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Berkeley is proud to introduce Marryat Place, Wimbledon Village, SW19.

www.marryatplace.co.uk

Proud to be a member of the Berkeley Group of companies

Details correct at time of press. Computer generated images depict interiors, street scene and rear aspect and are indicative only.

Marryat Place, Wimbledon, London SW19 5BL

An exclusive development of just six outstanding 4/5 bedroom new homes, perfectly positioned within 500m of beautiful Wimbledon Village and the world renowned All England Lawn Tennis Club.

Off plan reservations are now being taken ahead of Summer 2014 occupations.

For more information please contact our selling agent, Savills Wimbledon, on 020 8971 8111

Prices from £2,650,000

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Drawing room ø dining room ø family room ø studyø kitchen/breakfast room ø master bedroom with en suite bathroomø 2 further bedrooms with en suite ø guest cloakroom ø utility roomø patio garden ø 239 sq m (2,569 sq ft) ø EPC=C

NEWLY REFURBISHED PERIOD HOUSE IN THE HEART OF KNIGHTSBRIDGEtrevor place, sw7

Guide £7.7 million Freehold

Savills KnightsbridgeWilliam [email protected]

020 7581 5234

Savills Sloane StreetNoel De [email protected]

020 7730 0822

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Berkeley is proud to introduce Marryat Place, Wimbledon Village, SW19.

www.marryatplace.co.uk

Proud to be a member of the Berkeley Group of companies

Details correct at time of press. Computer generated images depict interiors, street scene and rear aspect and are indicative only.

Marryat Place, Wimbledon, London SW19 5BL

An exclusive development of just six outstanding 4/5 bedroom new homes, perfectly positioned within 500m of beautiful Wimbledon Village and the world renowned All England Lawn Tennis Club.

Off plan reservations are now being taken ahead of Summer 2014 occupations.

For more information please contact our selling agent, Savills Wimbledon, on 020 8971 8111

Prices from £2,650,000

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Drawing room ø dining room ø family room ø studyø kitchen/breakfast room ø master bedroom with en suite bathroomø 2 further bedrooms with en suite ø guest cloakroom ø utility roomø patio garden ø 239 sq m (2,569 sq ft) ø EPC=C

NEWLY REFURBISHED PERIOD HOUSE IN THE HEART OF KNIGHTSBRIDGEtrevor place, sw7


Savills KnightsbridgeWilliam [email protected]

020 7581 5234

Savills Sloane StreetNoel De [email protected]

020 7730 0822

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QWhat tips and advice do you have for buying successfully in a booming market?

Stephen Holmes, associate director residential for Savills Kensington, replies...

AThe key to buying in a booming market is being organised and focused to ensure that you have all

of your ducks in a row before embarking on the process. If you are buying property as an investment, its viability will

be governed far more by the projected capital growth over the next five to ten years than the immediate rental return, which will typically be only circa three per cent gross in prime central London.

It is also worth looking ahead to what could potentially impinge on the enjoyment of that property going forward. Research upcoming infrastructure developments and planning permissions granted in the area, as well as any changes you might want to make to your proposed purchase, so as not to be disappointed further down the line.

In a booming market, demand outstrips supply and as a result vendors can pick and choose their buyers. The power balance shifts and consequently buyers need to make themselves look as attractive as possible. You must research your market and be ready to pounce when the right property comes along, otherwise you risk losing out.

Indeed, it is not just finance that will play a part in this type of market. Other factors such as whether or not there is a chain, how quickly you can reach completion, and personal and emotional ties will all help influence the vendors’ decision.

It is also important to remember that the value in a property is not just the purchase price but also the enjoyment you get out from living in it. It is vital to buy for the right reasons. It is unlikely that a buyer will find a property that fits their needs 100 per cent, so it is important to know exactly which characteristics you must have, and which you will compromise on, so that when the right property comes along you really do recognise it.

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More than you’re looking for.

Savills. Flying the flag

for London propertiesall over the world.

62% of Prime Central London properties are sold or let to people outside the UK. So with over 500

offices and associates globally, we are perfectly placed to find you the perfect buyer or tenant.*

*Source: Savills Research

Jonathan Hewlett Head of London Residential +44 (0) 20 7730 0822 [email protected]

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NEWS AND FEATURES

24MARKET VIEW Sales tactics. Fresh bread, brewed coffee, off-white paint – does it all

work, asks Robert Bailey.

24VERTICAL LIVING Towering solutions. Vertical villages in cities across the world are

finding sustainable answers.

25LONDON VOICE Supply and demand. Buyers must have everything in place for a

quick transaction, advises Jonathan Mount

25PROPERTY TALK Kerb appeal. Entice potential buyers by making first impressions

count, reports Cheryl Markosky.

26MONEY Preparing for the rate rise. Predictions for an increase next spring are

‘about right’, reports Duncan Farmer.

26BEST BUYS Fixed, discount or tracker – check out the facts, figures and interest rates

from our current top ten mortgages.

28LONDON EYE Boxing clever. An estate agent is offering clients free storage to help

them to de-clutter before selling.

82COUNTRY PROPERTY Your guide to an inspiring selection of excellent homes

currently for sale in rural locations.

FOR SALE & TO LET

40MARYLEBONE, MAYFAIR, PIMLICO, BELGRAVIA, KNIGHTSBRIDGE,

CHELSEA, SOUTH KENSINGTON, HIGHBURY & ISLINGTON Dual potential. Two neighbouring properties present a huge opportunity to create one grand home in a celebrity neighbourhood.

52KENSINGTON, NOTTING HILL, PADDINGTON, HOLLAND PARK,

FULHAM, BROOK GREEN Just turn the key. A rebuilt, extended and refurbished house overlooking Eel Brook Common is ready to move into.

121LETTINGS LOWDOWN Lifestyle choices. Demand for renting over buying

a property in London remains high, reports Harriet Sendall.

savills.co.uk

More than you’re looking for.

Savills. Flying the flag

for London propertiesall over the world.

62% of Prime Central London properties are sold or let to people outside the UK. So with over 500

offices and associates globally, we are perfectly placed to find you the perfect buyer or tenant.*

*Source: Savills Research

Jonathan Hewlett Head of London Residential +44 (0) 20 7730 0822 [email protected]

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Savills Sloane StreetChristian [email protected]

020 7730 0822

Reception room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø master bedroom suite ø further bedroomø bathroom ø 98 sq m (1,060 sq ft) ø EPC=E

WELL PROPORTIONED LATERAL FLAT WITH GOOD CEILING HEIGHTSpont street, sw1

Guide £1.95 million Leasehold, approximately 65 years remaining

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020 7730 0822

Reception room ø dining room ø kitchen ø master bedroom suite ø further bedroom ø bathroomø guest cloakroom ø communal garden ø 150 sq m (1,619 sq ft) ø EPC=D

A WONDERFUL SPACIOUS FLAT WITH ACCESS TO COMMUNAL GARDENScheyne place, sw3

Guide £2.495 million Leasehold, plus Share of Freehold




1savills.co.uk


020 7730 0822

Reception room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø master bedroom suite ø further bedroomø bathroom ø 98 sq m (1,060 sq ft) ø EPC=E

WELL PROPORTIONED LATERAL FLAT WITH GOOD CEILING HEIGHTSpont street, sw1

Guide £1.95 million Leasehold, approximately 65 years remaining

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020 7730 0822

Reception room ø dining room ø kitchen ø master bedroom suite ø further bedroom ø bathroomø guest cloakroom ø communal garden ø 150 sq m (1,619 sq ft) ø EPC=D

A WONDERFUL SPACIOUS FLAT WITH ACCESS TO COMMUNAL GARDENScheyne place, sw3

Guide £2.495 million Leasehold, plus Share of Freehold

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*£36 inc VAT for each additional tenant/occupant/guarantor reference where required. Inventory check out fee – charged at the end of or early termination of the tenancy and the amount is dependent on the property size and whether furnished/unfurnished. For more details, visit www.savills.co.uk/fees.

Savills KensingtonAgnieszka [email protected]

020 7535 3333

AN EXCELLENT TWO BEDROOMKENSINGTON APARTMENT

airlie gardens, w8

2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø reception roomø kitchen ø wooden floors ø lift ø beautiful views withaccess to communal gardens ø 90 sq m (965 sq ft)ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=D

Furnished £775 per week+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee andother charges may apply*

Savills KensingtonEleanor [email protected]

020 7535 3333

A NEW DEVELOPMENT WITHEXCEPTIONAL LEISUREFACILITIES

wolfe house, w14

2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø reception room ø openplan kitchen ø balcony ø swimming pool ø sauna andsteam room ø cinema ø gym ø 24hr concierge ø off-street parking ø 77 sq m (832 sq ft) ø Council Tax TBCø EPC=B

Unfurnished £1,000 per week+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee andother charges may apply*

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Savills ChelseaOliver [email protected]

020 7578 9020

BEAUTIFULLY REFURBISHEDSECOND FLOOR CONVERSION

cathcart road, sw10

Bedroom ø bathroom ø reception roomø open plan kitchen ø high ceilings ø wooden flooringø 47 sq m (510 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=D

Flexible furnishings £650 per week+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee andother charges may apply*

Savills ChelseaIzzy [email protected]

020 7578 9020

BEATIFULLY PRESENTEDAPARTMENT WITH PERIODFEATURES

onslow gardens, sw7

Master bedroom suite ø 2 further bedroomsø family bathroom ø reception room ø kitchenø private patio ø direct access to communal gardensø 124 sq m (1,340 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=C






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Savills KensingtonAgnieszka [email protected]

020 7535 3333

AN EXCELLENT TWO BEDROOMKENSINGTON APARTMENT

airlie gardens, w8

2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø reception roomø kitchen ø wooden floors ø lift ø beautiful views withaccess to communal gardens ø 90 sq m (965 sq ft)ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=D

Furnished £775 per week+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee andother charges may apply*

Savills KensingtonEleanor [email protected]

020 7535 3333

A NEW DEVELOPMENT WITHEXCEPTIONAL LEISUREFACILITIES

wolfe house, w14

2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø reception room ø openplan kitchen ø balcony ø swimming pool ø sauna andsteam room ø cinema ø gym ø 24hr concierge ø off-street parking ø 77 sq m (832 sq ft) ø Council Tax TBCø EPC=B



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Savills ChelseaOliver [email protected]

020 7578 9020

BEAUTIFULLY REFURBISHEDSECOND FLOOR CONVERSION

cathcart road, sw10

Bedroom ø bathroom ø reception roomø open plan kitchen ø high ceilings ø wooden flooringø 47 sq m (510 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=D

Flexible furnishings £650 per week+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee andother charges may apply*

Savills ChelseaIzzy [email protected]

020 7578 9020

BEATIFULLY PRESENTEDAPARTMENT WITH PERIODFEATURES

onslow gardens, sw7

Master bedroom suite ø 2 further bedroomsø family bathroom ø reception room ø kitchenø private patio ø direct access to communal gardensø 124 sq m (1,340 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=C


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Cheyne Walk, Chelsea SW3Three bedroom flat with good proportionsA three bedroom, three bathroom property in Mores Garden – a prestigious portered mansion block. 2 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, bedroom 3/study, bathroom, reception room, kitchen, entrance hall, communal garden, vault storage and porter. EPC rating D. Approximately 148 sq m (1,591 sq ft)Share of freeholdGuide price: £2,300,000

(CHL120257)

KnightFrank.co.uk/[email protected] 3641 7731

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Elvaston Place, South Kensington SW7Two bedroom apartment with garageLocated along a quiet residential street, this beautiful lateral flat boasts contemporary interiors. Reception room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms with en suites, cloak room, lift, garage. EPC rating E. Approximately 79 sq m (851 sq ft) Leasehold with approximately 959 yearsGuide price: £1,795,000

(STK140030)


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Egerton Gardens, Knightsbridge SW3A perfect pied-á-terreAn immaculate two bedroom garden flat which has been beautifully refurbished to exacting standards. Master bedroom suite, guest bedroom with direct garden access, shower room, south facing reception room, kitchen, entrance hall, direct access to communal gardens. EPC rating C. Approximately 83.7 sq m (901 sq ft)Leasehold: approximately 91 years remainingGuide price: £2,995,000

(SLA130298)


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Carlyle Square, Chelsea SW3Five bedroom freehold houseAn immaculate freehold house ideally positioned in this highly sought after Chelsea garden square. The property enjoys excellent width and a pretty rear garden. 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, double reception room, dining room, kitchen, private rear garden, access to the communal gardens. EPC rating D. Approximately 330 sq m (3,553 sq ft)Freehold

(SLA120043)


Knightfrank.co.uk/[email protected] 3641 7731

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Wellington Square, Chelsea SW3Grade II Listed house in garden squareAn impressive Grade II listed house located in this highly sought after white stucco garden square in the heart of Chelsea. 5 bedrooms, 3 bath/shower rooms, bedroom 6/sitting room, kitchen/dining room, double reception room/study, cloakroom, utility room, rear garden. EPC rating E. Approximately 267 sq m ﴾2,874 sq ft)FreeholdGuide price: £5,950,000

﴾SLA110175)


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Percy Street, Fitzrovia W1Outstanding family homeA beautifully presented Grade II listed town house of Georgian proportions arranged over five floors and benefitting from private outside space. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 reception rooms, playroom, gym, terrace. Approximately 408 sq m (4,392 sq ft)

Freehold

Guide price: £5,950,000


(MRY140031)

Portland Place, Marylebone W1Substanial lateral apartment A truly elegant lateral apartment encompassing the entire fourth floor of a Portland stone fronted mansion block on the grand boulevard of Portland Place. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, kitchen / breakfast room, utility room, entrance hall, lift, 24 hr concierge. EPC rating C. Approximately 463 sq m (4,983 sq ft)

Leasehold



(MRY110010)

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Parkside Gardens, Wimbledon SW19Detached family houseAn attractive and well-presented detached house on an extremely popular road in Wimbledon Village. Master bedroom suite, 6 further bedrooms (3 en suite), 2 bath/shower rooms, reception room, dining room, study, office, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 cloakrooms, garden, off street parking. EPC rating C. Approximately 712.8 sq m (7,673 sq ft)

Freehold



(WMB130264)

Heathview Gardens, Putney Heath SW15Magnificent detached houseAn impressive house that has been painstakingly refurbished and restored on a plot in excess of one acre. Master bedroom suite, 6 further bedrooms (1 en suite), 2 bathrooms, drawing room, dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, boot room, games room, laundry room, indoor swimming pool and shower, wine cellar, independent 1 bedroom coach house, stables, garage, garden. EPC rating F. Approximately 1,269 sq m (13,660 sq ft)

Freehold



(WMB060267)

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Eaton Square, Belgravia SW1WA contemporary two bedroom flat for rent with excellent reception rooms. Master bedroom with en suite, bedroom, bathroom, study/bedroom 3, reception room, dining room, kitchen, juliet balconies, lift access. EPC rating D. Approximately 143 sq m (1,541 sq ft)

Available furnished

Guide price: £2,750 per week

Belgravia LettingsKnightFrank.co.uk/lettings020 3641 6002 [email protected]

Upper Belgrave Street, Belgravia SW1XA bright and spacious two bedroom apartment for rent with wood floors and ample storage. Master bedroom with en suite, double bedroom with en suite, large open plan reception room with kitchen area, cloakroom, lift, porter. EPC rating C. Approximately 127 sq m (1,367 sq ft)

Available furnished



Cambridge Street, Pimlico SW1VAn exceptional one bedroom flat for rent positioned on the first floor. The property has been completely refurbished to exacting standards with clever use of space. Bedroom, bathroom, open plan kitchen with reception area, balcony. Approximately 46 sq m (495 sq ft)

Available furnished

Guide price: £500 per week Long letGuide price: £750 per week Short let


Sloane Court West, Sloane Square SW3A spectacular one bedroom flat to rent off Sloane Square. The flat is positioned in this beautiful period building and includes a high standard of fixtures and fittings. Double bedroom, bathroom, reception room, kitchen, lift, caretaker. EPC rating: C. Approximately 62 sq m (665 sq ft)

Available furnished

Guide price: £850 per week


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Kensington Court, Kensington W8A newly refurbished two bedroom apartment to rent in Kensington. The property boasts a lovely reception room with high ceilings and a Juliet balcony. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, balcony. EPC rating D. Approximately 635 sq ft (59 sq m)

Available furnished


Kensington LettingsKnightFrank.co.uk/lettings020 3641 7307 [email protected]

Campden Hill Court, Kensington W8Spacious and newly refurbished mansion flat in this popular portered block situated on the fifth floor. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, eat in kitchen, cloakroom, lift, porter. EPC rating F. Approximately 2083 sq ft (194 sq m)

Available unfurnished



Pembroke Mews, Kensington W8An extremely stylish and spacious house to rent in a quiet mews just off High Street Kensington. The property is set over three floors with high ceilings and is extremely light throughout. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double reception room, open plan kitchen, cloakroom terrace. EPC rating D.

