Leacock Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Leacock is a very good neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a calm ambience. There is a fair amount of greenery in this area as there are numerous tree-lined streets. Public green spaces, including Ron Watson Park and L'Amoureaux Park, are very well-distributed and there are approximately 40 of them nearby for residents to visit, making them very easy to get to. This area is very quiet overall, as the streets are very tranquil.

Transportation

Leacock enables home buyers to travel using a diversity of means of transportation. Leacock has a reasonably good public transit system. More precisely, house owners benefit from approximately 10 bus lines, and the closest bus stop is generally very close by. People who appreciate being able to walk to everything will also welcome the pedestrian-friendly character of Leacock; running daily errands is easy without the use of a vehicle, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. It is convenient to move around by bike in Leacock.

Housing

About 45% of buildings are large apartment buildings, making it easy to find apartments in Leacock, and the remaining houses are mainly single detached homes. This part of the city has a good selection of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. About 60% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and 40% are renters. This neighbourhood experienced its main construction boom in the 1960s and 1970s, so most of the available housing stock is from this era.

Services

In this area, parents and their children will generally be able to reach schools and daycares as pedestrians. In terms of food, a supermarket is generally reachable within a reasonably short stroll from anywhere in Leacock. Moreover, thanks to 40-odd restaurants and cafes in this area, there is usually a spot to get a meal or beverage just around the corner.