Laurentian West Real Estate & Houses for Sale
The character of Laurentian West is exemplified by its calm environment. This area is wonderful for those who need a quiet atmosphere, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. Finally, it is very easy to access green spaces from many locations in the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to enjoy.
Transportation
Travelling by bicycle is convenient in this part of Kitchener because the bicycling infrastructure is good. People who appreciate living in a walkable area will also be pleased with the fairly pedestrian-friendly nature of Laurentian West, although running common errands is sometimes challenging without a vehicle. Laurentian West is a very good part of Kitchener for driving. It is easy to access a parking spot, and many properties for sale are a rather short drive from the nearest highway, such as Highway 7 & 8. On the other hand, Laurentian West is not very transit friendly. Nonetheless, house owners have access to a few bus lines, and bus stops are ordinarily very close by.
Housing
In Laurentian West, the majority of buildings are single detached homes, while townhouses make up most of the remaining housing stock. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy about three quarters of the units in Laurentian West while renters occupy the remainder. This neighbourhood experienced its biggest construction boom following the year 2000, so most of the available housing stock is from this time period.
Services
It is a very short walk to reach primary schools and daycares from any location in Laurentian West. However, there are only a very small number of high schools and thus they can be a very long distance away. When it comes to eating, it is very easy to reach the closest supermarket without needing to get in a vehicle in Laurentian West. In addition, a restaurant is commonly just around the corner, and residents are served by a few cafes as well.