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The People and The Real Estate in Dunluce
Dunluce is a residential neighbourhood located in the Castledowns area of north Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The serene neighbourhood was one of the areas that were expanded in the Castle Downs region in 1971. Wide-ranging types of residences, affordable pricing and convenient location make Dunluce a highly desirable destination for potential home buyers.
The neighbourhood is flanked by 127 Street to the west, Castledowns Road to the east, 112 Street to the northeast, 153 Avenue on the south while 167 Avenue borders the northern region of Dunluce.
The New Community of Dunluce
Development of Dunluce real estate began in the 1970s and some residences were built thereafter. It was the economic boom driven by oil during the 1970s that led to the expansion of Edmonton’s boundaries. The boundaries were expanded to house the anticipated population growth.
In 1971, the entire Lake District and Castle Downs area were annexed to the City of Edmonton. Dunluce neighbourhood, among many other neighbourhoods, is part of the outline plan for Castle Downs. In 1974, the Outline Plan for real estate development of Dunluce was approved and most of the construction was completed in the 1980s.
Castle Downs area has a tradition of naming real estate developments after famous castles. In keeping with this tradition, Dunluce was named after a castle located in Ireland on the north coast.
Your New Dunluce Home in Edmonton
The highest price for Dunluce homes for sale is $409,000 while the lowest price is around $119,900, with the median being $281,000.
A majority of Dunluce real estate homes for sale are single detached units. While 54 percent of residences are single-family detached units, there are plenty of options in the form of townhouses, semi-detached duplexes and low-rise condominiums. A majority of homes are owner occupied which adds to the stability of real estate pricing and availability.
Homes that feature laminate flooring, huge cabinet and counter spaces in the kitchen, spacious living areas and fully fenced yards are the highlights of Dunluce homes for sale. These homes come with a host of most modern functional amenities including high-efficiency furnaces, built in vacuum systems and water softeners apart from top quality stainless steel appliances in the kitchen.
Things to do in Dunluce
Four major roadways separate Dunluce real estate from its neighbouring communities including 167 th and 153rd Avenues, Castle Downs Road and 127th Street that provide easy and quick access to the rest of the city to Dunluce real estate residents. On 153 Avenue is the planned LRT line, which will further add to the convenience of residents. The closest LRTs to the neighbourhood include NAIT Station, Kingsway RAH Station, Belvedere Station and Coliseum Station all of which are within 5 kilometre radius.
There are plenty of bus routes that serve the community which makes it easy for residents of Dunluce real estate to commute to the city for work on a daily basis. Hospitals such as Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital and Grey Nuns Community Hospital are a short drive away.
Malls such as Kingsway Mall, Londonderry Mall and shopping centres such as Bonnie Doon shopping centre are a few minutes’ drive from Dunluce real estate.
The YMCA and the Castle Downs Recreation Centre are situated in the south-east area of Dunluce. The Recreation Centre is a huge complex that two 200 feet x 85 feet ice surface and seating that can accommodate close to 500 spectators. The Castle Downs Park Pavilion is an award-winning building renowned for the architectural design is at the northeast region of the Castle Downs Recreation Centre. The Pavilion features ball diamonds, a cricket pitch and multi-use sports fields.
The YMCA offers wide ranging programs for all community members apart from serving them with facilities such as fitness, health and aquatics centres.
The Recreation Centre offers extensive programs for residents and families of Dunluce real estate. Some activities are offered on weekly basis including swimming, fitness workouts and skating. There are plenty of parks that offer the much-needed solace and tranquillity at Dunluce real estate. Some of these include Peggy Homes Park, Dunluce and Orvall Allen Park, and Herb Link Park.
For residents who enjoy their shopping, the Beaumaris Mall and Cumberland North East Shopping Corner are just a short drive away, while Cattle Downs and the Griesbach Shopping Plaza are just a little further out, on 153rd avenue. In addition, Dunluce is easily accessed by four major roadways. These are Castle Downs Road, the 153rd and 167th Avenues, and lastly 127th Street.
Schools that serve the community of Dunluce include Dunluce School for Kindergarten to Grade 6, Queen Elizabeth School for Grades 10 to 12 and Rosslyn School for Grades 7 to 9. Apart from these, St. Lucy Catholic Elementary School run by Edmonton Catholic School System also serves the community of Dunluce.
Dunluce real estate residents have easy access to downtown Edmonton via 97 Street NW and it takes just 22 minutes to get to the downtown.
Children, seniors and adults are sure to enjoy spending time at The Royal Alberta Museum. This museum features permanent natural history and cultural exhibits, along with a refreshed collection of temporary installations. Of particular interest are the ice age and dinosaur era fossils, live insects and native fish aquaria and a host of exotic species. The museum is the place to head to if you wish to explore aboriginal cultures. An impressive collection of First Nations, Cree and Blackfoot are on display at this museum.
