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Gorgeous, sleepy and semi-rural, Hampton hugs the Thames, and is divided into three main areas - Hampton Hill, Hampton Wick and of course, Hampton Court.
Facilities here are those of a small town or large village. There's a very nice open air pool - and there aren't many of these left in London - a good football team, and good local schools including Hampton School, generally considered to be one of the top schools in the country. There are excellent walks to be had in nearby Bushy Park (and of course, it's very close to Richmond Park as well. Hampton is fantastic for water lovers and bird lovers, with plenty of riverside walks and great wetlands in Grand Junction Reservoir.
Transport into town is good, but the village centre is best enjoyed as just that - a very typical English village. It has a lovely village green, a couple of cafes and a few shops and local businesses; this is a place where you tend to meet your neighbours and chat in passing whilst pottering about in the centre. Overall, the ambience is wonderful - this is a village that offers a great deal of relaxation and a slower pace of life to anyone.
What's amazing about Hampton is the reasonable house prices for somewhere just a little way away from Richmond. There are new estates - though development is something that the residents are understandably concerned about - which offer very reasonable, but attractive houses. The best properties tend to centre around the church and the station. Roads like Ormond Avenue and those around it contain gorgeous family homes, often detached and with generous gardens (most gardens around here, even those in the more affordable range, tend to be good). In the western areas the property tends to be mid-war. There are also flats and conversions to be had, although these are found in greater number in Teddington.
Hampton is sometimes described as a "forgotten gem". Whilst it isn't forgotten, it's got a decent claim to being a gem: wonderful countryside, the river, a gentle pace of life and good prices, and an easy journey into town.
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Area News for Hampton
Twickenham: A well-connected and beautiful suburb
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Read Article ... Published on 17th April, 2015
Silent auction raises money for Orleans House restoration
A silent auction was successfully held in the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames at the end of November. The funds from the event will be used for the transformation of Orleans House Gallery.
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Wandsworth Council revamps properties across the borough
Millions have been invested in improving properties across Wandsworth, it has been revealed.
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Roehampton: A lively and vibrant student town under regeneration
Roehampton is a lively student town located in the suburban district of south-west London.
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Hillingdon: 123 new homes expected in the borough
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It is becoming increasingly expensive to buy a property in London, according to research published recently.
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Richmond Riverside improvements get public consultation
Richmond Council are giving residents the opportunity to give feedback on a number of proposed plans for the improvement of Richmond Riverside. The public consultation will let people in on the possible work that will be done, as well as allow them to share their feelings on the projects.
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Free gym memberships for Roehampton residents
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When it comes to prestigious living in the centre of London, it doesn't get much better than Chelsea. The area has a reputation for attracting the likes of Patsy and Eddie of Absolutely Fabulous, and while it's not the most expensive area in London - that's a title reserved for Mayfair - the majority of properties still have a very hefty price tag.
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Camberwell residents consulted over local improvements
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Wandsworth Arts Festival line-up unveiled
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Hampton to gain family centre
Those living in property to rent in the London borough of Richmond Upon Thames will be able to visit a new family centre in Hampton next year.
Read Article ... Published on 29th June, 2011
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Read Article ... Published on 3rd February, 2011
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Read Article ... Published on 20th January, 2011
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Eco-grants to provide funding to Wandsworth residents
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Bloomsbury to be made friendlier
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Government confusion over stamp duty is putting buyers off purchasing property and encouraging more to stick to renting.
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Read Article ... Published on 18th August, 2008
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London property sales slide 35%
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Chiswick property 'ideal for families'
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Hampton Wick development plans are 'divisive'
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Read Article ... Published on 6th February, 2008
Teddington station readies for CPZ
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Read Article ... Published on 28th January, 2008
Regenerated station areas 'lead property push'
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