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Toronto Real Estate, Bloor West Village, A Small Village In A Big City

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Start your search for exceptional Toronto Homes for sale, and consider Bloor West Village – one of the few Toronto “villages” to live up to its name! Affectionately known as”a small village in a big city” – Bloor West Village has the distinction of being one of the first communities (in the early 1970’s) to establish a very successful BIA (business improvement area). This model of rejuvenation has been utilized in many urban centres throughout North America and has shaped the amazing shopping district that exists here today.

The Bloor West Village neighbourhood lies just north of Bloor St. West- just east of Jane St and just west of High Park with easy access routes to 2 subway stations (Runnymede and Jane) as well as the Gardiner Expressway and Lakeshore routes for easy access to the central Toronto core. Lake Ontario and the Martin Goodman trail with its extensive walking and cycling paths is also nearby.

Leave your car behind and stroll along the dense 10 block section of Bloor St. W that is officially “the Village” and experience its energetic vibe and many charming European style shops. There are over 400 shops, eateries and services here – cafes, boutique stores, specialty food and meat shops, amazing bakeries and abundant green grocers (some featuring organic produce).Shoppers return again and again, making Bloor West Village one of the more popular shopping districts in Toronto, Ontario. Looking to keep fit – Bloor West Village is also a growingly active neighbourhood with several studios and gyms that have opened over the past few years. The Village has something for everyone!

What is it like to live here one might ask? Singles and families love to call it home and are drawn to this welcoming mature neighbourhood with abundant towering maples and oak trees and green spaces – for a variety of reasons.

Unlike the suburbs, with their cookie cutter houses – typical Bloor West Village homes constructed between 1912-1925 have a lot to offer. Originally similar in size and style most homes are now often quite unique due to personalization, renovation & expansion over the years! These 2 storey 3-4 bedroom brick detached and semi detached homes feature wonderful wide traditional porches ( enjoy a book or your morning coffee – or watch your children play), lots of wood trim and accents throughout, fireplaces and hardwood floors.

Recently it has become common to see small homes on larger lots replaced with modern new builds- so there is also a blend of old and new. Private drives are a rarity. It is the city – after all! Parking pads, laneways or the very common mutual drive are the standard parking options. Many residents use street parking, or “think green” and take the very convenient subway or the new cycle pathway along Annette St to get around. Zip and Autoshare cars are available in designated parking lots.

A family oriented community with several recreation centres, parkettes and a wide selection of great schools offering a variety of good music & sports programs, as well as French Immersion. Choose from Annette Public School, Runnymede Public School, Humberside Collegiate School, Western Technical School St. Pius X and St Cecilia Catholic Schools- or 2 privately run Montessori schools.

Another wonderful neighbourhood draw, is the close proximity to the city’s biggest park – High Park! Just a brisk walk or short subway ride away- this 399 acre city landmark features manicured gardens, a large outdoor pool & wading pool, Jamie Bell Adventure Playground (an incredible wooden “castle-like” structure) designed by children in 1998, picnic areas, tennis courts animal paddocks & tranquil Grenadier pond along the southerly park limits- near Lake Ontario. The westerly section of Bloor West Village is steps to Etienne Brule Park- near historic Old Mill. A pretty meandering green space- it features extensive walking and cycling paths adjacent to the Humber River, as well as scenic picnic areas.

Looking for a Bloor West Village home for sale, or simply interested in discovering more about other West Toronto Neighbourhoods?

Toronto Realtor Nadine Itiniant would love to help you find a great home in a great Toronto Neighbourhood. A lifelong Torontonian, and realtor with over 20 years of real estate sales experience, contact her today!

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