Overhill Road

[konradc101]

I've currently been looking at a flat in Overhill road. I've been doing my reasearch and came across a website that says it is a sought after road, however when I went to go take a look at it, I didnt think the road was that amazing. Is the road actually sought after?

[fl0wer]

The reason the estate agents put that is probably the views. Being so high up above London, some of the top floor flats get great vistas. Downstairs ones seem fairly spacious but otherwise much like any other street.

Another reason this corner of the city is 'desirable' is its proximity to green space. You have Dulwich Common, Sydenham Woods and Dulwich Park a short walk away across the main road at the bottom, Camberwell Old Cemetery & the green chain walk accessible from the top. Peckham Park & Peckham Rye offer space for sports as well and Nunhead Cemetery is not far beyond that. Dawson Heights and a couple of other modern housing blocks mar Overhill Road's beauty, but at their feet is another precious green space Dawson Hill, managed for wildlife.

[steveo]

Finding a way back onto Lordship Lane is much sought after

[tallulah71]

what makes a Road particularly 'amazing'...?

[lane lover]

I havent yet found a road in any part of London that isnt "sought after".

Real estate agents arent the sharpest tools in the shed - most of the ads are copy-pasted and adjusted for the number of bedrooms.

Trust your gut instinct - by walking down the road you can tell pretty quickly whether you like it or not. Also, a "sought after" road for one person may not be "sought after" by another. For instance, there is no point being in the catchment of a good school when you dont have kids.

[Lynne]

Judging by the number of people clutching A-Zs and estate agents brochures looking lost around Lordship Lane, a lot of roads are sort after.

Lynne

[Jeremy]

I wouldn't really say it was especially sought after - lots of people will be put off because it's so far from the nearest station, so it tends to be cheaper than the northern end of East Dulwich, or even the nicer streets in Peckham.

Saying that, some of the nicest properties are around that area, it's relatively peaceful, and some of the gardens are quite large. So I'm sure it suits some people perfectly.

[konradc101]

Well I was just wondering why it would be a sought after road since it is quite far from the station and the main part of Lordship lane. Most of the houses in the road arent exactly stunning from the outside. So what exactly does it have going for it?

According to the homes and property website:

'Best streets: the most expensive roads are Friern Road, Upland Road, Underhill Road and Overhill Road. The roads named after battles in the Crimean war - Mundania, Therapia and Marmora - have large semi-detached six-bedroom houses off Forest Hill Road, but locals call this Honor Oak. '

[Louisa]

If you look at the heat map on Zoopla, as Jeremy rightly points out, proximity to a train/overground station is key to a street being 'sought after'. But it obviously depends what the individual is looking for. I'm on Barry Road, it's a fair distance from public transport, busy with traffic and not ideal for some, but it works just fine for me. Overhill road again is a fair distance from trains, but reasonably quiet. If its easy transport links you're after the Zoopla map backs this theory and I'd say head towards the Bellenden area and northern end of Lordship Lane/Grove Vale ED/Peckham borders.

Louisa.

[dallotey]

I pray do tell me Jeremy were is this nicer streets in peckham you speak of.

[tomskip]

Larger houses, larger gardens, fantastic views, considerably cheaper than properties closer to the station and, as fl0wer says, proximity to all the green spaces of Dulwich and Peckham. Those are all reasons that make the road sought after to some people.

Rather obviously, house hunters have different priorities, so if you want a quick jaunt to the station and to be within walking distance of the bars and restaurants then Overhill Road isn't going to be of particular interest to you.

[the-e-dealer]

If you want to live near a park then a house near a park is sought after. You have kids near a good school is sought after.

ETC ETC. Estate Agents real or unreal are sales people and will dress anything up as well as they can. Its their job , but its still annoying. I don't know why but anyone with the word Agent in their job is usually a bit dis honest (Except News Agents!)

[Louisa]

I love newsagents. Especially street paper sellers.

Louisa.

[KylaKevin]

"Hillside" may help you in finding the flat over hill side it is placed at 21 Adlington Road Wilmslow SK9 2BJ.

[Jeremy]

dallotey Wrote:

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> I pray do tell me Jeremy were is this nicer streets in peckham you speak of.

I detect a hint of defensiveness, coupled with a sprinkling of sarcasm.

