End of Tenancy Cleaning Chessington KT9

Chessington name derives from the Old English expression Cissan Dun which translates to “Cissa’s hill”. Cissa is a proper name and it most likely refers to a chieftain or a notable inhabitant. In 1086, it was known as Cisedune. The Domesday Book records Robert de Wateville and Milo Crispin as in charge of this KT9 area which was historically part of Surrey. It is now Greatest London’s biggest salient into it. Chessington Hall was the home of Samuel Crisp in the 18th century. He was friends with novelist Fanny Burney. It was demolished in 1965 to make room for a housing estate.

Children books writer, Enid Blyton, is one of the notable residents. She gained international fame for Noddy, Famous Five, and Secret Seven. The Hook Road house where she lived bears a Blue plaque. Actress Kelly Reilly, singer Petula Clark, cricketer Jan Brittin, Hot Chocolate singer Errol Brown, aviation pioneer Harry Hawker, Chelsea footballer Chris Garland, World Cup winning footballer George Cohen, and racing driver Harry Hawker also lived in this South London area.

Chessington World of Adventures attracts many visitors. The complex features a theme park, zoo, and hotel. Originally, it was known as Chessington Zoo when it opened in 1931. The theme park was developed by The Tussauds Group and it was one of the first parks of this type in the UK. The theme park has more than 40 rides. The zoo houses more than 1,000 animals including sea lions and Sumatran tigers. The mansion house within the Chessington World of Adventures was built in the 14th century. Known as the Burnt Stub, it was an inn until the 18th century. It was rebuilt in the Neo-Gothic Victorian style by the Vere Barker family. Howl’o’ween is the biggest event held in the park. The park gets Halloween decorations and rides are open until late at night.