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The Park Estates Condominium was built in 1980 and registered as a condominium in April of 1982.   It accommodates 61 living units and one commercial unit in it’s Plan which is numbered 8210593. Park Estates is located directly across from Haltain Park & Union Square in Victoria Park. The address for Park Estates is 220 13th Ave SW, Calgary, T2R 1L6.

Park Estates Condo

Park Estates has 9 floors accessible by 2 elevators which is more than adequate.  all of the apartment style units are around the same same size ranging from 75 to 83 square metres.  All have units in Park Estates have generous balconies but no gas connections. Construction is cement with brick exterior. Some of the units have in-suite laundry, while others are able to use the coin operated laundry room on the 2nd Floor.

Park Estates Condo

Park Estates is reminiscent of similar buildings constructed in that period.  Good solid construction. Parking is assigned, with 32 outdoor stalls, 26 of which are covered and the balance not.  The rest are on the 2nd parkade level, underground, and heated.

Park Estates Condo

Park Estates offers a combination Exercise Room & Games Room which does not offer much privacy if you are working out, but does contribute to a good sense of community.  There are also adjacent his-and-hers saunas.

Park Estates Condo

The Games Room in Park Estates incorporates a pool table and air hock table, and can be utilized for private functions.

Park Estates Condo

There is a large North-Facing terrace off the social rooms which would be great for getting some air.  There is a real inner-city ambience from this Park Estates location.

Park Estates Amenities

  • Exercise Room – 2nd Floor
  • Social Room with pool table & air hockey – 2nd Floor
  • Laundry Room – 2nd Floor
  • Outdoor Patio – 2nd Floor
  • Men’s & Ladies Saunas
  • Bicycle Storage

Park Estates Parking

Secure Assigned Parking  on two levels – some outdoor covered, some indoor heated and two handicapped stalls.  Visitors must use the street parking.

Park Estates Inclusions

  • Heat
  • Water

Park Estates Restrictions

  • None

If you are looking for condominiums or homes in Calgary and in particular the Downtown and Inner City Core, please give me a call.  I can help. Active listings if any in Park Estates shown below.

Mike Leibel - 403-204-1111

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Chocolate – Downtown Condominium Tower – Victoria Park – 188 15th Ave SW, Calgary

Combining innovative architecture and dramatic interior spaces with stylish industrial style interior finishing, Battistella Developments has created another landmark in Calgary. Located on 1st Street and 15th Ave Southwest, Chocolate boasts breathtaking views of urban Calgary and the surrounding area. Chocolate is 20 stories tall.   The entrance to Chocolate is on 15th Avenue, as is the parkade entrance.  There is no access off of 1st Street.  There are 327 condominium units including titled parking stalls. O’Connor’s Clothing Men’s wear is the anchor tenant on the first floor retail unit.

Chocolate Highrise Condominium in Downtown Calgary Victoria Park

Chocolate was registered on condominium Plan 0611858 on June 5, 2006 and construction was completed in 2006. Chocolate appeals to a young demographic.

Chocolate Entrance

CHOCOLATE RESTRICTIONS

None

Chocolate Lobby

CHOCOLATE AMMENITIES

None

Chocolate Polished Cement Floor

CHOCOLATE FEATURES

  • Units were originally sold with polished cement, or cork floors
  • Balconies
  • In-suite Laundry
  • Nearby Saddledome, C-Train, Talisman Centre, Saint Mary’s Cathedral and the ever popular 1st Street restaurants
  • Central Air
  • Two Elevators

Chocolate Kitchen

PARKING

Access to the titled, heated underground parking is off 15th Avenue SW.  There are three levels of parking for unit holders, and on-street parking for visitors.  There are 44 stalls on Level One, 48 stalls on Level Two of which three are tandem stalls, and 50 stalls on Level Three of which three of these are also tandem stalls for a total of 142 stalls. (148 including tandem)

Chocolate Master Bedroom

If you are a buyer, looking to purchase a condominium or a seller wishing to sell their condominium in the Chocolate, call someone with experience and knowledge.  I’m also skilled in single family homes, and acreages.

Mike Leibel - 403-204-1111

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Union Square – Phase I -  High-rise Condominiums in Calgary – 215 13th Avenue SW

The Union Square is a well constructed condominium Tower is located on 1st Street and 13th Avenue SW in downtown Calgary and backs onto Haultain Park.  The tower is comprised of 399 condominium units on 27 floors, plus 3 levels of titled parking stalls. The condominium high-rise is 87 Metres high.  The architect is BKDI Architects and the developer is Apex Lifestyle Communities.  There are outdoor balconies on the 2nd floor of Union Square.

Union Square High-rise Condominium Tower in Victoria Park, SE Calgary

Union Square condominium in Calgary 215 13th Avenue SW

UNION SQUARE FLOOR PLANS

  • Plan A – 633 Sq. Ft. 1 bedroom inside north-facing units available on Floors 4 to 17
  • Plan B – 943 Sq. Ft. 2 bedroom corner-units Northwest and Northeast facing units on floors 4 to 17, and Northeast facing corner units on floors 18 – 25
  • Plan C – 733 Sq. Ft. One-bedroom East-facing inside units on floors 4 to 25
  • Plan D – 967 Sq. Ft. Two-bedroom Southeast and Southwest-facing units on floors 4 to 25.  Door 1405 is a modified Plan D with unusual utility.
  • Plan E – 1263 Sq. Ft. Two-bedroom Northwest facing units on floors 18-25
  • Plan F – 983 Sq. Ft. Two-bedroom West-facing inside units  on floors 4 to 25
  • Plan G – 896 Sq. Ft. One-bedroom Southeast-facing corner unit on 2nd floor only – Legal Unit #9.

Union Square Cityhome condominiums in downtown Calgary Victoria Park

Cityhomes – There are two two-story West-facing city homes backing onto Haultain Park.  They are 1368 Sq. Ft. each and have a 6’ wrought iron security fence. These are legal units 3 and 4.

UNION SQUARE PENTHOUSES

Haultain – Northeast-facing 2-Story penthouse with 2 Bedrooms Plus Den – 2282 Sq. Feet with rooftop patio on the 26th and 27th floors. Legal Unit 164.

Horizon – Northwest-facing 2-Story penthouse with 2 Bedrooms Plus Den – 2458 Sq. Feet with rooftop patio on the 26th and 27th floors. Legal Unit 163.

Landmark – South-facing bungalow style penthouse with a 2174 sq. ft. living area. Legal Unit #165.

LOBBY

Union Square Lobby and Elevators

Union Square Guest Reception Area

UNION SQUARE PARKING

Union Square Underground Parking Lot with Security Gate

Entrance to the parkade is on 13th Avenue.   Your visitors may park underground but will have to get out of their car to dial up at the parkade entrance.  There are thirteen free visitor parking stalls on level P1 right in off the door.   An electronic security stays shut when visitor parking access is granted from your suite to  prevent visitors for venturing further into the parking levels. There are 3 levels of parking which run east to west under Haultain Park. Maximum Height on the garage door is 2.1 metres or 6.89 feet.

UNION SQUARE FEATURES

2 Elevators – Maximum reach 26th floor. 19 Person capacity.  Owners have access only to their own floor and parking level by way of electronic access key.

UNION SQUARE AMMENITIES

Assigned Storage lockers on Parking Levels P1 and P2

Large bicycle storage room.

UNION SQUARE USE RESTRICTIONS

Small Dogs only by board approval which may not be unreasonably withheld.

UNION SQUARE SUITES

Union Square Typical Kitchen with granite counter tops

Union Square Living room with floor to ceiling windows

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