Available furnished or unfurnished



Plane Tree House, Kensington W8A well-presented two bedroom flat that has recently undergone a complete refurbishment and is situated close to the amenities of both Kensington and Holland Park. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, balcony. EPC rating D. Approximately 1055 sq ft (98 sq m)




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Hans Place, Knightsbridge SW3A light second floor flat with west facing views over a popular Knightsbridge garden square. 2 bedrooms, en suite bathroom, shower room, reception room, drawing room, kitchen, lift and caretaker. EPC rating C. Approximately 101 sq m (1,089 sq ft)

Available furnished


Knightsbridge LettingsKnightFrank.co.uk/lettings020 3641 6018 [email protected]

Smith Terrace, Chelsea SW3 A lovely family house in a quiet street close to King’s Road. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, shower room, reception room with wood floors, open plan kitchen/dining room, utility room, paved garden and roof terrace. EPC rating D. Approximately 178 sq m (1,916 sq ft)




Beaufort Gardens, Knightsbridge SW3A newly refurbished maisonette in a lovely period building combining modern style with traditional elegance. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, eat-in kitchen, cloakroom and air conditioning. EPC rating B. Approximately 174 sq m (1,870 sq ft)

Available furnished



Charles II Place, Chelsea SW3A well presented three bedroom house in a secure development in the heart of Chelsea. 3 bedrooms, bathroom, en suite shower room, reception room, tv/family room, eat-in kitchen, garage and porter. EPC rating C. Approximately 168 sq m (1,803 sq ft)




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Park Walk, Chelsea SW10This two bedroom first floor flat offers lateral space with a stunning open plan kitchen/reception room with plenty of natural light. Master bedroom with en suite shower room, bedroom, bathroom, reception room/kitchen. EPC rating C. Approximately 85 sq m (919 sq ft)

Available furnished


Chelsea LettingsKnightFrank.co.uk/lettings020 3641 6023 [email protected]

Fawcett Street, Chelsea SW10A pretty two bedroom flat which has been recently renovated. Both bedrooms have access to a private terrace and the South facing reception room boasts high ceilings. 2 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen/reception room, terrace. EPC rating E. Approximately 45 sq m (484 sq ft)

Available furnished



Westgate Terrace, Chelsea SW10This first floor flat has been meticulously refurbished throughout and offers generous proportions, high ceilings and an exceptional finish. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, reception room/dining room. EPC rating C. Approximately 77 sq m (829 sq ft)

Available furnished

Guide price: £795 per week long let. £1,300 per week short let


Elm Park Gardens, Chelsea SW10This raised ground and lower ground floor property benefits from good proportions, high ceilings and wooden flooring throughout. 2 double bedrooms, bathroom, reception room, kitchen. EPC rating D. Approximately 77 sq m (829 sq ft).

Available furnished



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Vertical villages rising up in cities across the world are delivering new solutions to urban living, reports a new book. Generous communal spaces promote interaction between neighbours and sustainable designs conserve land, energy and materials.

Cutting-edge interior designers, architects and developers are creating a new generation of high-density urban apartment complexes and reinventing vertical city living for the 21st century. Vertical Living, produced in collaboration with leading lifestyle and interiors developer Yoo, takes a close look around dozens of the world’s most high-end, high-rise apartments and features interviews

with top international designers.Yoo co-founder John Hitchcox

(pictured) says today’s clients care more deeply about protecting the environment, maintaining a sustainable lifestyle and giving back to the planet. “Tall buildings are more sustainable, require less real estate and have a lower overall impact on the environment than urban sprawl,” he says.

“Vertical living validates our desire to protect green spaces. In the coming years there will be more demand for innovations in the way we live.”

Vertical Living: Interior Experiences by yoo, Dominic Bradbury and John Hitchcox, £19.95, Thames & Hudson

marketviewThe smell of freshly baked bread or brewed coffee, paint everything off-white, de-personalise and

de-clutter – does it all work, asks property finder Robert Bailey.

Everyone thinks they know the tricks (even if they do not always employ them) for selling a property. Thing is, all the Cire Trudon scented candles in the world will not help a home to sell if it has fundamental flaws.

Chief among the flaws is overpricing. In this market, even the most blighted of properties will sell if it is priced accordingly, but too many vendors think that if they ask that little bit more, some unsuspecting buyer might actually pay it. Tsk tsk, this is the biggest mistake a vendor can make.

The key to a successful property marketing campaign is to generate interest and get buyers through the door, so sellers should put the property on at a realistic price. In the current market, it is likely to instigate a bidding war and I have even seen properties sell for 50 per cent over the asking price using this strategy.

It may sound simple, but give the place a lick of paint and make sure the property is immaculately tidy. If the tenant is going to put buyers off, wait until the tenancy ends before putting the property on the market. I would also strongly suggest getting hardwood floors professionally cleaned and waxed, and replacing any carpets. It gives the property an instant facelift for relatively little money.

If it is a flat, ensure the communal areas are freshly decorated. That old saying about never getting a second chance to make a first impression is true, and if the communal areas need redecorating, start hassling the residents’ committee long before the property is put on the market. If they are un-persuadable, it might be worth covering the cost of decorating the hallway yourself.

Another money loser for flat owners is failing to extend the lease. Yes it’s a hassle but, believe me, a buyer will negotiate for more off the sale price than it would cost to extend. If you do not have the funds to extend the lease, you should at least reach the point where a figure to do so has been agreed with the freeholder.

A short lease is also going to narrow the field of potential buyers. Indeed, many lenders will not be interested in providing a mortgage on a property with less than about 40 years remaining on the lease.

Just because it is a seller’s market does not mean sellers should be complacent. Anything priced correctly will sell but your home is probably your biggest asset. Don’t leave money on the table.

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Spring is here, so give your home kerb appeal. Cheryl Markosky talks to the experts.

Good furnishings ensure a property photographs well, an important first step in the marketing process, says Simon Godson at WA Ellis. “The way a home is dressed is vital. A well thought-out, furnished property will attract attention before an unfurnished one.”

Godson notes some of his clients spend considerable time setting the scene by lighting fragranced candles (normally Jo Malone or Diptyque), and placing fresh flowers (in clean water). “Cushions will be puffed up and cashmere or fur throws put in place,” he adds.

While dead plants can be forgiven in the bitter winter, bright flowers and healthy gardens make a huge difference when the sun is out, suggests Dean Moriarty of Savills Brook Green.

“Buyers can usually see past scruffy sofas or scratched tables that they know aren’t there to stay, but they find it harder to overcome poor paintwork and dodgy doors,” he cautions. “First impressions certainly count, so make sure rubbish is hidden and the exterior of the property is as appealing as possible.”

Nicholas Spencer from Henry & James, Chelsea Green, points out sellers might be home-blind and used to ‘stuff’ lying around, but viewers are not.

He advises: “Take out, store or sell anything inherited, over-sized or out of keeping with the rest of the decor (usually the same piece). Anything too personal, jovial, or ‘inappropriate’: hide it and don’t just stuff it in the wardrobe. There’s nothing more likely to turn off a buyer than something dead, buzzing, or from a bygone era. If you wouldn’t let a new girlfriend see it, it’s best not to let a potential buyer see it either.”

Pay attention to simple things, such as making sure all the light bulbs work, suggests Joseph Divito from Foxtons Pimlico and Westminster. His top three must-do’s, if you’re spending money on anything, are: place clutter in storage, paint walls with neutral colours, and fit new carpets if yours are old and threadbare.

Make your front entrance magnificent, declares Robert Oatley of Chesterton Humberts Westminster and Pimlico. “If you have a grotty front door, replace it with a new one – if anything, for security reasons – and make sure it complements the house and surrounding properties.”

And front door plants can make a property hugely inviting. “Bay trees or boxed pyramids are popular and inexpensive, costing from about £10 at your local garden centre,” Oatley adds.

Special report by Jonathan Mount, associate for the London team of The Buying Solution

As we approach the end of the first quarter of 2014, the market in

prime central London (PCL) continues to exhibit many of the patterns we saw last year.

The recent news that inflation has fallen below the government’s target of 2 per cent will serve to keep interest rates low for the foreseeable future and certainly until the end of this year. Indeed Martin Weale of the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee suggested at the end of February that interest rates were unlikely to rise until the spring of 2015.

This, coupled with the usual drivers for investment in PCL – such as first class education, an established and regulated ‘safe haven’ property market, diverse culture and a relatively weak pound (although this is changing) – will continue to motivate international and domestic purchasers alike.

The market during 2013 in PCL rose by 7.5 per cent, according to Land Registry statistics. However, this was an average taken over the entire market. When drilling down and analysing the performance over different price bands, there are clear areas of the market outperforming others.

Year on year (February 2012 to February 2013) the market in PCL rose by 14.4 per cent below £1m, 11.2 per cent from £1m to £2m, 6.5 per cent £2m to £5m, 4 per cent £5m to £10m, and 3.4 per cent above £10m. The main reasons for this disparity in the performance of different markets are the tax changes that come into effect on investments in excess of £2m.

We predict that this is a trend that will continue for the remainder of 2014. If anything, it may become more pronounced as we approach the end of the year and get closer to the General Election in May 2015, which will bring with it the inevitable discussions around a proposed mansion tax.

While the outlook for price growth in PCL is generally positive, one thing that

may have an impact is the strengthening of the pound. Over the past year, the pound has strengthened by circa 8.4 per cent against the US dollar, which is making it more expensive not only for the US but for all countries with currencies pegged against the dollar (such as many in the Middle East) to buy in the UK. If this continues, we may see demand from certain regions wane somewhat.

Those looking to invest in PCL property should be aware that levels of competition are higher now than they have been for some time. The imbalance in supply and demand is now 24 per cent higher than 12 months ago. In other words, there are more people competing for a smaller number of properties.

This, therefore, means that it is more important than ever for purchasers to have everything in place in order to ensure they are able to transact quickly. This is particularly pertinent in the property market below £2m, which is incredibly competitive, and we have seen the majority of sensibly priced stock so far in 2014 achieve asking price or above.

Once a sale has been agreed, it is worth seriously considering putting an exclusivity period in place. In a market where gazumping is particularly prevalent, this will perhaps deter the vendor from considering any other bids and interest.

*All statistics are from Knight Frank Residential Research unless otherwise stated.

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Preparing for the rate rise

Predictions for next spring ‘about right’, reports Duncan FarmerIt now seems highly likely that the Bank of England will raise interest rates next spring – a year from now – because wages

are rising at or slightly faster than inflation. One member of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee, which sets rates, came up with the April date in a television interview and Mark Carney, the Bank’s governor, agreed the date was ‘about right’.

The wholesale money markets, which are a good indicator of future interest rates, suggest that rates will not rise by much. In fact, the idea of rates returning to their most recent highs of five per cent is thought unlikely by all but the most pessimistic commentators.

The fact that wages are rising at two per cent means that most people in work will be able to afford an increase in their monthly mortgage payments, but over the next 12 months there is plenty borrowers can do to soften the blow of higher payments.

The fixed-rate mortgage market remains buoyant and competitive, and as our best buy tables show, there are plenty of loans available now to which borrowers could switch and, almost certainly in the short term, reduce their payments, and certainly in the long term avoid the worry of rising rates.

However, the fixed-rate mortgage market is confused with some lenders raising their rates even though swap rates, the rate at which borrowers lend to each other, are falling. This is particularly obvious in the five-year market. Ray Boulger, of broker John Charcol believes this is because increased demand from borrowers is putting stress on lenders’ admin departments, and their response has been to make some products less attractive – for now at least.

“Therefore the short-term message for anyone wanting a five-year fix is not to hang around – rates are only going one way in the short term - but it would not be wise to chase rates up very far,” says Boulger, who singles out Hinckley & Rugby Building Society’s five-year fixed rate loan with a rate of 3.55 per cent for loans of up to 80 per cent.

Making regular or one-off lump-sum payments off your existing loan is also a great way to reduce the burden of higher rates. Whatever can you pay off your outstanding loan now will leave lower balance on which higher rates could be applied next year. Making regular overpayments will also get you into the habit of meeting higher monthly repayments. Most lenders allow repayments up to a certain percentage of the loan without penalty.

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Current Best Buy MortgagesSource: John Charcol Fixed Rate – 2 years

moneytip£ Those keeping an eye on the ‘best buy’

tables would have noticed that over the past few months, interest rates on fixed mortgages have been creeping up. The lowest-priced

deals have gone, but there are plenty of good rates still available.

Fixed rates are still cheap relative to where they were several years ago, but from here on there is only one way for pricing to go – and that’s up. Although many proclaim to know when interest rates will move, it is not an exact science. However, if you cannot afford for your mortgage repayments to rise, fixing is the only option.

If you need to purchase or remortgage in the next few months, it is worth looking at what is available now and securing a deal in advance. Some lenders will let you secure a rate up to six months before you need it, so you can lock into a cheap fix now.

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FeeExit Fee

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NatWest 1.85% 31/7/16 4.00% 3.9% APR 60% None 2/1% to 31/7/16. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £995 Nil On remortgages free valuation and free legal fees.

Nationwide 1.99% 2 years 3.99% 3.9% APR 70% None3% to last day of month in 2 years. Can repay up to

10% p.a. ERC free£999* £90

*FTBs: £499. On remortgages free valuation and free legal fees.

Accord 2.09% 31/3/16 5.99% 5.8% APR 75% None 2/1% to 31/3/16. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £975 £90 Flexible. Available with offset facility at 2.29%.

Leeds 2.19% 30/4/16 5.69% 5.5% APR 80% None 3/2% to 30/4/16. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £999 £199

Skipton 2.89% 31/5/16 5.49% 5.3% APR 85% None 3/2% to 31/5/16. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £495 £125 On remortgages free valuation/legal fees

Hinckley & Rugby 3.79% 2 years 5.64% 5.5% APR 90% None Nil £990 £150 Free valuation. On remortgages free legal fees.


Flood banks supportBanks have come in for almost incessant criticism over the past seven years, but now perhaps they deserve some plaudits.

After the floods, which left thousands of homeowners and businesses in dire need, many banks and building societies have been doing their bit to help. HSBC, Lloyds, Nationwide, RBS/NatWest and Santander have introduced a range of measures for clients affected by the flooding.

These include payment holidays on loans and mortgages, extensions to overdrafts or loans, and fast-track applications to help people pay for emergency repairs while they wait for insurers to meet their claims.

