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Living in Surbiton
Surbiton is an eclectic mix of bistro style cafes, bars and restaurants as well as scenic parks, local shops and diverse architecture. You can experience the hustle and bustle of the local farmers market and the busy High Street, or relax in a trendy bar on the popular Maple Road and take a stroll along the banks of the River Thames. Surbiton is home to a range of age groups and diverse tastes. Located within easy access to central London there are a number of young professionals. Heading towards the outskirts of Surbiton an abundance of families reside to be within catchment areas of the local schools which have been up and coming reassured by the Off Stead reports issued on the Kingston Borough Council?s website. Located moments from Kingston University London, there are a number undergraduate and postgraduate students residing in Surbiton. This adds to the trend and diversity of Surbitons population. With Kingston upon Thames situated only moments away provides a surplus of activities and amenities with the inclusion of its renowned Shopping facilities including a large John Lewis and Bentalls Centre and many more. Other nearby towns are within easy reach of Surbiton which can be accessed via train or bus including Sandown Racecourse moments away in Esher, a brisk walk to Hampton Court located the other side of the River Thames, Richmond Park just North of Kingston town centre as well as the world famous Twickenham Rugby Stadium located on a main bus route.
The Surbiton Racket and Fitness Club is a popular sports and social club in South West London with over 1400 members offering facilities for tennis, squash, running as well as many social functions. There is also the 18 hole Surbiton Golf Club based in Chessington with its function rooms, bar and panoramic views over Surrey. Nuffield Health in Surbiton opposite the River Thames is one of the main gymnasiums in the town offering state of the art equipment as well as the Surbiton Fitness and Wellbeing Centre offering a wide variety of spa treatments and a swimming pool. The YMCA on Surbiton High Street also offers gymnasium facilities as well as a large selection of classes from Yoga to Salsa.
There are a number of highly rated Primary schools in the Surbiton area including the highly popular St Andrews and St Marks CofE Junior School based on the Maple Road as well as the top performing Christ Church CofE Primary School and Our Lady Immaculate Catholic School. There are also several high ranking Secondary schools in the area including The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre and Tolworth Girls School.
Surbiton consists of a number of shops and boutiques offering everything from bespoke tailoring to household goods. The main supermarkets include Waitrose on Claremont Road and Sainsbury?s in Surbiton High Street as well as Iceland and Budgens in Tolworth Broadway. There are several clothes shops including M&Co on the high street offering the latest trends in ladies fashion. There are also a number of coffee shops and cafes in the town centre including Cafe Nero, Starbucks, Costa and Cafe St. James.
The Grade 1 listed Surbiton Clock Tower is an iconic landmark in the Claremont Conservation Area and a notable monument to all visitors of the town. Ravens Ait is an Island in the River Thames made famous for its sailing, boating and canoeing clubs. Close to Surbiton town centre is one of seven faculty buildings belonging to Kingston University. With over 25,000 students, the university is one of the largest educational institutions in the area as well as one of the largest employers.
There are a number of restaurants in the Surbiton area including a brand new Pizza Express near the station and Zizzi for Italian cuisine as well as The Red Rose and award winning Maya Indian restaurants and the Yum Cha Chinese restaurant all on Brighton road in the town centre. Of the many bars in the area there are the popular Gordon Bennett and Grove Tavern on Maple road, The Harts Boatyard on the riverside and the and Bosco Hotel Bar.
Surbiton Train Station is on the mainline rail network to London Waterloo offering up to 12 fast trains an hour during peak times taking you into London within 17 minutes. There is easy access to the A3 providing direct routes to central London and the south coast, as well as a 20 minute drive to the M25. There are several bus routes running through Surbiton and connecting to larger towns such as Kingston, Esher and Hampton Court. The 281 is a 24 hour service running between Hounslow and Tolworth and other major routes include the 465 to Dorking, K1 to New Malden, 406 to Epsom and 71 to Chessington.
Surbiton offers easy access to many of the entertainment and leisure facilities in the area. Nearby, tourist attractions such as Hampton Court Palace and Chessington World of Adventures are within easy reach by car or bus. Neighbouring Kingston has the Rotunda complex with Odeon multiplex cinema and Tenpin bowling centre. The Rose Theatre is just a short walk from Surbiton, has a capacity of over 850 and is host to many stage productions. Naturally, being on the River Thames means that cycling and walking along the river is a pleasant and easily accessible pass time for the more active among us whilst the many bars, pubs and restaurants along the river and the leafy Maple Road ensure that those wanting to relax and unwind are well catered for. Maple Road Farmers Market is held on the 3rd Saturday of every month and is well received by local residents. This successful event is organised by the community and ensures residents can get together and enjoy breakfast or lunch at the cafes and restaurants on Maple Road whilst experiencing the hustle and bustle of the market environment. Market stalls typically sell fresh produce including fruit and vegetables, cheese, and meats at reasonable prices. Surbiton Festival is the largest event to take place in the town. Held annually in September, the festival runs for one week and brings the whole community together. The grand finale of the festival is the grand parade which attracts hundreds of visitors and usually includes The Mayor, a marching band, morris dancers, the guides and scouts and a jazz band. The Saturday street market held during the festival transforms the high street into a large pedestrian only market. Traders, craftspersons, and charities compete to win the prize for the Best Dressed Stall and offer a wide variety of goods, products and services.
Within Surbiton you will find a diverse choice of property styles, including the well sought after Victorian conversions that ooze character with their sash windows, high ceilings and magnificent coving. If you are after something more modern then look no further than the Surbiton Plaza development which offers modern, well planned living and a contemporary design. If you are still undecided then perhaps you could look to semi detached residential neighbourhoods or even secure purpose developments such as the highly talked about St James Park Development or the Clearwater Place Development both offering profound qualities.
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