Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward - Crystal Palace Lettings

Crystal Palace came into being after the 564 metre long iron and glass structure that housed the Great Exhibition was moved there in 1854 and reopened as a 'Winter Park and Garden Under Glass' offering education and entertainment. The same year a train station opened and new terraced housing was built on the grounds surrounding the park. Although the Crystal Palace itself burnt down in 1936 leaving only fragments, the park and town remained. Since the extension of the Overground line, Crystal Palace has risen like a phoenix from the ashes, reinventing itself as a great place for families, young couples and professionals, who can commute to London’s financial centre in just 20 minutes. Despite the 200 acres of parkland here, Crystal Palace retains an urban feel that appeals to first time buyers and young families.