5 Longs Cottages, Alma Road, Esher, KT10 8JN

An utterly charming two bedroom semi detached cottage, beautifully presented and boasting a 58ft south facing rear garden.

Tucked away in a quiet side road close to Marney’s Village Inn, the duck pond and Esher Common, the home enjoys a delightful setting within the Weston Green Conservation Area.

We are advised that this characterful cottage once formed part of the estate of the Old Red House - an 18th century residence formerly known as Hansler House, named after its owner Jacob Hansler, a Strand merchant and founder of the Weston Green Chapel.

Inside, the property features a warm and welcoming through reception room laid with wide board oak flooring, complemented by plantation shutters to both windows.

The sitting area showcases an exposed brick chimney breast with fireplace, while the dining area includes bespoke joinery and shelving beneath the stairs.

An inner lobby, offering storage and a door to the garden, leads to the modern fitted kitchen, is nicely arranged with a cooking and preparation area beyond which is a laundry area with work surface and sink.

The ground floor extension continues through to a contemporary tiled shower room fitted with a generous step in shower enclosure.

Upstairs, are two well proportioned bedrooms, both featuring wood flooring and plantation shutters. Outside The side return leads to a surprisingly spacious rear garden for a cottage of this style.

Well established, private and secluded, the garden is filled with mature planting, trees and shrubs, and includes a central patio along with a sizeable bike/tool shed at the far end.

Situation Nestled between the main town of Esher and the villages of Thames Ditton, East Molesey and Hinchley Wood the property is well placed to benefit from the best of all.

Esher is a contemporary town within the borough of Elmbridge, situated on the rural-urban fringe of London.

Esher high street offers an eclectic range of boutique shops, restaurants and cafes, as well as a Waitrose and Tesco along with less common amenities, such as the cinema.

In addition, Sandown Park provides a racecourse, dry ski slopes and fitness centre, and a breadth of other sporting clubs like golf and tennis are scattered around the area.

East Molesey offers the quaint Bridge Road area with its eclectic mix of coffee shops, boutiques and restaurants and in Thames Ditton village you will find a wealth of character with an array of individual boutiques, cafes, coffee shops, characterful pubs and a pretty florist There is some exceptional schooling in the area, such as at Esher College, Hinchley Wood School, Reeds School, The acs and Notre Dame School, to name a few.

Links to Central London can be found at Esher, Oxshott and Surbiton train stations, the quickest train arriving at Waterloo in just 16 minutes.

With such a plethora of activities, schools and access links, it is no wonder Esher is such a sought-after area with families, couples and commuters alike. Property Ref Number: Ham-63687