Rickmansworth Area Guide Discover the Regional Highlights, Chosen by Your Local Savills Team
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Rickmansworth Area Guide Discover the regional highlights, chosen by your local Savills team savills.co.uk Welcome to Rickmansworth Situated in Hertfordshire on the cusp of Greater London, this area is renowned for great transport links for in and around London yet having the benefit of some beautiful countryside to enjoy, perfect for the commuter looking for a ‘quality’ lifestyle. Rickmansworth has a bustling high street with many cafés, restaurants, public houses and shops. With a local library and theatre, it offers a perfect blend of modern amenities whilst retaining a village feel. The area has excellent schools, both private and state and is surrounded by the smaller rural villages of Chorleywood, Sarratt, Chipperfield, Chenies and Croxley Green. The Cricketers Period cottages from the SARRATT Victorian and Edwardian era can Traditional pub restaurant in historic surroundings, serving fresh be found in the town centre and food, cask ales and wine. a large stock of Metroland houses dating from the 1930s are situated nearby, many within easy walking distance of the railway station. Local restaurants Sue Trybus’ favourite local restaurant is Maurizzio’s, situated in heart of the town centre. “Maurizzio’s prepare one of the best sirloin steaks delivered with a fun and first class service!”. Meanwhile, Julian Clark says the ever popular gastro pub at Scotsbridge Mill , towards Croxley Green offers a beautiful setting and superb family atmosphere. Maurizzio’s Scotsbridge The Feathers The Coach “Rickmansworth This easy going Italian Mill A traditional pub with & Horses offers a perfect blend eatery in central Traditional public house warm wooded interiors, A lively public house in the Rickmansworth offers and fine dining restaurant leather sofas and an heart of Rickmansworth of modern amenities Sicilian specialities as well with the added charm of its open fire. The inviting offering a varied menu with whilst retaining a as traditional Italian food. own working mill. garden offers table service locally sourced products and outside heating with and a great atmosphere! village feel.” blankets! Shopping As well as the smaller shops offered in Rickmansworth town centre, Watford’s intu shopping complex is a short drive away, with a multitude of shops for any occasion. Surrounding the intu centre are several retail parks which are home to competitive furniture and lifestyle outlets. Cinnamon Square An award winning master baker famous for their cinnamon square and ‘Ricky sticky buns’. F.L. Dickens Wholesale and retail wine merchants since 1949 – offering a wide range of wines, beers Places to visit and spirits with a unique style and charm. The well known Aquadrome offers a great children’s play area, beautiful lake and Love Flowers woodland for outdoors walking and relaxing. Windsurfing, sailing and canoeing lessons Nestled in Rickmansworth centre is the are often available. Moor Park and Chorleywood Golf Clubs are situated close by to hidden gem, which strives to design the most Rickmansworth for Golf enthusiasts as well as a riding school in Sarratt. imaginative, creative and inspirational bouquets and arrangements. The Chorleywood The Chess Chenies Tips and Toes Aquadrome Common Valley walk Manor A vintage french boutique styled beauty salon A stunning nature reserve A Country Heritage Site of A 10 mile linear walk With its award winning located close to Rickmansworth station. with two lakes used for 200 acres of grassland and through the Chilterns gardens this historic Tudor watersports, plus play woodland, this beautiful following the sparkling Manor House is set in the areas, wooded walks, a cafe common is treasured by waters of the River Chess charming village of Chenies and free parking. locals and visitors. from Rickmansworth to in Buckinghamshire. Chesham. Savills Rickmansworth notebook 71% A quarter “Our decision to move of our buyers come of our tenants are corporately from London. funded. to Rickmansworth 1 in 3 Over 50% was largely due to of our buyers are cash buyers. of our tenants come from London. three main factors, the proximity to our daughters’ schooling, the ease of access / commute to central London and its wonderful semi rural setting and open countryside.” Source: Savills Research Mr & Mrs C We hope you have enjoyed reading about our local area. If you would like to find out any more information please contact a member of our team. Graeme Warren Ryan Toms Sue Trybus Julian Clark Hugh Maconochie Director Lettings Residential Sales Residential Sales Country House Department 01923 725504 01923 725550 01923 725501 01923 725502 0207 016 3713 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Savills Rickmansworth 11 Church Street Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1BX savills.co.uk.