Open Houses in Barrington South, Halifax

Homeowners in Barrington South benefit from various alternatives to move around without using a car. Walking is very practical for property owners in this part of the municipality; many daily errands can be run on foot, and numerous businesses are reasonably close by. Barrington South is also appropriate for bicycling because there are a good number of bike lanes. This neighbourhood is a fairly pleasant part of Halifax for moving around by public transit. Homeowners benefit from approximately 20 bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is typically very close. However, cars are a somewhat poor transportation option in Barrington South as it is challenging to find a parking spot, and it is a very long drive to the closest highway from any home in this part of the municipality.

It is very often an option for property owners in Barrington South to buy general and specialty groceries by walking. Furthermore, there is usually a restaurant or cafe in close proximity. It is also easy to get to a selection of clothing stores on foot. With respect to education, families will find that no matter where their house is located in Barrington South, daycares and schools are close by.

Barrington South has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. It is easy to find bustling areas in this neighbourhood. Even though there is a poor selection of entertainment venues, the streets are usually busy with people, and with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located very close by. The noise levels in Barrington South are very low, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. There are a few green spaces close by for residents to unwind in and they are especially well-distributed, resulting in them being very easy to reach from a large number of locations within the neighbourhood.

Roughly 95% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and 5% are owners. In this neighbourhood, about 60% of dwellings are large apartment buildings, and the remainder are mainly small apartment buildings. Around 30% of properties in this part of the municipality were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1980s. Notably, this neighbourhood is good for those looking for one bedroom homes.