Buckmaster's Circle Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Buckmaster's Circle is appealing, as it has both vibrant and quiet areas. Although the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this part of the city, its busier streets can still be quite dynamic, and with its around 20 nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities. At the same time, the noise levels in this neighbourhood are very low, as the streets tend to be especially peaceful.

Transportation

Walking is convenient for property owners in this neighbourhood; meeting daily needs is easy without a vehicle, and plenty of businesses are rather close at hand. On the other hand, Buckmaster's Circle is not particularly cycling-friendly because cyclists are faced with a considerable amount of hills, and the bicycling network is sometimes poor. The public transit infrastructure in this neighbourhood is fairly poor. Nevertheless, there are a few bus lines, and it is very easy to find a nearby bus stop from most properties. In contrast, driving is a reasonably good transportation option in Buckmaster's Circle. Nearby highways are especially easy to reach from any location in this area, and it is easy to park.

Housing

A majority of the housing growth in Buckmaster's Circle occurred pre-1960. In this neighbourhood, roughly 20% of buildings are small apartment buildings, and the remainder are mainly single detached homes and townhouses. There are equal parts renters and owners living in this part of St. John's. This neighbourhood has a good choice of unit sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms.

Services

The nearest grocery store in this part of St. John's is typically only a short stroll away. Furthermore, there are a fair number of opportunities in close proximity for those who care about restaurants and cafes. It is also convenient to access a number of clothing stores as a pedestrian. Concerning education, schools and daycares are straightforward to reach without needing to get in a vehicle from most houses for sale in this neighbourhood.