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Le Germain Condo CalgaryLe Germain Residences is arguably the most prestigious condominium complex in the city. This uppermost, luxurious Penthouse is one of the only four two-story units available of forty, and commands superb views to both the North & South of the Downtown City Core on some of the most prized & valuable real estate in the entire city.  It is now being offered for sale at the very reasonable price of $1,750,000.00. Immediate access to virtual tour on your smart phone using the QR Code on left.

Le Germain Hotel & Condo Calgary

Its yard sized roof-top patio will leave you breathless , and comes with non-standard $25,000 barbeque. Le Germain Residences is situated in the heart of Downtown Calgary almost directly across from the Calgary Tower.

Le Germain Hotel & Condo Calgary

A wide range of services await you including a comprehensive host of Premium Services offered by Le Germain Hotel including Premium Valet, Concierge & Maid Services.  Le Germain has implemented exceptional security procedures and is home to some of Calgary’s most accomplished and noteworthy personalities.

Le Germain Hotel & Condo Calgary

This Penthouse Condominium in Le Germain takes up a portion of the two upmost floors, and has incredible views; of Downtown Calgary in the North and the Rocky Mountains on the South.

Le Germain Hotel & Condo Calgary

There is a fabulous exercise room on SPA level II of the complex and a full service spa is scheduled for completion later this year in Le Germain Residences. In addition, Concierge Closets have been installed for your convenience and protection.

Le Germain Condo Calgary

The Le Germain 2-Story Penthouse Suite is equipped with a private valet closet, subtly integrated into the exterior hallway panelling for access by Le Germain Hotel personnel.  The suite is spacious and inspiring, with 9’ ceilings.   The entryway is graced with black, solid Caruba Wood doors, finished in brushed, stainless steel accoutrements and electronic access card.  The terrace sliding doors are Hajorn Fonster featherweight quality with seamless runner.   The floors are stone tile, with in-floor radiant heating by way of Geo Thermal conductivity.   This is installed in all the living, dining, kitchen and bathrooms. The bedrooms feature Karastan luxury wool carpeting.

Le Germain Condo Hotel Calgary

In the kitchen, the beautiful cabinetry is fabricated by renowned Canadian cabinetmaker André Julien. The walls are finished with translucent glass tiles, and accented in neutral wall colours.  Miele high performance stainless-steel appliances, quartz stone countertops, noiseless dishwasher, Wine Cooler,  Master Chef oven with speed oven, and warming drawer and even a Miele-Nespresso built-in coffee machine which I can attest makes delicious coffee!

Of course this is just the beginning of a very long list of high-end features that one might expect in a condo of this calibre.  Forgive me if I neglected to mention the many, many more unexpected and delightful features of this Luxury Condo in Le Germain.

Le Germain’s Spa scheduled for completion in late December. Two Parking Stalls (one is super-wide) & Storage locker is included. Ideal for those demanding only the best in highly secure accommodations, with an impressive array of services at your disposal.

Visit my Comprehensive video tour of this marvellous Condominium in Le Germain and imagine yourself in these luxurious surroundings.

For sustainable growth, Le Germain is designated Green, with energy efficient design utilizing Geothermal heat & cooling systems, Kawneer Triple-pane Low-E extreme-climate, noise-reducing windows and waste water recovery & reclamation system.   For a complete list of features, services and amenities at Le Germain, qualified  buyers who are currently looking for prestigious accommodation in an incredible location please call me for a personal introduction.

Mike Leibel - 403-204-1111

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The Rocky Mountain Court Condo in Calgary is located at 221 6th Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB. and is registered on Condominium Plan 9312374.  You are definitely buying the location here, which is incredible if you want to be in the heart of things.  The Rocky Mountain Court Condo is just a block away from Calgary City Hall, and the main branch of the Calgary Public Library and it backs onto the C-Train so you can get anywhere along the 7th Avenue corridor for free, in minutes.

The building, with its 29 floors and 300 or so living units, has not been well maintained.  Still, this is reflected in the prices which for the most part seem pretty good value for what you get elsewhere in the same price range, considering all the extras.  Rocky Mountain Court is managed by Maverick Management Inc..

