Downsize Options in Brampton

Built in 1987 by Daniels Corporation, 1724 The Chase is a well-maintained complex comprised of 46 two-storey condo townhomes, with at least five bungalow units as well.

The Chase is located on Eglinton Avenue just east of Credit Valley Hospital, and a number of units back onto the Woodland Chase Trail and ravine.

These spacious units offer two-car garages, skylights, open-concept floor plans, and convenient access to Credit Valley Hospital, Erin Mills Town Centre, Highway 403, and shopping.

1725 The Chase was built in 1987 by Daniels Corporation and is the larger of the two developments at The Chase.

The complex includes 102 two-storey condo townhomes, along with at least 10 bungalow units. It is located on Eglinton Avenue, just east of Credit Valley Hospital. Many of the homes back onto Woodland Chase Park.

The homes feature double garages, skylights, and open-concept floor plans. The community is also close to Erin Mills Town Centre, Highway 403, and nearby shopping.

Rivergate Place is an enclave of 27 attached row condo bungalows located on the east side of Creditview Road, north of Britannia Road in Streetsville.

Built in 2002 by Legend Creek Homes, the one- and two-bedroom homes feature open-concept layouts, vaulted ceilings, double garages, and upgraded kitchens.

Some units back onto the Credit River while others back onto wooded areas. The community is close to Heartland Town Centre, Streetsville Village, Highway 401, and Streetsville GO Station.

The Watercolours development is located off Indian Road, west of Mississauga Road in Lorne Park.

The former refinery site was developed by Mattamy Homes in 2002. Along with its detached homes, Mattamy built 73 detached condo bungalows on Hidden Grove Lane and Burrowhill Lane.

These two-bedroom and two-plus-bedroom homes offer open-concept layouts, soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, skylights, double garages, gourmet kitchens, and walkouts from the breakfast area and great room.

Some homes have finished lower levels offering more than 4,000 square feet of total living space, while others include a loft with an additional bedroom and four-piece bathroom.

Maintenance fees include landscaping, snow removal, window cleaning, and maintenance of the complex.

The Colony of Gordon Woods is a private enclave of 26 condo bungalows located at 2175 Stavebank Road. It is the sister complex to The Colony at 2130 Dickson Road.

Built in 2002, the community features spacious two-bedroom and two-plus-bedroom stone and stucco homes with open-concept layouts, soaring ceilings, skylights, hardwood floors, double garages, gourmet kitchens, and walkouts to covered decks.

Maintenance fees include landscaping, snow removal, window cleaning, and maintenance of the common elements.

The Colony is an intimate 13-unit condo bungalow complex located at 2130 Dickson Road in Gordon Woods.

Built in 2002 by Daniels, it is the sister community to The Colony of Gordon Woods at 2175 Stavebank Road.

The two-bedroom and two-plus-bedroom brick and stucco homes feature open-concept layouts, vaulted ceilings, skylights, double garages, gourmet kitchens, and walkouts to covered decks.

Some units back onto Stavebank Creek, offering additional privacy.

Stonegrove is a private boutique community of 17 detached condo bungalows built in 2004 by Kylemore Communities.

The homes range from approximately 2,400 to 2,800 square feet and are located at 2417 Old Carriage Lane, just south of Credit Valley Golf and Country Club in Gordon Woods.

The stone and stucco homes offer two-bedroom and two-plus-bedroom layouts with open-concept living areas, soaring ceilings, skylights, double garages, gourmet kitchens, and walkouts from the breakfast area and great room.

The Garden Homes of Lorne Park are located at 1405 Lorne Park Road in the heart of Lorne Park.

Built in 1998 by James Lucas Properties, the 24-unit community sits on what was originally the Hofland Greenhouse and Nursery.

The community includes two-bedroom and two-bedroom-plus-loft homes with open-concept living spaces, soaring ceilings, double garages, and gourmet kitchens.

Creekbank Gardens is an intimate enclave of eight stucco condo bungalows located at 1205 Clarkson Road in Clarkson.

Built in 1998 by Legend Homes, the community offers two-bedroom and two-bedroom-plus-loft homes with open-concept layouts, soaring ceilings, double garages, gourmet kitchens, and a high level of privacy.

The complex is within walking distance of Clarkson Village and is close to Trillium Hospital, shopping, restaurants, the QEW, and Clarkson GO Station.

The Cottages of Turtle Creek is a small community of semi-detached condo bungalows and bungalofts located at 1010 Cristina Court in Clarkson.

The 21-unit complex was built in 1998 and features two-bedroom and two-bedroom-plus-loft layouts with open-concept living areas, cathedral ceilings, one- and two-car garages, gourmet kitchens, and, in many cases, finished lower levels with walkouts.

The community is within walking distance of Clarkson Village and Rattray Marsh and offers convenient access to Clarkson GO Station, the QEW, and Trillium Hospital.

Birchview Gardens is a 12-unit community in Lorne Park, built in 2005 by Geranium Homes.

The complex includes a mix of condo bungalows, bungalofts, and traditional two-storey homes.

The bungalow and bungaloft layouts include two-bedroom and two-bedroom-plus-loft designs with open-concept living spaces, soaring ceilings, double garages, and upgraded kitchens.

Built in 2009 by Sedona Development Group, Glengarry Lane is an upscale community of 12 detached condo bungalows in the Erindale area of Mississauga.

The three- and four-bedroom homes feature open-concept floor plans, nine-foot ceilings, pot lights, hardwood floors, double garages, and the primary and second bedrooms on the main floor.

The models include an upper loft level with additional bedrooms and a four-piece bathroom, providing extra space for guests.

Coventry Lane at 1566 Clarkson Road is one of the Mississauga condo bungalow communities Dave identifies for buyers considering a lower-maintenance downsizing option.

Contact Dave for current information about the community and available opportunities in Coventry Lane.