1485 Lakeshore Road E

Nestled in the scenic Lakeview neighbourhood of Mississauga — Lakewood on the Park Condos is a 12 storey tower, comprising 209 suites. The tower is situated directly beside Orchard Hill Park, and only minutes from a network of walking paths at Marie Curtis Park.

This tower resides on large grounds that include both indoor and outdoor amenities: there are tennis courts and manicured gardens, picnic tables and a small playground. Residents enjoy shared access to a rooftop deck with lounge seating, a fitness room, a games room with billiards, and a party room.

Price per square foot is roughly around average for the neighbourhood, and while condo fees are high for the area — fees cover heat, hydro, and water. Units in this residence cater to a wide demographic, but families and empty nesters will probably feel most at home here.

Spacious is a word that gets thrown around a lot in real estate, but when a building has 1 bedroom floor plans that start at 650 square feet and reach up to 827 square feet — spacious is justified. And it’s not just the 1 bedroom condos that are above average in terms of size, 2 bedroom plus den units can be as large as 1300 square feet.

These Mississauga condos are bright with natural light that beams in through the many windows in each unit. Suites come equipped with hardwood flooring, and most units have modern kitchens that feature stone countertops and stainless steel appliances; as with an older condo, there’s potential for a fixer upper.

The large bedrooms grant space to stretch out and unwind, and some units have walk-in closets in the main bedroom. Bathrooms continue the theme of more square footage and while the bathroom tile could be dated, these units have excellent bones for a reno.

1485 Lakeshore Rd E is located in a beautiful stretch of Lakeview, sandwiched between Lakeview Golf Course and Marie Curtis Park; condo residents can walk to this expansive park in just minutes for picturesque walking trails or a picnic on the sandy beach; there’s also an off-leash dog park.

Because these condos are somewhat isolated by green spaces, residents will need a vehicle to shop and dine. An assortment of eateries await to the east on Lakeshore, from cozy coffee shops like Fair Grounds Organic Café & Roastery to authentic burger joints — Woody's Burgers is a local favourite — to fine-dining at Pulcinella Ristorante & Wine Bar.

Shopping can be found within the neighbourhood to the north at the Dixie Outlet Mall, which hosts a variety of factory outlets for name brand clothing retailers. There are stores closer to home on Lakeshore Rd; a Dollarama and an LCBO, and some specialty shops as well.

Residents of 1485 Lakeshore Rd E will probably want to run errands in a vehicle. There’s a bus stop only minutes away on Lakeshore Rd for travel within the neighbourhood. Commuters are only a 10 minute walk from Long Branch GO for train service into downtown Toronto.

Drivers can avoid most residential streets on their morning commute by going east on Lakeshore and then north on Brown’s Line for the QEW.