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Best Kept Secrets
Greenwich & Blackheath Edition
by
The Property Experts
johnpayne.com
The lesser known view from
One Tree Hill in Greenwich Park
by Fergus Noone (Page 20)
Cover image:
The floral piano
outside The Blackheath
Conservatoire (Page 12)
Best Kept Secrets
Greenwich & Blackheath Edition
To celebrate the opening of our new John Payne office in
East Greenwich, we decided to put together a list of our
favourite secret (along with a few not-so-secret) shops,
restaurants, pubs and other places to go in Greenwich &
Blackheath.
Our staff don’t just work in the area — most of us live, shop
and dine here too, and in 40 years of operation it’s fair to say
we know the area inside out.
If you’re thinking about moving to the area, the businesses
within this book really are just a drop in the ocean - there
are so many others that we just didn’t have room for. In
Greenwich & Blackheath, you’re spoilt for choice — there’s
something for everyone, including some of the most
fascinatingly diverse properties in London.
If, however, you already live in the area and are thinking
about selling or letting your property, we’re not just local
experts — we’re property experts too.
We’re also the only agent with two branches in Blackheath
and two in Greenwich, ensuring your property gets
maximum exposure among your most likely buyers and
renters (statistically speaking) — local people!
We like to think we’re a bit of a ‘best kept secret’ ourselves.
We’re not a big national chain or franchise, yet we’re big
enough to ensure you and your property receive the proper
care and attention.
I hope you enjoy reading this magazine, and we look forward
to meeting you in person.
You can follow all the businesses in this book at
twitter.com/johnpayne/lists/best-kept-secrets
Robert Sargent
Chief Executive Officer
The Acorn Group
Severndroog Castle
An 18th century Gothic folly, and one of London’s
real hidden treasures, located on the Green Chain
Walk in Castle Wood just off Shooters Hill, SE18.
Severndroog Castle was built by
Lady James, as a memorial to her
husband, Sir William James. It was
used as a museum, to house some
of the mementoes of his career.
Its style reminds us of castles
built as fortresses, and its high
location makes it an impressive
feature in the landscape. But,
unlike such castles, Severndroog
is small and has no living
accommodation.
In the 18th century it was
popular with rich people to build
eye-catching buildings which
had no practical use, but were
a display of the owner’s wealth,
reputation or learning. Many of
these buildings became known as
‘follies’.
Severndroog Castle is a
Gothic-style building. Popular in
the 18th century, the style used
features from medieval churches,
cathedrals and castles, including
arched windows, stone carvings,
spires and turrets.
It was part of the mapping
survey of England. In 1783, the
Royal Society and the Paris
Observatory agreed to work
together, in the name of science,
to measure and map distances
between London and Paris. The
Castle was one of the survey
points for this project.
The castle was also used as a
lookout in both World Wars.
Two German Zeppelins fell on
Eltham in World War I, and in
World War II, Shooters Hill formed
part of one of the key lines of
defence around London known as
‘stop lines’. Two special constables
manned the roof day and night, to
look out for air raids, and were in
direct contact with Whitehall by
telephone.
After a change in ownership
to London County Council in
1922, it became a local visitor
attraction with a ground-floor tea
room. However, in 1988, following
another change of ownership
to Greenwich Council, upkeep
was deemed too expensive and
it was boarded up. It remained
this way until early 2000s when
a community group established
itself with the aim of restoring
the building and reopening to the
public.
In 2013, work began on
renovating the castle, funded by
a sizeable Heritage Lottery Fund
grant, and it was officially reopened
to the public in July 2014.
The tea room is very popular
among locals, however, it’s the
stunning views from the top of
the building on a clear day which
are the real attraction and easily
worth the price of admission!
Castle Wood,
Shooters Hill SE18 3RT
severndroogcastle.org.uk
castlewoodtearoom.co.uk
Tziganos Deli
MyDetoxDiet
Tziganos Deli is a Spanish/Italian delicatessen and
cafeteria located next to the more established (and
also excellent!) Tziganos restaurant. The deli offers a
comprehensive cross section of speciality oils, pasta,
rice, wines, confectionery, cheese, meats and lots
more. While you’re there, why not grab a cup of coffee
or treat yourself to a delicious frozen yoghurt?
MyDetoxDiet is a one-stop healthy holistic well-being
centre. Downstairs you will find a selection of freshly
cold-pressed, nutritious fruit and vegetable juices.
There’s also an impressive selection of fresh salads,
soups, vegan and gluten-free cakes, and made-toorder shakes & smoothies. Upstairs is a haven for rest
and relaxation including detox wraps, colonics, facials,
massages, and all the usual beauty treatments.
15 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath Village SE3 0TA
tziganos.com / 020 8852 9226
20 College Approach, Greenwich SE10 9HY
mydetoxdiet.co.uk / 020 8858 6028
Chapters - ll Day Dining
Heap’s Sausages & Cafe
Tucked away in a small side street of Greenwich Village, just around the corner
from the beautiful Royal Park, you’ll find the magical home of Heap’s.
Heap’s is the place you go to if you want to enjoy the finest sausages in the
country. Owned and run by expert Chef Martin Heap, the inspired creator of the
Simply Sausages range, you can sample his scrumptious fare in the Heap’s cafe, or
purchase your sausages to sizzle at home and impress your friends and family.
6 • Best Kept Secrets • By John Payne
8 Nevada Street
Greenwich SE10 9JL
heapssausages.com
020 8293 9199
Chapters brasserie in Blackheath Village,
recognised for its fresh, well-cooked
food, is headed up by Nick Simmons who
previously trained at award-winning sister
restaurant Chapter One. Chapters offers
separate menus (including breakfast,
all day à la carte, and kids); creating an
ideal hub for those wanting everything
from a snack or lunch with children, to a
three-course meal for two. So, if you’re
looking for the perfect dining destination
whatever the occasion, an informal
atmosphere coupled with affordable,
quality food, visit Chapters – guaranteed
to impress every time.
43-45 Montpelier Vale
Blackheath Village SE3 0TJ
chaptersblackheath.com
020 8333 2666
Best Kept Secrets • By John Payne • 7
The Greenwich Gallery
The Greenwich Gallery is a small,
intimate gallery. It specialises in
exhibiting photographic images of
themed, cutting-edge work.
Seeking to discover, preserve
and transmit culture has been at the
heart of the programme that has
been on offer since The Greenwich
Gallery’s inception. Its mission is to
provide a space and to select artists
who produce work that is thought
provoking and well crafted.
With the plethora of digital
images being taken every second,
the value of the photographic
image is challenged. Photographs
used to be enveloped with a
sense of wonder, a respect for
their considered capture of a
moment and place. They were
seen through the eyes of a person
whose interests and skills were used
to produce an image deserving
attention.
One of the ways of encouraging
a rebirth of this sense of wonder is
to invest a purpose into the process
of image capture. A theme or a
reason to take pictures certainly
helps to engage the audience and
to introduce an agenda for viewing.
Recent exhibitions have
included work by Dave Mason,
Vivien Davies, Trevor Crone, Jim
Hoad, and Goldsmiths College MA
Urban Photo Festival. The Gallery
also represents local Greenwich
artist Peter Kent, whose stunning
topographical depictions of
current and future development in
Greenwich Peninsula and Docklands
have adorned the walls annually.
His 2015 exhibition, sponsored by
John Payne, showed some of his
strongest work, displaying his unique
style imbued with historical narrative
and prophetic vision structured
around a record of the present.
