Barrington South Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Barrington South is a 'jack-of-all-trades' when it comes to the feel of this part of Halifax. It is easy to find lively streets in this area. Even though there are few nearby entertainment venues, there are often crowds of people around, and with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located very close by. Barrington South is very quiet, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. It is easy to access public green spaces since there are a few of them nearby for residents to unwind in.

Transportation

This neighbourhood is a very good neighbourhood for environmentally friendly transportation options. Many of the homes for sale in this part of Halifax are located in places that are especially conducive to those who travel by foot; running common errands is easy, and numerous businesses are quite close by. Biking is also convenient in this neighbourhood since the cycling network is reasonably good. The public transit system in this area is convenient thanks to approximately 20 nearby bus lines. On the other hand, cars are a rather poor means of transportation in this neighbourhood because finding a place to park is not especially easy.

Housing

In Barrington South, about 60% of dwellings are large apartment buildings, while small apartment buildings make up most of the remaining housing stock. This area is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. Roughly 95% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and 5% are owners. Roughly 30% of homes in this area were built between 1960 and 1980, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1980s.

Services

It is very often feasible for house buyers in this area to purchase general and specialty groceries by walking. Additionally, this area is a fairly good place in which to eat out or go to a cafe. It is also easy to get to a number of clothing stores on foot. Regarding education, families will welcome that no matter where their property is located in Barrington South, daycares and schools are nearby.