Although the waters did not make it into central London, it might be worth calling your bank (as well as your insurer) if you are ever struck by a similar disaster.


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Lender Rate UntilRev. Rate

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FeeExit Fee

Notes

NatWest 2.95% 31/7/19 4.00% 3.8% APR 60% None 5/4/3/2/1% to 31/7/19. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free. £995 Nil On remortgages free legal fees

Post Office 2.98% 31/3/19 4.49% 4.3% APR 75% None 5% to 31/3/19. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free. £1,475 £195


Leeds 3.79% 30/4/19 5.69% 4.3% APR 85% None 5/5/4/3/12% to 30/4/19. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £999 £199

Yorkshire B S 4.34% 30/4/19 4.99% 4.9% APR 90% None 4/4/3/2/1% to 30/4/19. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £975 £90 Flexible.

Santander 5.49% 2/5/19 4.74% 4.9% APR 95% None 5% to 2/5/19 + £250 to 2/3/16. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free Nil £225 Purchase only. Free valuation and £250 cashback

Coventry 2.00% Term N/A 2.1% APR 65% None Nil £999 £125Free valuation. On remortgages free legal fees.

Flexible.

Hanley1.99%

(3.2% disc)2 years 5.19% 5.1% APR 80% None

2% in 2 years.Can repay up to 25% p.a. ERC free

£250 £56Free valuation up to £250K.

£250 cashback.

Coventry 2.75% Term N/A 2.8% APR 85% None Nil £999 £125Free valuation. On remortgages free legal fees.

Flexible.

Furness3.25%



£999 £90 On remortgages free valuation and free legal fees.

Hanley4.19%



£250 £56Purchase only. Free valuation up to £250K.

£250 cashback.

Fixed Rate – 5 years / Variable, including tracker and discount

Borrowing more to climb on the ladderFirst-time buyers have been driving the mortgage market forward in the past year, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders, but they have been borrowing more to get on the housing ladder.

Figures from the council show that they borrowed 3.3 times their annual salary on average in 2013 compared with 3.26 in 2012.

The number of loans made to first-time buyers was up by 23 per cent in 2013 compared with 2012, but on average these borrowers still needed to find a 20 per cent deposit. The total number of loans to first-time buyers reached 268,800, which was 44 per cent of all home loans advanced for house purchases in 2013, and was the highest proportion since the turn of the new millennium. However, the total amount of money borrowed by homeowners last year was still less than half of that seen at the peak of the housing boom in 2007.

SMALL FEARSA group of UK lenders is increasing rates on mortgages for borrowers with small deposits because of increasing funding costs and fears of rising interest rates.

Yorkshire Building Society Group and Aldermore have raised rates on 95 per cent loan-to-value mortgages, which it launched last November, undercutting most of the big lenders. Its rates have risen by 0.2 per cent, which follows an earlier rise of 0.1 per cent.


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3.2 Times salary is the average ratio borrowed by first-time buyers.

12 Months until the Bank of England is most likely to raise interest rates.

£140Difference in monthly repayments on a

£500,000 Halifax mortgage should rates rise by 0.5 per cent.

3% Level at which the Bank of England base

rate will peak, according to analysts, rather than 5 per cent in pre-credit crunch days.

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Agent boxes clever to help clients de-clutterEstate agent Douglas & Gordon is partnering storage-by-the-box company WeStore to offer its clients a free de-cluttering service.

Clients instructing D&G as sole agents will now be offered three months of free storage to allow them to de-clutter and prepare their home for a sale. WeStore will deliver empty boxes straight to the door and collect them once they have been packed up, so the homeowners don’t have to lift a finger – or a box.

The online inventory allows clients to check the contents of boxes at any time, so if you need something sooner than you think, you’ll know which box you need to get back. They’ll also deliver your boxes to your new home.

“One of the biggest challenges a homeowner faces when putting their home

on the sales market is trying to reduce the clutter and present the property at its best,” said Ed Mead, D&G executive director (pictured, left).

“While we can consult vendors on what to remove from their property, many of our clients don’t have the space or time to store these items ahead of the sales process. This new service is quick, simple and secure and should help make the sales process even more stress-free for our clients.”

WeStore CEO Henry Villiers (also pictured) said: “Our easy-to-use, innovative storage system allows de-cluttering without the additional hassle of having to hire a van or visit a storage facility.” More information from Douglas & Gordon on 020 7963 4600.

Global city warsLondon is currently the world’s top city for the ultra-wealthy, but New York is poised to take its crown by 2023, according to a new report.

Knight Frank’s Wealth Report, an annual analysis of wealth flows and property investment around the world, shows that by 2024 three of the top five most important cities for ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHWNIs) will be in Asia.

New York will overtake London at the top, followed by Hong Kong in third place, Singapore fourth, and Shanghai replacing Geneva in fifth.

Over the last year, the global response to the financial crisis continued to boost property markets in many parts of the world. Liam Bailey, Knight Frank’s head of residential research, said: “History, location and their long-established wealth mean that London and New York’s positions look unassailable, at least for now. It is further down our leader board that the real city wars are being waged.”

Money in marketingSarah-Beth Money has been appointed to head the marketing and PR department of estate agent Henry & James.

She will be responsible for digital strategy and coordinate advertising and media opportunities with the sales and lettings teams across both the Chelsea and Belgravia offices.

Sarah-Beth previously worked for London agency PRCo, specialising in real estate and travel and working on overseas projects including high-end residential and hotel developments.

Henry & James chief executive James Bailey said: “Sara-Beth will be a key asset to the team with regards to client management and future new business opportunities.”

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Askew Road opensMarsh & Parsons continues its rapid expansion with the opening of the new Askew Road office, the estate agency’s 19th in London. Refurbished at a cost of £200,000, it will cover Shepherds Bush, Acton, Wendell Park and Ravenscourt Park.

Askew Road will complement the agency’s existing Brook Green office and strengthen their presence in an area experiencing high demand from buyers and tenants moving west from central London. To celebrate, Marsh & Parsons will be offering customers in the area a zero per cent sales fee for the first three months following the March opening.

Marsh & Parsons chief executive Peter Rollings said: “The office opening reflects growing demand for property in the area, which is becoming an increasingly fashionable part of west London. We will be launching with a full sales and lettings team to complement the existing team of 15 at our Brook Green office.”

Sales manager at the new office is George Baskerville, who moves from North Kensington office, and lettings manager Laurie Emsworth, former lettings valuer at Brook Green and Fulham offices.

Rosie’s Olympic dreamGet Living London’s 100th private rental home has been taken up in London’s newest neighbourhood at East Village, former London 2012 athletes village, recently voted Best New Place to Live at the London Planning Awards.

The first homes were handed over to Get Living London in November 2013 and the latest renters, Rosie Sperring and Jamie Worth, have just moved in so there are now more than 200 private renters living in East Village.

Rosie, a technology analyst, and her partner Jamie have a one-bed home at Vesta House. “The area is perfect for us with transport links all over the city, Westfield shopping centre next door, and the availability of local services such as the health centre. And I can’t wait to use the Olympic Park’s swimming pool!” said Rosie.

Numbers add up to optimistic lettings forecast‘In Numbers’ research information by estate agent Savills is a valuable data resource providing expert insights into local property markets across London and beyond.

Louise Good, head of Savills Kensington Lettings, said Kensington and Notting Hill areas saw a minor decrease in annual price growth last year, but five-year growth from 2008 remained strong at 10.4 per cent.

“Across London the forecast for lettings is optimistic, with a 2.5 per cent rise expected in 2014, growing to a price increase of 20.4 per cent by 2018,” said Louise.

“Interest from international tenants is rife across all price bands, with Western Europeans and North Americans in particular attracted to the area’s grandeur and charm.”

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A beautifully presented triplex apartment withfabulous proportions over the ground, first andsecond floor of this impressive white stucco-frontedbuilding.

Master bedroom with dressing room and en-suitebathroom, 2 further double bedrooms, Bedroom 4,3 further bathrooms, Drawing room, Receptionroom, Kitchen/breakfast room, Study, EPC: D.

Kensington Gate Sales020 7581 1152 | [email protected]

£4,250,000Share of FreeholdElvaston Place SW7

A beautifully presented flat in a sought-afterKensington location. The property is spaciousthroughout with high ceilings and a generousreception room.

Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, Secondbedroom with en-suite shower room, Reception/dining room, Kitchen, Cloakroom, Utility room,Patio, EPC: D.

Kensington Gate Sales020 7581 1152 | [email protected]

£1,750,000LeaseholdLexham Gardens W8

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An extremely special maisonette over the groundand lower ground floors of this period buildingincorporating 1,031 sq.ft. of well used space.

3 bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Diningroom, Kitchen, Cloakroom, Terrace, EPC: D.

Notting Hill Sales020 7727 7777 | [email protected]

£1,300,000Share of FreeholdWestbourne Park Road W2

A fabulous two bedroom garden flat ofapproximately 1,150 sq.ft. located on the highlysought-after Warwick Square.

Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, Secondbedroom/dining room, Reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Patio, Cloakroom and utility room,EPC: B.

Pimlico & Westminster Sales020 7931 8200 | [email protected]

£1,250,000Share of FreeholdWarwick Square SW1V

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An incredibly unique four bedroom property offering1,205 sq.ft. of immaculately presented living spacein the heart of Parsons Green.

Master bedroom, En-suite shower room, 3 furtherbedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Patio, Garden, EPC: C.

Fulham Sales020 7731 4391 | [email protected]

£1,200,000Share of FreeholdBeaconsfield Walk SW6

A wonderful garden apartment set in this excellentlocation moments from Portobello Road.

2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Third bedroom/study, Open-plan kitchen/reception/dining room,Garden, EPC: C.

Notting Hill Sales020 7727 7777 | [email protected]

£1,150,000LeaseholdSt. Lukes Road W11

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Seriously... The grass really is greener.

For more information, contact Sam at The London Office on 020 7839 0888 or Katie at Douglas & Gordon on 020 7924 2000

Meet 32 hand-picked country estate agents, who can provide objective, balanced advice and show you some of the finest property outside the capital, from chocolate box cottages to country estates.

A little taste of the country including racing pigs and face painting makes for a fun afternoon for all the family.

Racing Pigs Face Painting Indoor Grass

2–7pmMarch 27thAdmission Free

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A stunning duplex penthouse apartment which has been finished toan exceptional standard.

5 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 shower rooms, Doublereception room/dining room, Kitchen, Utility room, Terrace, EPC: E.

£3,500 per week | UnfurnishedQueen's Gate SW7

Kensington Gate Lettings 020 7589 [email protected]

An architecturally designed, unique four double bedroom house(2,005 sq.ft.) in the highly desirable Eccleston Square Mews.

4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Private cobbled mews, Deckedroof terrace, 2 gas fireplaces, Video-entry on all floors, EPC: C.

£2,250 per week | UnfurnishedEccleston Square Mews SW1V

Pimlico & Westminster Lettings 020 7931 [email protected]

A stylish and totally unique four bedroom house in this convertedArt Deco building with excellent entertaining space.

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Cloakroom, Double height receptionroom, Study, Open-plan kitchen, Decked garden, EPC: B.

£1,600 per week | UnfurnishedIvory Place Treadgold Street W11

Kensington Lettings 020 7792 [email protected]

This exceptional split-level flat is comprised of over 2,000 sq.ft. ofliving and entertaining space on the prestigious Eccleston Square.

3 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Reception room, Kitchen,Private patio, Private terrace, EPC: D.

£1,480 per week | UnfurnishedEccleston Square SW1V

Pimlico & Westminster Lettings 020 7931 [email protected]

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Douglas & Gordon will charge an initial one off tenancy agreement fee of £240 per tenancy and an individual tenant reference fee of £45 per tenant. For further details please go to www.dng.co.uk/fees

A beautifully presented four bedroom terraced house in a fantasticFulham location.

4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Double reception room,Kitchen/dining room, Cloakroom, Utility area, Garden, EPC: D.

£1,350 per week | UnfurnishedChesilton Road SW6

Fulham Lettings 020 7731 [email protected]

This stunning interior designed family house has been beautifullyrefurbished throughout is ideally located in the 'Villes'.

4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), Double receptionroom, Kitchen/breakfast room, Balcony, Garden, EPC: C.

£1,000 per week | UnfurnishedBrookville Road SW6

Fulham Lettings 020 7731 [email protected]

A superb, newly refurbished maisonette on the 1st and 2nd floorsof this period coversion with its own private entrance.

2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), Reception room,Eat-in kitchen, EPC: E.

£750 per week | Furnished/UnfurnishedWestbourne Park Road W2

Notting Hill Lettings 020 7727 [email protected]

A superb, stylish flat situated on this quiet cul-de-sac betweenKensington Church Street and Palace Gardens Terrace.

2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), Reception room,Kitchen, Garden, EPC: C.

£625 per week | UnfurnishedStrathmore Gardens W8

Kensington Lettings 020 7792 [email protected]

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Chapter Street, SW1P £585,000 Share of Freehold A modern one bedroom apartment with parking, Exchange House is a portered apartment building on the border of Pimlico and Westminster. EPC: B

Eccleston Square, SW1V Leasehold £875,000A spacious one bedroom apartment with direct views and access to Eccleston Square where residents enjoy the use of a tennis court. EPC: D

Evelyn Mansions, SW1P Leasehold £3,100,000A rare opportunity to buy this fabulous five bedroom mansion apartment on the fourth floor (with Lift) with views overlooking Westminster Cathedral. EPC: D

Belgrave Road, SW1V Leasehold Offers IOE: £895,000 A well presented corner position two bedroom apartment set behind a white stucco fronted Victorian conversion. EPC: D

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St. George’s Square, SW1V Share of Freehold £1,250,000This is a superb two bedroom garden flat with a private patio opposite the public gardens of St. Georges Square. EPC: D

Warwick Square, SW1V Share of Freehold £1,475,000A rare opportunity to buy a first floor two bedroom apartment with its own terrace overlooking the private gardens of Warwick square. EPC:D

Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W £1,199,000 LeaseholdStylish two bedroom apartment on the first floor opposite the Royal Gallery Mews and only moments from St. James’s Park and Buckingham Palace. EPC : B

Denbigh Street, SW1V Freehold, £2,950,000Beautiful mid terrace Victorian family house in the heart of the Pimlico Grid. Arranged over five floors and over 2700 square feet. EPC: E

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St. Georges Drive SW1V, £625 per weekImmaculately presented two bedroom conversion apartment close to Victoria Station. EPC: C (charges apply)*

Romney House SW1P, £595 per weekSuperb two bedroom apartment in a sought after development. EPC: C (charges apply)*

Rochester Row SW1P, £575 per weekModern two bedroom apartment with balcony situated in Victoria. EPC: B (charges apply)*

Warwick Square SW1V, £1,050 per weekWonderful three bedroom apartment with roof terrace in Pimlico. EPC: D (charges apply)*

Sutherland Street SW1V, £395 per weekWell presented two bedroom apartment situated in the Pimlico grid. EPC: D (charges apply)*

Gloucester Street SW1V, £340 per weekAttractive one bedroom conversion apartment in Pimlico. EPC: D (charges apply)*

St Georges House SW1V, £475 per weekAttractive and spacious one bedroom apartment with patio. EPC: C (charges apply)*

Moreton Terrace Mews SW1V, £495 per weekUnique one bedroom mews house situated in the Pimlico grid. EPC: D (charges apply)*

Gloucester Street SW1V, £420 per weekBeautifully presented two bedroom apartment in Pimlico. EPC: D (charges apply)*

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Royal Belgrave House SW1V, £350 per weekTenant Secured March 2014

Warwick Way SW1V, £660 per weekTenant Secured March 2014

Emery Hill Street SW1P, £900 per weekTenant Secured March 2014

Upper Tachbrook Street SW1V, £375 per weekTenant Secured March 2014

Denbigh Street SW1V, £1,000 per weekTenant Secured March 2014

Gloucester Street SW1V, £325 per weekTenant Secured March 2014

Vincent Square SW1P, £500 per weekTenant Secured March 2014

Claverton Street SW1V, £380 per weekTenant Secured April 2014

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Georgian PercyThis Grade II listed Georgian townhouse on Fitzrovia’s Percy Street combines contemporary design with period detailing and also offers private outside space on the top floor terrace.

