Each door opens to exclusivity. Consider that the elevator takes you virtually to the front door of each suite. “Our experience is such that we have been able to truly reshape this building and make it into this exciting loft concept,” says Bryk. He remarks that from the outset he was surprised at the residential opportunity available on the south side of Portage Ave.
a finished unit available at $599,000 or a bare unit at $350,000 where creative designs are only a matter of creativity.” Inside, buyers will find each unit comes with separate HVAC, dedicated wiring for communications and a range of safety bells and whistles like temporized core doors and smoke egress vestibules. “The developers had a need to maintain the high-end appearance of the properties while
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offering the safety of fire doors. Often this is not a possibility with standard finishing,” says Justin Anderson, Project Manager with Penner Doors & Hardware, a company that takes pride in being the ‘go to’ guys for a great looking entrance. “The doors have to look good. It says so much about the residence or business. If your entrance door and hardware are low quality, what does this say about the rest of the condo? We took this need to heart on the project at 238 Portage,” he says.
“Our downtown is undergoing a rebirth with a lot of energy and excitement going on in every area. When we looked at the location and its close proximity to a wide range of amenities and so close to the key business and entertainment players, it was a project that just had to be done. I think 238 Portage Avenue represents the next step in Winnipeg’s downtown where there are more people living in the area, more people working in the area, and more people taking advantage of the ability to play so close to home.” Style File Developer – Sunrex Flooring – Curtis Carpets Glasswork – Fort Rouge Glass Cabinetry – Altima Cabinet Works Countertops – Creative Granite Works Appliances – Midland Appliance Plumbing – Parson’s Plumbing Realtor – Century 21 Bachman & Associates Doors - Penner Doors & Hardware