4 Reasons to Buy a Home in Currie Barracks

Why Buy a Home or Condo in Currie Barracks?

Currie Barracks is a new and exclusive community in Calgary’s southwest inner city. Following behind Garrison Woods and Garrison Green, the community was the last and final phase of redevelopment by Canada Lands Company (CLC) at the Canadian Forces Base (CFB). This military base was decommissioned in 1998 with a move to consolidate forces in Edmonton.

This opened up a grand opportunity for new community developments just minutes away from downtown and close to the Glenmore Reservoir / Elbow River. It's no surprise that location is one of the three reasons why you should consider buying a home in Currie Barracks.

#1 – Convenient Location

Inner city living is beneficial in many ways. Location can make the difference between loving or hating your home / community. In regards to Currie Barracks, its inner city location places residents within minutes of driving to downtown, Marda Loop, Chinook Mall and several other key destinations in the southwest.

Let's not forget about the amazing recreational opportunities provided by nearby pathways and parks to the east along the Elbow River and to the south at the Glenmore Reservoir. Both are are reachable well within walking distance. And let’s not forget about its adjacency to Mount Royal University for all those up and coming students!

Currie Barracks location provides residents with all the necessary ingredients for an enjoyable living experience. As does the wide selection of homes and multi-family projects you'll find in the neighbourhood.

#2 – New Home Selection

Newer homes in Currie Barracks vary in size, design, price and type. It could be a single-family home with an attached garage you are looking for or an upscale row home like a Victoria Cross Townhome to live in.

• Also see these Benefits to Townhome Living.

There's also quite a few condo developments such as Axess and Overture. These upscale buildings are popular among empty nesters and young professionals looking for a low-maintenance, lock-and-leave inner city lifestyle.

Whichever kind of home you have your sights set on, the large selection of Homes in Currie Barracks makes sure there is something for many buyers from all walks of life.

But what would a home be without a well designed community…?

#3 – Intuitive Community Design

You could say that Canada Lands Company, the developer of Currie Barracks, has had two previous test runs with Garrison Woods and Garrison Green. From these, the company has incorporated what they have learned for the better through those two projects in the design of Currie Barracks.

What you get is a more spacious, intuitively designed community with lots of parks, pathways and green spaces that serve to keep this family-oriented neighbourhood well-connected within and at the top of the list when it comes to desirable areas to live.

Learn more at our Currie Barracks Community Profile and Home Search today.

#4  - Up-and-Coming District

One of the most exciting urban renewal projects in Calgary is the Currie Barracks District. This multi-purposed community development will feature a blend of office, retail and residential.

Once completed in about 15 years, another 2,500 additional units - mostly condos and townhomes - will be found in Currie Barracks. The 22 acres of land under development will also feature several mid-rise office buildings with bottom-floor retail spaces.

A main avenue much like you would find in Inglewood, Kensington or Marda Loop for examples, will be developed to attract locals from all parts of the city for shopping and other activities. It's here you'll find most of the restaurants, retail and services.

Questions about Currie Barracks?

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