London villages are the new property craze
The suburbs of London offer the perfect solution for people working in the city. Away from the pollution and congestion, London villages provide the perfect balance, with elements of country living wrapped up with an Urban bow, resulting in a highly-desirable blend of convenience and ambience.
Far enough away from the City, you can enjoy a more rural and relaxed way of life, full of greenery and plenty of open spaces, with the safety and community that only a village can provide. Not too far away though. With many London villages you can be in the city centre in under half an hour – a quick and easy commute for most people. London villages offer an antidote to the stress but without any compromise, giving you the best of both worlds.
So what’s hot in London villages at the moment? One recently launched new property is Braddick House by award-winning housebuilder Millwood Designer Homes. Situated in the prestigious Surrey village of Claygate, its wonderful location is perfect for families, with large areas of woodland and picturesque scenery, yet it is just 16 miles from central London and only a half-hour train ride away – ideal for those commuting daily to the capital.
Set within the much sought-after Ruxley Heights Private Estate, Braddick House is a substantial five-bedroom detached property with triple garage and landscaped front and rear gardens.
Despite its more traditional and authentic exterior façade, city professionals and modern families will be pleased to find that inside it has been finished to the highest specification with a modern design and contemporary style.
It has luxury Villeroy & Boch bathrooms and en suites, a fully-integrated Ashley Jay kitchen with cream and walnut cabinets, granite worktops and Miele appliances, a grand oak staircase in the entrance hall as well as underfloor heating throughout.
The stunning open-plan kitchen/breakfast room features bi-fold doors to the garden, providing an adaptable living space and easy al fresco dining. The magnificent garden/family room is a truly impressive feature of the home, offering the best view of the beautiful landscaped rear garden, with French doors onto the extensive Indian sandstone patio. There is also a large skylight window over the garden room to make the most of the sun.
In addition, you will find a study, spacious dining room and a beautiful drawing room with French doors and feature fireplace on the ground floor. There is also a media room complete with 50” plasma screen and 5.1 surround sound.
On the first floor there’s a family bathroom and five spacious bedrooms – four en suite – including the grand master bedroom with a separate dressing room and French doors leading on to a private balcony above the garden/family room overlooking the rear garden.
Richard Elliott, Sales Manager of family-run Millwood Designer Homes, says, “London villages are the way forward for people working in the city. You don’t have to compromise on your location to maintain a short commute and convenient lifestyle. Claygate is a beautiful village with a strong community and so it is ideal for families. Imagine spending all day in the city and returning to your own private haven where London will feel a million miles away, even though it is literally just down the road!”
Price: £2.1 million. For more information, millwooddesignerhomes.co.uk.
