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Barnes, London

Tucked away on the south banks of the Thames and with the green open spaces of Barnes common to help shield its residents from the hustle and bustle of Putney and Wandsworth, Barnes has a retained a unique village character. Secluded from London's bustle, yet with trendy Fulham and Putney on its doorstep, Barnes remains a much sought after location boasting many large family homes and now City money has pushed up prices beyond those of Putney and Wandsworth.

Handsome Victorian houses surround the Common and both Castelnau and Lonsdale Roads to the north of the High Street. Smaller Victorian cottages and terraces can be found off the high street itself, whilst grand regency properties overlook the Thames. A new suburb called Barnes Waterside boast classy flats and imposing villas, whilst ex-council houses and mansion flats in North Barnes offer cheaper prices. Local pubs and intimate restaurants reflect the cosseted village feel.

The village itself is a tight network of roads, centred around the duck pond, with Victorian red brick terraces, intermingled with streets such as Hillersdon Avenue and Laurel Road, with larger 5/6 bedroom houses . Prices range from £850,000 to £3 million.

The major portion of Barnes comprises Edwardian housing on square plots of land giving good lateral space and off-street parking for between £850,000 and £1.5 million. The most popular houses in Barnes continue to be the large villas along Castelnau and Londsdale Road which range from 3,000 to 7,000 square feet. Most have off-street parking and some large gardens overlook the 105 acres of wetland that is now a nature reserve in the middle of London. The downside is that this is the main route from the A3 over Hammersmith Bridge to the A4, so road noise is an issue. Prices start at £1.75 million through to £3 million +.

The Schools within Barnes itself are St Paul's, Collet Court and the Harrodian, the latter being mixed. Barnes is also home to the Swedish school - a huge influence on the rental market.

Access by road to Kensington and Knightsbridge is surprisingly easy from Barnes, providing Hammersmith Bridge remains open. Mainline stations are at Barnes Common and Barnes Bridge to Waterloo. The nearest Tube is quite a distance away in Hammersmith and aircraft noise is a problem.


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