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Savills ClaphamRobin [email protected]

020 3430 6900

Double drawing room ø 3 further reception rooms ø kitchen/breakfast room ø master bedroom suiteø 4 further bedrooms ø 2 further bathrooms ø larder/utility room/wine store ø coach houseø 134ft garden ø garage and self-contained annexe ø 510 sq m (5,494 sq ft) ø EPC=E

HIGHLY DESIRABLE AND IMPOSING HOUSE WITH MAGNIFICENT ENTERTAINING SPACEmacaulay road, sw4

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AN ATTRACTIVE FAMILY HOUSE IN THE HEART OF BELGRAVIAwhittaker street, sw1

Guide £6.5 million Leasehold, approximately 985 years remaining

Savills KnightsbridgeWilliam [email protected]

020 7581 5234

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Savills ClaphamRobin [email protected]

020 3430 6900

Double drawing room ø 3 further reception rooms ø kitchen/breakfast room ø master bedroom suiteø 4 further bedrooms ø 2 further bathrooms ø larder/utility room/wine store ø coach houseø 134ft garden ø garage and self-contained annexe ø 510 sq m (5,494 sq ft) ø EPC=E

HIGHLY DESIRABLE AND IMPOSING HOUSE WITH MAGNIFICENT ENTERTAINING SPACEmacaulay road, sw4


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Drawing room ø reception room ø kitchenø master bedroom with en suite bathroomø 3 further bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø south-facing gardenø double garage ø 257 sq m (2,767 sq ft) ø EPC=E

AN ATTRACTIVE FAMILY HOUSE IN THE HEART OF BELGRAVIAwhittaker street, sw1


Savills KnightsbridgeWilliam [email protected]

020 7581 5234


020 7730 0822

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QWhy do vendors sometimes specify cash-only buyers when marketing a property?

Emma Stead, head of Savills Fulham, replies ...

AVendors specify cash-only buyers for a variety of reasons, from needing a quick sale to secure a new property for

themselves, to selling a wreck that it may be difficult to secure a mortgage against.

The primary benefit of cash-only deals is that they are typically faster and more secure. Any financed offer comes with a higher potential for falling through, while a cash deal offers the security of having the funds required already in place.

The current lending environment and the introduction of the MMR (Mortgage Market Review) has slowed down the mortgage approval process. Lengthy applications and strict criteria are constraining the pace of exchange. As buyers with liquid assets don’t have to go through this process, they are free to proceed much more quickly, which can be very attractive to vendors.

Some properties simply can only be financed with specialist funding due to issues such as a structural defect and sites sold in a non-habitable condition. In this instance, cash buyers are the preferred option.

Vendors are often buyers themselves and can have tight deadlines to meet in order to secure their onward purchase. If they are relying on funds from the sale of their current property to proceed, specifying cash-only buyers can help minimise both the stress and the time-wasting with purchasers who are relying on a third party to proceed in a required timeframe.

Past experience and personal circumstances can also play a part, particularly if vendors have had deals fall through as a result of failed mortgage applications. Needing to move in time for a new job or the start of the school year can also amplify the need for a quick sale.

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NEWS AND FEATURES

26MARKET VIEW Penthouse premiums. Developers need to raise their game to match

their prices, reports Robert Bailey.

26CHAPTER & VERSE Right side of the park. W2 is showing its development and

regeneration potential, reports Tom Bill.

27LONDON VOICE Westminster seat. Historic borough has a strong domestic base,

reports Matthew Morton-Smith.

27PROPERTY TALK The year ahead. Agents give Cheryl Markosky their predictions for the

property market in 2015.

28MONEY Catching up. Lenders are offering fixed-rate deals as they recover from stock

market falls, says Duncan Farmer.

28BEST BUYS Fixed, discount or tracker – check out the facts, figures and interest rates

from our current top ten mortgages.

30LONDON EYE Mews agents. Specialist team meet increased demand for enchanting

mews houses in cobbled locations.

85COUNTRY PROPERTY Your guide to an inspiring selection of excellent homes

currently for sale in rural locations.

FOR SALE & TO LET

32MARYLEBONE, MAYFAIR, PIMLICO, BELGRAVIA, KNIGHTSBRIDGE,

CHELSEA, SOUTH KENSINGTON, HIGHBURY & ISLINGTON Symphonic space. Cue the orchestra for this totally refurbished Grade II listed house in Belgravia, two doors from where Mozart composed his Opus 1.

42KENSINGTON, NOTTING HILL, PADDINGTON, HOLLAND PARK,

FULHAM, BROOK GREEN Inside outside. Superb new contemporary living spaces at a Victorian house have been opened up to make a seamless transition into the garden.

122LETTINGS LOWDOWN Corporate analysis. Prime central London divides into

four key areas, reports Stephen O’Kane.

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Reception room ø kitchen/dining room ø 3 bedrooms ø 3 bathroomsø 170 sq m (1,835 sq ft) ø EPC=C

ARCHITECT DESIGNED, NEWLY RENOVATED MEWS HOUSEennismore gardens mews, sw7


Hobart SlaterRoger [email protected]

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Drawing room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø master bedroom with en suitebathroom ø further bedroom with en suite shower room ø guestcloakroom ø integral garage ø mews parking ø 155 sq m (1,674 sq ft)ø EPC=E

REFURBISHED MEWS HOUSE WITH INTEGRAL GARAGEeaton mews north, sw1



020 7581 5234

Savills Sloane StreetCharles [email protected]

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Reception room ø kitchen/dining room ø 3 bedrooms ø 3 bathroomsø 170 sq m (1,835 sq ft) ø EPC=C

ARCHITECT DESIGNED, NEWLY RENOVATED MEWS HOUSEennismore gardens mews, sw7


Hobart SlaterRoger [email protected]

020 7581 8277


020 7581 5234

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Drawing room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø master bedroom with en suitebathroom ø further bedroom with en suite shower room ø guestcloakroom ø integral garage ø mews parking ø 155 sq m (1,674 sq ft)ø EPC=E

REFURBISHED MEWS HOUSE WITH INTEGRAL GARAGEeaton mews north, sw1



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020 7730 0822

Open plan reception room/kitchen ø master bedroom suite ø further bedroom ø shower room ø balconyø lift ø 24 hour concierge service ø gym and spa facilities ø secure underground parkingø 77 sq m (829 sq ft) ø EPC=B

CONTEMPORARY APARTMENT WITH OUTSTANDING VIEWSgrosvenor waterside, sw1


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2*£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 ChelseaSophie [email protected]

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BEAUTIFULLY REFURBISHEDSPLIT LEVEL APARTMENT

ifield road, sw10

Unfurnished £850 per week+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee andother charges may apply*

2 bedrooms ø bathroom ø open plan reception roomø integrated kitchen ø wooden flooring ø newlyrefurbished ø roof terrace ø 87 sq m (942 sq ft)ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=E

Savills ChelseaDanielle [email protected]

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AN IMMACULATE FAMILY HOMELOCATED IN THE HEART OFCHELSEA

flood street, sw3

Flexible furnishings £3,950 per week+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee andother charges may apply*

5 bedrooms (2 en suite) ø 2 further bathroomsø double reception room ø 2 studies ø dining roomø kitchen ø private garden ø 289 sq m (3,112 sq ft)ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=E

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020 7730 0822

Open plan reception room/kitchen ø master bedroom suite ø further bedroom ø shower room ø balconyø lift ø 24 hour concierge service ø gym and spa facilities ø secure underground parkingø 77 sq m (829 sq ft) ø EPC=B

CONTEMPORARY APARTMENT WITH OUTSTANDING VIEWSgrosvenor waterside, sw1


LETTINGS LAYOUT ONLY

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2*£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 ChelseaSophie [email protected]

020 7578 9011

BEAUTIFULLY REFURBISHEDSPLIT LEVEL APARTMENT

ifield road, sw10

Unfurnished £850 per week+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee andother charges may apply*

2 bedrooms ø bathroom ø open plan reception roomø integrated kitchen ø wooden flooring ø newlyrefurbished ø roof terrace ø 87 sq m (942 sq ft)ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=E

Savills ChelseaDanielle [email protected]

020 7578 9020

AN IMMACULATE FAMILY HOMELOCATED IN THE HEART OFCHELSEA

flood street, sw3

Flexible furnishings £3,950 per week+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee andother charges may apply*

5 bedrooms (2 en suite) ø 2 further bathroomsø double reception room ø 2 studies ø dining roomø kitchen ø private garden ø 289 sq m (3,112 sq ft)ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=E

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Eaton Square, Belgravia SW1Refurbished one bedroom garden flatA contemporary designed and refurbished one bedroom apartment opening on to a superb garden. Bedroom with en suite shower room and dressing room, reception room, kitchen with dining area, cloakroom, garden, porter, access to communal gardens and the Eaton Square tennis courts. EPC rating C. Approximately 89 sq m (964 sq ft)

Leasehold: approximately 89 years remaining

Guide price: £2,850,000

(BGV090032)

KnightFrank.co.uk/[email protected] 3641 5905

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Sussex Square, Hyde Park W2Immaculately refurbished freehold town houseA bright and spacious town house with private parking and access to communal gardens. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom and dressing room, 3 further en suite bedrooms, reception room, Poggenpohl kitchen, breakfast room, study, utility room, guest cloakroom, balcony, patio garden, garage. Approximately 289 sq m (3,117 sq ft)

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(HEP140107)


Savills [email protected] 7578 5100

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Albert Court, Knightsbridge SW7A first apartment in a prestigious mansion blockLuxurious, sophisticated and elegant, this lateral apartment has been impeccably designed by interior design specialists. Master bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom, guest bedroom with en suite shower room, reception room, dining area, kitchen, study area. EPC rating C. Approximately 128 sq m (1,377 sq ft)

Share of Freehold


(SLA140120)


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Cromwell Road, South Kensington SW7A selection of studio, one and two bedroom apartmentsThe Museum Collection is a handsome facade typical of Victorian London. The modern development combines the elegance of the past with the modernity of the 21st century, providing state of the art apartments.

Share of Freehold

Guide prices: £925,000–£3,495,000

(SLA140307)


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Pont Street, Knightsbridge SW7A perfect pied-à-terre A bright third floor lateral apartment with excellent ceiling height and views of Walton Street. Master bedroom with en suite shower room, further double bedroom, bathroom, reception room, kitchen. EPC rating E. Approximately 98 sq m (1,059 sq ft)



(SLA140289)



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Rutland Court, Knightsbridge SW1Exquisite three bedroom lateral apartment in private roadRare to the market, an exquisite three bedroom lateral apartment on a private road in the heart of Knightsbridge. The property has been entirely restructured and refurbished to the highest international standards. 3 bedroom suites, double reception room, media/dining room, bespoke kitchen, cloakroom, air conditioning, under floor heating, resident porter, private parking available for 2 cars. EPC rating C. Approximately 209 sq m (2,255 sq ft)

Share of Freehold


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Elvaston Place, South Kensington SW7Contemporary split level apartment with direct lift accessThis excellent fourth and fifth floor maisonette is perfectly positioned to enjoy everything that South Kensington has to offer. 3 bedrooms, reception room, dining room, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, south facing terrace. EPC rating D. Approximately 126 sq m (1,353 sq ft)

Share of Freehold: approximately 98 years remaining


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St. Petersburgh Place, Notting Hill W2A light and spacious newly modernised house with parkingBeautifully and architecturally designed by Michela Bertolini of mb design studio, this house has been through an extensive renovation project resulting in an amazing family home. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 en suite), reception room, kitchen, dining room, studio/office, games room, cinema room, gym, garage, garden. EPC rating C. Approximately 395 sq m (4,252 sq ft)

Freehold


(NGH140091)


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York Street, Marylebone W1A three bedroom apartmentA contemporary three bedroom apartment in a converted Grade II listed building, beautifully finished to exacting standards. Master bedroom with study area and en suite wet room, 2 further double bedrooms, family bathroom, open plan living space and separate fully fitted kitchen. Approximately 86.3 sq m (929 sq ft)



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Church Road, Wimbledon SW19Exceptional seven bedroom period house in Wimbledon VillageTruly exceptional semi-detached period house that has been completely renovated and extended to provide a simply stunning home in the heart of the village, with a swimming pool and very usable front and rear gardens. Master bedroom suite, 6 further bedrooms, 3 further bathrooms (1 en suite), reception room, kitchen/dining room, family room, utility room. EPC rating C. Approximately 458.5 sq m (4,935 sq ft)

Freehold


(WMB070246)


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All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges

Eaton Square, Belgravia SW1WAn immaculate penthouse located on one of London’s most prestigious garden squares. Master bedroom with en suite and dressing room, double bedroom with en suite, reception room, kitchen, dining room, cloakroom, lift, porter, EPC rating D. Approximately 1,802 sq ft (167 sq m)

Available unfurnished

Guide price: £3,650 per week

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

Ebury Street, Belgravia SW1WA refurbished one bedroom flat positioned on the second floor retaining charming period features throughout. Bedroom, bathroom, reception room with open plan kitchen. EPC rating D. Approximately 40 sq m (435 sq ft)

Available furnished

Guide price: £540 per week


Grosvenor Crescent Mews, Belgravia SW1XA two bedroom flat situated in a traditional converted mews house. Master bedroom with en suite, a further bedroom, bathroom, reception room with dining area, kitchen, garage and private parking, caretaker and security. EPC rating E. Approximately 947 sq ft (88 sq m)

Available furnished



St Michael’s Mews, Belgravia SW1WAn impeccably presented four bedroom mews house in quiet, gated mews. Master bedroom with en suite, 3 bedrooms (1 en suite), family bathroom, reception room, kitchen, utility room, double garage, resident porter. EPC rating C. Approximately 2,511 sq ft (233 sq m)




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North Audley Street, Mayfair W1KFour bedroom apartmentA beautifully presented apartment situated in a portered building on a popular street in Mayfair. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, dining area, kitchen, porter, lift. EPC rating C. Approximately 200 sq m (2,151 sq ft)

