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QI am thinking of letting my property. Should I choose an estate agent that is accredited or a member of a professional body, and if so, why?

Tacita Rolls, lettings manager for Knight Frank Kensington, replies ...

AThe process of letting a property can be daunting, especially for those that may be unfamiliar with the

process. It is often a stressful time and this is why choosing an agent with the experience to guide you through your property transition as smoothly and painlessly as possible is so crucial.

By working with Knight Frank, an ARLA (Association of Residential Lettings Agents) licensed agent, you can ensure you are dealing with an experienced and professional agent. Members of the association operate under strict rules of conduct and must meet certain standards relating to professional and ethical practice.

Under the rules, agents are required to protect and promote their clients’ interests while at all times acting in a fair and proper manner. By acting under a government-approved scheme, you reap the benefits of the detailed and specific standards that ARLA impose.

The interaction between a landlord and their agent should be professional and pleasant throughout and we put people at the heart of what we do. This is why we have tenants and landlords coming back to us again and again.

For a landlord to expect the highest quality tenant, they should be willing to use a reputable accredited firm. A large percentage of our business is dominated by corporate tenants who relocate through large blue chip companies. Often they stipulate that the agents they conduct business through must be ARLA-accredited, as this provides advantages of security and professionalism to their lettings process.

In the unfortunate circumstance that a landlord suffers malpractice by an ARLA lettings agent, the association can take disciplinary action on your behalf, giving landlords peace of mind that their agent is working in their best interests.

So whether you are looking to rent out your property as you move abroad, or simply require more space and you are keeping your existing property as an investment, we will take the time to find out your preferences and ensure an efficient and personal service.

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24MARKET VIEW Wish list. Robert Bailey has a few suggestions for the incoming

government, whoever wins.

24CHAPTER & VERSE Upfront payments. More tenants are settling their rent in advance

to secure the home they want.

25LONDON VOICE Domestic resurgence. Worldly-wise buyers accept the changing tax

landscape, reports Stephen Holmes.

25PROPERTY TALK Sudden impact. Agents talk to Jenny Knight about policies that could

follow the general election.

26FINANCE Easier deposits. New scheme will help first-time buyers over their toughest

hurdle, reports Duncan Farmer.

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

from our current top ten mortgages.

28LONDON EYE Pedal power. London’s expanding cycle hire scheme is boosting

property prices near docking stations.

79COUNTRY PROPERTY Quintessential Mulberry. Typically English Georgian rectory

has fine views across South Downs.

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32MARYLEBONE, MAYFAIR, PIMLICO, BELGRAVIA, KNIGHTSBRIDGE,

CHELSEA, SOUTH KENSINGTON, HIGHBURY & ISLINGTON Home of the Bonham Carters. Prime minister’s daughter Lady Violet, grandmother to actress Helena, and her family lived at this grand blue plaque mansion overlooking Hyde Park.

44KENSINGTON, NOTTING HILL, PADDINGTON, HOLLAND PARK,

FULHAM, BROOK GREEN Aristocratic Fulham. Join the gentry and the Chelsea stars at the nearby Sloaney Pony when you take on this refurbished house on Parsons Green.

120LETTINGS LOWDOWN Spring refresh. A swift revamp can work wonders for a

home struggling to rent, reports Sophie Curtis.

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Bywater Street, Chelsea SW3Classic Chelsea house in cul‐de‐sacThe property enjoys an abundance of natural light throughout, well balanced living accommodation and a roof terrace. Master bedroom with en suite shower room, 2 further bedrooms, family bathroom, reception room, open plan kitchen/dining room, terrace. EPC: D. Approximately 149 sq m (1,612 sq ft).

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Elystan Place, Chelsea SW3Five bedroom house with garageA beautifully refurbished house finished in a contemporary style, located in the heart of Chelsea. 5 double bedrooms (4 en suite), family bathroom, 2 reception rooms, dining room, media room, eat in kitchen, 2 roof terraces, integral garage. EPC: D. Approximately 278.7 sq m (3,001 sq ft).

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Eresby House, Knightsbridge SW7Two bedroom apartment in portered buildingA ground floor apartment presented in good order throughout, which benefits from excellent ceiling heights. The building is well managed and benefits from a resident porter. 2 bedrooms, bathroom, reception room, kitchen, resident porter. EPC: E. Approximately 78 sq m (844 sq ft).

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Lennox Gardens, Knightsbridge SW1Penthouse apartment with direct lift accessA fourth floor apartment presented in excellent order, with fantastic views towards the Brompton Oratory and over Lennox Gardens. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, guest suite, bedroom 3/study, reception room with dining area, kitchen breakfast room, direct lift access, caretaker. EPC: E. Approximately 164 sq m (1,765 sq ft).

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Eaton Place, Belgravia SW1Grade II listed flat with private patio gardenAn extremely well presented two bedroom apartment arranged over the lower ground floor of a stucco fronted building at the favoured westerly end of Eaton Place. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, further bedroom suite, reception room, kitchen, utility room, storage, patio. Approximately 167 sq m (1,796 sq ft).



Guide price: £3,150,000KnightFrank.co.uk/BGV140090

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Connaught Place, Hyde Park W2Exceptional interior designed penthouse with breathtaking park viewsA magnificent penthouse apartment of grand proportions situated in a prestigious Grade II listed building overlooking Hyde Park. 5 bedrooms (all en suite), reception room, dining room, media room, study, kitchen, utility room, staff area, roof terrace, comfort cooling, Mercury lighting control system, video entry, direct lift access. Approximately 500 sq m (5,386 sq ft).



Guide price: £20,000,000KnightFrank.co.uk/HPE140240

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Hyde Park Mansions, Marylebone NW1A three bedroom mansion block apartmentA three bedroom flat on the first floor of a popular red brick mansion block on the north side of Marylebone. Offering well proportioned rooms with good ceilings heights and retaining a number of original features. Master bedroom suite, 2 further double bedrooms, family bathroom, reception room, dining room, newly fitted contemporary kitchen. EPC: C. Approximately 133.7 sq m (1439 sq ft).



Guide price: £1,595,000KnightFrank.co.uk/MRY140165

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Iverna Gardens, Kensington W8Stunning lateral family apartmentThis bright, well proportioned apartment with is ideally located on the third floor (with a lift) of this highly desirable portered mansion block, conveniently located moments from Kensington High Street. 3-4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1-2 reception rooms, study, kitchen, utility room, lift. EPC: D. Approximately 163 sq m (1,761 sq ft).

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Guide price: £2,295,000

Derwent Avenue, Putney SW15Fabulously appointed five bedroom detached house that has been the subject of considerable modernisation and extension to now provide a spacious family house of great quality. Master bedroom en suite, 4 further bedrooms (all en suite), drawing room, kitchen/family room, study, WC, garden, off street parking. EPC: C. Approximately 369.9 sq m (3,982 sq ft)[email protected]: 020 8946 0026

Guide price: £1,800,000

McKay Road, Wimbledon SW20A very well presented four bedroom detached house in this sought after road off Wimbledon Common. Master bedroom, 3 further bedrooms, family bathroom, reception, kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, study/bedroom, WC, garden, garage, off street parking. EPC: F. Approximately 202.1 m (2,175 sq ft)[email protected]: 020 8946 0026


CHOOSE WISELY

At a time when the UK is awaiting a general election, it has never been more important to choose an agent who can offer up-to-the-minute advice on how you can get the best price for your property.