In the evenings, the space is
frequently used for meetings of
photographic enthusiasts, including
The Royal Photographic Society
and the Greenwich branch of
London Independent Photography.
The gallery is a true hidden gem.
Linear House, Peyton Place
Greenwich SE10 8RS
thegreenwichgallery.com
020 8465 5968
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Hand Made Food
Just two doors up from our
Blackheath Village office is Hand
Made Food - a community Traiteur at
the heart of Blackheath for 20 years.
With chefs working on site developing
and creating super seasonal dishes
right in front of you, using ingredients
that are locally sourced, sustainable
and bought straight from local farms.
All of their suppliers are small artisan
producers and growers. Their deli/
café serves amazing breakfast and
rustic lunch specials, salads, cakes and
desserts, cheese, cured meats and
the finest sausage rolls this side of
the river. Also now open for dinner,
Wednesday to Saturday.
40 Tranquil Vale
Blackheath Village SE3 0BD
handmadefood.com
020 8297 9966
The Guildford Arms is a three storey
Georgian building with a spectacular
garden, run by Chef Director Guy
Awford. Upstairs at The Guildford
Arms is their new restaurant, under the
guidance of Executive Chef Simon Wills,
where they serve beautiful natural food
from Wednesday to Saturday for dinner.
To achieve this the provenance of the
ingredients is paramount, so they have
hand-picked suppliers from Kent.
Downstairs at The Guildford Arms is
inspired by their Blackheath Traiteur
Hand Made Food. On offer are rustic
specials, salads, bar snacks and sweet
things, with top quality wines, artisan
beers and house cocktails. Sunday is
all about the roast, featuring classic
combinations from wonderful seasonal
produce; ideal food for sharing with
friends and family.
55 Guildford Grove
Greenwich SE10 8JY
theguildfordarms.co.uk
020 8691 6293
Casbah Records
The Junk Shop
Casbah Records is a small but perfectly formed
independent record shop located on Creek Road, in
the heart of Greenwich. It’s chock-full to the brim with
top quality new and vintage vinyl, CDs, DVDs, books,
comics and t-shirts. A refreshing change from the
digital world, and run by people who love to talk about
music and films. Reassuringly retro.
The Junk Shop sells antique furniture as well as 20th
century pieces and decorative items. It has a huge
selection of stock across the shop which extends to
two basement rooms. Expect to find pictures, prints,
glass, porcelain, china, books, ephemera, silver, brass,
metalware, toys, scientific instruments, nauticalia,
kitchenalia, taxidermy, clocks and barometers!
320-322 Creek Road, Greenwich SE10 9SW
casbahrecords.co.uk / 020 8858 1964
9 Greenwich South Street, Greenwich SE10 8NW
020 8305 1666
“When you take a course at
the Conservatoire, you’re
not just doing something
fantastic for yourself, you’re
doing something wonderful
for your community as well.”
The Blackheath Conservatoire
One of the ‘best kept secrets’ of Greenwich and
Blackheath (and South-East London for that
matter), The Blackheath Conservatoire has a vital
role to play in our community. Chief Executive,
Sydney Thornbury, explains why.
The Conservatoire was founded in
1881 by local people who wanted
to put art and music at the heart
of their community, and for over
134 years it’s done just that. You
don’t have to apply or take an
exam to get in – you just have to
want to explore!
Generations of locals have
come here to study music or
art, including some very famous
people such as Kate Bush, Gary
Oldman and Jools Holland. In fact,
one of our previous students,
Eska, was recently nominated
for The Mercury Award for Best
Album of the Year!
Over the last three years The
Conservatoire has successfully
undergone a radical re-imagining
of how to best serve the modern
and diverse community we
now live in. We wanted to open
out and become more of a
‘Roundhouse’ or ‘Mini-Southbank’
in how we combined great art
with great community.
Key to this has been transforming
from a classic charity model
into a social enterprise. We now
dedicate most of our fundraising
efforts and the proceeds that
we earn from our music and
art courses to fund a number
of social outreach projects in
the community, especially for
children from disadvantaged
backgrounds who couldn’t afford
to take our courses otherwise.
So when you take a course at the
Conservatoire, you’re not just
doing something fantastic for
yourself, you’re doing something
wonderful for your community
as well.
The Conservatoire is the
creative heart of the community.
Over 3,000 people a week
now come through the doors
– whether to take one of our
amazing art, music or drama
classes or just to hang out with
friends in the Creativity Garden,
see a concert, or have a coffee >>
and a fantastic meal at our café,
The Brockley Deli. Last year we
opened a nursery on site as well,
run by The London Early Years
Foundation, which has filled a much
needed gap in nursery provision
in the area and proven a huge hit
with local families. It’s focused on
art and music and we work in close
partnership, with Conservatoire
tutors delivering the art and music
classes.
We have classes and events
for people of all ages, from 6
months to 100! Our programmes
for children and young people
are specially designed to progress
them from their first experience
of an instrument or art form all
the way through to GCSE, A-level
and beyond. For example, many
of our children begin in our Early
Years music programme, progress
to our ever popular Roundabout
course and then take group music
lessons, then individual lessons and
theory. They can play in ensembles,
orchestras or sing in choirs. We are
also a testing centre for ABRSM, so
people can even take their graded
exams here as well.
Our art courses for adults are
also exceptional. We have one of
the last remaining purpose built
Victorian life drawing studios in
the country and it is incredible to
work in. Life drawing, painting,
sculpture, watercolour – we have
a wonderful range of tutors and
high quality courses for everyone
from beginners to the wellaccomplished.
The Conservatoire has never been
more connected or embedded in its
community. With generous support
from John Payne and local donors,
we built the fantastic Creativity
Garden last year, a place for the
community to come together to
hang out and experience a range
of fun and creative events. Every
summer we design it as a beach
with tons of sand to play in, and
during Christmas we change it
around and make it snow every
hour! John Payne were also the
sponsors of our first series of
Family Jazz Concerts, hosted by
pianist Joe Thompson, who is also
the Artistic Director of the Ivy
Club. This popular series of ‘Big
Jazz for Little People’ regularly sells
out and on the back of its success
we are now also working with
acclaimed folk promoters The Nest
Collective on a Family Folk series.
If you have never been to The
Conservatoire, drop by to have
a look (don’t forget to grab one
of the incredible brownies and a
coffee from the café!) — and if
you haven’t been in a while, you’ll
be amazed at the transformation.
There are tons of exciting
developments planned for the
future, so come and be a part of it!
We look forward to seeing you.
19-21 Lee Road, Blackheath SE3 9RQ
conservatoire.org.uk
020 8852 0234
Goddards at Greenwich
Warwick Leadlay Gallery
The Point
Established in 1974, Warwick Leadlay Gallery offers
images and artefacts reflecting not only aspects of
Greenwich, but also many parts of the country and the
world. The twin premises celebrate different aspects
of a varied stock. On the east, The Art Department
primarily presents images of the local area with a more
contemporary feel. To the west, The Map Room, as the
name suggests, has maps of every age and area.
A true ‘best kept secret’, located (unsurprisingly) at
the top of Point Hill, just adjacent to The Heath and
a short walk from Greenwich Park. This lovely little
parkland provides an alternative view over London,
which on a clear day, affords views as far afield as Essex.
If you like your parks less crowded, less touristy, and a
little more secluded, The Point is one of our favourite
recommendations.
