Location
Oakridge is a reasonably large neighbourhood situated in the northwest end of London. The area spans pretty far, using the Thames River as its south/southwestern borders and the train tracks as its northeastern borders. The heart of the neighbourhood is at the intersection of Hyde Park Road and Oxford Street West. This area has plenty of attractive amenities for potential buyers, and the location alone is enough to entice growing families. Only fifteen minutes away from the city centre, this district is thriving with families and newly developed commercial installments.
Neighborhood
The residential part of the neighbourhood is divided into two main areas. South of Oxford are developments that began in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Here, potential buyers will see properties such as spacious ranches starting at $380k to two-storey family homes from $465k and up. The north end of Oakridge boasts relatively newer homes (development began in the 1960’s and 1970’s and is still underway in some areas) at higher price points. From dramatic riverfront estates from 1977 valued at $2.2m to apartment buildings and detached two-storey condominiums, there is something for buyers of varying lifestyles and budgets in the broad Oakridge area.
Schools
There are a number of Public, Catholic, and French Immersion schools that cover the boundaries of Oakridge. A few of them even fall within the boundaries of the neighborhood and are within walking distance for many of the families.
On top of those schools, there are a couple of special schools within the neighborhood. Marie Curie Elementary School is a french-language education school and Matthews Hall is a private school that encourages 100% participation and inclusion as well as having a strong emphasis on community.
Elementary
- Riverside
- Clara Brenton Public School
- West Oaks French Immersion Public School
- St. Paul Notre Dame
Secondary
- Oakridge Secondary School
- St. Thomas Aquinas
Amenities
Oakridge is an incredible neighborhood to live in. It has many amenities that leave residents wanting for nothing, and saving on travelling time since so many great things are located directly within its boundaries. On top of that, there is so much natural beauty, parks, and golf courses that surround it.
The intersection of Hyde Park Road and Oxford Street West is the go-to for essential grocery shopping and home amenities. Remark Fresh Markets, Real Canadian Superstore, Rexall Pharma Plus, banks, gas stations, Pet supply store, health food store, Shoppers Drug Mart, Fit4Less, Beer Store, a number of great places to eat, and much more are located in this area.
For additional shopping and dining, residents are just a short drive from Wonderland Road North and Oxford Street West. For incredible dining there is State and Main, Ozen Korea, Heart Sushi, 168 Sushi, Crabby Joe’s, and Gangnam Style Korean BBQ. For shopping and necessities there is Sobeys Extra, Costco Wholesale, Rexall Pharma Plus, Farm Boy, RONA, Angelo’s Bakery, LCBO, Food Island Supermarket, banks, and gas stations.
For entertainment, there is Fleetway, Thames Valley Golf Club, Riverbend Golf Club, Storybook Gardens, and the London Hunt and Country Club all close by. On top of that, there are a number of amazing parks in and around this neighborhood. The Sifton Bogs has beautiful views and amazing walking paths. The Oakridge Optimist park is fun for the whole family with an outdoor pool, baseball diamond, tennis courts, a spray pad, a playground and green space. Oak Park is perfect for playing soccer in the warmer months and tobogganing during the winter. Hyde Park Woods has an incredible trail system. St. Anthony’s Park has seemingly endless green space perfect for tossing around a frisbee or kicking around a ball. Hazelden park has a baseball diamond, soccer fields, a swing set, a playground, and lots of benches and green space.
The Thames River is also close by and offers amazing biking and walking trails that go all throughout London.
Oakridge is a thriving neighbourhood that combines the privacy of living in a suburban neighbourhood with the convenience of amenities the big city has to offer. Shop Oakridge today to find the perfect home for you and your family.
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