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  Thread: Anyone goign up One Tree Hill to watch the fireworks?
Post: Anyone goign up One Tree Hill to watch the firewor...

The ones on the south bank start at 7.30, is anyone planning on going up there to watch the various fireworks? Seems like a logical place to watch them but dont fancy doing with the wife if we are ...
Southlonder SE23 Topics 2 5,269 05-11-2010, 02:59 PM
  Thread: Anyone peeked into the new HOP Sainsburys?
Post: Anyone peeked into the new HOP Sainsburys?

Looks surprisingly big in there, getting so excited I might pee! :thumbsup:
Southlonder SE23 Topics 43 34,116 03-09-2013, 09:29 AM
  Thread: Development of the building at bottom on Devonshire Road
Post: Development of the building at bottom on Devonshir...

I wanted to know if there are any plans for the derelict old building at the bottom (FH end) of the road. Did it used to be a bank or post office?
Southlonder SE23 Topics 2 5,140 24-03-2012, 09:22 AM
  Thread: ELL Line to HOP: Will it boost house prices?
Post: ELL Line to HOP: Will it boost house prices?

Hi I'd be interested to know the thoughts of other HOP residents about what impact (if any) the ELL will have on the valve of properties in the area My architect who lives in FH is convinced it ...
Southlonder SE23 Topics 30 30,381 18-05-2010, 01:16 PM
  Thread: Free: HP all in one scanner & printer
Post: Free: HP all in one scanner & printer

partial working order it doesn't print A4 high rez photos anymore , but will print standard documents in colour fine, scanner works fine too. Collection from Garthorne Road otherwise it goes in bin...
Southlonder Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,392 06-01-2013, 08:21 PM
  Thread: looking for a good local children's party venue
Post: looking for a good local children's party venue

Could anyone recommend a local one to me? Needs to have an alcohol license for the guests cheers
Southlonder Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 0 2,909 26-09-2013, 09:09 AM
  Thread: Maxi Cosi Peddle 0-9mths car seat and isofix base
Post: Maxi Cosi Peddle 0-9mths car seat and isofix base

Very clean condition, and of course not from a car that has been in an accident. We have moved on to a larger seat hence reason for sale £60 cash on colletcion- £160 RRP
Southlonder Offered, Wanted, Lost & Found 1 3,428 21-05-2013, 10:45 PM
  Thread: 'Pub' premises
Post: RE: 'Pub' premises

HOP has the fantastic Try which is effectively a gastropub, and the Hop Scotch serves draft beers and my wife and I intent to go there tonight in fact. I do agree however that the Old Bank should r...
Southlonder SE23 Topics 7 8,610 29-08-2013, 07:00 PM
  Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc
Post: RE: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)

why haven't they changed the outside signage yet, after all those weeks spent doing up the inside, seems weird to have left the outside?
Southlonder Wider Topics 301 215,101 13-02-2014, 08:04 PM
  Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc
Post: RE: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)

great to hear Donde was packed, that is still my fav place, love it in there, just so relaxed, great food and PINTS! :thumbup:
Southlonder Wider Topics 301 215,101 14-02-2014, 09:50 AM
  Thread: Shops, pubs, restaurants, etc
Post: RE: 76-78 Honor Oak Park (ex Old Bank)

why have the new owners of Sodo a) not changed the exterior signage, and b) not bothered to repaint the front door. They seem to have spent an eternity decorating the interior.... Odd. :confused:
Southlonder Wider Topics 301 215,101 02-03-2014, 10:49 PM
  Thread: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?
Post: RE: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?

I would be more inclined to support a similar project for the Old Bank if i'm honest, sorry. Given that corner is what I would consider to be the grottiest part of SE23, are you sure this is a viable ...
Southlonder SE23 Topics 108 113,086 03-10-2013, 01:23 PM
  Thread: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?
Post: RE: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?

good points about the Napier, which as a resident of Garthorne Road is what 200m from me. I actually went there a lot before I got kids, but if that turned into a gastro I would spend money there. H...
Southlonder SE23 Topics 108 113,086 04-10-2013, 02:09 PM
  Thread: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?
Post: RE: A plan to save the Honor Oak pub?

"that is amazing work. can we do this for the old bank? " Given the building is vacant presumably it wont be possible to add this to the list of assets of community value Michael? I would dearly...
Southlonder SE23 Topics 108 113,086 18-11-2013, 04:56 PM
  Thread: Alarming house prices!
Post: RE: Alarming house prices!

"House prices are alarming across London - the average price of four bed houses is now £500,000 to £600,000! I've lived in HOP and Forest Hill for 11 years now, I have friends here and I love the area...
Southlonder Wider Topics 72 61,856 05-03-2014, 02:38 PM
  Thread: Alarming house prices!
Post: RE: Alarming house prices!

