Value, comfort and lots of light

1 GOOD REASON TO LOOK

The Cottonwood is a condominium that offers a great value for the first-time buyer or jet-setting snowbird, with its functional layout and low condo fees ($285/month). The open-concept living area blends the kitchen, dining room and living room, while separating the two bedrooms from each other for more privacy. The flooring within this unit is low-maintenance, with porcelain tile in the foyer, kitchen and bathrooms, and laminate throughout the rest of the living space; never worry about spilling again.

6 WINDOW EXPOSURES

The Cottonwood is a corner unit within the Solara complex that allows for maximum light exposure. In the main living area there are two picture windows in the dining room and one-wall-to-wall sliding glass window in the living room that provides access to the balcony. The remaining two exposures are within the master and secondary bedrooms.

1 FITNESS ROOM

Forgo your yearly gym pass and enjoy the communal fitness facility within the Solara complex.

1 VIDEO INTERCOM

The Urmet video intercom is an excellent security feature that allows you to see who is buzzing you from the lobby. It’s as stylish as it is functional, with a sleek and minimal design. This is a standard feature throughout the Solara complex.

198 SQUARE-FOOT BALCONY

Make the most of your summer on this spacious Lshaped balcony, with ample room for seating to entertain as well as a barbecue.

1 INDOOR PARKING SPOT

For an extra $11,000 you can upgrade to an indoor parking spot in phase II and avoid those mornings spent warming your car in the winter.

3 NEARBY SHOPPING CENTRES

For essentials such as groceries, gas, clothing, or dining and entertainment, the three nearby shopping centres, Skyview Power Centre, Oxford and Kensington Crossing have you covered for all your retail needs.

10 BLOCKS OF WALKING TRAILS

Enjoy a long strip of green space and a walking trail behind the Solara complex that stretches from 142 Avenue to 152 Avenue. There is even a body of water along the trail.

1 LASTING IMPRESSION

The Cottonwood maximizes every square foot; there is no wasted space. Storage solutions are cleverly placed throughout the unit, from the pantry off the kitchen to the linen closet hidden behind the door of the main bath. When you first enter the condo there is a wall-length coat closet, and adjacent to that is a laundry room with stacked Frigidaire Affinity appliances and plenty of room for additional storage. The master bedroom also hosts a walk-in closet.

Photos: Larry Wong/Edmonton Journal Cottonwood, the Solara condominium show home, features an open-concept kitchen and dining room blending into the living room, with low-maintenance flooring throughout.

Large windows allow for plenty of natural light in the living room of the Cottonwood unit. A sliding glass window provides access to the balcony. Bedrooms also have natural exposure.

Photos: Larry Wong/Edmonton Journal The master bedroom in the Solara condominium also has a walk-in closet.

The kitchen of the Solara offers lots of storage, including a separate pantry.