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Albert Court, Knightsbridge SW7Two bedroom apartment in a prestigious mansion block Luxurious, 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 room, kitchen, study area. EPC rating C. Approximately 128 sq m (1,377 sq ft)

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Lennox Gardens, Knightsbridge SW1Two bedroom apartment in the heart of KnightsbridgeA bright, raised ground apartment presented in excellent order throughout, which benefits from good ceiling heights and excellent entertaining space. Master bedroom with en suite shower room, second bedroom, shower room, reception room, dining area, kitchen, cloakroom. EPC rating C. Approximately 113 sq m (1,220 sq ft)

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QWhat factors should I take into consideration when choosing a solicitor to handle both my property purchase and sale?

Stuart Bailey, head of Knight Frank Belgravia, replies ...

AFrom my experience, a good conveyancing solicitor is a good conveyancing solicitor. It doesn’t matter where they are

located or what firm they are at. Solicitors, just like estate agents, are either fully on the

case or not, and if not, a successful sale or purchase can be thrown into jeopardy. That said, the most suitable solicitor to instruct does, of course, depend on your particular requirements.

If you have a relatively complex tax structure that is relevant to the transaction, ensure the solicitors have the capacity for this. If you are intending a share purchase agreement rather than a more straightforward property transaction, ensure the solicitors have the ability to deal with the corporate element in-house.

Most importantly, be aware of the potential for personality clashes or point-scoring between solicitors during a sale or purchase. It happens all the time, but not with a solicitor and agent who are both fully on the case.

While a relatively ‘out of town’ solicitor can certainly be as good as any prime central London solicitor, there are nuances to both leasehold and freehold properties that can sometimes be more easily dealt with by a solicitor who deals with these day in and day out.

For example, with a Grosvenor lease or even a freehold on the Grosvenor estate, you would be wise to check experience and instruct a solicitor who is well versed.

Whatever you decide, do not go cheap under any circumstances. As a buyer, you may not pay for it now, but you most certainly will when you come to sell as any mistakes will quickly come to the surface.

It’s not a bad idea to consider a recommendation from your estate agent. You should be able gain an impression of a solicitor’s reputation this way and the local agent tends to know who is doing what and how well.

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decisionThere are some things in life that should not be left to

chance and the sale or rental of a property is certainly

one of them.

At a time when many people are watching and waiting, we

have a dedicated team of analysts who are monitoring the

movements in the property market so that we can o� er

the best advice for anyone contemplating a move.

So, if you are considering selling or letting a property this

year, now is the time to speak to Knight Frank.

Call us today on: 020 8022 7468

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NEWS AND FEATURES

22MARKET VIEW New York state of mind. Living downtown can be a great way to raise

a family, reports Robert Bailey.

22CHAPTER & VERSE Domestic upturn. West London residential property sales

outperform the West End.

23LONDON VOICE Developments in Westminster. Building boom attracts new

investors, reports Matthew Morton-Smith

23PROPERTY TALK When to move to somewhere smaller? Downsizing need not

be a nightmare, reports Jenny Knight.

26LONDON EYE Living above the shop. Homes over luxury brands now command

higher prices, finds new research.

24FINANCE Olympic frenzy. Queues of buyers at park site show current strong demand for

homes, reports Duncan Farmer.

24BEST BUYS Fixed, discount or tracker – check out the facts, figures and interest rates

from our current top ten mortgages.

91COUNTRY PROPERTY New-build duo. Two neighbouring ultra-modern houses are

just a mile from golden sands.

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30MARYLEBONE, MAYFAIR, PIMLICO, BELGRAVIA, KNIGHTSBRIDGE,

CHELSEA, SOUTH KENSINGTON, HIGHBURY & ISLINGTON Piazza penthouse. Spectacular showpiece apartment in Covent Garden has superb views of street performers such as Ernest the Magnifico, Felicity Footloose and the Human Volcano.

42KENSINGTON, NOTTING HILL, PADDINGTON, HOLLAND PARK,

FULHAM, BROOK GREEN Designer maisonette. Opulent contemporary spaces at a newly refurbished Bayswater apartment were created by interior architect Elena Karoula.

120LETTINGS LOWDOWN Renting back in fashion. Political uncertainty shifts activity

from sales, reports Tom Smith.KnightFrank.co.uk

a very important

decisionThere are some things in life that should not be left to

chance and the sale or rental of a property is certainly

one of them.

At a time when many people are watching and waiting, we

have a dedicated team of analysts who are monitoring the

movements in the property market so that we can o� er

the best advice for anyone contemplating a move.

So, if you are considering selling or letting a property this

year, now is the time to speak to Knight Frank.


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Montpelier Place, Knightsbridge SW74 bedroom family houseA family house situated in the heart of ‘Knightsbridge Village’, within moments of Harrods and Hyde Park, offering flexible accommodation over four floors. Master bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom, 3 further bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double reception room, family room, open plan kitchen/dining room, terrace, balcony. EPC rating C. Approximately 187 sq m (2,020 sq ft)

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Onslow Square, South Kensington SW7Immaculate apartment with private street entranceA superb three/four bedroom apartment occupying the raised ground and first floor with its own private street entrance. Master bedroom with dressing room, en suite bathroom and terrace, 2 further bedrooms, shower room, drawing room, kitchen dining room, study/bedroom 4, balcony, access to communal gardens. EPC rating E. Approximately 174 sq m (1,878 sq ft)




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Wilton Row, Belgravia SW1Wide three bedroom mews houseA superb mews house located in one of Belgravia’s most sought after locations. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, bedroom 2 with en suite bathroom, bedroom 3 with en suite shower room, reception room, dining room, kitchen, study, utility room, cloakroom, garage. EPC rating G. Approximately 217 sq m (2,336 sq ft)



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Harley Street, Marylebone W1An immaculate two bedroom apartmentThis well presented second floor apartment offers good sized living accommodation with lots of natural light. 2 bedrooms with generous built in storage, shower room with WC, open plan living space with private balcony, fitted kitchen, good sized entrance hall with further built in storage, lift access, secure video entry, concierge, communal gardens. EPC rating C. Approximately 81 sq m (872 sq ft)

Leasehold 124 years approximately


Guide price: £1,595,000KnightFrank.co.uk/MRY130153

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Gloucester Square, Hyde Park W2Spacious penthouse with garden square viewsAn expansive lateral apartment located on the fourth floor of a period building on one of London’s garden squares. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom, lift, porter, access to private communal gardens. EPC rating F. Approximately 246 sq m (2,651 sq ft)

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Highbury Road, Wimbledon Village SW19 A fine Edwardian house in one of Wimbledon Village’s premier roads, retaining many charming period features. Master bedroom suite, 6 further bedrooms (1 en suite), 2 family bathrooms, kitchen/breakfast area/dining room, double reception room, family room, games room, music room, utility room, study, 2 shower rooms, WC, garage, garden, cellar. EPC rating D. Approximately 512.5 sq m (5,516 sq ft)[email protected]: 020 8946 0026

Guide price: £6,600,000

Marryat Road, Wimbledon Village SW19A house of great volume and light which has been refurbished over the years and offers wonderfully balanced accommodation. Master bedroom suite, 6 further bedrooms (1 en suite), 2 family bathrooms, drawing room, family room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, cloakroom, swimming pool, parking. EPC rating D. Approximately 624.2 sq m (6,719 sq ft)[email protected]: 020 8946 0026


A VERY IMPORTANT DECISION

There are some things in life that should not be left to chance and the sale or rental of a property is certainly one of them.

At a time when many people are watching and waiting, we have a dedicated team of analysts who are monitoring the movements in the property market so that we can offer the best advice for anyone contemplating a move.

So, if you are considering selling or letting a property this year, now is the time to speak to Knight Frank.




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Reception room ø kitchen ø 2 bedrooms (1 en suite) ø further bathroomø balcony ø communal gardens ø 88 sq m (949 sq ft) ø EPC=E

A WELL PRESENTED FIRST FLOOR FLATwetherby gardens, sw5

Guide £2.35 million Leasehold, approximately 958 years remaining

Russell SimpsonBertie [email protected]

020 7225 0277

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Reception room ø kitchen ø 2 bedrooms ø bathroom ø 56 sq m (642 sq ft) ø EPC=D

A VERY WELL PRESENTED FLAT BENEFITTING FROM A TRIPLE ASPECTtetcott road, sw10

Guide £775,000 Leasehold, approximately 158 years remaining

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Reception room ø kitchen ø 2 bedrooms (1 en suite) ø further bathroomø balcony ø communal gardens ø 88 sq m (949 sq ft) ø EPC=E

A WELL PRESENTED FIRST FLOOR FLATwetherby gardens, sw5

Guide £2.35 million Leasehold, approximately 958 years remaining

Russell SimpsonBertie [email protected]

020 7225 0277

Savills ChelseaPatrick [email protected]

020 7578 9000

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Savills ChelseaAlice [email protected]

020 7578 9000

Reception room ø kitchen ø 2 bedrooms ø bathroom ø 56 sq m (642 sq ft) ø EPC=D

A VERY WELL PRESENTED FLAT BENEFITTING FROM A TRIPLE ASPECTtetcott road, sw10

Guide £775,000 Leasehold, approximately 158 years remaining

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CONTEMPORARYSUB-PENTHOUSE WITHSTUNNING VIEWS

grosvenor waterside, sw1

Guide £1.45 million Leasehold

Open plan reception room/kitchen ø master bedroomwith en suite bathroom ø second bedroom ø showerroom ø balcony ø lift ø 24 hour concierge serviceø gym and spa facilities ø secure undergroundparking ø 77 sq m (829 sq ft) ø EPC=B


020 7730 0822

A REFURBISHED TOP FLOORCHELSEA APARTMENT WITHEXCEPTIONAL CITY VIEWS

swan court, sw3


Reception room ø kitchen ø double bedroomø bathroom ø lift ø porter ø 59 sq m (637 sq ft)ø EPC=D

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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

WELL PROPORTIONEDAPARTMENT IN A HANDSOMEPERIOD BUILDING

tite street, sw3

Unfurnished £575 per week+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee andother charges may apply*

Master bedroom suite ø double reception roomø dining room ø kitchen ø guest cloakroomø wooden flooring ø patio ø 56 sq m (612 sq ft)ø Council Tax=F ø EPC=D

Savills ChelseaJane [email protected]

0207 578 9020

CHARMING MEWS HOUSE IN THEHEART OF SOUTH KENSINGTON

cranley mews, sw7


Master bedroom suite ø 2 further bedroomsø 2 reception rooms ø kitchen ø further bathroomø spiral staircase ø 104 sq m (1,127 sq ft)ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=F




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CONTEMPORARYSUB-PENTHOUSE WITHSTUNNING VIEWS

grosvenor waterside, sw1


Open plan reception room/kitchen ø master bedroomwith en suite bathroom ø second bedroom ø showerroom ø balcony ø lift ø 24 hour concierge serviceø gym and spa facilities ø secure undergroundparking ø 77 sq m (829 sq ft) ø EPC=B


020 7730 0822

A REFURBISHED TOP FLOORCHELSEA APARTMENT WITHEXCEPTIONAL CITY VIEWS

swan court, sw3


Reception room ø kitchen ø double bedroomø bathroom ø lift ø porter ø 59 sq m (637 sq ft)ø EPC=D


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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

WELL PROPORTIONEDAPARTMENT IN A HANDSOMEPERIOD BUILDING

tite street, sw3


Master bedroom suite ø double reception roomø dining room ø kitchen ø guest cloakroomø wooden flooring ø patio ø 56 sq m (612 sq ft)ø Council Tax=F ø EPC=D

Savills ChelseaJane [email protected]

0207 578 9020

CHARMING MEWS HOUSE IN THEHEART OF SOUTH KENSINGTON

cranley mews, sw7


Master bedroom suite ø 2 further bedroomsø 2 reception rooms ø kitchen ø further bathroomø spiral staircase ø 104 sq m (1,127 sq ft)ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=F

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

Savills Sloane StreetVerity [email protected]

020 7824 9005

3 bedrooms ø reception room ø kitchen ø 3 bathrooms ø 2 terraces ø lift ø 168 sq m (1,813 sq ft)ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=D

A BRIGHT PENTHOUSE APARTMENT OVERLOOKING CADOGAN GARDENScadogan place, sw1

Unfurnished£2,750 per week + £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*

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Savills WestminsterMatt [email protected]

020 3430 6870

3 double bedrooms ø 2 reception rooms ø 2 bathrooms ø w.c. ø balcony ø garage ø liftø air conditioning ø 250 sq m (2,700 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=C

STUNNING CONTEMPORARY PENTHOUSE APARTMENTfrancis street, sw1

Furnished£4,000 per week + £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*

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Savills Sloane StreetVerity [email protected]

020 7824 9005

3 bedrooms ø reception room ø kitchen ø 3 bathrooms ø 2 terraces ø lift ø 168 sq m (1,813 sq ft)ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=D

A BRIGHT PENTHOUSE APARTMENT OVERLOOKING CADOGAN GARDENScadogan place, sw1

Unfurnished£2,750 per week + £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*

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020 3430 6870

3 double bedrooms ø 2 reception rooms ø 2 bathrooms ø w.c. ø balcony ø garage ø liftø air conditioning ø 250 sq m (2,700 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=C

STUNNING CONTEMPORARY PENTHOUSE APARTMENTfrancis street, sw1

Furnished£4,000 per week + £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*

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Residential property sales across West London outperformed the West End during 2014 due to an upturn from domestic buyers in locations including Kensington and Chelsea, according to estate agent Russell Simpson.

Analysing figures from Lonres, combined with local market intelligence and Russell Simpson findings, the agency reports that over 50 per cent of total sales of ultra-prime London residential property in the top 5 per cent price bracket were achieved in the West London areas of Chelsea, Kensington, South Kensington and Notting Hill. This compares with 25 per cent across the West End: Knightsbridge, Mayfair and Belgravia.