Available furnished


Mayfair LettingsKnightFrank.co.uk/[email protected] 3641 7737

(MAQ207444)

Green Street, Mayfair W1KThree bedroom apartmentThis apartment boasts a wealth of period features and natural light throughout. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, reception room, open plan kitchen/dining area, 2 guest WCs, lift. EPC rating C. Approximately 181 sq m (1,948 sq ft)

Available furnished


Mayfair LettingsKnightFrank.co.uk/[email protected] 3641 7737

(MAQ206254)

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Slaidburn Street, Chelsea SW10This neutral, light and modern three bedroom house is located moments from the King’s Road and boats a large roof terrace. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, roof terrace. EPC rating D. Approximately 107 sq m (1,157 sq ft)



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

Pier House, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea SW3An exceptionally presented apartment within this portered building which has been newly refurbished throughout. Bedroom, en suite bathroom, reception room, kitchen, cloakroom. EPC rating E. Approximately 53.6 sq m (577 sq ft)

Available furnished



Milmans Street, Chelsea SW10A newly refurbished apartment with excellent storage on the third floor which has been stylishly furnished throughout. Bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, reception room. EPC rating C. Approximately 48 sq m (517 sq ft)

Available furnished



Beaufort Mansions, Chelsea SW3An immaculate two bedroom furnished apartment on the first floor which has access to communal gardens and has been refurbished to a high standard. 2 bedrooms, bathroom, double reception room, kitchen, communal gardens. EPC rating D. Approximately 80 sq m (863 sq ft)

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Gloucester Road, South Kensington SW7This newly refurbished first floor flat boasts a modern open plan kitchen and a double bedroom which leads on to a private terrace. Bedroom, bathroom, reception room, kitchen, terrace. EPC rating D. Approximately 43 sq m (463 sq ft)

Available furnished


South Kensington LettingsKnightFrank.co.uk/lettings020 3641 6026 [email protected]

Brechin Place, South Kensington SW7A stunning one bedroom first floor flat in a lovely period conversion boasting excellent living and entertaining space. Bedroom, bathroom, reception room, kitchen, terrace. EPC rating C. Approximately 66 sq m (711 sq ft)

Available furnished



Courtfield Gardens, Earls Court SW5A two bedroom apartment that boasts an impressive reception room with high ceilings, wooden floors and period features. 2 bedrooms, bathroom, reception room, kitchen, communal garden. EPC rating D. Approximately 99 sq m (1,066 sq ft)




Courtfield Gardens, Earls Court SW5This light and bright property is on the ground floor of a period conversion and has its own private terrace. Bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, reception room, terrace. EPC rating D. Approximately 45 sq m (484 sq ft)

Available furnished



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Tom Bill, head of London Residential Research for Knight Frank, reports on W2 – now firmly on ‘the right side of the park’

Bordered by Hyde Park, Notting Hill, Maida Vale

and the Hyde Park Estate, and to be served by a major Crossrail station, W2 has arguably the strongest development and regeneration potential of any prime central London residential market.

Some of the most expensive residential property in the world surrounds Hyde Park. The 625-acre area of green space is the epicentre of the prime central London residential market and properties close to the park can achieve large premiums.

While many of London’s globally renowned addresses and developments, including Kensington Palace Gardens, One Hyde Park and The Lancasters, are located close to Hyde Park’s seven-kilometre perimeter, price growth in one area to the north-west corner has not traditionally been as strong as its near neighbours.

This area, which includes Bayswater, Paddington and Queensway, has a less prestigious history than some of the world-renowned property markets further south, occasionally leading to the informal label ‘the wrong side of the park’.

The presence of a mainline rail station at Paddington has, as is often the case, contributed to the fact growth has not matched the exceptional performance of markets like Knightsbridge and Mayfair. Many formerly grand residential properties in W2 were converted to hotels in the last century.

Similarly Queensway, a shopping street that runs through the area as

its central spine, has retail units where rents are a fraction of prime West End shopping streets just over a mile away, demonstrating the area’s strong potential.

The result is that residential prices in the district have grown by 27 per cent less than other postcodes adjoining the park including W8, SW7 and W1K in the ten years to June 2014. However, what this area of W2 lacks in history it more than makes up for in geography.

It sits between the established prime residential markets of Notting Hill in the west and the Hyde Park Estate in the east. Growth in both areas has outperformed the prime central London average in the last two years as buyers seek more value away from markets further south like Kensington and Belgravia, which experienced strong growth during the financial crisis due to their ‘safe haven’ appeal.

In a reversal of what took place last century, Paddington station and the surrounding area is undergoing a significant revival, accelerated by the arrival in 2018 of a Crossrail station, which will place it 10 minutes from Liverpool Street, 17 minutes from Canary Wharf and 23 minutes from Heathrow.

With affluent Maida Vale further north, and south-facing views of Hyde Park in the opposite direction, the district has arguably the strongest development potential of any prime central London residential market. In the 21st century, W2 sits firmly on the right side of the park.

marketviewThree or four years ago, I was concerned because there simply weren’t enough prime

central London properties in the pipeline, reports property finder Robert Bailey.

There was a huge shortage of resale properties and the only notable scheme on the horizon at the time was One Hyde Park. It had yet to launch but even when it did, I knew that would be it for the next few years.

With the implosion of the Icelandic banks, developers’ funding was severely curtailed and few were able to realise their ambitions. Part of the reason Candy & Candy were able to ask such extraordinary prices was because there was nothing else like One Hyde Park on the market.

Nowadays you can barely move for all the so-called luxury flats. Unsurprisingly, the more successful schemes are being developed by established firms with long track records. They couldn’t get the funding for delayed projects during the recession but are now finally bringing them to the market.

In recent months, firms like Finchatton and Spink have brought magnificent properties to the market that have commanded prices on a par with the Candys’ offerings. Problem is, now the £6000 per sq ft threshold has been reached, a lot of relatively average properties are being marketed near this price when they’re really not worth that.

Recently I viewed some flats that were done to a very high standard. I couldn’t fault the interiors or the layout but that wasn’t the issue. There was no off-street parking, no gym and certainly no hotel-style 24/7 concierge service. I was shown a small plunge pool and told residents could use that. It was all I could do not to utter ‘whoop-de-do’ out loud. However nice the flats themselves, no high-net-worth individual is going to want to parallel-park the Bentley out on the street.

Similarly, it seems every housebuilder in London is putting a couple of penthouses atop their block of flats and asking premium prices for them. Few have their own entrances or facilities, and the finish leaves a lot to be desired. These apartments may be bigger and higher but to command Candy & Candy price levels, the housebuilders need to raise their game. A big apartment does not a One Hyde Park make.

This overreach has far-reaching consequences for the rest of the market. Just as a lack of property pushed cash rich buyers into the inner suburbs – pushing up prices for domestic buyers – a sudden glut of property will eventually depress prices elsewhere.

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What has 2015 in store for the property market? Cheryl Markosky asks

the experts.

KNIGHT FRANK The General Election will influence the direction of the housing market in the coming year, especially in central London, but growth will get back on track over the next five years.

While sales prices in prime central London will remain unchanged in 2015, cumulative growth will total 22.1 per cent by the end of 2019; and prime central London rents will rise 3.5 per cent in 2015.

STRUTT & PARKERPrime central London prices are expected to grow 3 per cent in 2014 and 2 per cent in 2015, a stark contrast to 2010 and 2011 when prices surged over 13 per cent year-on-year.

While improved economic foundations suggest prices will continue to rise over the next few years, the biggest uncertainty over the remainder of 2014 and 2015 will be the looming election.

SAVILLSA lull in prices is predicted in the run-up to the 2015 election amid the prospect of political fallout over a proposed mansion tax on high-value properties.

House prices in central London will rise by a relatively modest 3 per cent in 2014, before a fall of 1 per cent in 2015, representing a slowdown in growth. 2016 could see a surge as high as 8 per cent in one year alone after the uncertainty of the election has passed.

DRUCE “In South Kensington, demand consistently outstrips supply, and this market is set to remain constant in 2015. However, we could see a levelling off of the market for five months before and after the election,” says Simon Armitage.

“Mansion tax is set to cause ripples with European and Middle Eastern

buyers, familiar with a similar tax back home, becoming less interested in investing in a city charging tax they’re seeking to avoid. There may be a shift to different nationalities investing.”

FEATHERSTONE LEIGH“It’s widely accepted that the potential of a new government and the possibility of taxing policies is contributing to uncertainty, but perspective must be maintained,” says group director Peter Shaw.

“Although the frenzy might appear to be over, there are still plenty of motivated buyers looking in all price sectors. In 2015, we expect to see a stable market with an upward trajectory in values, albeit at a less impressive rate.”

BENHAM & REEVES RESIDENTIAL LETTINGS“I believe the sales market will be flat in prime central London. We’ve already seen a softening, with clients saying they’re not jumping to buy. Asian launches will be more subdued, although first phase launches in new developments in good locations will still do well,” says Marc von Grundherr.

“The rental market will also be flat, although I predict increases above RPI growth in Zones Two and Three, due to affordability issues.”

SANDFORDS Election fever looks like dampening next year’s spring property market, but director Andrew Ellinas believes fears of interest rate rises are overhyped. “The International Monetary Fund has just urged the Bank of England to consider raising rates to avert a property bubble, but as property prices are stabilising that seems unlikely.”

Special report by Matthew Morton-Smith, head of Savills Westminster

With more iconic landmarks than any other part of London, Westminster is internationally renowned and has a strong domestic resident base. In September, Savills Westminster office opened its doors on Buckingham Gate, providing a fantastic gateway to all our services including sales and lettings, planning, development, residential and commercial sectors.

Westminster already benefits from substantial regeneration and development. With Victoria set for a landmark £4bn investment over the next decade, it is currently one of the most exciting and desirable locations in London for both residential and commercial property.

The area is very well connected, especially from Victoria Station, with Gatwick Express services for Gatwick airport and the coast throughout Surrey, Sussex, Kent and Hampshire, as well as the national coach station and underground connected to the District, Circle and Victoria lines. There is also a brilliant range of property from small purpose-built flats to quintessential Victorian townhouses and stunning St James’s Park mansions.

We’re currently marketing a superb lateral apartment on prestigious Queen Anne’s Gate (pictured), next to St James’s Park. Set on the ground and lower ground floors of a classically fronted apartment block, the property was previously two separate flats, now amalgamated into one unique space. It has six bedrooms, five bathrooms and a £6.85m guide price.

At the other end of the market, a ground floor studio in Vandon Court, guide price £420,000, is in a great location close to St James’s Park and underground station, and would make an ideal pied-à-terre.

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Catching upLenders are offering good deals as they recover from fall in the markets, says Duncan Farmer

The sudden falls in share prices seen in the middle of October were a reaction to various global economic, political and military events, and a nasty shock to investors who had money in the

markets. However, they were good news for borrowers.

As a result of the fall in world stock markets – the FTSE 100 got away fairly lightly – money was moved into government bonds and, as a result, yields on those gilts were pushed down. Yields on two-year gilts fell dramatically and on five-year gilts even further, adding to falls earlier in the month.

These falls are reflected in swap rates – the rates at which banks lend to one another and therefore, ultimately, to businesses and house buyers. At one point, five-year swaps closed recently at 1.47 per cent, compared to a peak of 2.29 per cent only five months ago; and the 10-year swap closed at 2.04 per cent.

Ray Boulger of broker John Charcol believes this will soon start trickling down to borrowers. “Only a few lenders have cut the cost of their fixed rates this week but as a result of not only today’s massive fall in the cost of funds, but also the cumulative effect of recent falls, all lenders have a lot of catching up to do in their fixed rate pricing,” he said.

“For example, Accord announced a market leading five-year fix of 2.59 per cent at the end of last week, available up to 65 per cent loan-to-value with a £975 fee, but this is unlikely to remain the lowest rate for long. In fact, I think there is a strong chance we will soon see some five-year fixes challenging the previous lowest five-year fix of 2.48 per cent, which was available nearly two years ago.”

Among the best other five-year fixed rate deals on the market at the moment are 2.79 per cent from West Bromwich building society with a 40 per cent deposit, 2.94 per cent from Norwich & Peterborough with a 25 per cent deposit, and for those with just 15 per cent to put down, Chelsea building society is offering 3.64 per cent.

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mortgage in coming weeks is in for a treat, with lenders slashing prices on their fixed and variable rates.

Lenders want to finish the year on a high but also have one eye on next year’s pipeline and want to start 2015 in a strong position. With two-year trackers available from under 1.5 per cent and five-year fixes from just over 2.5 per cent, there are some excellent deals.

The other option lenders have to drive business levels is to offer more flexible underwriting, but at the moment they are reluctant to push the risk curve. Borrowers may still find it tough to get a mortgage, particularly if they require interest only, are an older borrower or self-employed.

Rates may get cheaper but if you are working to a budget you should get stuck in now rather than try to be too clever. Rates are at historic lows so it is highly unlikely that you’ll get a deal you’ll regret for years to come.

Mark HarrisSPF Private Clients

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

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Yorkshire B S 1.47% 31/1/17 4.99% 4.8% APR 65% No 2/1% to 31/1/17. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £975 £90

Platform 1.84% 31/12/16 4.75% 4.6% APR 75% No2/1% to 31/12/16. Can repay up to £1,000 p.m.

ERC free£1089 £106

Free valuation and £250 cashback. Free legal fees on remortgages.

Coventry 2.25% 31/12/16 4.74% 4.6% APR 80% No 3/1% to 31/12/16. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £999 £90 Free valuation. On remortgages free legal fees.

Principality 2.30% 31/12/16 4.99% 4.8% APR 85% No 3% to 31/12/16. £994 £142

Post Office 2.95% 31/12/16 4.49% 4.4% APR 90% No 3% to 31/12/16. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £499 £195

Melton Mowbray 4.85% 31/3/17 4.99% 5.0% APR 95% No 2% to 31/3/17. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £398 £90

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Not so fastThe most recent minutes of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee suggest that interest rates are unlikely to rise as early as had been previously thought. Not long ago, November was the likely date, but that has come and gone and analysts now suggest the middle of next year as most likely.

