Westmount Real Estate & Houses for Sale

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Westmount is a reasonably good option. Westmount is very good for those who like quiet surroundings, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. However, there are around 20 green spaces close by for residents to visit, such as Kinsmen Park and Jackson Park, and they are especially well-distributed, which makes it easy to reach them. Finally, although this part of Peterborough is not known for its lively ambience, with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very hard to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located very far.

Transportation

Driving is a fairly good transportation option in Westmount. Coming across a place to park is quite easy. On the other hand, the transit in Westmount is rather limited. Nonetheless, there are a few bus lines passing through the neighbourhood, and bus stops are usually very close by. It is convenient to travel by bike in this area. On the other hand, walking is not very common in Westmount, despite the fact that many daily needs can be carried out without the use of a vehicle.

Housing

In Westmount, most dwellings are single detached homes, while the remainder are mainly large apartment buildings. Around 45% of properties in this neighbourhood were constructed between 1960 and 1980, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s. This part of Peterborough is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Around 70% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home whereas the rest are renters.

Services

In this part of the city, families will generally be able to reach daycares and schools on foot. When it comes to food, the nearest supermarket in Westmount is usually only a rather short stroll away. In addition, Westmount is a fairly good place in which to eat out, and home buyers are served by a few cafes as well.