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Seven miles from central London in the Borough of Lewisham is the south east area of Ladywell. Filled with delicious bakeries, wholesome pubs and local greengrocers, the village essence of Ladywell is charming.
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Green Spaces
Home to Hilly Fields, a beautiful park with delightful scenery, sitting 175 ft. above sea level the park has fantastic city views. The expansive green offers excellent facilities such as children’s playgrounds, tennis courts, and walking paths.
Another picturesque park is Ladywell Fields. Running between Catford and Ladywell, it is made up of three historic fields with the Ravensbourne River situated in the middle. With play areas, cycling routes, a football pitch and a skate park, there is something for everyone.
Education
Ladywell also has a number of ‘Outstanding’ and ‘Good’ rated schools for all ages. Great primary school options include Gordonbrock Primary School and Brindishe Green Primary School. For secondary education, Prendergast Ladywell School and Trinty Church of England School are wonderful choices.
Transport
Accessing central London has never been easier with Southeastern services to London Bridge taking only nine minutes and 30 minutes to Cannon Street, there are services throughout the day.
There are also regular bus routes to and from Ladywell, including the 185 (to Victoria), P4 (to Brixton), 75 (to Croydon) and 122 (to Crystal Palace).
Living in Ladywell
Whether you are looking to rent or buy, the Ladywell area is has a variety of Victorian and Edwardian properties, built by the local developer Samuel J. Jerrard. With distinctive features such as gothic stucco and terracotta, the homes of Ladywell are sought after.
Contact your local experts at Dexters Ladywell Estate Agents who will be more than happy to help you find the perfect property.
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Around seven miles from central London, Honor Oak is an up and coming residential area in the south east of London. Named after an event in 1602 when Elizabeth I picnicked with Sir Richard Bulkeley under an oak tree at the summit of the Hill. The tree came to be known as the Oak of Honor.
Our Dexters Estate Agents in Honor Oak are local property experts who can help find you and your family the perfect home. Here are some helpful guides on everything you need to know about living in this popular neighbourhood:
Local Amenities
Honor Oak offers an assortment of restaurants, coffee shops, and charming gift shops.
Surrounded by green spaces, Honor Oak is defined by the park of One Tree Hill offering seven hectares of land with a beautiful woodland nature reserve. Framed by foliage, the views of London are incredible as you can see the landmarks of London amidst the greenery.
Founded in 1912, Aquarius Golf Club is a unique nine-hole golf course, sitting at the end of Beechcroft Reservoir, which holds 55 million gallons of water. The ideal location for an avid golfer.
Education
Honor Oak is also home to a number of schools, providing education for children from nursery age to secondary school. Some of the schools in the Honor Oak area include:
Stillness Infant School
Stillness Junior School
Kilmorie Primary School
Prendergast Ladywell School
Transport
Situated in Zone 3, Honor Oak has a reliable trainline service. With the London Overground going to Highbury & Islington, Crystal Palace and West Croydon.
Bus routes to and from Honor Oak are regular and include numbers P4 (to Lewisham), 63 (to King’s Cross) and P12 (to Surrey Quays).
Living in Honor Oak
Whether you are looking to rent or buy, Honor Oak has a range of period and modern properties. Honor Oak is a desirable area for families looking for large semi-detached Edwardian and Victorian properties.
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Brockley has evolved in the past few years. Home to the grand Rivoli Ballroom, productions such as BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing and the iconic film, The Muppets, have both been filmed here. Host to Brockley Max Festival every summer, this area celebrates the local talent on offer. With a village like atmosphere in south London, Brockley's community driven society is the perfect blend between a greener environment and the city.
Our Dexters Estate Agents in Brockley are local property experts who can help find you and your family the perfect home. Here are some helpful guides on everything you need to know about living in this popular neighbourhood:
Local Amenities
Brockley has everything from quirky cafés and artisan bakeries to independent stores and restaurants. The award winning Brockley Market has an array of seasonal street food and locally sourced produce, located in Lewisham College car park every Saturday morning. Offering, delightful scenery, Blythe Hill Fields is a beautiful park with views of the city. Children’s playgrounds and walking paths are inside this excellent green space.
