Bickley, near Bromley
Currently Full
We have a number of well-presented double rooms, a 1-bed flat and a 2-bed flat in a large property in Bickley, near Bromley in south east London. This property provides access to an expansive garden, great for enjoying during the warmer months ahead. Bickley train station is just 13 minutes’ walk away, taking you into London Victoria in just 30 minutes.
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What’s currently available?: Currently full.
Top features
- Large garden areas with outdoor furniture to enjoy in the warmer months ahead
- Wi-Fi in communal areas and free parking close by
- Spacious, furnished communal lounge with serene views over the surrounding gardens
- Close to Jubilee Country Park with lots of nature trails
- Bromley high street shops are 20 minutes away by bus
Transport links
- Bickley train station: 13 minutes’ walk
- London Victoria: 30 minutes via Bickley train station or 15 minutes via Bromley South station
- Chislehurst and Petts Wood stations: 30 minutes to London Bridge and Cannon Street
- 162 and 269 to Bromley high street: Under 10 minutes walking distance
- A20 and A232: 10 minutes’ drive
The property
Spaces: Several good-sized double rooms complete with their own sinks and toilets, with plenty of shared shower and bathroom facilities close by. We also have one 1-bed and one 2-bed flat which are both self-contained.
Features and facilities: Also at the property is a large communal lounge with great views overlooking the gardens. There are plenty of dining tables and chairs for coming together to share a meal with your fellow guardians, as well as sofas and armchairs for when you’re looking to relax with a cuppa and a good book. There is also a shared laundry room available, with three washing machines. Wi-Fi is available in the communal areas and there is free parking close by.
Outdoor space: The property offers large garden areas to hang out in in the approaching warmer months. There’s also garden furniture so you can enjoy evenings dining with a friend.
Parking/bike storage: You can find free parking just outside of the property, as well as a bike-storage shed at the back.
Please note that photos on this page represent the range of bedroom spaces in this property and do not necessarily depict the space you may move into. You will have an opportunity to see exactly what is available at a later stage, at a private, or in-person group viewing.
Parks and countryside
The property is in a peaceful and leafy location close to the Jubilee Country Park nature reserve and Hawkwood Estate, where you can tread lovely nature trails. You could also plan a day out and discover miles of beautiful scenery and historic villages in Lullingstone Country Park, just 15 minutes’ train ride from Bickley station.
Shopping and the high street
You’re within easy reach of shops and cafes nearby and a Tesco superstore is a five minute drive or 15 minutes by bus. There is also a Sainsbury’s Local, Morrisons and Waitrose a short bus ride away. For coffee lovers, several takeaway cafes are within 10 minutes’ stroll on Southborough Lane.
You can access the wide array of eateries and shops on Bromley high street in 20 minutes, via the 269 bus a short stroll away on Blackbrook Lane. Here, you can also find The Glades shopping mall, Bromley Picturehouse, Churchill Theatre and more.
Top tip: Grab a coffee and sweet treat from one of the many cafes on Southborough Lane and take the scenic route back through the Jubilee Country Park.
The property provides convenient connections into central London. From Bickley train station, you can catch trains every half an hour to London Victoria in just 30 minutes. From Bromley South station, you can be at London Victoria in just 15 minutes. You’re also close by to Petts Wood and Chislehurst stations where you can catch regular trains to London Bridge and Cannon Street within half an hour.
How to apply
If you want to be the first to find out more about our great property and attend a viewing, complete our online application form.
Find out more about the process of applying to become a property guardian and our eligibility criteria.
Volunteering opportunities
Dot Dot Dot guardians volunteer at least 16 hours every month for good causes. Here’s a few local volunteering opportunities to get you inspired:
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Samaritans
Volunteers help Samaritans to deliver their 24-hour emotional support service to callers in many ways, from answering telephones and emails, to fundraising and finance. Anyone who wants to help others, is tolerant and open-minded is welcome to apply. More details on how to apply can be found on their website. -
Age UK Bromley & Greenwich
Volunteers put their skills and interests to good use in order to create a positive difference to the lives of older people. You can become a befriender and have regular calls and visits with someone without another support network or help people to complete government forms to ensure that they are accessing the full benefits they are entitled to. Discover more on their website.
Fees and costs
- Double room without an extra storage room: £395pcm
- Double room with an extra storage room: £455pcm
- 1-bed flat: £580pcm sole occupancy or £377 per person for a couple sharing
- 2-bed flat: £700pcm for sole occupancy or £455 per person for a couple sharing
- Fees include council tax and utilities (plus WiFi in communal areas)
- Refundable security payment (equivalent of 5 weeks’ fees): from £455-£808
- No hidden costs, service charges or admin fees
Dot Dot Dot will undertake a review of our licence fees every twelve months. This includes council tax and utilities, where they are included in the monthly licence fee. In such instances, any increases in council tax and utilities will be passed onto our guardians.
