KMKM Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Hi, Work in Central London and have always spent time around Central London in my spare time. However would quite like a house, greenery and bit of a village feel, but still close to London. Anyone got advise regarding the above area. Looks beautiful and far from run-down... but am concerned it is a bit far out from London. Commuting may be an issue? Would be reliant on Hampton Court to Waterloo it seems, which is still a bit of a trek. Any thoughts appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surrey Girl Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Personally I like the North East corner of Surrey. Housing is (comparatively) inexpensive and there are very good transport links into town. I was brought up in Carshalton which is very "villagey" but has a fast train to Victoria (20 minutes) or London Bridge. It's full of green space and beautiful park lands but is nestled between Sutton and Croydon for shopping with open countryside ten minutes up the road. Very beautiful, villagey feel, green space, good shopping nearby and convenient for commuting... what more could you want? (Am I beginning to sound like an Estate Agent?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMKM Posted December 2, 2012 Author Share Posted December 2, 2012 Personally I like the North East corner of Surrey. Housing is (comparatively) inexpensive and there are very good transport links into town. I was brought up in Carshalton which is very "villagey" but has a fast train to Victoria (20 minutes) or London Bridge. It's full of green space and beautiful park lands but is nestled between Sutton and Croydon for shopping with open countryside ten minutes up the road. Very beautiful, villagey feel, green space, good shopping nearby and convenient for commuting... what more could you want? (Am I beginning to sound like an Estate Agent?) Thanks Surrey Girl. What are your views on East Molesey / Hampton Court? "Am I beginning to sound like an Estate Agent?" yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosh Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Funnily enough just came back from a wonderful lunch at Hampton Court. I live just down the road in Hinchley Wood (Esher)... Hampton Court/East Molesey has everything, Historic, River, shops, cafes, restaurants,pubs, parks and near enough to London. Some great properties but you will definitely pay through the roof to own one. I have to pass through Hampton Court to get to work every morning and would add that traffic during rush hours can be an issue. Not sure about the train service from Hampton Court into London is that frequent either. Just like Surrey Girl, we all have our favourite areas. It really does depend on what you want from life, if you have or plan to have kids, what budget you have, any links to the areas you like, G`luck in your search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosh Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 You may find this old thread of interest... http://www.housepricecrash.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=51978 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surrey Girl Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Pretty, but over priced with poor transport links considering how close to town it is! Not much of a "community" from what I remember... I worked in East Molesey for a while... not long, only about six weeks. I found it a bit... sterile? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichB Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Save yourself some money - and get a shorter commute - by moving out towards Staines. Check out the Laleham side of the town. Fast train 35mins to Waterloo. Traffic is much better too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcpricewatcher Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Personally I like the North East corner of Surrey. Housing is (comparatively) inexpensive and there are very good transport links into town. I was brought up in Carshalton which is very "villagey" but has a fast train to Victoria (20 minutes) or London Bridge. It's full of green space and beautiful park lands but is nestled between Sutton and Croydon for shopping with open countryside ten minutes up the road. Very beautiful, villagey feel, green space, good shopping nearby and convenient for commuting... what more could you want? (Am I beginning to sound like an Estate Agent?) Good advice and great value area relatively speaking... As for east molesey... personally would be tempted with Thames ditton in additon. Though the commute may be a pain since you only have one train route so any problem and you're a bit stuffed... if you move further in to surbiton you get almost 3x as many trains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMKM Posted December 9, 2012 Author Share Posted December 9, 2012 This is what I was drawn to http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-39426449.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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