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Homes and
Apartments
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There are over 2,500
single family homes in Renfrew. Sizes vary from small two bedroom
dwellings built during the Second World War to new modern houses equal to
or higher in quality to those that can be found anywhere. Large,
older and solid brick homes from times gone by are scattered throughout
the Town, contributing to the charm and history of the area.
Those wanting to live in a rural setting can take advantage of the area's
beautiful countryside and farmland.
Renfrew is also blessed
with over 700 rental apartment units from one-bedroom bachelors to larger
two and even three bedroom residences. Month rents vary from $350 to $700
with utility costs included or excluded as the case may be. You can live downtown, close to all the amenities or in a quiet
neighborhood.
For the elderly,
Quail Creek Retirement Centre offers support and personal assistance while
Bonnechere Manor and Groves Park Lodge both provide long-term care with
24-hour nursing.
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Executive
Home in Renfrew |
Residential
If it is a
house or an apartment you are looking for in a small town with great
services and an incomparable lifestyle, look no further. Renfrew has the
home to match your needs and your budget.
On average, 110
to 130 homes are sold in Renfrew each year, with over 60 on the market at
any given time for you to choose from. Our local real estate agencies
including O'Neil & Company Limited, Re/Max Metro City Realty Ltd. Renfrew)
and Century 21 Eady Realty Inc. can help you find exactly what you are
looking for.
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There are about
700 rental units in the Town of Renfrew, which vary in cost depending on
location, size and utilities. Approximately 30 per cent of available
rental units are rent subsidized (low rental).
Those wishing to
put their name on the waiting list for these units must contact the
Renfrew Housing Authority. Rents charged are based on the applicant's
income and must not exceed 30 per cent of gross family income. Affordable
housing is also available for those with special needs.
Whether it is a
cozy bachelor apartment or a historic mansion, Renfrew has the perfect
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Planning to
join a community also means planning for the future. Quail
Creek Retirement Centre, the Bonnechere Manor and Groves Park Lodge are
all excellent facilities for the elderly in Renfrew.
For those wanting
a community atmosphere while maintaining their independence, Quail Creek
may be the answer. It has 58 beds and 19 staff who provide support and
personal care including meals, housekeeping, bathing. Apartment units have
a private bath, bedroom, living room and kitchenette.
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One
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The Bonnechere
Manor moved into a brand new facility in 1995. With 177 long-term care
beds, three respite beds, resident physicians, nurses, heath care aids and
volunteers, the Manor will provide you or your loved ones with excellent
care. Their Day Program allows those on the waiting list to become
familiar with the nursing home before moving in.
Groves Park Lodge
is also regulated under the Ministry of Heath and has 75 long-term care
beds. Groves Park has 75 paid staff members and 60 volunteers and it
offers everything from multi-domination church services to a van for
outings.
Those wishing to
be placed on either the Bonnechere Manor or Groves Park Lodge waiting list
must contact Placement Co-Ordination Services in Pembroke at 1-888-421-2222
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McConnell
Park |
Land
Imagine
building your dream home with all the characteristics you have always
wanted, on a lot you have chosen, in the ideal small town neighborhood.
Renfrew can help make that
dream come true with over 75 vacant approved building lots available in
the community.
These lots are located
primarily within the Manor Estates subdivision on Raglan Street South, the
Gillan/Hall subdivision on Mayhew Street, the Horton Heights subdivision
on McDougall Road and Ivy Street and on Eighth Street.
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The average lot size is
approximately 6,000 square feet with between 53 to 60 foot frontages and a
minimum depth of 100 feet. Prices for fully serviced single detached lots
range from $25,000 - $35,000 making the dream of building your own home
very affordable.
Fill-in lots are also
scattered throughout the town, many of which are intended for single
family development. Freehold town home lots can be found on Eighth and
Mayhew Streets averaging 2,500 square feet with approximately 25-foot
frontages and 100 feet depth.
Approximately 15 to 20 new
residential units being built every year in Renfrew, ample proof that this
growing community is the affordable, friendly choice for homeowners. |
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