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IT’S ALL HAPPENING DOWNTOWN
PEPPER RODRIGUEZ
EDITOR
New Home + Condo Guide
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Edmonton’s downtown is coming to life once more. After the long COVID lockdown period, excitement is ramping back up again, and downtown is as happening as ever. And wouldn’t it just be the perfect backdrop for living? Our cover feature shows just how rich living here can be, as Westrich Pacific offers the perfect downtown condo lifestyle in The View at Grandin City.
The View is just the latest in the developer’s long line of multi-family marvels in the downtown and comes on the tails of its successful ENCORE Tower development. But The View has an even more luxurious air about it, but better hurry if you don’t want to miss this opportunity as it is already at 80 per cent sold. Find out more about what it offers in the story inside.
We stay downtown in the next story as we explore what’s happening now in the city core. If you’re new to the city or haven’t been to the downtown in a while, check out our feature and find out what the locals love about it, and what’s in store for it in the future.
Then we take a look at the apartment condo – from a downtown tower, to an inner-city mid-rise, and to a suburban four-storey – what they all have in common is the instant lifestyle they offer to residents. It is the ultimate in affordability and makes for a great jumping point into the homeowning market, but it also presents an easy lock-and-leave living for empty-nesters and retirees looking to travel. Find out what your options are for condo living everywhere in the city in this story.
As always, we have a ton of design and décor stories inside that gives some expert tips on how to bring style and personality to the home. Edmonton’s new home market it seems is poised for milestone growth this year, so pick up a copy or follow us on Instagram or Facebook to find out the latest news that can affect your homebuying decisions.
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Cover Story
The View at Grandin City:
LasT chance for Luxury in the downTown
The View at Grandin City is a promise fulfilled. Panoramic vistas of the entire river valley, ultra-luxurious suites befitting an elevated lifestyle, and owning a home in one of the last developable spots in this sought-after area of downtown – it is a dream made manifest.
And there are just a handful of opportunities left to own a home here. Demand has been so strong that 80 per cent of the development is already sold.
Perhaps it should come as no surprise that such a prestigious development from such a highly respected developer should be so overwhelmingly popular.
Westrich Pacific Corp. has played a vital role in the transformation of Edmonton’s downtown as a desirable place to live with several high-end properties - including the nearly sold-out ENCORE Tower where only a handful of units remain. It has come through once more with The View at Grandin City.
The 23-storey tower with 178 townhome and apartment condo suites has fulfilled all its promised potential to create a one-of-a-kind opportunity to enjoy life in the city’s core. Located on 99 Avenue and 111 Street NW, midway between the electric excitement of the ICE District and the languid tranquility of
Development
The View at Grandin City
location
9922 111 St. NW
Developer
Westrich Pacific Group
available units
from 755 sq.-ft., one-bedroom + den, up to 1,504 sq.-ft. three-bedroom suites.
contact
grandincity.com
the river valley, The View is nothing short of spectacular.
Cole Killeen, sales manager at Westrich Pacific, tells Edmonton New Home + Condo Guide that The View takes full advantage of this strategic and scenic location in one of the most coveted parts of downtown.
“Westrich took advantage of this opportunity and made it available to 178 clients on one of the last purchasable properties in the area,” he says. “Another key factor setting Westrich apart from all the rest is they always are strategic on their sites for high rise towers. They find sites in which the surrounding air space will be left the way it is, ensuring the clients investment will have view protection for years to come.”
Even with these high standards, the location of The View is special, for one thing Killeen says this may be the last tower location that offers units to own.
“Buyers have limited time if they would like to own a new condo in this area as all additional towers we have projected will be leased only, leaving The View as the last purchasable tower for several years,” he says.
For the last handful of suites, Westrich Pacific has come up with an enticing package that is the cherry on top of an already sweet homeowning opportunity in the downtown.
On all remaining units the developer has fully upgraded all suites for the purchaser this includes: All suites come with 1 underground parking stall, nine-foot ceilings with floor to ceiling windows, blinds, Samsung stainless steel appliance package, two-tone cabinets with under cabinet lighting, quartz countertops, Kohler plumbing fixtures, laminate flooring throughout the suite, porcelain tiled showers, floating vanities with a drawer bank instead of cabinets, and closets outfitted with wood dividers and storage organizers.
Killeen says buyers can still choose from an exciting range of suites that range from 755 sq.-ft., one-bedroom + den, up to 1,504 sq.-ft. threebedroom suites.
The building itself features immersive design complementary to Grandin’s quiet streets to create a seamless transition that extends from indoors out, Killeen says.
He notes that although condo suites up in the tower have been the most in-demand, townhomes have found their market niche as
well. “A few lucky individuals got to take advantage of ‘house-style living in our townhome, making their property truly unique. We only have one townhome remaining, and the buyers who were looking for this larger square footage have all shown very positive reactions to the townhomes and their location.”
Be it a single-level suite or a townhome, there is no discernable demographic as far as buyers go. It appeals to everyone.
The View offers a variety of different floor plans and sizes. “We made it appealing to a wide range of clientele but maintain some exclusivity as there is only a limited number of residents.”
Everyone can also enjoy the extensive array of in-house amenities that the View offers. The impressive double-height lobby alone creates a huge first impression, making everyone feel like they are arriving at a five-star hotel. Beautiful marble stonework flooded with natural light and personalized concierge service greet residents on their return home.
Lastly, all the charms of Edmonton’s downtown are at the feet of the residents.
“We are just steps away from the river valley you can enjoy the views of the river and the large trees with walking paths to get a quiet moment to yourself. In the opposite direction, residents can make their way onto Jasper Avenue with plenty of hospitality options, grocery stores and entertainment needs.
