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Ripe for the picking with its quality housing, green parks and transport links, Plumstead has much to recommend it.
Living in Plumstead
Former home of Arsenal Football Club, Plumstead has excellent road and rail links and attractive affordable housing. To the north is the new town of Thamesmead West which lies on the south bank of the River Thames, and to the west is Woolwich.
Marking Plumstead's southern border is Shrewsbury Park which leads to Shooters Hill Golf Course with its fabulous views over London, Kent and Essex.
Within Plumstead there are several green open spaces including Plumstead Gardens to the east, ideal for families and children; and to the south, Rockliffe Gardens with its beautiful water feature.
Property in Plumstead, which is in the London Borough of Greenwich, ranges from Victorian cottages with two bedrooms; to stunning Victorian villas with large reception rooms, four good-sized bedrooms and attractive gardens.
In between, there is a mix of modern developments and pre-war and post-war houses and flat conversions, often located near parks, gardens or Plumstead Common.
For those striving to get on the first rung of the property ladder there are flats that were once council property, conveniently located near Plumstead railway station.
Plumstead has a fair selection of primary schools and, at secondary level, Plumstead Manor Girls School has an excellent academic record.
Public parks, local schools and shops, Plumstead is on the way up and once the Docklands Light Railway link across the Thames is in place, Plumstead's transformation is bound to accelerate.
Transport
Residents in Plumstead enjoy easy access to Plumstead and Woolwich Arsenal railway stations which provide services to Greenwich, London Bridge, Cannon Street and Charing Cross.
There is a link to the Docklands Light Railway in Greenwich providing services to the Isle of Dogs, Canary Wharf and Stratford; and south to Lewisham.
Crossing the River Thames can be undertaken via the Woolwich Ferry and by the lesser-known Woolwich foot tunnel which links to North Woolwich.
River boat services operate five days a week from a new pier erected next to the former Woolwich Arsenal.
For information regarding local bus routes, the DLR and London Underground, please visit http://www.tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround/default.aspx.
For details of train services please visit http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/.
History and culture
In the 1880s, 'two-up two-down' houses were built in Plumstead for workers at Woolwich Arsenal with larger, smarter properties constructed up the hill around Plumstead Common.
Arsenal Football Club, known at that time as 'Royal Arsenal' or 'Woolwich Arsenal', played in Plumstead between 1886 and 1913 at various grounds including Manor Ground on the north side of Plumstead High Street. Just before the Great War, the club moved to Highbury in north London.
For further information about Plumstead please visit http://www.greenwich.gov.uk/Greenwich/.
view the 10 most recently added properties for sale in Plumstead
1 bedroom flat in Lawson House, Nightingale Place, Woolwich,South East London - Asking price of £112,995
No onward chain a well presented one-bedroom apartment on fourth (top) floor of modern purpose-built block, woolwich common se18. Double glazing, central heating, cctv security, concierge, garage...... view full details
5 bedrooms house in Brinklow Crescent, London SE18 - Asking price of £315,000
Situated within a popular road within the area of Shooters Hill, is this recently decorated and extended 4/5 bedroom 1930s semi-detached house. The accommodation comprises entrance porch, entrance...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Wernbrook Street, Woolwich, London SE18 - Asking price of £194,950
A spacious three double bedroom, mid-terrace period house in need of modernisation, located just minutes walk from Plumstead Common. The property has two receptions, two bathrooms (one downstairs)...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Resolution Walk, Woolwich,South East London - Asking price of £249,999
A well presented two/three bedroom town house located on the banks of the River Thames. Located close to local shops, amenities and public transports making this unique house an ideal investment....... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Herbert Road, Shooters Hill, London SE18 - Asking price of £115,000
A two double bedroom basement flat, set within a period conversion, benefitting from sole use of the rear garden. The property features a spacious lounge which is open plan to the kitchen, two...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in London SE18 - Asking price of £230,000
Located in the heart of Plumstead is this three bedroom, period style, terrace house with decked and lawned rear garden.... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Gilbourne Road, Plumstead Common - Asking price of £155,000
Internal viewing a must to fully appreciate this immaculate 2 bedroom top floor purpose built flat, situated within a popular location, close to Winns Common. The property comprises spacious...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Church Street, Woolwich, Woolwich,South East London - Asking price of £152,500
Stamp duty exempt!!! chain free-this 3rd floor (top floor) 2 double bedroom flat is presented in a very good decorative order and arranged over 647sqft (64sqm). This property has an excellent...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in The Armouries, Royal Arsenal, Woolwich,South East London - Asking price of £299,999
New Development. NEW DEVELOPMENT, OFF-PLAN INVESTMENT, 2 BEDROOM - 2 Bedroom luxurious open plan flat (63.7 Sq.m) in Royal Arsenal with balcony and lagoon views. Royal Arsenal is one of South East...... view full details