One factor affecting their decision will be the slowdown in the rise of property prices, most notably in London. The good news for anyone buying a house or remortgaging is that the rush to apply for a loan is not as urgent as it might have been had an imminent rise been on the cards.

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Lifetime loansOlder homeowners with interest-only mortgages could be told by their banks to take out a lifetime loan or move out of their property. People in their 50s and 60s who cannot pay off their debt at the end of a typical 25-year interest-only mortgage may be offered a loan, which they will take to their grave, to avoid repossession.

Big banks are expected to offer a deal which will allow them to stay in their home and pay back only the interest, if they agree to give their house to the lender – rather than family – after their death. Santander is expected to bring out such a loan next year, but applicants should be aware that the biggest winners, of course, will be the banks.

Principality 1.50% (3.49% disc) 31/12/16 4.99% 4.7% APR 65% No 3% to 31/12/16. £994 £142 On remortgages free valuation and free legal fees


Coventry 1.95% variable Term N/A 2.0% APR 75% No Nil £999 £142 Free valuation. On remortgages free legal fees

Furness 1.75% (3.79% disc) 2 years 5.54% 5.3% APR 80% No 3% for 2 years. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £999 £50 On remortgages free valuation and free legal fees


Furness 2.70% (2.84% disc) 2 years 5.54% 5.3% APR 90% No 3% for 2 years. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £1,199 £50 On remortgages free valuation and free legal fees

Leeds 3.99% (1.70% disc) 2 years 5.69% 5.4% APR 95% No 3/2% for 2 years. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £399 £134 Free valuation. On remortgages free legal fees.

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Skipton 2.56% 31/1/20 4.99% 4.6% APR 60% No 5/5/5/4/3% to 31/1/20. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £995 £90 Purchase only. Free valuation.

Accord 2.79% 31/12/19 5.99% 5.6% APR 65% No 4/4/3/2/1% to 31/12/19. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £975 £90 Available on an offset basis at 2.99%

Santander 2.89% 2/2/20 4.74% 4.4% APR 75% No 5% to 2/2/20 + £250 to 2/12/16. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free. £995 £225 Free valuation. On purchases £250 cashback. On remortgages free legals

Leeds 2.99% 31/1/20 5.69% 5.3% APR 80% No 5/5/4/3/2% to 31/1/20. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £999 £134

Principality 3.30% 31/12/19 4.99% 4.6% APR 85% No 5% to 31/12/19 £99 £142 Free valuation. On remortgages free legal fees.

Post Office 4.09% 31/12/19 4.49% 4.4% APR 90% No 5% to 31/12/19. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £499 £195

HSBC 5.29% 28/2/20 3.94% 4.2% APR 95% No 5/4/3/2/1% to 28/2/20. Can increase monthly payments by up to 20% ERC free £99 Nil Purchase only

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Fall in London house prices

0.7% between August and September, according to the Land Registry.

Mortgages granted in September,

61,267the lowest figure since July 2013.

Rate on a tracker deal

1.44%from Norwich & Peterborough with £345 fee.

Weekly rent on a house in Mayfair.

£15,000Security and other bills add another £150,000 a year.

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Chancellor must act to stop ‘sneaky’ feesArrangement fees for mortgages have risen in the past five years from £878 to £1588, according to research by Which? The Consumers Association campaigners want the government to step in and make the charges more transparent.

Its report calls the fees ‘sneaky’ and ‘unclear’. “The chancellor must act now to stop sneaky fees and charges and end mortgage confusion for consumers,” said Richard Lloyd, executive editor of Which? “The government and the regulator should also explore better ways of presenting the total cost of mortgages,” he said.

Costs faced by mortgage buyers can include administration, lender and completion fees, while the same fees have different names. Which? says that customers borrowing £100,000 over two years could save around £1500 if they allowed for set-up fees, rather than accepting the product with the lowest interest rate. The government says it is committed to improving competition between lenders.

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Mews service launchedMews locations are among London’s most desirable addresses: tranquil, attractive and almost exclusively British. Savills has now launched a new mews department specialising in these unique properties while working closely with its network of 30 offices across the capital.

Savills Mews will be headed by director Oliver Lurot (pictured, right), who is also head of Notting Hill office, and associate director Duncan Petrie (also pictured). Both have extensive experience selling mews houses across prime central London.

“Back in the sixties and seventies, mews houses were becoming increasingly chic, full of artists, musicians and celebrities. Today they retain their creative allure while expanding their appeal to a wider market,” says Lurot.

“A huge draw for end users and developers is that most mews houses aren’t listed, a rare advantage in central London. They’re an ideal canvas for interior refurbishment and expansion projects. Basement conversions are particularly popular at the moment, giving the potential to convert smaller properties into sizable homes.

“Family buyers are becoming ever more fond of mews houses, providing a home tucked away in a peaceful cobbled enclave yet still in the heart of prime central London.”

COASTING Management of the Crown Estate’s south of England coastal portfolio has been awarded to Knight Frank’s specialist marine consultancy department.

As part of the move, property agent Humberts’ Southampton-based team, which has been managing the portfolio for the past 20 years, will be joining Knight Frank.

Lord’s Laura is rising star of the yearLaura Stein, 25, lettings manager of Felicity J Lord in Fulham, won Rising Star of the Year at the Negotiator Awards at the London Hilton on Park Lane.

Laura is now head of Felicity J Lord Fulham after joining the agency’s graduate management programme in 2012. She is pictured at the awards ceremony with awards host and TV presenter Alexander Armstrong.

Felicity J Lord chief executive Paul Smith said: “Laura is a real asset to the company and this fantastic award is a real accolade to the hard work that she does. She is a real inspiration.

In the mews: This transformed house in peaceful Elvaston Mews SW7 is on the market for £6.25m (see page 36)

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Scene on screenFoxtons has launched a suite of digital innovations to enhance customer experience. Four new features are designed to boost marketing exposure for sellers’ and landlords’ homes and improve the browsing experience for buyers and tenants.

The new iOS app uses bespoke technology, created in conjunction with UI Centric, to personalise property searches to an individual’s needs. One of the key features is Property Scene (pictured), a reality search that shows nearby homes on the market.

Area Guides help house-hunters to identify exactly the right area for themselves and their families, Design Inspiration displays interiors of impressive properties in London and Surrey using high-definition photography, and My Foxtons dashboard has a new layout with extra functions.

Carols in the squareCarols in the Square, sponsored by John D Wood & Co, on Tuesday 2 December in Battersea Square will feature the choir of St Mary’s Church Battersea and singers from local primary schools. Festivities start at 6.30pm.

SOUND CASE FOR INVESTMENTThe prime central London market has shifted in favour of buyers, moving from ‘property bubbles’ to ‘cooling conditions’, according to research by Hanover Private Office.

Latest information shows that larger houses with four or more bedrooms are more likely to have been reduced. Studio flats are least likely, with just 27 per cent at reduced prices.

More than 20 per cent of units in large London schemes in the development pipeline are now under the control of Asian developers, according to the Hanover report, titled ‘A Sound Case for Investing in London’.

Regal landmark at St PancrasDeveloper Regal Homes is launching a landmark scheme at St Pancras Place, a collection of 61 apartments and houses in the King’s Cross key regeneration area.

The development will deliver a combination of studios, one, two and three-bedroom apartments, duplexes and houses designed to integrate seamlessly into the thriving new community – a new hub for fashion and the arts.

St Pancras Place is the largest area of urban redevelopment in Europe and will include the largest new street in London since the arrival of Kingsway in 1904, and the largest public square since Trafalgar in 1845. The scheme is part of the wider area delivery of 2000 new homes, 20 new streets, 10 new public squares, and almost 4m sq ft of commercial space.

CHRISTMAS INBELGRAVIAElizabeth Street and Pimlico Road will be transformed into a winter wonderland on 7 December for Belgravia Christmas Sunday. Featuring market stalls, entertainment and a visit by Father Christmas and his reindeer, the event is sponsored by Knight Frank and Grosvenor.

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Fine dining beneath the fig tree skylightBetween the King’s Road and the Thames, Glebe House in Old Chelsea has been home to Huguenot gardeners, priests, artists, writers and suffragette sympathisers.

It once housed the Chenil Gallery, and from 1947 to 1978 was used by PEN International, the organisation formed for poets, essayists and novelists – later broadened to include playwrights and editors.

Set on the east side of a historic street of townhouses, villas and artists’ studios, the property is now a charming five-bedroom family home. Flexible living space includes a spectacular dining room featuring a huge oval skylight with an impressive fig tree encircling its entire circumference.

Gothic windows in the dining room at one time belonged to the 17th century Huguenot chapel previously located next door. Double glass doors from the dining room open out into a courtyard with a tiled floor, stone walls and a water feature.

The kitchen and reception is at the other end of the ground floor, the lower ground floor has a second reception room, and there’s a drawing room on the first floor. A staff kitchen and reception on the top (third) floor opens out onto a roof terrace.

Glebe House, Glebe Place, Chelsea SW3, guide price £7.75m, Savills Knightsbridge 020 7581 5234

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Austria’s musical boy genius, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, composed his first symphony near here at the age of eight during a grand concert tour of Europe with his father Leopold and older sister Nannerl.

A statue of the young Mozart with his violin and bow stands across the road in Orange Square outside La Poule au Pot, a Belgravia institution voted London’s best restaurant for fostering romance. Violins can help too.

Extensively designed and refurbished, this Grade II listed house in Mozart Terrace – at the Pimlico Road end of Ebury Street – is just two doors from the house where Mozart composed his Opus 1 in 1764. (In between the two is the brown plaque former home of writer and gardener Vita Sackville-West.)

Architect Eva Jiriicna has given the property a sensational makeover, completed in 2003. The front was restored to its original condition on the ground and first levels by conservation specialist Julian Harrap, and the rest of the building was developed into a series of airy spaces connected by a translucent glass roof.

The main reception area and open plan kitchen and breakfast room are positioned halfway between the basement and ground floors. All three levels are connected by a glass spiral staircase that forms a symbolic axis between the old and the new.

The master bedroom suite takes up the entire first floor and there are two more bedroom suites on the second floor. A walkway across a spa pool leads from the ground floor reception out into the decked and lawned rear garden. Listen carefully and you may be able to hear a violin playing sweetly two doors away.

By Bob Stonebridge

Mozart Terrace, Ebury Street, Belgravia SW1, guide price £12m, Knight Frank Belgravia 020 7881 7722

“Offering proportions and volume rarely seen in a property of this type, the architectural design now allows for a wonderful feeling of space and light throughout”Simon Tollit, Knight Frank Belgravia

Symphonic space in Mozart Terrace

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Mews glass houseDesign and development company McKinley Spaces restructured a 19th century mews house into functional, contemporary urban space. The design team preserved the original façade while transforming the remaining structure for modern, open-plan living.

On the upper level, a spectacular roof terrace was created by engineering an innovative steel-and-glass mezzanine below a retractable glass roof, allowing light to cascade through the building, streaming through strategically placed glass floors.

A set of minimal, suspended steel-and-glass stairs connect to glass landings on the ground, first and second floors allowing light to flow throughout the home, which won a 2013 International Property Award.

Elvaston Mews, South Kensington SW7, guide price £6.25m, Savills Chelsea 020 7578 9005

Baring all in W1Interior designed to combine contemporary style with traditional character, a four-bedroom maisonette in Marylebone is set on four floors of the former home of Evelyn Baring, 1st Earl of Cromer.

The blue plaque property in Wimpole Street spans almost 4000 sq ft on the first, second and third floors topped by a secluded roof terrace. It has its own lift and offers grand ceiling heights of more than four metres.

On the first floor is a majestic drawing room together with a formal dining room and interconnecting bespoke kitchen with French windows to a small terrace. The second floor contains the main bedroom suite – with

freestanding bath, separate shower and dressing room – and a family room or study.

The third floor has two more opulent bedroom suites plus a fourth bedroom, shower room and utility room. On the top floor, a contemporary sunroom has bi-fold doors out onto the roof terrace.

Former resident Lord Cromer, a member of the Baring banking family, was a colonial administrator who served in Egypt as Consul General for 24 years from 1883.

Wimpole Street, Marylebone W1, £10.95m, Knight Frank Marylebone 020 3435 6441

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MAYFAIRA townhouse in a secure gated street in Mayfair, behind the US Embassy, is said to be one of the few in the street to retain most of its original Georgian design features.

The ground floor of the 2370 sq ft Culross Street home features original wood flooring from 18th century sail boats, as well as traditional wooden bannisters from the same era. A conservatory leads out into a private garden.

On the first floor, a 22ft formal reception has original wood panelling and two large windows, and there’s a second study on this level. The lower ground floor has access to a private courtyard.

Culross Street, Mayfair W1, £7m, Knight Frank 020 7499 1012

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Three into oneA five-bedroom penthouse apartment in Pimlico reaches across the fourth and fifth floors of three Grade II listed buildings in the centre of Warwick Square.

Created by the current owner, the large lateral home has remained in the same family for almost 40 years. Terracing on the fifth floor runs the full width of the apartment off the dining room, master bedroom and another bedroom or study.

Flexible inside living space across the two floors is almost 3800 sq ft and the apartment can also enjoy a manicured rooftop garden as well as the attractive communal gardens of Warwick Square beyond.

The fourth floor has a central entrance hall that leads to a reception and dining room, kitchen, bedroom, study or guest bedroom, and a bedroom or laundry room. There are three en suite bathrooms and an en suite shower room, and the property includes lift access and porter services.

Warwick Square and its grand stuccoed buildings were developed by Victorian master builder Thomas Cubitt. The square was first laid out in 1842 and completed in 1855.

Warwick Square, Pimlico SW1, £8.25m, Russell Simpson 020 7225 0277

Firehouse hot spotA first floor apartment in Portman Mansions, at the northern end of Chiltern Street, is 200 metres from Baker Street tube station and a short walk from the shops and bars of trendy Marylebone Village.

