Old Barrhaven West Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Home buyers who prefer a relaxed atmosphere will enjoy Old Barrhaven West. This part of Ottawa is especially quiet, as the streets are very tranquil. Lastly, most locations in the neighbourhood have reasonably good access to green spaces, such as Ken Ross Park and Strandherd Ultimate Fields, since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to explore.

Transportation

Driving is a very good transportation option in Old Barrhaven West. It is convenient to find a place to park, and nearby highways, such as Highway 416, are fairly easy to access from any home in this part of Ottawa. However, travelling by transit can be sometimes challenging in Old Barrhaven West as a result of the service's low frequency. Thankfully, there are many rapid transit stations. There are about 20 bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is generally around the corner. Old Barrhaven West is not particularly conducive to pedestrians as few daily needs can be carried out without a car. On the other hand, Old Barrhaven West is cycling-friendly since there are few hills to challenge cyclists, and there are a fair number of bike lanes.

Housing

In Old Barrhaven West, roughly 55% of buildings are single detached homes, but townhouses are also present in the housing stock. About 45% of properties in this neighbourhood were built in the 1980s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 2000s. This part of the city is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. About 90% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and the rest are renters.

Services

A grocery store is ordinarily reachable within a rather short walk from any location in this area. In addition, those who like to eat in restaurants will have a fair number of options, and house buyers benefit from a few cafes as well. With regards to education, it is a rather short walk to get to schools and daycares from any location in this neighbourhood.