Montagu Gate, Cheam - Local Area
Approaching Montagu Gate from the southerly reaches of Cheam village, the growing sense of space and affluence is palpable. The Belmont area is noted for its splendid detached properties, and once you reach The Drive – the private road on which Montagu Gate is situated – you’ll know you’ve arrived.
The two gated homes have been designed to harmonise with similar homes in the area, and yet their eye-catching modernity is sure to impress. Six-bedroom properties of this calibreare highly prized and the location next to Banstead Downs Golf Club adds further to their appeal. More semi-rural than suburban, Montagu Gate transports you to a world of leafy lanes, with the homes themselves being screened by mature trees and shrubs for perfectprivacy. It’s hard to believe Montagu Gate is just one mile from Cheam High Street and 12 miles from the centre of London.
Conveniently positioned between Sutton and Epsom, the Cheam locality has plenty of history. Nonsuch Park, for example, features in many historical documents. The village of Cheam itself has an excellent range of shopping and recreational facilities including a Sainsbury’s Local. Nearby Sutton is a larger town boasting many well-known High Street shops including Marks & Spencer, Debenhams and the larger supermarkets. There are also two indoor shopping centres and enough chic cafés, bars and restaurants for even the most demanding lounge lizard. Cinema and theatre goers are also well catered for.
The bustling town of Epsom is a short drive away and offers a parallel range of amenities, including the high profile Epsom Playhouse Theatre. Cheam’s South London position means major sporting venues such as Wimbledon and Epsom Downs Racecourse are within easyreach, together with all the fine dining and 5 Surrounding countryside sophisticated shopping the Capital can offer.
Montagu Gate is also perfect for accessing the many recreational facilities in the area such as the David Lloyd and Cannons health clubs; the country’s largest junior tennis centre at Rose Hill; and golf clubs at Horton, Oaks Park and Banstead Downs. As you would expect, transport facilities for both commuting and local travel are excellent. London is easily accessible by rail from Cheam train station. Cheam has easy access to all the major roads and motorways in the locality and is approximately 6 miles from junction 8 of the M25. London Gatwick Airport is a handy 20 miles away, whilst London Heathrow Airport is just ten miles more. Last but not least, educational facilities at every level are superb. The borough has around 25 schools – from grammar schools to sports academies – many of which feature highly in Government OFSTED reports.