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Ashworths is a firm of commercial and residential property solicitors in Merton Park, ideally placed to assist you in buying your new home or business premises in the area. Read on for the lowdown on Merton Park.
Merton Park is a highly sought-after residential neighbourhood with beautiful tree-lined roads of detached and semi-detached houses. It is a mostly residential area, making it ideal for peaceful living and raising children, however its close proximity to Wimbledon and Raynes Park also means there are plenty of nearby places to shop, dine and socialise.
Merton Park is one of the earliest London Garden Suburbs, with its first houses dating back to the 1870s. The area is centred on the historic St Mary’s parish church, which was founded in the 12th Century by the Augustinian order of the nearby Merton Priory. The original farmland was bought in 1864 by wine merchant John Innes, who later developed the area’s well-known tree-lined road of houses between 1870 and 1904. After this time, the area became a hub for the study of genetics, when, following his death, John Innes left part of the park to become the John Innes Horticultural Institution. The first director was biologist William Bateson, who first coined the term ‘genetics’.
The nearby areas of Morden, Wimbledon and Raynes Park offer plenty of drinking and dining options within walking distance of Merton Park. For those who love a pub trip, the Leather Bottle is considered the neighbourhood local, while Wimbledon is filled with plenty of brilliant dining options: Bombay Delight for delicious Indian cuisine, Tampopo for East Asian noodles and curries, and many more. South Wimbledon has some quiet gems such as Aya, a Lebanese restaurant and Little Vietnam, well known for its authentic pho.
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The John Innes Park and Recreation Ground is a gorgeous Green Flag award-winning park space, with features and facilities ranging from ornamental gardens, a rock garden, tennis courts, bowling and croquet greens and a cricket pitch. You can also visit Mostyn Gardens, with its peaceful sunken gardens covering four hectares and a playground for young children.
Merton Park has rich public transport links, serviced by National Rail, London Underground and London Trams. Wimbledon station has access to the District Line, South Western Railway, Thameslink and Southern Services, and both Wimbledon Chase and South Merton provide Thameslink services to Central London and Sutton. London Trams are accessible from the Merton Park tram stop. The area is incredibly well-connected, with most of London a simple train or tube ride away.
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The nearby areas are home to some big retail parks including Priory and the Tandem Centre, which offer a wide range of high street names. Merton Abbey Mills, a 20 minute walk or five minute drive away, caters to those looking for something unique with artisan stalls on the weekends, antique shops, and independent traders selling everything from ceramics to crystals, as well as businesses offering photography, yoga and beauty services.
Merton Park is characterised by its gorgeous residential tree-lined roads populated by beautiful detached and semi-detached houses. Having been first developed as a garden suburb by John Innes, the houses vary in size and architecture, with incredibly desirable roads including Mostyn Road, Dorset Road and Sheridan Road. It is an ideal area for families, with properties commanding a competitive price in the designated conservation area.
There are two local state schools in Merton Park: Merton Park Primary School and Rutlish School for boys, plus around 15 primary schools and four secondary schools and colleges nearby.
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