Glenorchy, Oakville, Ontario Real Estate and Homes for Sale
Most housing in Glenorchy was built after the year 2000, during its largest construction boom. Many dwellings are single detached homes, making it easy to find detached homes in this neighbourhood, while townhouses are also present in the housing stock. About three quarters of the properties in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners whereas the remainder are rented. Although this part of Oakville is especially good for those looking for four or more bedroom homes. Read more about Glenorchy real estate
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Transportation
Glenorchy is especially car friendly. Parking is easy, and the majority of properties for sale are a rather short drive from the closest highway, such as Highway 407. In contrast, commuting by transit can be challenging in Glenorchy due to the infrequent service. Nonetheless, property owners are served by a few bus lines, and bus stops are commonly relatively close by. Moving around by bicycle is challenging in Glenorchy because there are very few bike lanes, and the terrain is not particularly flat. Glenorchy is also not very well-suited for those who travel by foot since running daily errands is impractical on foot.
Services
Primary schools are convenient to get to on foot from anywhere in this part of Oakville. In contrast, Glenorchy does not have any high schools. Concerning eating, accessing the nearest supermarket by walking is an option for some, but not all, house buyers in Glenorchy. There are also a few opportunities for those who value nearby restaurants.
Character
The character of Glenorchy is exemplified by its relaxed environment. This part of the town is reasonably quiet overall, as there are low levels of noise from traffic - however some parts can be quite noisy, especially near Highway 407. Lastly, it is easy to reach green spaces in the neighbourhood, since there are about 10 of them nearby for residents to check out, like Neyagawa Woods and East Morrison Creek Trail.