Princess-Rosethorn

Nestled in the heart of Toronto, Princess-Rosethorn offers a delightful blend of tranquility and convenience. Its pedestrian-friendly environment and excellent transit options make daily errands effortless. Residents enjoy easy access to grocery stores, charming cafés, and top-rated schools, all within a short stroll. The abundance of parks, such as the serene Etobicoke Hydro Green Space and expansive Islington Golf Club, provides ample opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy nature. With its tree-lined streets and variety of housing options, including spacious single detached homes, this community is ideal for families and those seeking a peaceful lifestyle while still close to city amenities.

The character of Princess-Rosethorn is exemplified by its calm ambience. Most areas in this part of Toronto are very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. Finally, there is a large amount of greenery in this neighbourhood as the tree canopy coverage for the majority of streets is very good. Accessing public green spaces in the neighbourhood, including Hampshire Heights Park and Ravenscrest Park, is very easy since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to explore.

The predominance of single detached homes in the housing stock of Princess-Rosethorn is an important part of its character. Most of the housing growth in this neighbourhood took place before the 1960s. This part of Toronto is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. About 85% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and 15% are renters.

Property owners in this part of Toronto will value that a grocery store is always only a rather short trip away. Residents are served by approximately 40 restaurants and coffee shops as well. Regarding education, parents and their children will value the proximity to daycares and schools, which are within a short distance from the majority of houses for sale in this area. Families can choose between public and private schools at both the primary and secondary school level.

Princess-Rosethorn enables homeowners to get around by various means of transportation. The public transit in this part of Toronto is good. For instance, commuters profit from Islington Station - Westbound Platform and Islington Station - Eastbound Platform with access to the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth). The neighbourhood is linked by about 10 bus lines, and bus stops are commonly around the corner. Princess-Rosethorn is also fairly convenient for people who like to travel by walking; many daily errands can be run without a car. It is easy to get around by bicycle in Princess-Rosethorn.