With the completion of both Lebreton Flats II and Claridge Plaza II, the downtown inventory of 1-bedroom condos will be swelling shortly, and giving first time buyers a healthier choice over the next few months. However Claridge doesn't allow owners to assign their units or sell on MLS before the condominiums are registered so don't look for listings to show up online before June.
That said, those of us in the know have access to "pocket listings" and interested buyers would be well advised to start working with an agent now before the cream of the new condo crop is spoken for.
Construction is officially complete at Lebreton Flats Phase II with residents set to move in next month:
Despite the fact that this project has had more than its fair share of architectural detractors, I personally love the location and have some clients who are happily settled here. No, yellow would not have been my first choice in colour for the brickwork, but I'm willing to overlook the aesthetics in favour of proximity to the Ottawa River and views of the escarpment.
I still can't make up my mind about this tower... while it hurt my eyes at first, it seems to be looking better as the landscaping progresses and Phase II goes up:
One thing I am certain about is the location: this is truly an urban oasis just a ten minute walk from Parliament Hill (West Block that is), and a haven for walkers, runners, cyclists and, in particular, kayakers... a chance to be "downtown" but with some breathing room for those who could do without the hectic pace (ok, ok, if Ottawa's downtown can really be called hectic...)
I had a chance to visit a 1-bedroom plus den last week and was suitably impressed by the size and layout, not to mention the lush, green floor-to-ceiling view of the escarpment below Bronson Avenue. Despite all the controversy about the ugly brick and questionable aesthetics, I still think Lebreton Flats condos is a project to watch. (Photo credit: Harls)
With the completion of both Lebreton Flats II and Claridge Plaza II, the downtown inventory of 1-bedroom condos will be swelling shortly, and giving first time buyers a healthier choice over the next few months. However Claridge doesn't allow owners to assign their units or sell on MLS before the condominiums are registered so don't look for listings to show up online before June.
