‘WELCOME HOME’
Hospital lottery’s grand prize a winning combination with its ‘modern farmhouse’ design
“When we first saw this home and we walked in … it almost said, ‘Welcome home,’ ” said Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation CEO Steve Shannon at the launch of the 2019 Hospital Home Lottery last month.
The $1.7-million home is 4,400 square feet of thoughtful elegance in a family friendly design, built by Rocy Homes and brought to life by Atmosphere Design. There are four bedrooms and four bathrooms.
Curtis Elmy of Atmosphere Design said the goal was to create a space that was a combination of livability and modern design. He calls it “modern farmhouse.
“It has lots of character and we really focused on approachable elegance — so it’s a house that’s still very elegant, but you don’t have to fuss,” said Elmy. “We wanted it to be relaxed and comfortable.”
The great room will serve as a gathering point for families and friends. The shiplap ceiling, archways and gorgeous tile fireplace create a comfortable and stylish centrepiece to the modern design.
“We wanted to hit all of those things that everyone looks for in a house, but still have everything connected,” said Elmy.
In fact, Elmy hopes the home will become a treasure to the family that eventually lives there — so much so that they pass it on to the next generation. The versatile floor plan will make it easy to accommodate families in various stages of life.
The master bedroom looks like a luxury retreat plucked from a high-end hotel — dual sinks, designer tile floor, stand-alone tub and more.
The lower level features a walkout with an oversized recreation room, exercise room, extra bedroom and bathroom, plus a media room with a wet-bar area that will be the perfect place to host an Oscars-watching party or the next big game.
Dave Dyck, president of builder Rocy Homes, said it’s good to be back with the lottery after a break of several years.
“I think, first and foremost, the cause is obviously important. Hospitals affect all of us at one time or another in our lives,” said Dyck.
Proceeds from the lottery are shared with the three hospital foundations: Royal University Hospital Foundation, St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation and Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation.
This year’s funds will benefit ongoing projects at the three foundations. At RUH, it’s an upgraded lecture theatre. At St. Paul’s, it’s an expanded palliative-care unit. And at Saskatoon City Hospital, funds will go toward replacing the Breast Health Centre’s aging prone biopsy table, an upgraded fluoroscopy suite and a new pharmacy dispensing system.
This year, the lottery features a super prize pack — which is $500 and includes six show home tickets, the maximum 50/50 and the maximum with 100 days of winning.
Other ticket-purchasing options are also available.
Shannon expressed his gratitude to the ongoing dedication of those who purchase tickets year after year.
“They’re purchasing a ticket for a chance to win a $1.7-million home, plus $50,000 cash, but they’re also making it possible for all of us to improve health care that they will probably need some day.”
The Hospital Home Lottery often sells out quickly. The early bird deadline for the High Rollers bonus prize of a Las Vegas vacation is midnight on Feb. 15.
Tickets can be purchased online at hospitalhomelottery.org, or by calling 1-866-957-0777. They can also be purchased in person when you tour the beautiful grand-prize show home or at any of the foundation offices.
The show home is located at 140 Greenbryre St. in Greenbryre Estates. Follow the signs after you turn off Highway 16. Viewing hours are Monday to Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. and weekends and holidays from noon to 5 p.m.