The settlement contains a large cluster of cottages and country estates, St Peter's Church, the village green, a fountain, pond, a central public house and is surrounded by steep wooded hillsides.

[2][3] Hascombe's has a natural fresh-water spring that attracts many visitors: the fountain itself was commissioned in 1887 by local landowner Edward Lee Rowcliffe as a memorial to his late brother.

[12] The original church dated from the 13th century but by 1862, when Canon Vernon Musgrave became rector, it was described as being in a poor condition.

The church is built of local Bargate stone, with a simple nave, chancel, and lady chapel.

[14] The medieval rood screen, made from Jerusalem olive trees[citation needed] and featuring elaborate carvings and paintings, remains from the old church and was restored in 1864 and decorated by Hardman and Powell.

The west window by William Holland shows Jesus in the fishing boat calming the storm, in memory of Conyers Middleton who was rector from 1747 to his death in 1750.

[17] Current and former residents include the film star Dirk Bogarde;[18] Russian businessman Boris Berezovsky;[19] former member of The Jam, Bruce Foxton;[20] boss of McLaren F1 Formula One racing team, Ron Dennis; broadcaster Chris Evans; and actor Billie Piper.

[21] It was during a stay at Hoe Farm in 1915 that statesman and future Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill learned to paint.