Chelsea was the strongest performer, achieving 18 per cent of total sales in prime central London, representing just under £234m worth of property. Overall, more than £1.57bn was spent in the ultra-prime London property market, making up 27 per cent of all sales in the wider London market across 2014.

Knightsbridge achieved the highest pounds-per-square-foot values at £3100 per sq ft. However, the West End district only comprised a smaller proportion of the overall ultra-prime London property market, achieving just 14 per cent of total sales.

Kensington, South Kensington and Notting Hill/Holland Park made up the remainder of the top five districts,

achieving 12, 11 and 7.5 per cent of total sales respectively. Mayfair saw only 7 per cent of super-prime property sales in 2014, Belgravia 4 per cent of market share, with the West London district of West Brompton taking 3.5 per cent of the market.

Jake Russell, Russell Simpson director, said: “Domestic buyers were resurgent in the ultra-prime property market in 2014. We saw an upturn of 45 per cent in the number of domestic buyers in West London, predominantly purchasing family homes, second properties and first homes for adolescent children.

“We believe the upturn in sales is due to a higher proportion of large family homes available in Kensington and Chelsea, favoured by domestic buyers, compared to the West End, which has a higher proportion of flats and smaller apartments, which tend to attract more overseas buyers looking for pied-a-terres and homes for dependants.”

Minimum price paid for an ultra-prime property in the top 5 per cent price bracket across central London was £6,515,000, up by £54,000 from 2013. Six of the top ten most expensive London addresses are in West London. Top performer Kensington Palace Gardens in W8 commands average property values of £42m, up 12.11 per cent in 2014. Average at runner-up The Boltons (pictured) in SW10 is £26m, up by 13.64 per cent.

marketviewFor all the New York and London similarities, there is one startling difference, reports

property finder Robert Bailey.

Few British families live in central London. While New Yorkers think nothing of living in apartments and houses with young children right in the middle of downtown, Londoners often take flight to the suburbs or countryside once children come along.

Although the countryside obviously has its appeal, moving out is not a necessity. There are some incredible schools and parks in central London but living centrally also fits with modern lifestyles.

When families move out of London, one parent usually ends up having to downshift their career, often entering a separate social sphere centred around the school gates while the main breadwinner endures a long daily commute on a crowded train into London. The breadwinner is lucky to see the children at all during the working week.

While central London can’t offer a back garden suitable for swing sets or barbecues, it has lots of other advantages. Take many of the larger apartments being built around Victoria. Not only are they close to St James’s Park and Westminster School, but the apartments are set up to accommodate modern lifestyles. A concierge is on hand 24/7 to take in parcels, send out dry cleaning and arrange household repairs. Once inside the building, children are safe and secure.

More than anything, central London living means families get to spend more time together. Neither parent has to leave for work before dawn, kids aren’t forced to go to the breakfast club before school, and both parents are home in time for bedtime stories, possibly even to have dinner together as a family.

Staying in central London is also a prudent financial move. As any property analyst will tell you, London house prices accelerate far and beyond those in the countryside. By the time the kids have grown up and left home, that central London apartment will have appreciated far more than the country vicarage. The parents will have a considerable amount of equity in their home and possibly be in a position to help their adult children onto the property ladder if they downsize.

Moving out to the country is a lifestyle choice and, for some, it makes sense to do this while the children are young. It’s not an imperative, though. The children I meet who live in London tend to be highly educated, cultured and independent. They haven’t spent their formative years being ferried around in a car but are self-sufficient adults in the making. I can’t help but wonder if New Yorkers are onto something.

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Downsizing need not be a nightmare, says Jenny Knight

Mother’s Day is coming up (Sunday 15 March) and amid the celebrations, families whose mothers are in their

sixties and seventies may find the word ‘downsizing’ pops into their minds.

When to move to somewhere smaller and more convenient is a dilemma. One thing is sure: the move should be made as easy as possible, with the first priority a quick and painless sale. Our experts offer other sure-fire advice to get the offers coming in thick and fast.

Richard Gutteridge, from Savills, says: “One of the key issues is timing: don’t launch at half term or the beginning of the summer holidays. Find an agent you trust and take his advice. Maybe try a soft launch before you go in for newspaper advertising and full marketing. Use an agent who already has buyers on the books because these are likely to be the best buyers since they are already looking for properties.

“If you are selling a family home dress it as one, which means if you are using one bedroom as a store room you should turn it back into a bedroom, so people can see how the house works. The key rooms are master bedrooms, sitting rooms and kitchen family rooms. Make sure the rooms are aired, and maybe light a candle or have the carpet cleaned. Leave the agent to show the house, so buyers can ask truthful questions without feeling pressurised.”

For Andrew Ellinas of Sandfords, preparation is vital to sell quickly and without fuss. “Get your home looking as good as possible and don’t overprice. Having a property clean and tidy both inside and outside works. Fix anything that is broken, de-clutter, keep pets hidden and ensure the property looks like someone can move straight in.”

George Franks of Douglas & Gordon adds: “Frank communication with the agent is crucial. There is a misconception that if you’re honest about a need to move swiftly, the agent will exploit your position. In reality, it enables them to match you with a buyer who can move in a similar time frame. And many people will pay a premium to move quickly.

“What downsizers frequently forget is that their buyer is often moving from a smaller house, so it’s not uncommon for agents to orchestrate a house swap, with the upsizer paying the difference in property value.”

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

In the past, Westminster had long been under-appreciated as a go-to area to live in London. Despite the loyalty of

residents, with some in the older mansion blocks staying for decades, and the fantastic history here, the value of this area has historically been a little overlooked.

Westminster is arguably one of the best connected areas in London, with easy access to anywhere: the royal parks, West End theatres or the City, and Gatwick airport is just 30 minutes away on the Gatwick Express from Victoria.

As Westminster undergoes an incredibly exciting building boom, with a mixture of new residential buildings and wonderful shops and restaurants clamouring to secure premises, it is hardly surprising that people are now taking notice of the area and looking to invest quickly.

One of the residential developments by Land Securities, Kingsgate House on Victoria Street, completes this summer with fantastic flats ranging from one-beds to duplex penthouses. The higher floors overlook St James’s Park and Buckingham Palace with views to the north, and on the south side are beautiful, stereotypical, chimney pot London views. This will be one of the first of the current major developments locally to complete and interest has already been significant.

Victoria Street is now halfway through its

development scheme, with work starting in 2012 and scheduled to finish in 2018, and already we have seen lifestyle and quality of living enhanced. Jimmy Choo will have its London headquarters here, and two new buildings at 62 Buckingham Gate – one offices and the other residential flats – are modern and impressive.

These initial developments have significantly widened the area’s demographic, with new types of buyers considering Victoria and Westminster for the first time. It is becoming a popular destination for young professionals buying their first home and using the area as a springboard to the rest of London.

We are also seeing far more international buyers, who benefit from the practicality of being able to connect easily with airports and major railway stations. Old and new residents alike are excited about this area and the improvements being made.

Excellent new shops and restaurants will be enhanced by the exciting additions of Jamie Oliver’s new premises on Victoria Street and the new Restaurant Quarter at Nova, and a new Curzon cinema opened recently.

Westminster is unrecognisable from five years ago. We expect demand to increase and property values are certainly growing as a result. If you’re looking, my advice is to buy something here soon before everyone else does.

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Olympic frenzyQueues of buyers show strength of demand, reports Duncan FarmerThe sight of buyers queuing in sub-zero temperatures to get their hands on a £370,000 one-bedroom flat in a new

development next to the Olympic Park in Greenwich has confounded analysts who said that property prices in the capital would fall by more than 3 per cent this year.

In fact, it shows the strength of demand for homes in the capital from both local and overseas buyers. According to reports from the queue, potential purchasers included young people who work in London and were attracted by the transport links, older people living outside the city who wanted a pied-a-terre, and a Hong Kong restaurateur looking for his first buy-to-let flat.

There may be problems in the higher reaches of the property ladder, notably caused by the threat of a mansion tax on homes worth more than £2 million should Labour win the election in May, and the state of the Russian economy making it a little bit harder for wealthy but not super-wealthy Russians to buy here, but at the lower levels the market is buoyant.

Mortgages are cheap and appear to be getting cheaper, the outlook for jobs and

wages is brighter, and as projects such as Crossrail near completion the outer edges of London become more accessible. Younger buyers relying on the Bank of Mum and Dad for a deposit can be confident that their parents have the cash, either from equity in the family home or, from April, cashing in part of a pension.

The dark cloud on the horizon comes from the situation in Greece and it remains to be seen whether its rebellion against austerity which, ironically was beginning to work in the form of increased growth and lower unemployment as the polls opened, will spread to larger southern European states such as Spain, Italy and France. If that happens, the outlook for most of Europe will be bleak.

In the meantime, Londoners with jobs and good prospects will take advantage of record low interest rates, which show no sign of rising, in order to take their first step on the property ladder. For those in the second and third-time buyer bracket that will soon filter through to them, maintaining the growth the capital has seen.

The added benefit it has, at a time when foreign buyers may be struggling to buy at the top end, is to fuel growth from the bottom up, which is how the market should work.

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moneytip£ Anyone looking for a new mortgage

in coming weeks is in for a treat with lenders slashing prices on their fixed and variable rates in order to drum up new

business.With ten-year fixes now available below 3 per cent,

five-year fixes at less than 2.5 per cent and two-year fixes starting from 1.29 per cent, there are some excellent deals to tempt borrowers.

Rates may fall lower still, but as always if you are working to a budget, it makes sense to secure a great rate now rather than trying to be too clever. It is not a good idea to play Russian roulette with your mortgage; rates are at historic lows anyway, so you won’t get a bad deal and regret it for years to come.

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

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Yorkshire BS 1.29% 30/4/17 4.99% 4.7% APR 65% No 2/1% to 30/4/17. £975 £90

Skipton 1.59% 30/4/17 4.99% 4.7% APR 75% No3/2% to 30/4/17 plus interest to end of month. Can

repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free£995 £125 Purchase only

Marsden 1.79% 31/5/17 5.95% 5.7% APR 80% No 3/2% to 31/5/17. Can repay up to 5% p.a. ERC free £998 £50 Free valuation. On remortgages free legal fees.

Marsden 2.19% 31/5/17 5.95% 5.7% APR 85% No 3/2% to 31/5/17. Can repay up to 5% p.a. ERC free £998 £50 Free valuation. On remortgages free legal fees.

Hinckley & Ruby 2.95% 2 years 5.64% 5.5% APR 90% No Nil £999 £150 On remortgages free valuation and free legal fees.

Hanley 4.49% 31/3/17 5.19% 5.1% APR 95% No 2% to 31/3/17. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £250 £56Free valuation. On purchases £250 cash back;

on remortgages free legals

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Movers and shakersThe number of people who moved house last year rose by 8 per cent to 365,400, according to the Lloyds Bank Homemovers Review. Movers said that rising prices had given them more equity in their previous home, thus allowing them to take the next step.

The figure was the biggest rise since 2010, but still less than half the number who moved in 2004 (886,700). The number of first-time buyers has risen far quicker than homemovers over the past few years and as a result, the number of second and third-time buyers fell as a proportion of all new purchasers with a mortgage from 71 per cent in 2004 to 54 per cent in 2014.

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Fixed Rate – 5 years / Variable, including tracker and discountLender Rate Until

Rev. Rate

APRMax. LTV

HLC ERCProduct

FeeExit Fee

Notes

Yorkshire BS 2.34% 30/4/20 4.99% 4.3% APR 65% No 4/4/3/2/1% to 30/4/20. £975 £90

Accord 2.69% 29/2/20 5.99% 5.2% APR 75% No 4/4/3/2/1% to 29/2/20. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £975 £90

Leeds 2.89% 31/3/20 5.69% 5.0% APR 80% No 5/5/4/3/2% to 31/3/20. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £800 £134

Hinckley & Ruby 3.36% 5 years 5.64% 5.1% APR 85% No 5/4/3/2/1% for 5 years. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £999 £150 Free valuation. On remortgages free legal fees.

Furness 3.89% 5 years 5.54% 5.1% APR 90% No 5% for 5 years. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £999 £195 On remortgages free valuation and free legal fees.

Virgin Money 4.99% 31/3/20 4.79% 4.9% APR 95% No 5% to 31/3/20. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free. £99 £50 Purchase only. £300 cashback.

Furness1.50%

(4.04% disc)2 years 5.54% 5.3% APR 70% No 3% for 2 years. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £999 £50 On remortgages free valuation and free legal fees

Coventry1.89% variable

Term N/A 1.8% APR 75% No Nil £800 £125 Free valuation. On remortgages free legal fees

Marsden1.59%

(4.36% disc)31/5/17 5.95% 5.7% APR 80% No

3/2% to 31/5/17. Can repay up to 5% p.a. ERC free

£998 £50 Free valuation. On remortgages free legal fees

Marsden1.99%

(3.96% disc)30/4/17 5.95% 5.7% APR 85% No

3/2% to 30/4/17. Can repay up to 5% p.a. ERC free

£998 £50 Free valuation. On remortgages free legal fees

Darlington2.39%

(3.56% disc)31/3/17 5.95% 5.7% APR 90% No

1% to 31/3/17. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free

£574 £100 Free valuation

Hinckley & Rugby3.49%

(2.15% disc)2 years 5.64% 5.5% APR 95% No Nil £999 £150 Free valuation. On remortgages free legal fees.

numbercrunching

Rise in value of a property bought by a

26% homemover (excluding first-time buyers)

since 2009.

Asking price of a one-bedroom flat

£10m at One Hyde Park. A buyer would pay

£1.1m in stamp duty.

Size of the deposit put down

30.7% by the average housebuyer.

Average deposit put down by London buyers,

£166,265 35 per cent of average values.

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Remortgages fall, borrowers stickThe level of remortgaging fell last November, according to latest available figures, which some experts are blaming on the time of a year and the stricter lending rules brought in last April as a result of the Mortgage Market Review.

Those rules have now been in force for almost a year and, as they bed in and lenders and brokers become accustomed to them, either this can no longer be used as an excuse or there are other factors at play.

