neighbouring areas
Chislehurst is a bustling town in the London Borough of Bromley, much of which has become a Conservation Area. The majority of Chislehurst’s development took place during the Victorian era, and though much of the area is suburbanised, it still manages to retain a good deal of its once rural character. There is widely varying housing to be found in Chislehurst, ranging from timber framed buildings of the sixteenth and seventeenth century to large Victorian mansions, Victorian and Edwardian houses in Arts and Crafts and Neovernacular style. As well as older properties, there are also new developments of modern houses, and flats in purpose built blocks. Chislehurst is an ideal place to live if you are searching for somewhere with a village feel, as well as being close to London. People searching for houses for sale in Chislehurst should expect to pay £245k+ for a three bedroom Victorian terraced house in a popular location.
Amenities for properties in Chislehurst
The town’s shopping centre is mainly made up of local independent retailers, though there are also national chains such as Sainsbury’s and the usual high street banks and building societies. A surprisingly high number of restaurants can be found along the high street, including Italian, Chinese, Indian and French cuisine. The area is renowned locally for its selection of good private schools, making it popular with families considering Chislehurst property. There is plenty of green space in Chislehurst, including Scadbury Park Nature Reserve and Chislehurst Common. Chislehurst is possibly most famous for its vast complex of caves, which are a maze of ancient mines originally carved out in search for flint and chalk by the Saxons, Druids and Romans.
Transport for Chislehurst
The mainline station in Chislehurst provides commuters with services into Victoria Station, Charing Cross Station, Waterloo East and London Bridge. People commuting by car are well served by the nearby A20/M25 motorway link and A2/Blackwall tunnel which offers easy access to east and central London.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Chislehurst, you should also consider registering with estate agents in Sidcup and Bexley.