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| SE15 | SE21 | SE28 | SE9 |
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Vibrant Borough is within walking distance of the City and is home to London's oldest food market.
Living in Borough
The varied area of Borough extends along the South Bank between Waterloo and Tower Bridge, and encompasses the Tate Modern, the National Theatre and City Hall.
Borough has plenty of warehouse conversions and apartment blocks, many of which have been built in the past 15 years. In contrast to Docklands, they tend to include a percentage of affordable housing.
Trinity Square is considered to be one of London's finest Georgian squares. It was closed to through traffic some years ago, making it a serenely tranquil setting in a vibrant and desirable area.
Merrick Square is another popular residential area with uniformly attractive Georgian houses. There are also developments of purpose-built flats and modern houses in Borough.
The area is well known for its good pubs - The Market Porter at Borough Market and The George Tavern off Borough High Street are good examples.
Borough is home to London's oldest food market, located close to the Thames behind Southwark Cathedral, and is open for business between 12 and 6pm on Friday and 9am to 4pm on Saturday.
Transport
Borough is located near to London Bridge Station which is well connected to the mainline National Rail network and the London Underground (Northern Line City Branch).
There are also many Bus Routes serving the area.
For more detailed information on travelling around London visit www.tfl.gov.uk.
History and culture
The Borough (of Southwark) is located by the river Thames. The village centre was around Borough High Street and was originally in the county of Surrey. The name Southwark may have meant 'southern defence work'.
Famously, in 1968 London Bridge was sold to an American entrepreneur. A popular urban legend is that he believed mistakenly that he was buying the more impressive Tower Bridge.
The current London Bridge was constructed from 1967 to 1972, and was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1973.
For further information please visitwww.southwark.gov.uk and www.boroughmarket.org.uk.
view the 10 most recently added properties for sale in Borough
2 bedrooms flat in Longstone Court, 22 Great Dover Street, London, SE1 - Asking price of £455,000
A well presented penthouse apartment offering stunning city scape views to include Big Ben and The Millennium Wheel located within a popular portered development moments from Borough High Street,...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Albert Embankment, Vauxhall, London, SE1 - Asking price of £795,000
2 bedroom apartment for sale in Vauxhall, London,SE1. This stylish, modern, 2 double bedroom, 2 bathroom 7th floor apartment in this Berkeley Homes built development, has stunning views of the...... view full details
3 bedrooms flat in Knot House, 3 Brewery Square, London, SE1 - Asking price of £775,000
A three double bedroom, two bathroom triplex apartment (approx. 1,110 sq ft) offered in excellent condition.... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Searles Road, London - Asking price of £450,000
879 sq ft (82 sq m), 2 bedrooms, private and communal gardens, parking.Set in well-tended grounds at this secure, gated development, a terraced house with an allocated parking space, two double...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Salamanca Square, Albert Embankment, Vauxhall, London, SE1 - Asking price of £795,000
2 bedroom flat for sale in Vauxhall, SE1. A stylish and beautifully presented seventh floor apartment with a large balcony offering superb far reaching views of The River Thames & Westminster....... view full details
3 bedrooms flat in The Whitehouse, Belvedere Road, Waterloo - Asking price of £2,000,000
A truly stunning three bedroom apartment affording spectacular views and encompassing a vista of London's landmarks along the River Thames from the Houses of Parliament to St. Paul's...... view full details
1 bedroom flat in Jurston Court, Gerridge Street, Waterloo, LONDON, SE1 - Asking price of £201,950
1 bedroom flat for sale in Waterloo SE1. A third floor one double bedroom flat in this well maintained local authority block located within a short walk of either Lambeth North or Waterloo...... view full details
3 bedrooms flat in 9 Albert Embankment, London - Asking price of £2,500,000
Stunning 3 bedroom apartment centrally located for Southbank and London's West End. Beautifully refurbished to the highest standard and benefiting from a fabulous river facing roof terrace. 24 ho... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Roupell Street, Southwark, London, SE1 - Asking price of £850,000
House for sale in Waterloo, SE1. This uniquely positioned freehold house in a charming, highly sought after location ( a conservation area), benefits from an additional floor, making the house...... view full details