Rocky Mountain Court Calgary

Rocky Mountain Court is pre-fabricated cement apartment conversions.  There are boiler-like laundry facilities on each floor which are uncomfortably hot.  This heat dissipates throughout the hallways.  On the date of my visit, the hallways were in dire need up sprucing up and were quite dingy looking.

Rocky Mountain Court has some a good selection of large & small condos, some have been  very nicely upgraded to the highest standards, while others remain in their original post-conversion state.  The well contained, large balconies unfortunately block off much of the view.

Rocky Mountain Court Calgary

On the street level of Rocky Mountain Court, you’ll find the Well Cafe & Restaurant, The Maharaja Restaurant, the Mezza Mediterranean Grill, Bow Valley Nails, Massage & Spa and a Barber Shop.  The sweet smell of Barbeque chicken from the Mediterranean Grill fills the air all around and I couldn’t resist to try one, which was delicious.  I hear the other restaurants are also very good.

Rocky Mountain Court Calgary

I was unable to see any of the amenities which are on the 5th floor, and apparently a separate key is required to access.  The amenities are on the east side.  You need to go through the stairwell to find them.  Should I ever chance to come back to Rocky Mountain Court, I’ll try again, or if anyone wants to send me their own photos with permission to use, I will gladly put them up.

Rocky Mountain Court Amenities

  • Balconies
  • Exercise Room
  • Garbage Chutes
  • Whirl Pool Tub
  • On Site Manager
  • Rooftop Patios
  • Sauna
  • Squash Court
  • Coin Operated Laundry Facilities on each floor
  • Three Dover Elevators

Rocky Mountain Court Parking

  • Assigned – 2 levels parkade style, above ground, and one level below
  • Visitor Parking – None

Rocky Mountain Court Restrictions

  • One Pet under 10 pounds allowed by board approval
  • No Washers/Dryers permitted in the units

Rocky Mountain Court Storage

No additional storage available on common property.

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The Five West High-rise Luxury Condominium towers were developed by La Caille, who are well known for their quality in workmanship and attention to detail.  They consist of two towers.  Tower One is located at 920 5th Avenue SW, Calgary and Tower Two is located next door on the East at 910 5th Avenue SW, Calgary.  They can be recognized by their distinctive pointed blue spires which can be seen for miles.

Five West Calgary

Five-West Condominium towers from the North Side

Five West Phase I was constructed in 2006.   Five West Phase I is on the West and is the shorter of the two towers, having 25 floors comprising of commercial space and 130 living units and 168 parking stalls on three levels.

Five West Phase II was constructed in 2007.  Five West Phase II is on the East and is the taller of the two towers, comprising 160 living units on 28 floors, along with accommodations for 169 parking stalls on three levels.

Five West Calgary

The Five West Towers are situated in Downtown Calgary within close proximity to the C-Train and public transportation.

Five West Amenities

  • Concierge Service in both towers – 8 AM to 8 PM on Weekdays and 8:30 to 4:30 on weekends.
  • Air Conditioning
  • Balconies with Gas Hook-up
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Assigned Storage Lockers
  • Car Wash Bay
  • Trash Chutes
  • In-suite Laundry
  • On-site Managers
  • Indoor Visitor Parking
  • Amenities Room with pool table and kitchen
  • River Views to the North
  • Recycling Room
  • ThyssenKrupp Elevators
  • UV Protected Windows

Five West Inclusions

Heat, Water & Sewer are included in the condo fees.

Five-West Parking

Parking in the Five West Phase I and Phase II Towers is titled, and separate for each building.   There is a generous amount of indoor parking in each tower.  I counted 16 in the West Tower, two of which were handicapped stalls.

The lower floors of each of the towers houses some commercial spaces, and on the ground floor there is some convenient retail shops.  At the time of this writing, many of the commercial spaces are still vacant, while the occupied commercial units currently house businesses such as the Lasani Restaurant and Catering company and the Pink Lime Styling Salon and Spa.

Five West Calgary

The Five West Hi-rise Condo on 5th Avenue is an impressive building with great ambiance.  It has some beautiful floor plans and incredible views with lots of windows in most of the living units.

Here is a complete listing of available units for sale in the Five West Condo Towers.

Mike Leibel - 403-204-1111

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