So, if you are considering selling or letting a property this year, now is the time to speak to an expert. For your complimentary market appraisal, call us today on 020 7861 1773 or visit KnightFrank.co.uk



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Entrance hall ø drawing room ø kitchen ø 2 double bedrooms ø bathroom ø guest cloakroom ø lift ø 64.47 sq m (694 sq ft) ø EPC=D

CHARMING TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTrutland gate, sw7

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Drawing room ø kitchen/dining room ø 3 bedrooms (1 en suite) ø shower room ø cloakroomø 146 sq m (1,575 sq ft) ø EPC=C

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Entrance hall ø drawing room ø kitchen ø 2 double bedrooms ø bathroom ø guest cloakroom ø lift ø 64.47 sq m (694 sq ft) ø EPC=D

CHARMING TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTrutland gate, sw7

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Drawing room ø kitchen/dining room ø 3 bedrooms (1 en suite) ø shower room ø cloakroomø 146 sq m (1,575 sq ft) ø EPC=C

BEAUTIFUL FLAT IN DESIRABLE MANSION BLOCKmorpeth mansions, westminster, sw1p

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Reception room ø kitchen ø double bedroom ø bathroomø lift ø porter ø 76 sq m (823 sq ft) ø EPC=C

WELL PROPORTIONED FLAT WITH EXCELLENT CEILING HEIGHTSqueen's gate terrace, sw7


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Master bedroom suite ø 5 further bedrooms (1 en suite) ø 2 reception rooms ø conservatoryø dining room ø eat-in kitchen ø 3 bathrooms ø garden ø 320 sq m (3,444 sq ft)ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=D

BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED FAMILY HOME IN THE HEART OF CHELSEAdrayton gardens, sw10

Unfurnished£4,500 per week + £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*

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Reception room ø kitchen ø double bedroom ø bathroomø lift ø porter ø 76 sq m (823 sq ft) ø EPC=C

WELL PROPORTIONED FLAT WITH EXCELLENT CEILING HEIGHTSqueen's gate terrace, sw7


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020 7590 0800

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020 7581 5234

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Savills ChelseaDanielle [email protected]

020 7578 9020

Master bedroom suite ø 5 further bedrooms (1 en suite) ø 2 reception rooms ø conservatoryø dining room ø eat-in kitchen ø 3 bathrooms ø garden ø 320 sq m (3,444 sq ft)ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=D

BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED FAMILY HOME IN THE HEART OF CHELSEAdrayton gardens, sw10

Unfurnished£4,500 per week + £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*

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In the first 10 weeks of the year, affluent tenants paid £100m upfront to landlords, with people paying the entire cost of six or 12-month tenancies and deposits in advance in a battle to secure homes in London’s best addresses, reports letting agency EJ Harris.

Using research from its own client database combined with wider industry figures, the agency has analysed the reasons behind the rise in upfront lettings payments, who the renters are, and the top central London addresses where tenants will battle to outbid each other to rent a home.

Market intelligence group Dataloft calculates that the annual rent roll from prime central London private rentals over 2014 was £510m. The average weekly rent for a luxury home in central London now stands at £3500 per week (£182,000 per annum).

In a normal year, one in 10 tenants in prime central London pays their entire rent and deposit up front to secure the property they want, says EJ Harris. This year the figure has jumped to one in five.

The surge in upfront rental payments reflects the current frenzy in the London lettings market. Stamp duty and pre-election mansion tax concerns have turned vendors into landlords and buyers into tenants.

The wave of upfront payments also reflects the increasing internationalisation

of the central London lettings market. This has resulted in a rise in wealthy overseas tenants happy to pay entire rents up front to remain anonymous and not have to undergo credit checks and personal references, reports EJ Harris.

Recent years have seen a new generation of wealthy tenants from Russia, the Ukraine, Nigeria and China including business people, socialites and students from wealthy families. These new entrants have been ‘game changers’, happy to pay their rents up front and spend anything from £9000 to £10,000 per week on a luxury home in one of London’s best addresses. At this level of the marketplace, upfront rental payments can exceed half a million pounds.

The top London address for upfront rental payments is Mount Street (pictured) in Mayfair, where more than 80 per cent of tenancies are secured in this way. E J Harris estimates that residential lettings values here have risen by 25 per cent since 2013 to an average of £1400 per week.

In second place is Mayfair’s Dover Street, where 70 per cent of tenancies are secured by upfront payments, followed by Eaton Place in Belgravia, Trevor Square in Knightsbridge and St James’s Square (60 per cent). Next are Wardour Street in Soho, Charlotte Street and New Cavendish Street in Fitzrovia, and Cadogan Square in Knightsbridge (all more than 50 per cent).

marketviewProperty finder Robert Bailey presents his wish list for the incoming government –

whoever wins.

1Ditch the mansion tax – Even the Liberal Democrats, who first proposed the tax, have backed away from this idea, favouring new bands

of council tax instead. Not only would the mansion tax be difficult to implement, it is inherently unfair. Labour may say that those who cannot afford it can simply pay it when they sell, but this would mean the homeowner accrues more debt with each passing year. Forget the Poll Tax Riots: if this is introduced, there will be rioting in the Waitrose aisles.

2Reduce VAT on home improvements – A widespread tax dodge is failing to pay VAT to builders, as people pay cash to save 20 per cent

on the bill. If the incoming government reduced VAT on home improvements to 10 per cent, not only would this stimulate the economy and improve the condition of Britain’s ageing private housing stock, but it would also increase revenues for the treasury. Who would risk prosecution just to save 10 per cent? They’d do it for 20 per cent but not 10 per cent.

3Provide stamp duty relief to OAPs – I know of countless OAPs who would quite gladly surrender their large family home in favour of something

smaller and more manageable, but they simply can’t afford it. Many would have to pay stamp duty rates of 10 or 12 per cent and they simply do not have the money to hand. Make it more affordable for pensioners to downsize and you free up much-needed housing stock.

4Ensure lending is available for unconventional homes – Eric Pickles has made it easier for commercial properties to be converted into

residential homes by ensuring that, in most cases, planning permission is not needed. Problem is, most lenders won’t extend residential mortgages to commercial properties so these are only within reach of cash buyers and developers. We have a similar problem with to river properties: across the globe, many cities make use of their waterfronts by building wonderful houseboats and floating homes, but in the UK no conventional lender will lend on these.

5Cut the top rate of income tax – When the top rate was cut from 50 to 45 per cent two years ago, revenues actually increased. If the top rate were

cut back to the previous 40 per cent, revenues would increase again. What’s more, it would send a message to the world that Britain is a place to do business. If we really want London to edge ahead of New York and other world capitals, we need to stop taxing the wealth creators.

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A mansion tax, changes to tenancy laws and more help for first-time buyers are some of the

policies that could impact homeowners – depending on the election result, reports Jenny Knight.

Knight Frank has already written to owners of swanky houses warning their property values will be hit by Labour’s mansion tax on homes worth more than £2 million.

With rising house prices, not to mention the chance of tax thresholds being lowered, it is a tax that once introduced could ultimately affect thousands of Londoners.

As for George Osborne’s scheme for a new Help-to-Buy ISA, giving a Government bonus of £50 for every £200 saved for a deposit, a think tank warns it will push up house prices.

Nick Barnes, head of research at Chestertons, says: “The outcome of the election could have considerable impact on the prime London residential market. If a Conservative government (or Conservative-led coalition) is returned, we anticipate a gradual uplift in values over the year. Any combination of Labour/Liberal Democrat is likely to dampen both transaction activity and price growth with regard to the impact of a likely mansion tax and over wider concern about their handling of the economy.

“We forecast growth in the wider London market will slow to 6.7 per cent this year. If the Conservatives return to power, we expect prime growth in the region of 3.5 per cent in the second half of the year. In the event of a Labour or Labour-led government we anticipate that the market would stagnate at best until 2016.”

Andrew Ellinas of Sandfords says: “I welcome the news on the Help to Buy ISA, albeit with some caution, as the devil is in the detail, which is yet to filter out. We need a government that will help to ease up the restrictions on people raising finance as getting a mortgage now is proving to be extremely difficult for many people.“

According to George Franks of Douglas & Gordon: “Property will be subjected to greater taxation regardless of who secures the victory. We expect the Conservatives to pursue council tax as a revenue generator, with central government holding back money from local councils, forcing them to up rates on properties within their borough. By contrast, Labour is expected to channel more money directly into central government through a so-called mansion tax that will be applied annually.“

Special report by Stephen Holmes, director of Savills Kensington

The market over the past few months has, unsurprisingly, witnessed an element of pause as some buyers

and sellers wait to see the result of this month’s general election and what it might mean for the property market. This degree of apathy has not been absolute, however, with some very good purchases still taking place.