1-2 Nelson Arcade, Greenwich SE10 9JB
warwickleadlay.com / 020 8858 0317
Point Hill, Greenwich SE10 8QS
Just two doors up from our
Blackheath Village office is Hand
Made Food - a community Traiteur
at the heart of Blackheath for 20
years. With chefs working on site
developing and creating super
seasonal dishes right in front of you,
using ingredients that are locally
sourced, sustainable and bought
straight from local farms. All of their
suppliers are small artisan producers
and growers.
Their deli/café serves amazing
breakfast and rustic lunch specials,
salads, cakes and desserts, cheese,
cured meats and the finest sausage
rolls this side of the river.
40 Tranquil Vale,
Blackheath Village, SE3 0BD
handmadefood.com
@handmadefood
020 8297 9966
Goddards at Greenwich
The Goddards Pie and Mash business was founded in 1890 by Alfred Goddard
in Evelyn Street, Deptford, London. Today, over 125 years later, Goddards
still serves traditional pie, mash and liquor, made to the traditional family
recipe, followed by classic English desserts such as handmade bread and
butter pudding, apple pie, or rhubarb crumble with custard. Hungry yet?
Buenos ires Café
The Lord Northbrook
At Buenos Aires Café the philosophy is that food
doesn’t need to be complicated to be delicious.
In their new restaurant and café in the heart of
Greenwich town centre they serve everything from
great breakfasts to fabulous steaks, pizzas and pasta.
They’re open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and have
a beautiful bright orangery, as well as a secret garden
at the back.
If there was an award for the most impressive pub
renovation, The Lord Northbrook would surely win the
prize. It’s not that long ago it was crowned by a local
newspaper as The Worst Pub in South East London
— things have definitely changed since then! The
Northbrook is now a John Payne staff favourite, serving
incredible food, locally brewed ales and a wine list that
would put many ‘fine dining’ restaurants to shame.
15 Nelson Road, Greenwich SE10 9JB
buenosairescafe.co.uk / 020 8858 9172
116 Burnt Ash Road, Lee SE12 8PU
thelordnorthbrook.co.uk / 020 8318 1127
22 King William Walk
Greenwich SE10 9HU
goddardsatgreenwich.co.uk
020 8305 9612
Caspian
A warm and friendly, family owned Persian
restaurant in Burnt Ash Road, just next door to
our Lee office. Persian cuisine is very rich in herbs
and spices, especially saffron, and is generally
very healthy. Caspian presents authentic and
freshly prepared dishes featuring classic Iranian
ingredients such as aubergines and walnuts.
117 Burnt Ash Road, Lee SE12 8RA
thecaspian.co.uk / 020 8297 1170
Better Body Group
The Mulberry Tea Rooms at Charlton House
The Better Body Group Blackheath provides personal
training, exercise, and nutrition solutions whatever
your age, weight or goal. Situated at Blackheath Rugby
Club, Better Body Group are perfectly equipped to
help you on your health and fitness quest. Get started
today, call for a free personal training session by award
winning trainers. What are you waiting for?
The perfect setting to catch up over
lunch, the wonderful wood panelled
tea rooms inside Charlton House are
full of history. They offer light lunches,
snacks, hot and cold drinks, delicious
cakes, and cream teas. On a warm day,
relax outdoors with a long cool drink
and enjoy the grounds and acres of
parkland. Built during the reign of
James I, Charlton House is the finest
and best preserved Jacobean mansion
in London - and the perfect place
to celebrate your special day, host a
conference or simply meet friends for
tea and cake.
Rectory Field, Charlton Road, Blackheath SE3 8SR
020 8045 0253 / betterbodyblackheath.co.uk
Charlton House
Charlton Road SE7 8RE
charlton-house.org
020 8856 3951
The Cheeseboard
The Cheeseboard offers over 150 carefully selected artisan cheeses, as well as a
huge selection of organic and biodynamic wines, and locally brewed beers.
There’s also a lovely choice of chutneys, oils, vinegars, biscuits and more. You can
even order a cheese wedding cake. However, it’s the friendly customer service and
expert advice that keeps us going back to The Cheeseboard time and time again.
26 Royal Hill
Greenwich SE10 8RT
cheese-board.co.uk
020 8305 0401
Boulangerie Jade
Drings
Boulangerie Jade is the place to go for the finest
French bread and patisseries made daily on site using
traditional methods and French ingredients. There is an
impressive selection of croissants, pastries and gateaux.
A truly authentic French experience full of indulgent,
delicious temptations made using only the finest of
ingredients. Speciality cakes also available to order.
Drings are a traditional butchers selling a wide range
of high quality meat, poultry and game. All their award
winning sausages, faggots and meatballs are hand made
every week to their own recipes, and their meat is from
carefully sourced farms. They also offer hands-on classes,
giving you a good understanding of how to butcher meat
while keeping all your fingers intact!
44 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath SE3 0BD
boulangeriejade.com / 020 8318 1916
22 Royal Hill, Greenwich SE10 8RT
drings.co.uk / 020 8858 4032
The DPC
The Creaky Shed
Selectric
The DPC are specialists in all things photographic.
A one stop studio for high quality fine art print, film
scanning and high-end studio photography. Based close
to Greenwich Park, they offer a wide range of services
to artists, photographers of all levels,and industry
professionals. Whether you want a favourite photo
mounted on canvas as a gift, an image retouched, or
professional studio/location photography, give them a try.
The Creaky Shed is the only local greengrocer in
Greenwich. Located off the beaten-track on Royal Hill,
they have been supplying the local community with
fresh locally sourced fruit and vegetables since 2002.
They also sell other locally sourced produce such as
honey, freshly pressed juices, free range eggs, and a
wide variety of jams, marmalades, curds, chutneys,
sauces and pickles.
From the outside you would be forgiven for thinking
that Selectric is just an electrical store. From the
window you can see kettles, vacuum cleaners, washing
machines, light bulbs, plugs and other electrical bits.
However, it’s only when you step inside that the magic
of Selectric becomes clear. A proper Aladdin’s cave
(or Tardis) full of cleaning products, household and
gardening items, tools, hardware, audio visual, security
and much more. It’s an independent and still family run
business and you get a real sense that they are serious
about taking on their larger competition, pairing
local and quite exceptional customer service with a
commitment to match even online retailers pricing.
Linear House, Peyton Place, Greenwich SE10 8RS
thedpc.com / 020 8858 8351
thecreakyshed.co.uk / 020 8269 0333
Karen Woolven Flowers
The Curious Comb
Working with the natural beauty of flowers, Karen
Woolven Floral Design specialise in creating stunning
floral arrangements. From beautiful and decadent
displays for weddings, to powerful and chic designs
for corporate events, the shop in Royal Hill caters
for all requirements. Why not pop in and see how
their designs are created using only the finest and
freshest flowers.
At The Curious Comb, they tame the unruly tresses
of men, women and children in a friendly, relaxing
environment with thirst-quenching beverages and
home-baked treats. The decor is made up of mostly
vintage pieces, recreating the nostalgia of a bygone
era, accompanied by the sounds of Frank Sinatra and
Billie Holiday on the wireless.
33-35 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath Village SE3 0BU
selectric.co.uk / 020 8852 0119
Fergus Noone Photography
A warm welcome and relaxing
atmosphere greets visitors to
The Fergus Noone Gallery in
Blackheath Village. Whether
you are yet to acquire your first
piece of fine art photography, or
are lucky enough to already own
a piece, a visit to the gallery is
sure to inspire. Choose a unique
edition piece for your home or
office and view the vast portfolio
of photographs from Blackheath,
Greenwich, London and further
afield. The shop also proudly
stocks The Avoca Collection and
Pip Studio China alongside the
large range of local and illustrative
greeting cards.
