Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Homes by Ens delivers ‘wow’ factor

Bi-level spacious, elegant

- HILARY KLASSEN

For those seeking the quintessen­tial “wow” factor, a modified bi-level at 402 Pringle Links built by Homes by Ens delivers.

A custom home builder in Saskatoon since 1993, Homes by Ens focuses on quality.

“We have people come into this house and it just blows them away,” said Gary Mulligan, home sales consultant for the property. “We build more off of this house, than we do spec.” Seventy-five per cent of their builds are custom.

A big part of the “wow” is the open concept main living area. Nine-foot ceilings heighten the main floor, but the great room opens up to 12-foot ceilings, where large dramatic windows bathe the area in natural light.

Maple hardwood floors throughout the main living area in a warm grey are the perfect foil to the rich dark hue of the custom kitchen cabinets, and the light grey wall colours.

The beautiful kitchen is ideal for entertaini­ng and comes with stainless steel appliances including a builtin convection oven and microwave.

One end of the large island holds a built-in wine rack.

The cabinets have softclose drawers and doors and quartz countertop­s, which are found in the bathrooms as well. All bathrooms have upgraded fixtures, which is standard for Homes by Ens.

The master suite is located behind a set of double doors in its own private zone, so there’s no worries about advertisin­g that unmade bed. Up half a flight of stairs, the spacious feel of the bedroom is amplified by the vaulted ceiling and esthetical­ly enhanced by an electric fireplace that provides some heat.

“The bi-level itself has become very popular,” said Mulligan. “The modified bilevel, which locates the master bedroom and ensuite on its own level, is attractive because if you have children, or if you don’t have children and you have company, when you close those double doors nobody has to go into that world up there. You’re separate from what happens on the main level.”

The luxury ensuite boasts a sizable bay window that ushers in lots of natural light. A jetted tub, makeup vanity, double under-mount Kohler sinks, a walk-in shower and heated tile flooring should address all the “wants” on your list. The large walk-in closet has a window and sensor lighting activated when you walk in.

From the grand entryway, a wide staircase with a wood banister and metal spindles, leads to the main level. A flex room at the front of the house, two additional goodsized bedrooms, a full bath and main floor laundry complete the main level.

The 1,673- square- foot home at 402 Pringle Links in Stonebridg­e has a double-attached garage, basement to be developed and is offered at $534,900. This home is open for viewing Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. Call Mulligan with inquiries or for private viewing at 306.260.2353.

 ?? JEFF LYONS/The StarPhoeni­x ?? This custom built modified bi-level at 402 Pringle Links in Stonebridg­e offers a dramatic open concept, 12-foot ceilings in the great room, a private master suite with luxury ensuite,
custom cabinets and a flex room.
JEFF LYONS/The StarPhoeni­x This custom built modified bi-level at 402 Pringle Links in Stonebridg­e offers a dramatic open concept, 12-foot ceilings in the great room, a private master suite with luxury ensuite, custom cabinets and a flex room.
 ?? JEFF LYONS/The StarPhoeni­x photos ?? The beautiful kitchen in this open concept home makes entertaini­ng a breeze. The custom cabinets feature quartz countertop­s, a built-in oven
and a wine rack at one end of the large island.
JEFF LYONS/The StarPhoeni­x photos The beautiful kitchen in this open concept home makes entertaini­ng a breeze. The custom cabinets feature quartz countertop­s, a built-in oven and a wine rack at one end of the large island.
 ??  ?? Twelve-foot ceilings in the great room are part of the “wow” factor in this modified bi-level, as well as the master bedroom located on the uppermost level, in its own private zone,
with luxury ensuite and a large walk-in closet.
Twelve-foot ceilings in the great room are part of the “wow” factor in this modified bi-level, as well as the master bedroom located on the uppermost level, in its own private zone, with luxury ensuite and a large walk-in closet.
 ??  ?? A sizable master bedroom features a vaulted ceiling, electric fireplace and a large walk-in
closet with window and sensor lighting activated when you walk in.
A sizable master bedroom features a vaulted ceiling, electric fireplace and a large walk-in closet with window and sensor lighting activated when you walk in.

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