Earlier in the year, most interest at the higher end of the market came from international buyers, many of whom have experience of a tougher tax regime back home and are thus less concerned about a potential mansion tax in the UK. Nevertheless, a resurgence of domestic buyers has transpired more recently, significantly with more mature buyers who – perhaps being more worldly wise – seem to be more accepting of the changing tax landscape.

In the past, the majority of properties in central London sold at a speculative level (when compared to their bank valuation), with buyers accepting that values would rise over time, absorbing and exceeding the higher purchase price they paid. Now they are looking to pay a more realistic figure and an asking price needs to be more realistic in order to affect a sale.

While some record prices have been achieved this year, they have been for exceptional properties perhaps able to resist immediate market influences in favour of their value as such special homes. Overall, prices across prime London saw small falls in the first quarter of this

year, resulting in a fall of 1.6 per cent over the year to March 2015. To put it simply, great properties will achieve great prices.

In trickier markets, any potential further costs can be magnified in a purchaser’s mind. For example, renovation costs are often over-exaggerated during the negotiation process. We would advise that any minor decorative issues are addressed before bringing a property to the market so as to remove this potential negative. Spending a little money will greatly enhance the chances of a stronger sale price, and most likely shorten the time it takes to find that best buyer.

Coming into the summer, we expect to see a gradual increase in both property supply and demand, as after most elections the market naturally adjusts to any changes that might occur.

Looking forward, Savills Research has forecast that prices in the prime London market will rise by 22.7 per cent by the end of 2019, assuming no further taxation of high value property, or 15.9 per cent with a full mansion tax.

The central London market’s appeal is such that it will adjust, and we expect the situation to be buoyant again before long.

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Easier depositsNew scheme will help first-time buyers clear toughest hurdle, reports Duncan Farmer“The mansion tax will save the NHS,” announced Ed Balls, the shadow

chancellor, of the Labour policy that will be a key factor in its election strategy, and which will hit London homeowners more than those in any other part of the country.

Whether that policy, which has split the senior ranks of the party, will be enough to win the election for Ed Miliband remains to be seen, but the bookmakers believe David Cameron will be returned to 10 Downing Street, and the mansion tax will be a footnote in history.

It was the Budget that led the big bookmakers to cut the odds on a Conservative victory, and one item announced by George Osborne that could be a vote winner is the new Help to Buy ISA. This rewards first-time buyers for making regular savings which they ultimately use as a deposit on a house or flat.

If the Budget is passed by Parliament, savers will be given 25 per cent by the Government on savings up to a maximum of £12,000. In most parts of London, this is fairly small fry, but every little helps,

says Ray Boulger, of John Charcol, the mortgage broker.

“The Chancellor used a 10 per cent deposit on a £150,000 property as his example but on the assumption the savings could be used as part of a 5 per cent deposit, this means the maximum purchase price to obtain the full benefit of the Government top-up will be £300,000, which will obviously rule out even the cheapest property in many parts of London,” he said. “The maximum purchase price allowed under the scheme will be £450,000 in London and £250,000 elsewhere, which is the same as the Starter Homes Initiative.”

The scheme will need to be policed to make sure the savings are not used for other purposes but Nationwide already offers a scheme whereby anyone who saves a minimum monthly amount for at least six months can apply for a 95 per cent LTV mortgage, compared with its normal maximum of 90 per cent.

Coupled with the Help to Buy ISA, this will make finding a deposit, which is the biggest hurdle young buyers say they meet, easier.

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problem in London and the South East. To help first-time buyers onto the housing ladder, the Chancellor announced a new

individual savings account (ISA). Available this autumn, the Help to Buy ISA will

boost deposit savings by 25 per cent. For every £200 saved, the Government will add £50 up to a maximum Government contribution of £3000.

The Help to Buy ISA will encourage people to save rather than take on a high loan-to-value mortgage. This is a far better way of tackling high house prices as it will promote discipline rather than encourage reckless borrowing, giving first-time buyers more of a chance to make their home ownership dream a reality.

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

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Yorkshire BS 1.18% 30/7/17 4.99% 4.7% APR 65% No 2/1% to 30/7/17. £975 £90

Accord 1.64% 31/5/17 5.99% 5.7% APR 75% No 2/1% to 31/5/17. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £975 £90 Purchase only

Post Office 1.83% 30/6/17 4.49% 4.3% APR 80% No3% to 30/6/17. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free

(Min £500)£995 £195 Free valuation. On remortgages free legal fees.

Coventry 2.15% 30/6/17 4.74% 4.5% APR 85% No 3/1% to 30/6/17. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £999 £125 Free valuation. On remortgages free legal fees.

Leek United 2.69% 31/7/17 5.19% 5.0% APR 90% No 2% to 31/7/17. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £995 £80 Valuation fee refund.

Post Office 4.29% 30/6/17 4.49% 4.5% APR 95% No3% to 30/6/17. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free

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A place in the sunThe strength of the pound against the euro, which means £500 today is worth £100 more than a year ago, means that British buyers looking for a holiday home in France, Spain or Italy will find prices very attractive indeed.

Add to the currency bonus the fact that those economies – and their housing market – have suffered far more than ours, then buying a place in the sun looks a very appealing financial prospect.

Experts believe that British buyers will make up the biggest proportion of homebuyers in Spain, particularly, this year. The reverse of that, of course, is that the UK, and particularly London, now looks far more expensive to overseas buyers than it did 12 months ago.

With the rise in London prices last year being well over 10 per cent, European buyers are now seeing our house prices well over a third more expensive than a year ago.

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HSBC 1.99% 31/7/20 3.94% 3.7% APR 60% No 5/4/3/2/1% to 30/4/20. £1,499 Nil On remortgages free legal fees

John Charcol 2.34% 30/6/20 4.79% 4.3% APR 70% No 5% to 30/6/20. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £1,495 £50 On remortgages free valuation and free legal fees

Post Office 2.55% 30/6/20 4.49% 4.1% APR 75% No 5% to 30/6/20. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free (Min £500) £995 £195 Free valuation. On remortgages free legal fees.

Coventry 2.85% 30/6/20 4.74% 4.4% APR 80% No 5/5/3/3/1% to 30/6/20. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £999 £125 Free valuation. On remortgages free legal fees.

Metro Bank 3.19% 5 years 4.00% 3.8% APR 85% No 5/4/3/2/1% for 5 years. Can repay up to 20% p.a. ERC free £1,999 £150 On remortgages free valuation and legal fees.

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Leek United 3.59% 31/7/20 5.19% 4.9% APR 90% 3% to 31/7/20. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £995 £80 Valuation fee refund.

Virgin Money 4.99% 30/4/20 4.79% 4.9% APR 95% 5% to 30/4/20. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free. £99 £50 Purchase only. £300 cashback.

Furness 1.50% (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

Coventry 1.79% variable Term N/A 1.8% APR 75% No Nil £999 £125 Free valuation. On remortgages free legal fees

Marsden 1.59% (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

Principality 1.85% (3.14% disc) 31/5/17 4.99% 4.7% APR 85% No3% to 31/5/17. Can repay up to 5% p.a. ERC

free£994 £155 Free valuation. On remortgages free legal fees

Hinckley & Rugby 2.45% (3.19% disc) 2 years 5.64% 5.3% APR 95% No Nil £999 £150 Free valuation. On remortgages free legal fees.

Hinckley & Rugby 3.49% (2.15% disc) 2 years 5.64% 5.5% APR 95% No Nil £999 £150 Free valuation. On remortgages free legal fees.

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£13.4 billionGross mortgage lending in February,

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No need to remortgageWhile house prices have generally been falling, or at best rising slowly, prices at the bottom end of the market – typically favoured by first-time buyers – have risen the most, possibly helped by more activity from buy-to-let landlords attracted by continuing low interest rates and rising rents.

The outcome of the general election is also putting off a lot of people, according to LMS, a property company, which says that the fall in mortgage approvals recorded in February – the latest data available – is caused in part by the fact that current rates are so low that borrowers have no need to remortgage. LMS predicts that when the outcome of the election and a new government has set out its stall, the market will get far busier.

CML demands rule changesThe Council of Mortgage Lenders is concerned that new European rules governing mortgages will ‘significantly disrupt’ the UK housing market and is making submissions to the Basel Committee, which has set them out, demanding they are changed.

