55 Strathaven Dr – The Residences of Strathaven
Residences of Strathaven Condominium is a highrise condo located at 55 Strathaven Dr in Mississauga, Ontario.
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Built and completed by Tridel Corporation in 2003, The Residences of Strathaven condo was originally launched as a reasonably priced building that was part of a complex that contained a large number of townhouses as well. It has maintained a good reputation over the past twenty-plus years.
55 Strathaven Drive is located off Hurontario St., north of Highway 403. It’s just a few blocks away from the vast shopping attractions of Square One.
It consists of a single 21 storey tower with a mix of one and two bedroom apartments.
Municipal address for The Residences of Strathaven Condominium is 55 Strathaven Dr, Mississauga, ON L5R 4G9.
The closest major intersection is Hurontario St. and Eglinton Ave. W.
Although it is located in the Hurontario district, which is an area slightly to the north of Mississauga City Centre (MCC), it is surrounded by plenty of retail and commercial options.
Pros and Cons
First, the good news. 55 Strathaven Drive has an excellent location in central Mississauga. It is near to all the shopping and entertainment venues in the city centre, and for commuters, there is easy access to highways and public transit.
Another bonus is that the builder here is Tridel Corporation, who are known for their quality builds.
The only con is that maintenance fees here are slightly above average, although they do include hydro.
Before we take a deep dive into the building itself, let’s take a look at the area.
Mississauga Attractions
Shopping
The Residences of Strathaven condo is just a few blocks north of a major mall which includes a large supermarket named Oceans Fresh Food Market, multiple coffee shops and restaurants, a Toys ‘R’ Us, and many other retail establishments. It’s a 5 minute drive, or a 20 minute walk away.
In addition, Square One Shopping Centre, Ontario’s largest mall, is just a 10 minute drive away. The two north entrances to the mall (Walmart and Simons) are the closest.
Square One has more than 360 stores, restaurants, bars, and services.
Entertainment
In addition to all the shopping possibilities, once you cross over to the City Centre area, there are a lot of attractions here at the heart of the Mississauga City Centre for anyone to enjoy.
- Celebration Square Mississauga with its vibrant slate of community events, fountains, and skating rink in winter
- the Living Arts Centre Mississauga
- the Art Gallery of Mississauga
- Mississauga Civic Centre (City Hall)
- the Hazel McCallion Central Library
- the central YMCA
The closest cinemas are the Cineplex Cinemas at Rathburn Road and Living Arts Drive.
Transit
The central Mississauga MiWay Transit and GO bus terminal is located at the north side of the Square One mall. This is the central transit hub for the city of Mississauga.
Here you will find direct MiWay bus service to points across the city, as well as direct express bus service to the Kipling subway station in Etobicoke.
Furthermore, GO Transit bus service extends from here to downtown Toronto, and to many other points including Toronto Pearson International Airport, Hamilton, and even Scarborough.
The transit terminal will soon add a major new enhancement when the Hurontario LRT (Hazel McCallion LRT) adds a stop there in 2026. This will provide direct light rail service from Port Credit northwards to the centre of Brampton.
The LRT is replacing several bus routes that currently run north-south along Hurontario St., and it will have a stop at the intersection of Hurontario St. and Eglinton Ave. W., as well as one at Hurontario St. and Bristol Rd.
The LRT routing is expected to provide great north-south transit options. Southbound, it will continue on past the Square One transit terminal to the Cooksville GO station, where riders will have access to additional rail service to downtown Toronto.
From Cooksville, it will continue all the way to the Port Credit GO Station, providing a connection to the Lakeshore GO line, with its direct links to Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Etobicoke, and downtown Toronto.
Commuters living at the Residences of Strathaven condo also have easy access to both Ontario Highway 403, and Highway 401. Both highways are close by, and are easily accessible via Hurontario St.
Schools
There are several elementary schools serving the area, including:
- Cooksville Creek Public School (PK-5) at 5100 Salishan Circle, Mississauga
- Fairwind Senior Public School (6-8) at 5235 Fairwind Dr, Mississauga
- St. Hilary Catholic Elementary School (PK-8) at 5070 Fairwind Dr, Mississauga
In addition, there are also public and catholic high schools nearby: Rick Hansen Secondary School and St. Francis Xavier Catholic Secondary School.
Post-secondary Education
Mississauga has several excellent post-secondary schools, including:
Sheridan College
Sheridan College has a large campus at Square One. Over 6700 students attend classes in over 100 classrooms and labs.
University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
The University of Toronto Mississauga campus (UTM) has over 15,000 graduate and undergraduate students. It’s located in a wooded setting near Mississauga Road and The Collegeway, and is about a 14 minute drive from 55 Strathaven Dr.
Hospital
The nearest hospital is the Mississauga Hospital. It is located at 100 Queensway W., near Hurontario and the QEW, which is about a 19 minute drive away.