34 Montpelier Vale
Blackheath Village SE3 0TA
fergusnoone.com
020 8318 2020
kwfloraldesign.co.uk / 020 8858 1112
5-7 Hazel Lane, Greenwich SE10 9FZ
thecuriouscomb.co.uk / 020 8853 8282
The Fan Museum
Located in the heart of historic
Greenwich, The Fan Museum
occupies two handsome Grade
II listed Georgian townhouses
– lovingly restored internally
and externally. Although the
museum opened to the public in
1991, it remains something of an
‘undiscovered gem’ and is the only
museum in the UK devoted in its
entirety to the history of fans and
the craft of fan making.
Its collections comprise in
excess of 5,000 objects – arguably
the UK’s largest of its kind –
including fans and fan leaves dating
from the 11th century onwards, rare
books and fan-related artefacts.
Initially based around the private
collection of the Founder and
serving Director, Hélène Alexander,
the collections are particularly
strong in European examples
dating from the late 17th to mid 20th
century.
Among the museum’s many
treasures are works by fine artists
including Paul Gauguin, Salvador
Dali and Walter Sickert, while
examples of early English fan
making include a rare folding fan,
c. 1660, the mount decorated
with a block-printed design of
royal attributes and inscriptions
proclaiming ‘the hapy [sic]
restoration’ [of King Charles II].
From France, generally regarded to
be the epicentre of European fan
making and fan use, the museum
has extended fan leaves painted
with detailed depictions of life at
the Court of Louis XIV, sumptuous
rococo folding fans with elaborately
carved and gilt ivory montures, and
(dating from the early twentieth
century) undeniably ostentatious
feather fans of ostrich, eagle and
even bird of paradise. Fans from
the East are also well represented
within the collections and include a
12th century Chinese pien mien, 17th
century export brisé fans painted
with curious depictions of European
traders (as seen through the eyes
of Chinese craftsmen), and several
Japanese ‘war fans’ – originally
intended for use on the battlefield,
they functioned as signalling
devices.
Comprising two quite distinct
‘territories’, the geography of the
museum is thus: the ground floor
is given over to a compact but
nevertheless instructive permanent
display and serves as an introduction
to fans: their history, manufacture,
types and sources. An upper
gallery is given over to a changing
programme of thematic temporary
exhibitions. Since 1991, the year in
which the museum opened, over
sixty temporary exhibitions have
been staged, each touching upon
a particular aspect relating to the
wider subject of fans. Highlights
over the years include separate
exhibitions dedicated to two of
history’s greatest fan makers – the
maisons of Duvelleroy & Alexandre;
loan exhibitions of fans from
prestigious collections such as the
State Hermitage, St. Petersburg and
the Dutch royal collection; and even
shows dedicated to contemporary
fan makers such as the supremely
gifted Éventailliste, Sylvain Le Guen,
who combines heritage fan making
skills with cutting edge couture
aesthetics.
12 Crooms Hill,
Greenwich SE10 8ER
thefanmuseum.org.uk
020 8305 1441
Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park
Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park is an urban oasis in
the heart of London. Being a free London attraction,
the park is a fantastic place to visit all year round,
whatever the weather. Made up of four acres of
freshwater habitat, the park is home to a fascinating
array of wildlife and offers a unique urban nature
experience. The Ecology Park is owned by national land
management charity, The Land Trust, and managed on a
daily basis by The Conservation Volunteers.
Thames Path, John Harrison Way SE10 0QZ
greenwichecologypark.com / 020 8293 1904
The Peter Harrison Planetarium
Take an awe-inspiring journey though the wonders of space at London’s only planetarium.
Shows presented live by expert astronomers will unravel the mysteries of our universe from the
comfort of your seat in the Peter Harrison Planetarium at the Royal Observatory Greenwich.
Blackheath Avenue, Greenwich Park SE10 8XJ
rmg.co.uk / 020 8312 6608
Pistachios in the Park
The Fishmonger Ltd
The Brockley Deli
Pistachios in the Park, Manor House Gardens, is a
warm and friendly, family run café where you can
enjoy a good home cooked meal or just pop in for a
coffee or a comforting hot chocolate. Pistachios is
located only metres away from the beautiful Manor
House Gardens Library which is steeped in history,
and is situated in one of Lewisham’s best maintained
and popular parks. A truly hidden gem.
The Greenwich Fishmonger sells high quality fresh and
smoked British seafood. Owner Julian Pryke and his
team of seafood specialists pride themselves on sourcing
from small vessels on the East and South Coast, focusing
on wild, line-caught fish. With a beautiful brick and
timber-beamed interior, this back street gem will supply
any seafood delight you might care to order including
cooked or live lobster, langoustine and crab.
Building on the success of ‘the Brockley Deli’, ‘the
Brockley Deli at the Conservatoire’ aims to provide
a relaxed and smart environment to enjoy excellent
bistro food and fine wines, or just a great coffee and
cake. It is slightly off the beaten track, inside The
Conservatoire in Blackheath Village, but once you’ve
found it you’ll never forget! There’s always a warm
welcome and a great outdoor space too.
Manor House Gardens, Old Road Entrance SE13 5TA
pistachiosinthepark.org.uk / 020 8852 5381
The Rear of 26 Royal Hill, Greenwich SE10 8RT
thefishmongerltd.com / 07880 541 485
Blackheath Conservatoire, 19-21 Lee Road SE3 9RQ
thebrockleydeli.co.uk / 020 3609 6766
Time For Meantime
Craft beer lovers are in for a treat at Greenwich’s Meantime Brewing Company.
Take a walk down Blackwall Lane
in Greenwich and you will find
the Meantime Brewing Company,
Alastair Hook’s award winning
brewery and home of the craft beer
revolution.
The brewery is a playground for
craft beer lovers offering bespoke
tours, a series of masterclasses
called ‘The Knowledge’, and tasting
rooms serving delicious food
carefully matched to the beers.
The brewery has come a long
way since Brewmaster Alastair
Hook brewed his first beer in his
South London home over a decade
ago. As a teenager, he had a huge
enthusiasm for beer, inspired further
by a trip to Hopland Brewery in
Mendocino, California, known
for its extensive range. It was his
passion for beer that led Alastair
to undertake
brewing degrees
at Heriot-Watt
University and the University
Munich Weihenstephan Campus. His
vision was to kick-start a brewing
revolution and bring quality beer
with unique flavours to London and
widen the choice for UK drinkers
who were growing dissatisfied with
homogenised lagers.
At the time of Meantime’s
creation in 2000, there were
just five other beer breweries in
London. Today, there are over
75, with the craft beer revolution
proving a major catalyst for growth
as British drinkers search for more
unique and flavoursome beers, a
movement pioneered by Alastair
and Meantime.
Alastair’s commitment to
craft beer has been illustrated
in his desire to constantly
experiment and innovate
using the latest technology,
quality ingredients, and the
necessary time to achieve a
great beer – the key guiding
principles of Meantime to
this day.
The Vienna-style Union
lager was the first beer to be
brewed in April 2000 and the following year, Meantime’s
first pub, the Greenwich Union opened. Fewer than ten
years later, Alastair was named Brewer of the Year by the
British Guild of Beer Writers.
