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Lewisham and Catford
Lewisham, which lies south-west of Greenwich, has its roots firmly in the past. It was mentioned in the Doomsday book as a large village and remained this way until the 1840's when the arrival of the railway transformed it into a new commuter suburb. Lewisham today is a vibrant area and, with the arrival of the DLR, has seen its prospects greatly enhanced.
Trains
Lewisham & St John's (London Bridge - 14 mins, Charing Cross - 18 mins) Ladywell, Catford, Catford Bridge
Docklands Light Railway at Lewisham & Elverson Rd.
Popular Areas
Central Lewisham
The most sought after areas in this location are the flats and houses running down from Blackheath to Lewisham or those immediately east of the centre of Lewisham.
Many of Lewisham's best properties were destroyed in World War II although some survive on the slopes down from Blackheath. These range from one-bedroom flats up to large four-storey Victorian houses.
Brockley
Surrounding Hilly Fields Park is the Brockley Conservation area. Some of the most spacious flats and houses in Lewisham are found along these tree-lined streets.They range from one-bedroom flats up to eight-bedroom houses, some of which have gardens up to 150ft in length and command spectacular views across London.
Ladywell
This area lies to the south and east of Hilly Fields and has a mixture of Victorian and 1930's houses. Due to its proximity to Lewisham centre, it is a much sought after residential location.
Catford
Catford is a fast improving area between Lewisham and Bromley. Catford owes much of its vast Victorian stock of houses to one man, Archibald Corbett. He was a Scotsman who bought almost 300 acres of then virgin land to build thousands of new homes, laying out roads in a strict, grid like pattern. Catford today has its own shopping centre and two mainline railway stations. Properties range from three to six-bedroom houses although many of the larger properties have now been converted into flats.
Bellingham Estate
Mainly made up of 1930's semi-detached houses with wide roads, this area is much sought after. Most properties are three or four-bedroom houses with large gardens.
New Cross and Deptford
With great transport links into Canary Wharf and central London Deptford has seen considerable regeneration in recent years. New developments such as Deals Gateway and the riverside development at Millennium Quay mix with established Victorian houses and council homes.
Trains
New Cross & New Cross Gate, Deptford (London Bridge - 6 mins, Charing Cross and Canon St)
Docklands Light Railway at Deptford Bridge, Elverson Rd
Tube links from New Cross & New Cross Gate to central London
Popular Areas
New Cross
A notorious haunt of highwaymen in the past, New Cross today retains plenty of character and has undergone extensive development and regeneration. South of New Cross Rd there are imposing Victorian houses.
Deptford
This area has as much history associated with it as its more illustrious neighbour, Greenwich. For example, Sir Francis Drake and Sir Walter Raleigh (who was knighted here by Elizabeth I) both set sail on their most famous voyages from "Deep Ford", as it was then known. Deptford Broadway is also the site of Lewisham Borough's only battle when, in 1497, two thousand Cornishmen were killed during an uprising.
St John's and Brookmill Conservation Areas
Between Lewisham and Deptford is this highly sought after conservation area benefiting from good rail links into central London (St John's station and Elverson Rd DLR). There is a variety of Victorian houses and conversion flats, ranging from small workmen's cottages to three or four-storey houses. This area is in great demand due to its location and character.
Telegraph Hill Conservation Area
Between New Cross Rd and Brockley and Nunhead is this highly sought after Conservation area. There is a variety of Victorian houses and conversion flats and properties in the south command superb views of London.
Hatcham Park Conservation Area
Located to the north of the Telegraph Hill Conservation area, houses here tend to be smaller in comparison. Three-bedroom Victorian terraced cottages are common with slightly larger four and five-bedroom houses available in Billington Rd. There is a mix of modern builds and Victorian conversions giving this area a wealth of character and diversity.
Greenwich and Blackheath
This world heritage site is one of the most sought after locations in southeast London. Centred around the Royal Park, it is a bustling town steeped in history with the Royal Observatory, Maritime museum, Queens House, Royal Naval College, Cutty Sark and Gypsy Moth all found here. The Docklands Light Railway and Jubilee line provide fantastic transport links to central London and Canary Wharf.
Trains
Greenwich (London Bridge at 15 mins, Charing Cross at 20 mins)
Blackheath (London Bridge at 12 mins)
Docklands Light Railway at Cutty Sark and Greenwich
Jubilee line at North Greenwich
Popular Areas
Westcombe Park
This is the name given to a rectangle of residential streets east of Maze Hill, south of the railway and west of the A102 motorway. Tree-lined residential streets containing two bedroom cottages are found at the bottom of the hill and as the land rises towards Shooters hill there are more Victorian houses ranging from three to six bedrooms .
