Barrhaven

Barrhaven East is a serene and picturesque neighborhood perfect for those seeking a peaceful living environment. With an abundance of green spaces like Stonebridge on the Jock and Heart's Desire Forest/Park, outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty of opportunities for recreation and relaxation. The community is family-friendly, with easy access to daycare and primary schools, ensuring a great start for young learners. Commuting is convenient, featuring numerous bus lines and bike lanes, making travel enjoyable. Whether you prefer single-family homes or charming apartment buildings, Barrhaven East offers a welcoming atmosphere with a strong sense of community. Enjoy life in this attractive neighborhood!

Home buyers who prefer a slower-paced ambience will enjoy Barrhaven East. This neighbourhood is especially quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. Finally, there are about 40 public green spaces nearby for residents to visit, such as Nepean Woodlot and Heart's Desire Forest / Park, and they are very well-distributed, which makes it very easy to get to them.

Homeowners occupy about 80% of the dwellings in Barrhaven East while the rest are rented. In this neighbourhood, about 45% of dwellings are single detached homes, but small apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. This part of Ottawa experienced its most significant construction boom following the year 2000, so most of the available properties are from this time period. This part of the city is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes.

A grocery store is usually reachable within a rather short trip from any location in Barrhaven East. A small number of restaurants and cafes are available as well. With regards to education, parents and their kids will appreciate that no matter where their property is situated in Barrhaven East, daycares and primary schools are nearby. However, families may consider it challenging to reach high schools as pedestrians.

This area is fairly car friendly. Coming across a parking spot is quite easy. However, Barrhaven East is not particularly transit friendly. Nevertheless, commuters are served by a multitude of rapid transit stations. There are about 20 bus lines, and it is very easy to find a nearby bus stop from most homes. Bicycling is easy in Barrhaven East since the bicycling infrastructure is reasonably good, and there are a limited number of slopes. Many of the homes for sale in this part of Ottawa are located in areas that are not particularly convenient for pedestrians as few daily errands can be run without needing a car.

Barrhaven West is a serene neighborhood characterized by its tranquil atmosphere and welcoming community. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, residents have easy access to approximately 30 parks, such as Stonebridge on the Jock and W.C. Levesque Fields, ideal for leisurely strolls or family outings. With a mix of single detached homes and townhouses, the area offers a range of housing options, primarily catering to families with a higher proportion of three-bedroom homes. Residents can enjoy convenient proximity to schools, daycares, and a variety of supermarkets and dining options, making Barrhaven West a charming place to call home.

The character of Barrhaven West is exemplified by its relaxed environment. It is easy to get to parks in the neighbourhood since there are around 30 of them close by for residents to discover. This area is very quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour.

Most housing in Barrhaven West was built after the year 2000, during its biggest construction boom. In this part of Ottawa, roughly 55% of buildings are single detached homes, while the rest are mainly townhouses. Around 85% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and 15% are renters. This part of the city is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes.

Families will welcome that wherever their house is located in Barrhaven West, daycares and primary schools are nearby. In contrast, high schools are not particularly abundant and accordingly tend to require a rather long stroll to get to. Families have the choice between public and private elementary schools. Regarding eating, a fraction of house buyers in this area may be able to access the closest grocery store by walking, while others will have to use another means of transportation. There are also about 40 restaurants and coffee shops in Barrhaven West.

Driving is very often the best way to navigate Barrhaven West. Parking is generally easy. However, residents using public transit may have limited choices in Barrhaven West as a result of the service's low frequency. Nonetheless, rapid transit stations, including Marketplace 1a (a), Kilbirnie / Cairnsmore and Longfields / Golflinks, are not very far from the majority of homes in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is linked by around 20 bus lines, and bus stops are typically around the corner. This part of the city is not especially well-suited for those who travel on foot because carrying out daily needs is at times difficult without a car. In contrast, cycling is easy in Barrhaven West since there are a fair number of bike lanes, and there are a limited number of hills for cyclists to brave.