One important aspect is that many borrowers will have spent the past couple of years switching their loan to the cheapest deal and others have looked into their crystal ball and seen that interest rates show no sign of rising. They have therefore decided to stick with their lender’s standard variable rate.

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Top shop valueChanges in the way Londoners shop and a rise in new boutique mixed-use developments are transforming the supply, desirability and asset value of Mayfair and West End homes located above shops, finds new research from Mayfair and West End property specialist Wetherell.

Across prime central London, flats above shops were traditionally not viewed as desirable places to live, reports Wetherell, with flats above shops in Mayfair worth 10 per cent less than regular adjacent homes.

Now new boutique developments being built across the West End offer apartments above luxury retail boutiques, smart signature restaurants and chic cafes. There are currently 447 new homes in the development pipeline in Mayfair, and almost half will be built above retail outlets, luxury brands and top restaurants.

These boutique developments typically contain 25 apartments. Examples include Clarges Mayfair on Piccadilly, providing 34 ultra-prime apartments; a scheme of 32 apartments above a restaurant at 60 Curzon Street; and 42 flats above a retail project on Old Burlington Street.

This new generation of flats above shops will sell at a 10 to 20 per cent price premium, says Wetherell, and the premium can be as high as 100 per cent if the flat is super-prime quality above a famous luxury brand. More information at wetherell.co.uk.

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Chief officer and new homes bossMarsh & Parsons has strengthened its management team by appointing retail high-flyer Helen Sachdev to the role of chief operating officer.

Helen joins the estate agency from Barclays, where she worked for eight years, most recently as managing director of UK Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions. Before that, she oversaw the bank’s network strategy and operations and was responsible for the rebranding overhaul of its 1700-branch estate.

Before joining Barclays, Helen spent five years as Planning and Design Director at Tesco, and previously spent more than 10 years with Sainsbury’s. She sits on the UK board of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.

Julian Sedgwick has been appointed director of New Homes for Residential Development and Investment. He joins Marsh & Parsons from BNP Real Estate, having previously worked at JLL and Savills. In this newly created role he will work alongside RDI head Charles Holland.

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Cadogan partnershipThe Cadogan Estate has teamed up with fashionable French hotelier Jean-Louis Costes to convert the Victorian apartment building at One Sloane Gardens into an opulent 40-room hotel.

Cadogan describes the partnership as a ‘unique partnership combining the quintessentially British style of the Cadogan Estate with Paris’s most talked-about hotelier’. CEO Hugh Seaborn said: “We are delighted to be working with the great visionary behind the iconic Hotel Costes. He has a unique way of creating beautiful environments for the world’s most discerning travellers.”

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MAYFAIR FOCUS

Harvey Cyzer, head of Knight Frank Mayfair and St James’s, reports

Much of Mayfair and St James’s was built in the 18th Century to provide exclusive luxury townhouses for the wealthy, establishing the area as London’s premier address. However, the Second World War dented its desirability as a residential district, with businesses moving to Mayfair as other areas of London were destroyed.

Over time, as post-war temporary office permissions expired, properties have been converted back to residential use. In addition, the instability of international markets has seen an injection of wealthy international purchasers wishing to invest in the safety of prime central London property. These combined have created the biggest surge in commercial-to-residential conversions since the 1920s.

The strength of residential property values in the West End has increased the opportunity for developers to cash in on the demand for large voluminous houses. Currently, around 85 per cent of all construction in Mayfair is run by developers, who hope to meet the demand set by the influx of international purchasers.

This is highlighted by the marked acceleration in the share of £10m-plus properties sold in the last 12 months, with Mayfair alone accounting for 31 per cent of all central London sales in the three months to August 2014.

Buyers from neighbouring Kensington and Knightsbridge are registering their interest, with London based applicants increasing by 65 per cent in Mayfair and St James’s over the past 12 months. Converting buildings into houses is seen as good value for money as residential values are consistently outstripping their commercial counterparts.

The regeneration of locations such as Dover Street, Clarges and Albemarle Street is cementing Mayfair back into its prime residential position.

MEWS VIEWOliver Lurot, head of Savills Mews Department, reportsMews houses have so much to offer to buyers in London, and it’s not surprising that they are so popular. Many people are attracted to the quiet, pretty cobbled streets and the traditional mews façades.

Mews have the benefit of being almost entirely residential and often very discreet, with only your fellow residents driving or walking past your

door, and thus they present small pockets of serenity in otherwise buzzing, vibrant areas. There is generally a great community spirit on these streets: neighbours are closer

together with front doors opening directly onto the street, and residents have a strong sense of pride in where they live.

While typically thought of as much smaller houses, as some of course are, mews houses do come in all shapes and sizes and it is not unusual to step into a Tardis-like property that looks compact from the outside but surprises upon entering. We are currently selling a house on Elvaston Mews, for example, which covers more 3650 sq ft and certainly belies first impressions.

The market in London for mews houses is experiencing a consistent upward curve. Looking at 20 mews streets in central London, the average values have comfortably doubled in the last 10 years.

So these houses not only promise a lovely home, but a solid investment on the London property ladder.

KEN KAANMountgrange Heritage has appointed Kaan Koseoglu associate sales director at its North Kensington office. He joins the estate agency with more than 15 years of experience in the industry, most recently handling house sales for Goldschmidt & Howland in nearby Little Venice.

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Sovereign Court SW1V £1,250,000 Share of FreeholdA superb impeccably presented apartment situated in a sought after purpose built building with the rare advantage of access to Eccleston Square Gardens. EPC: C

Winchester Street SW1V £850,000 LeaseholdThis two bedroom apartment has been extensively modernised and includes a west facing garden. EPC: C

Westminster Green SW1P £2,150,000 Share of FreeholdThis beautifully presented apartment has been recently refurbished and is arguably one of the best within this sought after apartment building. EPC: D

St. George’s Mansions SW1P £895,000 LeaseholdThis is an exceptionally light top floor three bedroom apartment with fabulous views of some of London’s most iconic buildings. EPC: E

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Douglas House SW1P £1,880,000 Share of FreeholdA stunning three bedroom apartment with a sensational 31 foot long reception room two bathrooms, underground parking and a long lease of 999 years. EPC: C

Moreton Street SW1V £1,075,000 LeaseholdA very stylish and immaculately presented top floor maisonette. EPC: D

Royal Westminster Lodge SW1P £1,450,000 LeaseholdThis penthouse apartment boasts three bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen and impressive 24 foot long reception room. EPC: E

Carlisle Mansions SW1P £3,125,000 LeaseholdA rare opportunity to purchase a four bedroom duplex mansion apartment on the fourth & fifth floors with views overlooking Westminster Cathedral. EPC: F

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Chelsea potentialOn the market together in Chelsea, a semi-detached villa in Elm Park Road and a mews house in gated Henniker Mews are connected by a 44ft two-tiered garden.

The main house has almost 2520 sq ft of inside space, the mews property 960 sq ft, and there’s enormous development potential to add another 2000 sq ft. The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has already granted planning permission for a mansard extension.

In Elm Park Road, off Fulham Road, the main house is arranged on four floors and has complete floor plates at every level. Planning consent is in place to extend the top floor. The neighbouring mews house on two

floors includes a large garage and parking space for two cars.

On the lower ground floor of the Elm Park Road house, the kitchen opens into an open plan sitting and dining room leading to the landscaped garden, and a TV room also has doors into the garden. The ground floor features a reception room and study, and the master bedroom suite and second bedroom are on the first and second floors. The two-bed mews house includes a sitting room, kitchenette and bathroom.

Elm Park Road and Henniker Mews, Chelsea SW3, £9.75m, Knight Frank Chelsea 020 7349 4300, Farleys 020 7589 1234

Fabulous in FitzroviaQuirky Fitzrovia continues to flourish after fighting off the NoHo label, first floated by the Candy brothers for their Fitzroy Place development, to retain the area’s individuality.

A recently refurbished three-bedroom townhouse in a cobbled Fitzrovia mews offers three floors of contemporary living space. It includes a double-height reception room – with floor-to-ceiling windows – overlooked by a mezzanine-level, state-of-the-art kitchen and dining area featuring Gaggenau and Siemens integrated appliances.

The 1665 sq ft property in secluded Bourlet Close also offers three bathrooms (two en suite), a shower room, utility room and garage.

Bourlet Close, Fitzrovia W1, guide price £3.25m, Knight Frank Marylebone 020 3435 6440, Savills Marylebone 020 3527 0400

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See Ernest the Magnifico from piazza penthouseHe’s the only person in the world who can juggle machetes and recite Shakespeare while balancing on a ladder. And you’ll have a grandstand view of his work from a superb duplex penthouse overlooking Covent Garden Piazza.

From jugglers and escapologists to sword swallowers and unicyclists, from Felicity Footloose to Ernest the Magnifico: you can watch them all from this showpiece penthouse on the third and fourth floors of a Grade II listed building at the eastern end of King Street.

With a roof terrace, double-height reception and adjoining one-bedroom flat, the apartment has spectacular views of the piazza performers, St Paul’s Church – affectionately known as the Actors’ Church due to its links with the thespian world – and out across Covent Garden Market towards the Shard.

The 2770 sq ft property is set in the former Russell House, named after first owner and resident Lord Russell, First Lord of the Admiralty. Now totally

remodelled, updated and refurbished, the penthouse sits above the Galeria Melissa, new European flagship store of the Brazilian footwear brand. Previous retail occupant was the Rugby Ralph Lauren boutique.

On the third floor, the apartment has an open plan kitchen and double-height reception with a dining room at the side. The master bedroom suite has a feature bath and separate shower room, and there’s another bedroom, family bathroom and utility room on this level.

The fourth floor contains a third bedroom and en suite shower room, fourth bedroom or gym, and a mezzanine reception room that opens out onto a delightful decked roof terrace. The Royal Opera House is nearby if you prefer Swan Lake to the Human Volcano.

By Bob Stonebridge

King Street, Covent Garden WC2, guide price £8.95m, Savills Mayfair 020 7578 5100

“This is a fantastic duplex penthouse, with roof terrace and double height reception room, overlooking Covent Garden Piazza”Charles Lloyd, Savills Mayfair

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Mrs Simpson’s placeBryanston Court, off George Street in Marylebone, is a historic apartment building that was the home of King Edward’s Mrs Simpson in the 1930s.

It was nominated for a blue plaque to mark her residence but English Heritage turned down the request on the grounds that more time needs to pass for her historical reputation to settle once and for all.

Currently for sale at Bryanston Court is an opulent third floor apartment in the rear section of the building, popular with the international elite. The lavishly refurbished four-bedroom property includes a 27ft reception, large dining room, garage with storage above, and a seventh floor maid’s studio.

Bryanston Court, Marylebone W1, £5.5m, Marsh & Parsons 020 7935 1775

Stable investmentRunning between Park Lane and Park Street, Culross Street was known as King Street Mews before 1914, when its former coach houses and stables served the grand houses of Upper Brook Street and Upper Grosvenor Street.

Before its redevelopment, an elegant and stylish townhouse in today’s Culross Street is recorded as having been used in 1906 as stables for one of the large houses on Upper Brook Street.

Tables have turned along with traditional living space and in the 21st century, former mews houses are highly sought after as the grand properties they once served are divided into apartments.

The 2925 sq ft Culross Street property currently on

the market offers five floors of space including three en suite bedrooms, two first floor reception rooms, a kitchen and breakfast room, and a dining room with bi-folding doors to the garden.

A lift serves all floors and the house also has underfloor heating, air-cooling and a private garage. Oxford Street, Hyde Park, and the clubs and restaurants of Mayfair are all nearby. The US Embassy is also close, until it moves south across the Thames in 2017 to its new home in Nine Elms.

Culross Street, Mayfair W1, guide price £7.5m, Knight Frank Mayfair 020 7499 1012, Savills Mayfair 020 7578 5100

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SOUTH KENA totally refurbished duplex penthouse combines grand proportions with contemporary interiors on the fourth and floors of a white stucco-fronted building in South Kensington.

The mid-terrace apartment on Queen’s Gate features a large master bedroom suite with private roof terrace, two more double bedrooms, and a vast double reception room linked to the kitchen and dining room.

Queen’s Gate, South Kensington SW7, £3.95m, Marsh & Parsons 020 7590 0800

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Short-lease dealIn need of an update, a one-bedroom flat with a lease that expires in September is for sale in Egerton Gardens, Knightsbridge, close to the V&A Museum.

The reception room of the upper ground floor property has French windows that open out directly into the communal gardens. The 692 sq ft flat also includes an en suite bathroom, kitchen and guest cloakroom.

Matthew Kaye of Kaye & Carey said that when the flat was first advertised, with its headline price of £250,000, they were inundated with enquiries from people expecting a bargain. “Most failed to note the premium of a further £1,275,000 for a 90-year lease extension,” he said.

Egerton Gardens, Knightsbridge SW3, guide price £250,000 (lease expires 25 September – additional £1,275,000 for 90-year extension), Kaye & Carey 020 7590 0066

Chateau style atCambridge Gate

Developed in 1877 in the style of a grand French chateau, Grade II listed Cambridge Gate is one of the largest residential buildings overlooking Regent’s Park.

It was the London home of powerful and titled families until the Second World War, when the mansion housed government offices after many Whitehall buildings were damaged during the Blitz.

The building was originally designed to overlook a grand palace for the Prince Regent. Crown architect John Nash designed a magnificent masterplan for a vast park surrounded by terraced mansions, lake, canal and summer palace.

The total masterplan was never implemented after the prince became George IV and turned his attentions to Buckingham Palace. The summer palace idea was dropped but the park, canal and grand terraces were completed.

A grand and beautifully restored apartment currently for sale at Cambridge Gate contains a master his-and-hers bedroom suite, two more bedroom suites and guest bathroom. The kitchen leads to a large dining room, and the 3205 sq ft property includes a generous drawing room, garage and off-street parking. The development has an eight-metre swimming pool room with an Adam-style glass roof, spa and gym.

