Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Greenhithe, Kent

Sandwiched between the River Thames and Watling Street, Greenhithe used to be a hamlet with several wharves for the shipping of corn, wood, chalk and lime. These days, Greenhithe’s proximity to Bluewater in the south, the M25, and the new Channel Tunnel Rail Link station called Ebbsfleet International, has encouraged the development of large housing estates that almost surround the picturesque village.

Property for sale in Greenhithe is a mix of terraced and semi-detached Victorian houses, especially in Greenhithe Village with, in the satellite areas, a considerable amount of new-build, located in wide, tree-lined streets, close to parks and green spaces. Modern, three-bedroom townhouses are in the region of £240,000, available to view via Greenhithe estate agents. More substantial family homes including terraced townhouses offering four bedrooms are from £300,000. If you are looking for flats for sale in Greenhithe, most are situated in attractive modern apartment houses, with one-bedroom flats in the region of £115,000. Flats offering two bedrooms are £135,000 climbing to £200,000 and above for flats in the most prestigious new-build developments.

Amenities for property in Greenhithe

The village of Greenhithe has a few local shops and two old pubs which are ideal for a quiet drink and a traditional meal. For major shopping, and for bars, restaurants and movies, Bluewater is a short distance south, and is easily accessible by train, bus and road. Local schools in Greenhithe include Knockhall Primary School and St Mary’s C of E Primary School. Greenhithe has plenty of places to relax including the vast expanse of Joyden’s Wood Nature Reserve, to the south of Old Bexley.

Transport in Greenhithe

The railway station in Greenhithe takes you straight into the centre of London in around 40 minutes with trains going to stations in Charing Cross, Cannon Street and nearby Dartford. Greenhithe is on the A206 which joins the M25 at junction 1A, just south of the Dartford Tunnel and the Queen Elizabeth Bridge.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Greenhithe, which is covered by postcode, DA9, you may also like to consider neighbouring towns such as Erith, Bexleyheath, and Bexley.