Incorporating the “wow factor” in the great room, a 10-foot-high ceiling, linear electric fireplace, two custom entertainment units with cabinets and shelves and a trio of large, triple-pane windows contribute to a cohesive, visually stunning space.
Built to Impress
Custom built bungalow brings it home
By Leigh Patterson | Photography SZ MEDIA
It didn’t take long for this former display home in the River Springs Grove development of West St. Paul to sell. Built by Summerview Homes and featured as part of the 2025 Spring Parade of Homes lineup, the three-bedroom, 1,718-square-foot custom bungalow sold in the first weekend—and it’s easy to see why.
The home’s impressive curb appeal, for starters. A concrete driveway leads to a side entry 28’ x 22’ oversized double car garage with a 16’ x 8’ door. The garage windows facing the front and on the door feature frames and grilles in black to match the rest of the home, allowing natural light in from multiple sides.
On the home’s façade, acrylic stucco, standard on every Summerview Home, is paired with LP® SmartSide® Board and Batten—an engineered wood siding solution. This combination ensures a low-maintenance exterior equipped to endure Manitoba’s tough climate.
The covered porch design reflects an intentional contemporary farmhouse style. “We incorporated custom timber frames into the design as a nod to farmhouse aesthetic, but with black and wood details to make it feel modern,” notes Summerview Homes co-owner Danny Neta.
That balancing act translates beautifully to the home’s interior, where the focus is on neutral colours with wood accents throughout.
A large island with a waterfall quartz countertop from Take Us For Granite is a
multi-functional hub and seating area.
At the front entrance, one steps into a spacious foyer with large black ceramic tiles that make for a dramatic statement and distinguishes it from the rest of the home.
The black spindles on the stairwell leading to the lower level tie into the black accents throughout. Water-resistant luxury laminate flooring from Ultimate Flooring was used on the balance of the main floor.
Chosen to mimic the look of wood, the flooring is also durable enough to withstand daily human and pet traffic with ease.
“We always like to incorporate a bit of a ‘wow factor’ in our bungalow designs,” says Neta, who points to the 10’ ceiling of the great room as one example. Also notable is the linear 60” wide electric fireplace, which also comes standard to Summerview Homes’ building specs. The fireplace wall is flanked by two custom entertainment units with cabinets and shelves. Lighting is incorporated under the arched headers, which were framed by Danny himself.
“We enjoy doing entertainment units, and in this case, it gave me a chance to play with my interior framing skills to add the right architectural touch and make a subtle statement,” says Neta.
The home’s impressive curb appeal includes a low-maintenance stucco and siding façade, side entry oversized double car garage and a covered porch with custom timber frames. Realtor Sandy Dhillon helped stage, market and then sold the home to a lucky family on behalf of the builder.
Painted soft-close cabinetry and drawers from AyA Kitchens blend beautifully with gold hardware and the kitchen’s wood accents to create a timeless, inviting spot for family and friends to gather. Textured vertical tiles installed by JMZ Renovations & Flooring add function and style.
A trio of large, triple-pane windows along one wall of the great room allow sunlight in during the day, while ample pot lights add glimmer and ambiance at night.
Adjacent to the great room is the gorgeous kitchen, outfitted with stainless-steel integrated appliances and a large island with waterfall quartz countertops by Take Us For Granite. The island is a multi-functional hub, housing prep space, sink, a dishwasher and hidden storage along the seating area. A set of black and gold light fixtures suspended above the island create an elegant visual divide between kitchen and great room spaces.
Indeed, no detail is overlooked. A pot filler above the induction cooktop, and textured vertical tiles in shades of cream and white installed by JMZ Renovations & Flooring, are among the stylish and functional elements the Summerview Homes team incorporated into this build.
Painted soft-close cabinetry and drawers from AyA Kitchens blend beautifully with gold hardware and the kitchen’s wood accents to create a timeless, inviting spot for family and friends to gather.
The dining room is located nicely convenient to the kitchen, denoted by a modern take on a candelabra. Renowned Winnipeg-based Windeck supplied the PVC decking material incorporated into the outdoor deck. The deck can be accessed via patio doors from the dining room.
Among the home’s three spacious bedrooms is the carpeted primary bedroom that features a huge walk-in closet with custom cabinets from AyA Kitchens, which also supplied cabinetry in the mudroom, kitchen and laundry areas. The closet is hidden behind the 8’ interior door from Springhill Lumber, which supplied all of the interior doors for this project, along with windows and other building materials.
The dining room is located nicely convenient to the kitchen, denoted by a modern take on a candelabra. Note the durable, water-resistant luxury laminate flooring from Ultimate Flooring used throughout the main floor living area.
