Wimbledon Life

By Helena Green


The property market in Wimbledon is booming again after a legendary year of tennis. This is an exceptionally attractive area with many of the more high-end properties in the Wimbledon village area. Over the summer thousands will visit the area, many coming just for the tennis fortnight.

During the grand slam competition some Wimbledon inhabitants will actually leave the area, renting out their homes for a premium - some to tennis players or their entourage. At this time of year it's not uncommon to see some of the tennis stars and their guests on the streets of the town, browsing the shops.

If you are looking for a home to buy, then the closer you are to the tennis club, the more rent you will be able to make during the tournament fortnight. At that time it's not only the player who need somewhere convenient to live, but officials, families, sports coaches and of course the fans, who will all be there for the many games played on the 19 grass courts.

Wimbledon village and town are great places to shop and socialize. There are a host of cafes and pubs to eat and drink in. The local community has a very friendly feel.

The village is filled with rows of redbrick homes and well established greenery. There are many lovely parks and local activities within the local community. Getting around is easy with on an exceptional transportation system.

Living on the edge of a major city like London has many advantages. It's easy to travel into the city if necessary and get to see some of the landmarks there. You can then just as easily travel home to the relative quiet of Wimbledon.

Wimbledon is in the spotlight when the tennis is on but the lovely scenery away from the tennis court is rarely televised. The neat streets and the lovely gardens are missed by television cameras; and so is the lifestyle of Wimbledon.

Wimbledon Common is a wonderful place frequented by those who like an outdoor life. It is popular with sporty types who want to cycle, run, hike and walk. It covers over 1000 acres and is one of London's biggest green spaces, including forested areas as well as open space.

Around the Wimbledon Common area there are some lovely homes. Many families move here because of the green space and the good schools. Wimbledon Common also has the famous windmill to visit.

Transport systems serving Wimbledon are very good indeed. Buses, trams, trains and tubes link the area to the city, Waterloo and a range of other convenient stations. Getting into town and across to other




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