The two-bedroom property features an impressively light and airy 25ft reception room with a bay window on one side and doors to an ornamental balconet at the other. The separate kitchen and breakfast room is across the hall, and both bedrooms are en suite.

Portman Mansions has a communal gym and 24-hour resident porter. Celebrity hangout Chiltern Firehouse restaurant and hotel is nearby.

Portman Mansions, Chiltern Street, Marylebone W1, £2.35m, 020 7935 1775

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Hyde Park Place, Hyde Park W2£8,250 per week

Unfurnished/Furnished by separate negotiation

+ £222 inc VAT one off admin fee and other charges may apply

A newly refurbished four bedroom triplex apartment, with private lift access and fabulous views over Hyde Park.n Open plan reception room with kitchen n Master bedroom suite n Two double bedrooms n Further bedroom/media room with en-suite bathroom n Separate shower room n Utility room n Cloakroom n Two terraces n Direct lift access n EPC rating C

Call or visit: 4 Yeoman’s Row Brompton Road London SW3 2AH

020 7590 0060 www.kayeandcarey.co.uk

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Egerton Place, Knightsbridge SW3A beautifully presented second floor flat of 902 sq ft/83.8 sq m overlooking communal gardens to both the front and rear. Although quietly located the flat is within easy reach of Harrods and the excellent amenities the area provides.

n Drawing room n Kitchen n Study/bedroom 2 n Principal bedroom n Shower room n Access to Egerton Place communal gardens n EPC rating C

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£2,500,000

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See things differently.winkworth.co.uk/pimlico020 7828 1786 [email protected]

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Oare, Wiltshire £2,750,000 FreehOld

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


ST. GEORGES MANSIONS, CAUSTON STREET, SW1P £1,900,000 LEASEHOLD

A superb two/three bedroom, two bathroom duplex apartment forming part of an attractive red brick mansion block. The open plan kitchen and dining area look out

into the fantastic garden of generous proportions and the apartment is tastefully decorated and well-presented throughout. St George’s Mansions are well placed

for access to the transport links of Pimlico, Victoria and Vauxhall just over the bridge, whilst a wide range of amenities can be found nearby along Warwick Way,

Wilton Road and Vauxhall Bridge Road.

Mansion Block Apartment | Close to Transport | Fantastic 69.22 sq. m Private Garden | Two/Three Bedrooms and Two Bathrooms | Well Presented | Long Lease

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Oare, Wiltshire £2,750,000 FreehOld

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.



BUCKINGHAM GATE, SW1E £1,450,000 SHARE OF FREEHOLD

A fantastic two bedroom mansion block flat arranged over the first floor situated just off Buckingham Gate. The apartment offers excellent access to the amenities

of Victoria Street and the transport links of St James’, Westminster or Victoria. In good order with well-presented and evenly balanced accommodation throughout.

First Floor Flat | Red Brick Mansion Block | Excellent Location | Two Bedrooms | Close to St James’ Park | Range of Transport Links Nearby | Well Presented

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Scope to expand in the basementThere’s scope for updating and extending a four-bedroom house for sale in a small residential road between Parsons Green and Eel Brook Common.

The property in Parthenia Road offers plenty of period features and excellent storage throughout. A double reception room on the ground floor features a west-facing bay window, coal-effect gas fire and marble mantelpiece.

Leading off the kitchen is a conservatory diner, which has French windows out into the 21ft rear garden. For more living space, there’s a basement you can dig out.

Parthenia Road, Fulham SW6, £2.25m, Winkworth 020 7731 3388

Queens in cinemaApartments at the new Queens development in Westbourne Grove are set behind part of the restored original façade of a 1930s art deco cinema.

Completed in 1932, the cinema was designed by architects J Stanley & Clare. The colourful mosaic tiles, signage and stained glass windows of the Bishop’s Bridge Road frontage have now been carefully renovated and updated.

The former cinema also provided the inspiration for the new exterior and interior design by W9-based architects Stiff + Trevillion. The five-storey building contains 16 individually designed apartments from 554 to 1704 sq ft, with a dedicated entrance on recently landscaped Queensway.

Simon Silver, director of developer Derwent London, said: “It’s a niche development and an elegant solution for the refurbishment of this former art deco cinema. The finished building contributes to the regeneration of this part of Westbourne Grove, and is well-placed for Crossrail when it arrives in 2018.”

Queens, 200 Queensway, Westbourne Grove W2, one-bed apartments from £895,000, two-beds from £1,725,000, three-beds from £2m, Knight Frank 020 7861 5499, Aston Chase 020 7724 4724



The two lower floors at this totally renovated Victorian house in West Kensington have been opened up at the rear to connect the new contemporary living spaces, both inside and outside.

Lower and raised ground floors have been reconfigured to maximise light and space with a glass extension that leads to a glass terrace overlooking the superb south-facing garden. The garden was designed by Jane Brockbank, a gold medal winner at Chelsea Flower Show.

Updated throughout by the current owners, the seven-bedroom home in Gunterstone Road has five floors of luxury living and high-calibre entertaining space. The lower ground floor is designed to provide vast open plan space for entertaining or family living, and includes a self-contained area – ideal for the au pair – with double bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and separate access.

With high ceilings and original Victorian tiling, the raised ground floor has a grand hallway leading to a library that was handcrafted in Germany. The kitchen created by Boffi and featuring Miele appliances has an open plan dining area that looks out across the paved Jane Brockbank garden. Stone steps will take you down to lower ground level.

The first floor contains a magnificent drawing room with original cast-iron fireplace, bay window and high ceilings. The master bedroom suite covers the entire second floor and features a Fired Earth bathtub, double sink and large shower area.

There’s underfloor heating in the kitchen, playroom and all four bathrooms (two en suite), and planning permission has been granted for a large roof terrace: the walk-on skylights are already in place.

Gunterstone Road, West Kensington W14, guide price £4.3m, Savills Brook Green 020 3618 3777

“This stunning Victorian house has been completely refurbished by the current owners, creating contemporary family living arranged over five floors”Dean Moriarty, Savills Brook Green

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Silver apartment is real boho chicDesigner and stylist Lucia Silver, who has dressed celebrities from supermodel Claudia Schiffer to singer-songwriter Paloma Faith, is selling her one-bed, fourth floor apartment in Notting Hill.

Described as the ‘epitome of boho chic’, the designer home in Pembridge Villas features a dramatic circular reception space with five tall curved windows, together with classic French windows to a Parisian-style balcony.

Pembridge Villas, Notting Hill W2, £1,395,000, Domus Nova 020 7221 7817

Mews light showThey’ve filled the living space with skylights at a newly remodelled and refurbished house in an attractive mews close to Queensway.

Natural light pours into the 1620 sq ft high-spec contemporary home that features comfort cooling in the main living areas, underfloor heating and engineered oak flooring.

The three-bedroom property in Inverness Mews

places the emphasis on lateral living space, and its generous open plan reception and dining area has a Leicht kitchen with integrated Siemens appliances. The house includes programmable Rako lighting, Cat 6 cabling and a bicycle store.

Inverness Mews, Bayswater W2, guide price £2.3m, Knight Frank 020 7871 5060

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OUTLOOK IS GREENFantastic views across Brook Green are served at an extensively refurbished Victorian house that offers five bedrooms, four bathrooms and three receptions.

York stone leads to the main entrance on the raised ground floor. Inside living space with high ceilings includes a formal reception and a stylish kitchen leading to a reception and family room, and out into the 31ft rear garden. A second floor half-landing takes you to a decked roof terrace.

Brook Green, Brook Green W6, £3.8m, Marsh & Parsons 020 7605 7760

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Permission to create more space in Abbeville VillageExtensively updated by the current owners, this lavishly refurbished semi in Abbeville Village has more than 4000 sq ft of living space – plus planning permission to create another 1000 sq ft in the basement.

The Park Hill property has off-street parking for several cars at the front and an impressive 57ft garden at the rear. Windows front and rear are fitted with New England shutters, there’s underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and in all bathrooms, and your favourite sounds room-to-room from an integrated Sonos system.

An impressive entrance hall flows into a superb kitchen and dining room, bathed in natural light, featuring floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors leading to a tiled garden terrace for al fresco dining.

An elegant bay-fronted double reception room has an attractive gas fireplace, and the rear reception space contains a fully integrated media system housed in hand-built units.

The lower ground floor has a large cinema room with projector and surround sound as well as a wine store. The current owners have secured planning permission for a full basement conversion to provide up to another 1000 sq ft of space.

On the first and second floors are five double bedrooms – with excellent wardrobe space – four en suite bath or shower rooms, luxury bathroom and study. The top floor offers another bedroom, currently used as a playroom or TV room, complete with under-eaves storage.

Park Hill, Clapham SW4, £3.85m, Knight Frank 020 3667 6750

“This is an exceptional and unique property decorated in fresh neutral tones and beautifully designed by the current owners to create a stylish home”Robert French, Knight Frank


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Take this and partyDirectly overlooking Wandsworth Common, this magnificent double fronted property on Lyford Road provides lateral family living and entertaining spaces arranged over three floors.

A large and welcoming front entrance hall has doors radiating into ground floor family room, grand drawing room, study, and a kitchen and breakfast room that leads to the dining room.

The generous drawing room features ornate plasterwork detailing on the ceiling, together with large French windows that open out into the 72ft by 67ft south-west-facing garden.

At the front, with views over the Common, the family room at the front has extensive shelving, attractive panelling, a period open fireplace, and French windows into the kitchen and breakfast room. The kitchen itself has integrated appliances and a large central island topped with granite.

Large windows and glazed doors deliver plenty of natural light and unobstructed garden views in the dining room. The study or office features oak shelving and cupboards, and there’s a wine store in the cellar.

Off a central landing on the first floor, the master bedroom has an en suite bathroom and separate dressing room. There are two more double bedrooms and a bathroom on this level, and the second floor contains three bedrooms and a family bathroom, plus under-eaves storage.

A paved terrace at the top of the garden looks out across the huge lawn bordered by mature trees and shrubs, and the garden also has a summerhouse. The carriage driveway at the front of the house offers off-street parking.

Highly sought-after Lyford Road alongside the Common is handy for the bars and restaurants of both Bellevue Road and Northcote Road. Take That’s Mark Owen once lived a little further down the road.

Lyford Road, Wandsworth SW18, guide price £5.5m, Savills Battersea Bridge Road 020 3430 6900

“This imposing, detached family home has a 72ft south-west-facing garden, a carriage driveway and uninterrupted views over Wandsworth Common”Andy Harris


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Contemporary living at the house of glassOpposite Wandsworth Common and its National Rail station, this five-bedroom house in St James’s Drive has been totally remodelled in a superb contemporary makeover.

The property offers inside space of 3,087 sq ft arranged across five floors with sleek modern styling and design. The interlinked reception and drawing rooms on the raised ground floor both have wood floors, and the integrated kitchen on the lower ground floor has a dining area and breakfast bar.

Tall glass doors in the kitchen open out into a fully glazed conservatory, which will lead you out onto a paved patio: take the stone steps up into the 56ft

fenced and lawned rear garden. The other end of the kitchen has doors to a games and entertainment room.

On the second floor, the master bedroom has an en suite bathroom, dressing room and balcony, and one of the first floor bedrooms is also en suite. Down in the basement, there’s a playroom with a door to a courtyard, together with a wine cellar and a utility room.

The house also features fully integrated AV sound, and is handy for the local amenities along Bellevue Road and Trinity Road.

St James’s Drive, Wandsworth Common, Wandsworth SW17, £2.7m, Foxtons Balham 020 8772 8000

“Extensively remodelled and presented in the highest order throughout, this breathtaking house has elegant contemporary styling and a versatile layout”James Redington, Foxtons Balham


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Let meentertain youThis four-to-five bedroom apartment would make the perfect property for buyers wanting to live who want to live close to Wandsworth Common, retain good square footage and enjoy a large garden.

The 2270 sq ft home on Wexford Road could also serve as a larger-than-average London pied-a-terre for people who like to entertain or need extra accommodation space for family or friends.

The flat is arranged across two floors and retains many of its original features in combination with contemporary design. Off the large central hallway at the front of the property are two receptions currently configured as bedrooms, together with a stylish wet room.

To the rear is a generous reception room featuring intricate ceiling plasterwork, useful shelving and cupboards. The reception leads to a dining space flooded with natural light and a separate contemporary kitchen. Glass doors at the rear open onto a decked terrace overlooking the beautifully landscaped garden.

The lower ground floor, which can be accessed from both the front and the back of the property, contains three double bedrooms, a bathroom, utility room and excellent storage space.

Wandsworth Common is on your doorstep and the shops and restaurants of Bellevue Road are easy walking distance. Wandsworth Common overground station will take you to Victoria, or catch the Northern Line tube from Clapham South or Balham.

Wexford Road, Wandsworth SW12, £1.45m, Knight Frank 020 8682 7777

“Located close to Wandsworth Common, this wonderful flat has great entertaining space and a fantastic landscaped private garden”Federica Monaco, Knight Frank


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Local knowledgeLiving on the patch gives a couple vision to do up a wreck, says Cheryl Markosky

You don’t necessarily have to live right next to a project to make it successful, but having a bit of homegrown intelligence certainly helps.

Tom Cotton, who works for a film post-production company, and his 28-year-old marketing executive wife Dani have lived Between the Commons for 15 years – a definite bonus when creating a home that the target audience will clamour to buy.

The top floor, three-bedroom flat the Cottons bought in Wroughton Road in May 2012 is the second flat they’ve resurrected. “Our first property had lots of potential that wasn’t fully realised, and we use each move to improve appearances,” says Tom, 41.

Inheriting the flat from a lady in her 90s meant the flat wasn’t in its first flush of youth. It required rewiring, re-plumbing, re-plastering, knocking down internal walls, installing new windows, a kitchen and bathrooms, and converting the loft. “It was a total strip-out,” comments Tom.

Renovating ruins is a joint enterprise, with Tom in charge of space planning and layout, while Dani tackles the finishes.

