Nammu Grapes House, Elmbridge

Grapes House sits at 79a on Esher High Street, a Grade II listed building dating back to the 17th century, right in the centre of town. Nammu operates the space across three floors plus a self-contained garden annexe, giving the whole building a residential, almost domestic character rather than a corporate one.

Original listed details run throughout, from fireplaces to ornate cornicing, and the mix of old features with practical office space makes for an unusual working environment. A communal kitchen on site means lunch or a coffee break doesn't mean leaving the building, and there's a break-out area for informal chats or a change of scene from the desk. Meeting rooms are available for calls or client visits, and natural light reaches most corners of the workspace across the three floors. The garden annexe offers a quieter, more private spot for anyone wanting to work away from the main building.

Esher High Street itself is well served by independent shops, cafes and restaurants, with Esher train station within walking distance for routes into London. The high street fills up at lunchtime with a good spread of places to eat, and a handful of pubs within a short walk make for an easy after-work pint. Esher has the feel of a proper market town, with none of the rush of close by London boroughs.