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When a creative couple bought a 30-year-old split-level home in Transcona’s Lakeside Meadows 10 years ago, they knew they had taken on a project.
To put it mildly, the home was in dire need of updating.
Undeterred, they set about bringing the 1,776 sq. ft. residence up to contemporary standards.
The 1,776 sq. ft. split level has been tastefully remodelled and comes with an added bonus: an amazing backyard.
The decade-long reno journey was a labour of love, says Shona Scappaticci of Vivico Real Estate.
“They knew the home had a good design and layout, it just needed to be taken from the ’80s and brought up to modern standards,” she says. “It wasn’t just a partial renovation — they had to redo the home from top to bottom.”
She notes that their first product was the ceiling in the main living area.
“The whole area — kitchen, dining room and family room — sits under a gorgeous, vaulted ceiling. However, when they bought the home, it was finished with stucco, which didn’t look good, and dated the home. So, they took everything out, putting in a new ceiling. It’s now a contemporary painted ceiling and looks amazing.”
That was only the start of the renos in the main living area.
“When I say it and the rest of the home was totally redone, that’s what literally happened, especially in the main living area.”
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A gorgeous in-ground pool is the centrepiece of the resort-like backyard at 214 Lynn Lake Dr., Lakeside Meadows in Transcona.
As might be expected, the first project was the kitchen.
“It was totally redone with a quartz waterfall island that seats three, quartz countertops, espresso maple and Euro-style cabinets, a lovely tile backsplash and stainless vent over the range that matches the appliances,” Scappaticci says. “Gorgeous laminate flooring was installed, and there’s a pantry with tons of pull-outs and even a hidden spice rack and hidden dishwasher.”
Once the kitchen makeover was complete, the next project was the dining area.
“What can you say — it was totally transformed. A cultured stone feature wall was placed on the rear wall along with an electric fireplace — I love the light fixture they chose — and a sliding patio door was installed on the side wall to make way for a barbecuing deck in the lovely, fenced side yard.”
That left the family room to take care of, and take care of it they did.
The dining area, which is next to a sliding patio door that leads out to an elevated barbecuing deck in the side yard, is framed perfectly by an elegant cultured stone feature wall.
“So much thought went into the redesign of the home, and the family room speaks to that. It’s a very simple space with a newer bay window that lets in lots of natural light, and a simple area to hang a huge TV on the wall over an entertainment unit. There’s plenty of room for a sectional.”
The rest of the like-new home unfolds in logical, family-friendly fashion.
Ascend a brief set of stairs to the home’s upper level and you find two spaces: a masterfully remodelled main bath that offers a tile floor, tub with matching tile surround, contemporary grey vanity and a newer low-flush toilet.
That gives way to the primary bedroom.
“Parents will love that it’s in its own private area away from the other bedrooms,” says Scappaticci, noting that the home has five bedrooms in total. “It’s a very peaceful, private space that comes with an updated two-piece ensuite, large bay window and a double closet with mod sliding doors and loads of built-in storage.”
Meanwhile, the first of the home’s two lower levels offers all kinds of function.
Modern and functional, the island kitchen offers quartz countertops, espresso maple and stainless Euro cabinets, a tile backsplash, newer flooring and a pantry with pullouts.
Its centre portion houses an office area with a garden door to the resort-like backyard — more on that shortly — while a hallway to the right leads to two large bedrooms.
A three-piece bath and hidden laundry area complete the transformation, making for a fabulously functional, kid-friendly refuge.
Finally, there’s the home’s final (and lowest) level, which is dedicated to one thing: entertainment.
“It’s a media room that would probably be claimed by the kids,” she says. “It has a laminate plank floor with a dry core sub-floor underneath, a niche for your TV between two closets, and pot lights above. It’s just a wonderful space.”
Scappaticci adds that the home’s backyard is its ace-in-the-hole.
The remodelled main bath is as contemporary as they come.
“The only word to describe it is spectacular. It’s a private oasis with an in-ground pool, gazebo area, lounging areas and gorgeous landscaping. It’s great for family fun or for kids to have friends over for a swim,” she says. “It puts the finishing touch on an amazing home that lives like a new home. With all the updates inside and out, all you need to do is move in and enjoy.”