Your D&G Guide to Clapham Old Town

Area Guide

Buying Clapham Old Town Property
Douglas & Gordon estate agents describe Old Town as the area from Clapham Common Northside up to Victoria Rise, and from Cedars Road to the bottom of Rectory Grove, including Balmond Road and Fitzroy Road. Property for sale in Clapham Old Town consists largely of flat-fronted Georgian houses, and so attracts people who want something a little different from the Victorian terraced properties that dominate London.

Clapham Old Town offers a mix of flat conversions and large family homes, so our Clapham Old Town estate agent can cater to a range of needs and budgets. The area has a pleasant village feel to it, which makes property here ideal for people who want to settle in London but avoid the fast pace of city living.

Clapham Old Town Property Prices
A good-sized family house for sale in Clapham Old Town, such as a London property on Clapham Manor Road, fetches between £675,000 and £900,000, while the larger houses towards The Chase and Orlando Road fetch between £2.5 million and £4 million. A one-bedroom flat for sale in Clapham Old Town starts at £350,000 and two-bedroom apartments start at £500,000.

The Old Town area appeals to young, first-time property buyers because the prices are reasonable, but they are also drawn to the vibrant bars and restaurants on the nearby High Street. Young families find Clapham Old Town very child-friendly; it is close to the Common, which boasts a playground, lake and wide open spaces for picnics. Property in Clapham Old Town is also close to several local nurseries and primary schools.

Clapham Old Town property also has the advantage of good transport links with overland trains, Tubes and busses easily accessible. Contact a D & G estate agent and find out more about the Old Town area, which offers something for everyone.

Property Rentals in Clapham Old Town
Our lettings agents describe the Old Town area as small yet exclusive, with lovely Georgian houses, many in sought-after streets such as Grafton Square. The local property lettings market attracts city workers and young professionals who have moved off the first rung of the property ladder, as well as families who enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of this part of South London. There is a range of property for rent in Clapham Old Town, from Georgian conversion flats to spacious houses with extensive gardens.

A one-bedroom flat for rent in Clapham Old Town goes for around £300, while you can expect to pay £1000 per week for a large house. Unlike many of the neighbouring boroughs, there are more houses for rent in Clapham Old Town than flats, making property here ideal for families who want to live near good schools and open spaces.

If you want to live in a close-knit community with good transport links, contact Douglas & Gordon, the Old Town area’s most innovative estate agents and letting agents. Clapham Old Town property will appeal to you if you’re a first-time buyer, or if you’re looking to settle down with your family.

Shopping & Food

Clapham Old Town offers a diverse range of shopping options, as well as bars and restaurants serving Moroccan, French and Italian cuisine.

Culture & Leisure

There are plenty of local outdoor facilities for Clapham’s families to enjoy sports and games.

Services

The Old Town area falls under Lambeth, which offers a selection of schools and nurseries, and a range of other local amenities from doctors to hairdressers.