The Mississauga Hospital (formerly known as Trillium Hospital) houses the largest concentration of critical care services in Canada, with modern facilities that are currently undergoing a major expansion.
Nearby Grocery Stores
There is an abundance of supermarkets in the area.
As mentioned above, there is a major grocery store named Oceans Fresh Food Market, which is a few blocks south on Hurontario St. Oceans is a vast Chinese-themed supermarket that also has a full selection of western goods. It’s extremely popular with locals and visitors alike.
A few minutes north on Hurontario St. you will find Highland Farms, which is another vast and popular supermarket that has discount prices.
There is also a Whole Foods Market located on the north side of the Square One mall.
Also close by are Food Basics and Metro supermarkets, plus the full grocery located in Walmart at Square One.
Parks and Recreation
Despite being just minutes away from the bustling city centre of Mississauga, residents and their guests at 55 Strathaven Dr are lucky to have close access to Kariya Park, a beautiful Japanese-themed park and garden, that was originally a gift to the city of Mississauga from the city of Kariya, Japan.
This excellent city park, with its serene Japanese gardens, is often the setting for wedding pictures for newlywed couples.
The park has winding trails, ponds, wooden bridges, sculptures, a pagoda-style pavilion, and much more.
There are several neighbourhood parks nearby, including Sandalwood Park, which is a 10 minute walk away, and Hawthorne Valley Park, which is also a 10 minute walk from the condo. Both have playgrounds and sports fields, and Hawthorne Valley has a baseball diamond and basketball courts.
McKechnie Woods Park and the Frank McKechnie Community Centre are about a 12 minute walk away. Here you will find a major park and community centre that has a swimming pool, a playground, wading pool, 4 tennis and pickleball courts, 3 outdoor basketball nets, a splash pad, a fitness/weight room, and a full gymnasium.
One thing to note: there are over 70 highrise condos in the city centre, as well as over 20 in the Hurontario area. Consequently, all Mississauga parks and community centres are extremely popular, and they are usually very busy during the warmer months.
Walk Score
55 Strathaven Dr has very good walk, transit, and bike scores.
55 Strathaven Drive
Very Walkable
Condo Amenities
55 Strathaven Dr has an extensive list of condo amenities.
Here you will find a classic list of features such as:
- 24 Hour Concierge Service
- Gym
- Indoor Pool
- Meeting Room
- Parking Garage
- Party Room
- Rec Room
- Sauna
- Security Guard
- Security System
- Visitor Parking
- Whirlpool
Security Features
You will find the following condo security features at 55 Strathaven Dr:
- 24 hr concierge
- controlled access to the building
- secure common area access
- closed circuit television monitoring
- secure access to parking garage
- security patrolled premises
Luxury Condo Living
This Mississauga highrise condo faces onto Hurontario St., although vehicular access is from Strathaven Dr. There is an expansive entrance with a circular drive, and an attractive lobby. The principle common areas have all been extensively renovated, and offer a stylish experience.
The kitchens and bathrooms that I have seen feature uniformly high end finishings.
Online Reviews
Google reviews for 55 Strathaven Dr have generally been quite positive, averaging 4.2 out of 5 stars, with dozens of reviews posted.
Condominium Info
Address: 55 Strathaven Dr
Mississauga ON L5R 4G9
Developer: Tridel Corporation
Year of Completion: 2003
Status: built and registered
Architect:
Interior Design:
Type: apartment condominium
Number of buildings: 1 highrise
Number of units: 286
Unit Size Range: 571-1091 sqft
Storeys: 21
Height: 61.3m or 201ft
Amenities: 24 hour concierge service, exercise room, party room, billiards room, indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, visitor parking
Average Price per Square Foot: $649.00/sqft
Average Days on Market: 29
Maintenance fee cost: average cost $0.90/sqft** higher than average for the area, but includes hydro
Maintenance fees: include heat, hydro, water, air conditioning, building insurance, common elements, parking
Property Manager: City Towers Property Management Inc.
Phone number: 905-755-1219
Condo Corporation: PSCC 696
Pets: pet-friendly, with some restrictions
55 Strathaven Dr Prices
The Residences of Strathaven condominiums have been a popular choice for buyers throughout the years. Prices per square foot are quite affordable by Greater Toronto Area standards.
Condo sales during the past 12 months have ranged as follows:
- One bedroom units have sold in a range of $485,000 to $485,000
- One bedroom plus den units none sold in the last 12 months
- Two bedroom units have sold in a range of $530,000 to $625,000
- Two bedroom plus den units none sold in the last 12 months
Conclusion
The Residences of Strathaven Condominium in Mississauga has a good reputation as a reasonably priced condo in Mississauga.
It has a fairly extensive list of amenities, and an excellent location near the centre of the city.
Although maintenance fees are a bit higher than average for the area, it’s nevertheless a nice affordable building, with solid reviews.
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author: Randy Selzer
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