Mickleham Hall

Mickleham Hall is a listed country house in the village of Mickleham, in the Mole Valley district of Surrey, England. It stands on London Road, holds Grade II status on the National Heritage List for England, and is now divided into private flats. Think of it as a building to admire from outside rather than a visitor attraction.

What kind of building is it?

An L-shaped house of two storeys plus an attic. The street-facing front dates from the 18th century and hides an older timber-framed structure. Walls are brick, painted and partly stuccoed, with a stringcourse, a cornice and a parapet, all under a slate roof.

Historic England first listed it on 28 November 1951, with a minor amendment to the entry in September 2011.

What can you see on the facade?

• South front: ten windows and two gabled dormers. A curved bay of three windows per floor sits off-centre.
• Venetian window: a three-part, arch-centred window on the ground floor, just west of the bay.
• East front: six windows, the ground-floor ones topped by semicircular tympana, most with original glazing bars still in place.
• Loggias: a projecting pillared loggia at each end of the house. The western one has since been glazed.

The listing text mentions early 17th-century fireplaces and carved ceilings inside, but the rooms are not open to the public.

Can you go inside?

No. Because the house is split into apartments, both grounds and interiors are private. View the facade from the public road, respect residents' privacy and stay off the property. There are no tickets or opening hours.

What else is nearby?

Mickleham has several other listed buildings. The Old House on London Road is dated 1636 and is Grade II*, and the Norbury Park estate also holds a Grade II* listing. Juniper Hall, a separate Grade II building in the village, is a different property: it began as the Royal Oak inn and was extended around 1762 by Sir Cecil Bisshopp. A short stroll lets you compare the three.

How do you get there?

Mickleham lies in the Mole valley between Dorking and Leatherhead, along London Road, at roughly 51.2658 N, 0.3242 W. Driving or taking a regional bus from Dorking works best. Use proper parking and walk the last stretch, as the road is narrow and offers no space to stop.

Frequently asked questions

Is Mickleham Hall open to visitors? No. It is a residential building divided into flats, with no interior tours.

How old is the house? The front is 18th century, covering an older timber frame. The listing also records interior details from the early 1600s.

Is it the same as Juniper Hall? No. Juniper Hall is another historic building in Mickleham with its own history.

What is its heritage status? Grade II on Historic England's list, since 1951.