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The Riverside Quays Phase I condo in Inglewood could quite possibly be one of Calgary’s yet to be discovered most thriving condominium complexes.  Riverside Quays Phase I is located at 35 Inglewood Park SE, Calgary, which is very near Pearce Estate Park, the Bow River and Blackfoot Trail SE in the ever-popular community of Inglewood.

Riverside Quays Inglewood

The 6-Storey concrete low-rise was built by Statesman in 2009. The Riverside Quays Phase I is registered on Barely-blended Condominium Plan 0914935 which is a redevelopment of Bare Land Condo Plan 0914922.  Riverside Quays Phase I  is one of a possible eleven low-rise structures which will eventually pull together to make up an entire community of health and community conscious individuals and families. The main floor houses several commercial enterprises, such as The Healing Bridge Chiropractic Centre, The Integrative Health Centre,  Inglewood Drapery Plus, Workmatics, and The Little Piano Studio.

Riverside Quays Inglewood

Visitors to the Riverside Quays Phase I are greeted by a friendly concierge who provides additional security to the building.   The Riverside Quays Phase I seems to built with community, diversity and healthy lifestyle in mind. I say this because they developers have focused an inordinate amount of time and expense in developing community amenities which will appeal to todays young professional.

Riverside Quays Inglewood

The gym (I call it that because it pretty much dwarfs anything else I’ve seen. It’s enormous) comes equipped with an endless supply of modern weight and fitness training equipment.  When you tire out, just take a break in the modern and spacious Quay’s Bistro (Yet to open).  All areas are accessible to handicapped persons by way of a functional and state of the art lift.  As one might expect, there is also a his and hers shower and steam facility fit for a king.  The change rooms each have three private showers and sinks.

Riverside Quays Inglewood

The Riverside Quays Phase I also has an enormous Owners Lounge/Games Room on the 2nd floor, complete with a full kitchen.  The lounge/games room has two big screen TV’s and may be utilized without reservation for small groups of up to four, or by reservation for larger groups.

Riverside Quays Inglewood

Also provided for its unit holders and guests is a sizable yoga studio.

Riverside Quays Inglewood

Last but perhaps not least, there is a large comfortable media room which may be booked through the Concierge.

Riverside Quays Inglewood

The Riverside Quays Phase I is centred around a central courtyard and has incredible access to natural the surrounding natural reserves and bicycle paths.

Riverside Quays Inglewood

Amenities in the Riverside Quays Phase I

  • Yoga Studio
  • Fully Equipped Weight Room
  • Unsecured Bicycle Storage
  • Assigned Storage Lockers
  • Concierge & Security Service
  • Exercise Gym with Steam Rooms, changing rooms with 30 lockers and three private showers.
  • Games Room with Foosball and two pool tables
  • Social Room with full kitchen
  • State-of-the-art Handicap Lift
  • Media Room

Features in the Riverside Quays Phase I

  • 9’ Ceilings
  • Fireplace
  • Granite Countertops
  • In Suite Laundry
  • Low-E vinyl windows
  • Some units have balconies with Gas fitting
  • Extra wide hallways
  • Sprinkler/Fire System
  • Smoke Detectors

Parking in the Riverside Quays Phase I

Ample outdoor visitor parking is available.   Titled Parking Stalls are underground & heated.

If you are looking to purchase a condo in the Riverside Quays Condo Development, call someone you can count on to provide you with up to date, reliable information.  Someone like me.

Mike Leibel - 403-204-1111

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Prince’s Crossing is one of Eau Claire’s more established Condominium Buildings.  It was built in 1981, well before the latest building boom in the 90’s and 2000’s.  Prince’s Crossing was converted from apartments in 1993 on Condominium Plan 9310779.  It still has an amazing amount of charm and finesse.   Prince’s Crossing is located at 738 3rd Ave SW, Calgary, AB in Eau Claire, Kitty-Corner  from the Eau Claire Retirement Reside and Catty-Corner from the Pavilions Condominium Complex.  Prince’s Crossing is very nearby the Peace Bridge, Prince’s Island Park and is in the heart of Downtown Calgary in the Eau Claire District.  Some of the suites have a partial river view.

Prince's Crossing Calgary

Several businesses occupy the main floor of Prince’s CrossingBuchanan’s Restaurant, Tower Cleaners, a Mini Market, and Silk’s Hair Salon.  The Mini Market is accessible from the lobby, as is the Tiny Tykes Day Care on the 2nd Floor. Throughout the rest of the building there are an incredible array of floor plans comprising 210 living units on 17 floors including a number of incredible penthouse and sub-penthouse units.  There may be provisions only for washer/dryer combination units in-suite.

