LIVING IN A LANDMARK A Home Built for Saskatoon’s First Mayor Like so many people who pass by 307 Saskatchewan Crescent West, one of Saskatoon’s most grand and opulent homes, Jenny Underhill had always wondered what it must be like inside. Today, she has a very good idea. In 2004 she moved in and began a love affair with this 1910 landmark.
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Recently, she took on one of the most challenging renovations of its century-old history. Jenny has steered a number of renovations to what has long been known as the Hopkins House, built for Saskatoon’s first mayor in 1910. Since the early 1990s, there were plumbing and electrical
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upgrades, the master bedroom was opened up and 2006 saw a major kitchen overhaul. The roof was replaced. Walls have been removed to open interiors, and cosmetic touches have created a serene décor. Neutral walls showcase original woodwork and ornate plaster ceilings.
Last year when homeowners faced problems caused by ice damming, Jenny was no exception. Water damage has been fixed, and the spectacular ceilings preserved. With more improvements on the ‘to do’ list, the grand home is still “a work in progress,” Jenny says.