Harman Close is situated on the
Avondale Square estate just off the Old Kent Road in the London
Borough of Southwark.
It is a relatively modern development set in
mature secluded gardens and consists of 39 large bedsit flats and 8
one-bedroom flats built on the ground, first and second floors.
There are two lifts serving all floors. All the flats have
their own kitchens and bathrooms. There are window boxes to each of
the ground floor flats and balconies on the upper floors.
There is a communal lounge on the ground floor where residents can
relax, play pool or darts and enjoy the views of the pond and
gardens.
The communal gardens are available for use by
residents and there are occasional barbeques and social events
organised by residents and the Scheme Manager. There are
parking spaces and garages on the estate which can be rented
subject to availability.
How to find us
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here to view a map showing where the estate is located.
Average weekly rents
Bedsit/Studio Flat £64.58
1 Bedroom Flat £76.99
Please note the above rents do not include
your Water Rates, Heating or Hot Water charges.
Information about residents parking
Estate office and staff
The Scheme Manager's office is located on the
ground floor of Harman Close, off the main entrance hall. The
office is normally open from 8am - 4pm, Monday to Friday.
Emergency cover is provided outside office hours. Tel 020 7237
3753
Estate staff
Margaret Hammett - Scheme Manager
Area Housing Manager
John Howard
Neighbourhood Manager
Steward Crook
Allocated members
Mr Deputy Douglas Mobsby CC
Shops
There are several supermarkets along the Old Kent Road, the nearest
being Asda opposite the main entrance to the estate. The
Elephant and Castle shopping centre can be reached by a short bus
ride.
Public
transport
The 21, 53, 363, 78 and 172 buses
stop near the estate.
Doctor's
surgery
There are a number of surgeries nearby including the Duncow
Surgery, 279 Old Kent Road. A doctor from this surgery visits
Harman Close once a fortnight and prescriptions are delivered by a
local chemist.
Banks and post
offices
The nearest banks and building societies can be found in Southwark
Park Road, a short bus ride away. The nearest post offices are
situated at 240 Old Kent Road and 654 Old Kent Road. There are also
cash dispensers at both Asda and Tesco's Supermarket on the Old
Kent Road.
Library
The nearest libraries are North Peckham Library, Civic Centre,
600-608 Old Kent Road, SE15 and East Street, SE1. There is also a
mobile library which visits once a month.
Places of worship
Church of England
St Philip and St Mark is situated on the
estate.
Roman Catholic
Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Roman Catholic
Church, Friary Road,
SE15.
Synagogue
104 Bolingbroke Grove, Battersea,
SW11.
Leisure
facilities
Nearby Elephant and Castle leisure centre offers a number of
facilities and activities including a sports hall, gym and fitness
classes.