Portage-Ellice, Winnipeg, Manitoba Real Estate and Homes for Sale
The large proportion of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of Portage-Ellice is an important part of its character. This part of Winnipeg is especially good for those looking for one bedroom homes. Nearly 95% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters while owners occupy the remainder. This area did not experience a single construction boom; the construction of new dwellings in Portage-Ellice was spread throughout several decades in recent history. Read more about Portage-Ellice real estate
Transportation
Portage-Ellice provides house buyers with the choice between a diversity of modes of transportation. This area is an extraordinarily pleasant part of Winnipeg for pedestrians; carrying out daily needs is very convenient by walking, and plenty of businesses are quite close by. This part of the city is home to a great public transit system. It is very easy to reach a nearby rapid transit station, including Westbound Portage at Colony and Southbound Vaughan at Portage with access to the Blue |, from the bulk of properties in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is linked by about 30 bus lines, and most houses are very close to a bus stop. Portage-Ellice is also car friendly. It is a very short car ride to the nearest highway from anywhere in this neighbourhood.
Services
Families will value the proximity to schools and daycares, which are within walking distance from all properties for sale in Portage-Ellice. With respect to food, it is usually an option for home buyers in this area to shop for general and specialty groceries by walking. Additionally, there are about 10 restaurants and a few cafes to benefit from in Portage-Ellice. It is also a short walk to a very good variety of clothing stores.
Character
Portage-Ellice is a great area for home buyers who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. This neighbourhood has many places to discover. Even though there is a limited selection of entertainment venues, there are a very large number of people around most of the time, and with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located around the corner. There are a few parks close by for residents to explore and they are especially well-distributed, which makes it very easy to access them.