The brewery on Blackwall Lane opened in 2010 as the
home of Meantime and craft beer in the UK. Complete
with one of the most advanced brewhouses in the
world, it is a cathedral of craft, constantly innovating
and brewing exceptional beer. As well as brewery tours,
visitors can experience the Tasting Rooms which offers
beers in bottles and on draught as well as brewery fresh
tanks so drinkers can enjoy beer straight from tank to pint
glass, a concept pioneered by Meantime.
In addition, Meantime has recently launched a series
of public masterclasses called ‘The Knowledge’ aimed at
offering beer enthusiasts the UK’s most comprehensive
foundation in the professional production of modern
craft beer. The experience has been carefully designed by
Alastair and The Beer Academy ‘Sommelier of The Year’
Rod Jones and offers both the general public and trade an
industry standard introduction to craft beer.
A little further afield, Meantime owns and operates
London’s only hop farm, on the Greenwich Peninsula.
Fresh grown hops were recently harvested from here to
create ‘Harvest Gold’, a seasonal speciality available to
buy in the brewery shop or on the Meantime e-store.
Classic tours of the brewery run from 7pm from
Monday to Friday with weekend tours running from 12pm,
1:30pm, 3:00pm, 4:30pm, 6:00pm and 7:30pm on a
Saturday, and at 12pm and 2pm on a Sunday. Bespoke
tours are also available for a private tour of the brewery.
Lawrence Trading Estate, Blackwall Lane, Greenwich SE10 0AR
meantimebrewing.com / 020 8293 1111
Mummy’s Gin Fund
John Payne Operations Manager Laura House meets supermum, Helen Hamston,
the creator of runaway success Mummy’s Gin Fund.
I have to ask, how did the name
“Mummy’s Gin Fund” come about?
I know, it sounds like we all have
a drink problem but honestly it’s
tongue in cheek! It all started in
April 2013 when my girls were
five and three, and my baby boy
had just been born.
I was up in the middle of the
night feeding him and staring out
of the window, when I started
wondering who else had babies
in my street. I refused to believe
that I was the only woman pacing
the room. There must be other
new mums around.
I spotted the huge pile of
tiny floral clothing in the corner
and the wardrobe containing
a solitary blue jumper. Being
self-employed and now a mother
of three, I had a maternity leave
budget of exactly 27p. I had loads
of clothes and kit I no longer
needed, I had a semi naked baby
that needed covering, I had no
money – the answer was staring
me in my puffy, post-birth face!
Hence, Mummy’s Gin Fund was
born.
Later that morning, I started
a Facebook group for friends
and friends-of-friends to
buy, sell, swap and give away
maternity and baby clothing
and equipment. Profits could be
spent on new kids’ goodies - or
gin to see us through the trials of
parenthood!
The group is a runaway success on
Facebook - how many mums are
registered?
Around 10,000 or so - but
it’s not just mums. Dads and
grandparents are welcome too!
It grew from simply buying
and selling, and soon became the
‘go-to’ place for local parents to
request information and advice,
source local trades people or
reach out to their neighbours.
Mummy’s Gin Fund is also an
all-singing all-dancing website
featuring 200 mum-reviewed
days out with top tips and info
that only another parent would
notice.
Or you might be after a
weekly activity class for your
little ones or yourself. We’ve
also got one off events like fairs,
markets and shows. There’s even
an agony aunt called Juniper!
Keeping the roof over your
head (or stopping it leaking)
matters, so we recommend tried
and tested local businesses.
You’ll find John Payne right at
the top of the estate agent page!
We’re very happy to be included!
And as a local mum myself, I
know I’ve benefited from MGF on
a personal level too.
We love local businesses! Many
have got off the ground or found
new customers by sharing the
warm glow of Gin Fund – all on
the back of a recommendation.
They are paying us back with
discounts, competition prizes
and special offers. Over 100
have signed up to our upcoming,
John Payne sponsored,
‘Mummy’s Gin Fund Discount
Card,’ which is being launched in
the new year.
John Payne believe in supporting
local projects and initiatives, and
we’re proud to be involved!
Mummy’s Gin Fund is a social
enterprise so a percentage of
income from the website will be
invested in community projects.
Future plans include a writing
group, baby bank, and parent
buddying scheme.
You’ve come a long way from
that initial Facebook group for
friends and friends-of-friends!
It’s bigger and better than I
could ever have imagined. It’s
made a genuine difference to
local parents’ lives. We help
homeless women and children
furnish their flats, we provide
clothes and toys to those in
need, we reunite lost teddies
with tearful owners, we lend
£150 buggies to strangers who
need them, we open our hearts
to share personal experiences,
pick up each other’s children
when the trains are stuck,
and generally rally round
and celebrate each other’s
successes.
As well as all that, it turned
out that there was someone
on my street who’d just had a
baby. My directly-oppositeneighbour has a boy a few
weeks older than mine. We’re
now in and out of each others’
houses and my son has a
constant supply of hand-medowns!
Twitter: @ginfund
Facebook: MGFund
Pinterest: mummysginfund
Instagram: mummysginfund
Web: mummysginfund.co.uk
East Greenwich
11-15 Woolwich Road,
Greenwich SE10 0RA
020 3846 1414
West Greenwich
Blackheath Standard
227 Greenwich High Road,
Greenwich SE10 8NB
020 8858 9911
11 Stratheden Parade,
Westcombe Park SE3 7SX
020 8858 6101
Our Beginnings
We first opened our doors in 1975 with an office in
Blackheath Village. We had one simple goal - to change
the face of estate agency and buck the trend of the
stereotypical agent. Word spread about our unique
approach to customer service, and our popularity grew.
Our Growth
Blackheath Village
1 Montpelier Vale,
Blackheath SE3 0TA
020 8318 1311
In 1982, we opened an additional office in Lee, followed
by Greenwich in 1987 and Blackheath Standard in 1999. In
2013 we joined The Acorn Group, the UK’s leading multibrand estate agency.
Despite the change in ownership, our core values remain
very much unchanged, and our commitment to quality
and service is still our number one priority. In fact, the
group CEO lives in Blackheath and is passionate about
John Payne’s heritage.
We’ve also just marked our 40th anniversary with the
opening of our newest office in East Greenwich.
Our Reputation
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Many of our clients come to us through repeat business
or by recommendation. The chances are you may know
someone we’ve helped in the past. Why not ask them what
they thought? On average, 99% of our clients (from over
300 surveyed) said they would recommend us.
Our Unique Advantage
Our group head office in Bromley houses over 100 support
staff, including our dedicated creative marketing team, our
main board of directors, our customer service team and
several other divisions such as commercial and new homes.
Our team approach and joined-up thinking is the reason for
our success, and one of the many reasons why you’ll find
John Payne is different from any agent you’ve ever worked
with in the past.
When it comes to choosing an agent, we only ask that you
set your sights high. From us, you’ll get nothing less than
our very best - it’s part of our DNA.
johnpayne.com
Meet the
AGENTS
Doug Norris
Senior Branch Manager, Greenwich
My connection to estate
agency dates back to the
1960s, remembering my
father who was a property
sales negotiator for a well
known company with offices
in South East London and
Kent. I vividly remember
moving house many times
during my early childhood
as he was moved from
branch to branch, with us
all eventually settling in
Eltham.
I attended Colfes
School, leaving in 1976 with
no idea which direction to
take my life in, when I fell
into an insurance broker job
in Greenwich. I stayed there
for a number of years, until
my late 20s when I finally
decided it wasn’t the career
for me.
