Condos For Sale in Chartwell, West Vancouver

Driving is very often the favoured approach to move around in Chartwell. It is very easy to come across a parking spot, and it is a very short car ride to the nearest highway, such as Taylor Offramp Way, from any home in this area. In contrast, the public transit system in Chartwell is not very accessible. Nonetheless, house owners benefit from a few bus lines, and the closest bus stop is generally just around the corner. Most houses for sale in this part of West Vancouver are located in places that are not very well-suited for walking as carrying out daily needs is occasionally challenging. Moving around by bicycle is also difficult in Chartwell since riding a bike is made arduous by the often sloping terrain, and the bicycling network is not very comprehensive.

Families will value that wherever their house is located in Chartwell, both primary and secondary schools are nearby. In contrast, daycares are not abundant and consequently not always within walking distance. In terms of food, buying one's groceries usually necessitates the use of a car in Chartwell.

Chartwell is a very good neighbourhood to buy a home in for those who prefer a slower-paced ambience. This part of West Vancouver is very quiet overall, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic - however noise can be bothersome closer to Trans-Canada Highway or taylor way. Lastly, there are about 30 parks close by for residents to relax in, making them very easy to get to from most locations in Chartwell.

In Chartwell, roughly 85% of buildings are single detached homes, and the rest of the dwellings are mainly duplexes. This neighbourhood is especially good for those looking for four or more bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy around three quarters of the units in Chartwell whereas renters occupy the remainder. About 40% of homes in this part of the municipality were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1980s.