We all love Saskatoon, but let’s face it, not everyone feels at home living in the city. While some people thrive off of the hustle and bustle of steady movement and easy access to amenities right outside their doorstep, many others feel much more at home in the quiet of the country. That’s why surrounding towns continue to be a popular choice for those looking at homes for sale!
Here in the Saskatoon region, we are incredibly fortunate to have a wide variety of nearby communities for buyers to choose from—5 of which I’ve highlighted previously here on the blog. However, I would be remiss to simply stop there! All of our surrounding towns have a little something different to offer, and I believe that showcasing those unique qualities is essential in helping you to find not just the perfect home, but the perfect neighbourhood for you and your family, too!
Today, we’re talking all about Langham, Saskatchewan; a small town with a big heart, and certainly an adequate contender for your home search shortlist you won’t want to miss. Here are 9 reasons why:
1. Recreational Activities for the Whole Family!
Whether you’re a growing family with young children, or an older couple with an empty nest, Langham offers a large number of recreational activities to suit your needs, no matter what you are looking for. Some of the highlights include parks, playgrounds, a skate park, spray park, and BMX track. Plus, an amazing brand new gym rivalling many of those in the city of Saskatoon, as well as guided classes for seniors and yoga in the park!
If sports teams are more your speed, Langham is also home to a wide variety of those, as well. Hockey, softball, football, basketball, and more—whatever you need, there’s a good chance there’s a team here for you or your loved one to join!
2. Affordable Housing for Seniors
Without the markup of city convenience driving up the cost of homes, Langham proudly boasts affordable housing, helping seniors make the transition into retirement comfortable and easy. And you won’t have to worry about losing any access to the services and healthcare required for the elder demographic!
With a new pharmacy and dental office right in town, seniors can easily access those much-needed services without the hassle of a commute to the city. Plus, when the time is right, Langham even offers a senior’s home for a smooth and seamless transition without the pain of another large move late in life.
3. Excellent Education for Children
Home to two fantastic schools, one elementary and one secondary, Langham offers students a quality education right in their hometown. No early mornings bussing into the city, and late nights coming home—some of the best teachers can be found right here at Langham Elementary and Walter W Brown High School. And for even the littlest of littles, the parent-run, co-operative L’il Vikings Preschool is there to help build skills and socialization with developmentally-appropriate activities and play!
4. Short Commute to Saskatoon
Langham sits just 15 minutes northwest of Saskatoon, offering a quick commute to the office or even a date night in the city! Falling right along Yellowhead Highway, the double-lane main thoroughfare between Winnipeg and Edmonton, the route into the city is also consistently well-maintained, so you can sleep easy knowing the road will be safe and clear when you need to use it.
5. Variety of Housing Options
Whether you’re looking for a cute little bungalow with some years of character-building or a magazine-worthy new development, there’s a Langham home for you. And if you’d prefer the joy of building a dream home exactly as you’d like it, you can even find beautiful plots of land for sale—ready for your customizations!
6. Low Crime Rate
For many considering life outside of the city, it is a matter of safety they are concerned with. Luckily, Langham offers a significantly low crime rate in comparison to neighbouring communities for everything from traffic violations to theft. Not to mention, they offer an excellent Crimewatch team that works closely with the local police detachment for community accountability that works.
7. It Has Its Own Water System
Gone are the worries of water quality—and cost!—that city living often comes with. In Langham, residents enjoy the perks of having their very own water treatment plant, for a cost-effective and high-caliber water experience each and every day.
8. Growing Community
One of the fastest-growing communities within a 50 km radius of Saskatoon, Langham thinks big, with development happening not just now, but even planned for years to come. New houses and businesses are coming all the time to offer more value to their residents right in their own backyard.
“But, Kent!” You say, “That’s only 8 reasons why Langham should make my home search shortlist!” True, but only because I saved the best for last. While all of the above added values make great arguments, the most important of all has to be that Langham simply cares for its residents. From numerous fundraisers to local clubs, there are so many ways to get involved. And the helpful, friendly, and caring nature of the community is unparalleled.
Needless to say, I think you’d have a hard time not loving life in this little community, so why not check out houses for sale in Langham today and get ready to call it home!
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