I spoke to my father who
suggested I speak to an old
friend and colleague of his,
John Payne, who had an
estate agency business in
the area. John didn’t really
have a vacancy for me but
he must have seen potential
as he employed me anyway;
something I’ve always been
extremely grateful for, even
now, 28 years later within
the same brilliant company!
I was born and bred
locally, so Greenwich is an
area close to my heart and
although it has changed
dramatically in the years I
have worked here; there
has never been a day that
I do not enjoy going to
work. Over the years I have
built up relationships with a
number of clients who come
back to me time and time
again looking for their next
move. Inevitably, the market
has changed dramatically in
this little pocket of South
East London with the influx
of buyers working at Canary
Wharf and the City; but
demand for properties in
this area has always been
generally high.
When the Docklands
Light Railway extended
their network to Greenwich
and beyond in 1999, we saw
a huge positive impact on
the area, both in terms of
transport links, but also in
property prices. Similarly,
our involvement in the
London Olympic Games in
2012 saw a renewed peak
of interest in Greenwich (or
Royal Greenwich as we are
now known!). Ultimately
though, Greenwich is known
worldwide for its naval,
astrological and historical
relevance, and more
locally for the pubs, bars,
restaurants and shops in the
town centre; it will always
be a popular place to live.
That said, keep your eye on
East Greenwich as the up
and coming rising star in the
next few years.
One of three incredible views of Greenwich & Docklands by local artist
Peter Kent. See more of Peter’s work at peterkentgreenwich.co.uk
Why East Greenwich?
Greenwich Town Centre has seen significant changes
in the last twenty years. Many of today’s shops and
restaurants would be unrecognisable to a visitor in 1995.
The impact of the DLR, The University of Greenwich
(and influx of students), the Millennium celebrations,
the 2012 Olympics, and the change in status to a Royal
Borough, brought big investment - transforming the
already popular location into one of the most visited
market and tourist towns in the UK.
By comparison, East Greenwich has seen a much
slower development transition during the same time.
A quick glance of the shops along Trafalgar Road (and
Woolwich Road) and you’d be forgiven for thinking not
much has changed. However, the area is undergoing
somewhat of a silent revolution.
Recent months have seen further commercial &
retail growth within the popular Bugsby Way retail
parks, including a new Marks & Spencer, a relocated
Sainsbury’s, and the possibility of a new Ikea.
Greenwich Peninsula overall continues to grow as a
entertainment destination with two multiplex cinemas,
over 40 restaurants & bars, a new golf driving range, and
of course, the worlds most popular venue, the O2 Arena.
Most exciting of all is the rise of numerous residential
developments throughout East Greenwich and the
peninsular, particularly those at Greenwich Square on
Vanbrugh Hill, and The Peltons on Blackwall Lane.
All of this redevelopment points towards a promising
future for East Greenwich as a great place to live; and
good news for existing residents where property prices
will benefit from the areas increased desirability.
We have always served this part of Greenwich from
our office on Greenwich High Road, but the increasing
demand for our service has lead to our opening of a new
office in order to best serve the needs of local buyers,
sellers, landlords & tenants, plus our clients from further
afield who will also benefit from the cross-branch
marketing throughout The Acorn Group.
In addition, the property management aspect of our
business has proven so popular in the last few years, that
we’ve also relocated our dedicated team into this new
bigger office, allowing our clients to benefit from all our
services under one roof.
West Greenwich, Sales & Lettings
227 Greenwich High Road, Greenwich SE10 8NB
020 8858 9911
East Greenwich, Sales & Lettings
11-15 Woolwich Road, Greenwich SE10 0RA
020 3846 1414
Property Management
020 8318 0243
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Community & Involvement
At John Payne, we’re not just about selling houses we believe in building community and supporting local
projects. We’re committed to ensuring we attain our
business objectives by operating and behaving in ways
that benefit our employees, the community and the
families who live within them. As a group, last year we
supported over 40 local charities, schools and events
including Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice,
and The Blackheath Conservatoire.
Meet the
AGENTS
Richard O’Toole
Senior Sales Director, Blackheath Village
My first memory of
Blackheath was when my
father decided that the
Heath would be a good
place for the maiden
flight of his carefully and
painstakingly constructed
radio controlled airplane.
I remember being taken
by the wide open space of
the Heath and the large,
impressive properties
that surrounded it. Sadly,
the maiden flight was
catastrophic and brief but
my first visit left a lasting
impression on me.
When I was given the
opportunity to work in a
Blackheath estate agency at
the tender age of seventeen
I jumped at it, and 30
years later I’m still here!
As an agent, the enormous
diversity of property that
Blackheath offers is just a
small part of the appeal of
working in the area. It really
is a village - a claim made by
many London suburbs - but
it’s the truth here. Popping
out to get a sandwich, just
20 yards away, can take
a lot longer than planned
as I constantly bump into
clients, some of whom have
become friends, and there’s
always village news to catch
up on.
Blackheath has some of
the most informed clients
you could wish to come
across. They are keen
and very knowledgeable,
not just in relation to the
property market, but also
the history of Blackheath
and its environs. Their
passion for the local area
is infectious, and is one
of the things that drives
my team and I to be as
equally passionate about
the property in and around
SE3. The unprecedented
appetite for property
continues unabated and
there are no signs on
the horizon that demand
will wane. Interest rates
are also unlikely to move
substantially in 2016, which
will only add fervour to an
already thriving market.
It has been almost
three years since John
Payne became part of
The Acorn Group. During
that time we’ve benefited
from massive investment
in infrastructure and a
doubling of our already
extensive marketing
budget, along with access to
a shared group database of
over 25,000 people looking
for property throughout
London & the South East.
At the same time, we’ve
retained our bespoke
service that has earned us a
99% recommended rating
at referenceline.com from
nearly 300 reviews. All of
this combined, has resulted
in the most successful
period in the history of our
operation. In the wake of an
astonishing 2015, marketwatchers can be confident
that the next 12 months will
be anything but dull.
Doug Norris
Senior Branch Manager
Lauren Church
Lettings Manager
Susan Denny
Branch Manager
Andrew Castle
Senior Lettings Manager
Sales Market Review
Lettings Market Review
by Doug & Susan
Between us, Sue and I have worked in Greenwich for
over 40 years. During that time, we have always found
it to be a reliable, stable and healthy proposition in
terms of an area to invest in. Much has happened over
the years - not just the growth of Canary Wharf - but
also public transport options, making it an attractive
and well connected location for those working in the
City. As an already established area, there is plenty to
do, with ample restaurants, wine bars, craft markets,
local quality shops and open spaces. Over the last two
years the demand at times has exceeded supply, which
inevitably saw local property prices rise (everything
by Andrew & Lauren
from one bedroom flats to larger family houses).
Naturally the market slowed a bit towards the end of
last year, but that is normal. Stock levels are currently
a little low but the expectation is for this to change as
we enter the spring of 2016 which will also be the time
for new buyers to come forward. The creation of new
developments has brought overseas investors, and buyto-let is also healthy for those with spare cash! Interest
rates are low and look like they will remain for the next
12 months, and we expect the market to continue to
grow in 2016.