5 bedders have now cracked the £800k mark, amazing :thumbsup: http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-45191834.html
Southlonder Wider Topics 72 61,856 17-03-2014, 03:27 PM
  Thread: Alarming house prices!
Post: RE: Alarming house prices!

well I have jut cashed in my chips and have bought a huge double fronted Victorian house with separate 1200 square foot office barn for £200k less than the £800k I just sold my house in HOP for, in a ...
Southlonder Wider Topics 72 61,856 14-06-2014, 12:14 PM
  Thread: Alarming house prices!
Post: RE: Alarming house prices!

I have another property in FH that I rent out but I'm not moving back, no chance. I was born in Kent so although I've lived in London for 20 years, I always thought I'd move on. I expect the majori...
Southlonder Wider Topics 72 61,856 17-06-2014, 07:01 AM
  Thread: Alarming house prices!
Post: RE: Alarming house prices!

Yep agreed
Southlonder Wider Topics 72 61,856 17-06-2014, 08:22 AM
  Thread: Anyone peeked into the new HOP Sainsburys?
Post: RE: Anyone peeked into the new HOP Sainsburys?

My wife reports that the HOP is cheaper for a number of items, and I will continue to buy my booze from him, The offie down from him will shut hopefully, horrible place, although he may get more bu...
Southlonder SE23 Topics 43 34,116 16-09-2013, 09:24 AM
  Thread: Bag snatch near HOP
Post: RE: Bag snatch near HOP

glad to hear you are alright. I always check behind me when i start heading down Grierson Rd when coming back from work in my suit, just in case anyone unsavoury appears to be following me, possib...
Southlonder SE23 Topics 11 10,088 30-07-2010, 12:51 PM
  Thread: Bovill Road
Post: RE: Bovill Road

dunno but there is one on for £625k at the moment which is absurb[/align]
Southlonder SE23 Topics 21 27,124 09-09-2010, 02:12 PM
  Thread: Bovill Road
Post: RE: Bovill Road

I saw it on findaproperty it's a 4 bed with additional convertered loft so 5 bed which is part of the reason Prices around there are defo on the up, my gaff on garthorne is valued at 470k although ...
Southlonder SE23 Topics 21 27,124 10-09-2010, 08:57 AM
  Thread: Bovill Road
Post: RE: Bovill Road

well thats good news, we just spent £95k doing our kitchen/dining room in the same way that they have done, so I hopefully haven't lost money doing it!
Southlonder SE23 Topics 21 27,124 20-09-2010, 05:45 PM
  Thread: Bovill Road
Post: RE: Bovill Road

we are just round the corner, half way down garthorne
Southlonder SE23 Topics 21 27,124 23-09-2010, 05:01 PM
  Thread: Broadband speed in SE23
Post: RE: Broadband speed in SE23

if it continues you will need to raise a fault with BT directly. I have a similar problem and the engineer discovered that the green junction box in the street had a leak and rain was getting onto the...
Southlonder SE23 Topics 5 6,684 10-09-2012, 08:45 AM
  Thread: Calling All FH Audiophiles....
Post: RE: Calling All FH Audiophiles....

I'm defo an audiophile, might be interested in a local club. If your hifi costs more than your car, you know you have a problem!
Southlonder SE23 Topics 6 6,977 15-02-2011, 07:01 PM
  Thread: Damage to cars in Garthorne?
Post: RE: Damage to cars in Garthorne?

thanks for letting me know, my car could have been one of the ones hit. I assume you reported the incident of vandalism to the police right?
Southlonder SE23 Topics 2 4,680 02-08-2013, 12:59 PM
  Thread: Devonshire Road Nature Reserve
Post: RE: Devonshire Road Nature Reserve

i hope they never do the same to the Garthorne Reserve, my garden backs onto it and it's like having a wood at the end of the house :thumbup:
Southlonder SE23 Topics 13 16,624 07-07-2011, 02:12 PM
  Thread: Dirt on cars
Post: RE: Dirt on cars

[b]"I have come to work to get away from it all! "[/b] which is where everyone should be. Ive had plenty of complaints about builders making noise at my property over the years. It is always during t...
Southlonder SE23 Topics 6 5,631 02-04-2014, 01:34 PM
  Thread: Dog c**p around Garthorne, Gabriel, Ackroyd & Bovill
Post: RE: Dog c**p around Garthorne, Gabriel, Ackroyd & ...

i saw an old woman letting her dog **** on garthorne road this morning and was about to tell her off when she took out a bag to scoop it up, so at least one person is cleaning up after their dog
Southlonder SE23 Topics 68 56,762 16-08-2010, 05:57 PM
  Thread: ELL Line to HOP: Will it boost house prices?
Post: RE: ELL Line to HOP: Will it boost house prices?

I just realised as this is my first post that it would be rude not to introduce myself! I bought a house on Garthorne Road in Sept of last year having lived in Clapham and Brixton for a number of ...
Southlonder SE23 Topics 30 30,381 18-05-2010, 01:29 PM
  Thread: ELL Line to HOP: Will it boost house prices?
Post: RE: ELL Line to HOP: Will it boost house prices?

