Shaughnessy Village, Montréal, Quebec Real Estate and Homes for Sale
The predominance of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of Shaughnessy Village is an important part of its character. About 40% of properties in this neighbourhood were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s. This part of Montréal offers mainly two bedroom and one bedroom homes. Roughly 90% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home whereas the rest are owners. Read more about Shaughnessy Village real estate
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Transportation
This part of Montréal offers homeowners several alternative means of transportation. The great public transit infrastructure allows people to get to many destinations without needing a car. More specifically, rapid transit stations, such as Guy-Concordia Station and Atwater Station on the Green Line, are usually nearby from most homes in the neighbourhood. Homeowners benefit from approximately 20 bus lines, and most houses are very close to a bus stop. Physically active house buyers will also welcome the especially pedestrian-friendly nature of this neighbourhood; meeting daily needs is very convenient by walking, and a variety of businesses are very close by. Moving around by bicycle is at times challenging in this part of the city because travelling by bike is made arduous by the typically steep terrain, and there are very few bike lanes. Nonetheless, there is usually a bike-share station close by.
Services
In Shaughnessy Village, families will almost always be able to get to schools and daycares on foot. When it comes to eating, a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short walk away in this part of Montréal. Rue Sainte-Catherine is among the best streets for groceries. Likewise, those who like to dine out won't have to walk far in Shaughnessy Village, where over 50 restaurants and a few coffee shops are available. It is also very convenient to reach a number of clothing stores on foot.
Character
Shaughnessy Village is a great part of Montréal for home buyers who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. There are a very large number of dynamic parts in this neighbourhood to enjoy. An extensive selection of entertainment venues can be found nearby, there are often masses of people around, and finding one of the a few bars is very easy as they are generally situated in very convenient locations. Main streets, including Rue Guy, are very good for those who enjoy going out. The greenery in this area is reasonably prominent; parks are very easy to get to since there are a few of them nearby for residents to relax in. Residents will also find that numerous tree-lined streets are present.