The proposed rules would force lenders to set aside more of their own capital against each loan to avoid the prospect of a bank collapse in the case of defaults and a collapsing housing market The rules will particularly affect first-time buyers, buy-to let landlords and housing associations.

“Mortgages in the markets affected would become scarcer and more expensive if the proposals are implemented,” says the CML. “We believe that the costs imposed on both buy-to-let lending and funding for housing associations could lead some firms to withdraw from these markets altogether, reducing choice and further disadvantaging consumers.”

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Stay connected by bikeContinued expansion of London’s cycle hire scheme will benefit home sellers living near bike docking stations, and attract potential buyers to previously less well-connected areas, according to estate agent Marsh & Parsons.

Santander is assuming sponsorship of the Boris Bike programme and is committed to further growing and developing the scheme, which already offers Londoners the use of 11,500 bikes across more than 700 docking stations. Transport for London has identified a further 1000 potential docking stations, to materialise by early 2016.

In much the same way that proximity to a tube station has long increased the attractiveness and saleability of properties in the capital – as well as actual cash value – Marsh & Parsons has reported a rise in buyers enquiring about local bike docking points, and expects this interest to continue to increase as the scheme achieves greater prominence.

More than ten million separate journeys were made in 2014, according to Transport for London, a 25 per cent increase from 2013. London’s love affair with cycling as a means of commuting is also confirmed by the ONS, who reported that the number of residents in the capital cycling to work more than doubled from 2001 to 2011.

Grosvenor Crescent in Belgravia, where average property values are more than £20m, is home to London’s most prestigious docking station.

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Loft is all you needMany homeowners are exploring a loft conversion as an affordable way of upsizing without having to move. Specialist Landmark Lofts has recorded a 64 per cent increase in the number of new business enquiries it received in the first two months of 2015 compared to the same period last year.

Director James Gold said: “The updated planning regulations mean that having a loft conversion is nothing compared to the hassle of a house move. People are always amazed that the loft can add an open-plan area that replicates the entire footprint of the house.”

Ed Miliband leads the mansion pollLabour leader Ed Miliband is the only main UK political party leader who owns and lives in a ‘mansion’, based on the proposed mansion tax for properties valued at over £2m, according to research by property website Zoopla.

Mr Miliband’s North London home is now worth £2.73m, more than three times the average in the area, according to Zoopla. Both Prime Minister David Cameron’s West London home and Nick Clegg’s South London pad fall just short of the threshold applicable to the controversial new proposed tax, valued at £1.97m and £1.89m respectively. UKIP chief Nigel Farage’s Kent abode is currently valued at a more modest £550,000.

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Harrods KensingtonHarrods Estates opened a new office on Kensington Church Street at the end of April, adding to existing offices in Knightsbridge, Mayfair and Chelsea.

The new office will have a team of eight headed by Nicholas Shaw, who has worked for Harrods Estates since 2010 after previously working for Moretons in Westminster and Chard in

Notting Hill and Kensington. Director Shirley Humphrey said: “This new office

opening forms an integral part of the Harrods Estates expansion plan to open further offices in prime London locations over the next five years.”

Harrods Estates, established in 1897, originally operated from within Harrods department store. Knightsbridge office opened in 1919 followed by Mayfair in 2005 and Chelsea in 2013. International clients now account for 89 per cent of sales and lettings.

Waiting for clarity on election dayAnnual house price growth in prime central London declined marginally to 3.3 per cent in March as the general election drew nearer, reports Knight Frank in its latest Prime Central London Sales Index.

It was the lowest rate in more than five years and despite a 0.1 per cent rise in March, prices remained broadly flat over the last six months as uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the election on 7 May intensified. Activity was stronger in lower price brackets.

Tom Bill, head of Knight Frank’s London Residential Research, said: “One of the most unpredictable elections in decades has caused some buyers and sellers to postpone decisions until there is clarity around the outcome. Strong activity in some markets suggests there is a degree of pent-up demand hat could be released after May.”

Boat Race property winnersHomes around Hammersmith Bridge have seen the biggest surge in value over the past year of all properties overlooking the route of the annual Boat Race, according to analysis from London estate agents Marsh & Parsons.

Homes lining the Surrey riverbanks of the course are now worth £1.55m on average, but properties overlooking the route on the Middlesex side have experienced the fastest house price growth. North of the river, the average property price along the route currently stands at £1.23m – following a strong 4 per cent rise over the last 12 months – compared to 2.7 per cent annual growth south of the Thames.

In overall house price growth, Hammersmith Bridge is the fastest stretch with increases of almost 5 per cent in the past 12 months. Several new housing developments around Fulham Reach are boosting the desirability of the area among young professionals and investors.

Paying a premium for outdoor spaceLondon is the greenest major city in Europe and third greenest in the world, with 40 per cent of London’s surface area covered by green space and boasting 35,000 acres of public parks, woodland and private garden space.

Estate agent Russell Simpson reports that in London, two-thirds of so-called ‘garden space’ is actually covered by different types of ‘hard landscaping’ rather than the ‘soft landscaping’ – soil beds, lawns and planting – associated with a traditional garden.

For more than 65 per cent of London homes, therefore, ‘garden’ actually means a large balcony, patio terrace or roof terrace, with many having access to private residents-only gated garden squares.

Properties in Chelsea with private patio or roof terraces can command a 60 per cent price premium compared to properties of a similar size with little or no outdoor amenity space, says the agency. Typically, Londoners pay 20 per cent more for outdoor amenity space compared to the rest of the UK.

A £2.65m one-bedroom flat currently for sale in Wetherby Gardens (pictured), developed in the late 19th century on a former market garden owned by the Gunter Estate, has direct access to 10,000 sq ft of impressive private gardens. Walk down the back door tiled steps and straight into the garden square.

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Westrovia Court SW1V £650,000 LeaseholdA one bedroom apartment set inside the courtyard of a modern residential building called Westrovia Court. EPC: B

Warwick Square SW1V £3,490,000 Share of FreeholdA stunning 4 bedroom maisonette on Warwick Square, arranged over two floors, with access to the private gardens. EPC: D

Dartmouth Street SW1H £2,995,000 FreeholdA rare opportunity to buy a freehold house in one of Westminster’s most desirable locations, with full planning permission (City of Westminster 14/06650). EPC: F

Tachbrook Street SW1V £1,050,000 LeaseholdA charming top floor maisonette with two bedrooms situated in a traditional stucco fronted Pimlico property on the sought after Tachbrook Street. EPC: C

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

Warwick Place North SW1V £1,995,000 FreeholdA well presented freehold house with its own integrated garage, three bedrooms and two bathrooms (one en suite) on the approach to Eccleston Square Mews. EPC: D

St. George’s Mansions SW1P £850,000 LeaseholdThis is an exceptionally light top floor three bedroom apartment with fabulous views of some of London’s most iconic buildings. EPC: E

Douglas House SW1P £1,880,000 Share of FreeholdA stunning three bedroom apartment with a sensational 31 foot long reception room (9.4 meters) two bathrooms (one en suite), underground parking and a long lease of 999 years. EPC: C

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Cadogan duplexCadogan Square in Knightsbridge was one of the first London developments built in red brick rather than traditional stucco. Writer and illustrator Sir Osbert Lancaster described its style as Pont Street Dutch.

Hans Place Estate oversaw the development of the land, which belonged to the Cadogan Estate in the Manor of Chelsea, and sub-let sections to other building companies – hence the square’s variety of individual designs.

On the west side of this delightful and highly desirable residential garden square, a duplex apartment on the raised and lower ground floors has been meticulously refurbished and

interior designed to create immaculate living space.

The 3700 sq ft three-bedroom property has a large kitchen and adjoining dining room, formal reception room with plenty of natural light, master bedroom with en suite bath and shower room, and two more en suite bedrooms.

It includes a private front door and direct access to a designated parking space, and there’s a live-in caretaker. Garaging access is from Clabon Mews at the rear, and the square has a tennis court.