Education
Brockley is also home to a number of schools, providing education for children from nursery age to secondary school. Some of the schools in the Brockley area include
Chelwood Nursery School
Beecroft Garden Primary School
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
Prendergast School
Transport
Brockley is well connected to the rest of London. Conveniently situated in Zone 2, Brockley’s Overground station has trains to Shoreditch High Street and Highbury and Islington. The mainline service also takes you to London Bridge within 10 minutes.
Living in Brockley
Whether you are looking to rent or buy, Brockley has plenty of streets with large, detached early Victorian and Edwardian properties. With a variety of gothic cottages, or if that is not your style, new builds and flats are also available; Brockley has a wide range of homes.
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Once a heavily wooded land known as Hatcham, New Cross is now a diverse urban area six miles from central London. Home to traditional pubs, wholesome cafes and delicious restaurants of all cuisines, New Cross has plenty to offer.
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Local Amenities
Goldsmiths Centre for Contemporary Art, is a free public art gallery which hosts international artists, projects and residencies. With talks, performances, films and other events available, it is a ‘must see’ expressive environment.
The conservation area of Telegraph Hill Park is a much-loved green space by the locals. Divided into two sections, there are magnificent views of London. With a children’s playground, basketball and tennis courts, a quaint pond and an ornamental garden, there are hours of fun to be had here.
Education
New Cross also has a number of schools, providing education for children from nursery to secondary school age including:
St James’s Hatcham Church of England Primary School
Kender Primary School
Addey and Stanhope School
Haberdashers’ Hatcham College
Transport
Located in Zone 2, New Cross has great transport links. With Southeastern mainline and London Overground stations, there are services to Highbury & Islington, Victoria, Croydon and London Bridge.
Bus routes to and from New Cross are regular and include numbers 172 (to St. Pauls), 225 (to Canda Water), 453 (to Marylebone) and 436 to (Battersea Park).
Living in New Cross
Whether you are looking to rent or buy, New Cross has a wide range of homes to suit every style. Many streets have large, terraced and semi-detached Victorian and Edwardian properties. Alternatively, there are also Gothic-style houses or new build flats available.
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The south east London neighbourhood of Nunhead is four miles away from Charing Cross. Village living amidst the city life well describes the inner city suburb of Nunhead. The residential area of Nunhead offers an assortment of local restaurants, trendy pubs and independent shops.
Our Dexters Estate Agents in Nunhead are local property experts who can help find you and your family the perfect home. Here are some helpful guides on everything you need to know about living in this popular neighbourhood:
Local Amenities
In the centre, Nunhead Green is a charming area, ideal for taking a break after grabbing a coffee from the baristas at Goodcup. Also along this parade of shops, BYO is an eco-friendly and organic supermarket that provides sustainable grocery choices for all your household needs. Reduce your environmental footprint and do your food shop here.
The Victorian built Nunhead Cemetery is one of the ‘Magnificent Seven’ cemeteries of London. The now beautiful nature reserve is a grand and peaceful space. The perfect spot to take a walk and admire the gothic architecture these grounds offer.
Education
Nunhead is also home to a number of schools, providing education for children from nursery age to secondary. Some of the schools in the Nunhead area include:
Chelwood Nursery School
Rye Oak Primary School
Hollydale Primary School
St Thomas the Apostle College
Transport
Situated in Zone 2, Nunhead has Southeastern and Thameslink train lines. Accessing central London has never been easier with services to Victoria and Blackfriars taking only 18 minutes.
There are a variety of regular bus routes to and from Nunhead, including the 78 to Shoreditch, and the P12 to Surrey Quays and Brockley Rise.
Living in Nunhead
Whether you are looking to rent or buy, Nunhead has Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian homes. With a range of flats on offer also, there is a variety of properties to suit everyone.. From eating out to weekend walks, this area has everything you need.
Contact your local experts at Dexters Nunhead Estate Agents who will be more than happy to help you find the perfect property.