Golden Triangle (Surrey)

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The Golden Triangle is a term used largely by estate agents but also in the press to refer to an area of Surrey which is considered desirable for its large country properties on private estates while also providing close access to London.

The area became particularly well known for being popular among the wealthy, with its residents counting celebrities and footballers among them, accelerated by the move of Chelsea F. C.'s training grounds to Stoke d'Abernon at the southern corner of the triangle in 2007. This has brought it into comparison with other "golden triangles" such as that of Cheshire, which many Manchester City and Manchester United F.C. players call home, as well as that of Yorkshire. Due to the nature of the clientele of properties in the area, it has been seen as particularly lucrative among estate agents. With its reputation for lavish homes, it was described by The Independent as "Kensington in the Country" in 2020. Such a reputation however has also brought the area derision for its elitist nature, and association with oligarchs.