Cambridge Gate, Regent’s Park NW1, £14.5m, Russell Simpson 020 7225 0277

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Onslow Gardens SW7A newly refurbished 2 bedroom maisonette with very spacious lower ground floor reception room and roof terrace, situated in the heart of South Kensington.

Double reception room fully fitted kitchen 2 bedrooms with shower rooms en suite cloakroom roof terrace wine cooler lift 999years from March 1997 and share of freehold

£1,999,000 TR57047

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Star Yard HolbornA rarely available townhouse in London’s legal quarter. Accommodation comprises:

4 double bedrooms drawing room kitchen/dining room galleried living room media room 3 bath/shower rooms (2 en suite) 2 guest cloakrooms utility room 3 balconies terrace and outside storage EPC rating D

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Ranelagh Road Pimlico SW1VA fully refurbished maisonette of approximately 1,175 sq ft, with private garden.

2 reception rooms 2 double bedrooms 2 bathrooms garden EPC rating C

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Egerton Crescent, SW3

An elegant Grade II listed, white stucco fronted house situated in a most sought after and prestigious Knightsbridge Crescent. Comprising of 3,907 sq ft (361 sq m) of living space and a private south facing garden , this rarely available

property has an abundance of period charm and a highly desirable outlook to the font over the crescent gardens.

Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea

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Lennox Gardens, SW1A truly unique opportunity to acquire over 4,400 sq ft (407 sq m) of lateral living space on the 1st floor on this

highly desirable Knightsbridge garden square. With high ceilings and westerly green views, the apartment has been meticulously modernised while retaining many if its original features and benefits from a porter, direct lift access and a separate two bedroom staff apartment, taking the total floor area to 5,281 sq ft (489 m sq) approximately.

Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea.

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Garden penthouse Dine al fresco in comfort beneath the shade of a retractable canopy on the superb decked roof garden of this penthouse maisonette in Lexham Gardens, Kensington.

Folding glass doors from an extra kitchen area lead out into the fifth floor garden, barbecue area and terrace at the top of the apartment. The 1900 sq ft property is set in a period building on the favoured northern side of the square, looking southwards across its communal gardens.

The main inside living spaces are on the third and fourth floors. The fourth floor contains the master bedroom and en suite bathroom, together with a study, another bedroom and a family bathroom. The third floor has a reception room linked to the kitchen and breakfast room, the third bedroom and a shower room.

Lexham Gardens is a quiet location walking distance from Gloucester Road tube station. Former residents include zany DJ and comedian Kenny Everett (real name Maurice Cole), who lived at No 91, and actor

Denholm Elliott, who was born at No 48.The penthouse maisonette currently on the market is

set in one of a number of houses first created around the north side of the communal gardens by prolific builder Samuel Juler Wyand. He developed more than 100 houses and numerous mews buildings in the area between 1872 and 1884, and before then built houses in Paddington and North Kensington.

Lexham Gardens, Kensington W8, £2.7m, Julien Standing 020 7823 6045, John D Wood 020 7908 1100

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“This particularly attractive penthouse maisonette is on the preferred north side of the square, facing south over the communal gardens”Julien Standing

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“This grand, newly refurbished maisonette with lift is located in a magnificent white stucco building close to Paddington station and Hyde Park”Stephen Fairfax, Knight Frank Hyde Park

Elena designed this smart maisonetteInterior architect Elena Karoula, who studied and worked in London and is now head designer at her own practice based in Athens, created the lavish interior designs for this newly refurbished Bayswater maisonette.

Set in a white stucco building in Westbourne Terrace, grandest of the Bayswater terraces, the high-spec three-bedroom property is run by sophisticated Control4 smart home automation. Check out the fast touchscreen operation.

Sleeping quarters are on the ground floor, where the grand master bedroom suite has a carpet that replicates the feel of sand walking towards an open plan Jacuzzi bath in front of a seascape mural. It has a shower room and walk-in wardrobe, and the two other double bedrooms both have en suite bathrooms and walk-in wardrobes.

The kitchen has bespoke Italian-style lacquer units, High Mac counter tops and built-in Miele appliances. The impressive living and dining area has hand-finished oak flooring and leads out onto a private terrace featuring a hanging garden wall.

Luxurious home furnishings and artwork adorn the property and all fixtures and fittings are included in the sale. The home offers underfloor heating too.

Once described as ‘the finest street in London’, tree-lined Westbourne runs north from Hyde Park and

was built from 1840 to 1852 by two Williams – King and Kingdom. Landscape painter John Constable’s son lived in the first house to be completed at No 17.

Nearest transport is at Lancaster Gate and Paddington, and the location is well placed for the arrival in 2018 of Crossrail, which will provide faster journey times across London to the City and Canary Wharf.

Westbourne Terrace, Bayswater W2, guide price £3.8m, Knight Frank Hyde Park 020 7871 5060

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Billionaires Gardens Nominated as one of the world’s most expensive residential streets, Kensington Palace Gardens is known as London’s ‘Billionaires Row’ due to the calibre of the ultra-high-net-worth individuals who live here.

Properties at this supremely exclusive address coveted across the globe rarely come onto the open market, so there will be huge interest in a magnificent lateral apartment currently for sale with separate studio flat.

With 24-hour porterage and three underground parking spaces, the home offers 2970 sq ft of opulent space including the studio flat and plant room. The apartment in Palace Green has three double bedrooms – all en suite – and a triple-aspect drawing room with royal views across Kensington Palace and Gardens.

Kensington Palace Gardens is a secure private road controlled by the Crown Estate.

Palace Green, Kensington Palace Gardens, Kensington W8, price on application, John Wilcox & Co 020 7602 2352


“A rare opportunity to purchase a classic Victorian property with a private rear garden and direct access to communal gardens” Johnny Fuller, Savills Kensington

Crescent gatewayWalk to the bottom of the rear garden at this Victorian house in Blenheim Crescent and you’ll find a gate that opens into the communal garden shared with the Elgin Crescent neighbours, opposite.

Extended and refurbished by the current owners during the last 10 years, the Notting Hill property has four floors of living space. The lower ground floor features an open plan kitchen, dining and family room with glazed doors leading to the private rear garden. Glazed roof lights on the extension at this level provide a bright family living space.

On the raised ground floor, a generous double reception room with high ceilings and a separate study area looks out across the communal gardens to Elgin Crescent, which runs parallel to Blenheim. The master bedroom suite covers the entire first floor, and the top floor has three more bedrooms and a bathroom.

The 2314 sq ft house is on the popular southern side of the tree-lined street, which runs off Ladbroke Grove. The shops, bars and restaurants of both Westbourne Grove and Portobello Road are an easy walk away, and the nearest tube stations are Ladbroke Grove and Holland Park.

Blenheim Crescent, Notting Hill W11, guide price £5m, Savills Kensington 020 7535 3300

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Old vicarage goes modernA total refurbishment programme has been completed at this six-bedroom former vicarage in Balham, a short walk from Clapham South tube station and Clapham Common.

Offering around 3675 sq ft of living space on four floors – plus a cellar – the property in Malwood Road is decorated in neutral tones and features wooden flooring across the ground floor.

The large hallway leads to an elegant drawing room with grand proportions, surround sound and a contemporary gas fireplace. To the rear is a spectacularly extended, kitchen, dining and family room featuring a handmade Bryan Turner kitchen with integrated Miele appliances, a Fisher & Paykel American fridge-freezer and freestanding Mercury cooker.

There’s a large island breakfast bar, generous dining area and comfortable family area, as well as bi-folding doors that extend the entertaining space onto a paved terrace. A cellar and utility room offers excellent storage space and a second fridge-freezer.

Taking up most of the first floor is the master bedroom featuring an adjoining dressing room containing fitted wardrobes, and a luxurious en suite bathroom with contemporary freestanding bath and walk-in shower. This level also has a guest bedroom with en suite shower room and a useful storeroom.

The second floor is ideal for the children of the family and has two double bedrooms – one with en suite shower room – a cot room or study and a family bathroom. The top floor has another bedroom and en suite shower room.

Pleached Beech trees give increased privacy in the 30ft landscaped rear garden, which has steps from the terrace and outdoor lighting. The house is set back from the road behind off-street parking.

Malwood Road, Balham SW12, guide price £2,795,000, Savills Clapham, 020 8673 4111

“This sensational semi-detached, six-bedroom family house has undergone complete refurbishment and been finished to exacting standards throughout”Helen MacBrayne, Savills Clapham

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Toast Rack hot spotNatural light pours into the spectacular contemporary kitchen, dining and family space of this refurbished house in Wandsworth, impressively interior-designed by the current owners.

Skylights shine the light in from above and glass sliding doors at the rear open out onto a paved terrace, with a built-in barbecue, overlooking the lush lawn of the private 58ft garden.

The kitchen has an extensive range of fitted units and floor-to-ceiling cupboards, together with a wine fridge and a large island breakfast bar. A fully fitted utility room in the cellar offers excellent storage space and development potential.

New England shutters are fitted to the exterior of the five-bedroom house in Patten Road, one of the much-admired Toast Rack streets on Wandsworth Common. Underfloor heating serves the ground floor and all three bathrooms (two en suite).

A deep, wide entrance hall featuring dark wood flooring leads to the front study with built-in bookcases and a generous reception and playroom with bespoke cupboard space.

On the first floor, at the rear of the house, a magnificent master bedroom suite has a fitted dressing room and a bathroom with a double Rain Cloud shower, freestanding bath and Splash waterproof TV. The other three bedrooms and a family bathroom are on the top floor.

Patten Road, Wandsworth SW18, £3.8m, Knight Frank 020 8682 7768

“This exceptional and unique double-fronted five-bedroom family home of substantial proportions, with off street parking, is located on the much sought-after Toast Rack”Sam Sproston, Knight Frank

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Impeccable house close to Brockwell Park and LidoBrockwell Park between Brixton, Dulwich and Herne Hill is a delightful green open space containing a number of historic buildings, including Brockwell Hall, Brockwell Lido and a 19th century clock tower.

Friends of Brockwell Park work together with Lambeth Council to protect and enhance this cherished recreational landscape, where you can admire ornamental ponds, formal flowerbeds and a walled Old English herbaceous flower garden.

Close to Brockwell Park in Appach Road, Brixton, on the opposite side of Tulse Hill, this ‘impeccable’ four-bedroom house offers around 1600 sq ft of inside space on three floors together with a 23ft paved rear garden.

The open plan double reception room has period

features and leads out into the rear garden, and the sleek fitted kitchen offers plenty of dining space. The master bedroom suite features a stylish Jack and Jill bathroom with a freestanding bath.

The property has added storage space in the cellar, and is handy for the wide range of local shops and amenities on Brixton Hill.

Appach Road, Brixton SW2, £1,295,000, Foxtons Brixton 020 7704 5757

“This fantastic house offers spacious accommodation with charming period character features and a wonderful location close to Brockwell Park”Matthew Thompson, Foxtons Brixton

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Meticulous renovationA five-bedroom detached house in Granard Avenue, West Putney, has been meticulously renovated with flair and imagination to create a practical and stylish home with two floors of contemporary living space.

The large central reception hall, featuring a wall of bookshelves, leads to a formal double reception room offering views across both the front and rear gardens. Also on the ground floor, the kitchen and breakfast room features a sleek fully fitted German kitchen and sliding glass doors to the rear garden and terrace. Between the two principal living and entertaining spaces is a TV or garden room.

On the first floor, the master bedroom has an en suite shower room, fitted cupboards and a south-facing front terrace. Four more bedrooms and a family bathroom are on this level.

The landscaped garden features a decked area for outside relaxation or entertaining and a large lawn surrounded by mature trees and shrubs. Total inside living space is more than 2560 sq ft, and the house has off-street parking at the front.

Granard Primary School – built on the site of the Taylor family’s Granard House – is nearby in Cortis Road. The school grounds are full of established trees that were part of the Granard Estate and are dominated by a 300-year-old Cedar tree that serves as the school’s emblem.

Nearest mainline stations are Putney and Barnes, and the nearest tube is East Putney.

Granard Avenue, Putney SW15, guide price £2.35m, Savills Putney 020 8780 9900

“This sensational detached family home, with off-street parking and a landscaped garden, is contemporary living at its best”Alex Howard Baker, Savills Putney

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From Seventies styleto the modern dayWhat was cutting edge in the Seventies doesn’t cut it nowadays, reports Jenny KnightWith mullet haircuts for men, The Professionals on the television and avocado or pink bathroom suites, the Seventies was a groovy time.

But fashions move on and nowadays Artex-textured ceilings and lava lamps are as passé as the crinoline. So 11 years ago when Ramsey and Liz Shubbar moved into their three-storey Seventies townhouse in Putney, changes were needed.

Ramsey says: “Being significantly dated and without the period features of the more common period stock in Putney, the house was not love at first sight for us. However, it had potential to become a light, contemporary and highly functional home.

“It offered large open spaces with little wasted on hallways and landings. Above all, it was filled with natural light. It was ideally situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, a few minutes walk from the river and the high street. We had just got engaged and had the desire to take on a project and create our first home together.”

The original layout was strange by today’s standards. The kitchen and living room were on the first floor. The ground floor had a deep garage taking up a lot of what

could have been living space with a spare bedroom looking out onto the garden and a shower room.

The Shubbars set about turning the house into an ideal modern home in two stages several years apart. First they improved the frontage by exchanging plastic panelling for wood cladding, fitting a wider front door, painting the brickwork and changing the old wooden pull-up garage door for and electrically operated one. Inside, the textured ceilings were replaced by flat plasterboard, the windows modernised and the Seventies bathroom neutralised.

In 2010 they set about a major redesign to turn the kitchen and dining room on the middle floor into a master bedroom suite and to open up the ground floor to install a state-of-the-art kitchen and family room with access to the garden. To create extra space, the shower room and its internal walls were removed and the garage shortened.