A grand entrance hall at the four-bedroom property leads to a modern kitchen and breakfast room and an interconnecting dining room with large skylight. Both the kitchen and the dining room have air-conditioning and underfloor heating.

The sweeping staircase takes you up to the first floor and two reception rooms of Georgian proportions, both with double-fronted sash windows. The master bedroom suite on the third floor

has a luxury roll-top bath and separate shower room.

There’s an air-conditioned gym and steam room in the basement, as well as a children’s playroom. All the bathrooms have underfloor heating and the property includes a secure video entry system.

The property was once the home of landscape painter and etcher Jacob George Strutt (1784–1867). Percy Street, built in the 1760s, is less than 500 metres from Tottenham Court Road station and access to the proposed Crossrail link – due to open in 2018.

Percy Street, Fitzrovia W1, £5.95m, Knight Frank 020 3435 6440

First for HarrodsFirst Street, off Walton Street, stands on the Chelsea and Knightsbridge borders and is perfectly placed for Harrods shopping or V&A culture.

Currently for sale here, a period three-bedroom house has more than 1550 sq ft of inside space on four floors. The main reception room takes up the entire ground floor, and a modern kitchen and dining room on the lower ground level has floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open out onto a patio garden.

There are two double bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor, and a master suite with balcony on the second.

First Street, Chelsea SW3, £3.95m, Marsh & Parsons 020 7591 5570

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Two homes can become one on celebrity roadTwo neighbouring properties are for sale in The Boltons conservation area on a celebrity-favourite road where music legends David Bowie and George Michael and fashion designer Tom Ford have all owned homes at one time or another.

The side-by-side freehold houses are on the market in leafy Gilston Road, Chelsea. Elegantly presented number 25 is for sale at £15m at the same time as unmodernised 27 next door goes on sale for £13.5m, and the potential is there to combine the two into one magnificent family home.

“It’s remarkable to have two properties right next door to each other available simultaneously on such a sought-after road. The properties will appeal to a variety of buyers, both individually and as a double offering,” said Charlie Bubear, head of Savills Chelsea.

“Number 25 is a ready-to-move-into luxurious family home, while 27 would be a great ‘doer-upper’. Together the properties offer a potential project of the grandest scale, creating a double-

size house that would be unique for this address. If finished to a high standard, a combined home could create a record sale for the street.”

Both properties have four floors of inside space plus a patio, terrace, garage and off-street parking. Number 25 has 3640 sq ft of living space – including six bedrooms and an open plan kitchen and breakfast room – and a 70ft garden. Five-bed number 27 (the right-hand half of the building) has 3725 sq ft of space and a 74ft garden.

North of the Fulham Road and south of Old Brompton Road, Gilston Road runs off the two facing crescents of The Boltons, where the Archers – Jeffrey and Mary – once had a home. Plant collector Robert Fortune (1812-1880) lived at 9 Gilston Road.

By Bob Stonebridge

25 Gilston Road, Chelsea SW10, guide price £15m; 27 Gilston Road, Chelsea SW10, guide price £13.5m; Savills Chelsea 020 7578 9000

“Together the properties offer a potential project of the grandest scale, creating a double-size house that would be unique for this address”Charlie Bubear, Savills Chelsea

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So trendy in SohoA split-level apartment in a Grade II listed building off Soho Square is one block east of the arts and media hub and Groucho Club of Dean Street, and one block west of the restaurants and cafes of Greek Street.

Set on the ground and lower ground floors, the 1528 sq ft property has generous ceiling throughout as well as its own private patio garden. There are two bedroom suites, and an open plan living and entertaining space with a kitchen and dining area.

Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Circus tube stations are nearby.

Soho Square, Soho W1, £2.7m, Knight Frank 020 3435 6440 or 020 7499 1012

Much Mores styleMores Garden, a prestigious mansion block on Cheyne Walk in Chelsea, has a three-bedroom, three-bathroom home for sale on the ground floor.

Ideal as a family home or pied-a-terre, the property has sole direct access to a non-demised garden, as well as to the large communal garden. It also enjoys the services of a porter, a rare benefit for a property of this size in SW3.

The large and welcoming entrance hall has one door leading to the reception with wooden flooring and ornamental fireplace, and another to the tile-floored kitchen. The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom and a door out into the garden, and the

third bedroom could also serve as a study. Total inside space is almost 1600 sq ft.

On Chelsea Embankment next to Battersea Bridge and the Thames, the building is a short way from the King’s Road. Imperial Wharf station is less than a mile away and Sloane Square tube just over. There are regular buses nearby and you can also catch the river taxi.

Mores Garden, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea SW3, £2.3m, Knight Frank 020 7349 4300

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MANSIONA two-bedroom, two-bathroom flat is for sale in a high-prestige mansion block that stands minutes away from fashionable Marylebone High Street.

The 753 sq ft first floor home is fully refurbished and includes a kitchen and reception room and two bathrooms. It also has lift access, 24-hour porter services and a long lease.

Montagu Mansions, Marylebone W1, £1,295,000, KFH Marylebone 020 7486 5551

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“Cumberland Terrace is beautifully finished and every detail has been taken care of, while also retaining and enhancing the array of period features that give this home so much character”Stephen Lindsay, Savills

John Nash triumph on Regent’s ParkDesigned by royal architect John Nash and completed in 1826, Cumberland Terrace is an architectural landmark of three main blocks joined by ionic triumphal linking arches.

Widely recognised as the most impressive building in Regent’s Park, the terrace has side blocks formed by two houses with projecting end pavilions faced with ionic-columned porches. This Grade I listed property is one of the houses.

Its roof is adorned with classical figures and pediment, and its five floors offer 5325 sq ft of generous and elegant inside living space with breathtaking views of the communal garden and across Regent’s Park.

The ground floor contains a kitchen and breakfast room and separate dining room, and the lower ground floor has a library and games room, study and sun room. A double reception room – with balcony – takes up the entire first floor, the master bedroom suite is on the second floor, and there are two more bedrooms and a dressing room on the top floor. The property also has two courtyards and access to the communal gardens.

Cumberland Terrace, on the eastern side of the Regent’s Park outer circle, was originally planned to stand opposite a small palace, which was never built.

Regent’s Park itself offers leisure attractions such as London Zoo, open air theatre, Queen Mary’s Gardens, boating lake and tennis courts. The terrace is named after Ernest, Duke of Cumberland, one of the younger brothers of George IV.

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FAVART ROAD, FULHAM SW6A sensational 5 bedroom family house that has been rebuilt and refurbished to the highest standard in a quiet location overlooking Eel Brook Common.

The front door opens onto a generous entrance hall looking down the entire length of the house. Opening onto the hall to the front is a charming drawing room which features a fireplace and triple bay window.

ENTRANCE HALL • DRAWING ROOM • OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/DRAWING ROOM/SITTING ROOM • PANTRY • MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN SUITE BATHOOM AND DRESSING ROOM • DOUBLE BEDROOM WITH EN SUITE BATHROOM • THREE FURTHER DOUBLE BEDROOMS

2 BATHROOMS • 1 SHOWER ROOM • TERRACE • 33FT MEDIA/STUDY AREA • WINE CELLAR • LAUNDRY ROOM • 20 FT GARDEN (APPROX: 2,500 SQ FT / 232.26 SQ M)

GUIDE PRICE: £3,350,000 JSA KNIGHT FRANK 020 7751 2404 FREEHOLD

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DRAYTON GARDENS, CHELSEA SW10A well presented and cleverly designed two bedroom flat situated at the rear of this popular and well run mansion block. The property benefits from a

west facing aspect over the private gardens of Harley Gardens and is therefore incredibly quiet and full of light.

ENTRANCE HALL • DOUBLE RECEPTION ROOM • KITCHEN MASTER BEDROOM • DOUBLE BEDROOM • BATHROOM SHOWER ROOM/UTILITY ROOM • BALCONY • WEST FACING ASPECT OVER THE PRIVATE GARDENS OF HARLEY

GARDENS • LIFT • (APPROX: 1,181 SQ FT / 109 SQ M)

ASKING PRICE: £1,999,995 LEASEHOLD


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CORNWALL GARDENS, SW7A beautifully proportioned one bedroom raised ground floor flat, situated in this prominent corner building on a prestigious garden square.598 sq ft / 55 sq m

ELM PARK LANE, SW3A beautifully refurbished two bedroom freehold house, with garage, in this popular address in Chelsea, SW3.905 sq ft / 84 sq m

CRANLEY GARDENS, SW7A newly refurbished two double bedroom, fully west facing flat with an open plan arrangement.689 sq ft / 64 sq m

£1,150,000

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£2,250,000

Freehold

£995,000

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REDCLIFEE SQUARE, SW10An unusually large and beautifully proportioned 1 bedroom lower ground floor flat, with the benefit of its’ own private staircase.690 sq ft / 64.10 sq m

FAWCETT COURT, SW10An immaculate, one bedroom raised ground floor flat, with light open plan accommodation and modern fittings.710 sq ft / 66 sq m

EDITH GROVE, SW10A very well presented lower ground floor one bedroom flat, with the advantage of a good sized private south east facing garden.549 sq ft / 51 sq m

£835,000

Share of freehold

£999,999

Share of freehold

£625,000

Leasehold


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FINBOROUGH ROAD, SW10A beautifully presented two double bedroom, raised and lower ground floor maisonette, with the advantage of its’ own street entrance.1,399 sq ft / 129 sq m

IMPERIAL WHARF, SW6An astonishing third floor flat (with lift) with stunning river views and exceptional reception space, with two terraces.1,855 sq ft / 172 sq m

DRAYTON GARDENS, SW10A beautifully refurbished, two double bedroom maisonette in this particularly well maintained purpose built Victorian building.947 sq ft / 88 sq m

£1,395,000

Share of freehold

£2,795,000

Leasehold

£1,295,000

Leasehold

REDCLIFFE GARDENS, SW10An immaculate, two double bedroom second floor flat, positioned in an elegant building on this popular tree lined street.915 sq ft / 85 sq m

REDCLIFFE SQUARE, SW10Extending to 2,363 sq ft, this beautiful flat has three large double bedrooms and a huge double reception room overlooking the communal gardens.2,363 sq ft / 219 sq m

HARCOURT TERRACE, SW10A classically proportioned one bedroom first floor flat, situated within a stucco fronted period building.538 sq ft / 50 sq m

£1,495,000

Leasehold

£4,300,000

Share of freehold

£1,085,000

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An extraordinary and individual modern country house in a stunning location. Built originally in 1962 for the artist John Merton, Pound House is broadly

Palladian in style and is a wide, single storey building with large windows over looking the gardens. It was extended in 1978 to include a garden room and a

large studio complex including a workshop and dark room . The property currently has very high ceilings and brick parapets surrounding the roof which has

good storage space.

Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land


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A fantastic, two bedroom split level maisonette, offered in superb condition with a share of the freehold and lots of private outside space. The apartment is situated

in the heart of Pimlico with convenient access to the transport links of Victoria Station and the amenities of Wilton Road or Warwick Way. The apartment has

additional useful vaults for storage.

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An extraordinary and individual modern country house in a stunning location. Built originally in 1962 for the artist John Merton, Pound House is broadly

Palladian in style and is a wide, single storey building with large windows over looking the gardens. It was extended in 1978 to include a garden room and a

large studio complex including a workshop and dark room . The property currently has very high ceilings and brick parapets surrounding the roof which has

good storage space.



CAMBRIDGE STREET, SW1V £550,000 SHARE OF FREEHOLD

A superb, top floor apartment, forming part of a charming period building and situated within the ‘Pimlico Grid’. The apartment is presented to an excellent

standard throughout and has the added benefit of a large, south-facing roof terrace which is especially pleasant when the sun is shining. The amenities of Warwick

Way, Wilton Road and Pimlico Road can all be found with relative ease and the transport links of Victoria Station or Pimlico Underground are found nearby.

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“This sensational family home has been rebuilt and refurbished to the highest standard in a quiet location overlooking Eel Brook Common”Anne Soutry, Knight Frank Fulham

Just turn the key at rebuilt green houseFacing the green open space of Eel Brook Common – an early home of Fulham Football Club – this immaculate family house has been rebuilt, extended and refurbished and is now ready to move into.

The totally turnkey home in Parsons Green has unrestricted views across the common at the front and looks out across private gardens at the rear. The rebuild programme was completed with ‘great care and real style’, delivering high specs and contemporary features throughout.

A generous entrance hall looks down the entire length of the house and beyond. The front drawing room has a feature fireplace and a triple bay window facing the common. A large kitchen, dining and family room at the rear has folding aluminium glass doors into a paved and walled 20ft rear garden.

Below is a fully excavated basement featuring a 33ft family and media room with 2.8-metre high ceilings and outside steps up to the garden. Also in the basement are a temperature-controlled wine cellar and an en suite bedroom for nanny, granny or guest.

The first floor contains the master bedroom at the front with fitted wardrobes, en suite bathroom and dressing area, and another bedroom with bathroom at the rear. The top floor has two double bedrooms and a family bathroom with access to a west-facing

roof terrace. Total inside living space at the property is around 2500 sq ft.

Favart Road is north of New Kings Road, running up the west side of Eel Brook Common, and is handy for the delights of Parsons Green and Fulham Broadway – and half way between the tube stations of both.

Favart Road, Parsons Green SW6, guide price £3.35m, Knight Frank 020 7751 2400, Farrar 020 7244 4444

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Duplex is reconfiguredOak flooring and glass combine with original ceiling roses, cornicing, high ceilings and deep skirting boards at this duplex apartment reconfigured into contemporary living space.

Retaining many of its period features, the three-bedroom home is set on the raised ground and first floors of a Grade II listed, white stucco-fronted building in Westbourne Terrace, close to Paddington Station.

On the ground floor is a bespoke kitchen and breakfast room with breakfast room leading to a large utility room and guest cloakroom. The reception on the first floor has parquet flooring, an ornate fireplace, and three floor-to-ceiling French windows that open out onto a small terrace.

A dining room leads onto a luxurious master bedroom with en suite shower room and a private rear terrace. Two more bedrooms and a guest bathroom are on the rear mid-floor.

Off-street parking – first-come-first-served – is available at the front of the building. Westbourne Terrace, north of Lancaster Gate, is handy for Paddington’s Heathrow Express as well as the open spaces of Hyde Park.

Westbourne Terrace, Bayswater W2, guide price £3.5m, Knight Frank 020 7871 5060

Reception view of church spireThe reception and dining room of an apartment in Lancaster Gate has spectacular views of the garden square and the towering Gothic spire of the Christ Church building, now part of the Spire House development.

Set on the third floor of a Grade II listed building, the 900 sq ft Bayswater property – with lift access – includes a roof terrace off one of the two bedrooms. The reception also has a working fireplace in Portland stone.

The fully equipped kitchen combines high-end appliances and marble worktops, and the master bedroom has built-in wardrobes and an en suite shower room.

