Glebe - Dows Lake Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Glebe - Dows Lake has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Although this area is not known for its lively ambience, the vibe can still be quite energetic around its busier streets, and finding one of the about 20 bars is very easy because they are generally situated in especially convenient locations. Glebe - Dows Lake is reasonably quiet overall, as the streets are usually peaceful, however noise can be an issue close to Highway 417 or the railway line. Green spaces, such as Fletcher Wildlife Gardens and Dominion Arboretum, are especially well-situated and there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to enjoy, which makes it very easy to access them from the majority of locations within the neighbourhood.

Transportation

Glebe - Dows Lake permits home buyers to get around by several alternative means of transportation. Thanks to 2 train stations (e.g., Carleton Station and Carling Station), and approximately 10 nearby bus lines, the transit service in Glebe - Dows Lake is very good. A majority of the homes for sale in this neighbourhood are located in places that are also especially conducive to people who travel by foot; most common errands can be run without needing a vehicle, and a variety of businesses are fairly close at hand. Riding a bike is particularly prevalent in Glebe - Dows Lake since there are a fair number of bike lanes.

Housing

Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing around 30% of buildings in Glebe - Dows Lake, whereas the remainder are mainly large apartment buildings and small apartment buildings. This neighbourhood also has a good variety of unit sizes - houses range from lofts to four or more bedrooms. The split between renters and homeowners is about even. This area experienced its most significant building boom before the 1960s, so most of the available housing is from this time period.

Services

Parents and their children will welcome that no matter where their property is located in Glebe - Dows Lake, daycares and schools are close by. Regarding food, both general and specialty grocery stores are typically accessible within a very short trip from anywhere in this part of Ottawa. Additionally, owing to over 150 restaurants and approximately 10 coffee shops, Glebe - Dows Lake is a very good place in which to go out to eat, for example on Bank Street. It is also a short distance to a very good selection of clothing stores.