I agree I have to say HOP continues to impress me. The main issue for me would be a local supermarket and a proper pub (yes the HOP is nice but that's strictly FH and not on the HOP parade My wife ...
Southlonder SE23 Topics 30 30,381 18-05-2010, 05:38 PM
  Thread: ELL Line to HOP: Will it boost house prices?
Post: RE: ELL Line to HOP: Will it boost house prices?

So the line officially Opened today right? Did anyone take it from HOP?
Southlonder SE23 Topics 30 30,381 23-05-2010, 06:42 PM
  Thread: ELL Line to HOP: Will it boost house prices?
Post: RE: ELL Line to HOP: Will it boost house prices?

17min no way!! :thumbup: Cool. Hopefully moving back to my house this coming Sat. after 3 months of building works so I can't wait to use the new line!!
Southlonder SE23 Topics 30 30,381 23-05-2010, 10:16 PM
  Thread: ELL Line to HOP: Will it boost house prices?
Post: RE: ELL Line to HOP: Will it boost house prices?

Cool man nice idea. I've got a couple of mates up dalston / hackney way will have to check that out we should start a new thread with "things to do from HOP on the ELL" personally brick lane and...
Southlonder SE23 Topics 30 30,381 24-05-2010, 09:04 PM
  Thread: FH is amazing, what do you think would make the area better than it is allready!
Post: RE: FH is amazing, what do you think would make th...

A cinema instead of a weatherspoons
Southlonder SE23 Topics 47 35,993 17-12-2013, 05:44 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill in the Times property section
Post: RE: Forest Hill in the Times property section

assume you are joking about overlooking the south circular...! That is the one thing the FH does NOT have going for it.
Southlonder SE23 Topics 103 103,698 01-07-2012, 08:46 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

very exciting I must say. I use the pool in Beckenham for my toddler and being able to use a more local one will be fantastic :)
Southlonder SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,541 06-05-2012, 05:30 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

this is great news, have printed the pool schedule and will take my toddler swimming on sunday morning, no more driving to Beckenham :thumbsup:
Southlonder SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,541 19-09-2012, 07:33 PM
  Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pools

I've been to the pools two Sundays in a row and I love it. I find the changing rooms nice and clean, and I like the fact that you can just go in on Sunday morning with the kids and not have to wait fo...
Southlonder SE23 Topics 2,074 2,040,541 20-05-2013, 08:31 AM
  Thread: Forest Hill: cheap (apparently) but not for long!
Post: RE: Forest Hill: cheap (apparently) but not for lo...

there aren't hardly any 2 bed flats in SE23 for sale and first time borrowing is up 37% YoY hence the big jumps in prices
Southlonder SE23 Topics 10 8,914 21-11-2013, 11:45 AM
  Thread: Honor Oak House Hunting
Post: RE: Honor Oak House Hunting

Garthorne road is arguably one of the best road to live on in that it backs onto a nature reserve which means the back of the gardens is woodland and completely private. I bought a house on this road ...
Southlonder SE23 Topics 17 17,226 19-05-2010, 06:05 PM
  Thread: 63 Honor Oak Park (ex White Wood Shop)
Post: RE: Honor Oak Park Parade

I dont want to hijack this thread but would it be possible to get an update on the sainsburys, are we still looking at June next year?
Southlonder SE23 Topics 133 153,892 23-10-2012, 07:22 PM
  Thread: Honor Oak Park Station Upgrade
Post: RE: Honor Oak Park Station Upgrade

what about list access - surely it must be a legal requirement to provide disabled access? How are you supposed to use the train if you are on your own with a push chair :cursing:
Southlonder SE23 Topics 89 107,313 20-09-2010, 05:41 PM
  Thread: Honor Oak Park Station Upgrade
Post: RE: Honor Oak Park Station Upgrade

opps sorry I meant LIFT access
Southlonder SE23 Topics 89 107,313 20-09-2010, 05:43 PM
  Thread: Ex Honor Oak Pub
Post: RE: Honor Oak Pub now has squatters

Hmm surpring given the law changes dont they realise that they face jail? There are some well documented cases recently where this has happened oh well they must be morons :rolleyes:
Southlonder SE23 Topics 22 21,520 26-09-2013, 12:11 PM
  Thread: HoP House Prices
Post: RE: HoP House Prices

the house on Bovil is overvalued We have a 3 bed with a side return on Garthorne and no expense spared refurb and I know it's worth £450k. We plan on adding two more doubles (one with on suite) thr...
Southlonder SE23 Topics 96 105,135 13-06-2011, 05:41 PM
  Thread: HoP House Prices
Post: RE: HoP House Prices

well that is very encouraging! We start work on our loft conversion in a couple of weeks and it is very good to hear much top end 4/5 beds are going for. With the HOP parade starting to improve as ...
Southlonder SE23 Topics 96 105,135 01-09-2011, 11:27 AM
  Thread: HoP House Prices
Post: RE: HoP House Prices

we have gone with nuspace of Fulham, found them in se23 magazine. Price was good and they are a small, attentive outfit. We have done exactly the same thing with our kitchen and did the same side r...
Southlonder SE23 Topics 96 105,135 01-09-2011, 10:34 PM
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