The Hive is a development of seven mews houses in South Norwood, London, inspired by many of the nearby buildings which are a mixture of both modern and old architecture. The properties are ideally placed to embrace South East London’s rich culture, whilst enjoying a modern living style in a location convenient for transport, shopping, social, and recreation.
The homes offer buyers a modern, cutting-edge lifestyle with Porcelanosa tiles, Neff kitchen appliances and home automation system for heating, lighting, and music. Convenience is also considered, with the underfloor heating, fitted wardrobe, and garage to each property providing practical solutions for everyday living.
“I have just purchased a lovely one-bedroom house in the Norwood area of South East London. The property is wonderful and a testament to Clarendon Homes in terms of the attention to detail and the high level of spec incorporated along with the materials/appliances used. In a high demand area such as London it is refreshing to see a developer make an effort to create something special rather than employing quick and cheap build standards. Many new build properties are simply built with an expectancy to sell based on their proximity to Central London. Furthermore, the cooperation and assistance provided both pre- and post-sale by Clarendon Homes was far above and beyond my expectations. I personally dealt with both Gareth and Alecia during the purchasing process and both were always quick to answer any questions as well as offering advice along the way. Of particular note was Alecia’s attitude on the day of completion. The completion didn’t take place until late in the day causing a quite stressful situation with a removal company having already been booked for the following morning. Not only did Alecia do everything in her power to help me but her genuine concern for the situation was very evident to the point of her asking me to keep her informed of proceedings no matter how late in the day. I cannot recommend Clarendon Homes enough and I am truly thankful for the amazing attitude throughout from their wonderful staff.”
“Really pleased with the Clarendon Homes service; very professional and helpful team who were able to deal with all my queries. We moved to our beautiful new house in January 2020 and not only were surprised with the lovely welcoming pack on our arrival day but how beautiful our house was. We feel secure and safe in our new home and despite the current pandemic we have been lucky enough to accommodate ourselves well into our house and so have our new neighbours."
South Norwood is an area of south east London within the London borough of Croydon and is only 9.7 miles away from Central London, making it an ideal place to live for those city lovers and workers.
There are various primary schools in the area including Heavers Farm Primary School, Priory Special School and South Norwood Primary School, giving you plenty of options to choose a school that best suits your child’s needs. Furthermore there are two secondary schools within the area, making commuting to school for your teens that little bit easier.
South Norwood has its own train station Norwood Junction, which is situated in its centre, making it easily accessible to all of the community. Southern and London overground trains run to London Bridge and Dalston Junction with fast trains taking only 10 minutes to reach central London.
The Hive (CGI)
The district also has its own leisure centre which includes a 25m swimming pool and a gym catering for various health and fitness activities. Furthermore, South Norwood is home to Selhurst Park where the popular Crystal Palace FC plays. There are plenty of places to go for a run or walk in one of the five parks, with South Norwood Country Park being 125 acres of beautiful walkways and wildlife. You could also take a visit to the South Norwood Lake which is a park holding the largest lake in the area which is used by Croydon Sailing Clubs.
There are various eateries on offer, ranging from authentic Thai food at the Mantanah Thai Cuisine restaurant to organic homemade pastries and cakes at Yeha Noha which also holds live music at the weekends. The area also offers useful supermarkets such as Tesco, Sainsburys and Asda to do your weekly shop.
Living in South Norwood has various benefits, from its schooling, eateries and of course its close proximity to the bustling city of London.