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22 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, September 8,1993 Shopping Around for the Right Location This article is provided by local Realtors and the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) for the benefit of consumers in the real estate market. market. If you asked most people contemplating contemplating the purchase of their first home to prioritize their needs and wants, most would probably give you a fairly extensive description of the amenities they would ideally like their home to contain - such as an cat-in-kitchcn, two baths, family room and so on. But how many would actually put "location" at the very top of their list? Experienced homebuyers recognize recognize this as a number one priority. And any real estate professional will tell you that the three most important things to consider when purchasing a home are: "location, location, location!" location!" After all, you may fall in love with a house because of its charm and other attributes, but if the loca tion is all wrong, how much of a sacrifice sacrifice arc you and your family willing to make? What Type of Buyer Are You? Before you even begin to focus on a particular neighbourhood that interests interests you, it's important to decide what type of buyer you arc. If you're like a large majority of consumers, you're a family-oriented buyer and need to take the needs and FAMILY TRUST CORPORATION . REALTOR 1 KING ST. W., BOWMANVILLE 623-6622 2,500 SQ. FT., 5 ' " ; BEDROOMS PLUS DEN Olj JUST LISTED, WILMOT .85 ACRE LOT, CREEK ACROSS FROM NEWCASTLE-$159,900. THE LAKE-$59,900.! Country living on a quiet Sparkling clean upgraded street on the edge of town. "Norfolk" model, 2 spacious Perfect home for a large bedrooms, lovely Florida active family! room with walkout, low feesl Call Betty Smith* 623-6622 or 987-4661. Nick Zondervan* NEW PRICE $202,000. - COURTICE 3055 SQ. FT. EXECUTIVE HOME. 4 bedrooms, family room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen with center island, walkout to backyard, main floor laundry, 2 car garage. Call listing agent for private showing. Nick Zondervan*, 623-6622 or 987-5075. Barry James* JUST LISTED - ONLY $129,900. All brick 3 bedroom home in very desirable area of Newcastle. The lot is 60 x 177 feet with mature trees and fully fenced. Won't last. Barry James* 623-6622 or 983-9080 (Res.) Ann Simpson NORTH SHORE DRIVE, BAILIEBORO GARDENER'S and FISHERMAN'S DELIGHT Swimmer's dream. All in 1 lovely. 3 bedroom, on 75' waterfront. $144,500. Call Ann Simpson* 623-6622 or 786-2732. Bob Craig* COUNTRY LIVING IN TOWN 3 bedroom bungalow surrounded by country on north suburb of Bowmanville. 2 car garage would make ideal workshop, fireplace in living room. Call Bob Craig* 623-6622. wants of your entire family into consideration consideration when choosing a location. As a parent, you're undoubtedly willing to forfeit many of your own personal preferences in a home to make sure you end up in a safe neighbourhood, neighbourhood, close to schools and recreational recreational areas - and far enough away from any industrial or commercial areas areas where traffic and noise might pose a problem. You may also want to make sure there are other families in the area who have children so that your own youngsters will be able to make new friends and won't have to travel far to visit them. In addition, you may want to look for a neighbourhood that offers libraries, libraries, hospitals and other important services nearby. Other Priorities If you don't have family concerns, you may be interested in being located located close to amenities that blend in more with your particular lifestyle. For instance, you may prefer a ; certain type or period of architecture , and may only want to live in older sections of a particular city or town. ,' Ryan Realty