Waterfront Development

Freehold To Be Offered For Sale by Private Treaty

Kotan House and Grounds, Staines upon Thames TW18 4TU

A Desirable Family Home or An Exclusive Hospitality Venue?

A unique opportunity to acquire 2 acres of land with over 300' of river frontage occupying a discreet setting at the end of a long private driveway fronting the main stream of the River Thames.

The Original Kotan House was built in the 1880s, it has a fascinating history and was outstanding example of a unique riverside property built by prominent local industrialists to entertain guests at lavish parties in the summer months.

Sadly, the house was lost to demolition after compulsory purchase order in 1960 to allow for a major highway development. At the time listing of small historic buildings was not being undertaken by English Heritage. The failure to preserve and even move and relocate it within its own grounds is perhaps something that those of us who treasure our social and architectural history should all feel just a little guilty about.

However, an application has been lodged to replace the house and lavish Japanese style sunken garden exactly as it was when it was built almost 150 years ago and this presents a wonderful opportunity to effectively put right the wrong doings of the past for the benefit of future generations.

This property presents a wonderful, very rare opportunity for someone seeking a unique riverside home close to London with first class road rail and air connections.

However, the project might also provide an exciting business opportunity. Riverside hospitality facilities have always been popular for private and corporate functions. The majority of these along the River Thames are normally attached to hotels and very few are available for hire without accommodation. Eton College's, Queens Eyot is one of the very few such facilities along the length of the waterway, it is very popular for events.
This site could offer a similar opportunity but with the added advantage of being in a prime location benefiting from very easy access. Guests could arrive by boat from one of the nearby public parking facilities. The property may also be of interest to nearby hotels that do not have the advantage of their own riverside grounds but might wish to offer this additional facility for guests.

The site benefits from a long, gated drive leading directly to the Wraysbury Road and is included in the freehold of the property and this ensures privacy and seclusion.

For further information, please contact our Land Department.