Improved rail links offer play in Paris, rest in London
Travel to the continent from South East London has never been easier due to the newly updated rail service between Denmark Hill and St Pancras International. Camberwell residents can now work or play in Paris for the day and still be home in time for their tea.
Becky Munday, Head of Sales at the leading South East London online estate agent, Wooster and Stock explains: “Many residents of Camberwell and Peckham are taking advantage of the transport links for both business and pleasure. The Thameslink programme takes commuters from Denmark Hill to St Pancras International in 20 minutes and then it’s just over two hours to Paris. It’s never been easier.” *
Mr and Mrs Riley of Camberwell Grove, SE5, have been travelling to the continent regularly for years as they have an apartment in the Bastille area of Paris and they also own a Dutch barge in northern Burgundy. According to Mr. Riley, the train is the cheapest and easiest way to travel to France. In fact the Rileys can save over £120 every trip by avoiding air travel and taking the train.**
Mr. Riley comments: “The transport options we have here in Camberwell are excellent for travelling to the continent. In many cases using the train is quicker than flying, when you take into account travel to and from the airport and waiting around airports. The train is more convenient and you arrive directly in Paris’s city centre. In fact, it is so practical that our neighbour commutes to Paris every day for work!”
In addition to fantastic transport links, Camberwell Grove is arguably one of the prettiest streets in London. Elegant Georgian houses and monumental plane trees line the streets creating a striking view which is still reminiscent of Victorian times.
Mr Riley’s double fronted family home benefits from four spacious double bedrooms and three large reception rooms. There is also a split level garden with three seating areas and as the property is an end of terrace house, the garden benefits from a side entrance.
Inside, a curved staircase serves the four floors of this charming home. This property is an immaculate example of old world charm and its décor alludes to early 20th century glamour and wealth.
After 26 years in their home, the couple are moving into an apartment. Mr. Riley continues: “We are sad to leave this beautiful home after so many happy years but we have to accept that the time has come to move to something smaller.”
Mr Riley’s home is on the market for £1,100,000 with Wooster & Stock, the leading online estate agent based in South East London. For further information on this and other properties, visit: woosterstock.co.uk
*Source: Times correct as of December 22 2010
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