Downsize Options in Burlington
Burlington gives downsizers several different ways to simplify without giving up the space, location, or lifestyle they value. From condo bungalow communities and low rise buildings to adult lifestyle condos and townhomes with elevators, the right option depends on how much maintenance, space, and responsibility you want to keep.
I’m Dave Holt, a Realtor with 18 years of experience across Burlington, Oakville, and Mississauga. Downsizing is the largest part of my business, and the options below bring together the Burlington communities and buildings I work with most often.
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Burlington Downsizing Options
Each option suits a different kind of move. Open an option to learn more about it and explore the Burlington communities that fall under that category.
Condo Bungalows in Burlington
Condo bungalows and bungalofts are a practical option for buyers who want main-floor living while reducing some of the exterior work that comes with a traditional detached home.
Burlington has a mix of these communities, from larger adult lifestyle developments to smaller enclaves with only a limited number of homes.
The layouts vary from compact bungalow plans to larger bungalofts with additional bedrooms and living space upstairs for family or overnight guests.
Because some of these communities have relatively little turnover, it can be useful to identify the ones that fit your needs before a suitable home becomes available.
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Contact DaveBuilt primarily by Monarch Homes, Millcroft is an established neighbourhood in north Burlington built around an 18-hole public golf course.
Millcroft offers a variety of freehold and condominium bungalows and bungalofts in different sizes. Options range from smaller bungalows with approximately 1,000 square feet on the main floor to larger detached bungalows offering close to 2,000 square feet on the main level.
Many provide self-contained main-floor living with a primary bedroom and ensuite, main-floor laundry, and direct access from the garage. Bungaloft layouts can provide additional bedrooms and a four-piece washroom upstairs for guests.
Millcroft also offers parks and trails and is close to Millcroft Shopping Centre, Millcroft Golf Club, Appleby GO Station, the QEW, downtown Burlington, Lake Ontario, Spencer Smith Park, and the Waterfront Trail.
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Contact DaveCrew Landing at 2141 Caroline Street is included in Dave's Burlington condo bungalow and adult lifestyle home directory.
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Contact DaveSterling Walk at 2350 New Street is a small, well-maintained complex of semi-detached and townhome condo bungalows within walking distance of downtown Burlington.
The homes offer approximately 1,000 square feet on the main floor, and some layouts include a loft providing more than 500 additional square feet. Main-floor living can include the primary bedroom with ensuite, laundry, and direct access from the garage.
Loft layouts can provide additional bedrooms and a four-piece washroom for overnight guests.
Sterling Walk backs onto the bicycle trail and sits across from Central Park, with Burlington Public Library, the YMCA, the Burlington Seniors' Centre, downtown Burlington, Lake Ontario, Spencer Smith Park, and the Waterfront Trail nearby.
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Contact DaveBuilt in 1998 by Forest Green Homes, Barrington Square at 3045 New Street is a well-maintained 68-unit complex offering semi-detached and townhome bungalows and bungalofts.
The bungalow layouts offer open-concept floor plans with approximately 1,000 square feet on the main floor and more than 500 additional square feet in some loft layouts. Main-floor living can include a primary bedroom with ensuite, laundry, and direct access from the garage.
Loft layouts can provide an additional bedroom and four-piece washroom, making the upper level useful for guests.
Barrington Square is close to Central Park, downtown Burlington, Lake Ontario, Spencer Smith Park, the Waterfront Trail, restaurants, shopping, Burlington GO Station, the QEW, and the Niagara Escarpment.
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Contact DaveBuilt in 1997 by deSantis Group, Spencer's Walk at 1160 and 1173 Bellview Street is a collection of semi-detached and detached condo bungalows and bungalofts.
Semi-detached models offer approximately 1,100 square feet on the main floor, with the primary and second bedrooms on that level. The loft can add approximately 500 square feet with another bedroom, a four-piece washroom, and space overlooking the living area below.
Detached models offer approximately 1,600 square feet on the main floor with the primary and second bedrooms, laundry, and direct access from the double garage. Loft layouts provide additional guest space upstairs.