IMO the area between East Dulwich Road and the railway line is the nicest area.

[Louisa]

I agree, north of east dulwich road and sandwiched between ED and Peckham Rye stations. Notably, Adys, Keston, Amott, Gowlett, Ondine, Nutbrook, Oglander, Muschamp, Marsden, Bellenden.

Louisa.

[caz]

I've lived in Overhill Rd for more than 20 years and mainly love it.

Advantages are.....Very quiet- good community feel- large houses - large gardens - easy parking - fab views - walking distance to 2 parks, Dulwich & Peckham - Goodrich School - great corner shop - short bus or car ride to Forest Hill station for the Overground.

Disadvantages.......Depends which end you are.Very steep hill so if like me you're at the top carrying shopping, pushing buggy's etc hard work. I use the car a lot because of that and when going out at as not keen on walking up the hill late at night.

[HelBel65]

Hi! I have a garden flat in one of the Victorian buildings opposite Dawsons Heights at the top of Overhill. Bought it last year. It is far bigger than I could ever have afforded nearer LL, partly because of its distance from the main action but also because the buildings are generally bigger up here! So I got a great size flat, big garden and fantastic views over to HOP and the Horniman for a good 10% less than I would have paid further in for a smaller property. As has been said, it depends on your priorities.

It's green and quiet and there's a nice shop opposite. It would probably be a noisy traffic cut through but luckily is one-way down at the LL end. I drive everywhere so not bothered by the public transport thing, though a short stroll in either direction takes you to several bus stops. I don't bother cos I'm lazy & unfit :-/ but the option is there!

Happy flathunting!

[L15ecr]

I live on Underhill Road and love it. You can get the 363 or 63 to Peckham Rye, the P13 to East Dulwich, 15 min walk to honour Oak. You are a 10 min walk to Lordship Lane, the Great Exhibition etc or 2 mins on the P13. Walking distance to most of the parks and there is lots of greenery on the actual road. There is a shop of somesort within a 5 min walk of most parts of it like co-op, corner shops etc. It is a little further from the train stations but that is the charm of it!

[Bic Basher]

My mother has friends who live at the Underhill Road end of Overhill Road. They easily have one of the nicest houses in the whole of ED.

Less than 5 mins walk to the P13 bus stop and the same for the 176, 185 and 197 buses to Forest Hill, it's not bad at all, but the steep hill itself would be an issue for those who can't get out far.

[LondonMix]

I don't live on that street but my husband and I love walking along both Underhill and Overhill. The houses there are mansions and the whole place feels quite grand and green. Its most expensive just because the houses are so big but on a per square foot basis its definitely cheaper than other parts of ED.

We decided to live in a small house closer to the station as our commuting time is a big quality of life consideration. However, one day, when we are wealthy and don't have dreary jobs to commute to, I'm buying a mansion in South Dulwich :)

[Wiffwaff]

I live on Overhill Road and my family and I love it. Equidistant from 2 parks, the woods, the Hornimann... So many lovely open spaces. Good size houses, gardens and great neighbours too.

Depending on which side of the road you are there are also amazing views over London.

[GEEKASAURUS]

We live in Overhill. It's much greener than many/most other streets in the area and in fact most of London, close to parks as said above. The street itself is quiet. The views from our terraces facing north are stunning, as are most on the north side of the street I imagine. 15 mins to HOP yes but we don't mind the walk. Short walk to north cross road and LL.

[tallulah71]

Living on Overhill Road is a bit like being in the countryside compared to living closer to Lordship Lane. Plus it is Equidistant from Peckham Rye and Duwlich parks and Cox's Walk, the P13 which takes you v quickly to Lordship Lane and Bellenden Road, superb views, no parking restrictions, friendly neighbours, lovely big houses (ditto flat conversions) and trees everywhere. In my view, that is what is meant by 'sought after'. When I lived on Goodrich I couldn't hear birdsong nearly as much as here. Before I had a car I used to walk up and down the hill which is tricky with several dogs and shopping etc but it dunnarf get you fit!

[suzplum]

I've lived on Overhill for a few years now and really love it. I'm about half way up and find it to be pretty quiet. Close to bus stops and Forest Hill station's only about a 15 minute walk away...