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The majority of this SM5 area was part of the Barrow Hedges Farm. The farm takes its name after the burial mounds that were found in the northern part of Oaks Park. Wallington was the first station that served Carshalton Beeches village. Beeches was a nearby halt. It wasn’t used that much because of the steam shuttle was rather slow and unreliable. The local station was built after World War I. Carshalton Beeches railway station takes its name after the Beechnut Tree Walk street which is now known as Beeches Avenue. The street was named after the beech trees that line it.
Once this South West London area got its own railway station, urban development flourished. The quality of the houses attracted many residents. In a few years, Carshalton Fields was teeming with houses. The expansion of the southern side of Carshalton Beeches followed. The houses built on this part were more luxurious. Little Holland House is a landmark of the area. It’s the house built by designer Frank Dickinson, the initiator of the arts and crafts decorating style. It is located at 40 Beeches Avenue. Dickinson lived in this house. The interior of the house is Grade II listed. Sutton council owns this house which is now open to the public once a month on Sunday. One can visit the house free of charge. Guided visits can be arranged as well.
Beeches Avenue is a great place for shopping and leisure activities. It has an art gallery, beauty salons, and gift shops. Barrow Hedges Primary School serves this SM5 community. Church of the Good Shepherd is located on Queen’s Mary Avenue. Carshalton Beeches has a historic lavender field that measures three acres. This area also has a convenience store, doctor’s practice, cafe, and takeaway restaurants. Residents can play tennis at Carshalton Tennis Club on Beeches Avenue.