Lancaster Gate, Bayswater W2, guide price £1,895,000, Knight Frank 020 7871 5060

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Stanley and GeorgeStanley Crescent curves between Ladbroke Gardens and Kensington Park Gardens in exclusive Notting Hill, around the corner from the Portobello Hotel, the boutique establishment known over the years for its many celebrity guests – from George Michael to Johnny Depp. And Blur’s Damon Albarn once served behind the bar.

A ground and lower ground floor apartment in Stanley Crescent is set in a white stucco-fronted Victorian building and has direct access to private communal gardens. A south-facing reception room has large sash windows with views across the gardens.

Living space of more than 1300 sq ft includes three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a separate dining room and kitchen. Useful loft space runs across the hallway and kitchen, and there are outside vaults and occasional bike storage at the side.

Stanley Crescent, Notting Hill W11, £2.95m, Douglas & Gordon 020 7727 7777

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Three bedrooms, two terracesA three-bedroom maisonette at the top of a redbrick period building at Palace Court delivers views from two roof terraces – one on the third floor and the other on the fourth.

Close to Hyde Park, the 1630 sq ft property offers living and entertaining space flooded with natural light. An open plan reception and dining room with a contemporary-styled, fully integrated kitchen leading to a private westerly terrace.

The master and second bedroom both have en suite bathrooms and walk-in wardrobes, and the hallway leads to the second terrace and superb views.

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Villa’s upper classExtensively refurbished to the finest specifications, this luxury five-bedroom apartment on Holland Park occupies the three upper floors of an Italianate stucco double-fronted villa.

With direct lift access, its inside space of 2820 sq ft is set on the second, third and fourth floors, and there’s 410 sq ft of outside space to enjoy on second and third floor balconies and a top floor roof terrace.

Light floods into the bedrooms including the master suite containing a walk-through wardrobe and lavish bathroom. On the second floor is a free-flowing, open plan reception and dining space next to a separate 3D cinema room and study.

Balconies lead off the reception and dining space, kitchen, and one of the third floor bedrooms. The sheltered roof terrace off the top floor bedroom has plenty of space for sitting under blue skies with your morning tea or soaking in the superb panoramic views of W11 and beyond.

Holland Park itself with its Japanese Kyoto Garden and regular opera events is a short walk away. Eat at Marco Pierre White’s Belvedere Restaurant, which stands inside the park.

Holland Park, Holland Park W11, guide price £8.95m, Knight Frank 020 7938 4311

Potential to extend in Holland ParkThere’s huge potential to extend a three-bedroom period house in a quiet residential location on Portland Road, Holland Park.

The property currently offers 1625 sq ft of living space – excluding the loft – on four floors. It includes a ground floor reception room, lower ground floor kitchen and dining room, and a private 37ft west-facing garden. Holland Park Avenue’s shops and restaurants are nearby.

Portland Road, Holland Park W11, guide price £3.35m, Cluttons 020 7262 2226

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KITCHEN/DINING ROOM • EN SUITE BATHROOM • SHOWER ROOM

UTILITY ROOM • ROOF TERRACE • CELLAR • EPC RATING D 55

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Luxury Common livingClose to the eastern edge of Wandsworth Common, this extended and updated six-bedroom house in Balham has a converted basement containing a new large family room with surround sound system.

The lower ground floor living space at the property on Hendrick Avenue also contains a double bedroom and shower room, fully equipped utility room, wine store and separate storage room.

On the ground floor, which has oak flooring and more surround sound, the design makes maximum use of available space. A double reception room divided by French doors is currently used as a drawing room at the front and family room at the rear. Both have limestone fireplaces and extensive fitted carpentry.

A superb kitchen and dining room has a partially glazed ceiling that floods the space with natural light. It features a central island and breakfast bar and an excellent range of contemporary units with integrated appliances. A generous dining area has views of the 45ft rear garden.

Bi-fold doors open out into the garden, where decking offers an ideal area for outdoor entertaining, and a lawn surrounded by mature trees and shrubs leads to a children’s play area with mini-castle and slide.

The first floor contains the master bedroom with large dressing room and en suite bathroom, as well as a second bedroom or study and a shower room. The second floor is perfect for children and has three more double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Total living space is almost 3000 sq ft.

Hendrick Avenue runs between Thurleigh Road and Nightingale Lane and is well placed for the shops, wine bars and restaurants of Northcote and Bellevue Roads, as well as the green open spaces of Wandsworth and Clapham Commons.

Hendrick Avenue, Balham SW12, guide price £2.6m, Savills Clapham 020 8673 4111

“This beautifully presented and extended six-bedroom family house close to Wandsworth Common benefits from wonderful living space and a 45ft garden”Robin Chatwin, Savills

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Anyone for tennis and open plan living?There are plenty of sports facilities on your doorstep at this four-bedroom house currently for sale in Rayleigh Road, Wimbledon, which is handy for the open spaces, tennis courts, and cricket and football pitches of Dundonald Park.

And if you take your tennis seriously, or just like to watch, Wimbledon’s legendary All England Lawn Tennis Club is only a couple of miles away from this quietly residential location.

The semi-detached property features an impressive open plan reception and dining space with wooden flooring and original period features. An open plan kitchen has bi-folding doors into a west-facing garden – almost 60ft long – that has a patio area for barbecues and alfresco dining together with side access.

A superb master bedroom on the second floor has an en suite bathroom and fitted wardrobes, and there are three more good-sized bedrooms and a modern bathroom on the first floor. Total inside living space is 1,690 sq ft and the high quality home comforts include underfloor heating.

Rayleigh Road is also close to the many attractions of The Broadway including the New Wimbledon Theatre, Polka Theatre, and Odeon Imax Cinema.

Rayleigh Road, Wimbledon SW19, £1,599,950, Foxtons Wimbledon 020 8605 2900

“Presented to the highest of standards throughout, this superb four-bedroom house is situated moments from Dundonald Park and boasts an impressive open-plan living space”Oliver Rodbourne, Foxtons Wimbledon

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Situated in the prestigious Moor Park area of Farnham, Surrey and just a short drive from its historic town centre and station (London Waterloo 55 minutes),

Lanercost is an exceptionally spacious 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, detached country house with a triple garage that combines fine external architectural detailing, with a sumptuous and beautifully appointed interior layout.

Set behind secure electric entrance gates in approximately 1.1 acres of stunning landscaped grounds,

this elegant property provides the perfect answer for growing families looking for space, an idyllic country

setting and a future investment.

Price £3 million

Farnham’s Finest New Home.

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Situated in the prestigious Moor Park area of Farnham, Surrey and just a short drive from its historic town centre and station (London Waterloo 55 minutes),

Lanercost is an exceptionally spacious 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, detached country house with a triple garage that combines fine external architectural detailing, with a sumptuous and beautifully appointed interior layout.

Set behind secure electric entrance gates in approximately 1.1 acres of stunning landscaped grounds,

this elegant property provides the perfect answer for growing families looking for space, an idyllic country

setting and a future investment.

Price £3 million

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Trinity Road, SW18A substantial three storey Victorian terrace house

which totals approx. two thousand six hundred

and fifty square feet and has been fully renovated

and extended to the rear. The kitchen has been

extended both into the side return and into the

garden creating three clearly defined areas with

under floor heating and full width folding doors

leading onto the garden.

£1,650,000 Freehold

Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

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Gosberton Road, SW12An attractive, well presented and spacious Victorian terrace house

situated within a popular residential which forms part of The

Nightingale Triangle. The house has been renovated and extended.

There are five double bedrooms served by three bathrooms

complimented by well balanced ground floor living accommodation.

A side extension housing the well planned kitchen/breakfast room

leads onto the attractive rear garden.


Balham 020 8675 6565

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Dornton Road, SW12A substantial five bedroom family home.

Comprising a stunning reception room, a

further reception room and to the rear is an

extended kitchen breakfast room. The first floor

encompasses a master suite, dressing room and a

luxury bathroom, to the rear is a double bedroom,

shower room and utility room. There are three

further bedrooms and bathroom on the top floor.


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Fullerton Road, SW18This fully extended property provides a combination of well balanced

entertaining space plus ample bedrooms and bathrooms. Neutrally

decorated throughout affording the opportunity to move straight in or

to personalise as required. Entrance hall, wide double reception room,

cloakroom/w.c. fully extended kitchen breakfast room, five double

bedrooms served by two bathrooms, with one of these being ensuite.

To the rear is a secluded South West facing garden.


Wandsworth Town 020 8875 8899

Tonsleys homeFive double bedrooms

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Streatham Common South, SW16A truly exquisite four bedroom semi detached

property situated alongside Streatham Common

boasting superb lateral living space and a south-

facing garden with panoramic views. The property

now requires modernisation and presents a fabulous

opportunity for the discerning buyer looking to add

their own personal touch to a wonderful family

home. The property has the rare advantage of being

set back behind a large front drive.


Streatham 020 8677 9900

Exquisite semi detachedPanoramic views

Hannah White and son, Lettings Manager

www.jacksonsestateagents.com

Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Clapham 020 8875 7995



Putney Open 2014

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522



Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

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Excellent living accommodation

Kingswood Road, SW2 A stunning four bedroom period house situated on a desirable road in

Clapham Park. The excellent living accommodation is split over three

floors and briefly comprises; a through double reception room and an

extended kitchen/dining room with doors to the garden. The property

further benefits from a utility room, a w/c and cellar. On the upper

floors there are two bathrooms and four double bedrooms.

£965,000 Freehold

Clapham 020 8875 7995

Superb location

Hannah White and son, Lettings Manager


Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Clapham 020 8875 7995



Putney Open 2014

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522



Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

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Camberwell Grove, SE5 An imposing four bedroom family residence located

in the leafy Camberwell Grove. The property has

been finished to an excellent standard throughout

with contemporary finishes and offers great

entertaining spaces both inside and out, comprising

three reception rooms, kitchen/dining room, four

bedrooms, four bathrooms (including large master

bedroom suite), well tended rear garden and secure

underground private double garage.

£1,500 per week

Dulwich 020 8875 7999

Four bedroomsImposing residence

p r e m i e r

Kevin Pinto, Sales Managerwww.jacksonsestateagents.com

Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Clapham 020 8875 7995



Putney Open 2014

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522



Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

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Hydethorpe Road, SW12A fantastic house situated in the sought after Hyde Farm Estate. The property

is split over three floors offering to the ground floor two reception rooms,

fitted kitchen/breakfast room with side return extension and larger than

average garden. To the first floor there are three double bedrooms and a

modern bathroom. The property is completed by a large loft conversion and

second en-suite bathroom.

£750 per week

Balham 020 8675 6565

Ideal family homeHyde Farm location

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Kevin Pinto, Sales Managerwww.jacksonsestateagents.com

Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Clapham 020 8875 7995



Putney Open 2014

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522



Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

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Vanderbilt Road, SW18An exceptional terraced house in immaculate

condition, set over three floors with high

specification fixtures and fitting and period features

throughout. The ground floor boasts a double

reception room, kitchen/breakfast room leading

to a well kept garden. The first floor offers master

bedroom, two further double bedrooms and

family bathroom. The second floor benefits from a

bedroom with Juliette balcony and bathroom.

£692 per week


Immaculately presentedHigh specification

Robert Trindle, Wandsworth Common office


Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Clapham 020 8875 7995



Putney Open 2014

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522



Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

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Foulser Road, SW17A beautifully presented four double bedroom period house ideally

located close to Tooting Bec and Balham northern line stations as well

as the vast green spaces of Tooting and Wandsworth Commons. The

spacious accommodation comprises of a good size reception room,

kitchen/breakfast room, four double bedrooms, a study, family bathroom,

separate shower room and private rear garden.

£695 per week

Tooting 020 8767 0522

Four bedrooms

Robert Trindle, Wandsworth Common office


Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Clapham 020 8875 7995



Putney Open 2014

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522



Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

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HONOR OAK ROAD £1,250,000Edwardian homes offer more space and light than comparable Victorian properties but this one is even bigger and brighter than many its age. Added to an initial framework of extra high ceilings, wide rooms and large windows is quite possibly the best attic conversion anyone could carve from this cavernous home. It’s been generously laden with windows, is fluidly designed and has been spared a cheap, rushed finish. You won’t regret the seriously splendid views and sunrises through an entire wall of glass - including glass Juliet balcony - from the bedroom.

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CHESTER LODGE, WICKHAM ROAD, SE4 £1,250,000Unique c.1850 semi-detached home with 3 double bedrooms, coach house, enormous loft, 100ft ‘secret’ garden, off-street parking and endless possibilities for extension (STPP). Conservation area, close to Zone 2 trains and East London Line links. Charmed? You will be. We are in love with this house-it’s tucked behind a secluded gravel entrance, surrounded by trees, is bursting with character and has bags of potential to extend above, behind and to the side! It is a wonderful old property full of charm, loaded with original features and ready to be taken in hand by someone who knows exactly how to use it to fit their lives.

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White Horse showThe Old Granary is on the outskirts of Fernham in Oxfordshire’s Vale of the White Horse, and stands in the shadow of the legendary White Horse itself.

A high-spec conversion at the property on Manor Farm has created a well insulated home with modern comforts alongside retained original features, and matching materials including English oak.

The ground floor offers a mixture of oak flooring, slate tiles and underfloor heating. Handcrafted units in the family kitchen and breakfast room include floor and wall-mounted cupboards and drawers under granite worktops. The kitchen also has a large gas-fired Aga, integral appliances and a central island unit.

On the first floor, a large landing provides a library study area with oak floor and vaulted that could be converted to create a fifth bedroom. With its own dressing room and shower room, the master bedroom has exposed beams, vaulted ceiling and superb views towards the White Horse.

Outside, the property has a fully enclosed garden with gated driveway parking for several vehicles as well as a detached double garage and an office or studio.

London 88 miles.

The Old Granary, Manor Farm, Silver Street, Fernham, Oxfordshire, £800,000, Perry Bishop & Chambers 01367 240356

Garden has romantic crinkle crankle wallThe romantic crinkle crankle walled garden, which is Grade II listed, is included in the sale of this converted Victorian coach house in Suffolk.

With its own private gardens and almost five acres of woodland and paddocks, The Coach House once served Tostock Place and stands within an estate of 67 acres of parkland and woodland. It includes three bedrooms and a conservatory.

London 83 miles.

The Coach House, Tostock Place, Tostock, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, guide price £495,000, Robinson’s Portfolio 01284 769694

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www.harrisonmurray.co.uk

Strawberry Gardens, Enderby, Leicester LE19A rare opportunity to acquire a bespoke brand new barn style property off plan with paddock. Set on a private road with views over adjacent countryside. A luxuriously appointed family home in a rural setting with the convenience of

village and city living. Strawberry Gardens is a select development of three luxury properties with this barn style property being the last available.

There is an opportunity for the buyer to liaise with our vendor on fi xture and fi ttings with a suggested completion of September 2014. This property will be sold with

an LABC guarantee.

£750,000 Freehold

REAR ELEVATION

Fairy-tale forest cottage is hard to findAnyone enchanted by childhood stories of Hansel and Gretel will love this fairy-tale hideaway. If you didn’t know it was here, you’d probably need a trail of breadcrumbs to find it.

Hidden away in National Trust forest, only four miles from Berkhamsted, Little Coldharbour Cottage is a detached three-bedroom property backing onto open fields and with almost three-quarters of an acre of mature gardens of its own.

Half a mile of winding track leads to the Ashridge

Estate cottage, which dates back to the 1930s and has woodwork finished in National Trust ‘Ashridge red’. It includes three bedrooms, detached garage or workshop, and a summerhouse or home office.

Just don’t miss the turning when you go to view.London 35 miles.

