PAGE 32, WH1TBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBEIC 18,1989 WHITBY FREE PRESS ]REAL ESTATE SECTION Victorian style homes A local builder works closely with homeowners to, produce authentic Victorian-style reproductions in Whitby and other parts of Durhanm Region. Claremont - based Victerian Homes (Ontario) Imc. presently recreating the century-old design style at area sites including Ashburn Estates, located just east of the four corners in the Hamiet of Ashburn off Durham Road #5. The Victorian Homes (Ontario) Inc. design service is available te ownerlbuilders a la carte, or the company will work with its customers right through to move in day. "Victoian Homes can buildjust the structure then hand it over to the owners if they want to become their own general contractors on the interi or."P "For those with a «'do-it-myseif' ambitioni mmdn, Victorian Homes can build just the structure then hand it over to the owners if they want to become their own general contractors in the interior," explains builder Karaten Smith. "They can save money that way." "We are trying as faithfully as possible te .imitate the old Victorian linos using modemn materials," Smith says. 'We adhere to the proven old- style construction methods which usually exceed building code requirements." Smith, a 20-year veteran ini the construction industry, began building Victerian replica homes i Orangeville about 10 years ago. He. says the strong demand for such models evolved from the fact that original Victerian dweflings to renovate have -decreased ini nuniber. Customers can choose their own building materials and can specify any features such as; higher R-value insulation as they may desire. The company works to ensure standards remain high and the customer receives a top-quality home. Financial Packages are offered to help owner/buikiers to realize their Victorian dreams. One unique feature of Victorian-style structures is the great flexibility of floor plan design. One could begin with an affordable sized home, then later add to the space as required and as cash flow becomes available. As in-house designer, Henry Schregardus is available to assist buyers ini tailoring their designs and Steve Mahoney 'is on-site te ensure quality and projects are completed on Urne. - The Victorian Homes (Ontario) Inc. staff enjoy working with homeowners, who are- encouraged te have as much input as possible i the design process. - The company has; several developed building sites available ini the (3/4 te 10 acre) $150e000 te $350P000 range, although many customers have already purchased their own property. - Financial packages are offered to help owner/builders, realize their Victorian Dreams by Re/Max Canaan Land Realty ic. with offices ini both Brooklin- and Claremont. Specialists in country propertyj we are here1 te complete the package and offer you one-step- shopping for either resale or new custem built. - If your desire is to live in the country cail the ones who already live; and work there, Bilan and Jackie Wright at 655-8444 or 655-8930. 55 Baldwin St Brooklin, Ont. Phone: 655-8444 Tor. 427-1263 _______________________Jack te W right Reproduction of traditional Ontario Owne r/Sales stone buit farm house,ranging from Rpeettv 2200sq. ft. UD.eenatv 5019 OId Brock Rd. Claremont, Brian Wright Victorian style reproduction home Broker/Owner ranging from l500sq. ft. Up. e Ph. 649-2670 Tor. 427»1339 1