If the kitchen is considered the heart of the home, then this ensuite is its soul. “We always make a statement in our homes and the ensuite is no exception,” says Neta. “It has a luxurious, hotel-like atmosphere.”
Replete with a soaker tub, double vanity, oversized walk-in shower with glass surround, heated porcelain 24”x 24” square porcelain tile flooring and black matte fixtures, the ensuite represents the ultimate in relaxation. The floor tile pattern extends up onto the shower wall for a seamless, high-end look.
The main bathroom is also well appointed, with large dark ceramic tiles that bring out the warm wood tones of the cabinetry.
Rounding out this impressive residence is the aforementioned mudroom/laundry room combination that is accessed from the garage. This space provides separation from the rest of the home, but that’s not what sets it apart.
“It’s grander than a standard mudroom, and it has a custom closet and integrated bench to make it a convenient spot to put things away and get ready to come and go,” notes Neta.
To see this home is to truly appreciate the craftsmanship of the team at Summerview Homes.
As an integral part of the team, realtor Sandy Dhillon successfully helped stage the home, marketed and then sold it on behalf of the builder.
The lucky family that made the purchase have since asked Summerview Homes to finish the lower level and add another bedroom to complete their dream home.
Among the home’s three spacious bedrooms is this carpeted primary bedroom that offers lots of windows, a huge walk-in closet and spa-like ensuite.
AyA Kitchens created this custom closet system as part of the primary bedroom. It is accessed via an eight-foot-tall interior door from Springhill Lumber, which also supplied much of the building materials for this home.
Replete with a soaker tub, double vanity, oversized walk-in shower with glass surround, heated porcelain 24”x 24” square porcelain tile flooring and black matte fixtures, the ensuite represents the ultimate in relaxation.
The floor tile pattern extends up onto the shower wall for a seamless, high-end look in the ensuite.
A mudroom/laundry room combination accessed from the garage features a custom closet system by AyA Kitchens and an integrated bench to make it a convenient staging and storage area on entering and leaving the home.
At the front entrance is a spacious foyer with large black ceramic tiles and striking light fixture that make for a dramatic statement. The black spindles on the stairwell leading to the lower level tie into the black accents throughout.
About the Builder
Like father, like son. In the case of Summerview Homes, the dynamic father-son duo of Carlos and Danny Neta dedicate their combined 60 years of experience to every custom home they build.
Because they both began their homebuilding careers as professional framers, the two have an intimate knowledge of how homes are constructed, from the foundation on up to the roof shingles. Understanding the process helps them assist their clients in making the best decisions to suit their lifestyles, design preferences and budgets. Because Summerview Homes builds only a select number of homes each year, their team can provide a truly hands-on experience from start to finish.
Quality over quantity is the reason why Summerview Homes has grown by word-of-mouth reputation since the Netas started the company in 2007. Clients work directly with the Danny and Carlos, who act as site foremen and project managers. Building these personal relationships gives clients peace of mind throughout the homebuilding process.
By blending expert project management with trusted trade partners and suppliers, Summerview Homes can deliver a seamless experience from start to finish. This results in homes like the one featured on these pages, which garnered a Manitoba Parade of Homes Gold award for design in 2021.
A small builder with a big reputation, Summerview Homes builds houses with the special care you would expect of life’s greatest investment. With Summerview Homes, a truly custom home build experience awaits.
PROUD SUPPLIERS
Builder – Summerview Homes Ltd.
Realtor & Staging – Sandy Dhillon
Cabinetry & Closet Systems – AyA Kitchens
Countertops – Take Us For Granite
Flooring – Ultimate Flooring Solutions
Tile Work – JMZ Renovations & Flooring
Windows, Doors & Building Materials – Springhill Lumber
Deck Materials – Windeck Ltd.
Lighting Products – Total Lighting Sales
Plumbing Fixtures – The Ensuite
Glass Shower Doors – The Shower Door Guy
Home Automation – K&S Electronics & Security
Appliances – Ashley Furniture
Staircases & Railings – Treads by Design
Fireplaces – Heat Savers Distributors
Finishing carpentry – TAB Installations
Interior & Exterior Stone – Timberstone
Siding, Soffit, Fascia – KLZ Roofing
Garage Doors – ALLMAR Inc.
Exterior Façade – Silkap Construction
Drywall – SSF Interiors
Electrical – Alpine Construction
Plumbing & HVAC – Plumb-X Plumbing
Painting – RBC Painting
Concrete Work – Concrete Concepts & Stone
Concrete Supplier – Amrize
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