Whether it’s small-town charm a stone’s throw from big-city amenities or the lure of lakeside living – those seeking to fulfill their home-finding fantasies may discover what they seek in London’s spring Dream Lottery.

Its modern Tudor-style exterior features a steeply pitched roofline and unique cantilevered brickwork.

Launched in 1996, the lottery has raised more than $55 million to support patient care, equipment, research and education for St. Joseph’s Health Care London, London Health Sciences Centre and Children’s Hospital at LHSC.

A stately family home in the rural community of Thorndale, just minutes from London’s northeast border, and a cottage- style condominium in the Lake Erie village of Port Stanley each offer unique attractions as the lottery’s grand prizes.

The Port Stanley one-storey, two-bedroom condo, by Domus Developments, is designed to project a “sophisticated cottage vibe,” says interior designer Pat Kadlecik. Its warm ambiance is created with the extensive use of natural wood in the cabinets and flooring, as well as in accent beams highlighting the great room’s vaulted ceiling.

A distinctive great room feature, that Kadlecik describes as “contemporary beachy,” is a floor-to-ceiling fireplace with a unique ceramic tile surround. The rough textured surface of the sandcoloured tile replicates the look of weathered concrete, with characteristic cracks and imperfections.

The primary bedroom showcases a decorative accent wall with a threedimensional design in a soft deep grey. It includes an ensuite with a large tiled shower and a generous walk-in closet, with custom shelving.

The condo features a finished basement, which allowed Domus to tweak the floor plan, moving the second bedroom to the lower level. This creates a separate main floor dining room, featuring a builtin servery. Additional space was opened up in the kitchen for abundant cabinetry and an oversized island.

The lower level includes a full bathroom and large recreation room, with a wet bar and a gas fireplace bracketed by built-in shelving. “It’s a comfortable living space, with a bar and cozy fireplace. It’s ideal for entertaining, a great spot for watching sports or movies,” Kadlecik says.

A classic interior is created with the use of warm colours throughout.

A central feature in the primary ensuite bathroom is a stand-alone soaker tub set against floor-to-ceiling windows.

Soft lighting, natural wood floors and shelving add to an ambiance of warmth.

A prominent staircase, with natural oak rails and treads, extends from the upper bedroom level to the basement.

The great room’s focal point gas fireplace is bracketed by built-in benches.

A main-floor office off the foyer is set behind floor-to-ceiling glass doors and side panels.

A large walk-in pantry offers ample work and storage space.

The two-storey, four-bedroom home in Thorndale is modern Tudor style, says Lukasz Drygas, president at Royal Oak Homes of London. The exterior, with grey brick and black Hardie Board siding, features a steeply pitched roof and showcases a cantilevered brick section above the front windows.

The interior – by Jullian Summers of Upstaging – is classic, with warm colours, traditional arches in the hallways and hardwood flooring throughout the main level, Drygas says. Ten-foot ceilings on this level, with a vaulted kitchen stretching to 14 feet, create a feeling of spaciousness.

The kitchen showcases warm white cabinetry and an oversized island that has a dark wood base. A unique element is the self-venting stove set against a 12-foot window. A large walk-in pantry with black walls and shelving, fronted by an eight-byeight- foot glass door, is a “very dramatic” feature, he says.

Adjacent to the kitchen, the rear covered porch has a swing seat suspended by ropes from the pine ceiling; it offers a relaxing spot to enjoy warm evenings.

The home’s upper level is comprised of four bedrooms, two with ensuites and the others sharing an adjoining bathroom. The focal point in the primary ensuite is a free-standing soaker tub centred among floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the front of the house.

Both homes are open for viewing.

A distinctive beachy feature is the great room fireplace in a rough-textured ceramic tile surround that replicates the look of weathered concrete.

The finished basement is an ideal entertainment space with a cozy fireplace, games area and wet bar.

A front dining room features a built-in servery along one wall.

The condominium home is an end unit, steps from the community’s outdoor pool.

The primary bedroom features an accent headboard wall with a three-dimensional pattern in a relaxing soft grey.