A sleek Rational kitchen was fitted with top-of-the-range Miele appliances. New Solarlux bi-fold doors that completely fold back were fitted to the new kitchen to make the garden another room and to allow the dining

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“The house was not love at first sight for us. However, it had potential to become a light, contemporary and highly functional home”Ramsey Shubbar

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Upstairs, the galley kitchen and dining room became a new master bedroom suite with a wet shower room and a dressing room.

“My tips are to use local tradesmen and quality products, wherever possible. Our builder had renovated a number of houses in the close and knew the house inside out, where wires and pipes were and which were the load-bearing walls.” Ardshiel Close, Putney SW15, £1.3m, Warren 020 8780 1100

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Putney: A superb open plan kitchen leads to a newly lawned garden at this refurbished semi-detached four-bed house.

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Middlesex: Built in 2003, this colonial-style, four-bedroom house is behind the picturesque lock at Towpath, Shepperton.

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Charles Weller, head of Palace Gates Lettings, meets Jenny KnightFrom a childhood in India dealing with the perils of elephants, snakes and rhinos, Charles Weller now deals with the less exotic demands of life as a letting agent in south London, heading up Palace Gate.

Nowadays the emergencies he deals with range from tenants with lost keys to landlords anxious to get their new acquisition let as soon as possible.

Charles was born in India in the Assam area of north-east India, where his father was a tea planter. From the age of seven or eight, Charles and his two sisters went to boarding schools in England, flying to Calcutta and then onto Heathrow as unaccompanied minors, looked after by the BOAC stewardess. The children returned to India for the holidays twice a year.

Charles says: “That area of India is lovely and very green. It was a great place to grow up, but not seeing our parents for months at a time made me very independent at an early age.”

He took his A-levels at Milton Abbey School in Dorset before moving to London to share a flat in Balham with his sister and to try his hand at various careers, ranging from running a wine bar to selling pubs and restaurants.

“I started work in a wine bar in the City and became manager of a wine bar near Liverpool Street. I really enjoyed it: having lock-ins with friends was great fun and the job taught me a lot about customer service.”

Next he worked for a wine importer and then managed a restaurant in Nightingale Lane, Wandsworth. The experience of selling wine bars, restaurants and pubs in his next job led to a sales job with Barnard Marcus in Clapham, and from there to Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward, where he was asked to open a new lettings office for them.

He says: “In those days, lettings were a secondary thing, but now agents realise it supplies a steady income stream and that when sales drop down the lettings

market is always there. I’ve enjoyed lettings ever since.”The move to Palace Gate came in August 1996.

At the time it was a small company with an office in Wakehurst Road, Wandsworth, dealing with only about 50 landlords. Over time the business expanded, building up a network of four offices in South West London covering Battersea, Balham, Clapham, Clapham Junction, Earlsfield, Tooting and Wandsworth.

In the 18 years since Charles joined Palace Gate much has changed. He and his wife now own the majority of the company and it has expanded to manage about 600 properties.

He says: “We bought out three other estate agents and integrated the businesses, which gave us a boost. It has always been my belief that lettings are service orientated: looking after landlords to provide them with a really good service and also seeing that tenants are well looked after. We have had many new landlords come back to us from being tenants, saying that they remember that we treated them fairly.

“If you are paid to manage a property, your job is to make sure all repairs and maintenance work are done for the best possible price, with a balance between good work and price. I don’t think you should charge a percentage for every bit of work done. It is morally wrong to be charging like that.

“I’ve been told by contractors that some agents tell them to increase their bills by 10 to 20 per cent and pass on the extra to the agent. The result is that tenants dispute the bills and they are not paid rapidly. I like to go home and sleep with a clear conscience, after dealing with people fairly and correctly. I’m not here to make money on the side and I don’t like the practice.”

From Tigers to Tenants

“We bought out three other estate agents, which gave us a boost”Charles Weller

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What does it have going for it?

The area is home to a diverse range of demographics – from families to professionals. There’s always something going on, and locals are spoilt for choice with places to go and things to do.

Well connected?

Clapham Junction provides National Rail services directly into Vauxhall, Victoria and Waterloo – particularly beneficial for commuters – while the bus links across south London and into town are unrivalled. The line to Gatwick Airport takes less than 20 minutes.

And the schools?

The area offers a great selection of public schools for all ages including Park Gate, Thomas’s and Eton House. State schools include the Ofsted-rated Honeywell and Belleville.

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Clapham is renowned for its commons but locals are also overwhelmed with eateries, bars and pubs. Gail’s does incredible breakfasts and The Bolingbroke is the best place for a Sunday roast. Northcote Gallery is worth visiting too.

Why Clapham and Battersea? South asks Stephanie Mant, Cluttons sales manager

Where to buy

Northcote Road is a great option because it caters for an array of buyer preferences, offering large family homes, two-bedroom garden flats and one-bed properties for first time buyers.

Grandison Road,Clapham SW11A beautiful two-bed, split-level apartment set within a Victorian conversion.

£835,000Cluttons 020 7223 7574

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Opportunity in the CommonsA two-bedroom garden flat of around 1000 sq ft in a handsome Victorian house Between the Commons offers the potential to extend further into the side return.

Arranged on two floors, the property in Wroughton Road features a front reception room complete with original cornicing, fireplaces and bay windows. The newly refurbished kitchen has French windows that open out into a south-west-facing garden.

The ground floor also contains the second double bedroom and a further family bathroom, and the first floor master suite offers plenty of built-in storage. A dug-out cellar with full head height is ideal for storage or as a utility room.

Prime residential Wroughton Road runs between Thurleigh Road and Broomwood Road and is close to sought-after local schools. The open spaces and leisure facilities of Wandsworth and Clapham Commons are both within walking distance, and nearby Northcote Road has a wide selection of cafes, bars and restaurants.

Clapham Junction provides links to Waterloo and Victoria, Gatwick and the District Line via London Overground, and Clapham South tube station (Northern Line) is also walking distance.

Wroughton Road, Clapham SW11, £850,000, Cluttons 020 7223 7574

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New homes updateSpecial report by James Hemsley of Landmark Estates South West London has become one of the world’s hottest property markets and, as a result, a number of property companies are looking to make the most of development opportunities, particularly along the river.

A huge number of new-build sites will be coming to the fore in the next few years, including the Ram Quarter, The Pinnacle and others. As stock levels increase, we can see a great deal of competition among developers, each looking to make their product more attractive than the next.

To command the values seen previously in the South West London new-build market, you really have to ensure that the specification and quality of your development is good enough. Buyers are aware of the competition between developers and also the levels of choice available, so at our Chatfield Road site (pictured) in Battersea, we intend to provide high specification apartments in a prime area. Many of the apartments will have a river view.

We opened our London office in March last year and completed on the purchase of Chatfield Road in

the summer. At the heart of one of the capital’s best-connected riverside neighbourhoods, the site – a former office building – was bought from Alternative Networks and has a projected gross development value (GDV) of more than £8m.

Our first acquisition in London reflects our ambition to take Landmark Estates into a new territory. We are looking forward to developing around 11 great waterfront homes on the site, where people will want to live. Excellent transport links from Chatfield Road should also help to attract buyers: it is only 15 minutes from Wandsworth Town to Waterloo and there are a number of bus routes nearby.

Buyers in the area tend to be a mix of overseas investors and owner occupiers who previously made a profit from selling homes in the likes of Fulham and Parsons Green and are now looking to get more space for their money in another area likely to bring about profitable returns.

At Landmark Estates we are currently actively looking for more sites within West and South West London.

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ROTHERHITHEHistorically, the village of Rotherhithe has had a close relationship with the sea. It was a favourite home for many seafarers and had a fine tradition of shipbuilding.

Two local master mariners, Peter Hills and Robert Booth, founded a school to help the children of destitute sailors in 1613. Today, Peter Hills School is helping to educate the present generation of Rotherhithe children.

Rotherhithe’s village origins are still visible, creating a strong local community spirit and a family environment. Next to Stave Hill Ecological Park and Russia Dock Woodland, Redwood Park by Barratt London is a development of 161 studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments on Downtown Road.

Redwood Park, Downtown Road, Rotherhithe SE16, from £345,000, Barratt London 0844 811 4334

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Smart house controlForget smartphones – the latest must-have gadget is a smart house. Controlled at the touch of a button, this stylish new-build property in leafy Richmond epitomizes contemporary living.

Designed by Quad architects, the 2430 sq ft house in St John’s Road is built to the highest specifications. Externally, the Victorian-inspired façade conveys a sense of grandeur, using stock facing bricks with reconstituted stone lintels and a natural slate roof.

Quad managing director Nuggy Lianos said: “Internally, although it was important to incorporate traditional features to denote the classic exterior design, these were blended with cutting-edge technologies, creating a property that is ultra-light, spacious and

overall perfect for busy modern lifestyles.”Throughout the five-bedroom home, an intelligent

remote-controlled lighting, heating, audio and security system by Loxone has been seamlessly integrated into the design. Highlights include concealed mood lighting in the basement home cinema, underfloor heating and Sonos multi-room hidden speakers.

Photovoltaic roof cells deliver free electricity, and a light-filled double reception room has triple French windows that open out onto a landscaped garden designed by Cathy Lianos.

St John’s Road, Richmond, £2,695,000, Featherstone Leigh 020 8940 1575

First for More WestLondon housing charity and developer Peabody has sold almost two thirds of the first phase of private sale homes at its More West development in Notting Hill.

The 12 remaining one, two and three-bedroom private sale apartments enjoy private balconies or terraces, high-gloss handle-less kitchens with integrated appliances, and engineered oak flooring.

For those hoping to step onto the property ladder, 39 shared ownership apartments will be available: prices start from £97,500 based on 25 per cent of the full market value of £390,000.

James Underhill, head of London RDI at Hamptons International, said: “More West has an unusually high quality specification and very good travel connections. It’s also perfectly positioned on the cusp of the vibrant areas of Notting Hill and Portobello.

More West, Notting Hill, private sale apartments from £415,000, Hamptons International 020 7758 8431 or visit www.peabodysales.co.uk

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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 property features 6 luxurious bedroom

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London Waterloo can be reached from nearby Weybridge railway station (approx. 30 minutes)

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Price £9.5 million

Old Avenue, St. George’s Hill, Weybridge, Surrey KT13

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Sought-after apartmentHamptons International are delighted to bring to the market this high specification brand new 1 bed apartment in Clapham South SW12. This apartment is located in the sought after front building with views over the communal gardens from the private decked balcony. The property benefits from a modern living and dining area, high specification kitchen, double bedroom with built in wardrobes. Family bathroom and separate utility room. The Secure bike storage, communal gardens, recycling facilities, CCTV security, data cabling and Satellite TV ready point are just some of the additional features available to occupiers. Early viewings are highly recommended.

Ipsus 07 is set within the bourogh of Wandsworth and only 130 metres from Clapham South Underground where a 20-minute journey will take you to the major areas of the capital for working, shopping, entertainment and cultural attractions. Locally the scheme is within easy reach of Clapham Common, the largest open space in South London and is surrounded by a myriad of local shops, cafés and amenities.

Ipsus 07, 4 Balham Hill SW12, £395 per week

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Tauranga, Waihi, and the Beautiful Bay of PlentyLuxury Homes, Waterfront and Lifestyle properties

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Waihi: Once a gold town, always a gold townSince 1878, Waihi has been on a treasure hunt. Come and see the richest gold mine in New Zealand.

Waihi is the home of the richest gold mine in New Zealand. The Martha Mine was opened in 1878 and is still producing about a million dollars worth of gold and silver every week. The mining company conducts regular weekday tours of the open pit site. A vintage railway runs between Waihi and Waikino, where you can find relics from the early gold rush days. Around the town you’ll notice some wonderful old buildings. Waihi is proud of its history and has a heritage trail that points out places of interest. There is an ever-increasing number of cafés and restaurants in the recently revived town centre.

Functional facts: Approx. population 4500, information centre, good range of shops and services.

For Further Information on Waihi and the Coromandel of check out the Websites and video links below to see this stunning part of New Zealand.

http://www.thecoromandel.com/waihi/

http://www.newzealand.com/int/article/weekend-treasure-quest-in-waihi-new-zealands-heart-of-gold/

Waihi and Coromandel video’s: http://www.thecoromandel.com/index.cfm/go-pro/

Virtually on Track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UnzqQKBS_U

For a Fabulous place to stay please visit Poets Corner Boutique Lodge in Waihi at: http://www.poetscornerlodge.co.nz

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Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Waihi and the Beautiful Bay of PlentyPLENTY FOR EVERYONEThe coastal Bay of Plenty is located along the pristine Pacific Coast Highway, and takes in 125km’s of white sandy beaches. Stretching from Waihi Beach to New Zealand’s best kept secret, Ohope, the region offers a mix of outdoor activities, scenic attractions, culture and top dining experiences.

Home to New Zealand’s fifth largest and fastest growing city, Tauranga, which oozes a laidback sophistication with boutique shopping, a thriving café culture and a wide selection of locally sourced and internationally themed eateries.

The world renowned “Mount” is the icon of the Bay of Plenty and is a summer drawcard, attracting tens of thousands of holiday makers. It is New Zealander’s favourite place to holiday and also an international tourism drawcard. Mount Maunganui was recently voted “New Zealand’s Top Beach” by Trip Advisor and the 4th best beach in the South Pacific.

The region is naturally fertile and agriculturally rich with avocado, kiwifruit and honey products. Te Puke boasts the largest kiwifruit export industry in New Zealand, living up to its tag line ‘Goodness Grows Here’.

MAORI CULTUREBay of Plenty is rich in Maori culture and history with sacred spots such as Mauao, Papamoa Hills and Maketu, and many pa (fortified village) sites. Guided tours to many of these historic sites highlight the area’s cultural history. White Island or Whaakari is another significant cultural icon – meaning “reflection or image of creation”. ADVENTURES AND ACTIVITIES From New Zealand’s only active marine volcano to sites of national historic importance and stunning coastal walkways and beaches, the region has plenty on offer.

