Orleans Chapel Hill Real Estate & Houses for Sale
The character of Orleans Chapel Hill is exemplified by its calm atmosphere. This neighbourhood is reasonably quiet overall, as there are low levels of noise from traffic. Lastly, there are approximately 40 green spaces close by for residents to discover, like Barrington Park and Pierre Rocque Park, and they are very well-situated, which makes it very easy to access them.
Transportation
This area is fairly appropriate for cycling since there are a good number of bike lanes. Walking is also rather feasible for home buyers in this area; many daily needs can be met without the use of a car. Orleans Chapel Hill is not particularly transit friendly. Thankfully, there are about 20 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most residences. On the other hand, the car is very often the favoured means of transportation in this part of Ottawa. It is a rather short drive to the closest highway from any home in Orleans Chapel Hill, and it is easy to find a place to park.
Housing
The substantial proportion of single detached homes in the housing stock of Orleans Chapel Hill is an important part of its character. This neighbourhood experienced its most significant construction boom in the 1980s, so most of the available properties are from this era. This neighbourhood offers mainly four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Roughly 85% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and 15% are rented.
Services
The closest grocery store in Orleans Chapel Hill is usually only a short walk away. In addition, a restaurant is often just around the corner, and residents can enjoy a few cafes as well. Concerning education, it is a short distance to reach primary schools and daycares from any location in Orleans Chapel Hill. In contrast, high schools are not particularly abundant and thus not always within walking distance.