Location
Masonville is a thriving neighbourhood in the north end of London, Ontario. It falls within the borders of Fanshawe Park Road West (north), follows the Thames River line at King’s University College (south), the boundaries of both Hastings Park and Stoney Creek Meadows (east), and follows Richmond Street (west). It is regarded as one of the finest neighbourhoods in the city and has a fantastic reputation amongst Londoners. Because the location is at the north end of town, it is about fifteen minutes from the city centre. There are plenty of LTC bus stops throughout the neighbourhood, connecting it to Western University and the rest of the city. Masonville is a significant shopping district in the city, making it an ideal location for many demographics, from students all the way to large families.
Neighborhood
Back in the 1960s, the neighbourhood was mostly farmland. Housing development began in the 1980s, and this area of town has since developed with new residential and commercial phases underway. Now it’s a desirable neighborhood to live in with so many great amenities close by.
Small apartments, large single-family homes (with and without pools), one-floor condominiums, townhouses and ranches make up a majority of the properties for sale in Masonville. The average list price of homes in this neighborhood fall into the mid to high $500,000s. Compared to other neighbourhoods in the north end, the residential areas here are more mature. Buyers will be pleasantly surprised to see residential streets complete with unique housing, veering away from the ‘cookie cutter’ style of many new residential neighbourhoods.
Schools
There are a few elementary and secondary options for students living in this area. In fact, St. Kateri Catholic Elementary Schools falls within the boundaries of Masonville and Masonville Public School is directly beside the boundary line of the neighborhood. This makes both of these schools within walking distance for some of the families. In addition to these options, Masonville is ideal for students attending Western University and King’s University College as it is only a quick bus ride or four-minute drive to campus.
Elementary
- Stoneybrook Public School
- St. Kateri Catholic Elementary School
- St. Catherine of Siena
- Masonville Public School
- Jack Chambers
Secondary
- A.B. Lucas
- Mother Teresa
- St. Andre Bessette
Amenities
Medway Valley Heritage Forest makes up the eastern part of this area. It is a beautiful woodland full of spectacular walking trails, perfect for jogging or taking the dog for a walk. Residents can also head to Carriage Hill Park for a day outdoors, complete with accessible pathways, play structures, basketball court and multi-use pads. Hastings Park and Stoney Creek Meadows are also close by for residents. Those parks have beautiful trailed, stunning wooded areas and green space, along with a 2 mini soccer fields, and 3 tennis courts.
Services in the area include London Health Sciences Centre and London Fire Station No. 8. Residents can also head immediately north of the neighbourhood to Sunningdale Golf & Country Club.
CF Masonville Place and surrounding commercial developments make up one of the largest shopping districts in the city. The amenities here are endless with plenty of retail stores, dining and entertainment within a two-kilometre radius. Head to the mall for essential shopping at stores such as Sport Chek, Michael Kors, American Eagle, The Bay, Lululemon, Roots, Shoppers Drug Mart etc. Also in the area are restaurants such as The Keg Steakhouse & Bar, Swiss Chalet Rotisserie & Grill, Beertown Public House, Jack Astors etc.
These are two other commercial plazas within the area. These include well-known retailers and essentials such as GoodLife Fitness, Loblaws, Best Buy, Staples, Michael’s, Indigo, PetSmart, LCBO, banks, Canada Post, Dollarama, Bulk Barn, and Farm Boy. There is also the London Public Library Masonville Branch.
From families looking to upsize to university students looking for a place to live, Masonville has you covered. Its proximity to amenities, beautiful tree-lined streets and access to the city at large makes this location ideal for many potential buyers. Don’t be afraid to contact us for any further real estate inquiries.
Homes for Sale
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