Shaughnessy Village, Montréal, Quebec Real Estate and Homes for Sale
The substantial proportion of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of Shaughnessy Village is an important part of its character. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. About 90% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and 10% are owners. Around 40% of homes in this part of the city were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s. Read more about Shaughnessy Village real estate
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Transportation
Shaughnessy Village permits home buyers to move around using various means of transportation. This area has a great public transit infrastructure. In particular, rapid transit stations, including Atwater Station and Guy-Concordia Station on the Green Line, are typically nearby from the majority of residences in the neighbourhood. There are around 20 bus lines crossing the neighbourhood, and most residences are very close to a bus stop. Travelling on foot is also especially feasible for home buyers in this part of Montréal; all daily errands can be run without the use of a car, and numerous businesses of different types can be found as well. Despite the fact that bike-share stations are hardly ever more than a few blocks away, bicycling is occasionally challenging in Shaughnessy Village as bicycling is rendered strenuous by the often sloping terrain, and this neighbourhood has a quite poor cycling infrastructure.
Services
Families will value that no matter where their property is located in Shaughnessy Village, schools and daycares are nearby. At the secondary level, there are both public and private schools. With regards to food, both general and specialty grocery stores are usually accessible within a very short walk from most properties for sale in this neighbourhood. Moreover, those who enjoy dining out won't have to walk far in Shaughnessy Village, where over 50 restaurants and approximately 10 coffee shops can be found. Residents benefit from very many nearby clothing stores, for instance along Boulevard De Maisonneuve.
Character
Those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces will feel at home in Shaughnessy Village. This part of the city has many areas to visit. There is a wide variety of entertainment venues, there are often masses of people around, and it is very easy to find bars because they are well-distributed throughout the neighbourhood. Rue Sainte-Catherine in particular offers a good selection of bars. Greenery is quite present in this part of Montréal; there are a few public green spaces close by for residents to explore and they are especially well-situated, which makes them very easy to get to. Residents will also find that there are many tree-lined streets.