Bedford Park, Toronto Rentals

Bedford Park affords house buyers the choice between a diversity of means of transportation. The reasonably good public transit infrastructure allows people to get to many destinations without needing a car. For example, the closest rapid transit station, such as Lawrence Station - Southbound Platform and Lawrence Station - Northbound Platform on the Line 1 (Yonge-University), is generally a short walk away from most residences in the neighbourhood. There are a few bus lines crossing the neighbourhood, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most homes. Most homes for sale in this neighbourhood are located in areas that are also suitable for walking; many daily errands can be run on foot, and many businesses are quite close by. It is easy to commute by bike in this part of the city.

It is a very short walk to access daycares and schools from anywhere in this neighbourhood. Parents can choose between public and private elementary schools. With regards to eating, it is very easy to access both a general and a specialty grocery store on foot from any location in Bedford Park. Furthermore, there are a good number of choices within walking distance for those who appreciate restaurants and cafes.

The character of Bedford Park is exemplified by its relaxed ambience. The greenery in this area is especially prominent as a lot of tree-lined streets are around. It is very easy to get to green spaces from the majority of locations within the neighbourhood since there are a few of them nearby for residents to relax in. This area is also very quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic.

A majority of the housing growth in Bedford Park took place before the 1960s. In this part of the city, most dwellings are single detached homes, and the rest are mainly small apartment buildings and townhouses. Roughly three quarters of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and the remainder are rented. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes.