Welcome to Epsom & Banstead

Epsom & Banstead

Hamptons offers you a warm welcome to Epsom & Banstead

Congratulations, if you are house hunting in Epsom & Banstead, you have already won. A home in this great area with all it offers, automatically makes you the envy of many. Now in order to make your transition as smooth and hassle free as possible Hamptons have put together this great guide which will help you choose the best schools, learn a little about planning and building control, read tips on where to shop, eat and lot’s more, all packed into one little guide with clickable links. Perhaps most importantly we have researched some of the leading local professionals and experts who can help you add value and personalise your soon to be new home. A big WELCOME and enjoy.

A little bit of history

Originally a Saxon settlement, Epsom remained a small rural community until the discovery of mineral water rich in magnesium sulphate in the 17th century. This led to its development into a spa town popular with prominent wealthy figures of the day, who would visit to ‘take the waters’. Taking their name from the area, modern day Epsom Salts are said to ease joint and muscle pain. The town underwent further development in the Victorian era with the advent of the railway in 1847 and has served as a London commuter town in the years since.

Historic buildings such as The Assembly Rooms (built c1690) surround Epsom’s Market Place. Mrs Beeton, author of the famous Book of Household Management, lived here too - in fact, her former home is now a cookware shop!

Why move to Epsom & Banstead?

Epsom has maintained its popularity following its rise to prominence as a spa town in the 17th century and is as highly regarded today as ever, striking a balance between easy access to the capital and ample green space. People from a wide range of backgrounds flock to live in the town, and the wonderful schooling, restaurants, shops and transport links appeal to commuters, students, and families alike.

Epsom boasts an eclectic stock of property for sale and to rent with something to suit all tastes and budgets, from substantial family homes to charming cottages to modern apartments. The town’s rich architectural heritage is evidenced by the many surviving examples of Late Stuart, Queen Anne and Georgian buildings, reflecting its popularity as a spa town in the 17th and 18th centuries. What is now the Assembly Rooms public house is a building of significant historic interest, having been built in 1692 as a gathering place for the elite who visited the spa resort.

Epsom is an historic market town found just 15 miles south west of London. It is a perfect destination to explore the history and heritage of this gorgeous part of Surrey.

Mentions of Epsom (or Ebbesham as it was then) date back to the 13th Century - there are even finds of Anglo Saxon jewellery dating back to the 7th century on display in the British Museum! So there’s a rich and varied history to explore!

The town is renowned the world over as the place where Epsom Salts were discovered and home to one of the world’s oldest and most famous horse races, the Epsom Derby.

Epsom became an exclusive and popular spa town and leisure destination in the Georgian era. The year 1847 saw the building of Epsom’s striking clocktower, which is located in the heart of the bustling Market Place.

The Market Place plays host to farmers’ markets, vegan food fairs, a regular Thursday weekly market and antiques and collectables fairs.

Epsom has no shortage of green space with numerous parks and recreation grounds, but by far the most impressive is Epsom Common, a nature reserve spanning 438 acres that forms part of the Epsom and Ashtead Commons Site of Special Scientific Interest. The Hobbledown Adventure Farm Park and Zoo is a great day out for young families and is set in Horton Country Park, which also boasts polo and golf clubs. The Surrey Hills Area of Natural Beauty and the North Downs are both a short drive away for more extensive walking and cycling routes.

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FAMOUS RESIDENTS

Epsom & Banstead and the surrounding area has been a home to rockstars, celebrities, athletes, academics, artists and common or garden members of the upper-crust for generations. Here are a few notable names you may or may not know..

Joe Wicks,

Fitness Coach

Petula Clark,

Singer

PSarah Miles, Actress Glyn Johns, Recording Engineer and Record Producer Andy Ward, Drummer from the band Camel Bobby G, Vocalist with band Bucks Fizz Julia Ormond, Actress Jeremy Vine, BBC Radio 2 presenter Michaela Strachan, TV broadcaster Mel Giedroyc, Actress and Comedian Isabella Potbury, Portrait painter and Suffragette Kathleen Riddick, British conductor Dickson Etuhu, Footballer Andrew Garfield, Actor Chris Powell, Footballer Sarah Tullamore, Actor, Singer Tim Vine, Comedian David Walliams, Actor and Comedian Lionel Blair, Actor, TV presenter Jonathan Greening, Footballer Joseph Marcell, Actor