East Greenwich
Located to the east of the Royal Naval College, around Ballast Quay, there are some new homes as well as Georgian houses. There is a diverse mixture of houses, from council houses to two and three-bedroom workmen's cottages.
West Greenwich
This area contains a mix of Georgian and Regency style houses. Croom's Hill, which runs from Greenwich town centre up to Blackheath, has huge six and seven-bedroom Georgian and Victorian houses overlooking the park. Further east there is a mixture of three-bedroom houses, grander Victorian ones and council flats. Travelling up the hill towards Blackheath the houses increase in size.
Ashburnham Triangle Conservation Area
This conservation area, located between Greenwich South Street and Greenwich High Rd, is made up of two and three-storey flats and early Victorian houses. Demand is high in ths area.
Blackheath
Most of Blackheath is in the borough of Lewisham. Blackheath expanded in Georgian times to become a smart suburban neighbourhood, and it remains so today. Elegant terraces line the heath, and the Village is full of independent shops and restaurants. Although many of the larger properties have now been converted into flats, you can still find splendid houses in roads such as The Pagoda, Eliot Hill, The Paragon and South Row.
Blackheath Park
Built by the developer John Cator in the early 1800's the Cator Estate is found east of Lee Rd and south of Manor Way. Houses range from Victorian and Edwardian mansions, mock-tudor 1930's houses, 1960's span houses and small blocks of flats.
Forest Hill
Although the forest has long since gone, there's no shortage of tree-lined roads around Forest Hill. It has a vibrant high street with restaurants, bars and a supermarket and is well known for the Horniman museum and park established by the former tea merchant F. J. Horniman to display his extensive anthropological and natural history collection.
Trains
Lewisham & St John's (London Bridge - 14 mins, Charing Cross -18 mins) Ladywell, Catford, Catford Bridge Docklands Light Railway at Lewisham & Elverson Rd.
Popular Areas
Hornimans
The best and most sought after homes are in the Horniman area where you can find large Victorian houses and detached 1930's homes. Further towards Honor Oak Park there is a mixture of Victorian houses, 1930's semis, modern developments and a council estate. There are some surviving Italianate villas along Honor Oak Rd although most have been converted into flats now.
Forest Hill East
East of Honor Oak Park station there are smaller three-bedroom Victorian and 1930's properties on roads such as Tatnell Rd and Grierson Rd. There is considerable demand for these properties because of their proximity to Honor Oak station and the prospect of the East London Line extension due to open here in around 2010.
Forest Hill South
The South of the area tends to be flatter and has a mixture of property ranging from Victorian, Edwardian and 1930's houses to much larger six and seven-bedroom houses in Vancouver and Woolstone Rd.
Dulwich
Dulwich village gains its character from a charitable foundation set up by Edward Alleyn, an actor and entrepreneur during the reign of James I. He became a partner in the Rose Theatre and later bought the Manor of Dulwich. On his death he left the 1,500-acre estate as an endowment for the school.
Trains
East Dulwich & North Dulwich ( To London Bridge)
West Dulwich, Sydenham Hill (Victoria and Blackfriars)
Herne Hill (Thames link to Kings Cross, Blackfriars and Cannon St)
Popular Areas
Dulwich Village
Houses here are mainly Georgian and are highly sought after. The most desirable roads are Dulwich Village Rd, Pickwick Rd, Aysgarth Rd and College Rd.
East Dulwich
This is mainly the area around Lordship Lane. Properties are generally Victorian terraced or semi-detached houses. At the north end, there are smaller two or three-bedroom houses. To the South there are larger four-bedroom properties although most have been converted into flats. Nearer to Goose Green there is a small park that stretches east towards Peckham Rye.
West Dulwich
West Dulwich comprises the south-west tip of the area running into Sydenham. There are fewer properties here beacuse of the space taken up by the golf course, allotments and sports ground. As Dulwich meets Sydenham there are more purpose-built maisonettes, some of which command superb views.
Peckham
Located between New Cross and Camberwell, this area was one of the first London suburbs designed for commuters. Most of North Peckham was bombed during World War II and replaced by high-rise council estates; it is now undergoing extensive redevelopment.. You can find more desirable Victorian properties and more open spaces around Peckham Rye.
Trains
Queens Rd, Peckham Rye & Nunhead (To London Bridge, Victoria and Holborn Viaduct)
Popular Areas
North Peckham
A diverse mixture of new homes, Victorian and council properties are found around Burgess Park. The Old Kent Rd is within easy reach as is the Elephant and Castle. Moving eastwards towards New Cross, there are more Victorian properties including some splendid houses in Kings Grove. This area is developing quickly and becoming ever more popular.
