SALES 25 Spencer Court, London

A delightful, ground floor, one double-bedroom apartment situated in a smart, quiet, sought after residential development in West Wimbledon.

The property has a lovely reception room with fireplace, space for dining and doors opening directly onto the well-manicured communal gardens.

There is a spacious fitted kitchen breakfast room, with a side utility area, suitable for additional storage and with door to the rear.

The utility room also houses the recently fitted combi boiler with 10 year warranty.

There is a good-sized double bedroom overlooking the communal gardens and a modern bathroom with bath, wall mounted shower and a storage vanity unit.

The carpets and kitchen flooring are recently fitted. There is ample on-street, residential permit parking.

Spencer Road is located a short stroll from the restaurants and shops including Waitrose and Raynes Park station, with access into central London. There are green spaces and leisure facilities nearby.

Area Guide: Raynes Park has emerged from the shadows of its famous neighbour Wimbledon and is a desirable location in its own right.

Raynes Park has adopted the title West Wimbledon and offers a more relaxed pace of life.

There are Victorian and Edwardian terraced homes, 1930s houses and new build apartments and period buildings split into flats.

The community spirit contributes to the exceptionally low levels of crime, which combined with good schools and attractive properties, appeals to families and young professionals looking for a quieter life but ease of access to central London.

There are a variety of green spaces dotted around and the larger Cannon Hill Common (21 hectares) is a conservation site with a 140-year-old woodland, a variety of wildlife and a fishery.

For sports, head to King George’s Playing Fields and Raynes Park Sports Ground or play tennis or cricket at Cottenham Park.

There are nearby golf, tennis, football and rugby clubs, as well as David Lloyd Leisure Club, recently upgraded with a state-of-the-art gym and world class spa retreat.

Wimbledon Common and Richmond Park are a short distance away. The shopping centres around Coombe Lane, with independent shops as well as selected chain stores including a Waitrose.

Restaurants range in cuisine – Italian, Turkish, Japanese, Korean and British fayre. There are delis and cafes and fresh food markets.

For culture there is a local theatre group that stages its own productions as well as providing children’s theatre groups and workshops.

The annual community arts festival in summer offers a variety of attractions, including food stalls, musical performances and family entertainment.

Rail services from Raynes Park station to Waterloo take 20 minutes, the tube can be reached from Wimbledon. Buses between Clapham Park and Kingston with a 24-hour service and a night bus.

Served by the nearby A3, it is a 20-minute drive to the M25, and Gatwick Airport is less than 40 minutes’ drive.