3525 Kariya Drive

The glass and steel façade of the Elle Condos fits in nicely in central Mississauga, where contemporary condo developments continue to pop up all the time. Amacon is responsible for constructing the modern 31-storey tower at 3525 Kariya Drive in 2010, which is home to 328 homes as well as a handful of amenities. Residents have access to a 24-hour concierge, a gym, indoor pool, theatre, party room, and games room, as well as guest suites and visitor parking.

The suites at 3525 Kariya vary dramatically in size, allowing all sorts of prospective residents to find something suitable in the building. Homes start at 500 and reach to approximately 1,700 square feet and contain anywhere from one to three bedrooms, plus many units contain dens as well. And while every unit boasts at least one balcony, some units are outfitted with more than one private outdoor space.

Regardless of size, every home at 3525 Kariya is incredibly bright thanks to floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall windows in both living rooms and bedrooms. Granite countertops, porcelain tile flooring, and ceramic backsplashes are the standard in the Elle Condos’ kitchens, while living rooms, dining rooms, and hallways are outfitted with hardwood floors, and bedrooms feature carpeting.

Mississauga’s Fairview neighbourhood is about as close as it gets to the downtown core — without actually being inside its borders. Residents can therefore make use of all the amenities the city centre has to offer, while still being able to retire to a home on a quiet residential street at the end of a long day.

One of the most beloved attractions in Fairview itself is Kariya Park. The name — and the design inspiration — come from Kariya, Japan, which happens to be Mississauga’s sister city. On rainy days, residents can cross Burmanthorpe Road in order to reach indoor attractions like Square One Shopping Centre, the Living Arts Centre, the Art Gallery of Mississauga, and Playdium Amusement Centre.

Whether residents prefer to drive or ride public transit, it’s easy to get around with an address like 3525 Kariya Drive. For one, buses heading out in all directions can be found at the City Centre Transit Terminal, which takes 10 minutes to reach by bus or 20 by foot. Residents of the Elle Condos can also reach Cooksville GO Station in around the same time. Drivers, on the other hand, can explore Mississauga and travel to surrounding cities via major highways like the QEW, the 401, and the 403.