Services Ltd. 434-5128 Neil Ryan, CRA Broker/Owner $119,900 New on the market. Two story semi-detached with main floor den/family room. Central air. Wood stove. Super rec. room. Carport. Storage shed. Great condition, Phone 434-5128 today INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Newer, 3 bedroom bungalow in central Bowmanville, The big plus is the 2- bedroom in-law suite on the lower level. level. Call now to view. $139,900. Brad Hoc kin. YOU'RE THE BOSS Property zoned Hamlet Residential for home occupation business. Ideal for antique lovers. Original wood trim, woodshop located in shed. All on one acre. Call me now. $141,900. Brad Hockln. SPECTACULAR CENTURY HOME Completely restored Victorian home in village atmosphere. Immaculate hardwood hardwood floors, country kitchen, manicured manicured lawn and the list goes on. $225,000. Brad Hockln & Bill Whyte. linn Tamm COUNTRY TOUCH Just seconds from Newcastle Village, this super clean custom-built, 3 bedroom, bedroom, 3-year old bungalow, oilers all the modern amenities in quiet, seclud- ' * II ed surroundings. Ca, $169,900. Brad Hockln. me now. Celebrating Our 20th Annh/irsaiy 123 KING STREET EAST BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO 416-623-4115 VACANT LAND- INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY 518 ft. x 66 ft. approximately. Part of planned future sub-division in Bowmanville. Asking $120,000. Mary Lou Mintz. CLOSE TO EVERYTHING Neat, well cared for 3 + 1 bedroom, brick bungalow with carport and pool. Window air conditioner, central vac and much more. Near shopping, hospital hospital and schools. $149,500. Jack Ricard. CHANGING YOUR STYLE? If freedom is your choice, why not try this 2 bedroom bungalow in Wilmot Creek. Beautifully decorated and backing backing on a green belt area, even golfing comes with this package. $79,900. Marg Bain. THEVALUE IS HERE 3 bedroom with partial ensuite. Eat-in greenhouse kitchen with Hollywood ceiling, walkout and dishwasher. Fireplace. Close to schools and shopping. shopping. Move-in condition. $139,900. Al Beard. COMMERCIAL CORNER IN BOWMANVILLE 2 storey, brick building. Largo parking area. Excellent location. $224,900. Brad Hockln. r NATIONAL REAL ESTATE SERVICE® SN BOWMANVILLE 214 King Street E. 623-4445 686-0477 V NRS EDVAN REALTY LTD NEWCASTLE 85 King Street W. 987-4733 Dorothy Hartford* Broker/Owner Glenda Bedard* See us at our booth at the Orono Fair Thursday - Sunday September 9-12th for your official "WIN A HOME WIN HOME FMTRY FARM" DURHAM'S 141ST ANNUAL ENTRY FORM AGRICU lt UR A L FAIR , Donna Fletcher* Wilma Entwistle* Lucien Lambier* Come in and meet your Real Estate Professionals FREE MARKET EVALUATIONS FOR ALL TYPES OF PROPERTIES • HOMES • COTTAGES • FARMS - Lots and Acreage • INCOME and COMMERCIAL WIN ijjWBÜi Gillian (Jill) Hills* ENTER FREE ron $200,000 TOWARDS TOUR DREAM HOME CmMM Own MUwll, IKJ. NATIONAL Bette Morrison* Janice Parish* BIRDS OF A FEATHER The peaceful and secure retirement lifestyle ol Wilmot Creek offers this immaculate upgraded home with features galore. $85,500. Dirk Woudstra* 697-1232 ATTRACTIVE BUNGALOW Super clean, new windows, fireplace, backing onto Lovers Lane, central air, lot 49x112. Estate sale. $124,900. Jill Hills, Sales Rep. 623-4445 786-2393 Murray Paterson* Ed Vanhaverbeke* Dirk Woudstra* Rinske Wagenaar* OVERLOOKING VALLEY On 1.25 acres this 4 bedroom open concept home is unique in style. Close to k. Asking $152,500. Our Joor prize NATIONAL Real Estate Service Ii giving away 5200,000 to put towards the home of your dreams. All you have to do to enter this free WIN A HOME contest Is fill out an official entry fotm available at any WIN HOME OF DISTINCTION 2600 sq. It., 5 level sldesplit, 5 years old, 4 bedrooms, master with walk-ln closet and ensuite, fireplaces, high efficiency gas, c/a, cW, greenhouse kitchen with w/o upgrades! Super clean. 