Prince's Crossing Calgary

The lobby is spacious and manned 24/7.   I found the attendant to be unusually amicable.  Gordon has been there for 4 years and seemed to like his position there, and take great pride in carrying out his duties.  For this reason  I suspected him to be a unit-holder but I was wrong.  Unlike most condominiums, Prince’s Crossing apparently hires their security people privately and this seems to make a huge difference.  There are three Otis Elevators, very generous by today’s standards.   There is a refundable damage deposit of $100 to move in or out (Subject to change)

Prince’s Crossing Amenities

Prince’s Crossing has an Exercise Room with rubber floor on the second floor.  It is spacious and airy, with a big screen TV, and his/hers steam rooms and lockers. It has several pieces of workout equipment. The Prince’s Crossing Exercise Room may be utilized between the hours of 6 Am and 11 PM daily.

Prince's Crossing Calgary

Prince’s Crossing has an adequately sized Party Room – May be used by unit holders between the hours of 9 AM and 11 PM. There is a $50 damage deposit which is completely refundable assuming no damage, and subject to change.  The party Room accommodates about 50 with chairs, and has a kitchen.

Prince's Crossing Calgary

Bicycle Storage Room in Prince’s Crossing – One of the cleanest, brightest, fullest and largest that I have seen.

Prince's Crossing Calgary

Prince’s Crossing Laundry Room – Accessible from the lobby, has several modern washing and drying appliances which are operated with refillable Smart Cards for those larger loads.

Prince’s Crossing Condo Fees

The Condo Fees in Prince’s Crossing include heat and Electricity.

Prince’s Crossing Restrictions

Prince’s Crossing has a strict “No Dog” policy.  Kids and cats are okay though.

Prince’s Crossing Parking

There is no visitor parking within Prince’s Crossing. however there seems to be ample assigned parking stalls for unit holders on several levels underground. The entrance to the parkade is behind the building, between 3rd and 2nd Avenues. Maximum door height of the overhead door in the parkade is 6’4”.  There is short term pay-parking available in front of the building. (Free evenings & weekends)

In summary, my visits to Prince’s Crossing have left me with the feeling this building may be a good option for working professionals who want to buy a centrally located condominium at a reasonable price in a good area.  It seems to have a good demographic mix and pride of ownership is apparent.   If you are interested in relocating to or from Prince’s Crossing or elsewhere in Eau Claire, I would like to speak to you. Please give me a call and we’ll compare notes.

Mike Leibel - 403-204-1111

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Westgate Park Calgary

The Westgate Park Condominium Complex off Bow Trail consists of three hi-rise towers.

  1. The Brava – 55 Spruce Place SW, Calgary, AB T3C 3X5
  2. The Encore – 77 Spruce Place SW, Calgary, AB T3C 3X6
  3. The Ovation – 99 Spruce Place SW, Calgary, AB T3C 3X7

The towers are situated in a triangular pattern on nearly 5 acres of land across the street from the Shaganappi Golf Course and the Westbrook Mall, within close proximity to the downtown core via Bow Trail.   It is also adjacent to the Southwest LRT expansion scheduled for completion in 2011.   Being on the west side makes weekend mountain getaways easily accessible via Sarcee Trail.  Unobstructed breath-taking mountain-views from most of the units.  There is an abundance of natural light due to the abundance of floor to ceiling windows.  Ample supply of two-storey units.

Westgage Park Plus 15 to amenities building

WESTGATE PARK CONDO FEES INCLUDE

  • Hot Water
  • Heat
  • Usual condominium maintenance items and reserve fund contributions.

Westgate Park Floor to ceiling windows on two-story floor plan

View from 2-storey unit with loft

WESTGATE PARK AMMENITIES

  • Conveniently located amenities building provides access to the Brava, Encore and Ovation towers.
  • Swimming Pool – 3.5’ on shallow end – 5’ on the deep end – Handicap accessible by elevator
  • Whirlpool Spa
  • Security Guard monitors pool (Hours)?
  • Multi-purpose/Party Room with kitchenette – 136 person capacity
  • Games Room
  • Balconies with gas line hook-ups
  • Central Amenities building
  • Storage Lockers in Amenities building
  • Fireplace
  • Storage Lockers
  • Many two-story units with lofts

Westgate Park Swimming Pool

Indoor Swimming Pool

WESTGATE PARK PARKING

  • Quick rise parkade doors
  • Interior parkade Security Gates
  • Titled Parking Stalls
  • 25 indoor visitor parking stalls per building

RESTRICTIONS

Pets by approval of Board

Westgate Park Exercise Room

Exercise Room in Amenities Building

Westgate Park Games Room

Games Room in Amenities Building

Westgate Park Party Room

Party Room in Amenities Building

SUMMARY

Westgate Park is currently one of Calgary’s newest and most exciting condo complexes.   If you are looking for a recently built condominium with a great floor plan, spectacular views, and ample amenities in a super location please give me a call.

Mike Leibel - 403-204-1111

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