Name: Folly Hill
Address: Beverly

About the neighborhood

Folly Hill presents a tranquil neighborhood with a slower pace of life and limited street noise, offering a peaceful environment that many find appealing. The area features predominantly single detached homes alongside a mix of large and small apartment buildings, providing a variety of housing options including lofts and spacious units with four or more bedrooms. Parking is conveniently available throughout the neighborhood, making vehicle use easy for residents. Bus lines connect the area to nearby surroundings with stops conveniently located. Nearby neighborhoods offer scattered public green spaces, granting access to outdoor areas, enhancing the overall sense of tranquility and comfort within Folly Hill.

Characteristics

Transportation

Getting around by car is easy in this part of North Shore. It is very convenient to come across a place to park. On the other hand, Folly Hill is not an especially pleasant part of North Shore for moving around by public transit. Thankfully, homeowners are served by a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most residences. Biking is at times challenging in this area since the cycling network is rather poor, and there are a fair number of hills for cyclists to brave. Traveling as a pedestrian in Folly Hill is also not very common, despite the fact that running daily errands is convenient without a car.

Services

High schools may require a very long trip to get to, and there are no primary schools in Folly Hill. When it comes to eating, in the majority of cases, a vehicle is needed to buy groceries. Conversely, a restaurant is often just around the corner.

Character

The character of Folly Hill is exemplified by its relaxed ambience. This part of North Shore is excellent for those who need a quiet atmosphere, as the streets are generally very calm. Finally, most locations in the neighborhood have fairly good access to parks, like Bradstreet Open Space and Cherry Hill Open Space, since there are a few of them nearby for residents to relax in.

Car friendly8.0

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

Cycling friendly4.2

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.2

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly2.4

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants5.4

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries4.6

Variety of groceries within a short drive