Which Ottawa condo buildings have a pool?
From this guide: Central 2 & the Hideaway (outdoor, shared), Soho Lisgar (outdoor), Tribeca West & East (indoor, shared), the Mondrian (outdoor saltwater), the Bowery (rooftop), Claridge Moon (indoor), 20 The Driveway, 90 George (saltwater), the St. George, the Galleria, LeBreton Flats (indoor), SoHo Champagne (outdoor) and Minto Metropole (indoor). Amenities can change, so confirm with the current status certificate.
Which buildings are closest to the O-Train?
Claridge Moon sits directly on top of Lyon Station. Gotham, the Bowery and the Slater are a few minutes' walk from Lyon. Tribeca is close to Parliament Station, 700 Sussex and the East Market are near Rideau Station, LeBreton Flats is near Pimisi, and Capital Hall, SoHo Champagne and hōm are near Carling Station.
What's a hard loft, and where are they in Ottawa?
A hard loft is a home inside a converted older building, such as a factory, school, hospital or office, so it keeps the original brick, beams, high ceilings and big windows. Ottawa's best-known examples include Wallis House (589 Rideau), Les Lofts du Montfort (297 Dupuis), Schoolhouse Square (24 Springfield), Archives Square (174 Stanley), School House Lofts (19 Melrose), Yard & Station (12 Stirling), the Parkdale Market Lofts (45 Spencer & 320 Parkdale), 120 Holland, Studio Argyle (255 Argyle), the Warehouse Lofts (95 Beech) and Powell Lofts (300 Powell). Loft-style new builds like the Glasgow, the Glassworks and the Exchange give you a similar feel.
Are older condo buildings a good buy?
They can be. Buildings like 20 The Driveway, the St. George, the Sussex and the Metropolitans often give you much more space for the money. The trade-off is usually higher fees and more capital projects ahead, so the reserve fund study matters even more.
Can I rent out my condo?
Long-term rentals are generally allowed, subject to each building's declaration and rules. Short-term rentals (under 30 nights) are limited by the City of Ottawa to your principal residence and are often banned by the condo corporation as well.
Which buildings are best for downsizers?
Look for buildings with fewer, larger suites, such as the Merit, Metropolitan I & II, the Everett, Opus, 20 The Driveway, Cathedral Hill, the St. George, the Sussex, Minto Metropole, the Exchange and Greystone Village's River Terraces. They tend to be quieter and mostly owner-occupied.
Building details such as build year, builder, storeys, suite counts and amenities come from public sources and may vary or change over time. Please verify details for any specific unit with the listing, the status certificate and your lawyer. This guide is for general information only. Ali Realty Group Inc., Brokerage.
