600k where would u live in london with mrs and 2 yr old?
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mrs works nr charing cross so has to get to there. we have a 2 year old and might one day have another and need a decent state school.
where would u live? looked at dulwich but travel isnt great. charlton seems to offer a lot of house for the cash. any other suggestions? want 3 bed house min or 2 bed that can be converted.
thanks
where would u live? looked at dulwich but travel isnt great. charlton seems to offer a lot of house for the cash. any other suggestions? want 3 bed house min or 2 bed that can be converted.
thanks
Just sold my 3 bed victoria semi, in Northfields, Ealing for £565. In the same road as Fielding School (grade 1 Ofstead) and near nice independent shops, 10 mins from Z3 Piccadilly line and West Ealing mainline into paddington (10 mins). Load of really good parks for the youngsters too in South Ealing Northfields.
(Only reason for my move was relocation to West Yorks otherwise we would have stayed there it was a really nice part of London)
My old neighbours house is for sale in the same road
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/prope...
(Only reason for my move was relocation to West Yorks otherwise we would have stayed there it was a really nice part of London)
My old neighbours house is for sale in the same road
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/prope...
djglover said:
Just sold my 3 bed victoria semi, in Northfields, Ealing for £565. In the same road as Fielding School (grade 1 Ofstead) and near nice independent shops, 10 mins from Z3 Piccadilly line and West Ealing mainline into paddington (10 mins). Load of really good parks for the youngsters too in South Ealing Northfields.
(Only reason for my move was relocation to West Yorks otherwise we would have stayed there it was a really nice part of London)
My old neighbours house is for sale in the same road
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/prope...
cool thanks dont know ealing will have a look(Only reason for my move was relocation to West Yorks otherwise we would have stayed there it was a really nice part of London)
My old neighbours house is for sale in the same road
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/prope...
This really is a how long is a piece of string question. So many variables and personal preferences. Twickenham is lovely but not really London IMHO.
How long will you stay wherever? If you want capital appreciation that will (most likely - no guarantees!) outperform the rest of London, never mind the rest of the UK, then East is the only way to go. Most East areas are much more central (shorter journeys) than 'nicer' more established west / south. But definitely scruffier and much of it less pleasant on the eye.
How long will you stay wherever? If you want capital appreciation that will (most likely - no guarantees!) outperform the rest of London, never mind the rest of the UK, then East is the only way to go. Most East areas are much more central (shorter journeys) than 'nicer' more established west / south. But definitely scruffier and much of it less pleasant on the eye.
eastsider said:
This really is a how long is a piece of string question. So many variables and personal preferences. Twickenham is lovely but not really London IMHO.
How long will you stay wherever? If you want capital appreciation that will (most likely - no guarantees!) outperform the rest of London, never mind the rest of the UK, then East is the only way to go. Most East areas are much more central (shorter journeys) than 'nicer' more established west / south. But definitely scruffier and much of it less pleasant on the eye.
How long will you stay wherever? If you want capital appreciation that will (most likely - no guarantees!) outperform the rest of London, never mind the rest of the UK, then East is the only way to go. Most East areas are much more central (shorter journeys) than 'nicer' more established west / south. But definitely scruffier and much of it less pleasant on the eye.
Twickenham 'not really London' - probably a good thing It's a 25 minute train ride to Waterloo.......which gets you go most places for work in London easy I think.
On the Thames......nice pubs. I only mention it because I've been looking for houses fitting the Op's description and he is in the right ball park.
Chiswick wouldn't work and Richmond would be too expensive also.
eastsider said:
This really is a how long is a piece of string question. So many variables and personal preferences. Twickenham is lovely but not really London IMHO.
