Living In Kew, London
What Makes it Unique?
Kew is a lovely residential area, located close to Richmond…
In terms of neighbouring areas, Ealing is to the north, Chiswick is to the east, Brentford is to the west and Richmond is to the south, so it is surrounded by brilliant residential areas!
Interestingly, people often visit Richmond but often overlook Kew!
The same can be said for potential home buyers - Richmond is often thought of before Kew - but Kew is a great place in and of itself…
Kew is of course famous for its botanical gardens, which locals and those further afield regular visit!
In fact, local families can get unlimited access to Kew Gardens for circa £2 a week.
So what does Kew actually offer potential home buyers?
It offers riverside living and a great village and community atmosphere and place in which to live.
It also offers really good schooling, which is often a draw to the area.
Broomfield House School, Kew College and Unicorn School are three of the most popular schools in Kew!
Kew Village, which is essentially located around and close to Kew Green, is home to some superb independent shops, such as a bookshop, a cafe and a butchers.
Of course, there are brands too, such as Pizza Express and Tesco Express!
Some stunning properties are located in Kew and the ones situated near the riverside are very sought-after…
Kew is often underrated compared to nearby Richmond, but it really should be high up on your list on potential locations if living in a village type atmosphere is important to you!