Visit the local Artisans at Waihi Beach, or self-drive the Katikati Cuisine Trail meeting with local producers designed to take you from plant to plate with fresh seasonal delicacies. For the more adventurous, try a hand at blokart’s located in Papamoa,.These three

wheeled, land based yachts are designed to provide a revolutionary new speed thrill. Or try Adrenaline Forest in Pyes Pa for some high rope forest adventure.

Head out to White Island (Whakaari) for a guided tour around the crater of the active volcano. A renowned once in a lifetime experience, fly with Frontier Helicopters over the steaming island for exceptional views or chance spotting one of the Bay of Plenty’s 10,000 dolphin pods on board a high speed Catamaran with White Island Tours.

Finish the day with a relaxing soak at Mount Maunganui’s hot salt water pools, under the shadow of Mauao or enjoy a warm sunset walk around or up the iconic ‘Mount’.

For all Real Estate Inquiries in Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Waihi or the Beautiful Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand, whether it be a luxury residential / waterfront / coastal home, beachside apartment, magnificent country estate, kiwi fruit orchard, vineyard, lifestyle, rural property or farm please contact Frank Vosper REAA 2008 at Vosper Realty Ltd MREINZ, 182 Devonport Road Tauranga, Bay of Plenty 3110 New Zealand. Office Tel: +64.7.578.6970, Mobile: +64.21.444.606, Email: [email protected] or Ken Wilson REAA 2008 on Mobile: +64.27.573.5145, Email: [email protected] visit their website at: www.vosperrealty.co.nz

For further information on Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty please visit Tourism Bay of Plenty: http://www.bayofplentynz.com or Tauranga City Council at: http://www.tauranga.govt.nz

(Left to right) Gold Mining Relics Waihi,Deep See Fishing Tauranga, Hot pools under Mt Maunganui.

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Price: NZD$8,000,000 (Approx: £3,885,000)

This luxury estate is set on the northern slopes of Clevedon – Auckland’s renowned rural setting. The property offers panoramic rural views to Auckland City, Waiheke Island and the sea. Surrounded by regional parks, international polo grounds, Ardmore airport and the picturesque coastline including marina, beaches and oyster farms, you are spoilt for choice. Here is a taste of Tuscany with the security, serenity and natural beauty that New Zealand has to offer! This expansive 64 Hectare (approx. 158 acre) estate is beautifully presented. The estate includes a luxuriously appointed 709 sqm (approx. 7000 sqft), six bedroom European villa style home. Exposed timber, marble, stone, period pieces from around the world and handcrafted construction by a Swiss cabinet

maker, make this a truly unique New Zealand home. The estate includes a comprehensive entertainment venue with full commercial kitchen, currently operating as a fully licensed exclusive restaurant – ideally suited for a wedding venue - 1500+ sqm (approx. 15000 sqft) of buildings.

The estate also includes conference facilities, separate guest/staff accommodation, offices, large storage warehouse and deer shed. Surrounding this stunning home and entertainment area is the farm itself. The farm includes almost fully mature (80 acre approx.) pine and exotic forest of considerable value and 70 acre approx. grazing land which is currently farmed with deer and cattle. This property presents several commercial opportunities to lease or have

both the farm and restaurant managed by existing groups. 35 minutes from Auckland City Centre

Live your international dream with an optional real business opportunity – www.bayleys.co.nz/1750361

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Standing proud onPapamoa Beach RoadNZD$1,980,000 (Approx: £962,000) (Rateable Value)710 Papamoa Beach Road, Papamoa Beach,Bay of Plenty, New ZealandPanoramic ocean views from this luxurious 482m2 property with the Pacific Ocean just across the road. This home absolutely oozes quality with exceptionally high specifications and craftmanship. This stunning home won several awards in the prestigious House of the Year awards in 2008 including the overall supreme winner. There is a separate self contained ground floor area - perfect for relatives, teenagers accommodation or summer stays. Complete with an inground heated swimming pool, this property will appeal to discerning buyers who wish to relax and enjoy their surroundings and environment. The home also has 5-Car garaging. You really do need to call me to make an appointment to view this outstanding property to fully appreciate the craftmanship and stunning location. I very much look forward to hearing from you soon! http://www.nz.open2view.com/properties/M333841

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Huge Home With A Big HeartNZD$3,900,000 (Approx: £1,897,000)90 Windridge Lane, Tauranga,Bay of Plenty, New ZealandOpportunities abound with this magnificent, spacious home–759m2 on 4.44 hectares (approx. 11 acres). Beautiful outdoor swimming pool and indoor entertainment room with theatre surround media.

Large grounds, detached 2-bedroom cottage. American oak throughout all the living areas. Italian Marble tiles and outdoor schist features from the South Island of NZ. Property is double glazed with tinted windows.

‘Mastercraft’ kitchen with walk-in scullery. Floor-to-ceiling glass, ranch sliding doors to the front take advantage of coastal views.

7 bedrooms, with air-conditioning, panoramic views, en-suite (4 shared), and balconies except one that has a walk-in wardrobe. Master bedroom with His-&-Hers walk-in wardrobes and film star bathroom with freestanding bath. Complete with full CCTV security system.



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Poets Corner – Double your summers!NZ$1,750,000 (Approx: £870,000)

26 Poets Corner Road, Waihi, Western Bay of Plenty, North Island, New Zealand

Traditional-style 317m2 home situated on 1.36-Hectares of prime coastal land overlooking the Pacific Ocean. 6km from Waihi town and just 2 hrs from Auckland, this Coastal retreat offers a tranquil rural environment. Outdoor dining in sheltered courtyard with gas fire and amazing views. Property features include a wooden ceiling in family room and wooden architraves, tiled and wool carpeted floors with underfloor heating and double-glazed windows on East side. Built mainly of precast concrete slab with plaster finish. Long Run steel roof, 3 large BR + loft which acts as a 4th bedroom. Large family BA downstairs, also powder room and ensuiite off Master Bedroom. Formal/casual dining areas plus 2 living areas. Double garagedlined and separate laundry. Good quality water from bore onsite. http://www.nz.open2view.com/properties/M304188






THE GRACE AND CHARM OF YESTERYEARNZD$2,095,000 (Approx: £1,017,000)Plus GST (if any)17 Sedgemoor Lane Katikati, Bay of Plenty, New ZealandA beautifully constructed reproduction villa using authentic materials sourced from buildings from over 100 years old complete with extraordinary detail creating the mood and tone of years gone by along with present day comforts, sitting on 4.68ha. This quality home was completed in the 1990’s by very passionate and knowledgeable antique dealers. This charming property with its wrap around verandah sits proudly above a spring fed lake surrounded by a selection of pin oaks, weeping willows, liquid ambers - beautiful in spring and striking during the Autumn season. There is grazing land with sheltered fenced paddocks. Located 5 minutes drive from Katikati and 25 minutes drive from Tauranga. The City of Tauranga is noted as one of the fastest growing cities in New Zealand. With an eclectic mix of stunning scenery, landscape, superb beaches, cafes and restaurants it really is more than a City, it is a way of life. With established and award winning schools the Tauranga area is proving to be an attractive and positive destination for returning Kiwi’s and migrants. For Further Information on this Magnificent Property please visit: http://www.nz.open2view.com/properties/M335575


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Absolute WaterfrontPrice: NZD$1,150,000 (Approx: £560,000)390a Maungatapu Road, Maungatapu, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New ZealandFabulous home of 300m2 perched right on the waters edge looking across to Mount Maunganui capturing all day sunshine. Stunning views of this ever changing seascape is intoxicating and will keep you interested and delighted that these views can be enjoyed from almost everywhere in this property. Spacious kitchen and dining area lead to one of the outdoor decks where alfresco dining can be savoured. Two other outside spaces on different levels provide more areas to relax and enjoy your surroundings complete with raised flower beds and tropical plants that encompass this magnificent home. Recently renovated stunning high quality bathrooms with multi-jet shower and king size bath. With 5 bedrooms, rumpus room and bathroom on the lower level, this home has plenty of space and ideas for living options. There is a spacious single lockup garage plus double carport and separate parking area for campervan or boat. To view this lovely home with sensational views please visit: www.open2view.com/M330200




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One can be twoKing’s Cliffe House and its adjoining cottage currently exist as a single Grade II listed stone property. Mainly of Georgian origin, it was extended in the 19th century to create a large and versatile 7380 sq ft family home.

The current owners are willing – and have local authority consent – to divide the Northamptonshire property back to its original parts, forming two attractive houses. The works would be carried out by the vendor, offering a choice of kitchen fittings.

King’s Cliffe House would then become a 5260 sq ft six-bedroom property with a double garage and a large walled garden of around an acre. On its own, The Cottage would offer 1990 sq ft of space and include up to four bedrooms, a courtyard garden and parking.

King’s Cliffe itself sits above the Willowbrook as it meanders its way to join the River Nene near Fotheringhay, where Mary Queen of Scots was executed. Peterborough station 12 miles away has a 50-minute service to London King’s Cross.

London 103 miles.

King’s Cliffe House & Cottage, West Street, King’s Cliffe, Northamptonshire, £1,295,000, Woodford & Co 01832 274732, Smithsgore 01780 484696

Cottage has views of dramatic landscapeA detached period cottage in Wiltshire is set in mature gardens of almost half an acre and enjoys high levels of privacy together with glorious rural views.

Three-bed Avon Cottage in the hamlet of New Mill has been significant improved by the current long-term owners and features a dual-aspect sitting room with open fireplace, dining room, and 20ft kitchen and breakfast room with Rayburn cooker, separate electric oven and ceramic hob.

Simon Walker of estate agent Manningford Croft Maclaine says: “The area is well known for its open dramatic landscapes, offering some of the best walking and riding available in this enchanting and unspoilt

countryside, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

“The larger village of Pewsey, some one-and-a-half miles to the west, provides a broad range of amenities including express rail connections to London Paddington (70 minutes). The nearby market towns of Marlborough and Hungerford are within a 15-minute drive.”

London 82 miles.

Avon Cottage, New Mill, Pewsey, Wiltshire, £615,000, Manningford Croft Maclaine 01672 564555

DORSETFormerly a coastguard cottage, a semi-detached house on the southern outskirts of Swanage has superb views over Durlston Bay, next to Durlston Country Park.

London 128 miles.

Sunnydale Villas, Durlston Road, Swanage, £535,000, Corbens 01929 422284

NEW BUILDWhen completed, a new-build, four-bedroom detached bungalow in the village of Woodton, 12 miles from Norwich, will offer high specifications and flexible contemporary living space.

Southwold and the unspoilt Suffolk coastline are easy driving distance.

London 122 miles.

New Bungalow Plot, Woodton, South Norfolk, guide price £425,000, Musker McIntyre 01508 521110

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Peaceful and picturesqueHollies occupies a peaceful rural position on the edge of the picturesque Surrey village of Thursley, halfway between London and Portsmouth.

The property in Dye House Lane offers bright and generous rooms with an excellent kitchen breakfast room complete with an Aga range cooker. Living space includes a drawing room, family room, utility room and cloakroom. On the first floor are four double bedrooms, and three bath or shower rooms.

London 47 miles.

Hollies, Dye House Lane, Thursley, Godalming, Surrey, £1,375,000, Grantley 01483 893939

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“Each aspect has been carefully measured, with an abundance of space and light flowing throughout, to create two truly stunning family homes”Adrian Dunford, Tailor Made

New duo are a mile from golden sands Two ultra-modern detached homes are for sale at Branksome Park in Poole, just a mile from the golden sands of Branksome Beach and the aromatic pines of Branksome Chine.

The neighbouring contemporary properties in Balcombe Road were built by luxury homes developer Sphere Property, who are based in Poole, are architecturally designed to the highest specifications, inside and out.

“Each house benefits from bespoke feature staircases and amazing master suites, including master bathrooms fitted with amazing freestanding baths, ceiling bath fillers and tiled by Porcelanosa,” says the developer.

“The bespoke ProNorm kitchens are iconic in their design, featuring granite work surfaces and integrated appliances. These beautiful homes have had every feature carefully considered to make living here a pleasure.”

Each house is arranged on two floors – one property has 3337 sq ft of inside living space and the other 3164 sq ft – and includes four en suite bathrooms, a landscaped garden and a double garage.

The homes are built to the Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3, and each features floor-to-ceiling bi-folding glass doors, cedar cladding, a blocked pave driveway and large patio area.

A large glass atrium floods the hallway with natural

light, the kitchen is designed by the Big Kitchen Company and the bathrooms by the Big Bathroom Company. Finishing touches includes walnut interior doors, intruder alarm and smoke detection systems, underfloor heating and low energy lighting.

London 109 miles.

(Main) Balcombe Road, Branksome Park, Poole, £1.45m, Tailor Made 01202 706006

(Small) Balcombe Road, Branksome Park, Poole, £1.32m, Tailor Made 01202 706006

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Farm and cottageFisher Lane Farm in Surrey is a magnificent Grade II listed property of Tudor origins and 19th Century additions, with an exterior featuring attractive half-timbered and tile-hung elevations.

Inside, the house on the edge of Chiddingfold offers a wealth of period features with open fires, oak joinery, beams and panelling. A fine panelled reception hall leads to a superb kitchen and breakfast room with a large island unit, dining area and views over the gardens and fields.

Across from the hall is a double-aspect dining room, and a library hall

leads to a well-fitted study. Three staircases lead to the first floor and property has seven bedrooms and five bathrooms (four en suite).

A detached cottage recently constructed to the north of the house has two bedrooms, two shower rooms and an open plan kitchen, dining and sitting space. A tennis court is tucked away behind an old barn, and the grounds extend to about 16 acres.

London 46 miles.

Fisher Lane Farm, Fisher Lane, Chiddingfold, Surrey, guide price £2.75m, Grantley 01483 893939

Estate by the lakeDryleaze is an attractive and detached period house standing in eight acres of magnificent private gardens and grounds. The land features a wide variety of rare and unusual shrubs, bushes and trees as well as a well-stocked lake.

