If you’re considering moving to Burlington and looking to buy a house, you’re probably wondering what are some of the top neighbourhoods in Burlington. Let’s list them based on the following factors: schools, access to highway, GO station, malls, community centers, parks, waterfront, and mature properties and average prices.
Keep in mind that Burlington is a growing mid-sized city, voted number 1 several year’s in a row by Money Sense magazine, and has lots to offer for everyone, be it seniors and mature home buyers, single people or a young family with little children. Burlington has many neighbourhoods some are older and mature, others are brand new designer communities that are still developing.
Millcroft
Burlington’s master planned community is one of the most highly sought after neighbourhoods in all of Halton Region. It was developed in the late 80s and features a mix of large upscale family homes on beautifully landscaped lots, and freehold or condo townhomes and bungalows. The entire neighboruhood is situated around The Millcroft Golf and Country Club. It has two public and one Catholic elementary schools, and one public and one Catholic high school. Tansley Wood Community centre and Harber Recreations centre are right in the area. Close proximity to highways 403, 407 and Appleby GO Station makes it a good commuter choice. You can find many stores, shops and restaurants, along the Appleby Line, including fitness clubs.
Alton Village
Nestled within the Niagara Escarpment Alton Village is Burlington’s newest and hottest community that’s still developing. Just like Millcroft is features large upscale homes and townhomes, with designer streets, landscape and layout. It’s very close to access to 407 highway. It’s a drive down from Appleby GO. It’s close to Appleby/Upper Middle shops and stores. And there are 3 elementary schools withing walking distance. Norton community park offers playground options for kids of all ages. The new Haber rec center has a pool and library for residents.
The Orchard
Located in the north east end of Burlington, surrounded by Millcroft, Alton Village and Bronte Creek Provincial Park, The Orchard neighbourhood has been around since 90s. Many trails make this a very nature oriented community. It’s still close to highways 403, 407 and Appleby GO Station. There are many shops, stores and restaurants along Appleby Line and Burloak Drive. You will find mainly detached homes here that are on the higher end in pricing.
Roseland
A mature and very beautiful neighbourhood Roseland has seen transformation in the last couple of years. This community is closer to the Lake Ontario. You will find a mix of new builds, older homes, condos, townhouses and detached. Something for everyone! The location is ideal. Very close to downtown, Burlington mall, Central Park, highway access to 403, choice between Burlington GO or Appleby GO. It has few schools withing walking distance as well. Just a beautiful area to live in.
Longmoor
Another mature neighbourhood Longmoor offers more affordable variety of detached homes and townhouses. Proximity to the waterfront, Palleta Mansion, Nelson Park, Burlington Mall, 403 highway access and Appleby GO station make this community a very good choice. Very safe and quiet. It features streets with lots of tall trees and dreamy feel.
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