Sentinel Hill Real Estate & Houses for Sale

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Sentinel Hill is a good option. Although this part of the municipality is not known for its lively atmosphere, with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located within walking distance. Sentinel Hill is reasonably quiet, as the streets are usually tranquil, however noise can be an issue near Taylor Offramp Way or Trans-Canada Highway. The majority of locations in the neighbourhood have fairly good access to public green spaces, like Klahanie Park and Hollyburn Country Club, since there are around 20 of them nearby for residents to relax in.

Transportation

Sentinel Hill will draw house buyers who want to reside in a compact community as it is moderately accommodating to pedestrians; many daily errands can be run without the need to get in a vehicle. This part of West Vancouver is also conducive to cycling. Sentinel Hill is not very transit friendly. Nonetheless, there are about 10 bus lines passing through the neighbourhood, and it is very easy to get to a nearby bus stop from most residences. In contrast, the best method of transportation in this part of West Vancouver is usually driving. It is convenient to park, and it is a short car ride to the closest highway, such as Taylor Offramp Way, from any home in this part of the municipality.

Housing

Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing many dwellings in Sentinel Hill, and the rest of the homes are mainly large apartment buildings and duplexes. Around 40% of properties in this part of West Vancouver were constructed before the 1960s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 2000s. This neighbourhood offers mainly three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. About three quarters of the population of this neighbourhood own their home whereas the remainder are renters.

Services

Families will value the proximity to daycares and primary schools, which are within walking distance from vast majority houses for sale in Sentinel Hill. On the other hand, parents may find it difficult for their children to reach high schools as pedestrians. When it comes to eating, a supermarket is usually reachable within a rather short walk from anywhere in this area. Likewise, those who are fond of eating in restaurants or cafes will have a good number of opportunities in Sentinel Hill.