Spencer's Walk is a short walk from downtown Burlington, Lake Ontario, Spencer Smith Park, the Waterfront Trail, and the restaurants and shops on Lakeshore Road.
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Contact DaveBuilt in several stages starting in 2006 by Bucci Homes, the Villages of Brantwell on Itabashi Way is an adult lifestyle community in the Tansley Woods and Millcroft area of Burlington.
The community contains 280 bungalow and bungaloft townhomes. A 3,000-square-foot clubhouse provides space for social activities, a fitness area, and a meeting room.
The homes offer open-concept floor plans with the primary bedroom and second bedroom or den on the main floor. Some models include a loft with another bedroom and four-piece washroom for guests.
The Villages of Brantwell is close to the Joseph Brant Wellness House, Burlington Public Library, Millcroft Golf Club, Appleby GO Station, shopping, restaurants, the QEW, and Highway 407.
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Contact DaveBuilt in 1998, Newport Village is a condo complex in Burlington's Elizabeth Gardens area within walking distance of Burloak Waterfront Park and the trails along Lake Ontario.
The community contains 58 two-storey townhomes as well as several one-bedroom-plus-den bungalow layouts.
The bungalow homes offer approximately 1,400 square feet of living space with the primary bedroom, laundry, and direct access from the garage on the main floor.
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Contact DaveBuilt in 2009 by New Horizon Homes, 976 Shadeland Avenue is a small enclave of 16 detached condo bungalows and bungalofts in Burlington's Aldershot area.
The homes offer close to 1,600 square feet on the main floor, with more than 800 additional square feet available in some loft layouts. Main-floor living includes the primary bedroom with ensuite, a second bedroom, laundry, and direct access from the double garage.
Bungaloft models provide additional bedrooms and a four-piece washroom on the upper level.
The community is close to the restaurants and shops on Plains Road, Aldershot GO Station, LaSalle Park, Royal Botanical Gardens, Highway 403, the QEW, downtown Burlington, Lake Ontario, Spencer Smith Park, and the Waterfront Trail.
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Contact DaveBuilt in 2009 by Genesis Homes, Tyandaga Oaks at 1150 Skyview Drive is an enclave of 91 detached condo bungalows and bungalofts in Burlington's Tyandaga area.
These homes offer more than 1,800 square feet on the main floor, with more than 800 additional square feet in some loft layouts. Main-floor living includes the primary bedroom with ensuite, a second bedroom, laundry, and direct access from the double garage.
Bungaloft layouts provide additional bedrooms and a four-piece washroom on the upper level. A number of the homes back onto wooded or ravine settings.
Townhomes with Private Elevators in Burlington
A townhome with a private elevator can give you the space and separation of a multi-level home without relying on the stairs every day.
For downsizers who are not ready for apartment-style condo living, this type of home can provide another option between a traditional house and a condominium building.
Elevator access is not a filter in most public listing searches, so individual listings need to be checked to confirm whether a private elevator is included.
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Elevator access cannot be reliably filtered in a public property search. Tell Dave what you are looking for and he can help confirm the details listing by listing.
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Adult Lifestyle Condos in Burlington
Condo living can be a good fit for downsizers who want to reduce exterior maintenance and simplify the day-to-day responsibilities that come with a house.
Burlington offers a range of condominium buildings, including options close to downtown and the waterfront as well as established buildings in other parts of the city.
Each building is different, so it is worth comparing the location, suite layout, amenities, parking, and what is included in the condominium fees before deciding which option suits your move.
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Low Rise Condo Buildings in Burlington
Low rise and boutique condo buildings can be a good middle ground for downsizers who want less maintenance but prefer a smaller building than a traditional condo tower.
Burlington has several of these buildings in established locations, including downtown and along Lakeshore Road.
Because many low rise buildings have fewer suites, turnover can be limited. If there is a particular building you are interested in, it can help to identify it early and watch for the right unit.
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Contact DaveVillage Square at 430 Pearl Street is included in Dave's Burlington low rise and boutique condo building directory.
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Contact Dave285 Pine Street, formerly Romance by the Lake, is included in Dave's Burlington low rise and boutique condo building directory.
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