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| Amenities | Customizable Layouts, Deep Lots Backing onto Green Space, Near Downtown Elora, Riverside Setting, Trails & Parks |
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South River by Granite Homes in Elora
Starting From the $700,000’s
South River by Granite Homes is a low-rise community in Elora featuring a new release of 38′ single-detached homes, plus townhomes and semi-detached bungalofts. Set on deep lots backing onto green space steps from downtown Elora and minutes from Guelph, the community pairs small-town charm with customizable, family-focused designs.
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Description
Riverside Living in Historic Elora
Introduction
South River by Granite Homes is a community in Elora, within the Township of Centre Wellington, offering condo townhomes and single-detached homes on 38 and 45 foot lots, with select deep lots reaching 177 feet. Granite describes the neighbourhood as steps from downtown Elora, with restaurants and shopping close by. The model home is at 47 Imrie Road, and Guelph, Kitchener and Waterloo are all described as minutes away.
Design
Granite Homes builds South River in two storeys, with plans such as the Welland, a 2,410 square foot home with three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a loft, and the Rutherford, a 3,353 square foot home with four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Detached homes are offered on 38 and 45 foot lots, and select designs sit on rare 177 foot deep lots. The community has won Granite regional awards for project and model home design.
Amenities
South River is designed around the outdoors. Granite Homes lists manicured perimeter trails, parks, a naturalized playground and an amphitheatre within the community, with a focus on preserving and naturalizing the Elora countryside. Downtown Elora is described as steps away, offering restaurants and shopping, while the Elora Gorge, Elora Quarry and the Elora Cataract Trailway provide larger outdoor recreation nearby, and a hospital and everyday services are close at hand.
Village Living Near the Elora Gorge
Connectivity
South River sits in Elora, part of the Township of Centre Wellington in Wellington County, with the model home at 47 Imrie Road. Wellington Road 7 links Elora with neighbouring Fergus, and the builder describes Guelph, Kitchener and Waterloo as minutes away. Elora has no GO rail service, so most trips are by car, though a township transit study has proposed local bus routes.
Local Living
Elora is a historic village on the Grand River known for its limestone buildings, galleries and the Elora Mill, which has stood for more than 175 years. Granite Homes describes South River as steps from downtown Elora, so restaurants and shops are close at hand. The Elora Farmers’ Market runs on Saturday mornings in spring and summer at Bissell Park.
Outdoor and Recreation
The Elora Gorge Conservation Area offers 22 metre limestone cliffs, riverside trails, camping and tubing on the Grand River, while Elora Quarry has a sandy beach and a one kilometre loop trail. The Elora Cataract Trailway runs about 47 kilometres to Forks of the Credit. Inside South River, Granite Homes lists perimeter trails, parks, a naturalized playground and an amphitheatre.
Schools and Education
Elora Public School serves younger students in the village, and Centre Wellington District High School, at 906 Scotland Street in Fergus, offers grades 9 to 12 through the Upper Grand District School Board. The Wellington County Library’s Elora Branch on Geddes Street provides study space and computer access. Post-secondary options in Guelph, Kitchener and Waterloo are within regional driving distance.
Shopping and Dining
Downtown Elora, steps from South River, is the main place for restaurants, cafés, galleries and independent shops, with the historic Elora Mill as a landmark. The Elora Farmers’ Market adds local produce, meats and crafted goods on Saturdays through the warmer months. For larger shopping trips, residents head to nearby Fergus or to Guelph, Kitchener and Waterloo, all within a short regional drive.
Family and Kid Friendly Amenities
South River’s own plans include parks, a naturalized playground and an amphitheatre, giving children space to play near home. Elora Quarry has a sandy swimming beach, and the Elora Community Centre received public funding for a five million dollar renovation. The Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex in Fergus adds sports facilities, and the Elora library branch is open six days a week.
Commute and Transit Access
Elora does not have GO rail service, so most commuting is by car toward Fergus, Guelph, Kitchener and Waterloo. Centre Wellington has been studying a public transit system, with proposed routes linking Elora to a Fergus terminal and a possible direct route to Guelph Central Station for GO and VIA transfers. Reports say expanded service could begin in 2027, though timing may change.
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Life Around Elora
Elora Gorge Conservation Area
Grand River limestone gorge with cliffs about 22 metres high, riverside trails, camping and tubing.
Elora Quarry Conservation Area
Swimming quarry with a sandy beach area and a one kilometre loop trail through cedar forest.
Elora Cataract Trailway
Rail trail of about 47 kilometres from Elora to Forks of the Credit, run by the GRCA.
Centre Wellington Bus Service
Local township bus service in Elora and Fergus, with stops that include the Elora Community Centre.
Guelph Central Station
Guelph transit hub with GO and VIA connections, a proposed future destination for a direct route.
Proposed Centre Wellington Routes 1A and 1B
Study proposal linking north and south Elora to a Fergus terminal, with buses every 120 minutes.
Elora Centre for the Arts
Arts and cultural venue in Elora, part of the village’s creative scene alongside the Elora Mill.
Elora Community Centre
Municipal recreation hub in Elora that received about five million dollars in renovation funding.
Bissell Park
Riverside park on East Mill Street and the summer home of the Elora Farmers’ Market.
Downtown Elora
Walkable village centre with restaurants and shops, described by the builder as steps from South River.
Elora Farmers’ Market
Saturday morning market from 9 to 1 in spring and summer with produce, meats and local makers.
Elora Mill
Historic mill more than 175 years old and a social gathering destination in the village core.
Groves Memorial Community Hospital
Community hospital in nearby Fergus serving the Elora and Centre Wellington area.
Wellington County Library Elora Branch
Library at 144 Geddes Street with computers, printing and reference services, open six days weekly.
Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
Fergus recreation facility, also called the Fergus Sportsplex, serving Centre Wellington residents.
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