Little Coldharbour Cottage, Ashridge Park, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, guide price £895,000, Nash Partnership 01442 863000

HAMPSHIREA secluded and extended part-cob cottage in Wootton has two acres of paddocks and gardens, panoramic views of open Hampshire countryside, and direct forest access.

London 98 miles.

Rose Cottage, Tiptoe Road, Wootton, Hampshire, guide price £875,000, Hayward Fox 01590 681656

Extended farmhouseA Grade II listed farmhouse dating back to the 15th century is in the centre of the historic South Oxfordshire village of Chalgrove, and has been renovated, extended and modernised by the present owners over the last 25 years.

Around 10 miles south of Oxford, Fir Tree Farmhouse on the High Street offers plenty of period features such as inglenook fireplaces and exposed and carved beams. It includes three bedrooms, a double garage, off-street parking and gardens front and rear.

London 48 miles.

Fir Tree Farmhouse, Chalgrove, Oxfordshire, offers above £750,000, Morgan & Associates 01844 279990

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Soul and character are restoredViews of the Malvern Hills take in both the Hertfordshire and Worcestershire beacons from the magnificently elevated position of Upper Hasfield House in Gloucestershire.

The current owners have painstakingly restored the original soul and character of this rural retreat, from the farmhouse-style kitchen and dining room to the cosy drawing room – both with open fireplaces – through to the boot room and snug. The refitted bathroom adds a contemporary element.

Its grounds include an oak-framed triple garage, twin stables, and a sun terrace with excellent views. A gateway leads to a field with public right of way to another spectacular view of the Malverns.

London 121 miles.

Upper Hasfield House, Upper Hasfield, Gloucestershire, £725,000, Perry Bishop & Chambers 01242 246980

Elevated villa looks out across BathClaremont Villa, with superb panoramic views of Bath, is a Georgian property on the elevated northern slopes in the fashionable Camden area.

Camden Road is a combination of Georgian and Victorian architecture and this detached Georgian villa is one of only 14 of its kind in Bath. It has four floors of flexible living space offering period character such as cornicing, architraving, working shutters and an ornamental balconette.

An impressive front door leads to a ground floor hallway with solid oak flooring, a snug or study at the front and an en suite guest bedroom at the rear. On the first floor an elegant formal drawing room – with excellent views – is linked by wedding doors to a rear withdrawing room or fourth bedroom.

The upper floors contain a grand master bedroom, a single bedroom currently being used as a gym, and a shower room. In traditional Georgian style, the kitchen is on the lower ground floor: it features open plan space linked to a large dining and family area, all with parquet flooring.

Out in the garden are mature trees and shrubs, fruit trees and a wonderful yew tree. The property offers several paved sun terraces, an ornamental courtyard, and a garage.

London 114 miles.

Claremont Villa, Camden Road, Bath, £1.1m, Cobb Farr 01225 333332

Barn conversion next to commonWith superb views out towards the Surrey Hills, an 18th century barn converted in the 1950s has been significantly improved by the current owners.

Smithwood Barn is a redbrick property with exposed timbers on the outskirts of Cranleigh village next to open common land for walking and riding. The sitting room has an open fireplace and leads to an Amdega conservatory looking out to the south-facing garden.

The dining room is off the kitchen featuring an Aga range cooker and fitted Stoneham oak units. The four first floor bedrooms all enjoy excellent views.

London 38 miles

Smithwood Barn, Smithwood Common, Cranleigh, Surrey, guide price £925,000, Grantley 01483 893939

DOWN TIMEOn the south-western edge of Dartmoor, a detached house from the late 1950s – extended in the 1980s – has an acre of landscaped gardens together with glorious westerly views and direct access onto the moorland of Roborough Down.

London 242 miles.

Huckleberry, Yeoland Down, Yelverton, Devon, guide price Mansbridge & Balment 01822 855055

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On the nature trailStepps Cottage stands in spectacular Devon countryside in Ashprington village on the path of a nature trail, with stepping stones across the River Harbourne on the upper reaches of Bow Creek.

Less than a mile away, the village of Tuckenhay with its mill, country inns and frontage onto Bow Creek is a popular attraction, and Bow Bridge itself is a fine single-arched stone bridge.

Ashprington, centred around a superb 15th century church, is set above the River Dart three miles from the historic Elizabethan town of Totnes. Sharpham Vineyard is nearby too producing excellent English wines.

Grade II listed Stepps, dating from the 17th and 18th centuries, includes a self-contained annexe, private gardens and grounds. A fenced water meadow of around two acres has 200 yards of river frontage and a dry boat dock with direct river access.

The cottage’s period features include

exposed beams, character fireplaces, and decorated leaded windows and doors. A private driveway offers plenty of parking and the property has a single garage.

London 224 miles.

Stepps Cottage, Bow Bridge, Ashprington, guide price £875,000, Marchand Petit 01548 857588

Seaside seclusionHill Bottom Cottage, dating back to the mid-18th century, was originally two coastguard cottages and sits in a secluded valley a third of a mile from the sea and picturesque Chapman’s Pool cove.

The detached property outside Worth Matravers, west of Swanage in Dorset, was extensively renovated in 1968 and substantially enlarged. The stone building with tiled roof has four acres of grounds containing formal gardens, a wooded valley and stream.

There are four bedrooms, two receptions, detached garage with adjoining office, and a photovoltaic system that provides a monthly income. White aluminium frame double-glazed windows were recently installed.

London 128 miles.

Hill Bottom Cottage, Worth Matravers, Swanage, Dorset, £1.35m, Corbens 01929 422284

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Savills CranbrookPatrick [email protected]

01580 720161

Bearsted 1 mile; Maidstone 3.4 miles; Ashford 16 miles; London 40 miles ø Adjacent to the Mariott Park GolfCourse ø 4 reception rooms ø 8 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø heated swimming pool ø extensive garagingø woodland & paddocks ø about 6 acres ø 484 sq m (5,210 sq ft)

GRADE II LISTED COUNTRY HOUSE WITH DETACHED COTTAGEbearsted, kent


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Savills CranbrookPatrick [email protected]

01580 720161

Rye 6 miles; Tenterden 9 miles; Ashford 13 miles; London 67 miles ø a house of immense charm and characterø 5 reception rooms ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 7 bedrooms ø 4 bathrooms ø detached 2 bedroom cottageø heated outdoor swimming pool ø stables ø extensive range of outbuildings ø glorious gardens and groundsø about 4.5 acres ø EPCs =E & C

SUBSTANTIAL COUNTRY HOUSE WITH COTTAGE ALL SET IN SUPERB FORMAL GROUNDSbrookland, kent


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Savills CranbrookSarah [email protected]

01580 720161

Rye 6.5 miles; Cranbrook 11 miles; Ashford; 16 miles; London 62 miles ø in an idyllic rural setting withoutstanding views ø 4 reception rooms ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 6 bedrooms ø 4 bathrooms ø attached 3bedroom cottage ø heated swimming pool and tennis court ø outbuildings ø about 10.5 acresø 555 sq m (5,972 sq ft) ø EPC=F

WELL PROPORTIONED AND BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED COUNTRY HOME wittersham, kent


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Savills CranbrookSarah [email protected]

01580 720161

Hawkhurst 0.9 of a mile; Cranbrook 3.4 miles; Tunbridge Wells 15.6 miles; Ashford 22 miles ø south facingterrace and grounds ø 4 reception rooms ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 5/6 bedrooms ø cinema roomø covered heated swimming pool ø Cranbrook School catchment (2014) ø about 4.5 acres ø 487 sq m(5,242 sq ft) ø EPC=C

IMMACULATELY REFURBISHED FAMILY HOUSE hawkhurst, kent


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Somerset/Dorset/Wiltshire border A handsome 19th century former Rectory, with coach house and large gardens, in a secluded village.

Guide price: £1,100,000 CL55546

Shaftesbury 01747 850 858 [email protected]

Local & National reach through a network of London & Regional offices

•Hall •Drawing room •Dining room •Study •Kitchen/breakfast room •5 bedrooms •2 bathrooms

•2 attic rooms •Coach house •Gardens and outbuildings •In all about 1 acre •Further land available

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Kent Chatham Historic DockyardBeautifully restored early Georgian house with considerable presence, Listed Grade I.

Guide price: £1,500,000 CL55627

London 020 7664 6646 [email protected]

Local & National reach through a network of London & Regional offices

•5 reception rooms •Kitchen/breakfast room •7 bedrooms •4 bath/shower rooms •Gym

•Wine cellar •Workshop, garage, courtyard garden and walled garden •In all about 7,300 sq.ft.

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DARTMOOR £895,000 CHAGFORD GUIDE £475,000

• Charming Dartmoor Country Estate• Grade II Listed Farmhouse• 5 Bedrooms • 2 Bedroom Ancillary Cottage• Approximately 17 Acres

Yelverton 01822 855055

• Beautiful Detached Property• Gated Country Estate• Breathtaking Countryside Views• Use of 18 Acres Residents Grounds• EPC Rating 75 Band C

Okehampton 01837 52371

LIFTON £475,000 NR. KINGSBRIDGE £700,000

• Detached Period Property• Early 18th Century• 8 Bedrooms• 1 Bedroom Annexe, Garden & Garage• EPC Rating 23 Band F

Launceston 01566 770888

• Semi-detached House• 3/4 Bedrooms• Perfect Holiday Retreat• Situated above the Beach• EPC Rating 68 Band D

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ST. MELLION, CORNWALL £500,000 NR. OKEHAMPTON £700,000

• Charming Georgian House• 4 Double Bedrooms• Gardens of Approx 0.75 Acre• Outstanding Tamar Valley Views• EPC Rating 40 Band E

Tavistock 01822 612345

• Delightful Detached House• 5 Bedrooms• 2 Bedroom Detached Cottage• Garage, Stable Block & 2.4 Acres• EPC’s House 54 Band E

Okehampton 01837 52371

ASHWATER £310,000 NR. KINGSBRIDGE £299,950 - £349,950

• Detached Grade II Listed Cottage• 2 Bedrooms• One Third Acre Paddock with River Frontage• Mezzanine Occasional Bedroom Area• Enclosed Terraced Garden

Launceston 01566 770888

• Stunning Development• Centred Around Historic Country Home• New Building Properties• Luxuriously Appointed• Set in 18 Acres of Parkland

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An exceptional five bedroom Grade II listed family house occupying an elevated position in this highly regarded Wiltshire village set in the glorious open scenery of the Vale of Pewsey.

The house has been the subject of significant renovation and extension and offers a stylish, comfortable and well maintained family home behind a delightful period façade.

Woodborough offers a wide range of amenities including highly regarded village primary school, garden centre with ‘pick-your-own’ soft fruit and café, and highly acclaimed local pub, ‘The Seven Stars’, all within a few minutes walk. Nearby Pewsey offers express trains into London Paddington (70 mins) also easy access to the M4 & M3 (A303) within a 20 min drive.

WoodboroughNr Pewsey, Wiltshire

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A high specication individually built detached three bedroom family home situated in a highly sought after locationsouth of Lymington High Street, being within easy walking distance of the shops, yacht clubs and marinas. The low maintenance

property enjoys a sunny secluded and easily managed garden.

£695,000

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Hampshire/Wiltshire £950,000A substantial detached individual family house with accommodation arranged on three floors, situated in a rural setting on the Hampshire/Wiltshire border with views to the front over farmland and within one mile of Grateley main line railway station.

Reception hall. Cloakroom. Drawing room. Dining room. Kitchen/breakfast room. Study/family room with en suite cloakroom. Boot room. Master bedroom with en suite shower room. 3 further bedrooms (all with en suite shower/bathrooms). Lower Ground Floor: Exceptionally large games/cinema room. Bedroom 5 with en suite shower room. Office/bedroom 6. Separate bathroom with shower. Well fitted utility room. Boiler room. Double garage with attic room over and cloakroom. Store room. Ample parking. Well enclosed landscaped gardens. EPC Rating C.

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Quarley £545,000A picturesque detached thatched period cottage with a wealth of character situated in the sought after rural hamlet of Quarley with easy access to the A303 and Grateley mainline railway station.

Reception hall. Sitting room with inglenook. Dining room. Study/bedroom 4. Kitchen/breakfast room. Cloakroom. Master bedroom with en suite shower room. 2 further double bedrooms. Bathroom. Double garage. Utility/boiler cupboard. Ample parking. Well enclosed cottage garden. EPC Rating D.

Chartered Surveyors, Estate Agents, Auctioneers and ValuersAgriculture House, High Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire SO20 6HF

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HARDLEY, NORFOLK £620,000A rare opportunity to acquire this fantastic equestrian property set in approx. 15 acres of grazing land and approx. 1.33 acres of mixed woodland. This four bedroom detached property boasts period features and is finished to an impeccably high standard throughout including an extension providing a large kitchen/breakfast room and master suite. EPC: C

Entrance Hall • Sitting Room • Study • Dining Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Utility Room • Shower Room • Master Suite • Three Further Bedrooms • Family Bathroom • Lawned Garden • Double Garage • Stable Block (18 stables) • Storage Building • Floodlit Ménage • Paddocks

Loddon Office 01508 521110 [email protected]

LANGLEY, NORFOLK £462,000A substantial 19th Century Barn, skilfully converted by the current owners, to offer spacious living accommodation whilst showcasing its stunning beams. The property has also featured on the TV show ‘Build a new Life in the Country’. Rurally situated the barn is still only 1.9 miles from the thriving village of Loddon. EPC: C

Rural Location • Large Lounge/Dining Room • Large Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Galleried Study • Utility Room • Cloakroom • Master Bedroom with En-Suite • Three Further Bedrooms • Family Bathroom • Plot Size of 0.5 Acre • Two Garden Areas • Off Road Parking


MUNDHAM, NORFOLK £830,000A detached barn conversion set in a 0.75 acre plot with spacious, light filled accommodation on three levels. Benefiting exposed brickwork beams & underfloor heating throughout the ground floor, 2 stables & large lawned garden. EPC: TBA

Entrance Hall with Separate Cloakroom • Reception Hall • Family Room/Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Siting Room • Reception Room • Utility Room • Master Bedroom with En-Suite Bath/Shower Room • 2nd & 3rd Bedrooms with En-Suites • 3 Further Bedrooms • Family Bathroom • 2 Second Floor Rooms • Lawned Garden • Side Courtyard • Shingle Driveway • 2 Stables and Tack Room


WESTLETON, SUFFOLK £925,000The Oaks is a modern built detached house, finished to a high standard and set in a manageable plot of just over half an acre surrounded by beautiful picturesque walks and with the coast right on your doorstep. EPC: TBA

6 Double Bedrooms • Stunning Entrance Hall • Study/Office • 2 Cloakrooms • Family/Cinema Room • Sitting Room • Kitchen Open Plan to Dining Room • Utility Room • Ground Floor Master Bedroom or Au Pair/Grannie Suite • Galleried Landing • 2 Large Double Bedrooms with En-suites • 2 Double Bedrooms • Double Garage with Electric Doors • Office/Bedroom with En-suite • Underfloor Heating • Central Vacuum System • Integrated Sound System • Remote Operated Velux Windows

Beccles Office 01502 710180 [email protected]

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Joanna McIntyreLoddon OfficeTel. 01508 521110

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Justin NorthDiss OfficeTel. 01379 644822

Andrew NeilHalesworth OfficeTel. 01986 888205

Richard ClarkeHarleston OfficeTel. 01379 882535

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RUSHALL, NORFOLK £460,000Spacious, well-appointed and beautifully presented, this stunning four bedroom detached residence was built in 2004 to a high specification and boasts over 3200 sq ft of living accommodation. EPC: D

