Aeries Rising

Aeries Rising: Greater London

On the edge of Wimbledon, where the wild expanse of Wimbledon Common stretches before you, this family home is a little bit of luxury away from the hustle and bustle of London. It’s housed in a traditional red-brick building that looks like a grand mansion. Inside, a wall of glass slides open in the kitchen and living room to blend indoors with outdoors, seamlessly. Keep the doors open to the private garden and you can dine as the evening sun hits the table for six. Or, opt for a more casual set-up at the breakfast bar, perfect for a quick morning fuel-up before heading into London proper (fifteen minutes by train from Raynes Park). A healthy collection of pot plants, books and Indian throws add a boho-luxe feel to each room and liven up an otherwise bright, white space, making this a delightful spot to return home to. If the winding paths and greenery of Wimbledon Common on your doorstep aren’t enough, cross into Richmond Park, the former hunting ground of monarchs where you can still spot deer roaming free.

Home truths:
*The third bedroom has a bunkbed with a double on the bottom, best suited to two people
*The master ensuite only has a handheld shower in the bath rather than a full-size shower
*The fourth bedroom is in the studio apartment across the garden - it has its own kitchenette so it's nicely private too
*Raynes Park is your closest train station - a fifteen-minute walk away