We’ve almost given up trying to buy a house in the borough of Richmond but do still need to move from Putney. The closing of Hammersmith Bridge makes our commutes to Heathrow 1 hour 25 mins each way so we’re looking to move.
We’ve visited a number of places and the two places that stuck out were Marlow and Cobham. As much as we love Marlow, it’s going to be too far to get back in to London for theatre/meals out which we do regularly. We both drive, liked the High Street of Cobham and I don’t want to be anywhere with less going on than Cobham. We visited some gorgeous villages but we are not village people. I don’t mind the station not being in town either.
Does anyone live in Cobham or can provide any reviews of what it’s like to live in as a town? Is it friendly, is there a sense of community, is it welcoming to people who aren’t from Cobham? We don’t have children, both early 30s and don’t work in London but like to go in 1-2 weekends per month and some mid week drinks.