Cadogan Square, Knightsbridge SW, guide £8.7m, Savills Sloane Street 020 7730 0822

Shop at Peter JonesFifty metres from six floors of retail ecstasy at Peter Jones department store, part of John Lewis, a refurbished two-bedroom flat is for sale on the top (third) floors of a pair of redbrick buildings.

The updated home in Draycott Place, close to Sloane Square, has a reception room with open plan kitchen. The main bedroom has an en suite shower room and there’s a second shower room next to the guest bedroom.

A lift takes you to the second floor, and the building has a caretaker, video entry, smart new common parts and access to a communal garden.

Draycott Place, Knightsbridge SW3, £1.85m, Kaye & Carey 020 7590 0066

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The prominent Bonham Carter political family occupied the entire stately building on a corner plot at Hyde Park Square, then numbered 40 Gloucester Square, from 1935 until 1952.

Lady Violet Bonham Carter, politician and writer, and her politician husband Sir Maurice Bonham Carter – known as ‘Bongie’ – lived here with their two daughters, Cressida and Laura, and two sons, Mark and Raymond.

The Bonham Carters took to the first floor after the property was converted into apartments in 1953, when Violet wrote: “The flat is spacious and will be delightful when we get it straight. But oh for cupboards!”

Baroness Asquith of Yarnbury, Violet was the daughter of British Liberal prime minister Herbert Henry Asquith and grandmother of actress Helena Bonham Carter of The King’s Speech and Harry Potter fame.

Mother-in-law to Liberal leader Jo Grimmond, Lady Bonham Carter was the first female president of the Liberals and a friend of Sir Winston Churchill, who made her a governor of the BBC.

She lived at Hyde Park Square until she died in 1969, aged 81. The blue plaque in her honour was unveiled at the building in 1994, with her famous granddaughter Helena among the family members at the ceremony.

Currently for sale on the fifth floor, a magnificent lateral penthouse apartment has been totally refurbished and remodelled. Overlooking two garden squares, the 2336 sq ft three-bedroom home is filled with natural light and features bespoke joinery, oak flooring and comfort cooling.

There’s integrated sound in the principal rooms and Bianca Carrara, Silk Georgett and Paonazzo marble in the bathrooms. The Modulnova Italian-design kitchen has Gaggenau and Siemens appliances, and the dual-aspect reception and dining room contains a TV projector and screen – for showing Helena Bonham Carter movies.

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Hyde Park Square, Hyde Park W2, guide £4.95m, Knight Frank Hyde Park 020 7871 5060, Chestertons 020 7298 5900

“This spectacular lateral penthouse apartment has been extensively refurbished to create a stunning light-filled living space overlooking two garden squares”Antonia Thorp, Knight Frank Hyde Park

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Above Baker Street“Make your home at Chiltern Court” – that was the advertising slogan in 1935 after the Metropolitan Railway turned its former headquarters into 180 high-class apartments.

Rental prices of the flats in those days ranged from £175 to £750 per year. Today a four-bedroom apartment on the fifth floor of the prestigious mansion block above Baker Street station is for sale at £2.2m.

The 1644 sq ft property has original parquet flooring and plenty of natural light. An open plan living space has a fully fitted kitchen and dining area. Regent’s Park is nearby.

Chiltern Court, Baker Street, Marylebone W1, guide £2.2m, Knight Frank 020 3435 6440

Ebury Street hasBond attractionEbury Street in Belgravia is known for illustrious former residents such as James Bond author Ian Fleming (number 22b), poet Alfred Tennyson (number 42) and an eight-year-old Mozart (number 180).

Currently for sale on Ebury Street, between Lower Belgrave Street and Eccleston Street, a classic white stucco-fronted townhouse in excellent condition has a ground floor containing a kitchen and breakfast room, dining room and terrace.

The first floor has an elegant south-facing drawing room, another terrace and four of the five bedrooms. The lower ground floor offers flexible living space that could be arranged as a self-contained suite for guests or staff.

Ebury Street, Belgravia SW1, guide £6.45m, Knight Frank Belgravia 020 7881 7722

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Penthouse delivers panoramic viewsThis superb split-level penthouse on the thirteenth and fourteenth floors in Marylebone has magnificent living and entertaining space with spectacular panoramic views of London.

An impressive triple-aspect reception room leads to a separate TV room, and the sleek kitchen has integrated appliances and plenty of space for dining. The master bedroom has a dressing room and en suite luxury

bathroom, and there are three more bedrooms, two en suite shower rooms and a contemporary bathroom.

Totally refurbished to the highest specifications, the property has concierge services and four secure underground parking spaces.

Marylebone Road, Marylebone NW1, £10m, Foxtons Marylebone 020 7659 8100

Hats off to the Beaver BuildingTwo stone beavers at the top of a building on Oxford Street, near the corner with Great Chapel Street, are a reminder of its heritage as the former premises of Henry Heath’s Hat Factory.

Hat-maker Heath was famous for its excellent quality top hats. Beaver fur was preferred to rabbit for its waterproofing qualities, and the company also used felted fur from otters and hares.

The factory at 105-109 Oxford Street dates back to 1879 and today the historic Beaver Building has a three-bedroom duplex penthouse with lift access, a patio and roof terrace for sale on its fourth and fifth floors.

Offering 1250 sq ft of inside space, the Soho home features an open plan reception and dining room with an impressive double-height ceiling, parquet flooring and three tall windows. The adjoining kitchen with fully integrated appliances leads out onto a private balcony.

On the fifth floor, the 22ft undemised roof terrace faces south-west and serves far-reaching views of London. The property above the Tiger and Foot Locker stores also has comfort cooling.

Oxford Street, Soho W1, guide £2.45m, Knight Frank Mayfair 020 7499 1012

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Callow Street SW3A lower ground floor flat with a professionally designed landscaped garden.

Reception room kitchen 2 bedrooms (one en suite) shower room garden EPC rating C

£1,150,000 Leasehold 59222

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Reception room kitchen 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms WC

£2,995,000 Leasehold 60493

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Sussex Street SW1VA freehold house is presented to the market in Pimlico, SW1, with planning for further development.

3 reception rooms kitchen 5 to 6 bedrooms 4 bathrooms terrace patio EPC rating D

£3,695,000 Freehold 51978

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Warwick Square SW1VMeasuring in excess of 2,500 sq ft, with access to the private gardens of Warwick Square.

2-3 reception rooms kitchen 3-4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms balcony

£3,490,000 Share of freehold 60555

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BOLSOVER STREET, FITZROVIA W1A recently refurbished three bedroom lateral apartment, measuring 1019 sq ft, on the 4th floor of a charming period apartment block. The apartment boasts a bright 24ft reception room with large windows with views of the Holy Trinity Church and partial views of Regent’s Park.

Entrance Hall • Reception Room • Kitchen • Master Bedroom with Ensuite • 2 Further Bedrooms • Family Bathroom • Lift • EPC Rating E

Share of Freehold £1,650,000 STC

UPPER MONTAGU STREET, W1An unusually bright, two double bedroom lower ground floor flat with wonderfully high ceilings and large sash windows. The apartment has the added benefit of a fabulous patio garden and is ideally located for Marylebone Village, Baker Street and Oxford Circus.

Reception Room • Fully Fitted Kitchen • 2 Double Bedroom • Bathroom • Patio Garden • Independent Heating & Hot Water • EPC Rating D

Leasehold 164 years£1,250,000 STC

UPPER MAISONETTE,DEVONSHIRE MEWS SOUTH, W1A wonderful opportunity to purchase a quietly located upper maisonette with a vaulted reception room and two south and west facing roof terraces. This mews apartment has the benefit of its own entrance, is presented in immaculate condition and has a reception room with a high vaulted ceiling. Devonshire Mews South is the premier mews in Marylebone and is conveniently located for Marylebone High Street and the open spaces of Regent’s Park.

Reception Room • Kitchen • 3 Double Bedrooms • Ensuite Shower Room • Family Bathroom • Utility Room • Study • 2 Roof Terraces • Private Entrance • Independent Heating & Hot Water • Entry Phone • EPC Rating C

Leasehold 91 years£2,950,000 STC

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Located in the heart of the vibrant and sought after Marylebone village is this beautiful, prestigious and stunning recently refurbished five bedroom house comprising of four bathrooms, two kitchens, two reception rooms, an entertainment room and terrace. This spacious property is great for entertaining and has easy access to Mayfair and all of its boutique shops.

