Welcome to Orchard Grove... at the heart of London’s village lifestyle. Set in the heart of the charming and picturesque village of Ruislip, Orchard Grove offer s the best of village living within easy reach of the style and sophistication of central London.

Village life with stylish sophistication

Adding to the sense of old fashioned charm is a quaint historic High Street housing a florist, delicatessen and a monthly farmers market which brings the tantalizing aromas of local food, handmade crafts and live local musicians to a bustling hubbub of thriving activity in a beautiful barn setting right on your doorstep. Surrounded by beautiful woodland, open countryside and picturesque villages, Ruislip offers the perfect combination of rich village life on the fringes of one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities.

A little further down, the main High Street is well adorned with everything you can expect from a modern urban lifestyle. Banks, post offices, supermarkets, shops and doctor’s surgeries are all within a short walk or bike ride. The choice is plentiful, with Waitrose, M&S Simply Food and Tesco all nearby for regular grocery shopping whilst well-known High Street brands such as Boots, WH Smiths, Baskin Robbins and Bang & Olufsen sit neatly alongside unique boutiques and local independent stores.

And if that’s not enough, both Harrow and Watford are a short drive away offering a wealth of High Street shops to suit every whim including large shopping centres and a multi-screen cinema. What’s more, with five London Underground stations to choose from close by, you’re only ever half an hour away from the bright city lights of the Capital for some serious retail therapy or an evening out in London’s West End.

As day turns to dusk, a delicious meal in one of Ruislip’s many restaurants will make all your cares melt away. With an excellent array of temptations from every corner of the globe, you’re well placed to choose from the plethora of eateries in the area. For something a little more casual, Pizza Express, Café Rouge and Zara Pizzeria are all close by to tantalise your taste buds.

A Rural Retreat

Equally, Ruislip Woods is within walking distance and provides a range of busy events throughout the year including the Ruislip Woods Festival – a wonderful afternoon of entertainment full of fun activities for the children.

With highly regarded primary and secondary schools in the area, children are well catered for. The recently opened Ruislip High School offers modern, brand new facilities, whilst the neighbouring Bishop Winnington-Ingram Primary removes the hassle of the school run by offering plenty of clubs and after school activities including language, drama and cooking classes. Only a short drive from Orchard Grove, the internationally acclaimed Harrow School has seen a long list of celebrated figures grace its ornate halls including the former British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill.

Effortless living

Surrounded by rolling parkland and mature woods, the peaceful atmosphere will make you feel a million miles from London whilst providing fabulous days of exploring for the whole family. The nearby Colne Valley Park provides a mosaic of farmland, woodland and lakes whilst Moor Park Mansion, an imposing 18th Century Manor House offers golf courses, several tennis courts and several hundred acres of rural parkland. With so much on your doorstep, life at Orchard Grove will never be dull.

Alternatively, escape to the tranquillity of Ruislip Lido - this Victorian reservoir set in over 300 acres of ancient woodland has a golden sandy beach perfect for those hot and lazy summer weekends. For tired feet, what more of a better way to explore than catching a ride on the miniature steam and diesel railway, which winds its way through the surrounding woods around the lake.

Village life, with London connections

Orchard Grove offers perfect city convenience with excellent connections to central London the M25 and the M40, making it a popular choice for city bankers and professionals. Commuters are well suited with five London Underground stations in the area and with tube and National Rail services from Ruislip Station only half a mile away, travelling into the city via the Metropolitan or Piccadilly lines couldn’t be easier. Other nearby stations include West Ruislip, serviced by both tube and train lines into Marylebone Station in just 25 minutes, with regular trains every 15 minutes.

And for those last minute holidays and weekend breaks abroad, Heathrow Airport is only 13 and a half miles away.

Times are based on Transport for London and Google maps and are correct at time of going to print. All times and distances listed are approximate and may vary depending on day and time of travel.

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