Downtown condos with Altitude

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s p e c i a l f e at u r e n e w h o m e s & co n d o s
the gazette
· montrealgazette.com · S a t u r d ay, August 3, 2013
Downtown condos
with Altitude
James Careless
Special to The Gazette
At 33 storeys, Altitude Montreal
is the tallest condominium tower
in the city’s downtown core. But
that’s just one of the features
that makes this Groupe DACA
development stand out.
First is location: Situated on
University Ave. between Cathcart St. and René-Lévesque
Blvd., Altitude Montreal is right
across the street from Place VilleMarie. It puts this chic glass-andstone tower right in the heart of
Montreal’s downtown area, and
within steps of Montreal’s socalled underground city. Add
all the other attractions packed
into the downtown core, including the Bell Centre, and Altitude
Montreal is the ideal address
for urbanites who like to enjoy
everything the city has to offer.
The second feature of this
residential tower is the views
that its height provides. At 33
storeys, Altitude Montreal offers
unrivalled residential views of
the mountain, the downtown
core, and the St. Lawrence River.
Such is its clearance, in fact, that
the upper storeys are well-suited to amateur astronomers who
want a clear view of the skies.
Feature No. 3: Altitude Montreal’s five-star hotel experience. I t starts with an extensive
health club that includes a pool
with built-in waterfall, whirlpool
tub, dry and humid saunas, and
a fully-equipped fitness centre.
The hotel experience continues
with room service being offered
by Altitude Montreal’s own
gourmet restaurant; a recreation centre with its own largescreen virtual golf simulator
and billiard table; 24/7 security;
a concierge and reception desk;
porter and valet services; a banquet and reception hall; and a
Artist’s rendering courtesy of Groupe DACA
The top four floors of the Altitude Montreal condominium tower are
reserved for two-storey penthouses, which have curved staircases linking
the glass-walled living spaces that offer spectacular views of the city.
12-seat home movie theatre for
use by condo owners.
On an à-la-carte basis, Altitude Montreal offers housekeeping services, dry cleaning and
laundromat services, hourly
car rental, and condo monitoring when owners are away. Two
guest-suite units are also available for rental to accommodate
family and friends on overnight
stays.
Then there’s the building
itself: The 192 units within the
tower are not only astounding,
but varied. The first three floors
are devoted to resident services
and amenities, including Altitude Montreal’s restaurant and
speciality shops. Floors 4 to 10
house condominiums, with
a mix of glass and stone that
mirrors the architecture of the
neighbourhood, complete with
balconies and loggias.
From the 11th floor up,
Altitude Montreal’s sides are
sheathed in floor-to-ceiling glass.
“This allows residents to have
exceptional views,” said Bertrand
Leboeuf, president of Le Groupe
DACA. “It creates an amazing
space that is vast yet private —
one where the earth truly meets
the sky.” Condo suites range from
one to three bedrooms, up to and
including the 29th floor.
The top four floors of the Altitude are reserved for two-storey
penthouses, each with curved
or semicircular staircases linking their glass-walled, wide open
spaces. The feeling of airiness
and lightness — aided by Altitude
Montreal’s 10-foot-high ceilings
— has to be experienced to be
believed.
“For people who know that
they have arrived, the penthouses
at Altitude Montreal are the
ultimate reward,” Leboeuf said.
“These are premium residences
in one of the world’s finest cities.”
The luxurious appointments
offered in each Altitude Montreal
suite/penthouse deserve mention. They include the very best
in hardwood floors, kitchen and
bathroom fixtures, modern highend appliances and cabinetry.
Add the floor-to-ceiling windows,
and every suite is an experience
in refined luxury — from the
$400,000 one-bedroom to the
$4-million penthouse.
Altitude Montreal is an
environmentally-responsible
Photo courtesy of Groupe DACA
Altitude Montreal, on University Ave. at Cathcart St., is a 33-storey condominium tower (shown in its entirety in the artist’s rendering below) that
offers a five-star hotel experience.
development whose “green”
features include heat-recovery
equipment, state-of-the-art
energy systems and soundproofing, high-efficiency insulation,
a waste recycling program and
equipment, eco-friendly building
materials, a waste-water recovery
system, eco-friendly plumbing
fixtures, and a recycling system.
“We take our environmental
impact seriously,” Leboeuf said.
“That’s why Altitude Montreal
has been carefully crafted to
minimize its footprint in downtown Montreal and on the overall
ecosystem.”
Most of its suites have already
been sold — and the first wave of
residents has started moving in —
but this five-star address still has
space for buyers wanting to live
in the heart of one of the world’s
most vibrant downtown cores.
For more information, visit
www.altitudemontreal.com
Mortgage rates*
Financial Institution
AGF Trust
Alterna Bank
Alterna Savings
Bank of Montreal
Bank of Nova Scotia
CIBC Mortgages
Caisses Desjardins
HSBC Bank Canada
Home Trust Company
ICICI Bank Canada
ING Direct
Investors Group Trust
Laurentian Bank Canada
London Life
Manulife Bank
National Bank
President’s Choice Fin’l
Royal Bank of Canada
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Closed
Closed
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Variable
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3.75
3.75
4
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4
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4
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3.5
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4
4
6 months
4.65
4
4
4
4.55
4.45
4.4
4.45
3.95
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4.2
4.4
4.2
4.45
4.4
6.04
4
4
1 year
3.04
3.05
3.05
3.14
3.75
3.09
3.14
3.6
2.79
3.15
3
3.14
3.14
3.14
3
3.14
3.14
3.14
3.09
2 years
3.2
3.09
3.09
3.14
3.89
3.14
3.14
3.95
2.89
3.65
3
3.14
3.19
3.14
3.25
3.14
3.15
3.14
3.14
3 years
3.24
3.09
3.09
3.75
3.99
3.75
3.75
4.45
2.94
3.64
3
3.75
3.75
3.75
3.3
3.75
3.29
3.75
3.65
4 years 3.34
3.24
3.24
4.54
4.39
4.39
4.54
4.99
3.09
3.69
3.09
4.54
4.54
4.54
3.35
4.54
3.49
4.54
4.54
5 years
3.49
3.31
3.31
5.14
4.99
5.14
5.14
5.24
3.44
3.99
3.39
5.14
5.14
5.14
3.39
5.14
3.69
5.14
5.14
*Rates as of July 29, 2013
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