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Thamesmead: a "new town" built within a capital city.
Living in Thamesmead
Thamesmead, a "new town", was built on the banks of the River Thames on land that once formed part of the Royal Arsenal. It is located beyond Woolwich on the border with Kent.
It would be difficult to find a building here more than 20 years old, and new housing developments have been built along the riverbank in Thamesmead North. With further building in progress, Thamesmead is a rapidly developing area.
Thamesmead is becoming one of Londons up and coming areas, and is particularly popular with first time buyers and young families.
The older parts of Thamesmead have a mixture of medium-rise and 12-storey blocks of flats, system-built in concrete, whereas the newer properties have a more traditional design and are built in brick. Thamesmead South is mainly made up of large council estates.
The towns planners have striven to make the area an attractive place to live by planting trees and creating water gardens. There are properties with views of the River Thames to the west, north and east, which is where the Riverside Golf Course offers prime view of passing shipping.
The main shopping area is in Thamesmead Central, but it is limited, so residents head to Woolwich, Greenwich or Bluewater Shopping Centre for a wider selection of shops, cafés and restaurants.
Transport
The nearest rail link is approximately one mile to the south of Thamesmead Central at Abbey Wood. The journey time into London Bridge Station is approximately 25 minutes.
There are a number of bus routes that connect the various parts of Thamesmead to Central Thamesmead, Woolwich, Abbey Wood and Plumstead.
For more detailed information on travelling around London visit www.tfl.gov.uk.
History and culture
Thamesmead was developed by the Greater London Council (GLC). It was the Ministry of Defences decision in the early 1960s to give the London County Council 1000 acres of marshland previously occupied by the Royal Arsenal that gave impetus to the project.
There are ambitious plans for the development of a proper town centre, and also further residential riverside developments.
Thamesmead has a network of waterways and lakes, including Southmere, where sailing, boating, fishing and birdwatching take place, as well as the Riverside Golf Course in Thamesmead North.
Cycling enthusiasts can ride along a cycle route from Thamesmead to Canary Wharf on a mainly traffic free route.
For further information please visit www.bexley.gov.uk and www.greenwich.gov.uk.
view the 10 most recently added properties for sale in Thamesmead
2 bedrooms flat in Bridge House, Defence Close, West Thamesmead,London - Asking price of £114,995
A fourth floor, two double bedroom/two bathroom modern apartment, in a gated West Thamesmead development. The property features a spacious lounge with open plan kitchen, balcony with river views,...... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Martins Place, Delisle Road, Thamesmead,London - Asking price of £185,000
New Development. NO ONWARD CHAIN- Halfapercent as SOLE AGENTS are pleased to be able to offer this well maintained, two double bedroom, modern terraced house with a garage, front and a 30ft rear...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Strand House, Thamesmead,London - Asking price of £119,950
A first floor two double bedroom/two bathroom apartment in a popular, gated Thamesmead development directly overlooking the Thames River. The property includes a balcony, gas central heating,...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Bendish Point, Erebus Drive, West Thamesmead,,London - Asking price of £145,000
A well presented two bedroom two bathroom apartment of the Bendish Point tower which is located within Erebus Drive. Located close to Transport links, local bus services, local Shopping facilities...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Bellarmine Close, West Thamesmead,London - Asking price of £182,500
A well presented, three bedroom mid-terrace house, situated in a quiet cul-de-sac within a modern West Thamesmead development. With a guest WC, large lounge, kitchen/diner, en-suite to the master...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Greenhaven Drive, West Thamesmead,London - Asking price of £139,950
New Development. STAMP DUTY EXEMPT-NO ONWARD CHAIN- A 616sqft (67sqm) first floor, two double bedroom apartment with a balcony and direct westery river views, located within a modern development...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Miles Close, Thamesmead,London - Asking price of £149,995
Chain Free !!!!! A well presented fourth floor two double bedroom/two bathroom apartment in a popular, gated Thamesmead development directly overlooking the River Thames. The property includes a...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Greenhaven Drive, Thamesmead,London - Asking price of £154,000
Chain free-no stamp duty payable- an external two double bedroom ground floor flat arranged over 578sqft (54sqm) and located within a modern development on greenhaven drive in thamesmead se28 the...... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Martins Walk, West Thamesmead,London - Asking price of £195,000
Halfapercent as SOLE AGENTS are delighted to offer a two double bedroom, modern terraced property with front and rear gardens, garage located on Martins Walk in West Thamesmead SE28 The property...... view full details
