Welcome to Barnes
Situated between Richmond and Putney, Barnes offers picturesque views, beautiful green spaces and a community feel less than 25 minutes from London Waterloo.
Once a peaceful village, Barnes grew rapidly when the original Hammersmith Bridge opened in 1827, with further development upon the arrival of the railway in 1846. Since then, it has become a cosmopolitan neighbourhood, popular with young families interested in the area’s outstanding schools and professionals drawn in by its relaxed atmosphere away from the busy city centre.
Property in Barnes
Properties here are primarily period style, with grand Victorian villas sitting alongside Edwardian family homes. These generally have large gardens and maintain many of their original features. More modern developments are also gaining popularity, in particular the exclusive Barnes Waterside development, which features landscaped gardens and wildlife ponds.
Castelnau, the main road in Barnes, is highly sought after by buyers and tenants for its Regency-style residences, many of which have coach houses. The Grade II Listed Georgian villas of The Terrace offer sweeping views of the Thames, while Hillersdon Avenue and The Crescent offer iconic “Lion Houses”, named for the miniature statues that sit on their gate posts.
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The independent boutiques and eateries of Barnes Village are perfect for a weekend outing. Rick Stein’s riverside restaurant is renowned for its delectable seafood, while European brasserie Home SW13 serves up delicious dishes with a modern twist. Popular local pubs include The Sun Inn, which has an on-site bowling green and flower stall, and The Bull’s Head, one of the first jazz venues in Britain.
For fresh produce, pay a visit to Barnes Farmers Market, one of the oldest of its kind in London, which sells a range of artisan goods and homemade drinks. If you’re partial to thrifting, Barnes Collectors Market, open every first Saturday of the month offers antiques, furniture and more. The village is also perfectly located to watch the annual Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race from the banks of the river.
Green Spaces in Barnes
The expansive green spaces surrounding Barnes are one of its most appealing features. Running directly alongside Castelnau, the London Wetland Centre is a 105 acre reserve with scenic walkways across the water, home to 2,400 different species of birds, bats, reptiles and other animals. Barnes Common is also nearby, with a number of sports fields, children’s playgrounds and woodland areas.
Barnes Transport Links
Despite feeling worlds away from the hustle and bustle of the capital, Barnes offers a number of convenient connections to central London. Services from the mainline rail station reach Clapham Junction in just nine minutes and London Waterloo in 23 minutes. The area is also covered by a number of bus routes, allowing for easy access to Hammersmith, Putney and Richmond.
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