HISTORY

In the late 17th and early 18th century, Epsom was a popular spa town, and being close to London, became a desirable residential area. The large, widely spaced houses built at that time, gave Epsom the character of a garden town.

One of these houses, the Clock House, was re-built in the early 19th century and is now a grade two-listed building. It has been sympathetically restored and renovated by the partners, retaining many original features.

Originally, the Clock House was the home of Sir William Starling, Lord Mayor of London from 1669-1670. In 1736, following inheritances, marriages and sales, the Clock House became home to Baron d'Avernas le Gras, a Spanish nobleman and agent in Antwerp of King Charles II of Spain. Following sale for £3000 in 1757, the Clock House was acquired by Samuel Sharp. This was the first medical connection to the Clock House. Samuel Sharp was a freeman of the Barber Surgeons Company, the predecessor organisation to the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He was also surgeon to Guy's Hospital, London.

The next owner was Anthony Chamier, (a friend of Dr. Samuel Johnson), and under-secretary of state in 1775.

In the early 1800's the house was re-built by Sir James Alexander. In the 1920's, the Clock House was used as the parish school for the Convent of the Sacred Heart that occupied the adjacent land, but has since closed.

During the remainder of the 20th century, the Clock House was used as offices by various organisations. At the beginning of the 21st century, the Clock House is now a specialist medical facility, with state of the art consulting rooms and equipment.