Reception Hall • Cloakroom • Drawing Room • Dining Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Utility Room • Downstairs Master Bedroom • 1 En-suite Bathroom • Upstairs Master Bedroom • En-suite Shower Room • 2 Further Double Bedrooms • Family Bathroom • Galleried Landing • Professionally Landscaped Gardens • Extensive Driveway Parking • Double Garage/Workshop

Harleston Office 01379 882535 [email protected]

NORWICH, NORFOLK £760,000A generously proportioned and handsome detached house, recently renovated. Currently the house has a self-contained basement annexe which could easily be adopted back to form part of the main residence. EPC: E

Entrance Hall • Sitting Room • Dining Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Morning Room • Master Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom • Three Further Bedrooms (1 with En-Suite) • Principal Bathroom • Annex - Sitting Room with Open Plan Kitchen • Shower Room • Hallway • Bedroom

Norwich Office 01603 859343 [email protected]

WYMONDHAM, NORFOLK £599,950This large 19th Century cottage offers a wealth of period features and generously proportioned rooms set in a stunning rural location with far reaching countryside views. EPC: E

Reception Hall • Kitchen/ Breakfast room with Aga • Large drawing Room with open fire • Dining Room • Conservatory • Ground Floor Bedroom with En-suite Shower Room • Ground floor Cloakroom • Courtyard • Study • Four Further Bedrooms • Three Bathrooms

Norwich Office 01603 859343 [email protected]

GISSING, NORFOLK £825,000A truly stunning grade II listed barn conversion set within a tranquil and rural setting. The barn has been architecturally designed and brings together a blend of period features and contemporary fittings. The house has field views and is set within 0.66 of an acre (sts). EPC: TBA

Entrance Hallway • Sitting Room • Dining Room • Living Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Study • Utility Room • Two Bathrooms • Master Bedroom • Dressing Room • Four Further Bedrooms • Three En-suites • Gravelled Driveway & Parking • Triple Garage with workshop and shower room • Garden extending to 0.66 of an acre (sts)

Diss Office 01379 644822 [email protected]

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Simon McIntyreBungay OfficeTel. 01986 888160

Joanna McIntyreLoddon OfficeTel. 01508 521110

Jodi MacKenzieBeccles OfficeTel. 01502 710180

Justin NorthDiss OfficeTel. 01379 644822

Andrew NeilHalesworth OfficeTel. 01986 888205

Richard ClarkeHarleston OfficeTel. 01379 882535

Matthew ChappleNorwich OfficeTel. 01603 859343

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Cricket Field HouseSalisbury, Wiltshire

A Highly Profitable Award Winning B & B Business With Further Potential, Situated Within The Desirable Cathedral City of Salisbury

• 4 Bed Owners Accommodation

• Self Contained 2 Bed Apartment

• 15 Guest Rooms, All en-suite

• Excellent Accounts & Profit Margin

• Further Potential

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Retreat to England’s beautiful shiresOnly 60 minutes by train to London

Offices in Corby ◆ Kettering ◆ Market [email protected]

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“Realise your village dream...” £350,000...in this beautiful stone cottage in the desirable village of Stoke Albany. This attractive residence was originally built as a series of farmers cottages and has evolved into what is now a wonderful and much improved detached home, set towards the bottom of an idyllic country lane with elevated countryside views.

Stoke Albany, Market Harborough 01858 410400

Ashcroft House, Loddington £595,000This impressive extended detached Northamptonshire stone residence occupies an enviable position within the heart of Loddington. The high specification interior is combined with epic proportions including four/five very good sized bedrooms. The mature wrap around gardens are extensive with an oversized double garage to the rear.

Kettering 01536 417888

Grooms Cottage £425,000Situated in the picturesque Hamlet of Hanging Houghton in north Northamptonshire’s undulating countryside, this grade II listed stone cottage has been sympathetically refurbished throughout yet continues to offer a wealth of character and charm with many original period features.

Market Harborough 01858 410400

“In an English Country Garden” £399,950This sublime country style stone detached cottage is located on a quiet lane in the desirable village of Weldon and offers an abundance of character. Entrance hall, open-plan ground floor consisting of living area, dining area, separate kitchen and bathroom. Four bedrooms and shower room. Double width driveway and double garage.

Corby 01536 409717

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Loxwood, West SussexA charming listed country house with superb equestrian facilities• 6 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms• 2 bedroom annex, separate cottage• Sussex barn, stabling, paddocks• Wonderful gardens and woodland –

about 62 acres

Guide price £2.95 million

Near Godalming, SurreyA fine historic listed mill in a wonderful yet convenient setting• 5 splendid reception rooms• 6 bedrooms, 3 bath/shower rooms• Annex, outbuildings, tennis court• Gardens, mill pond and woodland –

about 6.6 acres

Offers in excess of £1.75 million

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Hascombe, SurreyAn impressive Victorian house in a superb edge of village setting• 6 main reception rooms • 6/8 bedrooms, 5 bath/shower rooms • Garage, stable complex, menage• Gardens, paddocks and woodland –

16.4 acres. (EPC: E)

Offers in excess of £3.5 million

Cranleigh, SurreyA superbly positioned country house on the edge of the village• 4 reception rooms, kitchen/break• 6 bedrooms, 4 bath/shower rooms • Outbuildings, potential cottage• Swimming pool, tennis court, gardens

– about 2.7 acres

Guide price £3 million

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DITCHFORD HILLA Grade II Listed Cotswold stone barn conversion with a 5 acre paddockEntrance hall, sitting room, dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, garden room and downstairs bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Master bedroom with dressing room and en-suite bathroom with separate shower. Bedrooms two and three, both with access to en-suite shower room. Two garages, stable, garden and paddock. In all 5.73 acres.

Guide Price £850,000

BARTON-ON-THE-HEATHA Cotswold stone house set in the heart of this popular villageEntrance porch, sitting room, kitchen, garden room, utility room and cloakroom. Three bedrooms and bathroom. Gardens. Garage and off-street parking. EPC B.


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MORETON-IN-MARSHFour bedroom detached family houses close to the centre of Moreton-in-Marsh, available for immediate occupationA stunning individual development of two detached houses located a short distance from Moreton-in-Marsh town centre. Constructed by LPR Homes Ltd. Arranged over four floors, providing flexible and versatile modern living. 10 year NHBC Warranty. EPC B.

Guide Price from £500,000

LITTLE COMPTONA prime example of a contemporary Victorian semi-detached family houseEntrance hall, sitting room, family room, kitchen/breakfast room, food preparation room, shower room and laundry room. Open plan master bedroom / bathroom, two further bedrooms and shower room. Double garage with one bedroom annexe above. Office/music room and workshop. EPC D.


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Alexander James People and Property Ltd

people and property ™In that order

tel: 01730 816171 email: [email protected]: www.ajpp.co.uk

Grade II listed country house with two cottages.Entrance hall, Drawing room, Dining room, Study, Kitchen/breakfast room, Cloakroom, Large utility room, Master Bedroom with en-suite bathroom, 6 further bedrooms, 2 further bathrooms (1 en-suite), Cellar, workshop. Swimming pool, Tennis Court. Cottage: Entrance hall, Kitchen/breakfast room, Sitting room, 2 bedrooms, Bathroom. Cottage: Sitting room, Open plan kitchen, 2 bedrooms, Bathroom. In all about 3.7 acres.

Liss, Hampshire

Guide Price £1,925,000

Set in an elevated position on the edgeof this popular village with views overthe surrounding countryside.Entrance Hall, Drawing room, Dining roomSitting room,Kitchen/breakfast room,Utility room,4 bedrooms, 3 en suite Shower rooms, Familybathroom, Detached garage, Store, Swimmingpool. Delightful gardens with views. About 0.37 acres.

Lodsworth, West Sussex


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Alexander James People and Property Ltd

An immaculate 8,963 sq ft house in the heart of this popular village with views towards The South Downs.

Entrance Hall, Reception Hall, Drawing room, Dining room, Family room, Kitchen, 2 Conservatories, Utility room, 7 Bedrooms, 7 en suite Bathrooms, in ground Jacuzzi, 3 bay Garage, “Short Tennis” court, Pond, formal Gardens and Paddock, Greenhouse, numerous outbuildings, light woodland and stream. All set within about 4 acres.

Guide price £2,500,000

Graffham, West Sussex

tel: 01730 816171 email: [email protected]: www.ajpp.co.uk

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Little Bedwyn, Marlborough, Wiltshire £725,000A contemporary family house in a glorious setting, recently refurbished to give excellent reception rooms and four/five bedrooms with rural views and gardens. EPC D:56

JSA Knight Frank

Sandridge Park, Wiltshire £750,000A Grade II listed coach house converted into two properties linked by the coach entrance, with high ceilings and ornate stone mullion windows, with scope for further conversion, subject to the relevant consents, and modernisation set in large private gardens.

01672 516 619www.birkmyrepc.co.uk

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Westbrook, Chippenham, Wiltshire £895,000A superbly designed Grade II listed village house with five reception rooms, a master bedroom suite, three further bedrooms, 2 ensuite and a family bathroom set in a large and attractive garden with rural views.

Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire £449,000 without barn, £499,000 with barnA beautifully presented double fronted Grade II Listed Georgian town house with four reception rooms, five bedrooms and garden. Barn available by separate negiotation.

[email protected]

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A waterfront wonderlandYarrawonga, Victoria

Australia’s horse capitalIconic Thoroughbred Stud in Scone, NSW

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Southern Highlands, NewSouth Wales, AustraliaWhat makes the Southern Highlands a very special place to visit, also makes it the place to live, play and do business!

Our greatest assets are our location to the big cities, our people, the beauty of our rural setting and our relaxed way of life. You can feel safe, walk the dog, go to the movies, take in a game of rugby or cricket on a Saturday afternoon. Pack a picnic or even enjoy a walk in a national park.

Country lanes, four distinct seasons, buying your potatoes and local freshly grown vegetables and fruit from a roadside stall, boutique shopping, schools to suit all ages, both public and private, parking under a tree in the heat of Summer, eating out – be it fine dining or a simple coffee shop experience, retiring in garden like settings, walking for the pleasure of it, or simply feeding the ducks.

This is what the Southern Highlands is really like. A country region with many of the comforts and services you can find in any city, like good hospitals and great shopping, but with plenty of open space and fresh air.

The Southern Highlands is a place people love to live….where they say ‘My heart lives here!’ We are very proud, welcoming, creative and doers

So it’s hardly surprising that the Southern Highlands is chosen as the country home of a diverse assortment

of folk – from politicians, thespians, comedians and media personalities, through to artists, fashion designers, business movers and shakers, and families simply wanting to escape the pollution and pressures of city life.

There are also over 60 vineyards in the Southern Highlands and 15 cellar doors, all showcasing cool climate wines of exceptional quality, whilst the region revels in some of the most magnificent private gardens and country estates in Australia such as Attunga Grove in Alpine. Wine Tasting, Berry Picking, Home Made preserves, Sauces, Spices & Salad Dressings, Olives and Olive oils, much of what we eat in the Southern Highlands is grown here. To golfers the World home of Golf is Scotland, and the Southern Highlands has become a second home to all things Scottish – Golf Courses included.

For further information on this fabulous Australian Destination please check out the Destination Southern Highlands website at www.southern-highlands.com.au and for purchasing real estate in the region or to view some of the magnificent country estates on offer like the beautiful Attunga Grove please talk to John Basa at Ray White Prestige on +61.(0).400.650.351 or email: [email protected]

Kangaroo Valley, NSWA place one should visit is the Kangaroo Valley Fudge House & Ice Creamery. An Icon since it opened 25 years ago and famous for its hand made confections and traditional Devonshire tea service. Macadamia Brittle and other items are available via mail order online.

Kangaroo Valley Fudge House & Ice Creamery,158 Moss Vale Road, Kangaroo Valley, NSW 2577, +61 2 4465 1375. Visit us online/order online... www.kangaroovalleyfudge.com.au

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Images supplied courtesy Dee Kramer. Text supplied courtesy of Ms Trish Bow Membership & Media Officer Destination Southern Highlands.

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JOHN BASAPrestige Property SalesConsultant (LREA)Ray White PrestigeMobile: +61.400.650.351Office: [email protected]

Attunga Grove, Alpine, Southern Highlands, NSW, Australia Idyllic Australian country estate, commune with kangaroosMagnificent in both design and appeal, this breathtaking property showcases stunning views and a luxury lifestyle beyond compare. Offering an inviting taste of Australian country life, the estate features a five-bedroom sandstone manor house, lush landscaped grounds and a commercial 4000-tree olive grove. Set on 47ha of gently undulating land, it is an idyllic haven offering a private, tranquil escape just 75-minutes from Sydney. The expansive home features light-filled, open-plan living and top-of-the-line luxury finishes. Entertaining terraces overlook the pristine gardens, soaking up far-reaching views of the surrounding countryside. Peacocks roam the grounds and a resident mob of kangaroos are daily visitors. A lake with landscaped surrounds provides the perfect spot for a swim, while walks through the olive grove are an added delight.

• Magnificent four-bedroom sandstone manor house; 47ha of land

• Manicured gardens, water features, entertaining gazebos

• Self-contained, one-bedroom guest apartment; four-car garaging

• Expansive formal/informal living; luxury fixtures and finishes

• Entertaining terraces offering sweeping country views

• State-of-the-art chef’s kitchen; media/games room

• Music room with stunning gold-leaf domed ceiling

• Parents’ retreat with over-size luxury ensuite and private balcony

• Three further king-size bedrooms, all with ensuites

• Study/home office, laundry; variety of outbuildings, sheds, dams

• Existing business operation for weddings/functions in grounds

• 4000-tree olive grove; established olive oil brand

• 75 min drive to Sydney Airport ; 40 mins to beaches; 15 mins to quaint local township with shops, supermarkets and restaurants

• Property is also accessible by Train from Sydney or Canberra and only 2hrs away from Circular Quay to Mittagong Station. From here it’s a mere 4km’s or 10 minutes cab ride to Attunga Grove.

Price: AUD$7,500,000 (£4,050,000 GBP) FreeholdFor further information on this Magnificent Country Estate please check out our website at: http://www.domain.com.au/property/for-sale/rural/nsw/alpine/?adid=2011011249

To take in the breathtaking scenery, lifestyle, and experience the true home comforts this amazing property has to offer please view the vimeo link below for your very own personal guided tour:http://player.vimeo.com/external/87973158.hd.mp4?s=218a7e80a3db8f8558ff3cc94afdd356

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Scone and the Upper HunterAt the head of the Hunter River, 2 hours inland from Newcastle in the State of New South Wales, Australia, you will find the magnificent region known as the Upper Hunter.

Surrounded by majestic mountain ranges and national parks such as the World Heritage Barrington Tops, the thriving rural town of Scone is situated on the New England Highway and Great Northern Rail Line, both of which link Sydney and Brisbane.

Scone, recognised as the Horse Capital of Australia, boasts the largest concentration of thoroughbred breeding establishments in Australia. With the largest veterinary practice in Australia and all the support industries for the equine industry, the region has a thriving economy.

Primo Australia operates a large cattle processing factory employing nearly 600 people. This also supports the Scone Livestock Selling Centre that sells over 1,200 cattle per week through the state-of-the-art facilities.

Volcanic peaks and sandstone outcrops provide a stunning vista. These mountains have formed the fertile valley floors over the millennia which now boast dairy, fodder, cattle and intensive cropping enterprises. The equine industry has flourished on these fertile lands which are rich in limestone and other nutrients essential for the growth of strong horses.

Devil Ark was established in 2010 at Ellerston. This project aims to breed a population of Tasmanian Devils that are immune to the facial tumour that will eventually wipe out the wild Tasmanian population. A new

interpretive centre and experience was opened in 2013, allowing visitors to interact with wild devils in an environment very similar to Tasmania.

