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This pocket of south-east London has a low profile, with the exception of its train station, whose large size and high frequency of services to London seem at odds with its sleepy location.
Living in Hither Green
You will find Hither Green tucked in between Lee and the noisier, more urban Lewisham and Catford. Hither Green is being hailed by some as the new East Dulwich.
Hither Green is divided into two distinct halves by the railway lines. The smarter side towards Manor House Gardens and Lee costs about 15 per cent more than the less pretty Catford side, although the housing stock is fairly similar.
However, the Catford side now has an alternative to the standard terraced houses: Meridian South, a major redevelopment at the former Hither Green hospital site on Hither Green Lane, provides plenty of contemporary apartments, as well as its own shopping area.
The area is popular with commuting professionals, with young families, and also with those who've settled down already. It has a thirty and forty-something demographic rather than a young, footloose and fancy-free profile. It feels less cosmopolitan than nearby Lewisham.
Local residents boast that Hither Green is lovely and quiet, and you can get a decent sized house there for the cost of a cupboard in Islington. It also only takes 13 minutes to travel by train to London Bridge.
Transport
Hither Green is a major resource for the local commuter, with frequent, direct connections to London Charing Cross, Victoria and Cannon Street.
Local buses connect to Lewisham Town Centre, Greenwich, and other local towns.
The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) is accessible from Lewisham station.
There are two designated London cycle network routes through Hither Green.
For more detailed information on travelling around London visit www.tfl.gov.uk.
History and culture
Hither Green's origins lie along the medieval trade route of Hither Green Lane and its later growth as a Victorian suburb, following the construction of the South Eastern Railway in the 1860s.
The South Eastern Railway opened up Hither Green to residential development. By 1875 the first signs of suburban housing development were beginning to appear.
In 1896 Archibald Cameron Corbett, an MP and prolific builder, bought the 278 acres of North Park Farm and built almost 3,000 homes in Catford and Hither Green, on what is now known as the Corbett Estate.
Hither Green has a small but very pleasant park. Manor House Gardens, established in 1902, which has been restored with a pond, children's playground, café, tennis courts and a dog-free area thats great for picnics in the summer.
There's also an adjacent library, situated in the former Manor House itself. The original ice-house is occasionally open to the public on Sundays.
For further information please visit www.lewisham.gov.uk.
view the 10 most recently added properties for sale in Hither Green
2 bedrooms flat in Fff 10, Amblecote Close, Grove Park, Se12 - Asking price of £155,000
We are pleased to market this two double bedroom first floor 1930's purpose built flat. The property benefits double glazing, gas central heating and communal gardens. The property is located...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Burnt Ash Road, Lee,South East London - Asking price of £275,000
A three bedroom end of terrace town house offering versatile accommodation over three storeys. The property is set back from the road and situated within easy access of Lee main line train station...... view full details
4 bedrooms house in Holme Lacey Road, Lee,South East London - Asking price of £365,000
A well presented four bedroom 1930's built semi detached family home located in a desirable residential road within easy reach of Lee main line train station, local shops and schools. The...... view full details
studio house in Marvels Lane, London SE12 - Auction guide price of £200,000
**For sale by auction** an appealing three bedroom mid terrace house. Important note. Potential purchasers should be aware that any measurements are for guidance only and cannot be relied upon....... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Grove Park, London SE12 - Asking price of £199,995
Robinson Jackson are excited to be offering this three bedroom mid terraced house onto the market. The property is located within a residential area close to amenities and transport links....... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Holme Court, Le May Avenue, Grove Park, Se12 - Asking price of £174,955
Spacious well presented modern built flat offered to the market chain free. Holme Court is located on Le May Avenue within a short stroll of Grove Park mainline British Rail Station with direct...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Baring Road, Lee, London SE12 - Asking price of £329,995
A well presented three bedroom 1930s semi detached property with off road parking and a garage... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Gables Close, Lee - Asking price of £220,000
Delightful 2 bedroomed modern house which is offered with no onward chain and is well maintained throughout. The property is situated approximately 15 minutes from both Lee and Grove Park train...... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Hedgley Street, Lee, London SE12 - Asking price of £309,995
A beautifully presented two bedroom Victorian house located in Lee conservation area and within close proximity to Blackheath Village.... view full details
