areas within Bexley
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Located on the banks of the River Cray and south of the old Roman road of Watling Street, Bexley is a town of two halves. Old Bexley still has the appearance of a village and is due north of Joyden’s Wood Nature Reserve, and Bexley, which merges northwards into Bexleyheath where the administrative offices of the London Borough of Bexley are located. Traditional landmarks in Bexley include the Church of Saint Mary's which gives its name to the electoral ward containing the village.
Bexley property is a mix of a few grandiose Victorian and Georgian houses, some classically charming terraced cottages (especially in Old Bexley), and semi-detached bow-fronted houses built in the 1920s & ’30s. Since WWII, there has been further development of houses and purpose-built flats, although Bexley has managed to retain its leafy feel and green parks and playing fields. Houses for sale in Bexley offering three bedrooms are on the market from £205,000, although estate agents in Bexley price the most desirable three-bedroom detached houses up to £450,000. Modern townhouses and semi-detached period houses with four bedrooms are in the region of £300,000 but can climb to £600,000 for spacious, detached houses in unique settings. If you are looking for flats for sale in Bexley, one-bedroom flats are on average £150,000 with two-bedroom flats from £175,000. The most sought-after Victorian-house conversion flats offering three bedrooms can command prices up to £220,000.
Amenities for property in Bexley
Hall Place, a former stately home, beside the River Cray near central Bexley, is open to the public and includes a topiary display of traditional heraldic figures. To the west of Bexley is Bexley Golf Course and beyond, Danson Park, which has a water sports centre, sports club, pitch & putt, bowling greens and Bexley Grammar School and playing fields. There are other sports clubs and recreation facilities within Bexley and the vast expanse of Joyden’s Wood with its nature trails, picnic spots, and golf course is immediately south.
Transport in Bexley
The railway station in Bexley is on the Sidcup line with trains going to stations in Charing Cross, Cannon Street and Dartford.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Bexley, which is covered by postcode DA5, you may also like to consider neighbouring towns such as Bexleyheath, Eltham, Sidcup, and Erith.