An opportunity to acquire an important house of local historical interest. Believed to have been constructed around 1820, Molegate House formed part of the original Mole House Estate. The property which is approached via double gates has what is believed to be the original carriage courtyard as its frontage. Internally the property offers elegant rooms with high ceilings and feature windows. The property has been well maintained by the current owners and is fitted to a high standard. Externally there is a good sized rear garden, two separate garages and a large storeroom which is accessed from the carriage courtyard.
Grand reception hall with feature fireplace, original natural stone mantle and surround, further granite slips, surround and hearth, cloaks cupboard, storage over, under stairs cupboard, limestone tiled flooring. The contemporary style cloakroom with white suite comprising low level wc, wall mounted wash basin, mixer tap, glass splash back, fitted panel mirrors, shelving, continuation of limestone tiled flooring. The utility offers plumbing for washing machine, continuation of limestone tiled flooring. The drawing room had three sets of double casement glazed doors to rear patio with garden beyond, and the continuation of limestone tiled flooring, feature archway to the dining room with limestone tiled flooring, original sash window to front carriage courtyard, open plan to the kitchen/breakfast room offering an extensive range of Shaker country style units with woodblock worktops, further dresser style units for storage, butler sink with mixer tap, sash window over with aspect to courtyard, integral 'NEFF' dishwasher, integral five ring gas cooker, double oven and grill, plate warming drawers, polished granite splash backs, extractor unit over, continuation of limestone tiled flooring, centre island unit with solid woodblock worktops, further storage cupboards, double casement glazed doors to rear patio with garden beyond, glazed single casement door to front courtyard area. The sitting room has a double aspect, sash windows to front, bay window to inner courtyard, centrepiece fireplace, decorative mantle and surround, marble slips, surround and hearth, continuation of limestone tiled flooring, double doors to family room with picture window to rear, high level window to front, light oak flooring, vaulted ceiling with feature beam work. To the first floor, first floor landing, study area, windows to front and rear. From here, you will find five double bedrooms the principal bedroom offers double aspect, sash windows strip wood flooring and a contemporary style en- suite. Bedroom two also has a triple aspect and en-suite shower room. Bedroom three has the benefit of its own en-suite and the remaining two bedrooms on this floor are serviced by the family bathroom. To the loft room you will find bedroom six with its own en-suite facilities.
Outside
Original courtyard, York stone flags, raised sun terrace, centre water feature with lawned surround, accessed via gravelled driveway, double wooden gates. The rear garden has a patio area, steps leading to extensive lawned area well screened by a variety of mature, evergreen shrubs, plants and trees, interspersed flower beds, outside lighting, pedestrian gate to rear, outside tap.
Situation
Esher Road is conveniently positioned within easy reach of both Esher and Hersham villages, each of which have an array of restaurants and pubs, a village green, a Waitrose supermarket, boutique shops and are close to sought after schools. The larger town of Walton-on-Thames, is easily accessible and hosts a number of high street shops, bars, banks and restaurants. Its location is ideal for commuters - Hersham station is 0.8 km away, with regular fast trains into London Waterloo in under 30 minutes. The area is renowned for its excellent schools and the property is within the catchment area for the Ofsted outstanding Ashley C of E primary school as well as the prestigious state secondary schools: Salesian School, Tiffin Girls School and Tiffin School, in addition to a multitude of outstanding independent schools. There are excellent recreational facilities nearby with several health clubs and golf courses in the immediate vicinity. The A3 for London is less than 4 miles away and both Gatwick and Heathrow airport are easily accessed via the M25, making this a very popular location.
Additional Information
Council Tax Band G
