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Immediate Possession Prairiehaven Former Show Home in Ridgewood West

Immediate Possession Prairiehaven Former Show Home in Ridgewood West

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If you’re searching for a new home in Winnipeg but don’t particularly feel like waiting months for one to be built, this former show home in Ridgewood West deserves a look. This Prairiehaven is available for IMMEDIATE POSSESSION, is loaded with upgrades and is priced at just $725,000.

Located in Ridgewood West in Winnipeg, this home combines the benefits of new construction with many of the finishing touches you would normally spend time, and quite a bit of money, adding after possession. As a former show home, it has already been finished with upgrades throughout, including an upgraded exterior, Gemstone lighting, a rear deck, window coverings, an appliance package, air conditioning and a 20' x 22' double attached garage.

A Main Floor Designed for Real Life

Step inside and you’re welcomed by a large foyer with plank flooring and an upgraded staircase featuring glass inserts and maple capping. The layout also includes something many Winnipeg home buyers are specifically looking for: a main-floor bedroom and full bathroom.

The bedroom is currently being used as an office, making it easy to picture the space working in several different ways. It could remain a home office, become a guest room or provide a main-floor bedroom for a family member who would rather skip the stairs. There is also plenty of hallway storage, which is one of those features that may not be terribly glamorous until you actually live in a house without enough of it.

The main living area is bright and open, with large windows bringing plenty of natural light into the space. The living room features a fireplace entertainment wall, while the adjoining dining area keeps the main floor open and connected.

An Upgraded Kitchen With the Details Already Done

The kitchen continues the upgraded finishes with quartz countertops, upgraded cabinetry, under-cabinet lighting and a large pantry. The appliance package is also included, which means another major item can be crossed off the post-possession shopping list.

Quartz countertops continue beyond the kitchen into the bathrooms, helping carry the finishes consistently throughout the home.

Four Bedrooms Upstairs, Plus Laundry

Head upstairs and you’ll find a large primary bedroom with a walk-in closet and a beautiful ensuite. Three additional bedrooms provide plenty of room for children, guests, hobbies or another office, depending on what your household actually needs.

There is also another full bathroom and upstairs laundry. Anyone who has spent years hauling laundry baskets between floors will understand why that particular feature tends to become non-negotiable once you’ve had it.

Altogether, the home offers five bedrooms, including the main-floor bedroom, along with a full bathroom on the main floor and two additional full bathrooms upstairs.

More Than Just the Pretty Upgrades

There is plenty here that you won’t necessarily notice during the first few seconds of a walkthrough. This Prairiehaven includes triple-pane and dual Low-E windows as specified by the plan, a piled foundation, a 200-amp electrical panel and an electric 65 U.S. gallon hot water tank.

The home also includes 4-inch MDF baseboards and 3-inch casings, along with a 1-2-5-10 National Home Warranty.

These are the kinds of specifications worth paying attention to when comparing new homes. Beautiful kitchens photograph well, but the construction details and included mechanical features are going to be part of your home long after you’ve decided to change a paint colour.

Immediate Possession in Ridgewood West

One of the biggest advantages of this home is simple: you don’t have to wait for it to be built. For buyers who need to coordinate the sale of an existing home, have a specific moving timeline, don’t want to go through the construction process or simply don’t want to deal with a bidding war for a resale home, an immediate-possession former show home can be an excellent option.

Instead of competing against other buyers and wondering where your offer will land, you know the price of the home, you can see exactly what you’re buying and, in this case, you can move in right away.

This Prairiehaven is currently priced at $725,000, and front landscaping is included until October 31, 2026.

If you’ve been searching for a new home in Winnipeg, particularly in Ridgewood West, and want something you can move into now without sacrificing the upgrades, contact me to arrange a private tour.

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Brand New Homes Under $500,000 in The Villas of Grande Pointe Meadows

If you’ve been looking for a brand new home near Winnipeg without crossing the $500,000 mark, there are six new opportunities coming to The Villas of Grande Pointe Meadows.

Kensington Homes currently has six homes available in The Villas, with foundations going in now and completion anticipated for this winter.

Six New Homes to Choose From

These homes range from 1,122 to approximately 1,400 square feet, offering several different options depending on the amount of space and layout you’re looking for.

Most importantly, all six are priced under $500,000.

Each home comes with a great selection of features already included, such as:

  • Quartz countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms

  • Plank flooring throughout the main living area

  • Air conditioning

  • Five-piece appliance package

Limited-Time Parade of Homes Bonus

For a limited time during Parade of Homes, additional promotional bonuses are available, adding even more value to these new homes.

With foundations going in now, this is an opportunity to secure a brand new home before completion, with the homes expected to be ready this winter.

Interested in The Villas of Grande Pointe Meadows?

I can provide you with the available floor plans, individual home pricing, specifications and current availability for all six Kensington Homes in The Villas of Grande Pointe Meadows.

You can also contact me for information about Kensington Homes in any community where we build.

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Tabitha Baete
Tabitha Lynne Baete Personal Real Estate Corporation
Real Broker
204-330-1103

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If I Can Afford the Mortgage, I Can Afford the House... Right?

"If I can afford the mortgage, I can afford the house."

That simple sentence has probably destroyed more household budgets than rising interest rates.

It's one of the biggest misconceptions I hear from buyers.

The mortgage is only one piece of the cost of homeownership. Before you buy, you also need to account for:

Property taxes

Home insurance

Utilities

Ongoing maintenance

That last one is the expense people forget most often.

Your house will eventually ask for more money. It just won't send you a calendar invitation first.

And here in Manitoba, maintenance always seems to have a favourite season: January.

The furnace decides it's had enough during a cold snap. The hot water tank springs a leak. The sump pump picks the worst possible time to stop working. The roof suddenly needs attention. Of course, it's minus 30 outside, and every contractor in town is already booked.

None of these repairs are unusual. They're simply part of owning a home.

So before you fall in love with a property, do one simple calculation.

Add together your:

Monthly mortgage payment

Property taxes

Home insurance

Utilities

A realistic monthly amount set aside for maintenance

Now ask yourself one question.

Does that total still feel comfortable?

If the answer is yes, you're in a much better position to enjoy your home without constantly worrying about the next bill.

If the answer is no, you've probably just saved yourself from becoming house poor.

Buying a home should improve your life, not stretch your finances to the breaking point.

If you're wondering what a realistic monthly budget looks like for your price range, send me a message. I'll help you work through the true cost of ownership before you fall in love with a house that ends up costing more than you expected. 204-330-1103

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