You couldn't wish for a better location here at Sandringham Grange. Not only are you close to a wealth of stylish bars, restaurants and high street shops, the picturesque Ruislip Common and Lido are a mere stone's throw away, with glorious woodland and a sandy beach. You'll also be pleased to know that the adjacent tube station connects to Harrow, Uxbridge and Central London easily.
There's a pleasant 'local neighbourhood' feel about Eastcote, which is home to several pubs and bars, a variety of shops and a supermarket. In nearby Ruislip there are plenty more shops to choose from, as well as cafes, restaurants and pubs to suit all tastes. Sports and entertainment facilities from golf courses and health clubs to Ruislip's fabulous Lido will be found in abundance in the area and local schools for all ages are well regarded.
SHOPSFor your everyday needs Eastcote has a large variety of shops, including a supermarket. A little further afield in Ruislip High Street there are familiar names such as Boots, WH Smith, Marks & Spencer Simply Food and Waitrose, plus the essential amenities such as banks, hairdressers and newsagents that are so important when moving to a new area. In South Ruislip there is a large Sainsbury's supermarket too. When it's time to 'shop till you drop' head for The Chimes in Uxbridge or Harlequinn in Watford for shopping centres containing major retail stores such as Debenhams, Marks & Spencer, BHS, River Island, Next and many more. Excellent travel links into central London mean shopping sprees in the nation's retail capital are approximately 30 minutes from your doorstep.Shops Distance (in miles)
Tesco Stores Ltd 2.37
Tesco Stores Ltd
SCHOOLS
There's a good range of highly rated local schools for children of all ages, including BWI Primary School, Whiteheath Junior and Infants School, Coteford Junior School and the Bishop Ramsey Church of England Comprehensive School. Several schools are within a mile of the development.
For those interested in further education, the area also boasts a number of colleges offering higher education courses. These include St Dominic's Sixth Form College and Northwood College, which are both within 3 miles of the development. Brunel University is approximately 5 miles away at Uxbridge, and offers numerous degree-level courses.Schools Distance (in miles)
Newnham Infant and Nursery School 0.78
TRANSPORT
A major attraction of living at Sandringham Grange rests in the excellent local transport connections. Eastcote and Ruislip Manor tube stations are less than a mile from the development and are both on the Piccadilly/Metropolitan line, with regular services into central London taking just 30 minutes. What's more, Eastcote tube station will be directly accessed from a newly created cycle path that runs through the development. A fast overland train service operating from West and South Ruislip just over 2 miles away will get you into the heart of London in half an hour, making Sandringham Grange a dream location for busy city commuters.
Road travel is facilitated by the M40/A40 just 4 miles away. The M25, M1 and M4 are also within easy reach for travelling further afield, and Heathrow is only 12 miles away.Transport Distance (in miles)
Eastcote Tube Station() 0.45
HEALTHThe development has a number of GP and Dental surgeries within easy reach, including Devonshire Lodge Practice, and Field End Dental Practice. Watford General Hospital near Pinner is just over 4 miles away.
LEISURE
Making good use of your leisure time will come naturally at Sandringham Grange. There's good shopping locally, a wide variety of pubs, cafes and restaurants to choose from, and some top class leisure facilities. The Lido in Ruislip is one of West London's top beauty spots and has 40 acres of water plus its own sandy beach. There are a variety of gyms and health clubs in the area, including Optimum Health and Fitness, which is located just 0.5 miles from the development. Golf enthusiasts will delight at the number of top quality golf courses nearby, and family days out are a breeze with multi-screen cinemas located at Harrow and Uxbridge.
For those who love the great outdoors, Ruislip Woods National Nature Reserve offers 726 acres of ancient woodland to explore. Since 2004, three walks have been created through the trees for visitors to enjoy parts of the woods which were previously impassable. Pinner Park and Bayhurst Wood Country Park also provide wonderful open spaces for a pleasant day out - Manor Farm is particularly popular, and holds a Duck Pond Farmers' Market the first Sunday of each month. Thespians will delight as the nearby Compass Theatre in Ickenham puts on regular performances throughout the year. Of course, being so close to central London puts every conceivable kind of leisure experience and tourist attraction within easy reach, either by road or rail.