Unique location

Location Location Location

Lord Harold Samuel, a real estate tycoon in Britain, coined the expression: “There are three things that matter in property: location, location, location”.

I see what he means, but people are using this literally concerning all aspects of life involving properties. Location can be crucial for an Outcome but very different for an Experience.

Wimbledon Common is on ley lines, has a natural spring and has created many sports we see on TV today.

Wimbledon Common was made famous by the Wombles, who were the first global eco-characters. I wanted VC to follow suit. When you walk in, you will find it, minimalist, clean and spacious with loads of plants and artefacts our family has collected on its travels.

The area boasts two global sporting venues (Wimbledon Tennis, Twickenham Rugby), two Royal Parks (Richmond Park, Bushy Park), numerous museums, numerous scenic points along the River Thames, two theatres (Wimbledon, Richmond), four Premier League football clubs (Chelsea, Fulham, Wimbledon, Brentford), the incredible Kew Gardens, and one of the most popular shopping centres in Kingston-upon Thames. The Oval (it is not local, but being Sri-Lankan I must mention the cricket) is just a 10-minute train ride away.

There is also a folder detailing some privately owned cafes and restaurants.

Travelling by car

This is super easy. Free off-street parking and you are on the A3 within 10 seconds, with the M25 down this road.

Public transport

This is a unique spot with many facets. We are at the back of Wimbledon Common. We are across the road from Richmond Park. The postcode implies we are in Putney. Council tax is unfortunately the most expensive in the land via Kingston Council. And to balance things out, Google Maps says we are in “Vale Crescent, Wimbledon Common”.

Being in this unique triangle means there are so many travel options to get around London. A summary is in the table below:

Off-street parking and the easiest access to the motorway. Local shops across the road include dry cleaners, newsagents and some great Middle Eastern supermarkets. You can walk to Asda in about 10 minutes, which is just north on the A3 through Wimbledon Common.

	Purpose	Distance	Car	Walk	Bus	Cycle
Station
Norbiton	Never had a real attachment this place, But it has a train station.	3.3 miles	8 mins	52 mins	15 mins	18 mins
New Malden	Best charity shops in South London. Followed by a diverse food culture!	4.0 miles	8 mins	61 mins	19 mins	16 mins
Kingston	Kingston has the oldest bridge in the whole of London and is now a local hub for shopping.	4.3 miles	14 mins	1 hour 5 mins	25 mins	22 mins
Putney	Has a train station and mango chutney.	6.1 miles	13 mins	1 hour 6 mins	28 mins	21 mins
Wimbledon	Home of the oldest tennis championship in the world.	4.0 miles	11 mins	1 hour	28 mins	18 mins
Raynes Park	Affluent area next to Wimbledon, It has one the largest proportions of green open space in the whole south west of London	3.1 miles	6 mins	57 mins	23 mins	16 mins
Worcester Park	Has some amazing old fashioned charity shops as well as a amazing Cafe Nero.	4.7 miles	6 mins	1 hour	36 mins	23 mins
Airports
Heathrow	Flights	11 miles	34 mins	3 hours 50 mins	1 hour 8 mins	1 hour 6 mins
Gatwick	Flights	30 miles	37 mins	8 hours	1 hour 15 mins	2 hours 29 mins
Into the City
Vauxhall	Access to London	10 miles	31 mins	2 hours 46 mins	42 mins	49 mins
Waterloo	Access to London	12 miles	36 mins	3 hours 16 mins	54 mins	56 mins

There is a 24-hour key safe. Not sure about you, but I want to just get in, unpack and wind down. Bring fruit for smoothies, have a Lavazza coffee or choose from a selection of teas.

Please do not worry about getting your chargers out. We have set up a charging port in the master bedroom in the wardrobe with the WIFI code ‒ just plug your phones in.

We really want you to relax before confronting London’s busy energy. Travelling is always tiring. All we ask is you aim to feel at home and take your shoes off at the front door and put the resources back where they live.

Our focus is on the latter. This is why we do not outsource. Everything is checked by me before you arrive. I have even learnt how to make hospital corners when I make your bed!