The current owners describe Plum Tree House as a wonderful and well-connected retreat. For them it has been a perfect home - for reading and writing books, having friends for dinner in the garden, growing fruits and greens, and as a base for walks in the nearby forests and hills.
It is located in a highly desirable area, a short walk from the train station, town centre and multiple parks and nature trails. Nestled along a riverside route into the Surrey Hills, the house offers beautiful views and excellent access to the surrounding Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty as well as regular trains to London.
The property was built in 2006 and has been kept in an exceptional condition. It is a three-storey, end-of-terrace house with three bedrooms, two bathrooms (one with underfloor heating), a separate shower room and a fitted front-facing kitchen with integrated oven and granite surfaces.
A spacious and sun-filled living room opens out to a peaceful cottage garden with plum tree, patio, lawn and raised beds - surrounded by other gardens and trees. The garden is bounded by a characterful old wall with climbing plants, connecting this modern home with a piece of local history.
The house has generous storage, including built-in cupboards, under-stairs cupboard and storage areas in the eaves. It has a dedicated parking and guest parking, fenced off and set back from the road.
Recent improvements include exterior and interior maintenance (painting, windows, facades) and new appliances (boiler, fridge, dishwasher). The house is environmentally friendly with double glazing and good energy efficiency.
Ideally located within a short walking distance to:
- Ornamental, scented and scenic gardens of Church of St Mary & St Nicholas, one of the oldest standing structures in Leatherhead.
- Nuffield gym - with fitness facilities, swimming pool, sauna, steam room, physiotherapy, personal training and wide variety of classes.
- Mansion gardens with mulberry tree, apple trees and decorated walkway down to River Mole.
- Mole Gap Trail to Surrey Hills, Norbury Park, Wild About Coffee (with barista coffee and outdoor fire pit), Druid's Grove, ancient yew trees, Box Hill, Ranmore Common and many interconnected miles of nature trails and play areas.
- Leatherhead town centre with cafes, restaurants, independent shops, multiple supermarkets (Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Lidl), the Swan Shopping Centre, a theatre and cinema, weekend market stalls with fresh produce (fruit, vegetables, artisanal breads, croissants) and many other amenities.
- Highlands Road Allotments with friendly growing community and plots for £55/year.
- Leatherhead train station with regular direct connections to London Waterloo (~42m), London Victoria (~52m), Guilford (~26m), Dorking (~9m), Horsham (~30m) and the surrounding area.
There are also a wide range of private and state schools nearby including St Andrew's RC School, Therfield Secondary School, St. John's in Leatherhead and Downsend Prep School.
The house is a 2-minute drive from Junction 9 of the M25 offering quick access to Heathrow (~30m) and Gatwick (~27m) airports.
Plum Tree House provides a special combination of modern facilities, peaceful surroundings, abundant nature trails and easy connections.
