Many of us have had to quickly adapt to working from home - from corners of the sitting room, bedrooms and sheds, we've had to speedily adjust and find a space to call our own. We've noticed that buyers are increasingly requesting information on whether properties can accommodate working from home, be that a dedicated extra room, existing study, space to house a workshop or office in the garden.

A ONS survey in March found that around 1.7 million people reported working from home before March 2020, with around 4 million working from home a week before the survey was undertaken (24 March 2020). Fast forward to April 2020 and 46.6% of people in employment did some work at home and of those, 86% did so as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. 

There's been a definite shift towards working from home, which shows little sign of slowing in the coming months, perhaps years. Those working within sectors such as information, communication, professional, scientific, technical, finance and insurance are provided with more opportunities to work from home, which correlates with occupations that require higher qualifications, and many in those professions are seriously considering their working environments long term.

With working from home becoming more prevalent, and buyers looking for properties that allow for them to consider this option longer term, we look at a selection of our current Surrey properties for sale that offer fantastic space and a dedicated space for work...

Raglan Road, Reigate, Surrey is home to a beautifully presented three bedroom period family home in a sought after Reigate location, close to good schools.

Set in a south facing plot occupying approximately 0.3 acres, this charming detached Victorian residence, formerly a coach house and stables to the manor house, has masses of potential to create a home office in the former stables. Marketed by our Reigate branch. Guide price £1,150,000.


Knowl Cottage and the Coach House, Old Road, Buckland, Betchworth offer exciting development opportunities. Both have three bedrooms and 2 acres of grounds that contain several outbuildings, including a large log style cabin studio ideal for a home office, parties, extended family and a whole host of other uses.

There's also planning permission for a replacement dwelling. Marketed by our Dorking branch. Guide price £1,750,000.

Grange Close, Bletchingley, Redhill is a six bedroom detached family home with a separate annexe - perfect for anyone requiring a home office that's away from the main home. 

The annexe is accessed via the garden or from the conservatory and has an open plan kitchenette/ bedroom and en suite bathroom. Marketed by our Reigate branch. Guide price £995,000.

Garden Cottage, Thorncroft Drive, Leatherhead is a charming period home of great style and character offering spacious and versatile accommodation, three bedrooms and a perfect spot to work from home.

Imagine taking your morning coffee in the sunny courtyard and then getting down to work in the study that's adjacent to the kitchen. There's also a workshop. Marketed by our Dorking branch. Guide price £855,000.

Whether you're looking for the potential to have a home office or to relocate your business to a home working environment, Dovers Farmhouse, Dovers Green Road, Reigate would give you endless possibilities.

It's a handsome and substantial period property set in five acres with superb views and has masses of development potential. It comes with planning permission for a barn conversion. Marketed by our Reigate branch. Guide price £2,500,000.

Deerleap House, Westcott, Dorking, is a charming and elegant family home of great character, offering first class and superbly proportioned family accommodation. Nearly all of the rooms enjoying a fine open outlook over the property's mature grounds, and there's potential to create an annex or semi self-contained accommodation. 

With three reception rooms, six bedrooms, heated swimming pool, tennis court and triple garage, Deerleap House is the perfect large family home with room for a growing business or to work from home. Marketed by our Dorking branch. Guide price £1,950.000.

With five bedrooms, three reception rooms and a dedicated study, Sheridan Drive, Reigate is a home perfect for a larger family, with plenty of space for everyone.

Located at the end of a leafy cul-de-sac, it's close to town centre amenities, transport links and schools and boasts around 2,700sq ft of family living space. Marketed by our Reigate branch. Guide price £1,375,000.

To view any of our properties for sale on a strictly appointment only basis please contact our Dorking branch: 01306 887 560, dorking@jackson-stops.co.uk or our Reigate branch: 01737 222027, reigate@jackson-stops.co.uk.