With an ever increasing demand in Greenwich for rental
properties, our lettings business has increased by 700%
in the last 24 months. We have also seen a huge uplift
in prices in the area over the same period which we
only expect to continue with further investment and
the development on-going in the area. With a series
of new build developments now finished such as New
Capital Quay, The Peltons and Greenwich Square to
name a few, there has been a massive increase of
high-end, modern properties around the area. These
complement the traditional period homes Greenwich
is so renowned for, allowing the area to cater for the
needs of any tenant. With the Jubilee Line soon offering
a 24-hour service at weekends, and the continued
building in North Greenwich and the O2, there are
very few parts of Greenwich that aren’t appealing to
prospective tenants. With Greenwich having so much to
offer in the way of amenities i.e. the boutique retailers,
independent food outlets, newly renovated Greenwich
Market, Greenwich Park and fantastic transportation;
who wouldn’t want to rent in Greenwich!
KING WILLIAM WALK
GREENWICH SE10
Guide £650,000 (Share of Freehold)
A well presented and spacious two double bedroom
garden floor conversion flat forming part of this
attractive five storey 18th century period building
situated in the very heart of Greenwich Village.
This property is just yards from the park gates and a
stones throw from many restaurants, wine bars, craft
markets, the river and Cutty Sark DLR Station, which
provides easy access to Canary Wharf. Greenwich
mainline and DLR Station is approximately five
minutes walk away. In addition to the two double
bedrooms is a modern contemporary bathroom, open
plan kitchen/living/dining area with fully integrated
appliances and a big bonus is the private patio garden.
East Greenwich Office 020 3846 1414
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Garden Floor Conversion Flat
Private Patio Garden
Fantastic Location
Period Building
Open-plan Living/Kitchen/Diner
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Three Stylish Bathrooms
Beautiful 95ft Garden
Ample Off-Street Parking
Chain Free
Sought After Location
FOXES DALE
BLACKHEATH SE3
Price £1,850,000 Freehold
Impressive, generously proportioned and tastefully
refurbished to a high standard, is this 1930s detached family
house in the quiet and much requested prime residential
road on Blackheath’s private Cator Estate. Features include
large bay fronted reception room and impressive kitchen/
breakfast/family room extended to the rear with bi-folding
doors leading out on to the beautiful 95ft garden. There is
also a large study, four double bedrooms, three sizeable and
stylish high quality bathrooms, and a large entrance hall.
There is ample off street parking to the front and the house
is around 12 minutes walk from Blackheath Village with its
charming shops, restaurants, boutiques and mainline station.
This superb property comes highly recommended.
Blackheath Village Office 020 8318 1311
WEST GROVE
LEYLAND ROAD
Guide £675,000 (Share of Freehold)
Price £395,000 (Share of Freehold)
WEST GREENWICH SE10
A two bedroom conversion flat with spectacular panoramic views to the
front and rear across Blackheath and London. Occupying the entire top
floor of this impressive Grade II listed Georgian period house c.1750 with a
private roof terrace to the rear, open plan living and two double bedrooms.
The property is within comfortable walking distance of both Greenwich town
centre with the mainline and DLR station, and also Blackheath Village.
West Greenwich Office 020 8858 9911
LEE SE12
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Two Double Bedrooms
Open-Plan Living Area
Private Roof Terrace
Spectacular Views
Grade II Listed House
A superb two double bedroom conversion flat located on the first floor of
this imposing detached Victorian house. This spacious flat retains much of its
period charm and is located within a short walk of Lee mainline train station,
bus routes, and shopping facilities, with Blackheath Village approximately a
mile away. This property also benefits from a study, a modern fitted kitchen
and bathroom.
Lee Office 020 8852 8633
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Lounge
Study
Communal Garden
Balcony
Share Of Freehold
ELIOT HILL
LONDON SE13
£1,575,000 Freehold
A beautifully presented five bedroom
Edwardian semi detached house just off
the open heath, offering elegant and
well proportioned living space with high
ceilings and many original features. This
family home has been refurbished with a
fully insulated new roof (2005), double
glazed sash windows and an impressive
extended open-plan family room to the
rear which opens up onto the garden.
Blackheath Village Office
020 8318 1311
• Five Bedrooms
• Three Bathrooms
• Two Reception Rooms
• Period Features
• Easily Maintained Garden
• Close To DLR
ST ALFEGE PASSAGE
HUMBER ROAD
BLACKHEATH SE3
Price £995,000 Freehold
This four bedroom, two bathroom mid-terrace Victorian
house is situated on a popular tree-lined road close to
Westcombe Park train station. Set over three levels, the
property offers spacious and versatile accommodation.
Greenwich Park and the open heath are a short distance
away, as are local retail parks and shopping facilities.
GREENWICH SE10
£1,450,000 Freehold
Occupying a prime location in the heart
of Greenwich Village in a pedestrian only
position, within a gated development of just
three properties, is this recently extended,
beautifully presented, deceptively spacious
four double bedroom three storey house. As
the location suggests, the property is a stones
throw from all amenities including restaurants,
wine bars and craft markets together with
Greenwich mainline station.
Blackheath Standard Office 020 8858 6101
• Four Bedrooms
• Two Bathrooms
• 60ft Lawned Garden
• Cellar
• Period Features
• Close To Station
• Four Double Bedrooms
• Three Bathrooms
• Open-Plan Living Accommodation
• Pedestrianised Leafy Location
• Easily Maintained Garden
• Great Transport Links
TALBOT PLACE
BLACKHEATH SE3
£2,150 per calendar month
Rare to the market is this spacious newly refurbished
two bedroom, two bathroom conversion flat.
Occupying a top floor position within one of the
elegant Grade II listed Victorian houses on Talbot
Place, this property boasts stunning views across the
heath. Set on a highly regarded no-through road close
to Blackheath Village, this property enjoys peace and
tranquillity whilst being just a short stroll to the hustle
and bustle and many amenities available within the
village.
• Two Double Bedrooms
• Quiet No-through Road
• Amazing Views
• Communal Garden
• Unfurnished
• Kitchen/Diner
TYLER STREET
GREENWICH SE10
This charming two double bedroom Victorian terraced
house is located in a quiet cul-de-sac in East Greenwich.
Only a five minute walk from Maze Hill Station, Greenwich
Royal Park and a few minutes further to Cutty Sark DLR
Station. Benefits include 23ft dual aspect reception room,
first floor family bathroom with roll top bath and separate
shower, a wealth of original period features and an easily
maintained rear garden. Offered unfurnished.
KING GEORGE
STREET
WEST GREENWICH SE10
Fantastic four bedroom neo-Georgian townhouse,
situated on one of the best roads in Greenwich.
Provides easy access to Greenwich mainline and DLR
Station, Greenwich Royal Park and all the amenities
that Greenwich has to offer. With a modern kitchen,
well proportioned reception room leading to private
garden, downstairs WC, three generous double
bedrooms (one with en-suite), large single bedroom
and family bathroom with bath and separate shower.
The property is offered unfurnished and comes with
underground parking.
West Greenwich Office 020 8858 9911
• Two Reception Rooms
• Victorian Terraced House
• Period Features
• Shower & Roll Top Bath
• Offered Unfurnished
• Four Bedrooms
• Two Bathrooms
• Underground Parking
• Neo-Georgian Townhouse
• Fantastic Reception Room
• Offered Unfurnished
PASCOE ROAD
OLD WOOLWICH
ROAD
GREENWICH SE10
HITHER GREEN SE13
A stunning mid-terrace Victorian house within
walking distance of Hither Green station, shops and
amenities. This spacious property comprises two
double bedrooms, both with en-suite bathrooms,
two reception rooms with exposed wooden
flooring, feature fireplaces, and a private garden.
This property is available unfurnished and benefits
from on-street permit parking.
