Kirby Cox's Calgary Real Estate Blog - Calgary Condos & Townhomes

Feature Condo: The Montana

817 - 15 Avenue SW

One of the finest high rises in Calgary has also one of the best locations. Nestled up against Mount Royal Village on 15th Avenue, the Montana was finished in 2009 and is the younger, more refined sibling of the Emerald Stone. The standard issue for all of the 190 units were granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and full solid wood doors and trim.  You can view Montana listings for sale here.

The entrance of the Montana is perhaps the finest anywhere. There is a full-time concierge to greet you as you make your way up the ramp or stairs through the walnut entrenched foyer. The windows in the building are all Visionwall - used in Airports and commercial buildings to keep noise out and the inside temperature in. The…

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Feature Condo: Blue Sky at Rocky Ridge

164 Rockyledge View NW

Blue Sky at Rocky Ridge . . . the name says it all!!

This “Streetside Development”, located at the S.W. corner of Rocky Ridge Ranch in N.W. Calgary has been a “Mecca” for the Investment-Savvy condo buyer since its inception in 2003. With 232 residential units encompassed within 16 stacked townhomes buildings, there is a mix of bungalow style and two storey units. Virtually every property at Blue Sky takes advantage of its breathtaking mountain and valley views. With its unique terraced location, this popular condo complex invites the views into each home adding to the allure and quality of living.

Blue Sky’s resort-style design provides for private entrances (some with attached garages), front patio models and perched…

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Feature Condo: Emerald Stone

836 - 15 Avenue SW

Emerald Stone was one of the first luxury high rises in revitalizing Connaught back in 2004. Located only a half of a block away from Mount Royal Village Shops, Emerald Stone is a vibrant green glass and red bricked building soaring 23 floors. Complete with a golf simulator, games room and a gym all on the main floor, Emerald Stone is one of the few buildings you'll actually use the amenities.  If you are looking to buy in Emerald Stone you can view listings here.

Most of the 160 condos in the building are well designed with one bedroom and bathroom starting at 650 sq ft and going up to 765 sq ft for those with a den. The four corners of the building are reserved for the 2 bedroom and 2 bath units and they are very bright with…

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Feature Condo: Arriva Luxury Condos, Victoria Park

433 - 11th Avenue SE

Ahhhh Arriva . . .

Built in 2007 Arriva came to change Calgary's skyline and had an affect like no other condo tower in Calgary before. The Arriva highrise was completed at the tail end of Calgary's biggest real estate boom and it offered lifestyles that most baby-boomers and young professionals had to notice. Tucked away in East Victoria Park, the towering 36 stories stood out like something from Dubai or Hong Kong. 

It was also one of the first to offer high-end commercial space at the foot of the building - which meant that you could wine and dine without leaving the building. Nowadays some of it's best views of downtown and it's prestige of the highest residential tower in Alberta have been taken away by the Guardian…

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