Bromley is a nice green suburb of London with lots of leafy trees good places to live with well managed shops all around.
Houses Bromley shortlands- © Stacey Harris
The town divides itself very nicely into a number of nice neighbourhoods. Currently there is somewhat of a shortage of houses to buy due to the demand of moving to Bromley as a comfortable and safe place to live.
Bromley is roughly 12 miles southeast of London and is a haven for young families due to the comfortable pace of living and adequate schools and shops. Bromley South has a collection of mostly modern, well-built flats. Sundridge Park boasts the most expensive of dwellings with expansive Twenties houses in Bickley.
Old Town is near to Bromley North Station and its mix of larger homes and Victorian cottages gives it an air of sophistication. Bromley Common is very popular with first-time purchasers with its two and three bedroom houses.
Flats are available for rent in Bromley as many first time buyers are looking for two bedroom homes which seem to be priced right for their budgets.
The town of Bromley and the surrounding area is very attractive for younger families as there is a ready supply of small houses and the area is an easy reach to London and surrounding areas where many people work.
One of the biggest draws of the town are the state schools located in the area. Highland, for infants and juniors, located in South Hill Road, and Valley in Beckenham Lane in Southlands, are both given outstanding reviews by Ofsted, the government educational watchdog.
Other schools such as the grammar schools in Orpington, Chislehurst and Langley Park are given outstanding marks as well. Education that is nearby and judged to be outstanding is a big reason for the family presence in the area.
Living in bromley-© Philip Talmage
There is plenty to do in Bromley too, with the Churchill Theatre, the local performing arts venue. The theatre is located in the middle of High Street, it is a popular place to go as it offers a wide range of plays and shows for the public to enjoy.
For fine eats, enjoy the Rose & Crown, a spacious traditional English Pub serving classic British Food indoors or on the large lawned garden. Or try the George and Dragon, awarded the Certificate of Excellence, and noted for its outstanding luncheon menu.
The children will enjoy Gambado, the children’s amusement centre offering games and entertainment.
The Odeon Movie theatre offers state of the art cinema in 2-D or 3-D format.
For shopping you won’t want to miss the Intu Bromley Shopping Centre on High Street. Stores include all of the most up-to-date, popular retailers such as Accessorise, 3 Store, the Apple Store, H.Samuel Jewellers, Hotel Chocolate and many more.
The town hosts a skateboard park, a children’s park, and an athletic track. There are five railway stations in Bromley. Bromley is conveniently situated to reach London in 15 minutes by train or Victoria in less that 20 minutes.
People like to live in Bromley for the comfortable lifestyle, good education and shopping, and great people with whom to associate. If you are moving to Bromley and would like some help contact F Smith and Son on Tel 020 8688 7063
