15th Gatehouse, also Known as Wolsey's Tower & Featured in Mantel's "Wolf Hall" | House in Esher
5 Bedroom House in Esher
An opportunity to stay in a genuine piece of English history. This five bedroom family home has been carefully restored to create elegant luxurious accommodation with landscaped gardens and river frontage. Furnished to an extremely high standard with a mix of antique and modern furniture, including a contemporary glass extension providing the fifth bedroom and additional entertaining space, all overlooking lawns leading towards the River Mole.
The Tower was built circa 1462, by William Wayneflete, Bishop of Winchester, Lord High Chancellor of England and founder of Magdalen College, Oxford. Also known as Wolsey’s Tower due to the Cardinal’s frequent residency as described at length throughout Man Booker Prize winner, Hillary Mantel’s book, “Wolf Hall.”
Owners of the Tower include King Henry VIII and Edward VI, Queen Elizabeth I, Prime Minister, Henry Pelham, Equerries Richard Drake and John Latton, Governor of Jamaica, Sir Thomas Lynch, stockbroker, John Spicer, Lord and Lady D'Abernon, Master of the Rolls, Sir Raymond Francis Evershed and American stage and screen actress, Frances Day.
Residents include three Spanish Admirals captured during the defeat of the Spanish Armada, and other visitors include the great circumnavigator Sir Francis Drake, English antiquarians and writers, John Aubrey and Horace Walpole, novelist, Jane Austen and Russian ballerina, Anna Pavlova. Reference has even been made to the estate of 'Asher' by the literary great, William Shakespeare.
Ground Floor: Entrance dining hall with double doors leading onto the gardens, TV room, kitchen/breakfast room, two ground floor cloakrooms, utility room and high spec glass and steel entertainment suite, including en-suite bedroom (double/twin). Limestone flooring. Small goods lift. Brick spiral staircase leads to: First Floor: Elegant and light drawing room with large original moulded brick working fireplace, parquet flooring, three window seats and magnificent views. Lift lobby. Spiral staircase leads on to Second Floor: Lift lobby. Master bedroom suite with en-suite bathroom with wooden flooring, housing Jacuzzi bath, separate shower, two basins and WC. Spiral staircase continues to 3rd floor: Three double bedrooms, 2 en-suites and one family bathroom. Grounds; One acre of delightful and secluded grounds, the gardens being west-facing with a brick path and lime trees leading down to the banks of the river.
• Built around 1462. Grade I Listed Building
• Prestigious Private Estate
• Five Double Bedrooms Sleeps Ten
• Four en-suite Bathrooms, One Family Bathroom and Two Ground Floor Cloakrooms
• Stunning interior
• Original Brick Newel Spiral Staircase
• One Acre of Delightful Secluded Grounds
• Abundance of historical architectural features
15th Gatehouse, also Known as Wolsey's Tower & Featured in Mantel's "Wolf Hall" is located in Esher. 15th Gatehouse, also Known as Wolsey's Tower & Featured in Mantel's "Wolf Hall" provides accommodation, featuring Bedding/Linens, Child Friendly, Kitchen, among other amenities. This House features Bedding/Linens, Child Friendly, Kitchen, to make your stay a comfortable one.
15th Gatehouse, also Known as Wolsey's Tower & Featured in Mantel's "Wolf Hall" has 5 Bedrooms , 5 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 10 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Esher has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Esher, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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