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Old Manor House in East Horsley up for sale

Old Manor House

Old Manor House is a grade II listed building in East Horsley. It is on the market with a guide price of £1.5 million. 

Why we decided to sell Old Manor House on the open market

  • no services needed the building for alternative uses
  • the cost to renovate the building ourselves was not affordable

Why is it a highly desirable property?

  • located in a beautiful conservation area
  • close to shops
  • with nearby railway station

What's the property like now?

The large, detached character building:

  • arranged as eight flats that do not meet national space standards
  • has garages and communal gardens
  • requires refurbishment and modernisation in keeping with its Grade II listing

Lead Councillor for Finance and Property, Cllr Richard Lucas, said:

"We're keen to see this property back in residential use but the cost and resources required to refurbish the site are unaffordable for us.

"Selling Old Manor House on the open market will achieve best value in the interests of our residents."

Our decision to sell will also prevent:

  • the condition of the building worsening
  • our council incurring future costs

What organisations will be interested in the property?

We've been advised that the property is generating interest from:

  • builders
  • speculators
  • developers.

These businesses will be best placed to return the property to residential use through:

  • refurbishment
  • repairs
  • modernisation

Another property for sale

Cemetery Lodge is a second council property that has been listed for sale. With a sale price of £550,000, the detached house is in need of modernisation. There is also scope to extend and improve the property subject to the necessary planning permission.

Find out more

Both properties are listed with sales agent, Clarke Gammon in Guildford:

Published on: 26 July 2024