135 Hillcrest Avenue

Tridel constructed the Emerald Gate Condos back in 1994, and while updates and upgrades have certainly been made to some of its homes over the years, it’s easy to spot some telltale signs of the building’s age. Outside the front door of 135 Hillcrest Avenue, for example, the name Name Emerald Gate is scrawled across a canopy in a font that just screams 90s.

The red brick tower at 135 Hillcrest reaches to 22 storeys and contains a grand total of 340 homes. Residents can also forgo purchasing a gym membership, as the building contains a gym, tennis court, squash court, and sauna. As for those who would rather entertain guests than work up a sweat, there’s a party room in the building as well.

The Emerald Gate Condos accommodates a wide range of residents, from single professionals to small families and everyone in between. Homes start at around 700 square feet and reach to 1,300 at their largest, and contain one bedroom, one bedroom plus a den, two bedrooms, or two bedrooms plus a den.

Features consistent throughout the building include large, bright windows and laminate and ceramic flooring. Plus, units in the building are divided into individual rooms, a departure from the open-concept floor plans that have become so popular in contemporary homes.

Living in Cooksville provides the perfect balance for those who enjoy city life as much as they do peace and quiet. The neighbourhood itself is primarily residential, with shops and restaurants clustered near major roads like Hurontario.

When residents feel like embracing all that Mississauga has to offer, they can head north toward the downtown core for a performance at the Living Arts Centre, a festival at Celebration Square, or some shopping at Square One. Sunny summer days, on the other hand, can be spent by Lake Ontario, which sits just south of 135 Hillcrest.

Getting around Mississauga is easy with an address like 135 Hillcrest. Residents who prefer to drive can use the QEW or the 403 to move about the city, both of which are accessible via Hurontario Street. As for those without cars, the 28 Confederation bus comes in handy, as it lands residents at the City Centre Transit Terminal in less than 20 minutes. The Emerald Gate Condos also happens to sit right next door to the Cooksville GO Station, making lengthier journeys even less of a burden for residents.