Shipyard, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Real Estate and Homes for Sale
In Shipyard, about 45% of dwellings are single detached homes, and the remaining houses are mainly small apartment buildings. This neighbourhood experienced its most significant construction boom pre-1960, so most of the available properties are from this time period. This area offers mainly three bedroom and two bedroom homes. Renters occupy roughly 55% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood and 45% are occupied by owners. Read more about Shipyard real estate
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Transportation
Driving is usually the preferred transportation option in Shipyard. Most properties for sale are a rather short drive from the closest highway, and it is very easy to park. Travelling on foot is not particularly feasible for home buyers in this part of Cape Breton as many daily needs are at times challenging to meet by walking.
Services
Parents and their kids will find that no matter where their house is situated in Shipyard, primary schools and daycares are nearby. However, this area does not have any high schools. Regarding food, shopping for one's groceries frequently demands the use of a vehicle in Shipyard. Nevertheless, it is generally a very short distance to the nearest pharmacy, which can provide some basic food items.
Character
Shipyard offers a calm ambience and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time outdoors. This neighbourhood is very quiet overall, as the streets tend to be very tranquil. Lastly, green spaces, like Rotary Park, are especially well-distributed and there are a few of them close by for residents to relax in, which results in them being easy to get to from the majority of locations within Shipyard.
