Spotlight on the Oval and smart Kennington properties

This magnificent cricket ground is within reach of elegant Kennington property for sale

For sports fans there’s only one word associated with the Oval, and that’s cricket. Although it’s true that the Oval (or ‘Kia Oval’ as its sponsors insist on calling it) is a major international cricket ground, there is so much more to Kennington than the gentle ‘thwack’ of leather on willow.

Back in 1750, the building of Westminster Bridge - which provided access to central London by road - was a turning point for the rural village of Kennington. The London gentry were quick to build new homes here. In fact, the area’s proximity to Westminster continues to work well for residents; many MPs have chosen to live here, as it’s possible to reach the Houses of Parliament within eight minutes when the division bell rings for an important vote.

Londoners love Kennington as the area combines urban sophistication with simple, traditional pleasures; you’ll find bars and restaurants, great pubs, two theatres producing original work, a large park, two museums and a picturesque Victorian building complex - Pullens Yard Studios - offering live/work spaces for artists and craftspeople. 

There are also pretty squares containing some magnificent examples of Georgian architecture.  Most famous amongst these is Cleaver Square, where local residents play boules on balmy summer days and enjoy refreshments from the nearby Prince of Wales pub. Cleaver Square is also the location for the Kennington Village Fete (described by one local resident as “The mother of all fetes”), an event that reflects the strong community spirit to be found here.

The beautifully furnished, sun-filled reception room in this Kennington property makes entertaining a pleasure

Call us at Daniel Cobb to view some sensational Kennington properties for sale. Live like the Georgian gentry in this gorgeous Grade II listed townhouse (reception room featured above), which offers over 4,800 square feet of living space.

This spacious bedroom with a period fireplace encourages lazy mornings

An elegant 4 bedroom house (photo of one of the bedrooms featured above), it is located in a prime terrace on Kennington Park Road, near several excellent transport links, a variety of wining and dining options and a fabulous Farmers’ Market, ideal for stocking up on seasonal produce.

Uniquely designed panels on this freehold property’s exterior assures occupants of privacy

If you’re looking for something smaller, this gorgeous property for sale in Ingleton Street might just fit the bill. Freehold with two double bedrooms, privacy panels on the exterior and brightly lit living spaces on the first floor (owing to a sunscreen on the roof), this deluxe residence is walking distance from Brixton and several transport options.

Kennington is a vibrant area that offers something for everyone: great for families and young professionals alike. For information on why investing in Kennington now is a good move, read Will Kennington property benefit from the Battersea effect. If you’d like to view more properties for sale or rent in the Oval area, call our Kennington estate agents today.

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