Guide price
£520,000
3 bed terraced house for saleMartin Bowes Road, Eltham, London SE9
3 beds
1 bath
1 reception
EPC Rating: D
Freehold
About this property
Charming three-bedrom cottage-style home
Historic & highly sought after Progress Estate
Excellent transport links
Sunny west-facing garden
Original period features
Loft conversion
Guide Price £520,000 - £530,000
Nestled in the heart of the sought-after Progress Estate, this delightful three-bedroom cottage-style home offers a rare blend of character, history, and practicality. Set across three floors thanks to a thoughtfully executed loft conversion, the property retains its traditional charm while offering flexible and generous living space perfect for modern family life.
The Progress Estate is a gem in South East London’s architectural and social history. Built in 1915 by the Government as part of the post-World War I housing initiative, it was designed to provide quality homes for munitions workers during the war effort. Today, the estate is celebrated for its costal cottage style homes, leafy surroundings, and strong sense of community - earning its Conservation Area status. Walking through the estate is like stepping back in time, with picturesque streets and beautifully maintained green spaces that make it one of London’s most charming residential enclaves.
Location-wise, this home is superbly placed. Just a short walk to Eltham Station, you’re connected to Central London via direct trains, while excellent bus links make it easy to get to Greenwich, Woolwich, and all across South East London. In particular, fast access to Woolwich Arsenal gives you the added benefit of the Elizabeth Line, DLR, and additional rail connections - making commuting and travel easier than ever.
Amenities are another major highlight. You’re moments from Well Hall Parade, Westmount Road, and Eltham High Street, each offering a wealth of options from artisan bakeries and coffee shops to restaurants, cinemas, and supermarkets. Whether it's a casual brunch, a weekly food shop, or a night out at the local cinema, everything you need is right on your doorstep.
For lovers of the outdoors, you’ll be spoiled with nearby green spaces. Enjoy a stroll through Lovelace Green, explore the beautifully kept Well Hall Pleasaunce, or lose yourself in the historic Oxleas Woodlands - one of London’s last remaining ancient woodlands and a true natural treasure.
Families will also appreciate the area’s excellent school catchment, with Eltham known for its high-performing schools, making it a fantastic place to raise children.
In short, this charming cottage on the Progress Estate offers not just a home, but a lifestyle - combining character, convenience, connectivity, and community in one of South East London’s most desirable locations.
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We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact and a buyer is advised to obtain verification from their own solicitor or surveyor.
Nestled in the heart of the sought-after Progress Estate, this delightful three-bedroom cottage-style home offers a rare blend of character, history, and practicality. Set across three floors thanks to a thoughtfully executed loft conversion, the property retains its traditional charm while offering flexible and generous living space perfect for modern family life.
The Progress Estate is a gem in South East London’s architectural and social history. Built in 1915 by the Government as part of the post-World War I housing initiative, it was designed to provide quality homes for munitions workers during the war effort. Today, the estate is celebrated for its costal cottage style homes, leafy surroundings, and strong sense of community - earning its Conservation Area status. Walking through the estate is like stepping back in time, with picturesque streets and beautifully maintained green spaces that make it one of London’s most charming residential enclaves.
Location-wise, this home is superbly placed. Just a short walk to Eltham Station, you’re connected to Central London via direct trains, while excellent bus links make it easy to get to Greenwich, Woolwich, and all across South East London. In particular, fast access to Woolwich Arsenal gives you the added benefit of the Elizabeth Line, DLR, and additional rail connections - making commuting and travel easier than ever.
Amenities are another major highlight. You’re moments from Well Hall Parade, Westmount Road, and Eltham High Street, each offering a wealth of options from artisan bakeries and coffee shops to restaurants, cinemas, and supermarkets. Whether it's a casual brunch, a weekly food shop, or a night out at the local cinema, everything you need is right on your doorstep.
For lovers of the outdoors, you’ll be spoiled with nearby green spaces. Enjoy a stroll through Lovelace Green, explore the beautifully kept Well Hall Pleasaunce, or lose yourself in the historic Oxleas Woodlands - one of London’s last remaining ancient woodlands and a true natural treasure.
Families will also appreciate the area’s excellent school catchment, with Eltham known for its high-performing schools, making it a fantastic place to raise children.
In short, this charming cottage on the Progress Estate offers not just a home, but a lifestyle - combining character, convenience, connectivity, and community in one of South East London’s most desirable locations.
Broadband and Mobile Coverage
For broadband and mobile phone coverage at the property in question please visit: And respectively.
Important note to potential purchasers:
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact and a buyer is advised to obtain verification from their own solicitor or surveyor.
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