After our piece on Midburbia went viral, it seemed to annoy quite a lot of people but has also become something of a buzz phrase. Put simply, Midburbia is the area around the centre of London that is a little quieter, with a village-y vibe, but still close enough for you to enjoy the fun of the city.
It’s for families and couples who want to settle down, but also avoid the perceived mundanity of the suburbs proper. Creative types in particular are clamouring for these areas as they try to keep their finger on the pulse - and try to retain some cool.
Alright, there’s plenty of scope here for people to cry ‘gentrification!’ and start throwing stones at the nearest Gail’s as the lovely middle class people start taking over inner city homes, open delis and then insist that the noise is kept down. But that’s not for us to judge. All we can do is identify it as a trend and provide a service in showing great properties available in these places.
Thus:
Upper Nunhead, SE15
£575,000
A lovely two-bedroom first floor maisonette close to the lovely Peckham Rye Common at the quieter side of Nunhead. Includes private garden and spacious kitchen.
KFH Peckham Rye, 0208 131 2300
Brockley, SE4
£850,000
On a quiet residential street not far from Crofton Park station, though its technically in Brockley, a little gem of an area. This house has four bedrooms and two bathrooms, an exposed brick fireplace and a galley kitchen. Very, very nice for a family.
Dexters, 0208 291 9556
Bethnal Green, E2
£750,000
Three-bedroom end of terrace house near Bethnal Green station and Victoria Park. Has own garden and bright and spacious rooms. A real gem.
Elms Estates 020 3870 3916
Bethnal Green, E2
£1,500,000
On the pricier side of things in Bethnal Green is this recently renovated Georgian townhouse on the much sought-after Paradise Row. Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, three reception rooms, it’s worth the expense.
Hamptons 0203 835 6354
South Woodford, E18
£850,000
Semi-detached Edwardian Arts & Crafts four bedroom home. Perfect for families, with a large garden, and close to South Woodford tube on the central line.
The Stow Brothers, 0203 369 1818
South Norwood, SE25
£875,000
Five-bedroom, newly refurbished, with a light and spacious kitchen/diner. South Norwood is a not really a secret anymore, it’s a known quantity for an Midburbanite.
KFH Crystal Palace 0208 131 3837
Forest Gate, E7
£825,000
Large five-bedroom family house over 1200 sq ft, and close to Forest Gate Village. Lovely green area that’s now highly sought-after, which is served by the Overground. Great place for all the best of the city.
The Stow Brothers 020 3907 3713
Plumstead, SE18
Double-fronted 4-bedroom family home, with two bedrooms and a summer house in a splendid outdoor space. Moordown is located on Shooter’s Hill, not far from Woolwich.
Felicity J. Lord 0203 834 7881
Nunhead, SE15
£650,000
Stylish two-bed flat on the first floor. Ideal for a young family as its so close to Peckham Rye, one of the best parks in the capital.
