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April 01, 2010

Sophisticated parkside living

Urban living can be your reality today

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Union Square promises to be more than your ordinary glass and steel high-rise in downtown Calgary. With its historical and premium location along the revitalized First Street, this completed building is the place to call home. Only 14 homes remain in the 27-storey, 163-home Union Square and all are ready for immediate possession.

“We are located in the heart of the newest urban area in the city — First Street Village — and we’re the only inner city condo development built into a park [Haultain Park],” says Bryan Logel, sales manager for Union Square. “Not only that, but we also look over Central Memorial Park to the northwest. That is two full city blocks of park in your own backyard. Walk to work and walk in the park!” The streets are abuzz in First Street Village with people grabbing a quick coffee at Starbucks or an Italian sub from Giuseppe’s Market while they finish up their shopping.

“It is downtown at your doorstep, and a village in your backyard,” says Logel.

A higher standard for you
So, decisions to make. Do you want an eastern exposure, to wake up with the sun rising over the river valley? Or the southern exposure overlooking Mount Royal’s avenues? The north for downtown skyscape and Bow River? Or the stunning sunsets, on a daily basis, that bathe the western face. While a tough decision, there is no wrong choice.

Any of these amazing views can be chosen with the remaining inventory. One-bedroom homes are 733 square feet and spacious two-bedroom homes range from 943 to 1,368 square-feet. “All homes are thoughtfully designed and carefully finished, with spacious floor plans that put to use all available space in an intelligent and practical way,” Logel adds.

Once inside these contemporary homes, the high-end specifications create an air of luxury and unmatched metropolitan sophistication. Standard features include granite countertops, a stainless steel appliance package, oversized kitchen with eating island, floor  to ceiling windows and nine-foot ceilings that let you fully enjoy the panoramic cityscape.

Don’t worry about parking your car outside. Each home includes a secure parking stall in a climate-controlled garage as well as a separate storage unit and even a place to store your bike.

Sleep close to the stars in the last Infinity Penthouse
There is only one place in Calgary where you can soak in a luxurious bath in the cozy glow of your ensuite fireplace. The last remaining Infinity Penthouse at Union Square. That’s right, there is a fireplace in your master bathroom and there is only one left!

The interior of this 2,164-square-foot bungalow style penthouse have been impeccably tailored by interior designer Andrea Raimondi for those who live the urban life on another level entirely. This home has been lavished with such vibrant detail that it could be your very own castle in the sky — where the scenic wonders of the city and the Rockies lay at your feet.

Downtown’s best condominium value
Union Square has it all: a place you can really call home, set in the heart of an urban village with a park right out the door. Intelligently designed, with more space for the investment than anywhere else, plus exceptional views and quality. As you can easily tell, Union Square offers luxurious, affordable living in a flourishing part of downtown with plenty of amenities, unique shopping, and fine dining experience all around.


Fast Facts
Community: Beltline district
Developer: Apex Cityhomes Ltd. Partnership and Western Securities Ltd.
Project : Union Square
Style: Apartment condos, townhomes and bungalow-style penthouses
Size: Starts at 733 sq.ft.
Price: Starts in the mid $300,000s
Address: 1325 1st St. S.W.
Hours: Monday to Thursday noon to 6 p.m., weekends and holidays noon to 5 p.m.
Website: http://www.unioncondos.com

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