5184,900, Murrey or Glenda 987-4733 is the Whole House. participating open house or office In the NATIONAL family In North America. Drop your entry form In one of the marked boxes and wait for the winning name to be announced. Contest closes October 31,1993. Visit any participating office for complete contest details. ASSOCIATES ■-'(DURHAM) Inc. D3\ ONLY ONE *) "COMMISSION) TO PAY.V WORK ALL DONE Just llslod, Wnlkout miction to Inrgo dock. 51 It. lot. Finishod roc. room with wot bar, control nlr and control vac. Doubla gorogo. North Bowmoovillo $142,900. REALLY MUST GO! GO x 100' laodscopod, (rood lot, cov- orod patio, Inground pool, wnlkout to dock, 4 bedrooms, roc, room ■ MAKE AN OFFER-Asking $134,900. GET MOVIN' FASÎRWITH GORD NANCY BARNES BROKER/OWNER CALL DIRECT FAX: 623-9302 SALES REPRESENTATIVE : 623-6860,6234365 HEAD QUARTERS: 1050 Slmcoo Street Haiti), Suita 103, Ojhawa, Ontario Canada 110 4W5 OFFICE: (410 721-2112 "m sign t>t m Tim$\ "Over 30 Years Quality Real Estate Service" 234 King Street East, Bowmanville Telephone 623-3393 ÏT1 Toronto Line 686-1035 V.A&- 1 COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS FINEST Backing onto opon fiolds. 3 bod- room bungalow with linlshod roc room and lamily room, (iroplaco, contrai air, now patio, doublo pavod drivo. Immodiato possession. Nowcasllo. Chnrllo Fold*, 623-3393 or 903-5914. LOWEST PRICE IN SUBDIVISION Only $138,000. lor this 2 + 1 bod- room raised bungalow with 2 lull baths, walkout lo dock plus moro, Shows liko now, Soo II today! Joo Joronlmo*, 023-3303. CUSTOM HOME TYRONE This 3 bedroom home has spacious rooms. Features central vac and air, main floor laundiy and 2 baths. Large 2 bedroom in-law apartment has separate entrance, 4 pc. bath and roughed-in laundry.' On nearly an acre. $199,000. Irlq Fnwlur* 623-3393 or 705-932-2621. DYNAMIC RANCHER ON 1.3 ACRES Portly woodod oslolo at Burkolon. Features: oak kitchen, main floor family room, main lloor laundry, control vac, walkout basomoni. $239,900. Chet Jackson*, 623-3393. ALL BRICK RAISED BUNGALOW 3 bedrooms, fully linlshod, family room with (iroplaco, largo ont-ln kitchen, sliding glass walkout to dock, loncod yard. 4 appliances included. $134,000. Dowmanvlllo. Terry Witherspoon*, G23-3303 or 083-8206. COUNTRY BACKSPLIT- ORONO Absolutely gorgeous 3 + 1 bedrooms. Beautiful family room with walkout. 2 baths, hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen, backing onto open fields. $169,900. Charlie Reid*, 623-3393 or 983-5914. COUNTRY SIDESPUTON 1.34 ACRES Ideal location botwoon Bowmanvillo and Oshawa at tho idoal prico ol only $129,900. Porfocl for In-law apartment. Call John Shewchuk*, 623-3393 or 623-5927. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 2:00-4:00 p.m. Immaculate 3 bodioom homo with main lloor Inntlly room oM groonlioueo kitchen, kitchen, dining room, wnlkout lo loncod yard, 3 bnths. Quiet north mid location. Juct llslod. $150,900, Elgin SI. N. to Second St, to High St, to GO Prout Dtlvo, Ann Van Dyk*, 623-3393 or 023-4030. 3,000 SQ.FT.-$141,750. 5 bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, hardwood hardwood floors, 10 rooms. Supor deal in Bowmanville. Just listed. Charlie Reid*, 623-3393 or 983-5914. SPACIOUS BACKSPLIT- $149,900. Largo yard, 4th bodroom or don. Flroplaco in lamily room, oat-in kitchen plus dining room. Nowcasllo. Arloen Handley*, 023-3393 or 797-2306. INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Busy main slroot building with 2 storo fronts + 3 aparlmonls, Potonllal Income of approximately $2,300. monthly. All but one sloro pay owa heat and hydro. Asking $129,900. Orono. Charlie Reid*. 023-3393 or 983-5914. NOW IS THE TIME TO MAKE YOUR MOVEIII Offlco apace - $240.00 per month Industrial -$468.oo per month Heinll apace-$50o.oo per month Bowmanvillo, Ask lor dolallo. John Shewchuk', 023-3393 or 623-5927.