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Crystal Palace is closer to the capital than you think.
Living in Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace, in south-east London, takes its name from a 19th century landmark - The Crystal Palace, a huge glass and iron structure built in 1851 for the Great Exhibition in Hyde Park.
Straddling the boroughs of Croydon and Bromley, Crystal Palace has one of London's highest points (367ft), with panoramic views of Central London and the North Downs.
Quality of life is pretty good in Crystal Palace. There are plenty of green spaces; Crystal Palace Park is just under 200 acres and is home to a diverse range of activities for visitors and locals alike. The many sporting groups that use it include athletics, football, rugby and cricket teams. Whether it's enjoying sport in the National Sports Centre (NSC), live music in the concert bowl or simply taking in the park's landscape whilst walking.
The centre of Crystal Palace, or the Triangle as it is better known, has a village feel with independent shops and outside cafés full to bursting at weekends. In the summer the park is a hub of activity.
The smartest streets can be found south of Crystal Palace in Fox Hill, a conservation area with fantastic views that is highly sought-after. Small cottages rub shoulders with old detached villas and Victorian conversions.
Flat conversions form nearly three quarters of the property supply in the area, and young professionals priced out of North and West London have moved into the area in recent years.
For families, there is the appeal of the top private schools in nearby Dulwich, but local state schools also perform well. Be aware of catchment areas, as two boroughs make up Crystal Palace.
Transport
The Underground doesn't venture into this corner of London, but work has begun on the extension of the East London line, which will come as far as Crystal Palace and is due for completion in 2010.
The railway station has trains to Victoria and London Bridge, as well as Croydon.
There are plenty of bus routes into Central and South London.
For further information on travelling around London visit www.tfl.gov.uk.
History and culture
Following the Great Exhibition in Hyde Park in 1851 The Crystal Palace was moved to Sydenham in 1852, but most of it was destroyed by fire in 1936.
The remains of the Victorian building include stone lions and part of the terraces. The models of prehistoric animals in the 1854 dinosaur park were the first ever made, and remain popular attractions to this day.
The London Development Agency (LDA) is proposing to bring the Park back to its former glory, by interpreting its past to turn it into a functional and sustainable Park for the future.
For further information visit: www.crystalpalacepark.org, www.bromley.gov.uk, www.croydon.gov.uk.
view the 10 most recently added properties for sale in Crystal Palace
3 bedrooms house in Grecian Crescent, Upper Norwood, Norwood, London SE19 - Asking price of £390,000
Set on a very popular road is this three double bedroom family home. The property offers deceptively spacious accommodation and is in very good decorative condition internally. Further benefits...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Oaks Avenue,Upper Norwood,SE19 - Asking price of £235,000
Spacious two bedroom first floor flat with balcony and own garage. In full property comprises two double bedrooms, living room, modern kitchen and bathroom. Situated within a small purpose built...... view full details
5 bedrooms house in Pleydell Avenue, Crystal Palace, London SE19 - Asking price of £499,500
Newly refurbished end of terrace period house comprising five bedrooms, two en-suite shower rooms, two reception rooms, kitchen/diner, bathroom, downstairs cloakroom and rear garden. The property...... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Auckland Rise, SE19 - Asking price of £168,995
Two bedroom first floor purpose built flat situated in quiet residential surroundings, located conveniently for ample local amenities, parkland and excellent transport links, offering direct...... view full details
4 bedrooms house in Beaumont Road, Crystal Palace, London, SE19 - Guide Price of £450,000
A superbly presented, substantially extended, semi-detached family home with 4 bedrooms, 2 'bathrooms', a fantastic kitchen/breakfast/family room and a very large South facing rear garden. Call...... view full details
1 bedroom flat in Central Hill, Crystal Palace, London SE19 - Asking price of £175,000
Situated minutes from the vibrant Crystal Palace Triangle is this large Victorian conversion 1 bedroom flat, boasting period features and own entrance.... view full details
4 bedrooms house in Woodland Road, Crystal Palace - Asking price of £524,995
This over-sized property comprising of four double bedrooms and two receptions is arranged over three levels. The family bathroom, as well as a separate toilet is on the first floor, ideally...... view full details
6 bedrooms house in Auckland Road,Upper Norwood,SE19 - Asking price of £799,950
A most attractive semi-detached Victorian family house located in one of the most popular roads in Crystal Palace. The property offers particularly spacious and attractive accommodation arranged...... view full details
1 bedroom flat in Highfiled Hill,Upper Norwood,SE19 - Asking price of £165,000
A superb one bedroom ground floor purpose built flat, situated in a smart purpose built development. In excellent condition throughout, the accommodation comprises: double bedroom, lounge with...... view full details