House • Modern • Five double bedrooms • Four Bathrooms • Two spacious reception rooms • Large roof terrace • Great Location • Nearby garage • Lift • 5015 Approx Sq ft • Unfurnished (can be furnished at an additional cost) • EPC Rating D

Administration fees are charged separately: £180.00 including VAT for referencing and tenancy agreement. Please see website for full details.

£5,500 Per Week

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On top of Notting HillA spectacular penthouse apartment spans the tops of two buildings forming Lansdowne Court in Notting Hill. Most external walls are made almost entirely of glass and the elevated location provides sensational views.

A private off-street entrance with biometric security opens into a courtyard area with a private lift. From the lift, versatile space features two reception areas, one with bar and the other a dining area leading to the kitchen. On the floor below are four bedrooms and three bathrooms.

The master bedroom suite covers the entire top floor of the second building, connected to the rest of the apartment by an enclosed glass walkway. A roof terrace serves superb views in all directions, and two off-street parking spaces are available separately.

Lansdowne Court, Lansdowne Crescent, Notting Hill W11, £10.5m, Winkworth 020 7727 3227

Adam and Eve widentical twoOff High Street Kensington, two identical neighbouring mews houses with combined living space of 2716 sq ft are on the market in Adam and Eve Mews.

Each has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, first floor drawing room, patio and integral garage. The unfurnished properties are for sale individually or you can buy them both for double the space.

Adam and Eve Mews, Kensington W8, £2.35m each or £4.7m for both, Douglas & Gordon 020 7581 1152


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Skylight kitchenA five-bedroom end-of-terrace in Gowan Avenue, Fulham, has been renovated and extended over the years by the present owners.

Wider than most on the street, the house has a ground floor containing a formal reception with a square bay window and a recessed coal-effect gas fire. Double folding doors lead to the dining area with wide-plank oak floorboards.

The kitchen has integrated Neff appliances and a central island with a quartz worktop. Full-height sliding doors lead out onto a patio and south-facing garden, more than 50ft long.

On the first floor, the family bathroom has a bath and separate walk-in show, together with French windows leading to a decked roof terrace. Gowan Avenue in Munster Village is a short walk from Bishops Park and Fulham Palace.

Gowan Avenue, Fulham SW6, £2m, Winkworth 020 7731 3388

On church cornerJohn Bennett of Campden Hill was the builder for St George’s Church in Aubrey Walk, Kensington. His son George was the first vicar when the church was consecrated in 1864.

Architect Enoch Bassett Keeling was master of the short-lived Eclectic Gothic style featuring shapes, designs and colours from medieval sources. Both the interior and exterior of St George’s have since been significantly restored and refurbished.

Standing next to the church on the Campden Hill Gardens corner, a three-bedroom garden maisonette offers a triple-aspect reception room with high ceilings, modern designer kitchen and 23ft private garden. It has 1755 sq ft of inside space on the ground and lower ground floors.

Campden Hill Gardens, Kensington W8, £3.45m, Marsh & Parsons 020 7368 4450

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Londoners marchdown King’s RoadMore than a third (33.9 per cent) of London buyers in the Fulham market are from Kensington, Chelsea or Westminster boroughs, according to new research.

Londoners are deciding to move further down the King’s Road in their search for prime property, according to statistics from Chestertons. Buyers who previously would have left central London to live in the Home Counties are now opting to stay in London in a location with large family homes, generous gardens and excellent schooling.

Josh Rault, director at Chestertons Fulham, said: “This trend has become a lot more pronounced and we are seeing increasing numbers moving to SW6. They are not just buying for the comparative value for money, but are also being attracted by the area’s sense of community and village life.”

Many buyers at London Square Fulham, a new development of 40 houses around a central square, are from Kensington, Chelsea or Westminster. More than 80 per cent of homes have now been sold and

the first residents have started to move in.

The latest house type unveiled at the development is The Kensington, featuring five storeys of versatile space including an impressive open-plan kitchen, dining and family area on the lower ground floor with breakfast bar.

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High-class living in aristocratic FulhamParsons Green, which once had a parsonage or rectory on its western side, was always considered the aristocratic part of Fulham, inhabited mostly by ‘gentry and persons of quality’.

The tradition was demonstrated recently when it was reported that Pippa Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge’s sister, and her stockbroker boyfriend had their eye on a £3m Victorian terraced house in the area.

Stars of the TV show Made In Chelsea have been seen in Parsons Green’s upmarket bars and restaurants. At the top of the green, the White Horse pub is known as the Sloaney Pony due to its high-class clientele.

Eel Brook Common, a name derived from ‘Hill Brook Common’, according to the Fulham Society, was an early home of Fulham FC. It now includes a blue Astroturf pitch for the community sponsored by Fulham rivals Chelsea together with Adidas.

Between Parsons Green and Eel Brook Common, walking distance from both, this newly refurbished house in Molesford Road – north of News Kings Road – has a private south-west-facing patio garden.

The entire house has been fitted with underfloor heating, and the upstairs bedrooms are air-conditioned. The kitchen has Miele appliances, a wine cabinet, five skylights, and bi-folding floor-to-ceiling

glass doors that open into the garden.

On the lower ground floor is a superb media room with cabling for a cinematic audio-visual system with surround sound, and the house has Cat 6 cabling throughout. Trendy delicatessens, coffee bars and restaurants are all nearby.

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Peace and quiet in the libraryQuiet please. The vast double-height central reception of this fascinating three-bedroom home in Battersea was once a haven of peaceful study and reflection in a Victorian library building.

On the first floor of the Old Library Apartments, the generous living, entertaining and – of course – reading space has giant paned windows together with tall French doors leading to a balcony that overlooks the communal gardens.

This level also has a well-appointed kitchen, double bedroom and stairs up to a mezzanine level containing two more bedrooms and a bathroom.

Set in a private gated development off Battersea High Street, the property offers total inside space of more than 1600 sq ft plus a secure off-street parking space. Another parking space is available by separate negotiation.

Battersea Square is a short walk away and Thomas’s School is nearby on Battersea High Street. The location is also handy for Battersea Park, Clapham junction and Queenstown Road.

Estate agent Drew Zendra of Savills Battersea Park said: “The property will benefit from the upcoming development in Nine Elms, including Battersea Power Station, which will provide a number of wide boulevards offering many amenities including restaurants, shops, bars and cinemas. There are also many good bus routes in the area to take you north of the river to Chelsea via either Albert, Battersea or Chelsea Bridges.”

Old Library Apartments, Battersea SW11, guide £1.45m, Savills Battersea Park 020 3402 1900

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Gateway to secret gardenA tall wooden gate in the wall enclosing the garden of a house on Wandsworth Common leads the way to Spencer Park, five acres of magical woodland with landscaped gardens and a tennis court for residents only.

Privately owned and managed Spencer Park is a wonderful, safe retreat for children to explore, play and cycle. It has a secret garden with its own playground and rose gardens, and it’s all there for you to enjoy through the gate at the bottom of the 70ft south-facing garden of this six-bedroom house on North Side.

This exceptional home arranged over four floors also has a coach house to the side that could be used as a nanny or staff annexe with independent access.

At the front of the main house on one side is an elegant bay-fronted double reception room with an attractive fireplace. Another reception room is on the other side of the hallway.

A contemporary kitchen/dining/family room at the back of the house has bi-folding doors opening onto a delightful paved terrace, perfect for outside dining, overlooking the private garden and lawn.

The kitchen has an extensive range of hand-painted, bespoke oak units and cupboards, and a breakfast bar island. The dining area is flooded with natural light, and there’s a study off the kitchen. The lower ground floor has a fully fitted utility room plus a wine store, plant room and excellent storage space.

New England shutters are fitted to the front of the house, which also has CAT 6 cabling throughout, full audio-visual capability across the ground and first floors, underfloor heating in all bathrooms, and Lutron lighting.

