2 br / 2.0 ba, $2180, 31-85 Griffin Ln, Essex Junction, VT 05452

2 bed, 2 bath apartment with heat hot water included & pet friendly (100 Griffin Ln #303) - Application Status: AVAILABLE The Oak 2 Bed, 2 Bath | Gardenside Commons 100 Griffin Lane, Essex Junction, VT 05452 Room to spread out. The Oak is one of Gardenside Commons' largest and most sought-after homes a bright, elevator-served two-bedroom, two-bath with a warm, welcoming feel and space that lives well for roommates, guests, or a home office. Named for the grandest of the shade trees that give this community its character, The Oak lives up to it: generous rooms, a proper great room, and thoughtful touches you don't expect at this price. At the heart of the home is a chef-friendly kitchen with rich cabinetry, gleaming granite countertops, a double sink, and a full appliance suite including a dishwasher all warmed by under-cabinet lighting that makes the space glow after dark. The open great room is anchored by a ceiling fan and opens to a Juliet balcony your own framed view over the community greens, perfect for morning coffee and fresh air. Wood-style floors run through the living areas; the two bedrooms are soft and carpeted. The layout is built for real life: two true bedrooms and two full bathrooms mean everyone gets their own space, one bedroom enjoys a private walk-in closet, and the primary is served by its own ensuite bath. A relaxing soaking tub and designer lighting round out the baths. A heat pump delivers efficient air conditioning and comfort year-round, with individually controlled heat you set yourself. And the value is genuine: your rent includes heat, hot water, water, sewer, and trash, recycling & compost removal so your monthly budget stays simple. The building adds secured entry, elevator access, on-floor laundry, and heated underground parking, all just minutes from the Essex Experience shops and restaurants, the historic Five Corners district, VAST trail access, and I-89. _______ Why The Oak? Gardenside Commons names its homes for the trees that shade its grounds The Maple, The Lindenwood, and now The Oak. We saved the oak, the strongest and most generous of them, for one of our largest layouts: two bedrooms, two baths, a great room, and a balcony. Substantial, warm, and built to last a home with room to grow. The Oak our largest two-bedroom; grand, warm, and generous. _______ Space to spread out. Comfort included. _______ One non-aggressive pet welcome (deposit, monthly pet fee, and pet DNA program apply). Smoke-free community. Ask about current move-in specials. Included in rent: heat, hot water, water, sewer, trash, recycling & compost. Photos, Videos, & 3D Tours may be a likeness only. _______ Flexible Approval Options Our goal is to be flexible and to provide multiple pathways for qualified applicants to move forward. If you're close to qualifying but not quite at our approval threshold, you still have options: Cosigner Option A qualified cosigner may allow you to meet eligibility requirements. TheGuarantors Option If you don't have a cosigner, you may be able to move forward by purchasing a bond/insurance product through TheGuarantors.