Dream commuter belt home is for sale for £850,000

by · Mail Online

A Grade II listed dream home on the commuter belt to London has hit the market for £850,000 - but there is a catch.

The property is a former station house which means the owners would be stepping out of their door and straight onto the railway platform of Box Hill and Westhumble - which has regular trains to Waterloo and Victoria.

Located in Westhumble, Dorking, this four bedroom home has two bathrooms and offers 1,718 square feet of living space.

Highlights of the home include the abundance of historic charm and character, a farmhouse style kitchen, and the all-important direct links to London to save pushing past the crowds.

Outdoors there are more showstoppers, with the private elevated garden allowing occupants to enjoy the beauty of nature whilst hosting summer barbecues or simply sipping on their morning coffees.

The property is a former station house which means the owners would be stepping out of their door and straight onto the railway platform of Box Hill and Westhumble
Located in Westhumble, Dorking, this four bedroom home has two bathrooms and offers 1,718 square feet of living space
The Grade II listed dream home has hit the market for £850,000
Highlights of the home include the abundance of historic charm and character, a farmhouse style kitchen

Parking can be a concern for some when returning home from work, but not with this property as it benefits from private parking.

The house is listed with Ralph James Estate Agents, who commented: 'One of the standout features of this property is its direct links to London, making it ideal for those who need to commute to the city for work or leisure.

'Imagine the convenience of being able to easily travel to London while still enjoying the tranquility of village life.

'Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of history in a picturesque village with easy access to London. This property truly offers the best of both worlds - historic charm and modern convenience.

'An exceptional family home positioned in a rarely available former station house, boasting character and charm throughout, located in a peaceful village setting yet conveniently within direct links to London on your doorstep.'

The house offers the all important direct links to London to save pushing past the crowds
Box Hill and Westhumble station has regular trains to Waterloo and Victoria

The property was also discussed on the social media platform Reddit.

One person joked about the train station's close proximity and whether a home owner would be able to be woken up by train announcements: 'Trying to go to sleep PLEASE MIND THE GAP BETWEEN THE TRAIN AND THE PLATFORM EDGE.'

Another person replied: 'See it, Say it, Sorted' every 15 minutes would be like auditory water torture.' 

A third person joked about the listing description: 'Nearest station: 0.2 miles I beg to differ'.

One commenter was pleased with the idea of the shortest commute: 'So if my train is at 8:09am, I can leave home at 8:05am? Sounds great.'

Another commenter replied: 'A trainspotters dream.'

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