Description
The recorded history and restoration of The Laundry House in Mote Park set in 9 acres of gardens and fields. The Laundry House was founded in 1731 and was part of the Crofton Estate. There are many other landmarks of historical importance related to the estate in the local surroundings. The house was handed to Alexander Haggart the gamekeeper of the estate after 50 years of service and was lived in by his daughter Kitty Haggart until she passed away. The house has a rich history since then and we bought the house in 2002 needing plenty of renovation. We love restoring heritage properties and have had many happy years living in and transforming this property. It has a special feel, a unique setting and great neighbour families. This page shows the renovation of The Laundry House and when it was completed as a family home
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This photograph show`s the house about 1900 with Alexander Haggart in the doorway who worked as Gamekeeper on the Crofton estate.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYrNlmv_8O4 This video shows how The Laundry House was used by the many Lord Crofton`s who lived between 1731 and the 1950s, after that date it became the family home of the Haggart family who Lord Crofton in 1930 had "gifted" the house to his gamekeeper Alexander Haggart for 50 years loyal service to the estate. Fourteen children were born and raised in the house, it remained the home Alexanders daughter Katherine or Kitty Hagartt until her death in 1989.
Photos from The Laundry House's post
The living room when we first found the house,( note the trendy grass floor) then during cleaning and repointing the stonework, new roof is built, then dividing wall for kitchen, windows made and fitted as well as the under floor heating pipes(Mike& Max,Jess too) and alot of paint later we can light the stove.
Mote Park Conservation Group
Timeline Photos
The side garden at The Laundry House in Winter
Timeline Photos
Truly beautiful Mote park forest in deep winter. Taken by Annmarie.
Living in The Laundry House
Snowball fights on the front lawn
Mote Park, a Time and a Place
The Restoration of The Laundry House
Mike and Reg cleaning up after a day's lime mortar pointing.
Living in The Laundry House
Mike and Max learn to be Beekeepers
The Laundry house
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