Essex, Vermont

Gardenside Commons Pet-Friendly Living in Essex

Forty-eight apartments and townhomes set privately behind the commercial building, with open lawns, green space and the VAST trail less than a mile away. Built in 2019 and 2020, and one of the few Bissonette communities that welcomes a pet.

Townhome with attached garage on Griffin Lane at Gardenside Commons

Two ways to live
on the same grounds.

Gardenside Commons is a mixed-use community in Essex. The commercial building sits near the entrance off Susie Wilson Road, with the apartment buildings set privately at the back. The two building types have genuinely different characters: a three-floor elevator building at the center, and townhouse-style homes with their own front doors around the perimeter.

Gardenside Commons

100 Griffin Lane

Twenty-four one-bedroom, one-bath and two-bedroom, two-bath apartments in a three-floor building at the center of the property, completed in 2019. Rent covers heat, hot water, water, sewer and trash, plus a space in the underground garage.

  • Heat & hot water included
  • Water, sewer & trash included
  • Underground parking included
  • Elevator & secured entry
  • Granite counter tops
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fans throughout
  • Laundry
The three-floor apartment building at 100 Griffin Lane
Townhome entrances with garden beds at Gardenside Commons

Gardenside Commons

31–85 Griffin Lane

Twenty-four two-bedroom, one-bath townhouse-style apartments positioned around the perimeter, completed in 2020. Each has its own entrance rather than a shared corridor, with laundry in the unit and assigned parking outside.

  • Your own front entrance
  • Washer & dryer in unit
  • Radiant heat on 1st floor
  • Extra storage (downstairs)
  • Off-street parking
  • Granite counter tops
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden frontage

Availability

Open homes at Gardenside Commons

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Floor Plans

One and Two-Bedroom Apartments and Townhomes

Gardenside Commons offers a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments and townhome-style residences, giving residents a variety of layouts and living styles to choose from. Across the community, homes are designed with comfortable interiors, modern finishes, and convenient features for everyday living.

Kitchen with granite counters and white appliances in a one-bedroom flat at 100 Griffin Lane

1BD 1BA - 100 Griffin Lane

The smaller flat in the elevator building, with the same granite and appliance package.

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Townhome front entrance at Gardenside Commons

2BD 1BA - Townhome

A private entrance, a washer and dryer in the unit, and assigned parking outside.

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Floor plan of a two-bedroom, two-bath flat at 100 Griffin Lane

2BD 2BA - Floor Plan

A two-bedroom, two-bath flat at 100 Griffin Lane, shown here as drawn.

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Life Here

Life at Gardenside Commons

Open lawns, a trail at the end of the road, and room for the dog.

Lawn, picnic tables and townhomes at Gardenside Commons

Pets Welcome

One non-aggressive pet per apartment, with plenty of lawn to walk them on.

Aerial view of Gardenside Commons and the surrounding woods

Trails Close By

VAST trail access under a mile away, and Indian Brook Reservoir three miles out.

Underground parking entrance at 100 Griffin Lane

Parking Underground

Underground parking helps protect your vehicle from the elements while adding everyday convenience.

Bright living room with a ceiling fan and a sliding door to a balcony

Room to Settle In

Bright, open rooms with plenty of natural light.

The Neighborhood

Apartment Living in
Essex, Vermont

Gardenside Commons gives you the best of both worlds: a quiet residential setting with plenty of green space, plus easy access to the places you already want to be. Shopping, dining, everyday errands, and the greater Burlington area are all within convenient reach, while Essex Junction and the Essex Experience are just minutes away.

At home, open lawns and landscaped grounds create a more relaxed setting than a typical apartment complex, with nearby trail access and outdoor recreation adding even more ways to enjoy the Green Mountain State of Vermont. Pet-friendly living, comfortable one- and two-bedroom homes, and a choice of apartment or townhome-style layouts make Gardenside Commons an easy place to settle in and make your own.

It is the kind of community that feels connected when you want to get out, and comfortable when you are ready to come home.

Gardenside Commons from the air, with the Green Mountains behind

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Gardenside Commons

Can I bring a pet?

Yes. One non-aggressive pet is allowed per apartment, with a pet deposit, a monthly pet fee and participation in the pet DNA program, which keeps the grounds clean. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the property.

What is included in the rent?

At 100 Griffin Lane, rent includes heat, hot water, water, sewer, trash, recycling and compost removal, plus a space in the underground garage. At the townhomes, rent includes trash, recycling and compost removal.

What is the difference between the flats and the townhomes?

The flats at 100 Griffin Lane are in a three-floor building with an elevator, secured entry and underground parking. The townhomes at 31–85 Griffin Lane each have a private entrance, a washer and dryer in the unit, and assigned parking outside.

Is there laundry?

The townhomes have a washer and dryer in each unit. At 100 Griffin Lane, coin-operated washers and dryers are on every floor.

Is there air conditioning?

Yes. Apartments in both building types have heat pump air conditioning with an individually controlled thermostat.

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