Alwington Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Alwington has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Even though this part of Kingston is not known for its lively ambience, with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located within walking distance. Alwington is very good for those who like quiet areas, as the streets tend to be very peaceful. It is easy to access public green spaces in the neighbourhood since there are about 20 of them close by for residents to discover.

Transportation

No matter the means of transportation, it is fairly simple to travel in Alwington. Homeowners can depend on public transit to get around in Alwington owing to approximately 20 nearby bus lines. Traveling as a pedestrian is also fairly practical for residents in this area, although running daily errands is at times challenging without a vehicle. Physically active home buyers will enjoy the moderately bicycling-friendly nature of this area. In particular, Alwington boasts fairly good cycling infrastructure.

Housing

In Alwington, most buildings are single detached homes, while small apartment buildings and duplexes make up most of the remaining housing stock. This neighbourhood also has a choice of unit sizes - there is a higher proportion of four or more bedroom homes in this neighbourhood. Homeowners occupy around two thirds of the dwellings in Alwington while the rest are rented. This area experienced its most significant building boom pre-1960, so most of the available housing is from this era.

Services

It is a short walk to access primary schools and daycares from most homes for sale in Alwington. However, there are no high schools in this part of Kingston. When it comes to food, it is usually possible for house buyers in Alwington to buy groceries by walking. Furthermore, Alwington is a fairly good place in which to go out to eat or go to a cafe.