About Coombe Hill Estate
London is full of hidden gems, one of them is the Coombe Hill estate. Perched on a hill, a mile from Wimbledon and Kingston, it is a secluded, gated estate of large, original, detached houses, surrounded by greenery and golf courses. Situated a few minutes away from Royal Richmond Park with its wild deer.
There are a wide variety of exclusive family homes from £3 to £15 million, with very large gardens, security, peace and quiet. The estate, which is gated, has two golf courses within it – Coombe Hill Golf Club and Coombe Wood Golf Club, with another two within 2 miles, including the exclusive Royal Wimbledon Course. With the A3 motorway just a few minutes away, residents can be in central London or in the countryside in 20 minutes.
Coombe Hill Estate is a peaceful and secluded residential area in Surrey between the historic Kingston-Upon-Thames and the commercial centres of London. The area is surrounded by open space; Richmond Park is just a few minutes’ walk, and Kew Gardens, Bushey Park, and Wimbledon Common are all nearby.
Coombe Hill estate is under 10 miles from central London, offering residents countryside tranquillity alongside easy access to London’s extensive amenities. Coombe residential property is largely unique, and set in extensive grounds. There is a mixture of period family homes and stunning architect-designed properties.
Shops & Amenities
Knightsbridge and Oxford Street shopping districts are under 7 miles from Coombe, with designer fashion and accessories, luxury beauty and fine jewellery. The restaurants, bars and theatres of the West End are easily accessible.
Closer by, the immediate area offers a wide range of shops and amenities. There are two golf courses on the Coombe Hill Estate, tennis and squash clubs, gyms, and spas. Richmond Park is easily accessible, there’s a horse riding stable or you can enjoy a leisurely stroll or bike ride.
Bentalls in Kingston is a premium department store with an extensive fashion, accessories, beauty and homeware range. Kingston also has a historic market open 7 days a week with many artisan food stalls. The theatres of Wimbledon and Kingston are popular alternatives to London’s West End.
Transport
The Coombe Hill Estate is conveniently located under 10 miles from central London. The capital can be easily reached via driving or public transport. The A3 offers fast access to central London and Heathrow and Gatwick airports via the M25. The nearest train station is Norbiton, within walking distance of Coombe, with regular trains into London Waterloo. Local bus routes link Coombe with Kingston Upon Thames and Wimbledon.
- Car & Road: Coombe Hill Estate enjoys private and direct road access, ensuring a serene and secure environment. Wimbledon is just 5 miles away, and can be reached in a 15-minute drive via the A3. Meanwhile, Central London is located 11 miles away, and it takes just 30 minutes to drive to the city centre.
- Bus: Local bus routes link Coombe with Kingston Upon Thames and Wimbledon. The latter has underground links to stations throughout London. Kingston upon Thames is a short 2 miles away, offering accessible public transport connections.
- Train: The nearby Raynes Park train station provides direct services to London Waterloo, while Norbiton station is the closest to Coombe Hill estate. There are direct trains to London Waterloo, with a journey time of approximately 20 minutes.
- Tube: There’s convenient access to the London Underground via South Wimbledon station. A direct tube ride ensures swift access to Central London, with locations like Oxford Circus reachable in only 25 minutes.
Discover more options for transport here.
Parks & Recreation
Beyond the two local golf courses, it is just a couple of miles from the All England Lawn Tennis Club that hosts the Wimbledon championships annually. A ten-minute cab ride will take you to the famous gates of the grounds of the All England Club, where the championships take place at the end of June into July each year.
The other famous sporting occasion starts in Putney; the Oxford and Cambridge boat race. You can stand toe to toe with the rowers as they take their vessels from the boathouse in Putney to the river before they row 4 miles to the west at Mortlake.
Also, only five miles away is the famous Twickenham Stadium, the home of English rugby, where you can watch all the top international sides play against England. If you are a soccer fan, then Fulham and Chelsea football clubs are less than 6 miles away, too – all an easy taxi ride.
Coombe Hill is close to some beautiful towns. It is within driving distance of Barnes village, Kingston, Putney and Richmond, all situated on the River Thames.
Schools
There is a wide variety of independent schools in and around Coombe, offering you and your children English-style world class education. We have listed below a few of the very best schools, and there are many more to choose from locally:
- Rokeby School – Sited on the Coombe Hill estate, this highly successful school has an excellent record, in particular for sporting achievement. For boys aged 4 to 13.
- King’s College School – One of the most historic schools in London, with classically beautiful architecture and beautiful grounds in the heart of Wimbledon village.
- Putney High School – An excellent, independent girls’ school for 3 to 18 year olds.
- Ibstock Place – Overlooks historic Richmond Park, with wild deer and beautiful scenery.
- Marymount International School – Both boarding and day pupils are catered for at this school set in seven acres.
- Hall School Wimbledon – A wonderful school for boys and girls from around the world
- Wimbledon High School for Girls – A high attaining girls’ school in the heart of Wimbledon.
Find out about the full range of local schools here.
