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Mattya


Posts: 14
Joined: Jan 2012
Post: #1
28-01-2012 10:53 AM

Hi all, if all goes well I will shortly be buying one of those fantastic Edwardian houses along Garthorne Rd which backs onto the nature reserve and I was wondering whether anyone could let me know what it is like to live round there? According to some of the other threads I have read on this site it seems as though the area has a nice vibe to it and I am looking forward to moving in! Comments welcome.

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Bcm


Posts: 187
Joined: May 2010
Post: #2
28-01-2012 11:58 AM

A lovely part of HOP to live, I would highly recommend it :-)

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jamster


Posts: 9
Joined: Aug 2010
Post: #3
31-01-2012 01:00 PM

Yes, it's a good spot. Quiet, easy access to HOP and walkable to Forest Hill. Easy parking and good access to local facilities / transport. Welcome!

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Joffe


Posts: 72
Joined: Oct 2011
Post: #4
31-01-2012 01:12 PM

Yes, it's very nice indeed. The parking thing is amazing - where we are we could have three cars and still park each one outside our house comfortably. Access to the rear of the properties is difficult and not overlooked and the road is very quiet traffic wise.

As the previous poster said, it's 5 minutes walk to HOP and 10 minutes to Forest Hill. We often walk to the butchers in Crofton Park down Coddrington Hill - 15/20 minutes ish.

Welcome to the road!

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Brockley_Babe


Posts: 57
Joined: Jul 2009
Post: #5
01-02-2012 01:23 PM

the Butcher (Peter James) in Crofton Park is excellent - I try to pop in at least a couple of times monthe on a Saturday

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Tinkerbell


Posts: 361
Joined: Dec 2007
Post: #6
01-02-2012 01:54 PM

Another thumbs up for Garthorne Road! Thumbsup

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squashst


Posts: 129
Joined: Mar 2009
Post: #7
01-02-2012 02:31 PM

Yes - have been in Garthorne Rd 4 years or so and I too love it. It is very quiet in terms of traffic noise for London (especially if you are down the HOP end) as no through traffic. Very good transport links especially with the Overground.

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Mattya


Posts: 14
Joined: Jan 2012
Post: #8
07-06-2012 11:10 PM

Hi all,

We have actually managed to move in to Garthorne Rd and we love it! Many thanks for the positive messages about the road.

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Bcm


Posts: 187
Joined: May 2010
Post: #9
07-06-2012 11:14 PM

Welcome to the area! Smile

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