About the neighborhood

Brigadoon offers a peaceful neighborhood with predominantly small apartment buildings, duplexes, and single detached homes, many constructed during the 1960s and 1970s. Residents benefit from a variety of unit sizes, including spacious lofts and options with four or more bedrooms. Convenient access to nearby parks makes recreational opportunities easily accessible. Local amenities such as grocery stores and restaurants are close at hand, simplifying daily errands. A few bus lines service the area with stops typically nearby. Bicycle travel is supported by excellent infrastructure, facilitating smooth and safe trips around the neighborhood and to surrounding areas. Parking availability is plentiful and straightforward.

Characteristics

Transportation

Brigadoon is suited for biking. It is also convenient for pedestrians to move around in Brigadoon; many common errands can be run without the use of a vehicle, and numerous businesses are close at hand. The public transit network in this part of Lexington-Fayette is fairly poor. Nevertheless, the neighborhood is linked by a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far from most houses. On the other hand, Brigadoon is rather car friendly. It is especially convenient to find a place to park.

Services

Both primary and secondary schools are easy to get to as a pedestrian from most houses for sale in Brigadoon. In addition to public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. When it comes to food, the nearest supermarket in Brigadoon is usually only a rather short trip away. Likewise, a restaurant is generally just around the corner, and a limited selection of coffee shops can be found as well. Home buyers can find many clothing stores within a short distance.

Character

Brigadoon is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this neighborhood. Although this part of the urban county is not known for its lively atmosphere, finding one of the a few nightlife venues is very easy because they are generally situated in very convenient locations. Brigadoon is very good for those who need quiet surroundings, as the streets are usually very calm. It is easy to access parks from numerous locations in the neighborhood since there are a few of them nearby for residents to explore.

Car friendly7.4

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.2

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.8

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.2

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries7.8

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance