Woodcote Grove

EPSOM 1. 1086 CHALK LANE (East Side) Woodcote Grove TQ 2059 34/15 10.4.54. II*

1. Late C17. Two storeys, basement and attic. Plain brick with red dressings. 1 - 3 - 1 sashes, the centre slightly projecting under pediment. Flight of steps with iron rails leads to central fluted Corinthian columned doorcase with rusticated surround, panelled frieze and dentilled cornice. Glazed double doors and rectangular leaded fanlight. Carved and dentilled eaves cornice, round window to pediment. Slate roof with four large (? modern) pedimented sashed dormers, inner ones with segmental pediments. To North and South are two storey and attic similar style wings added circa 1895. Flat roofs with parapets. Rear elevation, similar, but no doorcase to centre. The house was built by J Diston. A portrait of Charles II in the hall bears an inscription that it was painted by Lely at the command of and as a present from him to Diston. The house was originally called Mount Diston and there is a mount in the garden. Interior: Hall paved with white marble, and black and white marble mantelpiece. Staircase, screened by Doric colonnade, is of stone with wrought iron scrolled balustrade and ribbed barrel ceiling. Pine panelling to library with two mid-C18 carved wood fireplaces with rococo ornament. 3 bedrooms with C17 bolection moulded panelling, one with original marble fireplace and C18 hob grate.

Listing NGR: TQ2236858933