“There’s a particular look and feel we like,” explains Tom. “As we’re similar to the local demographic, I think we get it right.”

He adds that after researching online and talking to local agents (Austin Thorogood was integral in working out what people would want with this project), the Cottons take a view on what the property could be worth when the work’s done and what they’re then allowed to spend.

Tom argues that if doing up homes were easy, then everyone would be doing it. “You expect surprises, particularly in a century-old building, and things never go 100 per cent according to plan.”

However, the actual build for the Wroughton Road flat went fairly quickly – about 14 weeks. “There are always challenges, but you find solutions,” points out Tom.

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• Have a contingency fund of at least 10 per cent of the building costs for unexpected issues.

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plan you first had in mind, but that’s okay.• In older buildings, it’s not just your flat – you

also have to think about people below, above and beside you.

Two good solutions to eke out more space are to convert the loft into two double en-suite bedrooms and install double-height, glass doors in the hallway. “When you look down from the top floor to the lounge/dining room there’s a wonderful sense of space,” suggests Tom.

Selling agent Austin Thorogood of John Thorogood thinks the apartment “will suit a smart professional couple that likes to entertain and wants to live somewhere that has a light, airy feel.” It could also work well for a young family, or buy-to-let investor renting the property to professional sharers, he adds.

Wroughton Road, Between the Commons SW11, £925,000, John Thorogood 020 7228 7474


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New homes updateSpecial report by John Ennis, area director of Foxtons New Homes and InvestmentsThe 2014 property market enjoyed a bumper start with a flurry of activity across all departments and positive figures for sales teams across the capital.

This energy and excitement cooled a bit over the summer – a trend that can often be expected – although newspaper hype around the London market, coupled with Mark Carney’s comments about the capital’s property market being overheated, exacerbated this dip.

Positively, September heralded an upturn in interest in the market across all departments. Development launches which were waiting until the early autumn occurred, boosting supply levels within New Homes and consequently encouraging demand.

Generally speaking, the number of offers achieved by our New Homes South team stayed consistent throughout the summer and we are now even seeing a marked increase.

It would appear that the summer lull has resulted in a more cautious approach, with buyers taking longer to come to the point of offer than earlier in the year. Interestingly too, more than any other region, end-user buyers in South London seem to be less inclined to put an offer on an off-plan unit without seeing a show flat first.

As to be expected in this steadier climate, well-priced

one-bedroom flats priced around £400,000 and two-bedroom flats below £550,000 are extremely popular and selling faster than most other property types.

We’re currently selling some fantastic developments in South London, including The Old Dairy in Streatham (pictured), which features a collection of two and three-bedroom flats as well as spacious four-bedroom houses. This scheme is located between Streatham and West Norwood and is an appealing investment opportunity with contemporary interiors and high-specification finishes.

Our Wimbledon office is also having great success selling one, two and three-bedroom flats off-plan for Hero, a fantastic new development in Wimbledon Chase. This striking new development is proving extremely popular: we sold 10 units in the first couple of weeks.

I suspect that 2015 will be more focused on steady growth rather than the rampant developments that we have experienced this year. There will be a stutter from the start of April to the end of May, as the country works out who will be pulling the next government strings. However, this will then naturally settle down into a new rhythm.

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A five-bedroom, Tudor-inspired property at the end of a hidden driveway in Petersham Village has been built using traditional oak frame construction techniques, reclaimed bricks and 37 tonnes of oak.

Standing in landscaped gardens on a one-acre plot, this high-spec home offers 5000 sq ft of space on three floors featuring exposed oak beams and high vaulted ceilings. It includes a wine storage room with chiller cabinets, gym and cinema room, together with a detached two-storey cottage within the grounds.

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Crossacres

Crossacres is a new country mansion set in 2.3 acres of

manicured landscaped grounds within the world famous Wentworth Estate. Seven

bedrooms, 6 reception rooms, staff accommodation and

extensive leisure facilities that include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a jacuzzi, gym, sauna, cinema room

and all-weather tennis court.

Price £17.5 million

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Saddle Stones

Saddle Stones is a magnificent new family residence situated within

the prestigious St. George’s Hill Estate, with far reaching views from

its beautifully landscaped south westerly backing garden of

over 1 acre. The exceptionally spacious interior features

6 luxurious bedroom suites, a cinema room, staff accommodation,

lift access to all 3 f loors, a triple garage and an outdoor

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Price £9.5 million

48 Totteridge Common

48 Totteridge Common is a meticulously designed new mansion set in 3 acres of landscaped grounds in North West London. From the main gate, the drive sweeps through an avenue of mature trees. An impressive double height entrance with imposing staircase welcomes you.

Lovingly designed to create a home of classic proportions with stunning features and craftsmanship, 48 Totteridge Common is a simply remarkable family home with great entertainment and leisure facilities including a swimming pool, cinema, games room and wine cellar.

Price £16 million 020 8481 7500 www.octagon.co.uk The Exclusive Octagon Collection.

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Crossacres is a new country mansion set in 2.3 acres of

manicured landscaped grounds within the world famous Wentworth Estate. Seven

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extensive leisure facilities that include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a jacuzzi, gym, sauna, cinema room

and all-weather tennis court.

Price £17.5 million

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Saddle Stones

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the prestigious St. George’s Hill Estate, with far reaching views from

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48 Totteridge Common

48 Totteridge Common is a meticulously designed new mansion set in 3 acres of landscaped grounds in North West London. From the main gate, the drive sweeps through an avenue of mature trees. An impressive double height entrance with imposing staircase welcomes you.

Lovingly designed to create a home of classic proportions with stunning features and craftsmanship, 48 Totteridge Common is a simply remarkable family home with great entertainment and leisure facilities including a swimming pool, cinema, games room and wine cellar.

Price £16 million 020 8481 7500 www.octagon.co.uk The Exclusive Octagon Collection.

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Putney portalThe tall glass door at the end of the generous ground floor reception space leads into a newly built conservatory extension – with large skylight – and out into the east-facing rear garden.

Also on this level, the kitchen, breakfast and family room serves garden views and has its own doorway through into the new full-width conservatory at the double-fronted period house on Larpent Avenue, Putney.

For more formal entertaining, a dining room at the front of the detached house has superb wood panelling, ceiling beams and a fireplace with a wooden mantelpiece. There’s plenty of room for a dining table for 10 or more people.

At the side of the property at ground level is a study and side entrance, which leads to a huge basement currently used as a home office. A spiral staircase from the rear extension will also take you down to the basement space.

The first floor master bedroom has an en suite bathroom and there are three more double bedrooms and a family bathroom on this level. There are two more bedrooms and another bathroom on the top floor, and the house includes off-street parking.

Larpent Avenue, Putney SW15, guide price £3.75m, Savills Putney 020 8780 9900

Light from aboveIlluminated by two Velux windows, the kitchen diner at an immaculate Edwardian family home in the Southfields Grid has double glass doors leading to the 31ft garden.

The four-bedroom property in Lavenham Road is said to be presented to an ‘excellent decorative standard’ throughout. Inside space of almost 1500 sq ft on three floors includes a sitting room, family room, family bathroom, and en suite shower room.

Both the sitting room and the family room feature cast iron fireplaces, wooden flooring and ceiling cornicing. The sitting room also has wooden-framed sash bay window with plantation shutters.

Lavenham Road, Southfields SW18, £1.1m, John D Wood & Co 020 8870 8811


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Totally renovated and refurbishedThis handsome Victorian detached house at the top of Edge Hill in Wimbledon has recently been totally renovated and refurbished to the highest standards.

Close to Wimbledon Common and Wimbledon Village, the light and airy high-spec home of six to seven bedrooms has three floors of elegant living space arranged around large halls.

The ground floor has beautiful solid parquet flooring and features a large dining room. A generous reception with original open fireplace and ceiling cornicing has floor-to-ceiling doors that lead out onto the patio and rear garden. Another drawing room, also with working original fireplace, is flooded with light from tall bay windows.

Tiled flooring and underfloor heating runs throughout the spectacular open plan Rotpunk kitchen by Adaptations.

A large island unit has polished granite work surfaces, and the kitchen includes a skylight and all the latest integrated appliances.

Bi-folding doors on two sides open out to extend the home into the garden. The contemporary kitchen space also connects with another dining room and breakfast area with plenty of room to serve as an extra family dining space.

The 4665 sq ft property is fully equipped with the latest Control4 home automation. Use the touch-screen interface, your phone or your tablet to manage multiple smart features from low energy LED lighting and AV system to automated gates and video entry.

Edge Hill, Wimbledon SW19, price on application, Robert Holmes & Company 020 8947 9833

The Wimbledon Village specialists with over 30 years of experience, and substantial knowledge of the South London property market, providing a friendly, fl exible service to clients in order to make moving home a positive experience.

Robert Holmes & Company has earned its reputation by providing a bespoke approach to estate agency, offering clients an independent and distinctly personal service tailored to individual requirements.

Specialising in the sale and letting of high calibre residential property primarily within Wimbledon, Coombe and the surrounding areas.

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Wimbledon Common £3,350,000

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Wimbledon £3,500,000

A stunning family house of c 3,800 sq ft renovated to a high specification with a lovely West facing roof terrace and garden within a short walk of Wimbledon Common and King’s college school

4 reception rooms • super kitchen/breakfast/family room • 5 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms (3 e/s) • 460 sq ft roof terrace • west facing paved terrace and garden • driveway parking for 4 cars • ER/C

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Wimbledon Village £3,500,000

A beautifully presented Edwardian house a highly regarded Village road close to the Common and within easy reach of excellent local schools

3 reception rooms • kitchen/breakfast room • 6 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms • far reaching views towards the London skyline • landscaped garden • garage • ER/D

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Wimbledon Hill Park From £1,150,000Tranquil, desirable and exclusive, Dukes Gardens is a premier collection of 2 and 3 bed-room apartments adjacent to 19 acres of beautiful parkland by Berkeley Homes

Coombe £4,750,000An impressive house of over 7,300 sq ft in 0.8 acres on a prestigious estate off Kingston Hill3 receptions • 7 bedrooms • potential to extend to over 10,000 sq ft stp • gated drive • ER/D

Wimbledon £3,975,000An outstanding new home created with meticulous attention to detail and the finest materials3 receptions • glass box dining room • 5/6 bedrooms • 6 bathrooms • integral garage • ER/B

Wimbledon Village £3,950,000A handsome Edwardian family house in a highly regarded road with a generous garden3 receptions • 7 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • basement room • lovely garden • parking • ER/E

Wimbledon £1,995,000An attractive family house quietly situated near the Common with potential for extension3 receptions • 4 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • large garden • detatched double garage • ER/D

Wimbledon Common £2,750,000A fabulous apartment in an impressive development overlooking Wimbledon CommonImpressive reception room • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • private garden • parking • ER/B

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Wimbledon £10,950 pcmA superbly appointed and individually designed residence recently completed to an exceptional specification in a picturesque and sought after residential road near the Common

Wimbledon £3,400 pcmThis town house is located in a popular quiet cul-de-sac within walking distance of Wimbledon Village and the station. This property also boasts four bedroom and is neutrally decorated throughout. Offered furnished.

Wimbledon £1,550 pcmThis bright and newly refurbished two bedroom conversion apartment is conveniently located close to Wimbledon Park. Within walking distance of Southfields, Wimbledon Park and Earlsfield Stations.

Wimbledon £8,500 pcmA modern detached designer house situated in Wimbledon Village within walking distance of Wimbledon Town centre and transport facilities

Wimbledon £1,775 pcmA spacious, light and airy top floor conversion apartment situated in the heart of Wimbledon Village, also in close proximity to Wimbledon Common. The accommodation is neutrally decorated throughout and is offered unfurnished.

Wimbledon £5,150 pcmThis completely refurbished 4 bedroom detached family home is in immaculate condition, well placed for Raynes Park Station and the A3 and includes an entertainment/gym room, OSP for 3 cars and a garage.

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Exceptionally attractive double fronted Edwardian close to the commonAn exceptionally attractive five bedroom early Edwardian double fronted family house 150m from Wimbledon Common located off the Ridgway, approximately 300m from the Village High Street with an eclectic mix of designer shops, restaurants and bars together with two stables providing horse riding on the 1200 acres of Wimbledon Common

Wimbledon railway station is around 800m away with regular link to central London, approx. 17 mins. Locally are a number of excellent schools with Kings College School and Wimbledon High School both around 600m away.

The attractive garden to the rear has been thoughtfully landscaped and has external lighting. Resident’s parking permits can be purchased from Merton Council. Please note our clients have previously obtained planning permission for off-street parking

Murray Road, Wimbledon, SW19, £3,650,000 Freehold, Hawes & Co Wimbledon Village 020 8946 1000

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Salcott Road £895 per week A great family house, in good condition throughout and offered on an unfurnished basis. On the ground floor there is a double reception room with wooden floors and built in bookshelves and an open plan kitchen/breakfast room with direct access to a private decked garden. On the first floor are the master bedroom with built in wardrobes, two smaller double bedrooms and a bathroom with overhead shower. The attic houses a double bedroom and bathroom with roll top bath and separate shower. The house is available unfurnished from late November.

Four double bedrooms • Double reception room • Kitchen/breakfast room • Two bathrooms • Cloakroom • Private decked garden • Unfurnished

Hillier Road £995 per week This Victorian house has been extended into the side return and basement to create a lovely four bedroom family home. There are wooden floors throughout the ground floor in the double receptionroom and kitchen. From the kitchen doors lead out onto the south east facing garden and there is also a downstairs WC. There are four double bedrooms, including a master bedroom with built in wardrobes and air conditioning. There is also the added benefit of a spacious family room in the basement. Four double bedrooms • Double reception room • Kitchen/breakfast room • Family room • Family bathroom • Shower room • Ground floor W/C • Garden • Unfurnished

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Wroughton Road £700,000 Leasehold

A light and spacious one bedroom garden flat measuring approximately 928 square feet occupying the entire ground floor of this grand converted Victorian house. The flat is accessed through its own front door and is presented in excellent decorative order throughout. It also benefits from its own side access into the garden and a cellar. This property offers the prospective purchaser the opportunity to further extend (subject to usual consents).

