whats abbotswood like behind sainsburies?

[DuncanW]

If you look at the fixture list you'll see the home fixtures are relatively infrequent.

https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/dulwichhamlet/teams/56196/fixtures-results

In October, there will be two Saturday games and one Tuesday evening*. There will be some noise associated with that, but you may even find it quite warming - it's quite a wholesome club.

* This is for the men's first team. The ladies' team and under 18's I think also have fixtures there, but don't currently draw comparable crowds

[philosophie]

Thanks so much everyone , that's really reassuring. Does anyone know when the football stadium redevelopment is happening? I can't find much info online. I know there's also lots of housing planned, which is great, but worried we might be stumbling into a building site as not sure where those are going? So might be a bit out of the frying pan into the fire for us! (We're moving from somewhere very noisy, hence our obsession!)

[Froglander]

I remember looking at those houses back when the development was new - 1996/97 - there was a show house just near the beginning. They seem like they?d be easier and more economical to heat and look after. We?re they double glazed as a matter of course?

[shell]

I posted the original message and my mum did move there - and has been as happy as larry for 5 years. It's a lovely place to live - you can hear the stadium but its not disturbing - if anything it feels really exciting when there's a match on.

I think it has the best ratio of niceness/affordability in Dulwich. Go for it!

[philosophie]

Just an update to say that we moved here and are so happy - thanks for everyone's advice. It's like a little oasis of calm and loveliness. Everyone on the street is so friendly and it feels like a real community, and dare I say it, it feels more 'normal' than other parts of East Dulwich we've lived in (plus points)! We're also enjoying spotting jay birds in Green Dale and Peter Crouch in the Sainsbury's 😁

[Lordship_local]

What a lovely end to this thread - enjoy your new home!

[Leara4077]

Yes, I also used this thread for the same questions and wanted 5o say thanks for the info. We moved in last Dec and couldn't be happier 8DL side so no train noise. Love the community vibe and the WhatsApp groups!!!

[Froglander]

If anyone is thinking of selling in this area, do let me know.