Occupying a magical rural setting, and mostly facing south, the outstanding grounds adjoin Duchy of Cornwall farmland. The property is an excellent opportunity to buy a small country estate well placed for Bath and Bristol.

Living space includes four bedrooms, sitting room with woodburner, dining room, kitchen, breakfast room and an impressive conservatory. The cellar is currently arranged as a study and playroom. There’s also stabling, timber outbuildings, a detached garage and ample driveway parking.

London 117 miles.

Dryleaze, Bath Road, Corston, Bath, guide price £1.1m, Pritchards 01225 466225

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There’s an Old Mill by the streamA Grade II listed converted watermill in Wiltshire offers four floors of flexible living space and the potential to add an annexe on the lower ground floor.

Set in the unspoilt Downland village of Bishopstone, the Old Mill was built in the early 1800s and converted into a large family home by the present owners around 20 years ago.

Internal walls of the 2885 sq ft house, currently arranged as four bedrooms and three receptions, are not load-bearing and could easily be reconfigured to create an alternative layout.

Mature gardens of just over a quarter of an acre feature the old millstream at the bottom. A gated driveway leads to plenty of off-road parking, and planning consent is still in place to build a detached double garage and front porch to the south elevation.

Archaeological digs on the site exposed foundations for an even older mill beneath the driveway.

London 94 miles.

The Old Mill, Bishopstone, Wiltshire, guide price £695,000, Perry Bishop & Chambers 01367 240356

On Dartmoor National ParkHele Linhay, a former Devon coachman’s cottage that once served a larger property nearby, is for sale together with Little Linhay, an attached two-bedroom barn and successful holiday let.

In the main four-bedroom house, high vaulted rooms blend with contemporary design in a property that has a baronial feel. The main living space serves superb sweeping views over a parkland landscape. Little Linhay is a former hay barn converted into a luxury holiday cottage two years ago.

Totally renovated, Hele Linhay is set in a rural location within Dartmoor National Park a short way from Ashburton, a South Devon stannary town full of Georgian architecture, artisan shops and speciality delis.

London 214 miles.

Hele Linhay, Ashburton, Newton Abbott, Devon, guide price £1.2m, Marchand Petit Totnes 01803 847979

WILTSHIREWalking distance from the historic town centre of Malmesbury, The Beeches is a handsome six-bedroom detached house dating back to the 18th century.

The interior offers more than 5000 sq ft of living space that combines period character with contemporary style.

London 94 miles.

The Beeches, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, guide price £850,000, Lockstones 01666 338633

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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.” *

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Beautifully renovated former farmhouse in stunning rural setting with consent to convert barn into a separate dwelling and set in two and a half acres

Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire £1,175,000 (offers over)

• Four reception rooms• Farmhouse kitchen with Aga• Principal bedroom with en suite and dressing room• Five double bedrooms and three further bathrooms

• Second floor sitting/games room• Set in around 2.5 acres of garden and paddock• Barn with consent to convert.• Further outbuilding and garaging

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A fine detached 1930’s built country home, situated on the edge of this popular east Northamptonshire village with far reaching countryside views to both front and rear Earls Barton, Northamptonshire £1,250,000 (offers over)

• Four Reception Rooms• Five/six bedrooms & four bathrooms• Sun Room• Triple garage

• Kitchen/Breakfast Room with Aga• Countryside views• Indoor Swimming Pool Complex• Around 0.8 Acre


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A substantial detached five bedroom modern home set in approximately 12.9 acres Quinton, Northamptonshire £1,100,000 (offers over)

• Three Reception Rooms• Five Bedrooms & three bathrooms

• Kitchen Breakfast Room with Aga• Double garage

• Large workshop/hangar• Stable yard & ménage

An attractive stone built detached property with indoor swimming pool Raunds, Northamptonshire £575,000 (guide price)

• Three Double Bedrooms• Double and single garage

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An imposing detached country home with over 5,000 sq ft of accommodation, lying within a picturesque village on the outskirts of Northampton

Milton Malsor, Northamptonshire £700,000 (offers over)

• Six bedrooms• Triple garage• Three reception Rooms• Private rear garden

• Four bathrooms• No chain• External home office• Close to Junction 15 of the M1



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WESTERN AVENUEBRANKSOME PARK £1,795,000 F/HDevelopment opportunity (subject to planning permission) • Substantial residence on approx. 1.3 acres • Three reception rooms • Kitchen/breakfast room & utility room • Five bedrooms • Two bathrooms • Separate annexe with enclosed garden area • Outdoor swimming pool • Generous mature gardens • Integral tandem garage • Separate double garage • EPC Rating: E

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

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SILVER SEASLILLIPUT £1,350,000 F/HFive bedroom detached family house • Three reception rooms • Kitchen and utility room • Two en-suites and main family bathroom • Landscaped south facing rear garden • Double garage with electric twin doors • Beautifully presented throughout • Re-modelled modern exterior • EPC Rating: C

COPSE CLOSELOWER PARKSTONE £699,950 F/HModernised detached family house • Well presented accommodation over three floors • Downstairs cloakroom • Separate living room • Kitchen with open plan dining room • Top floor master bedroom suite with balcony • Three further bedrooms, one with en-suite • Family bathroom • Ample parking and garage • EPC Rating: E

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BRANKSEA AVENUEPOOLE £1,895,000 F/HSuperb water frontage home • Stunning panoramic views across Poole Harbour • Approx. 3400 sq ft of accomm • Six bedrooms • Five bathrooms (three en-suites) • Two kitchen/breakfast rooms • Three reception rooms • Good size easy maintenance rear garden • Double garage and ample parking • Hard standing area for boats etc and slipway access • Direct water access • EPC Rating: C

SANDACRESSANDBANKS £315,000 L/HFirst floor purpose built apartment close to beach • Sea views across Poole Harbour and Brownsea Island • Lounge/dining room • Private sun terrace with views • Two bedrooms • Fitted kitchen • Modern fitted shower room • Large store room/study • Off road parking space • Prime location perfect for water sports • EPC Rating: D

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

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PARTRIDGE DRIVELILLIPUT £695,000 F/HDetached chalet bungalow • Elevated position with stunning views towards Brownsea Island • Two reception rooms • Kitchen and utility room • Three double bedrooms • Three bathrooms • Easy maintenance gardens • Driveway, garage and workshopEPC Rating: D

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Devon Near CreditonElegant, recently refurbished Listed former rectory with separate cottages, extensive gardens, grounds,range of barns and outbuildings, in an edge of village location.

Guide price: £1,350,000 CL57443

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•Hall •4 reception rooms •Kitchen/breakfast room •Cellars •Principal bedroom suite •5 furtherbedrooms •2 shower rooms •Separate 3 bedroom and 2 bedroom cottages •Restored former brewhouse •Traditional barns and outbuildings •Beautiful gardens and grounds •Paddock and woodland

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Kent RochesterA secluded, spacious house set in the shadow of Rochester’s ancient castle, near King’s School and within the Conservation Area.

Hall 2 reception rooms kitchen/breakfast room study principal bedroom suite guest bedroom suite 4 further bedrooms family bathroom and shower room garaging for 3 cars workshop greenhouse and beautiful mature gardens in all about 0.61 of an acre EPC rating C

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This luxury apartment is situated on the first floor of a prestigious block which is located in a good position at Durlston, close to cliff top walks and Country Park, the gateway to the Jurassic Coast. White Lodge presents contemporary styled living and features include: !‣ FINE VIEWS OVER SWANAGE BAY TO THE PURBECK

HILLS IN THE DISTANCE ‣ OPEN PLAN LIVING ROOM/KITCHEN ‣ 2 BEDROOMS ‣ 2 BATHROOMS ‣ UNDERFLOOR HEATING THROUGHOUT ‣ LIFT ACCESS ‣ ALLOCATED PARKING SPACE ‣ BALCONY & ROOF TERRACE ‣ EPC 70 !‣ £379,000 ‣ Corbens Estate Agents 01929 422284 ‣ www.corbens.co.uk

Superior detached house offering spacious, well planned accommodation and stands in a fine residential position, approximately one quarter of a mile from Swanage town centre and sea front. The property is thought to have been constructed during the 1930s, although substantially extended in more recent times. Hillview House has been maintained to a high standard throughout and features include: !‣ 3 RECEPTION ROOMS ‣ SPACIOUS KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM ‣ 4 BEDROOMS ‣ 2 BATHROOMS ‣ GOOD SIZED REAR GARDEN ‣ PARKING FOR AT LEAST 3 VEHICLES ‣ AWAITING EPC !‣ £658,000 ‣ Corbens Estate Agents 01929 422284 ‣ www.corbens.co.uk

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This superb traditional Purbeck stone linked cottage is situated in the centre of the hamlet of Acton, close to open country. East View has been sympathetically renovated whilst preserving much of the original character of the building and enjoys sea glimpses from the first floor. Living Room with wood burning stove, dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, garden, parking space. EPC 42. ‣ Price £475,000 ‣ Corbens Estate Agents 01929 422284 ‣ www.corbens.co.uk

Well presented Grade II Listed Purbeck stone cottage on the Western outskirts of Swanage, commanding good views over adjacent open countryside from the front of the property. Open plan living room/kitchen, bedroom, shower room, garden. EPC n/a. !‣ £185,000 ‣ Corbens Estate Agents 01929 422284 ‣ www.corbens.co.uk

Brand new Purbeck stone house of attractive design, cul-de-sac location in the grounds of a former Manor House. Living room/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, 3 bedrooms, en-suite dressing area and bathroom, shower room,garden, parking. Awaiting PEA. !‣ £435,000 ‣ Corbens Estate Agents 01929 422284 ‣ www.corbens.co.uk

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A well maintained, detached family home offering delightful accommodation with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, two of which are en suite, a superb kitchen and an outstanding oak framed orangery,

all standing in large secluded gardens which enjoy a south west facing aspect.

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

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A beautifully presented four/five bedroom, four bathroom house enjoying versatile reception rooms with sitting room, dining room/study, potential fifth ground floor bedroom/study, conservatory/dining room,

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Well Cottage, Weekly £375,000This highly individual three bedroom detached cottage occupies a generous plot with sensational mature gardens, complimented by gorgeous countryside views providing both an attractive and inspiring back drop. The interior is brimming with character, tall ceilings, stunning sash windows and beautiful stone detailing.

Kettering 01536 417888

Placid, private and peaceful £435,000Situated within East Carlton Park, a stunning Northamptonshire country park offering rural walks within a picturesque setting, this extended and improved detached property occupies a generous plot with stunning views to the front over the cricket ground and Welland Valley beyond.

Corby 01536 409717

Impressive home with impressive views! £575,000Situated in the heart of the popular village of Braybrooke this extensive detached family home boasts amazing views from the rear elevation and an extremely high quality interior. Generous mature rear garden with a private outlook over the neighbouring countryside.

Market Harborough 01858 410400

Sterling Court, Loddington £575,000This exceptional four bedroom detached stone village residence enjoys a very privileged position enjoying stunning views over rolling countryside. Loddington is a gorgeous village with a public house, primary school and a variety of idyllic rural walks, yet the A14, Kettering and Northampton with their respective railway lines are a short drive away.

Kettering 01536 417888

Only 60 minutes by train to London ◆ Offices in Corby ◆ Kettering ◆ Market Harborough

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Peter Hughescountry property

01798 344554

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Exclusive New DevelopmentPETWORTHWEST SUSSEX - FROM £500,000

• Last 4 remaining• Quiet central location• Within walking distance of amenities• Built to a very high standard • 2 bedrooms & study/potential bed 3 • Ensuite shower room & family bathroom • L-shaped sitting room with dining area• Fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room • Cloakroom • South facing garden & covered carport

Substantial Period HomeWISBOROUGH GREENWEST SUSSEX - £1,195,000

• 5 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • 5 reception rooms • Cloakroom • Utility room • Kitchen/breakfast room • Annexe: sitting room, bed 6 and ensuite shower room• Garaging and workshop • Separate office • Swimming pool • Gardens • Stables • Separate paddock on renewable lease (In all about 2.12 acres)

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Unmodernised OpportunityNR NORTHCHAPELSURREY/SUSSEX BORDER - £650,000

Planning consent for:-• 4 bedrooms• Ensuite shower room and family bathroom• Sitting room• Kitchen/breakfast room• Cloakroom• Garage with store• Large garden & paddocks• Stable block and a machine store• In all extending to about 3 acres

On the Village GreenWISBOROUGH GREENWEST SUSSEX - EXCESS OF £699,950

• 3 bedrooms • Ensuite shower room • Jack-and-Jill family bathroom• Sitting room • Kitchen/dining/family room • Garage • Beautiful cottage front and rear gardens

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A LOVELY OLD FARMHOUSE OF IMMENSE CHARACTER – GRADE II LISTEDBeautifully positioned and sheltered in a broad shallow valley and protected by approximately one and three quarter acres of garden and

grounds. The property is part of a small nucleus of character dwellings but is completely independent of its neighbours and enjoying a high degree of detachment and privacy. There has undoubtedly been a dwelling on the site for a long time, and an earlier house was enlarged

in the 18th century with later extensions and remodelling in the 19th century. It is a fascinating building full of original period detail and immense character. 6 bedrooom accommodation with 3 reception rooms, farmhouse kitchen, bathroom and shower room.

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OLD MILL AND COTTAGE – GRADE II LISTEDSolid and imposing 200 year old Mill on ancient site delightfully positioned in the upper reaches of the Fal Valley, a broad and beautiful

valley lined with ancient oak woodland and an area recognised to be of great landscape value. The Mill faces south with good views along the valley floor and is framed by several acres of its own woodland which forms part of the hillside behind the property.

First mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086, the Mill has been rebuilt and altered many times. The present building dates from the 1880’s and is believed to have been in use as a Grist Mill until the early 1900’s and allegedly boasted two water wheels. When the Mill

Leat was diverted for a nearby stone crushing mill the property was vertically divided into three cottages and then in the 1960’s it was re-converted to one residence. THE MILL itself is a substantial building of considerable architectural merit and tremendous character with

five floors of accommodation. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sitting room, garden room, garaging and utility. Separate detached one bedroom cottage and further outbuildings.

