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Welcome to The Gainsborough, a unique 55+ life lease community offering comfortable, convenient and welcoming independent living. This bright and well-maintained 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom suite offers approximately 885 sq. ft. of comfortable living space and features a south-facing balcony and vaulted ceilings in the living/dining area, creating an open and airy feel. This unit is completely carpet free, with hard surface flooring throughout the main living areas and easy transitions between rooms for added convenience. The air conditioning was replaced in spring of 2026. The updated kitchen features freshly painted cabinetry, new hardware and a stylish backsplash. The bathroom offers a convenient tub/shower cutout designed to make entry and exit easier and provide added convenience. Residents of The Gainsborough enjoy an impressive selection of amenities designed to encourage an active, social and connected lifestyle, including a woodworking room, library, exercise room, billiards, ping pong, fireside lounge, hair salon, chapel, outdoor patios and comfortable seating. Enjoy the convenience of being within walking distance to Sherwood Forest Mall, The Aquatic Centre, nature and bike trails, with University Hospital also nearby. The purchase includes an exclusive underground storage locker and one surface level parking space. Underground parking is $50 a month and subject to availability. The Gainsborough is a 55+ community. Maximum 2 adults per unit. No pets and no rentals are permitted. Please note that life lease purchases are cash only, with no mortgage financing available.
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Monthly Cost
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Estimated monthly$1,763/mo
Mortgage (principal + interest)$840
Property taxFrom listing: $1,819/yr$152
Condo feesFrom listing$772
Minimum $11,225 down for this price; the slider moves in whole percent, starting at 5%. Under 20% adds mortgage default insurance. Confirm with a lender.
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Estimated Budget
About how much cash you’ll need on closing day, besides the mortgage.
Down payment20% of the list price$44,900
Ontario land transfer taxProvincial brackets, no first-time refund$1,970
Legal fees & disbursementsTypical range $1,800–$2,800$1,800
Home inspectionTypical range $500–$800$600
Title insuranceTypical range $300–$600$400
Cash needed at closingEstimate$49,670
First-time buyers can get up to $4,000 back on Ontario land transfer tax. London North has no municipal land transfer tax (Toronto does).
Uses Ontario’s land transfer tax brackets and the down payment set in Monthly Cost. Legal, inspection and title-insurance figures are typical ranges, not quotes.
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