Modern two bedroom townhouse ideally situated in
close proximity to Greenwich Royal Park, Greenwich
town centre and Cutty Sark DLR Station, providing
links to Canary Wharf in ten minutes. Extremely well
finished and offering sleek modern open plan kitchen/
living space, two double bedrooms, family bathroom,
separate WC and a fantastic roof terrace. Offered
unfurnished.
Lee Office 020 8852 8633
• Two En-suite Bathrooms
• Private Rear Garden
• Convenient Location
• Victorian House
• On-Street Parking
• Three Storey Townhouse
• Private Roof Terrace
• New Build
• Modern
• Private Balcony
VANBRUGH HILL
BRANDRAM ROAD
BLACKHEATH SE3
BLACKHEATH SE13
A beautifully presented two bedroom two bathroom
flat on the ground floor of a prestigious development
at the top of Vanbrugh Hill, Blackheath. The property
benefits from high ceilings, solid wood flooring,
allocated parking space and is located close to Maze
Hill Station.
Detached three bedroom house in the popular residential
area of Brandram Road located opposite St Margaret’s
Church, just a short walk to Blackheath Village, Lewisham
shops, and DLR. The accommodation is both neutral and
spacious throughout and comprises open-plan reception/
dining room, kitchen with integrated appliances, separate
utility area, family bathroom, two double bedrooms and a
large single bedroom.
Blackheath Standard Office 020 8858 6101
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Two Bedrooms
Two Bathrooms
Allocated Parking Space
Close To Maze Hill Station
Prestigious Development
Solid Wood Flooring
• Three Bedrooms
• Two Bathrooms
• Large Garden
• Garage
• Unfurnished
• Driveway Parking
Property Management
The importance of choosing a
reliable and reputable property
management team is often
overlooked when it comes to
planning a property let.
Property management is
challenging to get right because
property managers have to
expertly juggle the needs and
wants of both landlords and
tenants.
It’s a service we’ve invested
heavily in from day one, not a
mere after-thought. We wanted
to ensure that the premium
John Payne customer service
experience extended to property
management too.
It’s the reason why our property
management team have always
operated out of a dedicated office
in Blackheath — so that both
landlords and tenants can actually
come and talk to us face to face if
they have a problem.
The same ease of access
applies to our hand picked roster
of suppliers (electricians, builders,
plumbers etc.) who pop into the
office on a daily basis to ensure we
don’t have to constantly chase to
get things done.
We also hand-picked our team
of property managers, who are
among the best in the business,
with over 60 years combined
experience, to offer a wealth of
advice and solutions, whatever the
requirements.
In the three years since we
joined The Acorn Group, massive
investment has resulted in a
tripling of our portfolio of managed
properties. Having now outgrown
our Blackheath office, we’ve joined
our sales and lettings colleagues in
the new East Greenwich office, in a
custom designed space specifically
for our property management team.
This will enable us to expand and
further develop our comprehensive
range of services to all clients, both
old and new.
Our fully comprehensive
management service to our
landlords includes:
• Legal Advice - Residential
Tenancies Act
• Legislation Guidance
• ARLA - Qualified & Trained Staff
• Property Preparation &
Consultation
• Photographic Property
Inspections
• Deposit Facilitation & Refund
• Landlord Account Reporting &
Processing
• Monthly/Quarterly Statements
• Overseeing All Works During
Tenancy
For peace of mind we also offer a
24 hour emergency maintenance
helpline.
If you’re considering letting
your property, and have some
questions, drop by our new office
for a cup of coffee and a chat, or
give us a call on 020 8318 0243.
Sarah Reeder
Lettings Operations Manager
Property Management
11-15 Woolwich Road,
Greenwich SE10 0RA
Meet The Acorn Group
John Payne
Langford Russell
Acorn
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MAP Surveyors
London Bridge (Acorn)
020 7089 6565
Branches
Streatham (Acorn)
020 8768 6373
Beckenham (Langford Russell)
020 8663 4433
Sydenham (Acorn)
020 8776 7070
Blackheath Standard (John Payne)
020 8858 6101
West Wickham (Langford Russell)
020 8432 7373
Blackheath Village (John Payne)
020 8318 1311
DIVISIONS
Brockley (Acorn)
020 8694 1177
Bromley (Langford Russell)
020 8315 5544
Catford (Acorn)
020 8333 4488
Chislehurst (Langford Russell)
020 8295 4900
Crystal Palace (Acorn)
020 8768 0000
Dulwich (Acorn)
020 8516 3666
Eltham (Acorn)
020 8860 9999
Forest Hill (Acorn)
020 8333 5080
Greenwich East (John Payne)
020 3846 1414
Orpington (Langford Russell)
01689 661 400
Peckham Rye (Acorn)
020 7771 6777
Chartered Surveyors
0845 63 44 187
Published by: Acorn Studios
1 Sherman Road, Bromley,
Kent BR1 3JH
020 8315 6959
[email protected]
Thanks
To all the local businesses
featured in this publication for
their support of the project.
Conveyancing
0333 240 6891
Corporate & Premier
020 8315 6910
Customer Services
020 8315 6929
Estate Management
020 8315 6980
Financial Services & Insurance
020 8315 6960
Inventory Services
020 8315 6950
New Homes
020 7089 6566 (London)
020 8315 6996 (Kent)
Grove Park (Acorn)
020 8857 2244
Personnel Support
020 8315 6939
Kennington (Acorn)
020 7820 6090
Property Management
020 8318 0243
Lee (John Payne)
020 8852 8633
PR & Marketing
020 8315 6959
Locksbottom (Langford Russell)
01689 882 988
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Commercial & Development
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Greenwich West (John Payne)
020 8858 9911
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020 8852 4455
PUBLISHING
For full contact details and
further information, visit
acorngroup.co.uk
Whilst every care has been taken in
the preparation of the particulars
within this publication, we have
not examined the title documents
or tested any apparatus or other
services. All measurements, areas
and distances are approximate and
the appearance of an item in any
photograph does not imply that
it forms part of the sale price. It
should not be assumed that the
property has all the necessary
planning, building regulation
or other consents and buyers
are advised to rely on their own
enquiries and investigations prior to
making a commitment to purchase.
Prices are believed to be correct at
the time of going to press.
Please contact the appropriate
John Payne office to establish
whether or not they are still
available, the current asking price
and, in the case of properties to let,
whether or not they are furnished.
Any internal photographs are
intended as a guide only and it
should not be assumed that any of
the furniture/fittings are included
in any sale or letting.
Our brand new office in
is now open! To celebrate we’re offering:
50 OFF
%
our standard residential sales fees*
&
RENT GUARANTEE
INSURANCE*
on every new let
Following our two most successful years in business, we’ve expanded with
a brand new office in East Greenwich offering sales, lettings and property
management. The new office complements existing offices in West Greenwich,
Blackheath Village, Blackheath Standard & Lee.
To celebrate, for a limited time we are offering 50% discount on our standard
residential sales fees when you instruct the East Greenwich office.* For landlords,
we are also offering rent guarantee insurance on every new let.*
Whether you are considering a move now or in the future, contact your local
property experts for a free valuation.
Greenwich East
Greenwich West
Blackheath Village
Blackheath Standard
Lee
227 Greenwich High Road, Greenwich SE10 8NB
1 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath Village SE3 0TA
11 Stratheden Parade, Blackheath SE3 7SX
119 Burnt Ash Road, Lee SE12 8RA
020 3846 1414
020 8858 9911
020 8318 1311
020 8858 6101
020 8852 8633
johnpayne.com
*Subject to T&Cs. East Greenwich office only.

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