Westmount, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Real Estate and Homes for Sale
About 40% of homes in Westmount were constructed pre-1960, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 2000s. The large percentage of single detached homes in the housing stock of this area is an important part of its character. Roughly three quarters of the dwellings in the community are occupied by homeowners and the remainder are rented. This community is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Read more about Westmount real estate
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Transportation
Cars are a great transportation option in this part of Cape Breton. It is very convenient to find a parking spot. It is very challenging for pedestrians to get around in this community because very few common errands can be run on foot.
Services
Primary schools are easy to walk to from anywhere in Westmount. On the other hand, there are no high schools in Westmount. When it comes to food, buying one's groceries very often requires the use of a car in this area. There are a few restaurants in Westmount.
Character
Westmount offers a slower-paced environment and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time outdoors. Green spaces, such as Petersfield Provincial Park, are very well-situated and there are a few of them nearby for residents to visit, which results in them being easy to get to from a large number of locations in this community. Most areas in this part of Cape Breton are especially quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic.
