Saanich Core Real Estate & Houses for Sale
Saanich Core is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this area. Saanich Core is reasonably quiet, as there are low levels of noise from traffic. On the other hand, a lot of locations in the neighbourhood have fairly good access to green spaces, such as Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary and Topaz Park, since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to visit. Finally, although the ambience is not the liveliest in this area finding one of the a few bars is very easy because they are generally located very close by.
Transportation
Regardless of the mode of transportation, it is rather simple to move around in Saanich Core. Owing to about 20 nearby bus lines, Saanich Core is rather transit friendly. A majority of the houses for sale in this neighbourhood are located in places that are also convenient for those who prefer to travel by walking; most day-to-day needs are easy to meet without a vehicle, and various businesses are rather close by. Saanich Core will attract physically active house buyers since it is fairly suited for cycling. More precisely, the bicycling network is good.
Housing
Roughly 30% of homes in Saanich Core were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1980s. The sizeable percentage of small apartment buildings in the housing stock of this area is an important part of its character. The proportions of homeowners and renters are about even. This area is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes.
Services
It is a short trip to get to primary schools and daycares from any location in Saanich Core. On the other hand, it can be difficult to travel to high schools from properties for sale in this part of Saanich. With respect to eating, it is very often an option for home buyers in this part of the municipality to do their groceries on foot. Additionally, with 50-odd restaurants and cafes in Saanich Core, there is usually a spot to get some food or drink just around the corner. It is also a short stroll to a very good choice of clothing stores.