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This is a unique directory to the best residential roads to be found in Camberwell, SE5
Choose the road of your dreams then e-mail our recommended local estate agent who will advise on properties for sale or to rent:

Georgian
Victorian
Prewar
Postwar
   

Camberwell, SE5, was originally a village in Surrey close to London. It is bordered by Dulwich, Peckham & Herne Hill. Robert Browning, John Ruskin and Cecil Sharp all lived there.

It is well served with
Bars: From traditional pubs to modern bars more info
Restaurants: Over a dozen international cuisines are on offer more info
There are several Indian restaurants as well more info
Leisure: £4 million is being spent on the Camberwell Leisure Centre

General info:
Borough Council: Southwark Council
Transport: Several buses connect to central London
Rail: Denmark Hill station (Zone 2)
Tube: Nearest are Elephant & Castle or Oval (both on Northern Line).
In 2012 London Overground will connect Camberwell to the London Tube network for the first time more info
Craftsmen: We recommend these local businesses
Many actors live here including Jenny Agutter, Kenneth Branagh & Emma Thompson. The sculptor Anish Kapoor now has studios in SE5.

Period properties
There are many excellent Georgian properties. The most sought after Georgian roads are Camberwell Grove and Grove Lane,.

New developments
St Georges have an up-market development off Camberwell Grove.

Property features:
Evening Standard:

Local independent estate agent
Wooster & Stock

Camberwell Hall
39 Grove Lane
SE5 8SP
Based on the top floor of this prestigious Georgian building (1748)
Wooster & Stock are well served to advise on your housing requirements in the locality. Established in 200*.
T: 020 7708 6700
E: cam.sale@woosterstock.co.uk
www.woosterstock.co.uk


Addington Square

Architecture: Regency style
History: Early C19 brick townhouses and terraces.
Comments: Conservation area.
Quiet aspect with shared communal garden.
Just off Burgess Park
Peaceful despite being minutes from Camberwell Road.
Map

Camberwell Green

Architecture: Various period styles from C18
History: Nos 15 (C18)
Nos 7-13 (early C19 terrace)
Comments: Conservation area.
Very busy road but with improved Green.
Good travel links
Map

Camberwell Grove

Architecture: Various period styles from C18 to modern.
History: Originally walnut tree-lined path to Dr Lettsom's house and park.
Nos 33-45 (1785). Nos 79-85 (c. 1778)
Nos 169-183 Grove Crescent (c. 1815-1830)
No 220 Hermitage (rustic cottage late C18 or early C19)
Conservation area: Nos 1-151, 28-220, 153-211..
Map

Camberwell New Road

Architecture: Georgian to modern,
The longest Georgian road in the country.
History: Laid out in 1818 and developed in c. 1820s
with urban terraces and villas.
Nos 62-84 (64-76 are 1825) No 189 Clifton Cottage (1823)
Conservation area: Nos 225-293, 230-296, 319-325, 344-352 in.
Map

Camberwell Road

Architecture: Various period styles especially good C18 terraces.
History: No 86 (1815 with Coade stone reliefs from
Dr Lettsom's house in Camberwell Grove).
Comments: Very busy road. A few front gardens survive.
Conservation area: Nos 117-155.
Map

 
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