neighbouring areas
Once belonging to an ancient land owner called Mul, with 'eye' meaning 'island', Molesey split into East and West in the 13th century. East Molesey was developed over the centuries, but West Molesey remained fairly rural until well into the 20th century. As a result, many houses in West Molesey are relatively modern with lower prices than in East Molesey.
Family-sized houses for sale in West Molesey built in the 1960s and '70s are predominant in Hurst Park to the north, together with blocks of flats that have great views over the River Thames and Bushy Park. Terraced Victorian houses and a mix of period cottages are in Hurst Road and also near St Peter's Church. West Molesey has a good selection of 1930s' semi-detached houses and, in Fleetside near the reservoirs, classic late 20th century modern terraces. As a guide to prices, good-sized, three-bedroom semi-detached 1930s' houses are in the region of £325,000, and two-bedroom flats for sale in West Molesey in purpose-built apartment blocks are close to £290,000.
For detailed information on the prices of property in West Molesey, please contact West Molesey estate agents.
Amenities for property in West Molesey
West Molesey High Street has local shops, a primary school and Molesey Hospital. East Molesey offers more shopping options including Tesco and the consumer Mecca of Kingston-upon-Thames has all the major stores, restaurants and cinemas. East and West Molesey share several good parks, with opportunities for tennis, bowling, and soccer and the vast expanse of Bushy Park is just across Hampton Court Bridge. Local schools include Hurst Park Primary School in West Molesey and St. Lawrence C of E Junior School in Church Road, East Molesey.
Transport in West Molesey
The A3050 Hurst Road leads west to Walton-on-Thames and east to Hampton Court Bridge and the A309 which joins the A3 at Hinchley Wood. The railway station in Hampton Court is the nearest to West Molesey and provides a 35-minute journey to London Waterloo.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in West Molesey, which is covered by postcode KT8 and is in the Elmbridge district of Surrey, you may also wish to consider Walton-on-Thames, East Molesey, Thames Ditton, and Kingston-upon-Thames.