Kidbrooke Village: the 'new garden suburb' springing up on a Blackheath council estate just 15 minutes from London Bridge

A residential area once blighted by concrete tower blocks has been transformed into a modern and leafy area bordering attractive Sutcliffe Park...
Kidbrooke Village, pictured, was built on the site of the Ferrier council estate. Houses from £800,000 and flats start at £407,500
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David Spittles2 August 2016

Downhill from Blackheath Village in south-east London there is no trace of the Ferrier council estate, where concrete tower blocks and houses have made way for Kidbrooke Village, above.

Described by developer Berkeley Homes as a “new garden suburb”, this once blighted area now has new homes, shops, a school, a health centre, leisure facilities, a hotel and a new transport interchange at Kidbrooke station, offering a 15-minute commute to London Bridge.

It is a surprisingly green setting, bordered by attractive Sutcliffe Park, which has a lake and wetlands, with landscaped areas across the 276-acre estate.

Flats and townhouses with roof terraces overlook this green expanse, and buyers are looking here with fresh eyes.

Properties are a step up for the area, with smart, space-efficient interiors. A new three-bedroom “urban house” design features a roof garden rather than a conventional back garden, while the space-efficient back-to-back terrace format means twice as many homes can be built.

The 1,442sqft houses can be adapted as occupants’ needs change. Prices from £800,000. One-bedroom flats start at £407,500. Call 020 8150 5151.