Like a castle arising from the misty, tree-lined hills of Rocky Ridge in the northwest, the fantastic views from the four-storey apartment condo development are what buyers find so appealing, and the big windows and private patios they feature give owners the chance to enjoy this every-day spectacle. “It’s Cochrane views without the commute,” says Dianne Brown, who is in charge of sales at Swan Landing.

Sales have been strong and the first phase is all but sold out, and Swan Landing has just announced the launch of the second phase of the apartment condo component of this major multi-family development. The second and final phase will have 60 units, which offers seven unique floor plans ranging from 604 square-feet to 1,275 square-feet.

“Swan Landing has a lot to offer and we’re attracting everyone from young singles and couples just starting out in life, and retirees and empty-nesters who are looking for the maintenance-free living we offer, everyone seems to find something they like here,” Brown points out.

“Swan Landing certainly has all the top amenities for a peaceful, luxurious lifestyle, granite counter tops and tiled bathrooms and kitchens are all standard, as a gas hook-ups for barbecue on the balcony to truly experience the wonder of the surroundings,” she adds.

In addition, there are also plenty of in-house amenities offering the latest in entertainment and exercise, including a fitness room with the latest equipment, the Roxy Theatre movie room with surround sound and reclining seating and the Riverside Room for private functions and gatherings.

Each suite has an open floor design to maximize all available space and comes with an upgraded floor tile package, stainless steel appliances — including extra capacity washer and dryer — in-floor radiant heat, and stylish birch cabinetry. It also comes with an underground parking stall and large storage unit.

Because the location does encourage a healthy lifestyle for residents, each unit has a secure bike storage to accommodate the resident’s outdoor exercise needs. “We want to preserve the beauty of the condominium so we don’t really want bikes hanging out from the patios, they’re not only an eyesore but they can cause some damage to the hallways and elevators, too, when these are brought inside.”

Brown says the exterior of the whole complex is finished and only the interiors have to be completed for Phase II. “Owners wouldn’t have to worry about looking at a half completed construction site, the lovely exterior finishes already well complement the serene beauty of the surroundings,” she adds.

You don’t need to find the pot of gold to live in this veritable fable town, however, as prices are very affordable with one-bedroom-plus-den units starting at $239,900. “It has a lot of value for the price, the dens in this unit is a separate room that you can use for extra storage or put a Murphy bed in it for guests,” she says.

But it is the location that is its must distinguishing feature. “It may be in a quiet cul-de-sac that’s really a world of its own, but it remains very accessible and in fact the future Rocky Ridge LRT station is just a little over three blocks from it,” Brown says.  “There’s also quick access to the city through the recently-opened Stoney Trail section and really you’re that much closer to a mountain getaway.”

Villa style townhomes are also available at Swan Landing. 

Fast Facts
Community: Rocky Ridge
Project: Swan Landing apartment condos
Developer: Swan Group Inc.
Style: Apartment condos
Size: Starts at 604 sq. ft.
Price: Starts at $239,900
Address: 500 Rocky Vista Gardens N.W.
Directions: West on Crowchild Trail, turn right on Rocky Ridge Road, and left on Rocky Vista Gardens.
Hours: Mon to Thurs – 2 to 8 pm. Weekends and Holidays – noon to 5 pm.
Website: http://www.swancanada.com