Old Barrhaven West Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Old Barrhaven West is an excellent neighbourhood to buy a home in for those who prefer a calm ambience. This area is very quiet, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. Lastly, there are over 50 parks close by for residents to visit, like Strandherd Ultimate Fields and Ken Ross Park, and they are very well-spread out, making them easy to get to.

Transportation

Old Barrhaven West is a very good part of Ottawa for travelling by car. Finding a place to park is quite easy, and the majority of properties for sale are a rather short car ride from the nearest highway, such as Highway 416. In contrast, the public transit service in Old Barrhaven West is not particularly frequent. Nonetheless, house owners benefit from plenty of rapid transit stations. There are about 20 bus lines crossing the neighbourhood, and most residences are very close to a bus stop. It is at times difficult for people walking to get around in this area as running common errands is occasionally difficult without needing a vehicle. On the other hand, Old Barrhaven West is fairly amenable to cycling as there are a good number of bike lanes, and the area is moderately flat.

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

It is typically feasible for house buyers in Old Barrhaven West to do their grocery shopping without a vehicle. Moreover, a restaurant is often just around the corner, and residents can enjoy a few cafes as well. As far as education is concerned, daycares and schools are easy to get to without the use of a vehicle from anywhere in Old Barrhaven West.