I live in leafy Staines-upon-Thames on the Surrey/Middlesex boarder. This location allows easy commuting by train to both central and South East London. While the opposite platform puts Reading, Windsor and Weybridge within easy each. Being bordered by the M3 and M25 means comfortable journeys can be made to locations in Surrey and Berkshire.
Being on the river also means excellent cycle links to many areas such as Richmond, Twickenham, Kingston and Windsor.