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Grove Park offers suburban living that is rich in housing, transport, shops, schools, sports facilities and the green stuff.
Living in Grove Park
Situated in the south-east corner of the London Borough of Lewisham, property in Grove Park is a mix of traditional Victorian terraces, 1930s and post-war semis, and new developments of flats and houses in an area that is rich in green spaces.
Grove Park railway station opened in 1871 and rapid house building started soon after. In the 1920s Lewisham Council built Grove Park Estate and acquired the delightful Chinbrook Meadows.
Grove Park Estate is almost encircled by woods, parks, playing fields and sports grounds. South-east of the estate is Grove Park Cemetery, which adjoins Elmstead Wood and Sundridge Park Golf Course.
In 1926, the railway line was electrified making the journey to central London even faster, so by the 1960s the last patch of farmland had been turned over for housing.
Today, property in Grove Park is often spacious, with good-sized gardens complemented by playgrounds and sports fields.
Grove Park Hospital was originally constructed in 1902 as a workhouse for the poor and, although much of it was demolished to make way for housing, some of the original buildings have been preserved.
Grove Park is ideal for families as there is good local shopping including supermarkets, a fair number of restaurants and pubs, and a choice of primary and secondary schools.
Bromley town centre is easily accessible by train and bus and is a major commercial centre. It offers cinemas, a live theatre and great shopping including department stores such as M&S, Next, BHS and Debenhams.
Transport
Train services from Grove Park station go to Waterloo East and Charing Cross and to Cannon Street Station.
In the opposite direction trains go to Bromley North, Orpington and Sevenoaks.
The main road passing through Grove Park is the A2212 Baring Road. Heading south it carries traffic to Bromley and north to Lee.
For information regarding bus routes that serve Grove Park and for the London Underground and DLR, please visit www.tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround/default.aspx.
For details of train services please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/.
History and culture
Edith Nesbit, 1858-1924, the prolific author of many children's books most notably 'The Railway Children' moved to Baring Road, Grove Park, when she was 17. A footpath that leads to Hither Green Nature Reserve is called Railway Children Walk.
The Churchill Theatre in Bromley was opened in 1977 by HRH the Prince of Wales, and has established a reputation for producing quality shows in an auditorium that seats 785 and is fully air-conditioned.
For details of current and future productions please visit www.theambassadors.com/churchill/.
For further information about Grove Park please visit www.lewisham.gov.uk/.
view the 10 most recently added properties for sale in Grove Park
2 bedrooms flat in Hope Close - Asking price of £170,000
Acorn are very pleased to offer this two bedroom first floor flat on to the market. The property boasts 15ft lounge, 13ft kitchen, two bedrooms and storage space. Further benefits include...... view full details
4 bedrooms house in Glenmere Row, SE12 - Asking price of £415,000
Stunning development of 24 three to five bedroom luxury town houses designed to provide modern living, close to amenities but at an affordable price. The houses provide the most comfortable...... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Grove Park, London SE12 - Asking price of £190,000
Location being the key, set in a quiet cul-de-sac lies this two bedroom terraced home. Internally the property benefits from a lounge area, kitchen and conservatory with double glazed doors...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Westhorne Avenue, SE12 - Asking price of £169,995
Acorn are pleased to offer this modern two bedroom flat onto the market. The property comprises of 14ft x 14ft lounge, two bedrooms, modern neutral kitchen and bathroom. Further benefits...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Baring Road, Lee,South East London - Asking price of £225,000
A well presented and spacious split level ground floor Victorian maisonette situated on Baring Road offering good access to Lee and Grove Park train stations, bus routes and shopping facilities....... view full details
1 bedroom house in Amblecote Meadows, SE12 - Asking price of £169,995
Acorn are delighted to present to the market this modern stylish house located close to Grove Park station in a popular gated development. Comprising a spacious living room, leading into a...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Southbourne Gardens, SE12 - Asking price of £194,950
A fantastic two double bedroom maisonette located in the ever popular Courtlands Estate. The property is set over three floors and is presented to a high standard throughout.... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Aislibie Road, Lee, London SE12 - Asking price of £395,000
Located in the popular Lee/Blackheath borders is this extremely well presented Victorian house, close to Manor House Gardens.... view full details
1 bedroom flat in Marvels Lane, Lee, London,South East London - Asking price of £125,000
Your Move are delighted to offer this one bed purpose built retirement flat situated in a popular location. The flat is set in well established communal gardens, also offering residents parking...... view full details
