Carshalton is a family oriented suburban village in the borough of Sutton. After wandering through the winding roads, lined with large Tudor-style homes and smaller Victorian terraced houses, it’s easy to see what the attraction is. With the Carshalton Beeches station so close by, it’s an easy ride into central London. That’s not to say that residents are eager to go into the city though. Locals love spending their weekends moseying through the many historical buildings in the area, like the Carshalton House, Carshalton Water Tower, and the Honeywood Museum. On those warmer days, a walk by the Carshalton Ponds or a match at the Carshalton Tennis Club are popular pastimes. Aside from all of these, there are also plenty of places to pop into for a warm drink, like the Honeywood Tea Room, Dotty’s Teahouse, or The Bakery. If visiting, following all of this up with an art show at the Corner Gallery will make you fall in love with the quaint beauty of the neighbourhood.

Carshalton was originally just farmland. The area was also home to many rows of beech trees, hence the name of its nearby train station, Carshalton Beeches. Following the First World War, the line that went to Carshalton Beeches station was electrified, bringing in more and more passengers from London. With this influx, many builders descended on the village - constructing good quality housing throughout the neighbourhood, many of which had their own large gardens. The village quickly began a prestigious neighbourhood, leading to further development. Today, the area might not be as posh, but it’s still a favourite for families.

The Little Holland House, which sits in the neighbourhood, is a grade II-listed building. It was once home to famous artist and craftsman, Frank Dickinson.

Unfortunately, the neighbourhood is bisected by the A232 road. Since the road sees quite frequent traffic and has multiple lanes, the area can get a bit noisy and feel polluted at times. Even so, since most residents drive, they enjoy having the convenient road so accessible to them.

The Carshalton Water Tower is a grade II-listed building, and dates back to the 18th century. The organisation that manages the building has done extensive restoration projects over the past two decades, like replacing windows as well as the water wheel. They hold a number of events each year to raise more money and continue restoration works on the historic site.