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LUXURIOUS EXPRESSIONS Morgan Creek lottery home offers a little more of everything

CO-PRODUCER & DIGITECH: ZENNA WONG

STYLIST: SARAH D’ARCEY

HAIR & MAKEUP: LEAH ROBERTS

WORDS DAWN SONDERGAARD

PHOTOS CHARLES ZUCKERMAN

What’s inside a $2.9-million BC Children’sHospital Choices Lottery home? According to Vic Sanghera of Red Tree Creative Homes, a whole lotta home! The Morgan CreekGrand Prize home is Red Tree Creative Homes’ thirdin support ofthe BC Children’sHospital lotteries, builtto generate funding for ground-breaking research into the prevention, treatment and cure of childhood illnesses. More than 93,000 kids count on the care of BC Children’s Hospital every year. Discoveries made here impact the lives of children in British Columbia and around the world. Working with residential designer Raymond Bonter and Alexandra Hristova of A2H Design Studio, Red Tree Creative Homestook onthe challenge of building the spectacular 6,225-square-foot, five-bedroom, nine-bathroom, three-level west-coast-style home in Morgan Creek, South Surrey for the 2020 lottery. Built with dreams in mind, everydetailis a level above what one would expect in a luxury home. Vic says that when suppliers discover this home will support the wellnessand healthof children, everyone on the team goes the extra mile to make something special. “So, although there wasa budget, what we were able to bring to the project became so much more. We pushed out every corner, whereverpossible.” The entire home has an elevated feeling of grandeur. The open-plan main floor featuresasweeping 10-foot ceiling with three-level recessed lighting, capable of emulating the mood of a luxurious hotel throughoutthe dayandintothe evening. Erin Cebula, who has been the BC Children’s Hospital Choices Lottery’sspokesperson for 10-plus years, says, “The Morgan Creek luxury home is packed with wow factors on every level. This home is more design-forward than in past years.”

She points to the masculine appeal with use of wood and natural stone. “It’s a home with an edge. There are statements throughout this home. It is really exciting.” The grand foyer’s floor-to-ceiling window extends outwards, drawing light into the great room that includes dining and living areas. High-end Wolf appliances and Riobel plumbing fixtures are featured in the kitchen along with striking built-in walnut cabinetry extending seamlessly throughout the living room’s concrete fireplace surrounds, and into the dining room’s flex-serving station/ bar.

The main floor’s living space naturally flows outdoors onto an expansive deck supported by the home’s extended foundation, complete with outdoor kitchen, sunken hot tub and live-flame twirling gas tiki torchesto keep the party going!

Interior designer Debbie Heal of Sunrae Design says the home’s décor leans towards the modern with a sophisticated edge, noting the walnut wood veneer gives warmth to the space. Debbie understands how to create a sense of luxury while keeping a family in mind. Hersignature style touches every room. Working on this dream project, everything from the plants to the pillows and the furniture in between was sourced from LaZ-Boy. One-stop shopping. (Now that’s a dreamcome true!)

Filled with passion for the BC Children’s Hospital cause, Debbie focused on accenting the architectural features of the home. Floor-to-ceiling drapes showcase the foyer’s window height. The oversized sofa and double chaise lounge in the family room complement the concrete fireplace and add to arelaxed atmosphere. A round marble table is selected to accentuate the dining room’s architecture.

Staging from the outside in, and noting the interior should reflect the exterior, Debbie nods to the home’s Mendocino Brick and London Fog Stone exterior being on trend, emulating a feeling of comfort with a presence. Accents in golden ochre and velvet fabrics are incorporated throughout the home, pairing beautifully with the interior’s walnut features. The theme continues into the basement with a sophisticated twist on a playful 1970s mood. Including a lounge area with two bars and a wellness area with home gym, sauna and yoga studio,

“The Morgan Creek luxury home is packed with wow factors on every level. This home is more design forward than in past years.”

the lower level is packed with entertainment opportunities for the whole family. Access to the back garden and natural light is gained through an over-extended lower patio area. Known for creating signature lofts, Red Tree Creative Homes designed and custom built a library, on its own mezzanine level. Tribeca-inspired, the library showcases built in bookcases, wall sconces, a black leather tufted couchanda rolling ladder, with a brick wall paying homage to the home’s exterior. “We added in a chest and glass table to showcase possibilities in the room’s function,” says Debbie, “noting design flexibility allows a home to adapt to a family’s changing dynamic.”

Following the stairs to the third-level bedrooms, the landing area is reminiscent of a boutique hotel, with an intimate seating area overlooking the entry foyer’s window views. A self-confessed design junkie, Erin is always excited for the opportunity to check out the lottery homes. Entering the master bedroom through double doors, she is swept away by the feature wall, the custom-built, walk-through wardrobe imported from Brazil and the private spa-like bathroom — a master suite to rival any home with celebrity status. A Canadian television personality and former reporter for Entertainment Tonight Canada, Erin is grateful for the opportunity to work with the BC Children’s Hospital lotteries.

“I am truly honoured,” she says. “For me it’s not a job, it’s personal. I get to use the skills I am trained in for philanthropic work. It brings balance to my life, and that is a gift. The team behind the lottery is a family. Everyone works hard andI respect them. They are apart of my family.” Erin also loves to connect with the families who have used the services of BC Children’s Hospital. Most recently, her nephew has regularly visited the hospital in the first two years of his life. Seeing first-hand the resources and people who work so hard every day to help the children brings sharing their good work closer to home for Erin. She is excited forthe lucky family who wins this luxurious dream home. Tickets are, of course, selling fast and as the Choices Lottery typically sells out early, don’t delay in making your purchase. Visit bcchildren.com for tickets and details about all eight Grand Prize choices, including one for $2.2 million cash.