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A substantial and well-presented village house, full of character, occupying an elevated position situated on the edge of this popular village close to Salisbury plain. The house is well positioned in a generous plot of approx. 1.5 acres comprising formal gardens, extensive parking and small paddock/orchard. The property is a much extended 18th century cottage which offers large well planned accommodation, spacious and versatile living space, generous bedrooms and views across towards the river Avon.

Enford is a pretty, rural village situated in the Avon Valley with good village local pub and church. Upavon is some 3 miles to the north with its busy village shop, pubs, garage, doctors surgery and golf club. The large village of Pewsey is a further 4 miles north providing a wider choice of shops and amenities including main line station to London Paddington (70 mins).

Allwood HouseEnford

Entrance hall | Sitting room | Eat-in kitchen | Dining room | Study | Utility room & cloakroom | 5 Bedrooms (1 en suite) | Family bathroom | Garaging | Store & stables | Ground of approx. 1.5 acres

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A substantial six bedroom village house and barn set in stunning, rural countryside with beautiful walled gardens, swimming pool and 1.85 acre paddock.

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

Entrance hall | Drawing room | Study | Sitting room | Farmhouse kitchen |

Conservatory | Laundry room | Studio/home office | 6 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | Beautiful walled garden | Swimming pool | 1.85 acre paddock | Garaging & parking

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John Anstee MNAEA MARLA residential sales partner

Sam Tod MNAEA MARLA residential sales partner

Aimee Humphreyresidential administrator

Roslyn Healey MARLA MNAEAresidential lettingspartner

Viv BoydMARLAresidential lettingsproperty manager

Geoff Wheelercommercial property manager

Christopher TodMA FRICScommercialconsultant

The property market can be a maze

We’ll guide youTod Anstee LLP, The Old Coach House, 14 West Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1TB

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Tod AnsteeChichester

Independent, professional and experienced property consultantssales I lettings I residential I commercial I country houses I land I new homes I property management

Located within 400 yards of theItchenor Sailing Club and situated withinlovely grounds, an impressive periodhome (2,768 sq ft), with an abundanceof space and character. Plus two storeydetached annexe.

Guide price £1.75m

Singleton, West Sussex

4 bedrooms (one en suite) I 2 reception rooms I kitchen/breakfastroom I bathroom I upstairs sun room I garden I off street parking

A charming detached cottage (1,677 sq ft)with beautiful views across the SouthDowns. Situated on the edge of thepopular village of Singleton, havingrecently undergone a substantialprogramme of renovation.

Guide price £650,000

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Itchenor, West Sussex

4 bedrooms (2 en suite) I 3 reception rooms I study/bedroomkitchen/breakfast room I cloakroom I utility I bathroom I gardendouble garage with workshop I ample driveway parkingAnnex: boat store I 2 cloakrooms I shower room I spacious bunk room

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John Anstee MNAEA MARLA residential sales partner

Sam Tod MNAEA MARLA residential sales partner

Aimee Humphreyresidential administrator

Roslyn Healey MARLA MNAEAresidential lettingspartner

Viv BoydMARLAresidential lettingsproperty manager

Geoff Wheelercommercial property manager

Christopher TodMA FRICScommercialconsultant

The property market can be a maze

We’ll guide youTod Anstee LLP, The Old Coach House, 14 West Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1TB

residential and commercial sales, lettings and property management throughout West Sussex

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Tod AnsteeChichester

Independent, professional and experienced property consultantssales I lettings I residential I commercial I country houses I land I new homes I property management

Located within 400 yards of theItchenor Sailing Club and situated withinlovely grounds, an impressive periodhome (2,768 sq ft), with an abundanceof space and character. Plus two storeydetached annexe.

Guide price £1.75m

Singleton, West Sussex

4 bedrooms (one en suite) I 2 reception rooms I kitchen/breakfastroom I bathroom I upstairs sun room I garden I off street parking

A charming detached cottage (1,677 sq ft)with beautiful views across the SouthDowns. Situated on the edge of thepopular village of Singleton, havingrecently undergone a substantialprogramme of renovation.

Guide price £650,000

Tod Anstee LLP, The Old Coach House, 14 West Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1TB

Itchenor, West Sussex

4 bedrooms (2 en suite) I 3 reception rooms I study/bedroomkitchen/breakfast room I cloakroom I utility I bathroom I gardendouble garage with workshop I ample driveway parkingAnnex: boat store I 2 cloakrooms I shower room I spacious bunk room

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Itchenor, Near Chichester, West Sussex

3 bedrooms | sitting room | reception hall | playroom/study | kitchen | utility area | cloakroom | bathroom | garage | garden | off street parking

West Winds is a charming family home set in the heart of the well-known sailing village of Itchenor, offering distant rural views towards Chichester Harbour and the South Downs, and with the benefit of approved planning consent to enlarge the existing property.

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Birdlip, Cheltenham

With a 21’ x 16’ kitchen-day room at the heart of this home, beautifully equipped with granite worktops and all overlooking the established and sizeable gardens, this five bedroom new home will provide the discerning buyer with space, style and character. The 18’ x 13’ sitting room with a contemporary wall mounted fire, also leads onto the glorious garden and with a front view across pasture land. Ground floor practicalities include a guest cloakroom, utility room and completed with a study. The spacious and welcoming reception hall leads to a an elegant sweeping staircase to the semi galleried landing. From here the light bedroom accommodation ranges from the master suite at 18’ x 16’ through to fifth at a good 10’ 8’. Served by two quality en suite facilities and a boutique hotel style principal bathroom, this is a home for the discerning buyer. Beyond the already established gardens, a double garage and additional parking can also provide the busy commuter with the perfect M4 and M5 connections all from this lovely village retreat.

Price: £700,000 Cheltenham Office: 01242 246980 [email protected]

Trewsbury Lodge, Coates, Nr Cirencester

The property is a very attractive and characterful substantial period detached cottage, being the former lodge to Trewsbury Farm, well placed for easy access to Cirencester or Tetbury, and also within just a few miles of Kemble mainline train station to London. The property enjoys a large two storey extension that has been built to a good standard and specification, sympathetic to the period origins of the building, and now provides a very well-balanced and impressive home. Approached over extensive driveway parking with electric driveway entrance gates that lead through to a very long driveway to garaging. The characterful accommodation is arranged over two floors, this provides an entrance porch, a large dual aspect sitting room has a fireplace and wood burner. There is separate dining room, again with bay window and a most impressive kitchen/breakfast room is well fitted with an extensive range of units, has underfloor heated flagstone flooring and built-in appliances, there is an adjacent large utility room and cloakroom, and a spacious study. EPC Rating: D

Price: £650,000 Cirencester Office: 01285 655355 [email protected]

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Glebe House, Northleach GL54

Glebe House is a most impressive conversion of a period vicarage, beautifully situated next to the splendid church, locally known as the Cathedral of the Cotswolds, positioned in a quiet and tucked away private setting, yet within easy reach within a few minutes’ walk of local facilities and amenities. Very attractively approached through a gated driveway leading to visitors’ parking and residents’ parking, this is a conversion to a high standard and specification, completed approximately ten years ago, being a substantial building converted into eight spacious apartments. There are many attractive period features, and the impressive entrance/reception hall is very pleasantly decorated and carpeted, providing access to the first floor apartment. The large garden is very pleasantly landscaped and has a river aspect. The apartment also benefits from LPG central heating to radiators, and there are secondary double-glazed window units to the period sash windows. EPC Rating: D. This property is offered with no onward chain.

Price: £264,950 Cirencester Office: 01285 655355 [email protected]

The Old Mill at Bishopstone, Wiltshire SN6

The Old Mill comprises a substantial detached former watermill, originally constructed in the early 1800s and situated within the heart of the pretty Downland village of Bishopstone. The property was converted by the present owners some twenty years ago into a large family home with a flexible arrangement of accommodation over four different levels. Currently arranged as three reception rooms and four bedrooms, the internal walls are not load-bearing and therefore the rooms could easily be reconfigured to provide an alternative layout to suit the buyer. The property is entered into a hall, giving access to a large study/reception room and a large dining room, with steps down to a fitted kitchen/breakfast room, which includes an oil-fired Aga. Stairs from the dining room rise to a half-landing level which provides a useful study/computer station, with stairs rising up to a most attractive sitting room which is located within the eaves of the property. This unique and characterful home is an exciting opportunity for the discerning buyer and offers an impressive 2,885 sq ft of accommodation. EPC: E.

Guide Price £700,000 Faringdon Office: 01367240356 [email protected]

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Special report by Tom Smith, head of Lettings at Knight Frank BelgraviaThe idea of renting out your property is once again back in fashion thanks to the cooling-off of the prime central London sales market. This is just one of the reasons our Knight Frank Belgravia lettings office is on

for a record year, already 35 per cent up on our 2013/2014 final figures.

For the last few years or so, property owners have thought better of making their properties available to rent, with rental yields not being overly attractive and sales values healthily climbing.

Although yields are only gradually on the rise – they are, however, at their highest level for 17 months rising to 2.94 per cent – political uncertainty surrounding the sales market, combined with stronger corporate demand, has meant that activity has moved from sales to the rental market as buyers and sellers await the outcome of May’s general election and more clarity on the likelihood of further property taxation.

With prime property owners placing greater emphasis on rentals once more, supply issues are being addressed with an injection of much-needed, good quality stock. Ebury Square, Belgravia’s newest exclusive development, is the perfect example.

The scheme offers tenants a private residents’ gym, spa facilities, secure underground parking and 24-hour concierge. All apartments come with air-conditioning, integrated Crestron control, and Gaggenau and Miele appliances as standard.

Even in a December market, Knight Frank was able to let five units in this development with weekly

rents ranging from £2250 to £6000, demonstrating that good lateral accommodation, dressed properly to ‘turnkey’ standards, is always in demand.

With a new batch of completions post-Christmas, we are currently marketing another seven apartments including a stunning three-bedroom penthouse (pictured), fully interior-designed for £4500 per week.

Ebury Square, Belgravia SW1, £4500 per week, Knight Frank Belgravia 020 7881 7730

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Smart home controlHigh-spec and high-tech, a newly refurbished two-bedroom apartment in Knightsbridge is fitted with all the very latest in home technology.

Smart TVs in the reception and both bedrooms, CCTV security and a Sonos sound system throughout combine with an LEDF splash-back in the kitchen and Cat 5 cabling – all controlled by your computer tablet.

There are walnut floors and underfloor heating, bespoke walnut cupboards in the bedrooms, and rain showers in the two en suite bathrooms. The home in Egerton Gardens also has a cloakroom and a patio.

The apartment is handy for the designer shops of Knightsbridge and Brompton Cross and the cafes and restaurants of South Kensington. Nearest tubes are South Kensington and Knightsbridge.

Egerton Gardens, Knightsbridge SW3, guide price £1325 per week furnished, Knight Frank 020 7591 8601

Shining the light on WestminsterNatural light cascades through floor-to-ceiling windows into the open plan reception, kitchen and dining area of a third and fourth floor penthouse to let in Westminster.

A wraparound balcony runs the entire length of the impeccably presented contemporary apartment and main living space, which features state-of-the-art equipment such as air-conditioning, integrated surround sound, Crestron control system and Gaggenau appliances.

Total living space is around 2700 sq ft, mostly on the third floor, including three bedrooms and a media

room. The property in prime residential Francis Street, between Westminster Cathedral and Vincent Square, also offers secure garage parking.

South of St James’s Park and east of Victoria, the apartment is within easy reach of the shops, restaurants and amenities of Victoria, St James’s, Mayfair and Westminster.

Francis Street, Westminster SW1, guide price £4000 per week, Savills Westminster 020 3430 6870

Ambassadorial Grosvenor flatOn Grosvenor Square in Mayfair, current home of the US Embassy before it moves south to Nine Elms in 2017, a newly developed two-bedroom apartment is available for a long-term let.

Total living space of almost 1200 sq ft includes two bathrooms, a reception room, dining area and kitchen. The high-spec home near Park Lane and Hyde Park also offers 24-hour porter services. Nearest tube stations are Bond Street and Green Park.

Grosvenor Square, Mayfair W1, £2250 per week furnished, Knight Frank 020 3627 5185

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Arranged over four floors, a renovated mews house in Belgravia has luxury finishes including Italian marble, bespoke carpentry, hardwood floors and underfloor heating.

Living space totals almost 2500 sq ft on four floors.

Eaton Mews North, Belgravia SW1, £3700 per week, Douglas & Gordon 020 7581 6666

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Kildare Gardens W2 £3,950,000A wonderful opportunity to acquire a freehold seven-bedroom house, superbly positioned on a quiet

residential garden square moments from Westbourne Grove. Freehold. EPC=F

Notting Hill: 020 7313 2890 [email protected]

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Chelsea Harbour SW10 £2,350,000This stunning two/three-bedroom, three bathroom penthouse apartment, situated in the sought-after Chelsea Harbour development, boasts excellent sized rooms and stunning views. Leasehold. EPC=C.

Chelsea: 020 7591 5570 [email protected]

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Palace Mansions W14 £1,690,000An elegant, four-bedroom apartment situated within a sought-after Victorian mansion block moments from

Kensington, boasting high ceilings and beautiful wooden fl ooring. Share of Freehold. EPC=D

Brook Green: 020 7605 7760 [email protected]

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Phillimore Gardens W8 £2,750 per weekLocated on one of Kensington’s prime residential streets, this stunning three-bedroom maisonette

boasts fantastic living space and three bathrooms. EPC=D

Kensington: 020 7368 4450 [email protected]

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Emperors Gate SW7 £3,195 per weekA rare opportunity to acquire a loft-style penthouse apartment located in South Kensington. This property offers a vast dual aspect reception room, a mezzanine area and five bedrooms. EPC=D

South Kensington: 020 7590 0800 [email protected]

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