Brompton, Sherbrooke Real Estate Listings

The car is usually the favoured approach to get around in this part of the city. Nearby highways, such as Autoroute des Cantons-de-l'Est, are easy to drive to from any location in Brompton, and it is especially convenient to come across a place to park. However, public transit riders may experience few options in this part of Sherbrooke due to the low service level. Thankfully, there are a few bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is generally just around the corner. Although cycling is better in certain pockets than others, biking is at times difficult in this borough since there are few bike lanes, and there are quite a few hills. A majority of the houses for sale in this borough are located in areas that are also not very suitable for walking since very few common errands can be run on foot.

It is a reasonably short walk to access both primary and secondary schools from most houses for sale in Brompton. On the other hand, families may consider it very difficult for their children to get to daycares as a pedestrian. When it comes to eating, a car is almost always required in Brompton to reach the closest supermarket. Nevertheless, it is generally a rather short distance to the nearest pharmacy, which can provide some staple foods. There are also a few choices for those who care about restaurants in close proximity.

Brompton offers a calm ambience and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time in green spaces. The noise levels in this part of the city are very low, as the streets tend to be very tranquil - although there are still several louder sections, especially closer to Autoroute des Cantons-de-l'Est, Autoroute Joseph-Armand-Bombardier or the railway line. Lastly, parks are easy to access, since the majority of properties for sale have one that is very easy to get to and there are a few public green spaces nearby for residents to check out.

In Brompton, roughly two thirds of buildings are single detached homes, but small apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. This part of the city offers mainly four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. About 70% of the population of this borough own their home and renters make up the remainder. This part of Sherbrooke did not experience a single building boom; the construction of new homes in Brompton was spread throughout multiple decades in recent history.