Britannia Village Real Estate & Houses for Sale
Britannia Village offers a relaxed environment and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time outdoors. This area is very quiet overall, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. Finally, it is very easy to access public green spaces in the neighbourhood since there are about 10 of them close by for residents to explore.
Transportation
Britannia Village will appeal to property owners that appreciate a variety of modes of transportation. Owing to a few nearby bus lines, residents can count on public transit to navigate Britannia Village. Physically active property owners will also be pleased with the moderately cycling-friendly character of this area. More precisely, cyclists do not encounter significant slopes. It is difficult for pedestrians to get around in this area as running day-to-day errands is impractical without the need for a vehicle. On the other hand, cars are an excellent medium of transportation in Britannia Village. It is a rather short drive to the nearest highway from anywhere in this part of Ottawa, and parking is quite easy.
Housing
A majority of the housing growth in Britannia Village happened between 1960 and 1980. Single detached homes are the predominant housing type, representing roughly one third of dwellings in this part of the city, while the rest are mainly large apartment buildings and townhouses. The split between homeowners and renters is about even. This neighbourhood offers mainly two bedroom and three bedroom homes.
Services
It is often possible for property owners in this area to shop for groceries by walking. Moreover, those who like to eat in restaurants will have a good number of options. Concerning education, parents and their children will appreciate that no matter where their house is situated in this part of the city, daycares and primary schools are nearby. In contrast, there are no high schools in this area.