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Well equipped restaurant cafe, the “Dagwood” on the NW corner of the Granderson Building 133-662 Goldstream Avenue. Great location with indoor and outdoor patio seating a...
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Oceanside Real Estate
Spending time in VICTORIA? - CHECK OUT THIS Amazing quarter share opportunity to own in the Premier Fairways Hotel on the Mountain. Set at the base of Mt. Finlayson, your...
Courtesy of RE/MAX Camosun
Established in 2013. Serving western community, this well-managed multidisciplinary clinic is situated in a vibrant and bustling area. It conveniently located in central ...
Courtesy of Pemberton Holmes - Cloverdale
Established business with plenty of clients, based out of Victoria B.C., has been providing superior water filtration to customers since 1999. The business primarily carr...
Courtesy of RE/MAX Crest Realty
Welcome to your perfect retirement home! Charming 2-bedroom,1.5 bathroom manufactured home in Triway 55+ community park offers the ideal lifestyle for those looking to en...
Courtesy of Engel & Volkers Vancouver Island
Amazing opportunity to purchase a HALF OWNERSHIP (A&D) in the most desirable unit at the Fairways building, nestled atop Bear mountain. This top floor corner, unit offers...
Courtesy of Engel & Volkers Vancouver Island
Incredible NEW PRICE and OPPORTUNITY!! Some renovated units in the park have sold over $300k. This double wide 3 Bed 2 Bath unit is located in the very popular Hidden Val...
Courtesy of Fair Realty
GO4 VIRTUAL is a growing professional real Estate photography business! This is your opportunity to own a profitable photography business serving the real estate industry...
Courtesy of eXp Realty
Discover peaceful living in this affordable 2-bed, 1-bath manufactured home at Goldstream Villa. Nestled in a sought-after, quiet, adult 16+ CO-OP Park. The property boa...
Courtesy of RE/MAX Generation - The Neal Estate Group
Welcome home to this charming 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom retreat nestled in a private and serene location at the edge of this lovely 55+ park. With all new flooring and a fre...
Courtesy of RE/MAX Camosun
Are you 55+ and condo living is not for you? Still love a home with a beautiful cedar patio for entertaining and private yard? This hidden gem was COMPLETELY RENOVATED do...
Courtesy of eXp Realty
Serenity now! 2 bed, 2 bath UPDATED home in the 55+ Hidden Valley MHP with views of Florence Lake. This home offers a fantastic floorplan with bedrooms on either end both...
Courtesy of Holmes Realty Ltd
OPEN HOUSE SAT. SEPT 23, 2-4. High up on a corner lot in the pristine natural setting of Florence Lake, is your move in ready double-wide home. Walk to the lake within mo...
Courtesy of Sutton Group West Coast Realty
Building lot with Architectural Plans Included for your dream home with mountain views. Easy access - ready to build lot. Close to shopping, entertainment and schools. Un...
Courtesy of Pemberton Holmes Ltd. - Oak Bay
Available ! Offer collapsed Welcome to 304 -868 Orono Ave. , affordable living in a modern building . This pet-friendly, one-bed, one-bath unit is great for first-time ...
Courtesy of Pemberton Holmes - Cloverdale
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Nestled on the picturesque Vancouver Island, Langford offered a diverse array of real estate options, catering to different tastes and preferences. As the sun cast its warm glow on the landscape, prospective homebuyers explored the mosaic of housing choices the city had to offer. Amidst tranquil streets, single-family havens stood as the heart of Langford's suburban charm. These standalone dwellings, each with a unique character, ranged from quaint, time-honored abodes to sleek, modern marvels. Streets lined with flowering trees welcomed families looking for a place to call their own, where children could grow, and memories could flourish.
The harmonious dance of townhouses unfolded further afield. Attached units stood shoulder to shoulder, creating vibrant communities where residents shared more than just common walls. In these cozy enclaves, people found a harmonious blend of independence and camaraderie, a slice of suburban living that resonated with their aspirations. For those yearning for a blend of convenience and contemporary elegance, Langford's condominiums painted a tempting picture. Rising like modern sentinels, these apartment-style units offered sleek designs and amenities that echoed the allure of urban living. Nestled within these complexes were gyms to invigorate, pools to cool, and shared spaces where neighbors became friends.
Acreages promised a peaceful haven where one could indulge in gardening, leisurely strolls, and the solace of rural living while still being a stone's throw away from the city's conveniences.
The city's fabric was interwoven with mobile home parks, providing a unique kind of charm. In these pockets of community, residents discovered a lifestyle that blended mobility with stability, crafting homes on wheels in the embrace of welcoming neighbors. As the sun dipped below the horizon, Langford's growth story continued with new residential developments. The landscape was forever changing as Langford adapted to the needs of a new generation of homeowners, eager to be part of the city's evolving tapestry. From the cozy warmth of single-family homes to the modern allure of condos and the spirited sense of community in townhouses, Langford's real estate tapestry was a canvas of possibilities.
As the city's skyline continued to evolve, the seekers of homes found themselves at the crossroads of past and future, where dreams were spun into reality within the vibrant neighborhoods of Langford, BC.Langford has always been a progressive pr development town where much of the Real Estate inventory is created. More recently, however, the residents of Langford have become fed up with ever increasing pace of new development and traffic issues and have opted to elect a less progressive council. This came at the cost of eliminating much of the revenue generated from the generous amenities contributions developers are required to pay as a condition of building in the area, with the consequence of necessitating a very unpopular, rather large, and long overdue property tax increase recently to make up for the shortfall. Taxes in Langford are still less than in any other municipality, but the increase was so large that it was denounced by many residences struggling to pay the higher fees in an environment high inflation and rising interest rates.
The drawbacks of living in this area are significant. Aside from the traffic and congestion issues there is also a daily commuter gridlock problem called the Colwood Crawl along the Pat Bay highway twice a day. Early in the morning and in the late afternoon when the people living in what is called "the Western Communities" consisting of Colwood, Langford, and Metchosin, commute to and from work into Victoria traffic becomes congested, adding another 10 to 15 minutes to what would otherwise be a 20 minute journey.
Another draw-back to Langford are the demographics. People there tend to be a younger, family oriented, and a more blue collar set inclined to partying and a lot of other obnoxious and aggressive behavior. It's not a good combination with the high density development in this area with larger families packed into tiny homes on postage stamp lots, and kid's toys littering the yard, or worse, beer cans, butts, and bongs strewn everywhere. The atmosphere in Langford is also a lot more hectic. You will find yourself being tailgated by angry and impatient rednecks in their pickup trucks, late for work, hung over, or in trouble with their wives.
It's not an area suitable for retirees who mainly avoid the area for a more subdued lifestyle. Colwood is a lot bettter that way. Sooke is even more redneckish but less densly populated, with fewer traffic, construction, and congestion issues.
But, things are turning around for Langford in this area as well as retirees from all over Canada are flocking into Victoria and also into Langford in order to take advantage of the lower Real Estate prices there.