Ealing was once considered a less enticing location than its more glamourous West London neighbours. Today, Ealing is firmly on the map. The once overlooked locality has shrugged off its suburban shawl to reveal an elegant, vibrant and truly exciting place to live. So, let’s find out why… Ealing is currently experiencing a vast amount of regeneration. Filmworks, the Art Deco building that now houses the eight screen picturehouse cinema and cultural quarter has been restored to its former glory. It offers beautifully designed apartments. The best of which are on the upper floors overlooking Pitzhanger Manor and Walpole Park. Ealing’s already excellent transport links are just about to be further enhanced with the arrival of Crossrail. Then the journey time from Ealing Broadway to Canary Wharf will be reduced to just 26 minutes. In fact, Ealing Broadway to Bond Street will be just 12 minutes. Again, with soon-to-be unparalled transport links, a suburb choice of period properties and highly regarded schools, it’s easy to understand why Ealing is attracting families from far and wide. Uniquely, Ealing has a range of excellent state and independent schools, all of which are highly sought after and many of which are over subscribed. Here are a few of the best: Montpelier Primary School is a well established and highly successful primary school located in central Ealing. It has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Christ the Saviour C of E Primary School is London’s largest Church of England Primary School, located close to Ealing Broadway station. It ensures the very highest levels of academic achievement and has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Clifton Lodge School is a friendly, nurturing and academic co-educational prep school situated in the heart of Ealing opposite Walpole Park. It offers a truly inspiring learning environment, ensuring all pupils are happy, respectful and become well rounded individuals. Durston House School is an independent preparatory school for boys aged 4-13. It boasts academic excellence and enviable sports facilities. It is located on Castlebar Road, a short walk from Ealing Broadway station. L’école Andre Malraux is part of the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle de Londres. And offers an ambitious yet caring international educational environment. From Nursery (PS) to Year 6 (CM2), the school follows the French curriculum in an ideal setting. Harvington Prep School is an academic school that is proud of its moral and ethical values. It takes boys and girls in the Nursery and girls from the age of 4-11. It is located close to Durston House School on Castlebar Road. Notting Hill & Ealing High School is an independent day school for girls in Ealing and has a long tradition of academic excellence. The senior school is located close to Castlebar Hill, whilst the Junior school, which takes girls from the age of 4-11, is located near to St. Stephen’s Church. St Benedict’s School is a leading independent Catholic co-educational school. It takes boys and girls from the age of 3-18 and has a proud academic record. The school is becoming more and more sought after so competition, particularly into the secondary school, is tough. St Benedict’s School is located on Eaton Rise, close to Ealing Abbey. Ealing is in the London Borough of Ealing. And the annual council tax charges generally start at around £1100 for Band A and goes up to just above £3320 for Band H. In a word, it is one of the greenest boroughs in London. Ealing is a huge draw to buyers relocating from more urban parts of the capital. Particularly so when open spaces are even more important than ever before. Walpole Park is located in the heart of Ealing’s Heritage Quarter, behind Pitzhanger Manor House. It has been restored to its former Regency glory of its creator, Sir John Soane, through a Heritage Lottery Funded Project. And it boasts a children’s playground and a newly restored fountain and Rustic Bridge on the Serpentine Lake. Additionally, Soane’s Kitchen is one of Ealing’s culinary delights, lying within Pitzganger Manor’s original walled garden. This summer, Walpole Park will, once again, host the hugely popular Ealing Jazz, Blues, Comedy and Beer Festivals. To the east of Ealing Broadway lies Ealing Common, a leafy green expanse. Which provides a popular and peaceful spot for picnics and walks. Surrounded by some of Ealing’s most impressive properties, it is particularly beautiful in the spring when the many horse chestnut trees are in bloom. And to the north, Pitshanger Park is hugely impressive and is popular with families, dog walkers and tennis players. As well as many well known, high street stores, Ealing Broadway is home to several independent shops, new restaurants and cafés. Dive into Electric Coffee Company on Haven Green for some of the best coffee in town. On top, head to The Ealing Grocer on St Mary’s Road for the freshest produce and charcuterie to die for. To the North is Pitshanger Village, a hidden gem and deserved winner of The Best High Street in London. With ‘the Lane’ offering an array of independent shops such as Oscars and Cinnamon coffee shops. Further, Hook & Cleaver free-range and organic butchers, Pitshanger Village Bakery, Harrison’s Wine & Food and the hugely inviting Village Inn. In a word, it is easy to understand why Pitshanger is so popular with its Ealing residents.Finding Property in Ealing
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Read our No Place Like Home Property Guides to find out which London location would most suit your needs. Or call Harriet Rowlands on +44 (0)782 532 1564 to discuss your property search requirements. Average house price: £1.6m Pitshanger, Northfields, South Ealing, Ealing Common “Ealing is full of gems – beautiful Walpole Park, Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery, St Barnabas Church, Questors Theatre.”@MumsnetEaling “Not only Pitshanger Lane’s famous bookshop. But also the greengrocer, fishmonger, butcher, cafes and charity shops.” @annielistening “In brief, for eating go to Santa Maria and Paperback Coffee!” Hannah W13 “In short: Great primary schools, top quality local food shops, lots of great playgrounds.” Emma W13 “On the whole: We love Pitshanger Park and its café, blackberry picking around the allotments and for a longer walk and a spectacular view of London, Horsenden Hill.” James W5 “There is a wonderful cheese and wine shop on Pitshanger Lane and Yvon’s Artisan Patisserie for the best French patisserie this side of Kensington.” Alison, Northfields “Head to the Fox pub for Sunday family afternoons. Clocktower and W7 Emporium for fab food, the Bunny Park for the zoo, over the other side of the canal for generally feeling like you’re not in London. And, of course, the community as a whole makes Ealing such a friendly and welcoming area.” Rachel, Northfields “For the arts, we have Open Ealing, Questors, Pitzhanger Manor art exhibitions and great summer festivals (comedy, blues, jazz, beer and carnivals).” Katharine, W13 “In essence: Go to Harrison’s deli on Pitshanger Lane for the most amazing Scotch eggs! And awesome service…” Kirsten W5 “Blackberry picking in Fox Wood; a small wood just a stone’s throw from A406 and A40 intersection, but it feels like it’s miles for anywhere.” Martin W5 “Altogether, Pitshanger for the park which has plenty to do or a nice stroll, it also has interesting little shops and plenty of coffee shops.” Sharon W5 “For good coffee: Paperback, The Fields, Electric and Artisan. Coupled with good food shops: Hook and Cleaver Butchers, Poisson Fishmongers, Cheddar Deli and The Lord Nelson for great food, drinks and events.” Richie W13 “We are so blessed to be at one end of Pitshanger Lane – a friendly and supportive village. We love The Village Inn, a great local pub, The lovely Duke of Kent provides mulled wine at xmas fairs, Innovation Dance will dance at our next fair. Our harvest displays were donated by Harrison’s Deli and the bakery and our Xmas tree from the greengrocer!” @Barnabites Crossrail will, for the first time, deliver a direct connection between all of London’s main employment centres; linking Heathrow with Paddington, the West End, the City and Canary Wharf. The western section of the Crossrail route is bringing new stations at West Ealing. And then the major renovation of Ealing Broadway station. Similarly, the journey time from Ealing Broadway to Liverpool Street is just eighteen minutes. As a result, Ealing is, without a doubt, a property hotspot. Given these points, No Place Like Home Property Finders can assist with your Ealing property search. Please visit www.nplhome.co.uk or call +44 (0) 782 532 1564 to discuss your property search requirements.Our Property Guides
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