This part of Cobham is perhaps the most convenient area in the village. Served by the South Western Railway at Cobham & Stoke d’Abernon Station, it’s easy for commuting families to get into Central London. Many move to the area in order to escape the hustle and bustle of the city though, and are pleased to find the many peaceful outdoor facilities in the neighbourhood. If visiting the area, you’ll likely find residents jogging by the River Mole, others walking their dogs along the Surrey Diggers Trail, and children congregating at the beloved Cobham Park. With many iconic sites in the neighbourhood like The Medicine Garden, a restored Victorian hothouse, and the Cobham Mill Museum, there are plenty of ways to soak up the area’s history. After enjoying all that the neighbourhood has to offer, as well as a pint at The Old Plough, it’s easy to see why residents feel so at home there.

Cobham Mill is believed to have been in the area from as early as 1534. Originally, the mill was a part of the Manor of Cobham, owned by the Abbey of Chertsey. It’s likely that the original mills deteriorated, as they were wooden and subject to floods. The current mill is believed to have been built back in 1822, and was constructed for the purpose of producing animal feed. Later on, in 1928, milling had slowed down in the area as competition arose from the US and Canada. It wasn’t until the 1980s, that local groups began to band together to restore the remaining mill. The restoration work was completed in 1992. The mill is now on display for residents to view and enjoy.

Harvey Christian Combe, former Lord Mayor of London, once lived in the Cobham area. In 1807, he purchased what is now Cobham Park.

Cobham & Stoke d’Abernon Station is only serviced by South Western Railways. Unfortunately, this railway company has been infamous recently for its terrible service delays. Still, many residents have their own cars, and don’t mind driving to their destinations in the area.

Like many comparable rural suburbs the rate of development in Downside is slow. This is partially because most of this area is located firmly within greenbelt land. Wealthy residents looking to keep their pristine neighbourhood exclusive also mean that developers can have a hard time getting planning permission. However, permission was recently granted for 27 new homes on Downside Road. The approvals propose the re-development of a Sawmill into a variety of one, two, three and four-bed homes.