Britannia, Calgary, Alberta Real Estate and Homes for Sale
The predominance of single detached homes in the housing stock of Britannia is an important part of its character. This neighbourhood offers mainly three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Roughly 85% of the properties in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners whereas the rest are rented. This area experienced its largest construction boom pre-1960, so most of the available housing is from this time period. Read more about Britannia real estate
Transportation
Physically active people will be pleased with the pedestrian-friendly nature of Britannia; meeting daily needs is convenient, and a variety of businesses are reasonably close by. Despite the fact that there are not many hills to confront cyclists, it is difficult to get around by bicycle in this part of the city as. Britannia is car friendly. Parking is generally easy. However, the public transit service in this part of Calgary is somewhat poor. Nonetheless, the neighbourhood is connected by a few bus lines, and bus stops are generally nearby.
Services
It is a short walk to get to schools and daycares from most homes for sale in this part of the city. With respect to eating, it is often practical for home buyers in Britannia to purchase general and specialty groceries on foot. Likewise, there are a fair number of opportunities for those who value nearby restaurants and cafes. It is also a rather short walk to a good selection of clothing stores.
Character
People who prefer a slower-paced atmosphere will enjoy Britannia. Most areas in this part of Calgary are very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. Finally, parks are very easy to access since there are a few of them close by for residents to discover.
