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South Croydon is a location that delivers on the ‘best of both worlds’ promise – a Greater London town with a friendly suburban feel combined with super-fast connections to the offices at London Bridge and a spot on the Kent/Surrey borders, with wide open countryside and National Trust properties on the doorstep.

The South Croydon area is rich in contrasting attractions too. Virtually opposite the apartments are the verdant greens of Croham Hurst Golf Club, while the ornamental gardens at the Woodland Trust’s Coombe Woods are waiting to be explored nearby. Residents can also walk to the 61 acres at Littleheath Woods, known by many as the ‘secret woods’, or they can explore Heathfield House & Gardens, where you’ll find rhododendron walks, rose gardens and an ecology centre. Yet only 3 miles away is Croydon’s rejuvenated retail and leisure heart, with the Whitgift Shopping Centre, museums, galleries, entertainment venues and a burgeoning arts scene, thanks to Croydon being named London Borough of Culture for 2023.

Open spaces, protected woodlands and manicured gardens are all within walking distance of 8 Croham Valley Road but the bright lights and late nights of the city are just a few stops away by train. In less than 20 minutes, you can be strolling along the River Thames, browsing Borough Market or ascending The Shard for dinner at London Bridge.

Nearest Stations:

• South Croydon Station 1.1 miles
• Sanderstead Station 1.8 miles
• East Croydon Station 2.1 miles

By Train from South Croydon Station:

• London Bridge 19 mins
• London Blackfriars 25 mins
• St. Pancras International 34 mins

By Car:

• Whitgift Centre – 2.2 miles
• Addington – 2.5 miles
• Sutton – 6 miles
• Gatwick Airport – 18 miles

One of the highlights of the glorious High Weald in Kent, Matfield is an idyllic rural countryside village. As you would expect from an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the surrounding landscapes are breathtaking, with ancient woodlands, fields and farmland providing a bucolic backdrop to every day life. Matfield itself ticks every box when it comes to archetypal village living – cricket games played on the pretty green, a choice of well-reviewed pubs, a picture-postcard duck pond and a tight-knit community.

Focus falls on Matfield Village Hall, which is used by a number of local clubs, sports groups and societies. From barn dances and big band nights to badminton and Brownies, the events programme is always packed. Weekly activities also include yoga, pilates, karate, keep fit and street dance – diverse enough to keep the whole family entertained.

The food and drink scene in Matfield is especially strong, given its small size. The Poet is renowned for its a la carte menu and selection of over 70 craft gins, while The Star Inn offers live music, guest ales and traditional pub food. There’s also well-attended speciality nights at The Hopbine and a weekly pop-up fish and chip van.

Residents are keen supporters of the Matfield Village Fete – an annual event where live music, classic cars, home baked cakes, locally-brewed beers and traditional fairground rides bring the community out in force. Cinderhill Woods is another much-loved Matfield asset, with 12 hectares of heathlands, grasslands, woodlands and streams ready to explore – on foot but also via managed bridleways.
More extensive retail and leisure facilities are a short drive away in Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Royal Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone.

The local environs are home to a number of well-regarded schools. Early years education is provided within the parish of Matfield, with many families, later opting for the excellent local academy or a number of selective grammar schools in the Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone boroughs.

Primary schools

• Brenchley & Matfield CofE Primary School – 0.9 miles
• Paddock Wood Primary School – 2.9 miles

Secondary Schools

• Mascalls Academy – 2 miles
• Tunbridge Wells Grammar Schools for Boys – 7.1 miles
• Tunbridge Wells Girls’ Grammar School – 6.6 miles
• The Judd Grammar School for Boys – 8.4 miles
• Tonbridge Grammar School for Girls  – 8.1 miles
• The Skinners Boys Grammar School – 6.4 miles

Private schools

• Kent College Prep, Senior and Sixth form for girls – 3.9 miles
• The schools at Somerhill Prep schools – 5 miles
• Hilden Grange Prep School – 7.3 miles
• Fosse Bank Prep school – 15.2 miles

Despite its rural setting, Matfield is a short drive from the A21 (1.7 miles), the M25 and the M20, while Hastings and the south coast are around 45 minutes’ by car. Maidstone, Sevenoaks and Guildford are easily accessible, while Gatwick Airport is 40 miles via a direct route. The Centaur commuter coach also collects from Matfield for Sevenoaks, Tonbridge Wells and London Canary Wharf.

Nearest Stations:

• Paddock Wood Station 2.7 miles
• Beltring Station 4.8 miles
• Tonbridge Station 8.6 miles

By Train:

• Paddock Wood to Sevenoaks 18 minutes
• Paddock Wood to London Bridge 41 minutes
• Paddock Wood to Cannon Street 53 minutes
• Paddock Wood to Charing Cross 54 minutes

By Car:

• A21 5 minutes
• Tonbridge 13 minutes
• Sevenoaks 21 minutes
• Gatwick 40 minutes

Linton Hill’s beautiful church, together with its village hall, public house and cricket club, form the backbone of this endearing community. Set on the slopes of Greensand Ridge, Linton Hill offers a captivating countryside backdrop and the very best in outdoor living. Of immediate prominence are the panoramic views over the Garden of England – a glorious 360° vista that can easily be explored thanks to a number of local footpaths and bridleways. Meander through deer park, open fields and orchards – admiring a number of listed buildings and manicured gardens along the way.

There’s plenty to do in and around Linton Hill – you can walk the Greensand Way, follow the River Beult or play a round of golf at The Ridge, Leeds Castle or the Weald of Kent – local golf courses with immaculate greens. Nearby Mote Park is a picturesque setting, with 450 acres of grassland, woodland, rivers and a 30 acre lake. ‘The most beautiful castle in Kent’, Leeds Castle, is close by while Maidstone town centre offers a vast array of retail, cultural and leisure facilities.

The Bull Inn is one of Linton Hill’s most famous aspects, known for its panoramic views enjoyed from a sweeping terrace, while Linton Park – with 12 hectares of ornamental gardens and a Grade I listed stately home – is another local landmark.

Families have a rich choice of educational options in the private, grammar and state sectors, with a popular pre-school operating out of the village hall. Also close by are Boughton Monchelsea Primary School, Sutton Valence Preparatory and Senior Schools, and Dulwich Preparatory School.
Closest schools:

• Cornwallis Academy State – School – Ofsted: Good – 0.7 miles
• Coxheath Primary School – State School – Rating: N/A – 1.1 miles
• Boughton Monchelsea Primary School – State School – Ofsted: Good – 1.1 miles
• Loose Primary School – State School – Rating: N/A – 1.7 miles

Commuters benefit from good connections via three train stations, each within a short drive of the homes. The closest, Marden, is 3.6 miles from Hillside Park and offers frequent services to London Bridge (48 minutes), Waterloo East and Charing Cross. The A229 quickly connects Hillside Park to the M20 (6 miles) and M25 beyond.

Nearest Stations:

• Marden Station 3.6 miles
• East Farleigh Station 4.0 miles
• Maidstone West Station 4.3 miles

By Train:

• Marden to Ashford International – 25 mins
• Marden to London Bridge – 48 mins
• Marden to Charing Cross – 58 mins

By Car:

• Maidstone – 3.8 miles
• Marden Station – 3.6 miles
• M20 – 6 miles