Considered Living
Most of the residential properties in Abbeville Village date from the late Victorian and early Edwardian periods. Here, you will find handsome red-brick terraces and semi-detached villas with generous bay windows, intricate stone lintels and beautifully preserved period features. Many have been sensitively modernised to suit contemporary lifestyles and benefit from being tucked into pretty side roads where residents take pride in their streets and in their community.
Properties in this area tend to benefit from spacious interiors, high ceilings and well-maintained private gardens. Whether it’s a five-bedroom villa on Elms Crescent or a charming cottage just off Abbeville Road, the homes here were built to stand the test of time.
Abbeville Village also has much to offer renters, with four or five-bedroom terraced houses, as well as some one, two and three-bedroom flats, particularly along Abbeville Road itself. There are a number of attractive apartment blocks in the area, such as those on Cavendish Place and Park Hill, while just off Kings Avenue to the East of Abbeville Village, renters can find handsome mansion blocks. Towards Clapham High Street and the Old Town there are an even greater number of apartments – new builds and period conversions – particularly popular with young professional renters.
It’s this choice that gives Abbeville Village such broad appeal, attracting established families seeking excellent schooling and green space; professionals drawn by both connectivity and calm; first-time buyers looking to lay down roots, and long-time locals who wouldn’t dream of living anywhere else. And the area’s enduring popularity and reputation as a ‘recession-proof’ area make it an attractive investment option.
With Wilfords having achieved record-breaking sales of up to £1,000 per square foot for premium homes here, the property market in the area continues to grow robustly. Property prices in Abbeville Village start at between £750,000-£1 million for a purpose-built apartment designed in the late 1800s/early 1900s; and £1.3-1.6 million for a house that hasn’t been extended and requires significant renovations. Houses that have been notably developed and extended, with off-street parking and large gardens on the likes of Rodenhurst Road, for example, tend to reach £2.5-2.75 million. While the most impressive double fronted houses, that are rarer, can reach prices of up to £4-4.5 million.
In terms of rentals, our team has recently let a modern penthouse apartment with outdoor space at the top of Abbeville Road for £3,000 pcm, as well as houses and apartments on Rodenhurst Road and Crescent Lane ranging from £2,000 to £6,500 pcm.
A Special Community
It’s the sense of community that has always drawn us to Abbeville Village. This is a place where neighbours know each other by name, children walk to school and Saturday mornings are spent browsing the local butcher, florist or bakery and catching up on life with shopkeepers and neighbours.
Abbeville Road, the local high street, is the heartbeat of the neighbourhood, with its stretch of independent cafés, restaurants, shops and services, carefully chosen and well managed to keep it a destination. Our Abbeville Road recommendations include:
- Bottle Apostle – A lovely independent wine retailer run by people who are passionate about wine, which hosts popular regular tasting events.
- The Ginger Pig – One of their largest shops, it opened on Abbeville Road in 2013 and has an array of treats in its butchery counter and deli.
- The Abbeville – Named by The Times as one of the top 20 gastropubs in London, this is very much a local pub where everyone knows each other and there’s a lovely sense of community.
- Café Pod – After 14 years’ operating online, this is their first physical store and is the place for real coffee aficionados, with over 30 types of coffee as well as a full range of coffee equipment.
- Life of Fish – Founded by David Palmer, who used to work at Billingsgate as a teenager, this fishmonger and pantry opened in 2021 selling incredible fresh fish as well as ready-to-cook dishes.
- All Greens – A much-loved neighbourhood shop, this is positively brimming with fantastic seasonal fruit and vegetables and staffed by a really knowledgeable team.
- MacFarlane’s Deli – This charming independent delicatessen specialises in artisanal cheese, charcuterie and chocolates, and has been on Abbeville Road for nearly 30 years.
- Sash Flowers – Based in different locations around Abbeville Village for about 25 years, Sash is the man to go to for the most beautiful fresh flowers, bouquets and feature plants… known and loved by the local community!
- The Shaker Workshop – Their only London showroom, they design, supply and install elegant shaker kitchens and many of the houses that we sell in the area have sourced their shaker kitchens from here.
- Eclectic Interiors – This award-winning kitchen design company designs and installs shaker and contemporary kitchens as well as custom-made furniture.
Education and Connectivity
Families are also drawn to Abbeville Village for the highly regarded schools in the area; from nursery schools such as Woodentops and Maytree, to top-tier primary school, such as Bonneville and St Marys and secondary institutions including the Harris Academy. It is also an easy bus journey to Dulwich for Dulwich College and James Allen’s Girls’ School.
Exceptionally well connected, Clapham South and Clapham Common Underground stations on the Northern line are both a short walk, providing swift access to central London. Clapham Junction, one of Britain’s busiest train stations, provide connections across London as well as to Brighton, Gatwick Airport and South West Mainline services. While numerous bus routes connect the area with the rest of London. For those who drive, the South Circular and A3 are within easy reach, linking to broader road networks.
Recreation and Culture
A huge draw of Abbeville Village is its proximity to Clapham Common with its vast lawns, tree-lined avenues, woodland and peaceful ponds, offering everything from tennis courts and playgrounds to informal football and touch rugby matches. The area is also home to several local sports clubs and gyms, including Nue Ground Café and Studio which offers classes and treatments as well as delicious food and coffee, and Core + More.
Residents can also enjoy a rich cultural life here without venturing far from home, with a variety of cultural events, markets and festivals taking place each year and with the likes of Omnibus Theatre, Battersea Arts Centre and Clapham’s Picturehouse cinema close by.
The Wilfords Advantage
Navigating the nuances of Abbeville Village’s property market requires expertise and Wilfords is uniquely positioned to provide it. Our office is due to open here in September, run by our Sales Director Philip Agius who has over 40 years of sales experience in the local area. There is no property transaction scenario that Philip has not encountered and he has a unique insight into the market.
He can readily advise on specific properties, their date of construction, who originally built it and any original features and is best placed to offer guidance on development plans and local contractors with a proven track record.
For those looking to buy or sell in Abbeville Village, our decades of local experience means that our team has an intimate knowledge of the area’s homes, history and potential to ensure the very best outcome for our clients.