A 1930s detached home, set within a private road and renovated by the current owner.
*5/6 bedrooms
*3 bathrooms
*Double-height kitchen with exposed beams
*Master bedroom with views over the copse
*West facing garden
*Potential to extend (STPP)
Drakes Close is a quiet gated private estate overlooking a large central woodland copse. The copse is communally owned by the residents of Drakes Close and is a unique setting, perfect for families with children.
The property is located within a short distance of Esher High Street, with an excellent range of restaurants and shops including Waitrose, Cote, Giggling Squid, and The Good Earth. There is an Everyman Cinema and Esher Theatre, along with a number of pubs and coffee shops, including Gails Bakery.
Nearby is the conservation area of West End Village which has it's own pub, church, village green and duck pond, plus a village hall and local sports and social club. Garsons Farm has an extensive farm shop, pick your own fields, garden centre and restaurant.
Schooling in the area is superb with a large number of excellent state and private schools in the immediate vicinity including Claremont Fan Court, Shrewsbury House, Rowan, Esher Church School and Esher High School. The American Community School (ACS), Reeds School and Danes Hill School are also easily accessible.
Rail links are excellent with a fast and frequent service to London Waterloo. The nearby A3 provides access to London, Guildford, the M25, Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
There is a great choice of local recreational activities with Sandown Park offering horse racing, summer concerts, skiing, golf, go karting, gym and squash. Hampton Court Palace, National Trust Claremont Landscape Gardens and RHS Wisley are close by.
EPC: D
Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Elmbridge Borough Council
Council Tax Band: G
Esher town - 0.75 miles
Esher station - 1.5 miles
A3 - 2 miles
Cobham - 3.75 miles
Kingston - 5.25 miles
Central London - 20 miles
All distances are approximate.
All schools referenced are subject to catchment areas and entry requirements.
