Ed alma: A ----------------n------ TC BI sl a ae { { { ! ( } 28 - PORT PERRY STAR - Monday, December 30,1991 Er RE A LES. ITE. ie RT - Today's homeowners are spending more and more time at home. The current "cocooning" trend is prevalent as many people choose to make their homes a place of warmth, comfort, recrea- tion and peace - a sanctu- ary to escape from daily pressures and hectic rou- tines. As a result, home gyms, solariums, special recreation rooms and hot tubs are becoming stan- RoBET CAROLY 985-7718 985-7718 dard features of many . homes. To enhance your home and make it more of a sanctuary, there are many relatively simple things you can do -- such as altering or changing the lighting, choosing new decor, painting, wallpapering or adding new decorative touches. Or, if your budget is more extensive, you may wish to carry out more ROBIN TIMMINS * ADRIENNE KEN HANSEN* MIDDLETON® 985-0690 985-2829 985-7548 985-2676 elaborate plans in mak- ing your home more of the "perfect getaway." For instance, if you're a fitness enthusiast, but would prefer to skip the health club scene and work out at your leisure in the privacy of your own home, you may wish to convert an existing room of your home into an exercise area Or "home gym." Now that personal fit- ness equipment is more accessible and reason- ably priced, many fitness enthusiasts who used to seek recreation away from home are now in- stalling their own equip- ment. Many homeowners are also installing items like saunas or hot tubs to help them unwind after a workout or a hectic day at the office. Units are available in a variety of REMIX An international network of independent member brokers. ® CECILIA THAETER* TAMMY SILVERMAN* 985-0690 985-9046 LYNDA KENDRY* sizes, shapes and price ranges. If you lack space, but would like to enjoy the comforts of a home spa, you may wish to simply replace your bathtub with a new one, complete with built-in 'whirlpool jets. These dual-purpose units conserve space and provide a viable alterna- tive to conventional hot tubs. (You can also pur- chase light, portable tub - Making your home warm, comfortable jet units for your existing bathtub which you re- move after use}. Turn to Page 29 YEAR ROUND WATERFRONT Home, Scugog Point, unspoiled walkout basement. Cathedral ceil- ings. $130,000.00 1-416-686- 8650. RE/MAX scugog realty limited ~ 144 QUEEN STREET, PORT PERRY _ "independent member broker ol 985-4427 AJAX LINE 428-1332 184 Offices throughout Ontario BRENDA CASTEELS* MARK PUCKRIN* MORGAN" 985-9268 985-1712 708-357-3374 985-4073 985-2122 VALERIE EDEN** "BROKER, 'SALES REPRESENTATIVE NEW YEAR, NEW PRICE! NOW $120,900. 3 bedgaom brick bungalow on one acre treed fot, finished basement with w/o, bath, rec roe & second kitchen all completely remodesled in 1987. Have a look, great tential. and priced right. KEN MIDDLETON LOTS OF YESTERYEAR 4 spacious bedrooms, parlour, large livingroom and dining room, original trim, pine floors, 2 baths, west Port Perry. A must to view. Asking $399,900. Enlil aid a, KEN Lost PORT PERRY - VALUE - LOCATION Enjoy the New Year in this completely re- decorated 3 bdr. bungalow, large eat-in kitchen, gleaming hardwood floors, spacious basement on 66x145' lot, immediate possession. Call for GREENBANK - PORT PERRY NORTH 3 + 1 bdr. raised bungalow, separate dining, Ig. eat-in kitch., finish. basement incl. family room, workshop & 4th bdr. Lg. entrance foy- er, main floor laundry & dbl. attach. garage. Asking $187,900. KEN MIDDLETON "WEST PORT PERRY Approximately 2000 sq. ft., 3 plus bedrooms, family room, large sunroom, fireplace, 2 baths, 7/8 acre lot. Asking $194,900. GUY LATRIELLE SPACIOUS BACKSPLIT On approximately one acre country lot just minutes to Port Perry. 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 baths, large dining room, fire- place, woodstove in recreation room, view today. 28 ACRES South West Port Perry on quiet conc. road. 5 bedrooms, family room with fireplace, excellent land, barn, shed, asking $344,900. GUY LATRIELLE TRIPLEX IN DOWNTOWN PORT PERRY 3 apartments, tenants pay own heat and hydro. Reduced to $194,900. Call today. GUY LATRIELLE GUY LATRIELLE GUY LATRIELLE