Housing Options Abound in Winnipeg’s South

Prairie Pointe is one of Winnipeg's most popular new home communities. Located in Winnipeg's fast-growing southern region between Kenaston Blvd. and Brady Road, Prairie Pointe is a multi-stage development with a maturing plan, great location and innovative home designs.

The neighbourhood rolled out in 2015 when developer Ladco launched Stage 1 of the 2,200-lot development. "Currently, we are selling lots in Stage 6 and Stage 7, with Stage 6 servicing just being completed now," says David Borger, Ladco's Vice-president of Development.

He reports that demand is strong for properties in Prairie Pointe. "We sold over 220 lots in 2022 and will service 237 lots this year in the next stage of development. Prairie Pointe is maturing nicely with great residential architecture and amenities such as over a kilometre of walking paths," he says.

Here, Ladco's Manager of Land Development, Michael Carruthers, notes that amenities include green spaces such as parks and linear pathways along the naturalized lakes. There is also a five-acre park off Eaglewood Drive that sports a green space with a play structure, a picnic shelter and a fire pit, complete with seating.

"Complementing these attributes are some of the province's largest sports and recreational facilities within convenient bicycling distance," he says, pointing to the near-at-hand commercial facilities such as retail, sports and entertainment in the area.

Borger remarks that part of the success of Prairie Pointe is its inclusivity. "There is a product and price point for everyone in this community. New home buyers can pick from single-family residences to townhomes and multifamily properties. This inclusivity is in keeping with Ladco's overall objective to create inclusive communities."

Homebuilders add to the excitement

Buyers can expect to find the province's top homebuilders working in Prairie Pointe. These builders include A&S Homes, Ventura Custom Homes, Hilton Homes, Discovery Homes, and KDR Homes, along with Randall Homes and Signature Homes.

According to Arin Comack, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Ventura Custom Homes, Prairie Pointe is the most popular new home destination in Winnipeg. "The proximity to amenities such as Altea Active and the shopping along Kenaston make Prairie Pointe convenient and attractive. The area also offers tremendous flexibility in terms of building design with fewer architectural guidelines, allowing clients to build their dream homes to meet their needs, wants, and budgets," he says, mentioning their showhome at 333 Ken Oblik Drive in Prairie Pointe as

BY KELLY GRAY

an example of a new home design that teams well with the community.

333 Ken Oblik Drive is a modern prairie-style 2,305 sq. ft. 2-storey home featuring sleek exterior styling, 9′ ceilings on the main and second floors, island kitchen / dining area / great room, and a main floor bedroom with a full bathroom and walk-in closet. The fivebedroom + home features a spacious loft, a large master bedroom with an ensuite and walk-in closet, and secondfloor laundry.

Prairie Pointe is conveniently close to major roadways such as Kenaston and the Perimeter Highway. This location means easy connectivity throughout Winnipeg and quick access to routes out to cottage country. Prairie Pointe is also close to the University of Manitoba, Victoria General Hospital and great shopping.

Visit: www.ladco.mb.ca for more information.

BY LEA CURRIE