CLAREMONT, ONTARIO

 

Home for Sale in Claremont:

  Claremont is a rural village located in the northern part of the city of Pickering, also part of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Situated 55 km northeast of downtown Toronto and lying just below the Oak Ridges Moraine, the village is surrounded by forests, streams and farmlands. It's a great place for those looking for a quiet and peaceful environment with easy access to the city.

  With a population of 2,779, Claremont is a small community but is in no way isolated. It is connected by the eastern section of Highway 407 and the Havelock subdivision of the Canadian Pacific Railway, which runs right through the village. Homes for sale in Claremont consist of suburban type houses and several historic buildings.

  History of Claremont:

  Claremont was first settled in the early 19th century, but the first big wave of settlers arrived from England in the 1830s. By the 1840s, the hamlet had grown into a thriving business centre with carpenters, harness makers, shoemakers and other businesses. A two-story brick building built in 1851 and which housed a general store which still stands today. Claremont was originally called Noble's Corners after Thomas Noble, the first man to open business in the village.

  The arrival of the railroad in 1884 brought new businesses into the village and it continued to grow. But the two-land bypass road constructed in 1973 diverted traffic away from the village and slowed its growth. In the 1970s, an airport was planned in neighboring areas, but the plan never took off, as much of the business moved elsewhere in the GTA.

  Living in Claremont, Ontario:

  Claremont is a great place for those who like to live in close-knit communities in a rural setting. The village has an elementary school, two churches, a community hall, a café, a fire station, an auto repair shop and a Royal Canadian Legion hall.

  The village is well known for its annual Town Sale, where local residents host garage/yard sales. The Sale is held on either the second or the third Saturday of June and attracts over a thousand visitors from the neighboring areas. The Winter Carnival is another popular community event in Claremont. Held in either January or February, it consists of a series of events that include a parade through the town, a teen dance at the local community centre, a neighborhood snow sculpture contest and karaoke at the Legion.

  Real estate in Claremont:

  Claremont has a mixture of suburban style residential houses and old, historical buildings. Primarily a residential area, real estate in Claremont includes beautiful and affordable singlenfamily detached homes, condos and lofts. For those looking to start a business, commercial properties are also available.

  With substantial experience in the Claremont real estate market, Brian Kondo and his team will help you find the right home. Claremont is a wonderful place to live in and finding your dream home here is just a phone call away. Call Brian Kondo today to get started on your home search in Claremont, Ontario!