How long will you stay wherever? If you want capital appreciation that will (most likely - no guarantees!) outperform the rest of London, never mind the rest of the UK, then East is the only way to go. Most East areas are much more central (shorter journeys) than 'nicer' more established west / south. But definitely scruffier and much of it less pleasant on the eye.
i know which is why its hard to narrow down!How long will you stay wherever? If you want capital appreciation that will (most likely - no guarantees!) outperform the rest of London, never mind the rest of the UK, then East is the only way to go. Most East areas are much more central (shorter journeys) than 'nicer' more established west / south. But definitely scruffier and much of it less pleasant on the eye.
prefer to be IN london if gonna do it rather than in the suburbs. prefer victorian houses. prob be there 5 years then do the country thing. tbh the big thing it seems now is being in a catchment area for a nice school which seems to mean being next door to one!
RacerMDR said:
Twickenham 'not really London' - probably a good thing It's a 25 minute train ride to Waterloo.......which gets you go most places for work in London easy I think.
On the Thames......nice pubs. I only mention it because I've been looking for houses fitting the Op's description and he is in the right ball park.
Chiswick wouldn't work and Richmond would be too expensive also.
Brentford offers much better value and there are some reasonable areas but wouldn't know about schools.
Edited by truck71 on Monday 18th February 18:45
I recently bought a 3 bed fixer upper in Blackheath for less that (with a garage but onyl a small garden). You will get more for your money in Charlton but there's a reason for that - I would have a look at the Westcombe Park and Blackheath Standard area. We love the area and have a 2 year old.
voicey said:
I recently bought a 3 bed fixer upper in Blackheath for less that (with a garage but onyl a small garden). You will get more for your money in Charlton but there's a reason for that - I would have a look at the Westcombe Park and Blackheath Standard area. We love the area and have a 2 year old.
thanks westcombe does look good but seems to be no houses the wrong side of that big road for under 600k nr the station - quite a few the charlton side near sherington school which looks quite nice. where is the blackheath standard area someone else mentioned that but dont know what they mean? thankspetemurphy said:
thanks westcombe does look good but seems to be no houses the wrong side of that big road for under 600k nr the station - quite a few the charlton side near sherington school which looks quite nice. where is the blackheath standard area someone else mentioned that but dont know what they mean? thanks
I would describe the Blackheath Standard area as...North of Shooters Hill Road (A2)
West of Blackwall Tunnel Approach (A102)
South of Westcombe Park Road
East of Greenwich Park
"The Standard" usually means the cluster of shops near the M&S supermarket.
voicey said:
I would describe the Blackheath Standard area as...
North of Shooters Hill Road (A2)
West of Blackwall Tunnel Approach (A102)
South of Westcombe Park Road
East of Greenwich Park
"The Standard" usually means the cluster of shops near the M&S supermarket.
ah ok cool thanks will have a lookNorth of Shooters Hill Road (A2)
West of Blackwall Tunnel Approach (A102)
South of Westcombe Park Road
East of Greenwich Park
"The Standard" usually means the cluster of shops near the M&S supermarket.
Also, search for "St Josephs Vale"
EDIT: This one has sold but there were loads on the market last year at your price point. http://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/17296461
EDIT: This one has sold but there were loads on the market last year at your price point. http://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/17296461
Edited by voicey on Tuesday 19th February 15:28
voicey said:
thks but bit too newish for us which is why we prob cant afford what we want! St Leonards and Telferscot def not, Henry Cavendish is a little more mixed. Still wouldn't be a minority though.
For your budget, you'll get one of the best houses in 'the ABCDs' or one that needs a bit of work in the Septagon. You won't get anything in the Park proper unless you want to go for a big garden flat.
For your budget, you'll get one of the best houses in 'the ABCDs' or one that needs a bit of work in the Septagon. You won't get anything in the Park proper unless you want to go for a big garden flat.
ClaphamGT3 said:
St Leonards and Telferscot def not, Henry Cavendish is a little more mixed. Still wouldn't be a minority though.
For your budget, you'll get one of the best houses in 'the ABCDs' or one that needs a bit of work in the Septagon. You won't get anything in the Park proper unless you want to go for a big garden flat.
thks - would prefer one with a bit of work tbh - whats the septagon?For your budget, you'll get one of the best houses in 'the ABCDs' or one that needs a bit of work in the Septagon. You won't get anything in the Park proper unless you want to go for a big garden flat.
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