If you've decided that the condo life is right for you, it's probably because many of the amenities and features that come with this style of living greatly appeal to you. While others may need open space and a quiet place away from it all, you're drawn to on site gyms and pools, nearby nightlife or concierge services. This guide to everything you can get with your condo, whether its in Springfield or a condo in Mississauga, should help you sort out what you need, what you want and what is still on the far off wish list.

Let's start with those amenities that are considered basic. This term has changed over the last ten years, so you really need to look at the building's age before you'll know what this type of unit will include. At one point, if you were looking at a basic condo unit in a mid-sized city like Springfield or on Brampton real estate, it wouldn't come with many extras beyond a modern design, a parking space, close proximity to the downtown core and maintenance services. Now with newer units, the basic package usually still includes the parking spot and contemporary bathroom vanities, but it also has a gym and pool in the building, a concierge desk and even an on site spa.

As you go up from this general building design, there is a wealth of options that you can get with your home unit. For those who live a busy life and would like some of their errands and home concerns taken care of for them, there are buildings that offer dry cleaning services, maid services and even staff to perform errands like dog walking or serve as a driver. These are offered with some of the newer hotel-condo buildings where there is a combination of permanent residents, those staying for a few months and those on day or week long visits. With Toronto condos one of these buildings is rising as this article is being written with the Trump International Hotel and Tower.

For those who need a little less hands-on service, there are other features that can boost your home to the next level of luxury. There are several units that have access to or private wine cellars, game rooms, meeting rooms, and kids playrooms. There are also several condominiums with on site restaurants, landscaped gardens, jogging paths and sun decks. While some may consider all of these things unnecessary and not worth the additional cost, there are others who tie these amenities to the overall enjoyment of their home.

Whatever it is you're looking for in a condo design let your Springfield or Leaside realtor know about it. You never know what's out there and it gives your realtor some insight into the perfect condo home for you.