One double bedroom • Reception room • Kitchen dining room • Dressing room • Bathroom • Cellar • Side access • Garden • Chain free

Lavender Gardens £1,950,000 Freehold

This stunning elegant family house measures well in excess of 2600sqft. The accommodation has been recently refurbished to an extremely high standard incorporating good quality materials and fittings throughout. Four double bedrooms • Reception room • Kitchen breakfast room • Family bathroom • Ensuite shower room • Separate WC • Roof terrace

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139 Lower Richmond Road SW15 1EZ

A substantial detached period family home with a carriage driveway and a tranquil south facing rear garden, positioned on a popular West Putney road.

Reception room • family room • dining room • separate study • cloakroom • boot room & pantry • bespoke kitchen/diner • master suite • five further double bedrooms • three bathrooms (1 en-suite) • 83 Ft x 60 Ft south facing garden • carriage driveway • CAT 5 wiring throughout • wired for sound • underfloor heating • EPC rating D

A beautifully presented five bedroom mid-terraced Victorian family house with a 63 Ft South-West facing garden that enjoys a superbly open aspect.

Freehold Victorian house • 27 Ft double reception room • kitchen/breakfast room • 63 Ft south-west facing garden • five double bedrooms • exceptionally quiet and open rear aspect • cellar • family bathroom • two modern shower rooms • eaves storage • EPC rating D

Chartfield Avenue, SW15£3,500,000

Amerland Road, SW1£1,599,950

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Hazlewell Road, SW15 £1,595,000Share of freehold • conversion within detached edwardian house • 2102 Sq Ft • allocated off street parking for two cars • private 31 Ft x 30 Ft south facing garden • kitchen/breakfast room • dining room • family room • bathroom • master bedroom with dressing room • large double bedroom with en-suite bathroom • cinema/media room • large utility room • EPC rating C

Fanthorpe Street, SW15 £1,425,000Terraced Victorian freehold house • 1806 Sq Ft • open plan feel • 25 Ft double reception room • exceptionally bright extended kitchen/breakfast room • four bedrooms • two bathrooms • cellar • west facing garden • prime lower west Putney location • close to transport and amenities • EPC rating E

Ashlone Road, SW15 £1,250,000Double reception room • kitchen/breakfast room • three double bedrooms • large family bathroom • river road • 36 Ft garden • 1262 Sq Ft • period features • EPC rating C

Festing Road, SW15 £1,495,000Victorian terraced freehold house • prime west Putney River road • 41 Ft private rear garden • double reception room • kitchen dining room • downstairs W.C. • four double bedrooms • two bathrooms • cellar • eaves storage • idyllic location • EPC rating D

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Putney Hill, SW15 £3,750 PCMModern house • large reception room • fantastic kitchen/dining room • study/fourth bedroom • master suite • two further bedrooms • luxury family bathroom • private garden • off-street parking • perfect location • EPC rating C

Borneo Street, SW15 £1,750 PCMStunning garden flat • reception room • kitchen/dining • two bedrooms • luxury bathroom • private garden • own front door • great location • close to river • EPC rating D

Hazlewell Road, SW15 £1,750 PCMStunning period flat • elegant reception room • fitted kitchen • master bedroom • further double bedroom • smart bathroom • stripped wood floors • great location • EPC rating D

Campion Road, SW15 £5,000 PCMSemi-detached house • double reception room • kitchen/breakfast room • conservatory/dining room • utility room • cloakroom • sunny rear garden • side access • five double bedrooms • two brand new bathrooms • sought after west Putney location • walking distance to all amenities • close to transport links • EPC rating F

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ONE-BED FLAT HAS POTENTIAL TO BE TURNED INTO TWO A one-bedroom ground floor flat on the Southfields Grid, close to Wimbledon Park, has potential to be converted into a two-bed home.

The property in Clonmore Street features a bay-fronted reception and a separate kitchen leading to a private 37ft rear garden. Total inside space is almost 500 sq ft.

Clonmore Street, Southfields SW18, £540,000, KFH Southfields 020 8871 9655

UPPER MAISONETTEClose to Clapham Common, Northcote Road and Clapham Junction, a split-level two-bedroom upper maisonette is set on the first and second floors of a Victorian conversion.

The first floor of the house on Grandison Road contains the reception room and a separate kitchen, and the second floor has a double bedroom and newly refurbished guest bathroom. The loft has been converted to provide a master bedroom with en suite shower.

Grandison Road, Clapham SW11, £835,000, Cluttons Clapham 020 7223 7574

Contemporary makeover is totalA five-bedroom Victorian house Between the Commons has been almost totally rebuilt to create a contemporary family home that places a huge emphasis on space and light.

Concertina doors from the open plan kitchen and family room lead to a sunken patio with steps to the garden. A double reception above opens into a study area with galleried glass balustrades overlooking the kitchen dining area.

Broomwood Road SW11, offers above £2.5m, Rampton Baseley 020 7228 5111

1930s house combinesoriginal and modernA few streets south of Wandsworth Common, a beautifully presented 1930s four-bedroom property on Hendham Road combines original features with modern additions throughout.

The ground floor has a generous reception space with a family area together with a more formal double reception room. The kitchen is flooded with natural light from two Velux windows and has French windows leading to the 86ft garden with garage.

Hendham Road, Wandsworth SW17, guide price £1.5m, John D Wood & Co 020 8871 3033

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Round the gardenIts spectacular walled Victorian garden, complete with 75-metre lavender walk and ornamental fishpond, is opened to the public every year for the National Gardens Scheme.

The Round House, built around 1850, is a former gardener’s bothy on a Surrey parkland estate of 250 acres in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The four-bedroom country house in Loxhill has 4.5 acres to call its own and includes a glass-covered heated swimming pool.

London 45 miles.

The Round House, Loxhill, Godalming, Surrey, guide price £2.25m, Grantley 01483 893939

Looking out towards the Isle of WightExtensively refurbished in 2012, a first floor apartment almost on the foreshore in Dorset has panoramic views across Swanage Bay towards the Isle of Wight and Ballard Down.

Wessex Court was built in the 1970s and stands in its own landscaped grounds. The upper levels are mostly cement-rendered with a Tyrolean-style finish and the rest is Purbeck stone.

The two-bedroom property features a large living room with a balcony and superb views, a luxury fitted kitchen and breakfast room, and a master bedroom suite with second balcony. It also offers a single garage.

Estate agent Corbens is also supporting local charity Heroes Haven, a lodge on the Isle of Purbeck that provides affordable holidays for disabled, injured and visually impaired serving and former members of the armed forces.

London 127 miles.

Top left: Wessex Court, De Moulham Road, Swanage, Dorset, guide price £465,000, Corbens 01929 422284

Top right: Heroes Haven, 4 Manor Road, Swanage, phone 07531 342015 or visit www.heroes-haven.org.uk

Secure luxury in the east wingAshfield Grange is a secure and gated community forming a collection of apartments and Georgian-style houses on the outskirts of the semi-rural Suffolk village of Great Ashfield.

A luxury two-bedroom apartment on the ground floor of the east wing has direct access to – and use of – the building’s delightful rear lawns, which are enclosed by hedging and featuring a summerhouse for residents. Historic Bury St Edmunds is 12 miles away.

London 94 miles.

Ashfield Grange, Great Ashfield, Suffolk, guide price £210,000, Musker McIntyre 01284 848454

HIGHGROVEChristmas hampers and gift sets with royal approval are selling well at the Highgrove gift shop, immediately below this two-storey apartment in Long Street, Tetbury.

Effectively a townhouse, the three-bedroom property in an elegant restored Grade II listed building features a large redecorated drawing room at the front with three double-glazed windows.

London 104 miles.

The Counting House, Long Street, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, £400,000, Perry Bishop 01666 504418

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“One of the finest properties on the Sandbanks peninsula, Harbour Watch has a south-westerly aspect that allows for sensational, far-reaching views”Adrian Dunford, Tailor Made

Watch the harbour from SandbanksBuilt in 2004, Harbour Watch is a magnificent home that occupies one of the finest waterfront positions on the exclusive Sandbanks peninsula in Poole, Dorset.

Its south-westerly aspect delivers spectacular panoramic views across to the National Trust beaches at Shell Bay, the entrance to Poole Harbour through to Brownsea Island, and beyond to the dramatic Purbeck Hills.

This six-bedroom contemporary home offers both privacy and security and could serve as a main residence, second home or weekend retreat. Electronic gates lead into a smart redbrick driveway bordered by a formal garden of mature trees and shrubs.

Boasting plenty of state-of-the-art features, this high-specification home has an AMX home entertainment system throughout that controls music, TVs, mood lighting and the curtains or blinds in every room. AMX panels also control the security system.

All main reception rooms have spectacular views of Poole Harbour. A reception hall has dual staircases and a gallery, and the kitchen and breakfast room leads through to a dining area and conservatory – all superb contemporary spaces.

The first floor master suite with its generous bathroom and dressing area claims the best views in the house from a large picture window and balcony. A second floor cinema room has a 55-inch plasma TV and adjoining terrace.

On the lower ground floor, the games room and bar can take a full-size snooker table. This level also has and air-conditioned and humidified wine cellar. An open seven-car garage could also be used as a workshop.

For boating enthusiasts, a twin-berth marina has remote-controlled dock gates on both sides. A jetty, pier and pontoon provide easier mooring.

London 114 miles.

Harbour Watch, Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset, £6.75m, Tailor Made 01202 706006, Savills 020 7409 8823 or 01202 708888

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“This superb estate of almost 40 acres in the very best part of the New Forest is just an eight-minute drive from Lymington town, its facilities and marinas”Julian Caldwell, Caldwells

Heading Eastwoods to the New ForestBetween Mount Pleasant and Shirley Holms in the New Forest, the long drive at Eastwoods leads to a delightful and secluded family home in an elevated central position with excellent views across its surrounding 40-acre estate.

Close to Lymington, Georgian market town and sailing resort, the six-bedroom property offers excellent equestrian facilities in the form of a main stable block with nine loose boxes and four stable rooms, and a second block of two loose boxes and a storeroom. There’s extensive concrete hardstanding and two large concrete-framed buildings.

If you’re not totally into horses, the outbuildings could be used or adapted for your car collection or boats, or maybe to create a helicopter hangar, indoor swimming pool and/or gym complex.

The parkland-style grounds already contain an outdoor swimming pool with a vast terrace overlooking the fields beyond. Other attractions on the estate’s near 40 acres include paddocks, fields, specimen trees, woodland, rhododendrons and lawns. The property is also a registered farm and has forest rights.

At the main house in the middle of the estate, an oak-panelled front door leads to an entrance lobby with a travertine floor. The south and west-facing drawing room has an Adams-style fireplace and French windows out into the gardens.

An archway from the main hall leads to an inner hallway and south-facing dining room, which has an open stone fireplace. A music room or library has oak panelling, and the L-shaped kitchen and breakfast room includes exposed brickwork, granite worktops and a four-oven Aga.

A four-car garage, currently used as an office and studio, has a games and storage room above.

London 96 miles.

Eastwoods, Shirley Holms, Lymington, Hampshire, £4.5m, Caldwells 01590 675875

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Holm House has home-grown heritage Built six years ago, Holm House has home-grown roots and a strong Suffolk heritage, designed and built entirely by local craftsmen.

The vernacular style and traditional elevations suggest a Georgian manor house, but Holm House is a 21st century home that enjoys all the new-build benefits with no period property drawbacks.

Orwells of Ipswich built the bespoke kitchen with oak, burr oak and cherry units; cabinetry, bookcases and joinery in the reception rooms; and handcrafted the cantilevered American walnut staircase.

Three fireplaces were reproduced in the style of the royal palaces, and a Suffolk craftsman provided the door handles finished in gold leaf. Construction was

completed by a regional bricklayer and builder, and the gardens were designed by local Chelsea medal winner, Janie Auchincloss.

The five-bedroom contemporary home embraces modern technology, materials and equipment with exceptional insulation, zoned central heating, a living control audio system and Lutron lighting. Set in 6.5 acres, the house has a leisure complex with indoor swimming pool, gym and music and media room.

London 90 miles.

Holm House, Drinkstone, Suffolk, £2.5m, Jackson-Stops & Staff Bury St Edmunds 01284 700535

Serving tea on the verandahA covered verandah with tiled floor welcomes you to the front door and entrance hall of Grade II listed Harleston House, whose gardens and paddock of 4.5 acres are surrounded by South Devon countryside.

A few miles from the market town of Kingsbridge, the five-bedroom property with attached granary is close to moorings, quays and slipways at Bowcombe and the head of the Salcombe-Kingsbridge Estuary.

London 231 miles.

Harleston House, Harleston, Kingsbridge, Devon, £975,000, Marchand Petit 01548 857588

CASTLELook out at the remains of Berkhamsted’s Norman motte-and-bailey castle from the first floor balcony of this five-bedroom house on a quarter-acre plot in Berkhamsted. The property includes a large open plan living room, garage and 85ft wide rear garden.

London 30 miles.

