While Twickenham is a relatively quiet suburb of South West London in the 21st century, things have not always been that way. This area gained a mention in the Domesday book, lived through several unhealthy doses of the bubonic plague and seen a thriving gunpowder industry develop (and occasionally blow up) before becoming the fashionable suburb it is today. Not to mention, that it became the home of England Ruby in 1907 when ground was broken on The Cabbage Patch or Twickenham Stadium as it is more usually know.
So what does this area that admittedly has a wealth of history have to offer the potential purchaser or renter? Well, location for one. Twickenham is right on the Thames and close to Richmond (and its associated delights) so offers much in the way of bars, pubs, parks and restaurants. Indeed, the location of the stadium has provided a steady stream of revenue for many of these businesses so residents’ benefits from a wide choice of places to eat and drink. Some of the publican gems in this area include The Eel Pie (on Church Street), The Old Anchor (on Richmond Street) or The Fox (also on Church Street). There are also numerous restaurants offering everything from French to Italian to Traditional British cuisine.
Transport links are also generally superb with Twickenham Station offering trains to Waterloo, Richmond, Clapham Junction, Windsor and Reading. Unfortunately, the area does not benefit from a tube station but you can join the District line at Richmond Station without too much hassle.
The general feel of Twickenham is relaxed and somewhat family orientated with the majority of residents either those seeking solace from the hustle and bustle of the city or long-time residents. Unfortunately, all this does come at a price and most agents agree that the price of one-bed room flats start at £220,000 with four bedroom houses costing from £800,000. Admittedly, you may be able to find a property over a commercial premises for about £200,000 but the attraction of living over a fish and chip shop is somewhat limited. Rents in this area reflect the relatively high cost of property with one-bedroom apartments costing in the region of £800 per calendar month.
Twickenham is a well-established, well-appointed suburb that offers
residents a slice of the ‘good life’ for a price. Why don’t you wander down and spend the day exploring? You never know, you might find that the ‘price is just right’!
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