North Side Wandsworth Common, Wandsworth SW18, £5.5m, Knight Frank 020 8682 7777

“This spectacular detached double-fronted family house has direct access to the many acres of the privately owned and exclusive Spencer Park”Sam Sproston, Knight Frank Wandsworth and Clapham


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Bringing the outside inDover Park Drive is a peaceful cul-de-sac north of Putney Heath. This superb updated house for sale here has elegant and extensive living space that includes an impressive 27ft reception room and a contemporary kitchen.

The four-bedroom property is beautifully presented and arranged on four floors. The generous reception is flooded with natural light and the stylish kitchen offers many high-spec features including bi-fold, floor-to-ceiling glass doors out into the attractive 32ft patio garden.

Bedrooms are all a decent size and one is currently used as a games room. There are two chic bathrooms (one en suite), a basement gym, and the property also has a garage and off-street parking. Total inside living space is almost 2785 sq ft.

“Tucked away in a private cul-de-sac in Putney Heath, this fantastic property offers country-style living within close proximity to central London,” said Gary Howorth of Foxtons Putney. Plenty of shops, bars and restaurants are nearby in Putney, and the nearest tube is East Putney on the District Line.

Dover Park Drive, Putney, SW15 £2.25m, Foxtons Putney 020 8355 1000

“With a rare contrast of charming period features and stylish interiors, the house offers a great family home with good schools right on the doorstep”Gary Howorth, Foxtons Putney


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Towering views ofthe ThamesGaze across the Thames towards Chelsea Bridge and Albert Bridge, or follow the regeneration of Battersea Power Station, from an apartment and sky garden on the 22nd floor of The Tower.

The 1325 sq ft three-bedroom home in one of Europe’s tallest residential towers is superbly positioned in the building to capture fabulous river and city views both east and west. An impressive kitchen, living and dining room has sliding doors to the sky garden, and the master bedroom is en suite.

Overlooking the Houses of Parliament, The Tower at One St George Wharf features 24-hour concierge services, a gym with Thames views and a luxury spa with a pool, sauna and steam room. There’s also a cinema room, conference facilities and an industrial catering kitchen.

At 48 storeys, The Tower on the eastern side of Nine Elms is the pinnacle of the St George Wharf development

and a focal point of the South Bank. Vauxhall tube, train and bus stations are easy walking distance. Nearest shopping is on the South Bank opposite Pimlico, or Oxford Circus is an eight-minute tube ride.

The newly completed Tower needs one third of the energy currently used by similar buildings. A wind turbine powers common lighting areas and a London Aquifer with heat pump technology extracts warmth from water to heat apartments during the winter. Triple-glazed windows minimise heat loss in winter and ventilated blinds between the glazing protects apartments from heat through direct sunlight.

The Tower, One St George Wharf, Nine Elms SW8, £2.75m, Knight Frank Riverside 020 3597 7670

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Shining on the CommonFull-height glazing creates a covered central atrium that sends natural light cascading through this seven-bedroom designer house currently available to let in Clapham.

Delivering three floors of generous living space with a superb level of detail and workmanship, the house on Clapham Common West Side comes with a separate one-bedroom flat – ideal for the nanny, au pair or older offspring – which has a private entrance but can also be accessed through an internal door.

The house is set back from the road behind electric gates and approached via a private driveway bordered by mature espaliered fruit-bearing pear trees. A deep and wide central hallway leads to an architecturally designed kitchen/breakfast/family room with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors to a naturally landscaped garden.

At the rear is a generous media/playroom. Double doors lead through to a spectacular indoor swimming pool and pool room, and to the side is a useful study with bespoke shelving and a boot room complete with laundry chute to the utility room.

A spiral staircase leads down to the lower ground floor and formal entertaining space. A spectacular dining room with attractive parquet flooring fitted with a dumb waiter is on one side of the glass atrium, and on the other is a formal sitting room with surround sound. This level also has a computer room/study, double guest bedroom with en suite bathroom, cloakroom, utility room, temperature-controlled wine cellar and plant room.

The house features two new boilers and a hot water system, a combination of underfloor heating and radiators, a garage and CAT 5 cabling. The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom and walk-in dressing room.

Clapham Common West Side, Clapham SW4, guide £4750 per week unfurnished. Knight Frank Clapham 020 3667 6755

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New homes updateSpecial report by David Smith, group head of marketing at OctagonHere we are again, five years on, in pre-general-election purdah, with our agent colleagues tearing their hair out in frustration. Their phones are rather quiet at the moment, although the feeling

is there are plenty of buyers out there, but they are reluctant to commit until they see what the returning or new government might want to do with property taxes.

However, developers and builders cannot stop and ponder for too long. We have to continue with our land buying, planning submissions and build programmes, as once the market’s appetite to buy returns, people want to buy that instant.

The good news for us at the moment is that, emerging from this quiet market, we have one, if not two, discerning individuals making the bold decision to go ahead and buy their dream Octagon home. So here we are in the pre-election void, with two very sizeable transactions underway, one in prime Surrey and the other in Hertfordshire.

We imagine the purchasers want to ensure they get their number one choice, so are not going to risk waiting until after the election, in case they lose out. They are putting their funds firmly onto what we like to think as winning horses, investments that will hold good regardless of government changes and market fluctuations.

This sort of action is always a confidence boost for niche developers like us, who focus on the high value end of the property market, and has spurred us on not to stint on location, quality and style for our next collection of family homes.

Also, our designers and buyers are reviewing everything that goes into making an Octagon home special, and that includes reviewing what our international colleagues are doing, to ensure we are always a step or two ahead of the game.

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LONGWALK FOR VIEWS OF CASTLETwo luxury homes remain for sale in Long Walk Villas, Octagon’s terrace of supersized five-bedroom, four-bathroom family homes in Windsor – the developer’s first scheme in the town.

With views of Windsor Castle, the properties are a few minutes’ walk from the High Street and a step away from the Long Walk, Windsor Great Park’s boulevard leading to the royal residence.

The terrace of nine homes behind secure ornamental gates is traditionally built in mellow brick with lavish stone dressings, and each house has an integral garage, private and visitor parking, and private rear garden. The master bedroom roof terrace has castle views.

Long Walk Villas, Windsor, Berks, £2.5m, Octagon 020 3137 8226, Hamptons 01753 855555

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Dimbleby houseThe former home of the Richmond and Twickenham Times, previously owned by the Dimbleby family, has been converted into eight one and two-bedroom homes.

Designed by MDP Interiors, the specification takes inspiration from its history as a printing press. Every home has metallic fixtures and fittings, industrial-style lighting and concrete-effect tiling.

MDP designer Diane Muckleston said: “We wanted to infuse creativity into every home and each property has its own unique look. From the specially made lockers to the individually designed steel staircases in three of the five duplex apartments, we have kept the spirit of Wickham House alive.”

In the atrium, a striking mural of the old

printing press has been installed in the entrance hallway as a lasting reminder of Wickham House’s past. To honour the site’s literary heritage, every home in Wickham House has been named after a famous 20th century writer.

Four generations of the Dimbleby family published the Richmond and Twickenham Times from Wickham House. Managing directors included Richard Dimbleby and his son David, who sold his ownership in 2001. The newspaper moved to new headquarters in Sutton in May last year.

Wickham House, 14 King Street, Richmond, one-beds from £525,000, two-beds from £695,000, Featherstone Leigh Richmond 020 8940 1575

Hunting in ClaphamGalliard Homes has launched Crescent House on Crescent Lane in Clapham. Formerly used as offices, the grand mock-Tudor building was originally the site of a hunting lodge.

Crescent House is being converted into a gated residential development providing 36 luxury one, two and three-bedroom apartments, including a pair of penthouses, complete with carriage driveway and landscaped gardens.

Just off the 220-acre Clapham Common, the Edwardian building set in a 0.9-acre site has a grand Tudor-style entrance, oriel windows with stone casements, friezes, mock-battlements, feature brickwork and a mansard roof with dormer windows.

Crescent House, one-beds from £499,000, two-beds from £699,000, three-bed garden apartment £1.3m, Galliard Homes 020 7620 1500

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Saddle Stones, situated on the renowned St. George’s Hill Estate in Weybridge, Surrey is

a perfect example. The extensive accommodation includes a bespoke kitchen, 6 bedroom suites,

cinema room, lift, staff accommodation, and an integral triple garage.

