Calgary: The Guardian by Hon Developments

Things are really looking up at The Guardian these days, as Calgary’s tallest residential condo project is now 75 per cent sold out, says Sales Manager, Lee Fernando. The two 44-storey towers from Hon Developments stands prominently in the Calgary skyline, located in the heart of Victoria Park.

“We sold all 25 units that were released in a single day,” Fernando says of a collection of homes launched at an event earlier this spring. “There were even a number of people who waited outside overnight to reserve their new home.” Construction in both towers are now complete, with residences ready to move into, providing homebuyers with an opportunity to see for themselves the quality inside and the views outside their homes.

A number of floorplans suit a variety of lifestyles; suites range from an intelligently designed 441 sq.-ft. one-bedroom, all the way up to a spacious 2,619 sq.-ft. Paramount Suite, with nearly a dozen options in-between.

The Presentation Centre, located next door in the restored heritage Victoria Park School, features two showsuites, one being a 545-sq.-ft. one-bedroom and the other an 809-sq.-ft. two-bedroom unit. Both units showcase the standard finishings buyers can expect - laminate hardwood flooring throughout, sleek ceramic floor and wall tiles in the bathrooms, imported modern Italian kitchen cabinets, quartz countertops, energy-efficient kitchen appliances from Blomberg and induction cooktops from AEG.

Residents have their choice of three designer colour palettes. All units feature floor-to-ceiling windows, expansive balconies and built-in air conditioning, allowing residents the natural light and climate control options to enjoy their suite no matter what the weather. The views of the mountains, city skyline and rivers form a breathtaking backdrop to every suite.

Hon Developments’ building philosophy is to design from the inside out, meaning that the units are designed sensibly for homeowners and their lifestyles. Each suite is thoughtfully planned and efficient; with no wasted space located in hallways or dark interior rooms. For two-bedroom suites, a split bedroom design means that each of the rooms get bright floor-to-ceiling windows and are located on the opposite side of the units for more privacy and comfort. As attractive as the exterior is, with its combination of gleaming glass and metal cladding, it’s the ‘people’ factor that really make a difference.

Even the pricing, says Fernando, is flexible to meet different buyers’ needs. “Units come with one, two or no parking stalls,” she says. “A parking stall adds to the cost for a homebuyer, so there’s a lot of savings if you don’t need one. There’s the option to rent parking, meaning that if your needs change, The Guardian can adapt to that.”

This flexibility allows buyers to ‘mix and match’ various sizes and locations within the building to meet their lifestyle and budget. For example, a 441-sq.-ft. suite with no parking stall on the 28th floor (the lowest floor with availability), starts at the mid-$200,000s.

The Guardian offers an array of amenities which makes living there a bit like a stay at a luxury resort. There’s a comfortable lobby with concierge service, a commercially equipped fitness centre, bicycle storage, workshop, social club and outdoor garden terrace. The double-height lobby is where you’ll find the concierge and around-the-clock security.

Exciting news for anyone looking at the Guardian is Calgary’s recent announcement of the Rivers District Master Plan, which lays out over $150 million in public investment in infrastructure and redevelopment. Already a hub for creative businesses and quickly becoming part of the cultural heart of the City with the recently-built New Central Library and National Music Centre, Victoria Park is continuing its transformation as Calgary’s next great neighbourhood.

“The buzz about the redevelopment of Victoria Park has really driven a lot of interest this year,” says Fernando. The savvy homebuyer knows to invest in a neighbourhood poised for redevelopment and getting in now means reaping the biggest benefit in lifestyle and values in the long run.