Carlingwood West - Glabar Park - McKellar Heights Real Estate & Houses for Sale
Carlingwood West - Glabar Park - McKellar Heights is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this part of Ottawa. Even though this area is not known for its lively ambience, its main streets can still be quite dynamic, and with the nightlife venues in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located around the corner. The noise levels in Carlingwood West - Glabar Park - McKellar Heights are quite low, as the streets are generally calm, however noise can be an issue near Highway 417. There are over 50 public green spaces close by for residents to check out, including Carlington Park and Whitehaven / George C. Brown Park, and they are very well-spread out, which makes them easy to reach.
Transportation
Carlingwood West - Glabar Park - McKellar Heights will appeal to property owners that use various means of transportation. This neighbourhood is moderately conducive to pedestrians; running day-to-day errands is easy without the use of a car, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Active property owners will also be pleased with the rather bike-friendly nature of Carlingwood West - Glabar Park - McKellar Heights. For instance, there are a fair number of bike lanes. With around 40 nearby bus lines, the public transit system in Carlingwood West - Glabar Park - McKellar Heights is moderately convenient. Commuting by car is also straightforward in this area. The majority of homes for sale are a short car ride from the closest highway, such as Highway 417, and parking is easy.
Housing
About 45% of homes in Carlingwood West - Glabar Park - McKellar Heights were constructed pre-1960, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s. In this area, the majority of dwellings are single detached homes, whereas the rest are mainly large apartment buildings and townhouses. Homeowners occupy about three quarters of the units in Carlingwood West - Glabar Park - McKellar Heights and one quarter are rented. This part of Ottawa is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes.
Services
A supermarket is usually reachable within a short trip from most houses for sale in Carlingwood West - Glabar Park - McKellar Heights. Additionally, there are a good number of opportunities in close proximity for those who care about restaurants and cafes. As far as education is concerned, daycares and schools are convenient to reach by foot from most houses for sale in Carlingwood West - Glabar Park - McKellar Heights.