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Living in Herne Hill
Herne Hill is a smallish residential area sandwiched between the hustle and bustle of Brixton and the relative tranquillity of Dulwich.
With quiet residential streets, one of London's best parks and a growing selection of upmarket bars, boutiques and galleries, it is no surprise that Herne Hill is increasing in popularity amongst home buyers.
Herne Hill is particularly popular with first-time buyers, young professional couples and fledgling families. It is less multicultural than it was, and is now more middle-class and affluent.
Residents praise the transport links, the proximity to Dulwich and the excellent schools. Transition is a word often applied to Herne Hill. Old-fashioned south London pubs compete with modern bars; and people buy a rung on the housing ladder, but rarely stay forever.
The most sought after roads are located to the east of Milkwood Road, and south of Herne Hill towards the area bordering Dulwich - which is full of attractive and generally quiet streets of Victorian and Edwardian family houses.
There are several attractive streets in the corner of Herne Hill, between Croxted Road and Norwood Road, an area characterised by the number of railway bridges which cross the residential streets.
Transport
There are regular services from Herne Hill railway station into London Victoria, London Blackfriars and London Bridge, with average journey times of just 12-15 minutes.
North Dulwich station, which operates services into London Bridge, is more convenient for people who live towards the east of the area.
There are several bus routes operating services to surrounding areas and into central London.
For more detailed information on travelling around London visit www.tfl.gov.uk.
History and culture
As late as the 1760s the area was still very rural. But as London expanded south, it became popular with the wealthy, who built many fine houses. With the arrival of the railway in 1862, smaller houses for workers and artisans were built.
Between the First and Second World Wars Herne Hill saw further development, with the construction of several estates. The whole area was badly hit during the Blitz, and after 1945, priority was given to repairing damaged properties.
New houses were built on the vacant bombsites and many of the larger houses were converted into flats.
Later; the local authority built new estates, including tower blocks such as the ones off Dulwich Road. The result is a broad mix of architectural styles.
Brockwell Park, formerly the grounds of the manor house in the middle of the park, is one of the best green spaces in London, where the annual Lambeth Country Show is held.
The park is also home to Brockwell Park Lido, one of the capital's outdoor pools; and Herne Hill has London's last full-scale concrete cycling track, the only Olympic venue from 1948 still in use.
For further information please visit www.lewisham.gov.uk.
view the 10 most recently added properties for sale in Herne Hill
5 bedrooms house in Poplar Walk, Herne Hill, London SE24 - Asking price of £775,000
An impressive family home is offered within this large semi detached house with five/six bedrooms, three reception rooms, kitchen, utility room, large bathroom, downstairs cloakroom and superb...... view full details
1 bedroom flat in Hurst Street, London SE24 - Asking price of £115,000
Park View House, SE24. This one bedroomed flat offers spacious interior, well appointed, secure accommodation, ample storage and stunning views over Brockwell Park and central London. Situated on...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Norwood Road Herne Hill , London SE24 - Asking price of £219,950
We are pleased to offer this two bedroom first floor flat set within this 1950's private building.The flat benefits of: a good size reception room arched to a new kitchen, a large double bedroom,...... view full details
1 bedroom flat in Norwood Road, Herne Hill, London SE24 - Asking price of £199,995
A charming conversion flat with polished wood floors in most parts, modern kitchen and bathroom, double bedroom. The property is set to the rear of this period house and is conveniently located...... view full details
1 bedroom flat in Dulwich Road, Dulwich, Herne Hill,South East London - Asking price of £139,995
No onward chain- a 357sqft (33sqm), immaculate and well presented studio flat situated to the front of a converted victorian property, on the lower ground, and located on dulwich road, herne hill...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Meath House Dulwich Road Herne Hill , London SE24 - Asking price of £239,000
We are very pleased to present this fantastic split-level ex-local authority property in central Herne Hill overlooking Brockwell Park and the Lido.The property comprises: a large reception/diner...... view full details
5 bedrooms house in Deerbrook Road, Herne Hill, London SE24 - Asking price of £715,000
A fantastic family home is offered within this impressive period house with accommodation on three floors comprising two reception rooms, impressive kitchen/diner, cellar, guest cloakroom, five...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Leeson Road, London SE24 - Asking price of £295,000
A beautifully renovated three bedroom 1950's Town House boasting a large double reception leading onto a West Facing patio garden.... view full details
1 bedroom house in Delawyk Crescent, Herne Hill, London SE24 - Asking price of £220,000
A one bedroom garden bungalow boasting a recently modernised bedroom and bathroom and a South facing patio garden with additional outdoor storage.... view full details