Brownlow Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, guide price £975,000, Nash Partnership 01442 863000

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BANKS ROADSANDBANKS £5,495,000 F/HExceptional home over four floors • Outstanding architectural design • Magnificent two-way views • Superb open plan living space • Large games room • Top floor master bedroom suite • Extensive terraces • Double garage & ample parking • Secure electric gates • Direct beach access • EPC rating: C

“Sandbanks – Approx. 1hr 50 mins by train and 114 miles by car from London”

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MIRAGE, SHORE ROADSANDBANKS £1,350,000 L/HContemporary second floor apartment • Superb open plan living space • Luxury fitted kitchen with appliances • Large sun terrace • Panoramic views across Poole Harbour • Three double en-suite bedrooms • Dressing room to the master bedroom • Two underground parking spaces • Secure gated development • EPC rating: D

BOWIE, HAVEN ROADSANDBANKS £1,995,000 SHARE OF F/HLuxurious penthouse apartment • Exclusive gated development • Magnificent open plan living space • State of the art designer kitchen • Three double bedroom suites • Stunning 180° panoramic views across Poole Harbour • Oversized garage and off road parking • A few hundred yards from golden sandy beaches • EPC rating: B

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TIDES, PANORAMA ROADSANDBANKS £6,550,000 F/HNew England style waterside residence • Six bedrooms • Five bathrooms • Five reception rooms • Double garaging and off road parking for five vehicles • Heated outdoor pool • Detached boat store • Privately owned slipway with water access • Good sized jetty • Magnificent uninterrupted views encompassing Poole Harbour and Brownsea Island • EPC rating: C

KANAHA, BANKS ROADSANDBANKS GUIDE PRICE £1,995,000 F/HBrand new four double bedroom detached house • Designed by award winning architects • Magnificent views of Poole Harbour • Superb accommodation over three floors • Two excellent sized terraces • Top quality fixtures and fittings throughout • Double garaging and parking • Illuminated landscaped garden • EPC rating: B

“Sandbanks – Approx. 1hr 50 mins by train and 114 miles by car from London”

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BALCOMBE ROADBRANKSOME PARK £1,295,000 F/HExceptional quality of build • Kitchen/dining room • Lounge & family room • Utility room • Guest cloakroom • Four double bedroom suites • State of the art technology • Luxury fixtures and fittings throughout • Double garage & driveway • Landscaped gardens • EPC rating: C

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A spacious, five bedroom detached house in this popular close in Lymington, enjoying four reception rooms, five bedrooms and an easy to maintain garden.

Beaufort House, 69 High Street,Lymington, Hampshire S041 9ALT: 01590 675875W: www.caldwells.uk.comE: [email protected]

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A detached family home, formerly two estate cottages, now forming one property, standing in secluded gardens and grounds enjoying a south facing aspect and extending to approximately 4.25 acres.

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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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A Country Secret Guide Price £535,000Set in deceptively large grounds approaching three quarters of an acre, this modern five bedroomed detached country residence offers the option of a paddock for a horse or pony, complete with an outbuilding previously used as Stables. The private driveway is accessed via double five bar gates.

Kettering 01536 417888

Do You Hear That? Guide Price £550,000Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of village life, within the exceptional wrap around gardens which adorn this quite outstanding five bedroomed detached cottage with Norfolk Reed Thatch. The property perfectly combines traditional cottage charm, with all the features of a modern home.

Kettering 01536 417888

Burnmill House, Market Harborough £699,950Built circa 1926, Burnmill House boasts an enviable plot 0.54 Acre (approx) plot on the exclusive and much sought after Burnmill Road. The wonderful accommodation is accessed via an entrance porch with double arched doors and an original stained glass front door into the stunning Dining Hall with period open fireplace.

Market Harborough 01858 410400

Barnsdale Cottage, Great Easton £385,000This is a prime opportunity to secure a beautiful country retreat on the Rutland/Leicestershire border with excellent rail and road commute options available. This grade II listed cottage is stone built under a Norfolk reed thatched roof, aesthetically pleasing with beautiful lawn gardens, private sun terrace and a paved patio area.

Corby 01536 409717

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Hampshire MicheldeverA very special Grade II Listed Georgian country house set in rolling countryside on the edge of

the village.

Price on application CL56383

Winchester 01962 844 299 [email protected]

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•6 reception rooms •Kitchen/breakfast/family room •6 bedrooms •4 bathrooms •Lodge with

2 bedrooms •1 bedroom coach house flat •Swimming pool & Jacuzzi •All weather tennis court

•2 double garages •Former stables •Gardens, woodland & paddocks •In all about 14.656 acres

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Kent Crockham HillAn impressive character house in an elevated position with extensive outbuildings and panoramic views,within 26 miles of Central London.

Guide price: £3,250,000 CL58727

Oxted 01883 712 375 [email protected]


•5 reception rooms •Kitchen/breakfast room •5 bedrooms (1 en suite) •2 shower rooms

•2 bedroom ancillary accommodation •Landscaped gardens •Courtyard •Swimming pool

•Recreational barn & substantial garaging with 5 rooms over •4 detached modern portal frame barns

•5 fields, paddock & woodland •In all about 47.7 acres •EPC rating F

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Hampshire MicheldeverA very special Grade II Listed Georgian country house set in rolling countryside on the edge of

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Price on application CL56383

Winchester 01962 844 299 [email protected]


•6 reception rooms •Kitchen/breakfast/family room •6 bedrooms •4 bathrooms •Lodge with

2 bedrooms •1 bedroom coach house flat •Swimming pool & Jacuzzi •All weather tennis court

•2 double garages •Former stables •Gardens, woodland & paddocks •In all about 14.656 acres

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Kent Crockham HillAn impressive character house in an elevated position with extensive outbuildings and panoramic views,within 26 miles of Central London.

Guide price: £3,250,000 CL58727

Oxted 01883 712 375 [email protected]


•5 reception rooms •Kitchen/breakfast room •5 bedrooms (1 en suite) •2 shower rooms

•2 bedroom ancillary accommodation •Landscaped gardens •Courtyard •Swimming pool

•Recreational barn & substantial garaging with 5 rooms over •4 detached modern portal frame barns

•5 fields, paddock & woodland •In all about 47.7 acres •EPC rating F

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FORNCETT ST PETER, NORFOLK £395,000A delightful extended semi-detached cottage with lovely established landscaped gardens, paddock and stable blocks, all set in just over one acre (sts). EPC: E

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RIDDLESWORTH, NORFOLK £245,000Set in a beautiful rural location, this two bedroom Victorian former estate cottage is charming throughout. The property sits upon a good sized plot extending to just under 0.25 of an acre (sts), with stunning views across to Knettishall Heath. EPC: F

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SEETHING, NORFOLK OIEO £425,000An ‘extended and modernised’ detached 5 bedroom bungalow, built to an extremely high specification with spacious, modern & flexible accommodation. Located in the extremely popular rural village of Seething. EPC: TBA

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NORTON SUBCOURSE, NORFOLK £365,000*Stunning countryside location* This spacious four bed, link detached property sits on a plot size of 0.3 acres (sts) & offers flexible living accommodation, beautiful front & rear gardens with field views. EPC: D

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HALESWORTH, SUFFOLK £295,000 Stunning red brick former malting set on the cusp of the fifty acre Millennium Green. Boasting 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 pretty courtyards, off-road parking & garage, as well as idyllic communal gardens leading down to the river. EPC: C

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ST MARGARET SOUTH ELMHAM, NORFOLK £370,000A beautifully kept detached chalet bungalow, boasting three double bedrooms, two reception rooms, two bathrooms, utility room, garage and parking, as well as a pretty rear garden with stunning views across the Suffolk countryside. EPC: E

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STARSTON, NORFOLK £325,000Beautifully presented 3 bedroom semi-detached cottage, which has been sympathetically improved to an extremely high standard. Believed to date from the 18th century the property offers a wealth of period features including inglenook fireplaces. EPC: F

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HARLESTON, NORFOLK £315,000A quintessential Edwardian semi-detached home, boasting generous accommodation over three floors with versatile living space and four double bedrooms. The property also benefits from garage, parking and good sized garden. EPC: E

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ASHFIELD GRANGE, SUFFOLK £210,000Executive luxury ground floor apartment in prestigious gated residence of Ashfield Grange. 2 double bedrooms, en-suite to master, kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room, bathroom. Benefits from access to the grounds of the Grange. EPC: D

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Halesworth 01986 888205 [email protected]

Bury St Edmunds 01284 848454 [email protected]

Bungay 01986 888160 [email protected]

Beccles 01502 710180 [email protected]

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STONHAM ASPAL, SUFFOLK OIEO £280,000Charming detached 4 bed cottage in traditional ‘Suffolk Pink’ in the semi-rural village of Stonham Aspal. Open fireplaces, exposed beams, stripped wooden latched doors & sash windows. Also offers 3 receptions, sun room, off road parking, large workshop. EPC: D

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ILKETSHALL ST ANDREW, SUFFOLK £385,000Beautiful country cottage extended & renovated to an impeccable standard that now presents the perfect balance of space, character & versatile contemporary living, boasting landscaped gardens in approx. 1 acre plot (sts). EPC: TBA

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TOPCROFT, SUFFOLK £300,000Exceptionally presented barn conversion set on a small development amongst the Norfolk countryside. Boasting three generous bedrooms, three receptions, kitchen/breakfast room, private parking, garage & vast gardens. EPC: TBA

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GELDESTON, SUFFOLK £500,000Nestled away in a peaceful rural location moments from local amenities is this detached 4 bed family home occupying a good size plot. Renovations have been undertaken over recent years & the property now offers a host of restored original features. EPC: E

Beccles Office

BECCLES, SUFFOLK £425,000Detached property benefiting from recent updates, off-road parking, single garage, private rear garden, 4 spacious bedrooms & ample living space, moments from the amenities of the thriving town centre as well as the quay & pretty river walks. EPC: C

Beccles Office

WYMONDHAM, NORFOLK £350,000Substantial 5 bed property offering flexible, spacious accommodation with an open plan main reception area at the centre, ample off road parking & private rear garden. Set in an elevated position in a quiet cul-de-sac location, close to amenities. EPC: TBA

Norwich Office

PORINGLAND, NORFOLK £360,000Four bedroomed detached house set within a quiet cul-de-sac location, close to local amenities. Lovingly maintained & improved by the current owners, the result is a well presented, practical family home. EPC: TBA

Norwich Office

DARSHAM, SUFFOLK £475,000A detached, spacious family home on one level offering flexible accommodation with a possible six bedrooms and three receptions. Set in 0.33 of an acre (sts) along with a self-contained annex and triple garage. EPC: TBA

Saxmundham Office

LEISTON, SUFFOLK £329,500A well-presented and modern three bedroom detached house situated on the prestigious ‘Gables’ development, benefiting from stunning countryside views. EPC: B

Saxmundham Office

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THE TITHE BARN | WINWICK | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE £1,500,000

This extremely attractive and hugely characterful barn conversion sits in an enviable position in the heart of the picturesque village of Winwick. The original structure is thought to date back to the 1600s at which time, situated as it is in the curtilage of Winwick Manor, it housed cattle and was used to store the tithes for the village church. It was beautifully and sympathetically converted by the current owners and is now a very spacious and thoughtfully designed family home.

“It was just over thirty years ago that we came across the barn,” says Sally, “and at the time we weren’t really looking for a renovation project, just something larger than our previous home. We had heard that the barn was for sale, and during the very first viewing we immediately

knew there was something very special about the location, which convinced us that it had great potential to be a really fabulous family home, and we were absolutely right.”

“Plans had already been drawn up for the barn’s conversion,” says Phillip, “but we decided to turn them on their head and put all of the living accommodation on the first floor to take full advantage of the incredible views.” “We have a spot in the main living area where we have a big comfy chair beside one of the windows,” says Sally, “and each member of the family fights to sit there because you can see right the way across the garden to the village church and the beautiful countryside beyond; that is something I shall really miss.”

“I would say that it’s a combination of the setting and the land that envelops the barn that makes this such a unique place to live,” continues Sally. “Within our grounds we have a large area for grazing, where we keep our lovely Badger Face sheep, and a huge back lawn that was originally laid in the early 1900s as a full size croquet lawn, which we have carefully maintained.” “We also have a beautiful thatched summer house that was also built in the early 1900s,” adds Phillip. “It still has the original quarry tiled floor, and we were lucky enough to meet a lovely old man who, after it was laid, remembers painting it with buttermilk to make it shine.” *

EPC Exempt – Grade II Listed.

Fine & Country Northampton2 Mercers Row, Northampton NN1 [email protected]

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THE BARNS | CHURCH STOWE | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE £1,000,000

An exceptionally clever barn conversion of two derelict farm buildings, from which two outstanding homes have been created, surrounded by beautiful, pastoral, countryside.

“We were looking for a sizeable family home in a rural location, one which would be convenient for business commuting and also one large enough to provide independent living for family members.” comments Angela “We discovered two spacious adjoining barns in an idyllic setting, within this lovely village, but requiring total renovation. Being very brave, we set about a major project to convert them into domestic dwellings using professional craftsmen. We were anxious to introduce traditional characteristics to both properties, and sourced

reclaimed stone along with oak trusses and timbers from many parts of the country. At the same time, we added all the luxuries and comforts for modern day living. The larger of the two barns has been a tremendous family home for us for the past eleven years, whilst the adjoining one, with its independent access and garden, has been the home for Darren’s parents. We have such flexible and adaptable accommodation and have been utterly delighted with the design of our open, friendly kitchen/family room where we, undoubtedly, spend most of our time. It really is the heartbeat of our home; sizeable enough for sociable chats around the kitchen table, or relaxing on one of the large sofas. Other rooms are used for more formal occasions, but do come into their own at Christmas when the whole family come to visit.”

“Both gardens have matured beautifully over the years and, with lovely outlooks onto surrounding meadows and pastures.”

“There is a wide choice of education facilities in the area, with Stowe school being only twenty minutes away.” adds Darren “There are several large cities within easy reach, and we enjoy excellent access to major trunk roads and motorways. In addition we have a choice of convenient locations for rail journeys.”

“We have all been so happy living in this lovely home in what is an outstanding location.” *

EPC Rating: C.

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7A West Street, Wareham, Dorset BH20 4JS01929 551661 • [email protected]

Ridge £289,950Delightful Mid Terrace Cottage situated close to walks and open countryside this property benefits from gas central heating and mostly double glazing. 2 Bedrooms, Bathroom, Kitchen, Lounge / Diner, Front and Rear Gardens, Off Road Parking. No Forward Chain.

