Buying Agent Area Focus: Haslemere

As Surrey's leading Property Search Agents, Surrey HomeSearch support our clients to find their perfect home in Haslemere and the surrounding villages of Grayshott, Liphook and the Surrey Hills.

Haslemere, which lies approximately 38 miles South-West of London, within South Surrey, is a charming historic market town, surrounded by stunning countryside. The High Street is bustling with independent shops, coffee shops and restaurants. Transport links are excellent, which leads Haslemere to be a popular choice for families looking to relocate from London.

Haslemere town attracts young professionals and families looking to relocate from London to Surrey but seeking a small well-serviced town coupled with good transport links. The villages surrounding Haslemere, such as Grayshott, Liphook and Chiddingfold offer quintessential country living while having easy access to all of the facilities that Haslemere offers, and are a popular choice for families and those seeking a little more space.

Commuting from Haslemere

Haslemere has a train station which offers service to London Waterloo in around 50-55 minutes. Haslemere to Guildford takes just 16 minutes, and you can reach the South Coast (Portsmouth Harbour) in 41 minutes.

There is easy access by road to London and the South Coast, with the A3 offering direct access to both. The addition of the Hindhead Tunnel, which opened in 2011, really eased congestion in the area, allowing for a continual route on the A3, and bypassing the village of Hindhead.

Things to do in Haslemere

The High Street offers a number of independent boutiques, restaurants and coffee shops. Oliver's Coffee Shop and Wine Bar is popular with locals, especially at the weekend, as is Hemingways for a bite to eat!

Haslemere is often described as the gateway to The Surrey Hills National Landscape, which offers some of the South East of England’s most beautiful and accessible countryside. The National Trust is very active in the area, including Hindhead Commons and The Devils Punch Bowl which offer spectacular walking and cycling routes.

Haslemere Museum is an award winning independent museum, with a wonderful collection of natural history, human history and geology. There is a lively programme of exhibitions and events for all ages.

Haslemere Hall is a fully equipped theatre and community cinema, which showcases a wide variety of shows, opera productions, plays and films.

Where are the best places to buy in Haslemere?

For proximity to the station, consider Shepherd's Hill which houses a number of characterful Victorian/Edwardian homes.

The leafy area of Tennysons Lane is one of the most desirable roads in Haslemere. Within walking disctance to the centre, the properties tend to be larger detached houses with good sized gardens. The proximity to scenic Black Down (National Trust) is also a huge draw.

Both Camelsdale and Shottermill are popular with families with young children due to the proximity to local schools and amenities.

For those happy to be a short drive from Haslemere itself but wanting a "village vibe", consider the villages of Grayshott, Fernhurst and Chiddingfold.

The Best Schools in Haslemere

Haslemere offers a range of primary, secondary and independent schools, all within easy reach, and dependent on catchment areas for state schools.

For Junior School, you have a good selection depending on catchment area, including St Bartholomew’s C of E School (Ofsted GOOD) and Grayswood Primary School (Ofsted GOOD). For Secondary School, Woolmer Hill School (Ofsted GOOD) offers the closest secondary school with catchment for the local area.

For Independent Schools, there is a great selection locally, including St Ives Independent Prep School School, Amesbury School, and King Edward's School Witley.