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"A Family Tradition for 125 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Real Estate Section - Tuesday, April 14,1992 - 3 LARRY Aside from checking pe- riodically for cracks and cobwebs, how often do you look at your ceilings? Usu- ally taken for granted, ceilings tend to be the least-noticed area of any room. However, they can provide a striking high- light, particularly when they are painted in an ac- cent color, or finished with wood. These effects draw the eye upwards, making the room seem taller and often larger. Depending on the effect you want to achieve, you can do marvelous things to the visual dimensions of'a room simply by chang- ing the color or texture of the ceiling. There are mahy other ways to en- hance ceilings as well, such as skylights, special lighting, ceiling fans or even ceiling murals. If you're thinking of dra- matically changing the ceiling in one of your rooms, it may also be a OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 1992 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. SEEING IS BELIEVING - 2 storey, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths plus main floor family room and laundry, just some of the features of this home. Asking $129,900. Call 985-7351. Directions: Go east from Port Perry on Hwy. 7A approximately 5 miles to Blackstock and follow signs. SY LY: <4 OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 1992 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. OPEN FOR CLOSE INSPECTION - 3 bedroom home features a large, open foyer leading to upper and lower levels - main floor family room with fireplace and walkout - eat-in size kitchen - finished recreation lounge and 4th bedroom down - Central air and central vac - Listed at $194,900. Call 985-7351. Directions: Port Perry - Simcoe St. North to Beech St. good time to consider in- stalling extra insulation -- particularly if you have an older home. And, if noise is a prob- lem in your home, you may want to think about installing acoustical tiles in rooms which tend to be noisy -- such as work- rooms or entertainment areas. Consider Options Before you embark on any particular plan, take a good look at the room you want to change and think carefully about the effect you want to create. Do you want to invoke a large, open and airy feel- ing, or do you want the room to be more of a cozy nook? . Texture and color all play an important part in creating your special ef- fect. Wood, for instance, works well on ceilings, but 1s not always considered as an option, perhaps be- cause 1t tends to be a little lo] Bo]ll[c EE BANKER OO Amemberolthe Sears neal Network lll ® RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE F.S.P. A] COUNTRY LANE REALTY LTD. Hwy. 7A & High Street - Port Perry, Ont. 985-7351 An independently owned and operated member broker of Coldwell Banker Affiliates of Canada Inc * more expensive. However, when in- stalled on a ceiling, wood- en planking can liven up a room immensely, giving it a cozier, more earthy ap- pearance -- particularly if you have simple, country decor. Another popular idea is to expose existihg ceiling beams -- a technique which works well in rooms which are accented with large amounts of wooden furniture and antiques. CASTLE HARBOUR DR., PORT PERRY - Quality Enhancing the ceilings in your home Victorian Te As more #:.u more con- sumers get caught up in Victoriana, pressed metal ceiling panels -- often re- ferred to as tin -- are be- coming a popular option. Lightweight and relative- ly easy to install, these panels are stamped with various patterns. This is also a perfect way to cover up a damaged ceiling. So, if you want to recapture the aura of bygone days, Turn to Page 4 SERENE Expect the best" 5 aA "~g od 1 SPACIOUS! BRIGHT! IMMACULATE! 4 bedroom, 2 built brick and vinyl sidesplit approximately 2378 sq. ft. - 3 + 1 bedrooms - country kitchen with oak cabinetry and built-in appliances - eating area overlooking family room with brick fireplace and walkout - 1 1/2 acre lot with pond. Just listed at $319,000. Call 985-7351. PLEX INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY - 5 APARTMENT - 2 storey brick building - good income - Just listed at $214,900. Call 985-7351. bY Gi gg ES ERS N GOOD PORT PERRY STARTER - 3 bedrooms - walk to downtown - fenced backyard - gas heat - Just listed with ensuites, large kitchen plus dining room - finished, bright recreation room with large windows - plus 6 pc. and 4 pc. bathrooms - Quality construction at $144,900. Call 985-7351. £8 ee - and follow signs. with view of lake. $229,900. Call 985-7351. Fo ide og yA PE #4 Bs WATERFRONT YEAR ROUND HOME - full basement - walkout to lake from lower level - large family room area with westerly exposure - LISTED at } $144,900. Call 985-7351. w * N. IT'S A BEAUTY! $159,900. - SPOTLESS 3 bedroom home with deluxe oak Hanover kitchen cabinetry - full finished basement with rec room, games room and roughed-in bar - 1 1/2 car attached garage with entrance to basement - nicely treed lot 73'x175' - 10 minutes east of Port Perry. Call 985-7351. be ast SENSATIONAL CENTURY! Walk back into history to pine floors, French doors and stained glass, living room, dining room and kitchen are perfect for entertaining - 3 bedrooms - 2 baths and main floor laundry room - Coachouse beside home just waiting for your personal finishing. Just listed at $249,900. Call 985-7351. PRIME 113 ACRE FARM - 6 bedroom brick house - gorgeous setting - butts up to Village of Cannington, - Exclusively listed at $395,000. Call 985-7351. * AFTER HOURS - ---- a a I Anita Whitworth ................cccooo Res.: 985-4193 | WATERFRONT - FRALICK'S BEACH - Just listed at Steven Brouwer ..................ccol Res.: 986-0687 $295,000. - 3+1 bedrooms - 3 baths - cedar lined spa Gail Scala ...........ccoooiiieii Res.: 985-9395 room with 5 seat hot tub - 3 walkouts - 2 fireplaces - Keith Puckrin ..............cccoocoiiviiii Res.: 985-2489 - heat pump and central vac. Call 985-7351. Ralph Fairman, F.R.l, CRA. .............. Res.: 985-2160 CLE Re Geoff Cantwright................................ Res.: 985-8163 szianhne. NEEGY WindaWalsh ................................... Res.: 986-4335 Boer _ Robin Parish .............................. Res.: 705-439-2173 iad ) Roy Corden .............ccoocoooiviiii Res.: 985-9412 FOR AS LITTLE AS $146,900. ....... Wonderful family Dianne Hooker ............................ Res.: 985-2276 home with fenced yard in quiet neighborhood - Port Jannette Peters .............................. Res.: 985-3927 edge of small hamlet east of Port Perry - large brick Century home with original woodwork - asking $349,000. Call 985-7351 for more information. 'Perry, close to schools, parks and shopping - immaculate and tastefully decorated - 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathrooms and bright, finished basement. Call 985-7351. Bruce Peters .......................... Denise Kingma ®................... OUTRO Res.: 985-3009 ete Res.: 986-0611 MEMBER OF THE OSHAWA & DISTRICT REAL ESTATE BOARD (MLS SERVICE)