Best of town and country: Wimbledon homes in 25-acre walled estate near fast links to London Waterloo

In the grounds of a former hospital, this new development near Wimbledon common is a mix of old and new architectural styles.

David Spittles3 April 2018

Spring is a lovely time to visit Wimbledon, with its town and country atmosphere — leafy, smart and prosperous, with private schools and golf courses, a charming village centre and a vast common that stretches to Putney Vale. Less than 20-minute train commutes to Waterloo too.

Houses and luxury apartments bordering this semi-wooded expanse command the highest prices.

New developments are quite rare and tend to be small infill schemes or one-off houses, making Wimbledon Hill Park, a scheme of 94 homes in 25 acres of grounds, somewhat special.

The walled estate, formerly a hospital, has a mix of traditional and contemporary architectural styles — new-build homes as well as apartments in the old hospital wards.

The luxury interiors would not be out of place in Chelsea or Kensington, and residents can make use of concierge services, gym and residents' club.

Prices from £1,050,000. Call Berkeley Homes on 020 8003 6139.