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Open Houses in Donkin, Cape Breton Municipality

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Donkin

The community of Donkin is part of the municipality of Cape Breton Municipality, Nova Scotia, which is located in the Cape Breton metropolitan area.

Transportation

The car is very often the favoured transportation option in this area. Coming across a parking spot is generally easy. The bicycle is a sometimes poor mode of transportation in this community since the cycling network is not very well-developed, and there are a good number of slopes to challenge cyclists. Most houses for sale in this area are located in places that are also not very suitable for walking as running daily errands is nearly impossible on foot.

Services

It is a reasonably short walk to get to primary schools from anywhere in Donkin. In contrast, Donkin does not have any high schools. With regards to food, in all but a very small number of cases, a car is required to buy groceries.

Character

The character of Donkin is exemplified by its relaxed atmosphere. The noise levels in this part of Cape Breton Municipality are especially low, as the streets are usually very tranquil. Lastly, there are a few parks nearby for residents to enjoy, which makes them very easy to reach from the majority of locations within the community.

Housing

The predominance of single detached homes in the housing stock of Donkin is an important part of its character. About 45% of homes in this community were built prior to the 1960s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s. This part of Cape Breton Municipality also has a variety of housing sizes; this area is particularly good for those looking for three bedroom homes. About 85% of the properties in the community are occupied by homeowners while the remainder are rented.
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