AREA GUIDE
Barnes
With the great River Thames on three sides, leafy Barnes has a quintessential English village feel with its own duck pond, farmers market, cricket green and 120 acres of open space. Home to many media celebrities, there’s an authentic community spirit here with a thriving arts scene, a High Street that favours independent boutiques and a new cinema, created from the former Olympic Studios.
Idyllic Leafy London
Young professionals and families enjoy the proximity to the
Common, the Green, and the London Wetland Centre, as well as nearby
Richmond Park and Wimbledon Common. Top schools in Barnes
include St Pauls’ and the Harrodian, while the independent Swedish School Barnes
caters for the area’s Scandinavian residents. Barnes property for sale
ranges from the iconic Lion houses, prime riverside stock on The Terrace
and cosy Victorian cottages to smart 2-bed garden apartments.
Boutiques and Gastropubs
There’s a wealth of delis, boutiques and restaurants – Rick
Stein Barnes is here – and there’s a weekly farmers market. Michelin-starred
chef Phil Howard helms Sonny’s Kitchen, and the Boathouse
Café and Riva are top Barnes restaurants. Locals love Sunday lunch at the
riverside Red Lion, while the Bull’s Head is a popular live venue.
Easy Commute
Transport links to Waterloo and the City are at Barnes and Barnes
Bridge, with the District and Piccadilly tube lines at Hammersmith.
The M4 is a 15-minute drive. With its community vibe, attractive
real estate, green spaces, café culture and proximity to
Ofsted-approved schools, Barnes is an ideal location for families, young
professionals and couples.