Some buildings have a way of making a place feel like home before you’ve even unpacked. For over a century, this was where Surrey’s decisions were made. Now it’s where your life happens. Step out in the morning and the Thames is right there for a riverside walk, then wander to Kingston’s historic market, ten minutes away on foot, for coffee and fresh bread. Evenings can be a film at the Rotunda, dinner nearby or a show at the Rose Theatre. Weekends belong to Richmond Park and Bushy Park, just a short drive away, and Hampton Court Palace is only 12 minutes by car.

And when you want to stay in, there’s The 1893 Club, a collection of shared spaces that feels like an extension of your own home. Unwind in The Balance Studio, host friends in The Tasting Room or The Games Parlour, find a quiet corner in The Study, or step out into the private courtyard. The concierge is there 24 hours a day, taking your parcels, holding your keys and knowing the local hidden gems. It’s all of the city on your doorstep, with Waterloo just 16 minutes by train from nearby Surbiton station, and a home that’s quietly, genuinely yours.