School Road, East Molesey

A charming Victorian end of terrace double-fronted cottage, boasting attractive 'London-stock' elevations, private walled rear garden, and the advantage of double gates at the back to provide off-street-parking for a small-to-medium sized car via Grove Road.

In the same family ownership, this enchanting period property is available for the first time in 65 years. The original cottage dates from around 1876 with its former shop front.  A cherished and much loved family home used as a live/work space, the shop-front was an architects practice from the 1960s through to the early 2000s. In 2016 the shop front was replaced with matching brick-work and new timber double-glazed sash windows in keeping with its original facade. 

An outside storm porch is approached from gated side access via an enclosed, well stocked, side garden.  The ground floor accommodation is particularly versatile consisting of entrance hall with under stair cupboard, a small kitchen opening to a lean-to with adjacent W.C., and provides four good size separate reception rooms.  The two main receptions (front aspect) sitting room and (rear aspect) dining room both provide mid-century tiled fireplaces, whilst a multi-purpose study/room with twin alcove cupboards has an inter-connecting door through to a further reception room (former shop/architects practice).  This bright sunny room would make a lovely home work-space or play room.   

Upstairs, a landing with side window features the original banister with spindles and handrail (hatch providing access to loft space) and gives way to three good double bedrooms each displaying their own pretty Victorian fireplaces and panelled doors.  To complete this floor is a modernised shower room. 

The property is well maintained and subject to ongoing improvements in recent years including re-roof (part re-used and part re-claimed slate to match the original) with new membrane, and minor repairs to timbers.  In addition, various areas of external re-pointing are visible, whilst the entire first floor has been replastered with fresh paintwork throughout.  We are informed that gas heating with condensing boiler was installed in 2017, and a re-wire 2021. 

Externally the property benefits from privately enclosed front and side gardens with established plants and shrubs, as well as a good size rear garden with summer house and rear access to Grove Road.    

Please contact Miles & Bird Estate Agents of East Molesey to book your personal viewing appointment.  We anticipate considerable interest in this home and therefore early viewing is highly recommended.          

Location:  School Road consists primarily of attractive period cottages, is centrally located in the heart of East Molesey with all amenities on the doorstep, and is close to The Orchard Infant, and St Lawrence CoE Junior schools.  The house occupies a prominent end position with front aspect views toward Walton Road – with St. Mary's Church spire in view – whilst the back bedroom looks along Grove Road.  Bridge Road - with its popular pavement cafes and restaurants - Hampton Court Station (Zone 6), beautiful riverside, historic palace and Royal parklands are all within easy walking distance.