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Ashworths is a firm of commercial and residential property solicitors in Raynes Park, ideally placed to assist you in buying your new home or business premises in the area. Read on for the lowdown on Raynes Park.
This leafy suburb is ideal for those looking for a more peaceful place to live but within easy reach of London. As well as a great selection of shopping and dining options on the doorstep, the proximity to Wimbledon offers all the benefits of a big town centre too.
The development of Raynes Park began with the opening of the station in 1871. The name Raynes Park originally only belonged to the area south of the railway line, where the local landowner Richard Garth was inspired by John Innes’ development of Merton Park to develop a garden suburb close to the growing hub of Wimbledon. Large mansions appeared on Grand Drive in the 1880s with the “Apostles” being built in the 1890s – named so for there being twelve roads. Fast forward to the inter-war period and the next key player was developer George Blay, who was instrumental in transforming Raynes Park into the place it is today, with his properties still known locally as Blay houses. During the Second World War, the area was subject to heavy bombing, particularly in 1944, although extensive restoration efforts greatly restored the affected areas.
There is a variety of brilliant places to dine and drink in Raynes Park, with a selection of cuisines to choose from: Korean food at Gaya, pizza and pasta at Lime and Thyme, authentic Japanese sushi at Hashi and Turkish dishes at Hatay. If you’re looking for a cosy café, look no further than Three Apes Coffee on Coombe Lane, known for their delicious flat whites.
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Raynes Park boasts an abundance of tranquil green spaces to explore. Nearby Cannon Hill Common and conservation site boasts 21 hectares of beautiful green paradise, including a 140-year-old woodland. Cannon Hill also contains the only fishery in the borough of Merton. There are some great amenities for sporty residents, with a cricket pitch and tennis courts at Cottenham Park and sports facilities at Raynes Park Sports Ground.
While the area is not home to a tube stop, there are many bus routes that pass through Raynes Park which provide easy access to tube stops and beyond. The 131 to Tooting Broadway, 163 to Wimbledon, 200 to Mitcham and 152 to Pollards Hill all serve Raynes Park. The nearest tube station is Wimbledon, which is located a short bus ride away. Raynes Park train station provides regular services to Waterloo in 20 minutes, and since the area is situated close the A3, motorists can access the M25 in as little as 20 minutes.
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Coombe Lane is a good shopping option with a range of independent stores such as Petal Philosophy, as well as the charity shop Little Lives UK where you’ll be sure to find some great second-hand gems. There is also a large Waitrose near to Raynes Park station for when you need to get your big food shop done.
The slow and steady development of Raynes Park greatly benefitted its property development, as the area never suffered from overcrowding like many other areas of London. The large detached properties towards Wimbledon are the most spacious and impressive, and the Victorian and Edwardian terraced homes in the area also have a quaint beauty with gardens and drives. The properties on Blenheim Road and Heath Drive boast large gardens, while the terraced houses on Tolverne and Lambton roads are also picturesque.
The area is ideal for young families thanks to its wealth of local schools. Popular primary schools include West Wimbledon Primary School, Hollymount School and St Matthew’s CE Primary School. Those looking for mixed secondary schools can opt for Raynes Park High School, and private options include the Hall School Wimbledon. The area is also home to a Norwegian school which takes in pupils from year one all the way through to year ten.
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