The richest NSW country race meeting is held at the Scone Race Club in May each year. Over 15,000 enjoy the 2 day carnival which is the culmination of the two week long Horse Festival.

For further information on this fabulous destination in Australia visit: www.upperhuntertourism.com.au or email: [email protected]

For Purchasing Real Estate in the region whether it be Championship Thoroughbred Studs, Broodmare Farms, Iconic Cattle and Grazing properties, Vineyards and Wineries, Lifestyle properties and more, please contact John Basa at Ray White Prestige on +61.(0). 400.650.351, Email: [email protected], or Ian Morgan at Ian Morgan Livestock Stock & Station Agents on +61.(0).428.668.134, +61.(0).2.6746.3086, [email protected] or visit www.ianmorganlivestock.com.au

Images and Text supplied Courtesy of of Sean Constable, Manager Economic Development & Tourism at Upper Hunter Shire Council.

Scone Cup Day in May. Photo courtesy of Scone Race Club.

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BHIMA – Iconic Australian Thoroughbred StudScone, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia Price: AUD $7,500,000 (£4,035,000 GBP) Freehold

Scone, in the picturesque Hunter Valley of New South Wales is a prominent rural township world renowned for broodmare farms and thoroughbred studs. In an area that is also famous for award winning vineyards and wineries, lies the opportunity of a lifetime for the most discerning individuals to purchase a magnificent thoroughbred stud. BHIMA, steeped in history presents itself as one of the best offerings in Australia today with 396 acres of extensively irrigated premium horse country, (plus 200 acres of Australian native eucalypt forest and a potential residential subdivision block).

The historic homestead built in 1910 sits amongst stunning gardens and boasts 4 bedrooms, a brand new kitchen, office, dining room, and separate guest accommodation. The property also has a swimming pool, tennis court. There is another 4 bedroom home used as a Manager’s residence and a large office. There are 24 stables, a veterinary hospital, foaling yards, 10 horse walker and a whole lot more.

For further information on this award winning property or to arrange a personal viewing by appointment please contact Ian Morgan at Ian Morgan Livestock or John Basa at Ray White Prestige or take a look at our direct website link to the property at:http://www.domain.com.au/property/for-sale/rural/nsw/scone/?adid=2011010775

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Sylvania Waters Sydney, NSW, Australia Special & Unique Single Level Waterfront SanctuaryIdyllic single storey residence positioned on the west side enjoying magical sunsets and water views surrounded by gorgeous gardens and sprawling lawns set on one of Sylvania Waters largest parcels of 891.6 sq metres. This spacious one level home would suit downsizers, empty nesters, retirees, professionals and boating enthusiasts who possess large vessels.

• Featuring an expansive & extra wide 47.7m deep water frontage plus berthing pontoon

• Open plan Living room with full glass panels open up a full view of the gardens and waterfront area

• Direct access from living to full length wrap around timber deck and covered Alfresco area

• Large level lawns and Parterre Gardens enclosed in by full length glass balustrades along seawall

• Formal foyer entry to a large skylight light dome with covers connects to large open plan living, ceramic floors

• Large Brand New Caesarstone kitchen with Island Bench & induction cooking latest appliances

• Spacious accommodation includes 3 bedrooms 2 of which have built in robes, plantation shutters

• North facing back yard with saltwater pool with child safe compliant glass balustrade fencing

• Marble tiled ensuite & main spa bathroom with temperature controlled underfloor heating

• Circular driveway access to an oversized 2-3 car auto Double

Garage and ample off street visitors Parking

• Split system air-conditioning, alarm, electronic full length awnings over deck , Security camera surveillance,

• Automatic garden irrigation system, Security camera surveillance for added security & peace of mind

• Close to all amenities, quick access to Captain Cook bridge, Schools, Southgate or Westfield Shopping

• Outgoings: Council rates $3,240.01 per annum Water

Rates $932.80 per annum

• Motivated Seller – has purchased elsewhere

• 15 mins to Sydney Kingsford International airport, 10 mins to Cronulla’s surf Beaches, 25-30 mins to Sydney CBD 35-40 mins to Bondi Surf Beach 5 mins to Westfield shopping Town , Drive your Cruiser from the back door of this Sylvania Waters deep water property via Georges River Botany Bay along coastline and back into Sydney Harbour to Darling Harbour

Price: Auction Guide AUD$1,800,000 – AUD$2,000,000

JOHN BASAPrestige Property SalesConsultant (LREA)Ray White PrestigeMobile: +61.400.650.351Office: [email protected]

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Absolute waterfront living!4 / 62 Melbourne Street, Mulwala, NSW 2647

Presenting this unique opportunity to purchase 20m of river frontage right on lake Mulwala! This central and prime allotment features a 3 bedroom residence as well as a separate self contained unit both with open kitchen and living areas with lake views from every angle! The undercover outdoor area is perfect for summer entertainment located just meters from the water’s edge! Not only does this property offer prime position on the lake, but it is also positioned perfectly situated within walking distance to all conveniences of Mulwala. Simply buy as an investment, to occupy yourself or as a spectacular holiday home the options are endless!

Price: AUD$1,400,000

“Carinya” An Iconic and Historic Country Estate64-66 McNally Street, Yarrawonga, Victoria 3730

This landmark property is located in north east Victoria and is one of Yarrawonga’s oldest and original homes residing on an impressive 1.15 acres. Being only the second time on the market in more than 100 years, the iconic and gracious double brick residence is set in park like gardens and is a place of peace, tranquility and sheer privacy. Superb craftsmanship is a hallmark of the period home from a grand wide hallway and 4.2 metre high pressed metal ceilings to the five open fireplaces with original cedar mantels, ornate cornices and original sash windows, cedar doors and skirting boards. The established grounds include a desirable tiled swimming pool as well as a designated area for a tennis court if desired.


Private property with sensational views81 Grant Drive, Benalla, Victoria 3672

Located in Northern Victoria is this magnificent one of a kind private property with sensational views and broken river frontage. Set on two acres this seventy five square, 5 bedroom timeless masterpiece is fit for royalty. Beautifully crafted throughout from its granite floors, to marble benches and Italian crystal chandeliers this residence shows quality throughout. The grounds boast beautifully landscaped gardens which are maintained by the 2mg water right and the large pool adds luxury with views of natural scenery. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a property in this location with such an outstanding and incomparable residence. An inspection will truly impress.


Tremindale Estate8447 Murray Valley Highway, Yarrawonga Victoria 3730

Tremindale estate truly offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase land in a quality position and within walking distance to lake Mulwala. Offering an opportunity to develop lifestyle blocks in a sought after area this 219 acre property is zoned farming with a future town planning overlay in place. If it’s not developing your into this prime farming land includes 385mg ground water with a licensed pump and features a 3 bedroom residence with shedding. Located only minutes from central Yarrawonga and offering the country lifestyle this is not an opportunity to be missed!


Stephenie ExtonDirector / Licensed Estate Agent

Extons Real Estate Pty Ltd, 106-108 Belmore Street, Yarrawonga, Victoria 3730Office Tel: +61 3 5743 1400 Mobile: +61 422 756 165

Email: [email protected] Website: www.extonsrealestate.com.au

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Lugtons. Real Estate Limited Cell 0064.7.21.984.173 Office [email protected] www.923river.co.nz


Lugtons. Real Estate Limited Cell 0064.7.21.984.173 Office [email protected] www.85tehuia.co.nz

With a handsome road presence and a serious dress circle position this classical Tuscan inspired home offers resort style living at its finest. Uncompromising detail has created the perfect escape at home. Incorporating pool, flood-lit tennis court, squash court, gym and sauna. Floor area 942m². Land area 5,000m². NZ $4 million

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36 Riverglade DriveHAMILTON, WAIKATO, NEW ZEALAND

This energy efficient home, with its visionary design, is built with finesse. Featuring a range of environmental design principles, the former Signature show home in prestigious Woodridge estate focuses on sustainability. Solar panels support power supply. Dedicated to family comfort, the stylish, contemporary home is naturally warm, well insulated, double glazed, has a gas fire, high efficiency heat pumps and instant hot water. The owners absolutely love the home and are only selling because they are relocating overseas for business. NZ $775,000

The 720m² (approx) main home is an expression of exquisite good taste, luxury and the utmost finery. It occupies a commanding position on the banks of the Waikato River, with stunning views of both the river and St Andrews Golf Course. The home pays a gracious compliment to the sunny, secluded 4556m² of manicured grounds which it sits on and includes a deep salt pool.

NZ $4 million

This unique architectural rural home delivers exceptional family functionality. In collaboration with architect and master builder this home has undergone an extensive rebuild. From the dual kitchen facilities, timber ceilings and rich Matai flooring, attention to detail and quality materials are a key feature throughout. An enviable city fringe location with excellent school zoning. Floor area 447m². NZ $900,000


Lugtons. Real Estate Limited Cell 0064.7.21.984.173 Office [email protected] www.923river.co.nz


Lugtons. Real Estate Limited Cell 0064.7.21.984.173 Office [email protected] www.85tehuia.co.nz

With a handsome road presence and a serious dress circle position this classical Tuscan inspired home offers resort style living at its finest. Uncompromising detail has created the perfect escape at home. Incorporating pool, flood-lit tennis court, squash court, gym and sauna. Floor area 942m². Land area 5,000m². NZ $4 million


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This energy efficient home, with its visionary design, is built with finesse. Featuring a range of environmental design principles, the former Signature show home in prestigious Woodridge estate focuses on sustainability. Solar panels support power supply. Dedicated to family comfort, the stylish, contemporary home is naturally warm, well insulated, double glazed, has a gas fire, high efficiency heat pumps and instant hot water. The owners absolutely love the home and are only selling because they are relocating overseas for business. NZ $775,000

The 720m² (approx) main home is an expression of exquisite good taste, luxury and the utmost finery. It occupies a commanding position on the banks of the Waikato River, with stunning views of both the river and St Andrews Golf Course. The home pays a gracious compliment to the sunny, secluded 4556m² of manicured grounds which it sits on and includes a deep salt pool.

NZ $4 million

This unique architectural rural home delivers exceptional family functionality. In collaboration with architect and master builder this home has undergone an extensive rebuild. From the dual kitchen facilities, timber ceilings and rich Matai flooring, attention to detail and quality materials are a key feature throughout. An enviable city fringe location with excellent school zoning. Floor area 447m². NZ $900,000

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Our core market, largely driven by strong corporate demand for properties sub-£1000 per week, has tripled, pushing us further east into areas such as Victoria and Westminster – locations that are going through an exciting transition, reports Tom Smith (pictured), lettings partner for Knight Frank Belgravia.

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Square and a marked increase in viewing activity for houses at the top end of the market.

Special report by Harriet Sendall, Kaye & Carey lettings managerIn central London, larger properties of four or more bedrooms at weekly rents of more than £2500 have experienced longer voids and rents are down by as much as 10 per cent. Smaller properties

of one to three beds have seen rents flat and I expect this to remain the same in 2014. So with further rising capital values forecast, yields will shrink even further with prime central London yields the lowest.

Demand for renting over buying a property in London remains high and is likely to remain so throughout 2014. This is due to the lack of housing supply coupled with high demand from corporate tenants, international students and locals who cannot afford to buy.

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The trend towards renting is also a lifestyle choice for many who prefer not to be tied to a long-term

mortgage as their career is suited to a more flexible type of accommodation. We are also seeing tenants taking longer tenancies or renewing tenancies as they seek more certainty in a competitive market. We expect this to continue as both tenants and landlords opt for greater stability.

We see potential for rental increases on the better-presented properties as earnings start to grow and the economy picks up in the coming months. The Office of National Statistics reports that in the last year, London’s population has increased by 104,000, further increasing rental demand and exacerbating the shortage of supply. We also anticipate that some overseas landlords – mindful of the capital gains tax changes set for April 2015 – might capitalise their investment and now sell.

Investment in London property by overseas investors remains very high, with overseas buyers accounting for over 70 per cent of our sales in the prime London postcodes.

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Towering terraceThe kitchen and reception room of this recently refurbished duplex penthouse apartment in Marylebone has a 42ft wide decked roof terrace overlooked by the BT Tower.

Inside living space of 1190 sq ft is arranged on the sixth and seventh floors at a block of six updated flats on Hallam Street, walking distance from Regent’s Park and fashionable Marylebone High Street.

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Light shines inAn open plan reception room and eat-in kitchen is arranged on either side of the stairway on the first floor of a mews house to rent in Knightsbridge.

Skylights and large windows send natural light flooding into the contemporary living and entertaining space at the two-bedroom home in Ennismore Garden Mews, where the kitchen features integrated appliances such as a wine fridge and a coffee machine, and a glass door leads out onto a small balcony.

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A spacious and elegant 3 bedroom mews house with private patio and garage. Located in a quiet mews just off Lowndes Square, 2 minutes walking distance to Knightsbridge Tube and Hyde Park, and a little further to Harrods and all the shops and amenities of the Brompton Road and Sloane Street. This modern house has just been refurbished to an extremely high standard throughout.

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Located towards the southern end of Gloucester Road, close to Onslow Gardens and Hereford Square, this fabulous four-bedroom house has recently undergone a complete refurbishment to provide stunning living space arranged over four fl oors. The property features a large double reception room with french doors leading out to a unique roof terrace created using structural glass, a stunning Boffi Kitchen and open plan family/dining room positioned directly below the glazed terrace above. Freehold. EPC=E.

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First Street is a highly sought after Chelsea address just off Walton Street on the Chelsea and Knightsbridge border. This wonderful freehold family house, boasts over 1,550 sqft of accommodation including extensive reception space, a large eat-in kitchen with space for dining, a patio garden, a master suite with balcony, two further double bedrooms and two bathrooms. Freehold. EPC=C. Sole Agents.

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This stunning and unique property boasts a wonderful, modern kitchen/dining room with two glass sliding doors opening out to the beautiful walled garden and two reception rooms full of period features. The fi rst and top fl oors provide seven bedrooms, ample for a large family and also offer the scope for extension (subject to panning permission). Further benefi ts include off-street parking for two cars, a wine cellar and a superb utility room. Freehold. EPC=D. Joint Sole Agent.

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Immaculately presented throughout this property has been beautifully renovated by the current owner. The accommodation is arranged over two fl oors with both large double bedrooms and bathroom on the raised ground fl oor and the extremely generous double reception/dining room and kitchen on the ground level leading out to a private 35.5ft garden that has has been very well cared for. Leasehold. EPC=E. Sole Agents.

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Kensington Park Road W11 £1,200,000This superb two-bedroom lateral apartment is located on a highly sought after road with access to the most desirable private communal gardens of Ladbroke Square. Situated in an attractive stucco fronted Victorian terrace, the accommodation boasts excellent entertaining space with a south westerly reception/dining room leading out to the patio area and a semi-separate kitchen. Leasehold. EPC=D. Sole Agents.

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This unique 2,400 sqft lateral, fi rst fl oor apartment is situated on the famous Old Brompton Road moments from all the amenities of South Kensington, Gloucester Road and Chelsea. The apartment comprises a vast and uncompromising reception area along with its own mezzanine study area, a separate and fully fi tted eat-in kitchen, four large double bedrooms with ample storage and three bathrooms and a large terrace.

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Iverna Gardens W8 £1,450 per weekThis impressive four-bedroom apartment is perfect for a professional couple or even a family, with accommodation comprising a spacious reception room with beautiful feature fi replace, a large eat-in kitchen with utility area, an adjoining dining room, three large double bedrooms - the master with walk-in wardrobe and en suite shower room and two further bathrooms.

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