HASLEMERE IS A LITTLE-KNOWN COMMUTER TOWN THAT STRIKES THE PERFECT BALANCE
Home is where the heart is, so the saying goes. But nowadays, it’s so much more than that because we spend so much more time there.
As working practices change, what we need from where we live has changed. It’s not just a place to eat and sleep, it’s increasingly an office, a sanctuary and somewhere to entertain.
The area is just as important – we need to have access to good schools, proximity to great rail and road links and, preferably, to be near London.
And feeling safe both in our homes and neighbourhoods and the support of a friendly community is non-negotiable. Then a beautifully appointed house in a quiet, leafy suburb with modern amenities close by is a must-have.
It’s quite a wish list though, isn’t it?
But that’s precisely what Scotland Place, a new development of 50 luxury homes set in parkland around the historic and charming town of Haslemere, Surrey, provides.
It offers high-quality three and four-bedroom properties that not only enjoy all the amenities of the affluent area but are also on the doorstep of some of the most beautiful countryside in England.
And it’s built by Elivia Homes, who are known for their uncompromising approach to design and quality alongside exceptional locations.
Years of experience have gone into fine-tuning every space to make it work perfectly with modern life. Here’s how:
Sustainable, designer-led expertise
Every part of an Elivia house has been thought about and then designed, so your home gives you exactly what you need.
That includes versatile room options that provide a real choice whether you need children’s areas, an office or rooms for guests to enjoy.
Elivia embraces the technology that can make our lives easier such as Quooker taps so you always have hot water and underfloor heating for some added luxury.
Their bespoke homes are packed with contemporary design features, integrated high-spec appliances and quality fittings.
And because they’ve thought of everything, there’s plenty of stylish and practical storage in each of their characterful properties.
Technology has been adopted to make them more sustainable too – all homes come with an air source heat pump, superior levels of insulation and an EV charging point for cars. All of this helps reduce both emissions and your energy bills.
Scotland Place also has an electric cycle hub with e-bikes available for residents’ use which makes it easier to be greener.
But it’s also beautiful. Nearly half of the development is open green space which provides a haven not just for residents but biodiversity too.
Urban benefits, countryside beauty
Whether you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of a city or find the perfect place to plant new roots, Haslemere will have what you’re looking for.
There are all the amenities you’d expect in a small town – a GP surgery, a sports centre, a recreation ground, a train station, a museum and a community hall for events and movie nights.
In the centre, quality high-street stores are nestled alongside cosy cafes, excellent restaurants and boutique shops. A monthly farmers’ market gives you access to the very best local produce.
And if you want to get out of the house, there’s a Coppa Club in one of the finest Georgian buildings in the area, where you can eat, drink, meet, work or stay.
But there’s more. The Scotland Place development itself is a mature tree-lined haven, set amid beautiful parkland with its own 2.3km (1.4 mile) woodland walk for residents to enjoy.
It’s perfectly positioned between the Surrey Hills and South Downs National Park so that walkers, hikers and Sunday afternoon strollers can easily get out and about in the fresh air.
Ride your bike up into the hills, go for a run, or take a horse out for a ride in the stunning countryside to really make the best of this beautiful spot.
Alternatively, join one of the many rugby, football and cricket teams in the area.
The best connections
With hybrid working now a reality, it’s still important to be able to get to other towns and cities quickly.
Haslemere has a mainline railway station that offers a fast and frequent service to London Waterloo in less than 50 minutes.
And if a car’s more your style, then by joining the A3 at Hindhead – just three miles away – you can soon be at Gatwick and Heathrow airports, on the M25 or the south coast.
It really is convenient.
A lesson in good living
Haslemere is perfect for families, with a host of great schools, both state and private, on its doorstep.
Fee-paying institutions include The Royal School, St Edmunds and St Ives Prep in or near the town.
Meanwhile, highly rated state schools include Camelsdale Primary, Grayswood C of E Primary, St Bartholomew’s C of E Primary, Shottermill Infant and Junior Schools and Woolmer Hill Secondary.
Homes start from £870,000. For more information, or to book a viewing, go to EliviaHomes.co.uk