TimTimTim

I am planning to go travelling in 2026 with my partner and our newly refurbished 4 bedroom home in Sydenham Hill SE26 would be available for short lettings of up to 3 months, in the period between early-June and late-October 2026. This would be perfect for people refurbishing a house nearby and needing somewhere local and furnished on a short term basis. The house is a 1960s townhouse on the Dulwich Estate and very close to The Wood House, and the nearest stations are Sydenham Hill (10 minute walk), Sydenham (5 minute bus ride) and Crystal Palace (5 minute bus ride). It has a garage, four bedrooms (one en-suite, and with a dressing room), an open plan kitchen-dining area, a large living room with a balcony and a garden. And stunning views over the woods over to the London skyline. It featured in Elle Decoration this year, and photos are available on request. We have not decided on our plans yet and so could be flexible around others' needs for a rental but we are likely to start locking things down towards the end of the year, at which point we're likely to have firmer start and end dates. Tim 07765257350

Jon at JKA Damp Proofing and Plastering just completed an external plastering job at Herne Hill Velodrome (stripping back the curved walls at the entrance to the original brickwork, shoring up what was there and re-rendering). It's not a simple task but it was completed in time to a high standard and Jon was pleasant and communicative throughout. I couldn't ask for more. And for a job that might have disrupted our neighbours or users, he was pleasant, friendly and (importantly) kept them all on our side. I would highly recommend. Jon 07713187226