Coronation Park Oakville

Coronation Park in Oakville is both a community park and also the name of the neighbourhood surrounding the park.   The park itself, located on Lakeshore Road along the shores of Lake Ontario in the west end of Oakville close to Bronte Village.
 
Homes in the area that surrounds this popular park are situated on large, mature treed properties. Most of the homes in the area were built in the 1960's and 1970's. The majority of the homes were built of brick and consist mostly of bungalows, split-levels and two storey designs.

Being within walking distance of the lake has always made this part of Oakville highly desirable. Most of the properties boast quarter acre lots. Of course because the area is highly sought after by builders, many of the original homes have been demolished and replaced by large stone and stucco estate homes.
Local schools have been in place for many years and there is an abundance of other parks and forested areas. Shopping is very conveniently located at nearby Hopedale Mall and historic Bronte with its boutiques and lakeside restaurants.

Coronation Park itself has become famous for the annual New Years Day Polar Bear Dip which sees thousands of brave souls taking a dip in frigid Lake Ontario to raise money for charity. 

During the summer months, the bandshell at Coronation Park hosts weekly concerts. The Town Of Oakville has recently replaced the washroom facilities in the park and added a concession stand and patio area overlooking the children's playground.

This is a favourite picnic spot for families and school groups. It's a great place to relax, watch the waves, and the wildlife and birds.
 
Homes in Coronation Park tend to sell quickly. It is possible to purchase a home in original condition in the  $600,000's  but renovated and new builds can sell for well over $1,000,000.

If you are thinking about buying or selling in Oakville's Coronation Park area please check out my website at www.oakvillepropertiesforsale.com for more information.

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Oakville Bungalows & Bungalofts

Bungalows in Oakville are in great demand in Oakville.  As our population ages, many homeowners are looking to downsize from  their two storey and split level homes to eliminate extra stairs and trade for a one storey floor plan.

 

The choice of bungalows (and bungalofts) is somewhat limiting in Oakville. There is a large selection of older bungalows built in the 1950's and 1960's but many are dated and need renovating. Most have limited closet space, no ensuite and no garage or just a carport. The older bungalows do offer larger, mature treed lots though.

 

There is a selection of bungalows built in the 1970's in the Ford Drive and Devon Road area in east Oakville. In the west end, bungalows of the same era are located in the Bridge Road area between Third Line and Bronte Road.

 

Falgarwood and College Park also offer bungalows built during this time period. The 1970's bungalows are a little larger than their predecessor with larger kitchens, fireplaces, some ensuites, and attached garages. One popular style is the raised ranch which has a split entry and a basement with larger windows at ground level. A fourth bedroom, family room and a 3 piece bathroom usually complete the lower level.

 

During the building boom in north Oakville during the 1980's, builders seem to forget about bungalows and limited the number in each subdivision to a minimum due to the fact that the larger footprint of a bungalow requires a larger lot which increases the asking price.

Many of Oakville's newer subdivisions do offer bungalows but they come at a premium price. There is also a small selection of bungalofts both in detached and townhome models.  If you are considering Burlington, there are some great choices in the Millcroft area.

 

If a bungalow is in your future,  I would be happy to discuss your options with you. Please contact me via the contact box on the home page of my website www.oakvilleontariorealestate.ca or call me at 905-842-7000

The History of Oakville, Ontario

Oakville, Ontario is a town rich with history.   Yes much has changed since the first settlers reached the beautiful harbour on the shores of Lake Ontario.  But if you read the following passage and compare it to how Oakville looks today, especially in the Heritage areas you will see why today people are still proud to call Oakville home.  Check out this link to learn all about the History of Oakville, Ontario  http://images.oakville.halinet.on.ca/search

"Where the Sixteen Mile Creek empties into Lake Ontario, forming an excellent harbour, and midway between Toronto and Hamilton, twenty miles from either of the two principal cities of the Province, is situated this charming summer resort, the subject of our sketch. [One is] impressed with the beauty of the bright shingle beach backed up by the green sloping terraces, and above all can be seen what appears to be a forest of Maples which line the broad and well-kept streets. The streets are shaded by rows of maple trees, many of which were planted nearly half a century ago by men to whose foresight Oakville is indebted for the reputation which it now enjoys of being one of the most beautiful and picturesque towns on the continent.”

- J.E. Commins

 

Quotation credited to: Commins, J.E. Beautiful Oakville. Oakville, On: A.S. Forster, Printer, 1897. Print.

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