The Education & Charities team of global property consultancy Knight Frank has launched to market the Hillcroft Campus, a historic educational campus in South Bank, Surbiton, KT6, on behalf of Richmond & Hillcroft Adult Community College.
The site represents a rare opportunity to acquire an established educational campus in a prime commutable Greater London location. Subject to the necessary consents, it offers potential for continued educational use and/or alternative uses.
Set across a 3.75-acre site, this Victorian campus features a Grade II listed three-storey main building dating from the late nineteenth century, offering 24,273 sq ft of space. The property is complemented by Powell House, a 1960s purpose-built accommodation block providing 5,188 sq ft, and a Grade II listed converted stable block connected to the main building. In total, the estate offers approximately 29,461 sq ft of space.
Jasper Upton, associate in the Education & Charities team at Knight Frank, said: “This rare opportunity presents an exceptional chance to acquire a substantial educational campus in a highly sought-after Greater London location. The site’s proximity to central London, combined with its historical significance and alternative use potential, makes it an attractive proposition for educational providers or developers seeking to establish a presence in this thriving area.”
The property enjoys an enviable position in Surbiton, just 0.1 miles from Surbiton Station, which offers direct services to London Waterloo with journey times of approximately 22 minutes. The location benefits from excellent connectivity, with easy access to the A3 and M25, while Heathrow and Gatwick airports are within 12 and 23 miles, respectively.
Surbiton’s appeal is enhanced by its vibrant community, featuring numerous amenities, including cafés, restaurants, and shops. The area is particularly noted for its outstanding educational institutions, with several Ofsted Outstanding-rated schools nearby, including St Andrews & St Marks, Tiffin Boys’ and Tiffin Girls’ School.
The principal of Richmond & Hillcroft Adult Community College said: “We are very mindful of the long history of teaching and learning at the Hillcroft site that has inspired many generations of local people, particularly women. Whilst this news will mean the cessation of activities at the Surbiton site it is not the end of the story for women’s education. Courses will be transferred to the Parkshot site or local community venues, and Hillcroft’s legacy will be secured for the long term.”
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