The Old Rectory is a wonderful Grade 2 listed building in the heart of Carshalton Village. Situated in a quiet South London location with a view of the scenic Carshalton Ponds, this historic building could soon receive a new lease of life thanks to the Landmark Trust.
The Landmark Trust seeks out historic and noted property to renovate and then rent out commercially for holidays. The Old Rectory is a fine example of a purpose-built Georgian Rectory and still retains many original features.
The Landmark Trust have very few properties in South London and this one would be particularly suited to exploring London (with two mainline train stations close by) and for exploring the north of Surrey and beyond.
Carshalton already has a very successful and historic hotel close by and is a perfect place for business and travellers alike.
This is an update from the ‘Save the Old Rectory‘ group: “This meeting took place on 27th March with two representatives from Landmark, our Chairman John Phillips and Chris Rhodes from Sutton Council. The Trust’s representatives seemed quite taken with the house but said they would have to consider the wider context. They will take their conclusions to the Landmark committee on 24th April. The committee’s decision will then be reported to the Council.”
What would this mean for Carshalton? Not only would this decision save a nationally rare building, it would bring continued investment to the area which in turn would highlight the importance of preserving and protecting our unique heritage.
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The Landmark Trust have looked at the Old Rectory but things are at a very early stage and there are many more issues for them to consider. They are offered a lot more buildings than they can take on and must often have to make difficult decisions. The future of the Old Rectory is very much at the may be stage and the outcome is quite uncertain.
The building is grade 2* listed which puts it in the top 10% on the national list.
John Phillips
Chairman, Carshalton Old Rectory Association