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Stoborough £359,950Well positioned opposite playing fields within the popular Stoborough Meadow community this well loved characterful cottage effortlessly mixes traditional charm with convenient family living. The rear extension of the lounge / dining room has a light spacious feeling created by double doors to the east facing garden and skylights within a pitched roof. A car port and garage are accessed directly from the garden via a private pathway. With 3/4 bedrooms, an ensuite shower room, downstairs WC, family bathroom and ample storage this charming thatched property is an ideal family home.

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Hunston, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Guide £399,950A quintessential Suffolk cottage, with deceptive accommodation, having been significantly improved and sympathetically extended under the guidance of the current owners.

Entrance lobby, sitting room, drawing room/study, dining room, shower room, cloakroom, farmhouse style kitchen/breakfast room, utility, a further useful room. Landing, master bedroom with adjacent bathroom. 3 further bedrooms, bedroom two having an en-suite WC. Established garden and off road parking.

Troston, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Guide £385,000Period former semi-detached estate cottage with somewhat deceptive accommodation standing in generous gardens with an impressive and versatile detached barn incorporating garages and studio.

The property is located at the end of a no-through track surrounded by glorious countryside and only one immediate neighbour. The accommodation comprises: entrance porch area to hall, kitchen / breakfast, utility, sitting room, formal dining room or garden room, cloakroom. On the first floor, three bedrooms and bathroom, second floor master bedroom suite. Detached outbuilding/barn providing further accommodation. There are elements of repair/updating which are reflected in the asking price. An opportunity not to be missed.

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Great Ashfield, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Guide £445,000Substantial Victorian influenced 5 bedroom village house with exciting potential.

Prominent house with commensurate gardens and extensive accommodation with period features. Porch, three reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast, utility, shower room. Master bedroom with en-suite, four further bedrooms, two bathrooms. Potential for workshop integration. Great location with meadow views and convenient A14 Bury and Stowmarket. EPC F (38).

Little Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk Guide £795,000Suffolk/Essex borders with easy railway commute to Liverpool Street.

A fine detached period house being extremely well presented and maintained, standing in delightful grounds of approximately 3/4 of an acre. Vaulted and galleried reception hall, cloakroom, splendid ‘live in’ kitchen / breakfast, utility room, rear lobby, formal dining room (fireplace), drawing room (log burner), study. Ground floor bedrooms suite or playroom. First floor, galleried landing, master bedroom suite, two further generous bedrooms, bathroom, second floor bedroom. Most appealing west aspect over the landscaped gardens with elevated views of the Stour valley and typical undulating Suffolk countryside. Extensive driveway and parking, detached ‘English Heritage Buildings’ double bay cart-lodge, useful sheds, terrace and spinney.

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Superior detached Edwardian house is situated in a popular location approximately two thirds of a mile from Swanage town centre and beach. It was constructed in 1906 and benefits from spacious accommodation comprising sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, utility room, shower room, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, and easily maintained garden. !‣ £375,000 ‣ Corbens Estate Agents, 01929 422284 ‣ www.corbens.co.uk

Fine detached bungalow with outstanding views of Swanage Bay. Well situated at Durlston, within easy reach of the Country Park and the gateway to the Jurassic Coast. The accommodation comprises living room/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 bedrooms, en-suite shower room, bathroom, garden, balcony, integral garage and off road parking for 2 vehicles. !‣ £550,000 ‣ Corbens Estate Agents 01929 422284 ‣ www.corbens.co.uk

!This detached luxury home is well situated in a small private cul-de-sac near the northern outskirts of Swanage and about 1 mile from the town centre. It was built in 2002 to a high specification and the spacious accommodation comprises: !‣ LARGE L-SHAPED LIVING ROOM ‣ STYLISH FITTED KITCHEN ‣ EN-SUITE MASTER BEDROOM ‣ 3 FURTHER BEDROOMS ‣ ADDITIONAL BATHROOM & SHOWER ROOM ‣ ENCLOSED REAR GARDEN ‣ ATTACHED DOUBLE GARAGE ‣ DISTANT VIEWS OF THE SEA FROM THE FIRST FLOOR !‣ £529,950 ‣ Corbens Estate Agents 01929 422284 ‣ www.corbens.co.uk

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Substantial detached house in premier residential location, within easy reach of the beach and open country. Living room, dining room, kitchen, cloakroom, garden room, 3 bedrooms, wet room, separate WC, garden, garage. !‣ £465,000 ‣ Corbens Estate Agents 01929 422284 ‣ www.corbens.co.uk

Immaculately presented purpose built apartment comprising the entire top floor pleasantly situated in popular residential area within easy reach of the town centre and beach. Living room/kitchen, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, communal grounds, reserved parking space. !‣ £215,000 ‣ Corbens Estate Agents 01929 422284 ‣ www.corbens.co.uk

A selection of two and three bedroom family homes suitable for letting, either on an AST or holiday let basis in Swanage. All within easy reach of the town centre, beach and local amenities. !‣ Prices £257,500-£297,500 ‣ Corbens Estate Agents 01929 422284 ‣ www.corbens.co.uk

Rare opportunity to purchase a spacious detached family house in Ridge, Nr Wareham with southerly views over protected open country to Corfe Castle and the Purbeck Hills in the distance. Living room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, study, 5 bedrooms, en-suite bathroom, family bathroom, garden, parking, garage. !‣ £475,000 ‣ Corbens Estate Agents 01929 422284 ‣ www.corbens.co.uk

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Beechingstoke is a small, pretty rural village with a delightful medieval church. Woodborough, (1.5 miles) offers a thriving primary school and gastro pub. Pewsey (4 miles) offers a broader range of amenities including express trains into London Paddington (70 mins).

The Old StablesBeechingstoke, Vale of Pewsey, Wiltshire

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A substantial five bedroom family house set in large gardens approaching half an acre, within easy walking distance of the village centre. The living areas and master suite enjoy uninterrupted views out over the Pewsey Vale.

The village offers strong local amenities, schooling for all ages in the state & independent sectors (including St Francis prep, Marlborough College & Dauntseys) and its own railway station with express rail links into London Paddington (70 mins).

Bouverie HousePewsey, Wiltshire

Large reception hall | Sitting room | Large dining room & study with view over fields | Kitchen/breakfast room | Utility room |

Cloakroom | Master bedroom with en suite shower room | 2 Further guest suites with

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Truro 01872 242244 Lettings 01872 272716 www.philip-martin.co.uk St Mawes 01326 270008

DELIGHTFUL GRADE II LISTED FARMHOUSEA handsome detached Grade II Listed stone farmhouse in a very private rural setting perfectly located at the end of a long lane surrounded

by its own grounds. Totally unspoilt with a fabulous range of traditional stone outbuildings, a joy and rarity to find undeveloped. The whole property extends to 30 acres or thereabouts. 5 bedrooms - 2 en-suite, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Study,

Drawing Room, Utility, Bathroom. Double Garage and further Outbuildings. In these days of increasing urbanisation it is rare to find a property so genuinely unspoilt and unique.

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DETACHED HOUSE ENJOYING FABULOUS COUNTRYSIDE VIEWSLocated in a quiet and picturesque hamlet setting just two miles from Truro enjoying fabulous uninterrupted views over the surrounding

countryside. Transformed in recent years from a modest farmhouse into a stylish family home that offers extremely spacious accommodation. Superb bespoke kitchen/breakfast room, two large reception rooms, study, utility and cloakroom with four double bedrooms and family

bathroom. A large extension has been added at the side providing a fifth bedroom, a sun room, luxurious shower room, store and this section could be used independently as a separate annexe if required. Sold with no onward chain. EPC – D

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Special report by Stephen O’Kane of Savills Corporate ServicesAcross London there are a number of distinct rental markets for corporate clients. We’ve analysed corporate rental trends for four areas, splitting prime central London into North West and South, as well as looking

at South West and East London. This has allowed us to identify key differences across the London market, keeping both ourselves and our clients well-informed on demand.

East London has the greatest volume of business with banks, law and technology firms placing many of their staff in Clerkenwell, Islington, Shoreditch and Canary Wharf. Not only are these locations close to their offices in Canary Wharf and the City, they benefit from good transport links, relative value for money and a thriving social scene.

In East London, the corporate rental market is primarily for one or two-bed flats, occupied by individuals or couples working in Canary Wharf or the City. Demand typically increases in the late summer and early autumn, as well as at the start of the New Year, when there is often a large intake of staff.

In South West London, family homes are particularly popular thanks to the excellent schools in the area. Demand often moves around schools with a peak in enquiries for family homes in late spring and early summer, after families receive confirmation of school places for their children and ahead of the start of the school year.

South prime central London has some of the highest budgets and often the largest amount of corporate enquiries at the top end of the market. Two-bedroom properties are the most sought-after, with interest spiking in the New Year. International students with very high budgets who want easy access to central universities such as King’s College London, LSE and Imperial are also fond of the area, with rising demand for one-bedroom properties across the summer months to September.

North West prime central London sees a large amount of interest in the summer months due to good schools and transport in the area. Americans are particularly fond of this part of the capital thanks to the American School in St John’s Wood. Meanwhile in Notting Hill, there has been an increased amount of interest in two-bedroom properties from professional couples alongside the usual family house market.

We’ve also experienced interest from companies looking for West London accommodation for crew, actors and directors associated with filming and production in Pinewood and Shepperton film studios.

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HIGH DEMANDSupply and demand for rental properties in London remains strong, reports Benhan & Reeves Residential Lettings, whose Knightsbridge branch has just experienced its best-ever quarter.

Good-quality studios and one and two-bedroom apartments throughout Chelsea, Knightsbridge and Kensington are in demand and properties are letting quickly. Their proximity to High Street amenities and Zone 1 Underground stations are priorities for tenants and always ensure a quick let,” says Knightsbridge manager Lisa-Jane Stratton (pictured).

“We are receiving a lot of interest from inbound students in addition to professional tenants relocating for job opportunities. Presentation often plays a big factor in their property selection, with newly refurbished or furnished one-bedroom properties in high demand. The start of December often sees everyone finalising negotiations before the market naturally quietens for the Christmas and New Year holidays.”


Luxury and serviceIt’s the high-prestige location ‘where luxury meets exemplary service’ – The Knightsbridge, close to Harrods, Harvey Nichols and the international designer stores of Sloane Street.

A luxury three-bedroom apartment, the last remaining of a group of five, is available to let on the first floor of the high-end development. West-facing and newly refurbished, the property includes a contemporary kitchen and bathrooms, and wood flooring in the reception areas.

“The demand for apartments in Knightsbridge with 24-hour concierge and services remains high, with the increase of affluent international tenants and buyers looking for easy living wherever they are in the world,” says estate agent Knight Frank.

“Developments such as The Knightsbridge have been extremely popular with both overseas investors and tenants looking for similar amenities to a hotel, evident in the successful letting of these stunning flats.”

The apartment’s three double bedrooms are all en suite, and the property includes a parking space, storage unit and use of The Knightsbridge gym, sauna, treatment rooms and 20-metre swimming pool.

The Knightsbridge, Knightsbridge SW7, £4250 per week furnished, Knight Frank Knightsbridge 020 7591 8601

Walk through gardens to Sloane SquareA one-bedroom flat is to let on the lower ground floor of a redbrick period house in Sloane Gardens, a short walk from Sloane Square and its tube station.

Also handy for Peter Jones department store on Sloane Square, the 615 sq ft apartment features a light reception and dining room, separate kitchen, shower room and utility room. The double bedroom has excellent storage.

It has its own entrance or you can use the building’s raised ground floor entrance. The flat includes access to communal gardens.

Sloane Gardens, Chelsea SW1, £550 per week furnished or unfurnished, Kaye & Carey 020 7590 0060

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An air-conditioned four-bedroom apartment on Mayfair’s North Audley Street, which runs from Oxford Street to Grosvenor Square, has three bathrooms, a reception room, dining area and contemporary kitchen.

With lift access, the home on the second floor of a portered building has total living space of more than 2150 sq ft. Hyde Park is nearby, and nearest tubes are Bond Street and Green Park.

North Audley Street, Mayfair W1, £3500 per week furnished, Knight Frank Mayfair 020 3411 1628


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Victoria Gardens W11 £2,650,000

NOTTING HILL: 020 7605 6890 [email protected]

This superb four-bedroom house is located on a quiet residential road in the heart of Notting Hill. The accommodation boasts excellent entertaining space comprising a grand double reception room, which leads into a large fully integrated kitchen/dining room and out to a private walled garden. The bedroom accommodation is laid out over the upper fl oors, which comprises four double bedrooms served by two smartly fi nished bathrooms. Excellent transport links are provided from the central line at Notting Hill Gate and Holland Park Avenue. Freehold. EPC=E. Sole Agents.

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BROOK GREEN: 020 7605 7760 [email protected]

This fabulous four-bedroom family home is presented in excellent condition throughout. The double reception room benefi ts from excellent ceiling height, original fi replaces, wooden fl ooring and can be separated by the original Victorian sliding doors, which retract neatly into the walls. The kitchen is much larger than average and leads out to a large garden. The lower ground fl oor offers additional entertaining space with a media room and cloakroom/utility room. Freehold. EPC=E. Sole Agents.

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Fermoy Road W9 £1,999,999

NOTTING HILL: 020 7313 2890 [email protected]

This superb Victorian end-of-terrace house offers spacious accommodation including a double reception room leading directly to a large eat-in kitchen with concertina doors opening out to a sunny walled garden. Upstairs there are fi ve double bedrooms (master en suite), a family bathroom and a further en suite shower room. The property also benefi ts from side access with a covered storage area ideal for bikes, garden tools etc. Freehold. EPC=E. Joint Sole Agent.

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Marylebone & Mayfair

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Cranley Gardens W10 £2,200 per weekThis stunning fi rst fl oor apartment overlooks pretty communal gardens on one of South Kensington’s most desirable streets. The stunning apartment comprises a fantastic open plan kitchen/reception room with extremely high ceilings, great light and a pretty terrace. There are three well-proportioned bedrooms and a further room ideal as a study or fourth smaller bedroom. There are two balconies and the property is split level, giving it a really individual feel. EPC=D

SOUTH KENSINGTON: 020 7590 0800 [email protected]

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