Peckham Rye
Peckham Rye spreads south from the railway station, skirting Camberwell and Dulwich, until it meets Forest Hill. The three and four-storey Victorian houses around Peckham Rye park have mainly been coverted into flats. West of Peckham Rye you can find an enclave of Victorian houses (Maxted Rd & Nutbrook Rd), some new builds and council properties.
Nunhead
Essentially East Peckham, you'll find small residential roads with two and three bedroom houses here (Evelina Rd). Larger properties are found on Tresco Rd, Carden Rd and the surrounding area.
Camberwell
Once a village, Camberwell today is a densely-populated and vibrant area of southeast London. There is a lively high street and good transport links to central London which may be further improved by the potential arrival of the tube. Like most inner-city areas in London, properties range from council estates to seven bedroom Georgian mansions.
Trains
Denmark Hill (To London Bridge, Charing Cross Victoria and Blackfriars Holborn Viaduct) Loughborough Junction to City Thames link (at 12 mins)
Popular Areas
Camberwell Grove
This is probably the most sought after road in Camberwell where you'll find Georgian mansions, converted flats, two-bedroom cottages and council properties. Grove Lane runs parallel to this and has similar properties as well as new developments in Kerfield Place. (Selbourne Village). Grove Park is east of The Grove and has more Edwardian properties and to the south is Champion Hill where some houses command views across London.
Ruskin Park
Running along the east of Denmark Hill, this area has mainly 1920's houses and council properties. Flats in three, large ex-council blocks (Ruskin Park House) command good views across London and are very well maintained.
East Camberwell
This area mainly consists of Victorian four-bedroom houses (Crofton Park Rd & Bushy Hill Rd) some of which have been converted into flats.
North Camberwell
Large council estates are found here along with a sprinkling of interesting Victorian and Georgian properties (Addington Square) and new builds (Hopewell Yard).
Central Camberwell
Just South of Camberwell Green are some interesting new properties (Love Walk and Allendale Close (Selbourne Village) as well as the grander double-fronted regency detached houses.
Brixton
It is the vibrant, cosmopolitan mix of people and cultures - as well as its good transport links - that draws buyers to this popular part of south London. Architecturally it has a wide variety of properties ranging from Georgian houses to council estates. It is well-known for its nightlife, shops and street market .
Tubes
Brixton (to Victoria, Oxford Circus)
Trains
Brixton (to Victoria at 10 minute intervals)
Popular Areas
Acre Lane
This is a broad, busy street linking Brixton with Clapham, along which there are standard three and four-bedroom houses as well as grander three and four-storey Victorian ones. Further north, backing onto the railway, there are some good-sized three-storey Victorian houses which increase in size the further west you go. Many of these houses have now been converted into flats with few remaining as family homes. Newly-built three bedroom cottages are found behind the popular Trinity gardens.
South West Brixton
In this area there is a mix of small two-bedroom Victorian cottages, six bedroom Victorian houses, Edwardian properties and 1930's and 1940's houses. Further south there is a mix of Victorian cottages and low-rise council properties.
Brixton Hill
This is probably the most desirable part of Brixton and is where the Brixton Water Conservation area is found.. Large three-storey Victorian houses with 70ft gardens are found along leafy and spacious streets such as Josephine Avenue and Helix Gardens.
Central Brixton
Mainly made up of shops, offices and council property, there is also the odd three and four-storey Victorian house.
East Brixton
This once pretty Victorian suburb was largely destroyed during World War II and, in later years, by the high-density flats and houses built by the local council. Some Victorian properties have survived in roads such as Villa Rd and further north, towards Kennington, you can find grander houses.
Brixton And Herne Hill
South of Brixton the area becomes more leafy and residential. The most popular area tends to be "poets corner" located between Dulwich Rd and Railton Rd. Here you can find three to five-bedroom houses which are very much in demand, although many have been converted into flats.
Herne Hill and Tulse Hill
This is a popular area due, in part, to its proximity to Dulwich, although prices are much less.
Trains
Herne Hill (Thames link to Victoria and Blackfriars
Tulse Hill (Thames link to London Bridge and Blackfriars)
Popular Areas
Tulse Hill
The council properties to the north give way to a mixture of 1930's and Victorian houses. Generally, Tulse Hill is more suburban than the north.
Herne Hill
This area, bordering Brockwell Park, has many green spaces and a good stock of Victorian and Edwardian houses. Shardcroft and Kestrel Avenue have three and four-bedroom houses increasing in size along Fawnbrake and Rollscourt Avenue. Burbage Rd and the area towards Dulwich village is very popular with buyers.
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