COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES
Overview:
One of Barrie's most sought after neighbourhoods is "Country Club Estates". Alternatively known as "Brown Wood Country Club Estates" or "Barrie Country Club Estates", this enclave of executive brick homes nestled in a parkland setting continues to attract Buyers in the Move-up, Downsizer, Inter-generational, and Extended Family Homes group. Graced with rolling terrains, country club estates, including many ravine lots with private and treed views that are mere steps to walking and cycling trails, parks, shops, health services, and schools. Commuters will value the multiple routes to all major highways and its location as the gateway to the north.
Several detached house types in this neighbourhood are ranch and raised bungalows as well as 2-storey and split level residential properties. The most prevalent builders in this enclave of houses are Morra Homes, Gregor Homes, and FirstView Homes. Other builders such as Granite Homes and Benetar Homes also build houses with interesting floor open concept plans.
Location:
This real estate destination is situated east of St. Vincent Street and north of Livingstone Street East and abutts the southern fringe of the beautiful Barrie Golf & Country Club and the west edge of the Little Lake EP parkland.
Schools:
- Terry Fox Public Elementary (Livingstone Street East between Stanley Street and Michael Crescent)
- Monsignor Claire Catholic Elementary (Hanmer Street East at Palmer Drive)
- Frere Andre French Catholic Elementary
- St. Joseph's Catholic Secondary
- East View Public School
Parks:
There are 3 great parks in the area:
Brown Wood Park is a pristine 2.4 acre neighbourhood park that is a favorite playground destination for families. Intimate, quiet, shaded and relaxing, it is located on Brown Wood Drive near Sheila Way.
The Little Lake EP parkland is accessed at the foot of Forest Dale Drive where it intersects Crompton Drive.
Osprey Ridge Park is a spacious 4.17 acre neighbourhood park located on the south side of Livingstone Street East at Marjoy Avenue. With its junior soccer field, children's playground, and softball diamond there is something for the whole family to enjoy.
Shopping & Services:
Nestled along the north fringe of the City of Barrie, Brown Wood Country Club Estates is a short drive or bus ride to Barrie's Golden Mile shopping district as well as all the major grocery stores. There are also several plazas in the area including one within easy walking distance to Livingstone Street East and St. Vincent Street. Here you will find a gourmet meat market, one of Barrie's finest bakeries, Mac's Milk, Water Depot, a florist and salon as well as other services.
Other shopping areas include the Zehr's plaza at St. Vincent Street and Cundles Road East, and the Atrium across from Zehr's with medical and legal services.
Community Centre:
Located on Livingstone Street between Stanley Street and Michael Crescent, The East Bayfield Community Centre is a full service facility complete with indoor pool, abundant recreation programs and a complete gym. Within walking distance from any point in the Country Club Estates neighbourhood is another key reason home buyers choose to locate in this neighbourhood.
Street Index for Country Club Estates:
Glen Oak Court
Forest Dale Drive
Brown Wood Drive (north of Livingstone)
Lisa Jane Court
Sheila Way
Crompton Drive
Marjoy Avenue
Livingstone Street East
In Summary:
Country Club Estates continues to be a premiere destination due to the rolling topography that yield numerous ravine lots and access to the Environmentally Protected (EP) lands of the Little Lake nature preserve. The City of Barrie has acquired additional land around Little Lake and over time a planned network of trails will further enhance this parkland as an excellent neighbourhood resource. The honoured and respected Barrie Country Club has been a private executive course since 1913 and is fringed by attractive homes further contributing to the overall appeal and equity protection of home owners in this upscale neighbourhood.
With highly regarded schools and the East Bayfield Community Centre within easy walking distance, and minutes by car to shopping, the recently expanded Royal Victoria Hospital, and Georgian College including shops and waterfront of Downtown Barrie, this neighbourhood is considered one of North Barrie's best kept secrets.
If you would like more information on any of the services offered in this neighbourhood please contact Robert.
Email: robert@greaterbarriehomes.com
Telephone: (705) 718-5800
