Kensington Real Estate & Houses for Sale
Kensington has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Even though this neighbourhood is not known for its lively ambience, finding one of the a few bars is very easy as they are generally situated in very convenient locations. The noise levels in Kensington are especially low, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. It is easy to reach parks from the majority of locations within the neighbourhood since there are approximately 20 of them close by for residents to discover.
Transportation
Kensington affords house buyers several alternative modes of transportation. The reasonably good transit network allows people to get to many destinations without needing a car thanks to around 10 nearby bus lines. Home buyers who appreciate being able to walk everywhere will also be pleased with the pedestrian-friendly nature of this part of the city; meeting daily needs is easy without a vehicle. The bicycle is a good means of transportation in Kensington since there are a limited number of slopes to challenge cyclists.
Housing
Single detached homes are the predominant housing type, representing the majority of dwellings in Kensington, while small apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. About 45% of homes in this neighbourhood were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1990s. This area offers mainly four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Around three quarters of the properties in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners while renters occupy the remainder.
Services
It is typically feasible for property owners in Kensington to purchase groceries by foot. Likewise, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a fair number of options, and a small variety of coffee shops is available as well. It is also a rather short trip to a decent choice of clothing stores. In terms of education, parents and their kids will welcome that no matter where their home is located in Kensington, schools and daycares are close by.