Curchods, New Malden
New Malden is a highly desirable suburb in the south west of London nestling between the better-known towns of Kingston upon Thames and Wimbledon. Evidence of Roman and early Saxon settlements has been found in the area, indeed the town takes its name from the Saxon word 'Maeldone' meaning 'the cross on the hill'.
Until the late Victorian period, Malden and Coombe as it was then known was largely a farming community with several large country estates owned by many notable people such as Lord Liverpool (whilst Prime Minister), The Duke of Cambridge (one of Queen Victoria's sons) and John Galsworthy, author of the Forsyth Saga.
Since the arrival of the railway in the 19th century and the creation of the London suburbs after the Great War, New Malden became very much what it is today, largely made up of Edwardian and some classic examples of 1930's architecture. There are all types of properties in the area to suit most purchasers, from first time buyers looking for flats and small houses to business executives seeking fabulous residences on one of South-East England's most prestigious addresses at Coombe Hill and Kingston Hill.
Commercially, the High Street still retains it's traditional ethos in serving the local community and is complimented by widely renowned names such as Waitrose, Safeway, Tesco, Woolworth's and Boots, to name but a few. There are also several out of town stores. The bustling town centre of Kingston upon Thames is only 2 miles away where one can also enjoy the riverside setting.
Families are drawn to live in the area as both the state and the private schools in the area have excellent educational facilities and their high academic achievement. Sport is a popular pastime with many opportunities available at local sports clubs, tennis courts and Golf Courses.
With Central London being just over 10 miles distance, the rail service from New Malden's three stations is a real bonus to the commuter and the tourist. For those seeking the open road, the A3 trunk road cuts a swathe through New Malden and therefore also makes the surrey countryside, the M25 and London's airports highly accessible.
Chris Jakob - Manager, New Malden Office