neighbouring areas
Located in the south-west corner of Hertfordshire, the charming greenbelt town of Rickmansworth lies just off the M25. Rickmansworth is a small town with a population of approximately 15,000. In and around the town there are many noted buildings - old farmhouses and school buildings, as well as Georgian charm. In the surrounding countryside as well as in the town there are noted Period timber-frame properties. Local residents affectionately refer to Rickmansworth as "Ricky", and are proud of the town's caring community feel. With the fast and reliable half-hour commute into London the area is popular with people who work in London. The types of property for sale in Rickmansworth is varied, and includes house boats on the Grand Union Canal, brand new developments of luxury apartments, modern terraced houses and Victorian terraced houses.
Amenities for properties in Rickmansworth
The town's long winding High Street contains a selection of shops, including Marks & Spencer, good restaurants and a choice of cafés. The town has a small theatre, three golf courses and a large public park called the Aquadrome, which has several large lakes, grass and woodland areas and a children's play area. The lakes are suitable for canoeing, sailing and fishing. Families with children who are searching for houses for sale in Rickmansworth will discover there is a small selection of good schools for children of all ages. Rickmansworth is a renowned centre for wildlife: Chenies Manor House has a superb wildlife and nature park, and there is the Chiltern Open Air Museum of wildlife and nature. Batchworth Lock provides a tranquil area for everyone. Here you can find a wide variety of ducks and birds while soaking up the atmosphere, the lock is the setting for Rickmansworth Canal Festival.
Transport for Rickmansworth
Rickmansworth is served by a London Undgerground station and also by National Rail services. On the London Underground, the station is served by trains on the Amersham branch of the Metropolitan Line. There are also occasional services between Rickmansworth and Watford early in the morning. National Rail services operate into Marylebone Station in a journey time of under 30 minutes.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Rickmansworth, you may also like to consider extending your search and looking at property for sale in Watford, Bushey and Radlett.