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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
1 bedroom flat in Lee High Road, London,South East London - Asking price of £185,000
A charming one bedroom top floor period conversion flat that would especially appeal to First Time Buyers being both well equipped and tastefully decorated to a high standard. This attractively...... view full details
4 bedrooms house in Heather Road, Lee,South East London - Asking price of £385,000
A well presented and spacious four bedroom Edwardian semi detached family home boasting many period style features. This character property is conveniently located for Lee and Grove Park train...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Lee, London, SE12 - Asking price of £299,950
Three bedroom 1930's semi detached house with two reception rooms situated in a very popular location featuring gas fired central heating, double glazing fitted kitchen and modern bathroom suite....... view full details
3 bedrooms flat in Eltham Road, Lee,South East London - Asking price of £465,000
A stunning three double bedroom apartment occupying the entire hall floor of a Victorian detached house and situated on the borders of Lee and Blackheath and close to local amenities. This...... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Cambridge Drive, Lee,South East London - Asking price of £275,000
A two bedroom detached bungalow conveniently situated in a popular residential road within easy access of Lee train station, Colfes School and local shops. The property is in need of some...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Woodstock Court, Burnt Ash Hill, Lee,South East London - Asking price of £169,950
This spacious two bedroom second floor purpose built flat is an ideal purchase for a rental investment or First Time Buyer. The property is conveniently located for Lee main line train station,...... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Hedgley Street, Lee, London SE12 - Asking price of £279,995
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3 bedrooms house in Kingsand Road, Lee, London SE12 - Asking price of £315,000
Within a mile of Grove Park station is this well presented semi detached house offer to be market chain free.... view full details
1 bedroom flat in Micheldever Road, Lee, London SE12 - Asking price of £329,995
Set within the Lee Conservation area is this two bedroom ground floor flat with private garden and offered with no onward chain.... view full details
