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Coombe is one of several names for an idyllic corner of south west London.
Living in Coombe
Coombe is a leafy, charming suburb in the boroughs of Merton and Kingston-upon-Thames. To the east of the A3 Kingston by-pass, Coombe SW20 is both attractive and affordable, with many local amenities including excellent road and rail links.
Most of the houses in Coombe are detached and were built in the 20th century, although in the roads approaching Raynes Park the houses are more traditional and include substantial Victorian villas and artisan Edwardian terraces.
West of the A3 is Coombe Hill and here most of the houses are post WWII, with many developments constructed within the last 20 years.
Coombe Hill Estate is private and impressive. The houses are of film star proportions and, although there may not be as many private swimming pools and tennis courts as in Hollywood, there are two wonderful 18-hole golf courses.
Not to be out done, Coombe is close to the vast expanse of Wimbledon Common, which also offers two 18-hole golf courses.
Raynes Park station is the closest rail transport to Coombe and is elevated above local shops, a supermarket, pubs and restaurants.
Wimbledon with its Centre Court shopping mall is on Coombe's door step and to the west are the shops and amenities of New Malden and Kingston-upon-Thames.
Coombe is often referred to as West Wimbledon, Copse Hill or Cottenham Park but despite being within the bounds of Raynes Park, that name is usually avoided - although Raynes Park is clearly coming up.
Transport
Raynes Park railway station is served by South West Trains and there is a frequent service to Wimbledon, Clapham Junction and London Waterloo. In the opposite direction, there are trains to New Malden, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surbiton, Woking, Guildford and the south west.
Several bus routes serve Coombe, including night buses. Neighbouring Wimbledon railway station is the terminus for both the District line underground and the tram link to New Addington via Croydon.
For full details of local bus, tube, train and tram services, including maps and timetables, please visit www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/gettingaround/maps/buses/
History and culture
The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club was founded in 1868 just off Worple Road between Raynes Park and Wimbledon town centre.
In 1922 the club moved to its present site in Church Road, close to Southfields, and its museum is well worth a visit. For information about the museum please visit http://www.wimbledon.org/en_GB/about/museum/index.html
Wimbledon Village offers smart shopping and smart eating and down Wimbledon Hill on Wimbledon Broadway there are more restaurants, a multi-screen Odeon Cinema and a beautifully refurbished Victorian Theatre.
For tickets and information regarding shows at Wimbledon Theatre please visit http://www.theambassadors.com/newwimbledon/
Further information about Coombe can be found at http://www.merton.gov.uk/ and Coombe Hill at http://www.kingston.gov.uk/
view the 10 most recently added properties for sale in Coombe
1 bedroom flat in Derwent Road, Raynes Park, Raynes Park, London SW20 - Asking price of £209,950
A rarely available, well presented, ground floor flat with a private garden. The property offers spacious accommodation including a 17ft reception room with French doors to the decked garden,...... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Sydney Road, Raynes Park, London, SW20 - Asking price of £359,950
Renovated, modernised and tastefully presented throughout this Edwardian home has great ground floor living accommodation together with a lovely landscaped garden & is in the ever popular 'Apostles'... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Coombe Lane, Raynes Park, SW20 - Asking price of £295,000
A well presented two bedroomed third floor flat, set within a modern development in the heart of Raynes Park with en suite shower room.... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Kingston Road, Raynes Park, SW20 - Asking price of £285,000
A bright and airy two bedroomed first floor maisonette on Kingston Road, offering neutral décor throughout, breakfast room and a private garden.... view full details
1 bedroom flat in Carlton Park Avenue, Raynes Park, London SW20 - Asking price of £245,000
Superbly presented one double bedroom ground floor character garden flat offering light and spacious accommodation including a lovely open plan reception room/modern fitted kitchen with double...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Cottenham Park Road, London, SW20 - Asking price of £625,000
A bright townhouse offering contemporary family accommodation in a small development set back from Cottenham Park Road. The property is in excellent condition throughout and benefits from a...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Linkway, Raynes Park, London, SW20 - Asking price of £560,000
This tastefully presented & carefully refurbished family home with a secluded south facing is quietly, yet ideally positioned for excellent commuter links & schools in a lovely tree lined road off...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Dupont Road,Raynes Park,SW20 - Asking price of £575,000
End terrace three bedroom house with upstairs bathroom, self-contained office in the rear garden, off-street parking, large rear garden with potential, subject to planning permission etc., to...... view full details
4 bedrooms house in Cannon Hill Lane,Raynes Park,SW20 - Asking price of £499,950
An extremely spacious four bedroom halls adjoining semi-detached family home offering substantially extended accommodation, a south facing garden and superb frontal views across Cannon Hill Common...... view full details
