property, homes and houses for sale in Beckenham

Property for sale in Beckenham BR3 is varied in both style and size, from period homes to modern apartments, providing potential buyers with plenty of options in this pleasant, leafy suburb. Located in the London Borough of Bromley, Beckenham (postcode BR3) is a pleasant commuter town with an excellent choice of schools and parks, making it popular with families and professional couples. If you're searching for houses for sale in Beckenham BR3, you can expect to pay a premium for this popular location, with prices for a detached house from £450,000 and conversions and purpose built flats for £200,000+. Residents of Beckenham benefit from both excellent access to Central London and the close proximity of the beautiful Kent countryside. There are several good estate agents in Beckenham BR3, to help you find your ideal property.

Amenities for Beckenham properties

Beckenham is well known for its numerous parks and tree lined streets. Kelsey Park with its landscaped gardens and Beckenham Park Place with its woodland and golf course, are a draw for those house hunting in Beckenham. The high street has a good selection of boutiques and restaurants and is a convenient 15 minute walk from end to end. For entertainment, Beckenham has both traditional pubs and fashionable bars, and one or two nightclubs for those in search of late night fun. The refurbished 1920s Odeon Cinema shows all the latest West End films. Beckenham also has a good selection of local and private sports clubs and facilities. Only 2 miles away, Bromley offers a broader choice of shops, bars and restaurants, including the Glades shopping centre and for those with an artistic leaning, The Churchill Theatre. Beckenham is also within easy reach of Crystal Palace and its famous Victorian Park, and Chislehurst with its historic Roman caves.

Transport in Beckenham

By public transport, Beckenham is a short journey to Bromley and Croydon, and only 20-30 minutes by train into several major London stations, making Beckenham property a popular choice for commuters. Plans for an extension to the East London Underground are scheduled for 2010. Good rail and bus connections make the Kent countryside and coast accessible, and provide easy access to Gatwick airport and the South Coast ports. Beckenham is also on the Croydon tram link, providing green and clean transport to East and West Croydon, Elmers End and New Addington.