Wallington - History

Prior to the mid-nineteenth century Wallington was basically a couple of manor houses, a small collection of cottages, and an inn, grouped around a village green. The arrival of the train in 1847 changed all that and thereafter residential developments sprang up around the new station. The town became a separate parish in 1867 and the main partner in the Urban District of Beddington and Wallington in 1915. These days it's a well-established commuter town popular with middle class buyers who are particularly keen on the excellent schools.

Property in Wallington is mostly Victorian, Edwardian, 1930s built and more recent developments of flats and houses. The market ranges from studio flats to detached double fronted Edwardian homes and includes two bed terraces and cottages, three bed semi's, and larger semi-detached and detached properties. The most sought-after are in South Wallington, especially in the private roads such as Woodcote Avenue, Dower Avenue, and Onslow Gardens.

Wallington has a Sainsbury's on the junction of Stafford Road and Woodcote Road and a good selection of smaller more local shops. Restaurants include Italian, Indian and American; sports facilities can be found at Westcroft Sports Centre (swimming and indoor leisure facilities). The Oaks Golf range and course will keep your swing in practice and the surrounding Green Belt countryside is good for horse riding and walking.

Transport facilities include a train service to London from Wallington and Carshalton Stations. This also goes south to Gatwick and the coast.

Beddington Park is a large park in Wallington which is great for runners, cricket and kids.

Wallington is extremely close to open country; just a 20 minute walk will see you through into the North Downs.

...Wallington, the perfect compromise between the city and country

Ouvry Goodman Estate Agents
151 Stafford Road
Wallington
Surrey
SM6 9BN

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