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The Clarington/Courtice Independent, Bowman ville, Saturday, September 7, 1996 19 Leave the City Behind This article is provided by local Realtors and the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) for the benefit of consumers consumers in the real estate market. market. Are you envious of your neighbours and friends who head to cottage country each summer while you stay behind roasting in the city heat? Maybe you're a ski buff who pays exorbitant rent for a chalet twice a year just to be able to enjoy your favourite pasttime without braving a day-long journey through snow-clogged highways. If you fall into either of these categories, or if you just need a place to get away, it might be time to start thinking seriously about cottage ownership. ownership. If you've made the decision decision to buy your private oasis in Ontario's vacation playground, playground, you can take steps to make sure you get the right property for a reasonable price. The first thing you'll have to decide is whether you need all-year access to a cottage or if your requirements are seasonal. seasonal. This will have the biggest impact on the type of property you should be considering. considering. While it's true that a cottage suitable for winter vacationing can also double as a summer retreat, things such as beach access, lot size and landscaping landscaping are lesser concerns in winter. winter. On the other hand, a prop- Sutim GROUP sutton group- dynamic realty inc. Sutim GROUP WOW!! $136,900. Superb brick and aluminum. 4 level backsplit, 4 bedrooms, kitchen with eat-in area and walkout. Separate dining room, skylight in bathroom, finished rec room with gas fireplace, fully fenced backyard. Close to 401 for commuters. For more info or to view, please call Aline Guyon 24 hrs. pager 905-983- 9102 or res. 905-983-9102. GLANVILLE CRES., BOWMANVILLE - WALKOUT BASEMENT-$138,900.! Truly a beautiful home! 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, spacious eat-in kitchen with walkout to deck, partially finished walkout basement. Shows 10+1! Call Nick Zondervan 697-1700. JUST LISTED, CEDAR CREST BEACH RD., BOWMANVILLE $124,900. Absolutely charming 3 bedroom cottage on 50' level waterfront lot with great beach area. Fully insulated insulated and updated. Shows extremely well! OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, SEPT. 8,2-4 p.m. 491 Regional Rd. 42, Newcastle -$197,500. Hwy. 2, one street west of Hwy. 115, turn north 1 km. NO neighbours at front or rear. Beautiful 100' x 150' well treed private lot, 16' x 32' heated inground pool! A very lovely custom home! Call Betty Smith 697-1700. 129 King Street East, Bowmanville (905) 697-1700 FRANK 1 REALTOR W FRANK REAL ESTATE LIMITED 234 King Street East, . Bowmanville Telephone 623-3393 Toronto Line 686-1035 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, SEPT. 8,1 - 3 p.m. 131 Elford Dr., Bowmanville Super clean and beautifully decorated, split entrance bungalow, north east Bowmanville. Rec room, 2 full baths, double drive, large deck and fenced yard. A must to see! $122,900. Call Jim Vinson* at 623-3393 or 432-2356. OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, SEPT. 7,1-4 p.m. 1213 Liberty St. North, Bowmanville I Immaculate and loaded with oohs land aahs! Spacious 4 bedroom, 1 3/4 I storey with dining room, main floor laundry, big kitchen, rec room, fire- | place, etc. Bowmanville. $165,500. Call Dirk Woudstra* at '623-3393 or 987-1350. HOW MUCH?? $84,900. Gives you ' a 3 bedroom bungalow on nearly an acre with pond. Quiet village of Millbrook. Call Val Aston** at 623-3393 or 623-4907. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, SEPT. 8,1 -4 p.m. 4050 Concession Rd. 6, Kendal 81 acre farm, east of Hwy. 115, with 3 bedroom bungalow, pond, outbuildings, outbuildings, fenced for cattle, view for miles! Asking $209,900. Call Val Aston** at 623-3393 or 623-4907. DOUBLE LOT ON TAPLEY 1/4 LINE About a km. north of Hwy. 115 on East Side. 491 x 229. Asking only $28,000. Call Val Aston** at 623-3393 or 623-4907. erty that only serves summer needs will not require a sophisticated sophisticated heating system and will have less insulation. If you only intend to use a cottage on a seasonal basis, either either summer or winter, you can save a lot of time and headaches headaches by determining this well in advance. Regardless, this is only one of the considerations that should be part of an overall analysis of your needs in a cottage. cottage. The best plan of attack is to develop a definitive list of what you desire, then talk to a Realtor who is familiar with cottage properties. If you're having trouble deciding what you want, consult a Realtor first and you'll gain a greater insight into the market. It is extremely important to set a limit on how far out of town you are willing to travel. For those in rural communities, this isn't much of a problem, but for city dwellers, it can make or break your ability to enjoy a cottage. In the summer, weekend "rush hours" can extend extend to 100 kilometers from major centres, so make sure you don't bite off more than you can chew. The activities you and your family plan to enjoy will play a significant role in your choice. If boating is your passion, then mooring facilities at a marina, or access to the water, will be necessary. For skiers, you