January 2011

Millgate Homes to breathe new life into landmark Epsom address

Award-winning developer Millgate Homes is set to work its magic once again with new homes in Epsom, as it breathes new life into one of the town's best-known buildings. The imposing Elizabethan-style Dame Annis House has been a landmark of the Surrey town since the 1920s, but its origins go back much further. Originally a barn and later a farmhouse at Dame Anna's Farm in Fyfield, Essex, the building was dismantled brick-by-brick, moved to Epsom and the materials used to build a magnificent family home.

This painstaking task was undertaken by a local builder on behalf of Dr Culmer, a horseracing fan who dreamt of moving to Epsom, but who couldn't find a property in the area to match the charm of his 15th Century Essex farmhouse. For the best part of a century, Dame Annis House has mostly been in use as a family home, but during the Second World War, it was commandeered by the War Office to house one of their members near to London.

Thanks to Millgate Homes, Dame Annis House is set to enter another chapter in its fascinating history. Within its extensive grounds three, substantial, new homes in Epsom are taking shape. While their architecture gently reflects the style of their historic neighbour, these homes have been cleverly designed to work with the surrounding topography to ensure they do not impose on the original house.

Each offering generous five bedroom accommodation arranged over three floors, and finished to Millgate Homes' usual outstanding specification, these new properties look set to become a sought-after address. Add the fact that they benefit from proximity to Epsom's amenities and excellent transport links and they represent an outstanding opportunity to procure a sizeable family home in one of Surrey's most charming towns.

Dame Annis House itself, meanwhile, will remain an impressive family home in its own right – not to mention one of the town's most enduring landmarks. To pre-register your interest in these new homes in Epsom, call selling agents: Michael Everett on 01372 273448.

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Millgate Homes:
Millgate Homes is a quality-driven, premium house builder reputed for its excellence in design and for the exacting standards it applies to each of its exclusive developments. As one of Berkshire's leading developers, this vibrant company is focused on seeking out the most desirable sites, optimising planning, designing with passion and building with integrity. Its achievements in these areas are demonstrated by the numerous industry awards won since its launch in 1988. Now, Millgate Homes has established an enviable reputation as a dynamic, high quality house builder. For further information on Millgate Homes, and details of current and forthcoming developments, visit www.millgatehomes.co.uk