After World War II, many medium-density housing buildings were built in Canada. Not long after, owners of detached homes demanded zoning restrictions to separate themselves from renters.

The restrictions created the missing middle housing problem in Canadian cities. Since then, most residential housing built in these cities, including Winnipeg have been single-family homes.

As one of Winnipeg’s leading infill developers, we help fill the missing middle gap by building medium-density housing. One of our newest infill projects, located at 813 St. Mary’s Road, is a testament to how the missing middle will help Winnipeg grow to one million in the next 20 years.

A Sophisticated St. Vital Apartment With Humble Beginnings

When you stand in front of 813 St. Mary’s Road now, it may be hard to believe what used to be standing there was a house full of challenges.

“When we purchased the house, it was in serious disrepair. The sewer line was cracked, and the young lady who lived there was unable to repair it. It would have cost her $30,000 - an amount she could not afford,” said Nigel Furgus, Paragon Design Build president and co-founder. “We replaced the sewer and water lines. We also improved the drainage by adding systems that can hold the equivalent of a one-in-25-year flood, which helps to protect this property and its neighbours. We invested $80,000 on these new infrastructure features that includes retaining walls and landscaping on top of what we spent to build the new structure.”

Paragon wanted to bring in an architecturally pleasing design to the neighbourhood.

“We invested a lot of money in the exterior finishing of the six-plex. We always bring high-end products to the city, and 813 St. Mary’s Road is just that - it’s an affordable luxury rental in St. Vital,” Nigel stated.

Nestled In A Walkable Neighbourhood

813 St. Mary’s Road is a beautiful six-plex located in St. George, a mature neighbourhood close to shopping, entertainment, schools, transit, parks and more. It is minutes away from St. Vital Centre and downtown Winnipeg.

The suites are over 1,000 square feet with two bedrooms. Unit amenities include in-suite laundry, private balconies, a bike lockup and walk-in closets. All suites are pet-friendly and have free high-speed internet.

By The Community, For The Community

Community consultation is an integral part of Paragon’s values.

“We consulted with the community and the city. Because we are very conscious of the environment as well, we used sustainable materials like aluminum which will last a lifetime. We went for a bright, open concept with high-end finishing. There is a demand for superior rentals like this one. We see the demand by how quickly we leased the units. To date, there is only one suite available to lease,” said Nigel.

813 St. Mary’s Road Fast Facts

Completion time: 10 months

Completion date: December 1, 2021

Designer: Studio 476

Structural Engineer: Wolfrom Engineering Ltd.

Mechanical and Electrical Engineer: CGM Engineering

Interior Designer: Zoe Henry Designs

Want to learn more about 813 St. Mary’s Road and check for suite availability? Head over to Rentals page.