will have to make sure local plowing plowing services are available or you'll face hours of digging out for each visit. If swimming will be your main activity, then obviously a beachfront property property will be desirable. Speaking of beachfronts and water, if your budget can bear it, a property which includes includes a shoreline is by far the first choice of most cottagers. If this isn't possible, then either either a common guaranteed access access or a community with safe public beaches is a must. Beachfront property is at a premium, and for the most part, is already developed in many popular vacation regions. Very few vacant lots are available available to build on, so prices of existing cottages reflect the high demand. The rule of thumb is that the larger the body of water, the greater the asking price. Therefore, you could acquire a place on the water with a limited limited budget if you shop wisely. Dr. Ross Tilley Public School Opens Dr. Ross Tilley Public School is named for the famous plastic surgeon from Bowmanville. Bowmanville. The new school, located on Westside Drive, Bowmanville, opened its doors Sept. 3. First Aid on the Farm First Aid On The Farm is a new and innovative first aid program designed to teach those in the farming community community basic first aid for life threatening threatening and common farm related related emergencies. Deaths on farms, especially those involving young children, children, have risen steadily since 1980. St. John Ambulance Instructors Instructors want to educate farm workers and their families about the specific hazards of working on a farm and how to prevent those life threatening injuries. The course will focus on farming hazards and will teach the individual how to deal with head, eye and spinal injuries, Orchard Fun Fair The Newcastle Family Connection Connection will host a fund-raiser on Saturday, September 7, at Archibald's Orchards. The Newcastle Family Connection's Connection's Fun Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be one of many special special events to mark the start of the harvest. These activities include include wagon rides, cider demonstrations, demonstrations, music, children's theatre and refreshments. Archibald's Orchards are located at 6275 Liberty St., north of Bowmanville. The Newcastle Family Connection Connection is a family resource centre based in Newcastle Village. Village. The charitable organization organization holds fund-raising events such as the fun fair at Archibald's Archibald's in order to offer its programs. programs. wounds, shock and bums as well as poisoning, choking, bleeding and unconsciousness in others. Emergency Scene Management will be taught. Like every other program St. John Ambulance intiates, Hockin 2145 Highway No. 2, Bowmanville 905-623-4115 this course is, Resigned to save lives and prevent injuries. St. John Ambulance has 64 branches throughout Ontario. For more information contact your local branch or Tina Murphy Murphy at 1-800-268-7581. Brad Hockin COUNTRY SIZE IN TOWN Beautiful older renovated home in south central Bowmanville. Huge dining room and living room. Bright sun room with southern exposure. Four bedrooms, new kitchen with walkout to deck and private lot. $154,900. SUPER FAMILY HOME Located in Newcastle Village, this 4 bedroom home features corner fireplace in family room. Eat-in kitchen and main floor laundry room. Large master bedroom has walk-in closet and ensuite. $159,750. 12 RHONDA BLVD. Completely redone top to bottom Bowmanville Home. Only the finest materials used. New kitchen, main floor laundry, new family room addition with walkout to custom deck. Professionally decorated and landscaped. $219,900. 58 DUKE STREET Beautifully decorated and well maintained 3 bedroom home. Kitchen and bath redone in 1995. Close to French Immersion school and downtown. $139,900. NEW HOME PREFERRED WATERFRONT AREA Beautiful custom built 1.5 storey home with pedestrian access to Lake Ontario. Open concept, walkout from family room and master bedroom. Take West Beach Rd. to Cove Rd. I follow the signs. $169,900. - Jflfcf corner stone realty ltd., realtor 104 king st. e., bowmanville Pauleen Goselin* Sales Rep. (905) 623-6000 24 hr. pager JUST LISTED, BOWMANVILLE Three bedroom, gas heated, heated, home bright and clean. Neutral decor. Walkout from kitchen to fully fenced yard. Four appliances. Asking $121,000. $139,000. 1500 sq. ft. approx. Open foyer. Access to garage from house. Central air. Numerous cupboards' in large kitchen. Master bedroom bedroom semi ensuite. Bowmanville location. Marg Bain* Sales Rep. Call Marg Bain* (905) 623-6000. 126 ACRES PLUS 2 HOUSES Excellent 2 + 2 bedroom stone and vinyl raised bungalow with eat-in kitchen, formal dining room and stone fireplace in living room. Older 3 bedroom 2 storey farm house rents for $735 per month to help with your financing. Stream, pond, barn and hardwood bush on property. Asking $329,000. Call and ask for Marg Bain* 905-623-6000. David Passant*£ ENn|RY BEAUTY INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY 2 commercial outlets with 2 or 3 bedroom apartment - great area'. Reduced to $134,900. Please ask for David Passant** for a current market evaluation of your property today! © J.P. Assoc. Broker Over 20 Years of Service 4 bedrooms, fenced yard. 2 large apart ments. $1000 per month ) pe income. $189,900.