There is over 1 acre of west backing landscaped grounds, including an elegant outdoor heated swimming pool and

spectacular views to the rear.

London Waterloo can be reached in approximately 30 minutes from Weybridge station with Heathrow

and Gatwick Airports easily accessible via the M25 and M23 motorways.

Price £9.5 million

Old Avenue, St. George’s Hill, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 0PZ Open weekends 10am – 4pm

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Saddle Stones, situated on the renowned St. George’s Hill Estate in Weybridge, Surrey is

a perfect example. The extensive accommodation includes a bespoke kitchen, 6 bedroom suites,

cinema room, lift, staff accommodation, and an integral triple garage.

There is over 1 acre of west backing landscaped grounds, including an elegant outdoor heated swimming pool and

spectacular views to the rear.

London Waterloo can be reached in approximately 30 minutes from Weybridge station with Heathrow

and Gatwick Airports easily accessible via the M25 and M23 motorways.

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New community for WandsworthLondon housing charity and developer Peabody is launching the first phase of 153 private and shared ownership homes at its landmark St John’s Way scheme in Wandsworth. Close to Clapham Junction, the homes are a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments and three and four-bed triplexes.

Sarah Butler, Peabody sales and marketing director, said: “We are excited to launch one of our largest schemes to date. St John’s Way will provide a total of 528 new homes once complete, in one of the best commuter hotspots in London. St John’s Way is of the highest architectural design, providing over 13,000 square metres of open space, commercial space and a new community hub.”

St John’s Way has been designed with a sleek exterior peaking at eight storeys in height and providing superb views of London. Designed to Lifetime Homes standards, apartments offer spacious interiors and quality specifications such as engineered oak flooring, and some have private balconies and terraces. Wandsworth Common is a short stroll away, and a number of apartments enjoy views onto the north side of the common.

James Underhill, director of London RDI at Hamptons International, said: “St John’s Way is the first of its kind in the locality. We are already receiving a great deal of interest from first-time buyers and young professional couples right through to empty nesters and investors.”

St John’s Way, Wandsworth SW11, from £490,000, Hamptons International 020 7346 5804

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There can be few buildings in London – particularly industrial ones – that instil as much affection in the capital’s residents and visitors as Battersea

Power Station. Thankfully, after 30 years of aborted

refurbishment projects and deterioration since it was decommissioned, the iconic structure is finally being brought back to life. The power station and the 42-acre site on which it sits are being transformed by a multi-billion pound regeneration scheme that is providing nearly 4000 new homes, 250 shops bars and cafés, three hotels, over three million square feet of office and commercial space and new public open spaces.

All this, along with the wider Nine Elms regeneration scheme going on around it, will be served by a new extension to the Northern Line and a proposed new bridge over the Thames to Pimlico.

The Battersea Power Station Development Company says it aims “to build a strong, robust and sustainable community” on the site, which will encompass over 560 affordable homes and encourage local, independent businesses to make a vibrant and individual new high street.

It has enlisted a team of world-class architects to draw residents and visitors to this new community. Big names such as dRMM, Wilkinson Eyre, Foster + Partners and Gehry Partners will each bring their own distinctive creativity to different phases of the site with some truly striking buildings and spaces.

The chimneys – among the most recognisable structures on any city skyline in the world – are being brought down and carefully rebuilt to exacting heritage standards, restoring the building to its familiar shape by the end of 2016.

So far, three phases of properties have been released at the development. At phase one, the Ian Simpson Architects-designed Circus West, only penthouses remain for sale, priced from £7 million. At Phase 2 – the power station building itself – two-bed apartments start at £2.75 million while at Phase 3, Frank Gehry’s Prospect Park and the Foster-designed Battersea Roof Gardens, prices for a one-bedroom property start at £1,006,000.

The first residents will move in next year, and the whole project is scheduled for completion in 2025. Find out more at www.batterseapowerstation.co.uk 020 7062 1840

(Top to bottom) CGI of the completed Battersea Power Station development.Retail space in one of the turbine halls.Penthouse on Phase 1, Circus West.Prospect Place, designed by Gehry Partners.Apartment in the Foster + Partners-designed Battersea Roof Gardens.

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Restoration by the CommonA double-fronted late-Victorian house on a quiet one-way road south of Wandsworth Common offers more than 2250 sq ft of space on three floors.

Restored by the present owner, the six or seven-bedroom home on Crockerton Road has original features such as fireplaces, ceiling cornices, stained glass panels and tessellated flooring. A conservatory and the kitchen and breakfast room both have doors to the 44ft landscaped garden.

Crockerton Road, Wandsworth Common SW17, £2.5m, Jacksons 020 8672 9077

Kitchen gardenThe current owners have refurbished a Victorian house in Taybridge Road, extending into the side return on the ground floor and into both loft spaces on the second floor.

A double reception room is currently divided into two living spaces, and a drawing room has a log burner

and bay window. Concertina doors in the kitchen of the four-bedroom Clapham home open out into the 50ft garden with terraces top and bottom.

Taybridge Road, Clapham SW11, £1,299,000, Rampton Baseley 020 7228 5111

On High StreetTen minutes on foot from Clapham Junction, a one-bedroom ground floor garden flat on Battersea High Street features an open plan kitchen, dining and reception room with high ceiling.

Double doors from the bedroom lead into the garden of the 570 sq ft corner property, which is also handy for Battersea Park Road, Village Crescent, and the trendy wine bars and restaurants of Battersea Square.

Battersea High Street, Battersea SW11, £499,950, Knight Frank Riverside 020 3597 7670

POTENTIAL TO EXTENDWith scope to extend both to the rear and into the large loft space, an Edwardian semi-detached house in the Telford Park neighbourhood would make an excellent renovation project.

For sale with no ongoing chain, the Kirkstall Road property close to Balham, Streatham Hill and Brixton features a wide rear garden and a detached brick-built double garage with access from a private lane.

Kirkstall Road SW2, £850,000, Winkworth Streatham 020 8769 6699

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Wimbledon Hill ParkA new show home has been unveiled to reveal the exclusive lifestyle on offer at Wimbledon Hill Park – the stunning development by Berkeley Homes (West London) on the site of the former Atkinson Morley Hospital.

The show home gives buyers the chance to see first-hand the luxurious internal specification of the sophisticated homes at Dukes Gardens, the eagerly-anticipated first phase of apartments at this inspired new development.

Both the location and offer at Wimbledon Hill Park are exceptional. Situated alongside 19 acres of mature parkland – yet just minutes away from the chic restaurants and boutiques of Wimbledon Village – Wimbledon Hill Park comprises an exclusive collection of new apartments and executive townhouses in the grounds of what was once the ancestral home of the 2nd Duke of Wellington, as well as spectacularly refurbished apartments in

the former hospital buildings.Buyers will also find an array of

amenities available exclusively to residents: a gym, residents’ lounge, boardroom and concierge service make Wimbledon Hill Park a complete lifestyle destination where everything has been provided to make life as comfortable as possible.

The apartments at Dukes Gardens enjoy uninterrupted views over the neighbouring protected parkland. These spacious two and three-bedroom homes sit within two elegant buildings – architecturally designed to mirror the graceful proportions of the High Victorian style of the adjacent hospital building – around landscaped formal gardens. All have glass balconies or terraces to maximise the view.

Wimbledon Hill Park, Copse Hill, Wimbledon SW20, prices on application, Robert Holmes & Co 020 8947 9833

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

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Cedar Park Gardens £3,150,000

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Wimbledon Village £3,650,000

A truly delightful light and airy period family home, restored with imagination and flair set in a highly desirable quiet and picturesque environment near the Village, the Common and very good schools

Sitting room • drawing room • kitchen/dining/family room • 5 bedrooms • 3 bath/shower rooms (2 e/s) • study • walled rear garden • secure southerly front garden • outbuildings (formerly stables) • scope for some extension stpp • ER/E

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Edwardian eleganceHamilton Lodge is a detached Edwardian house in south-facing gardens on a first-class road on the northern fringes of Bath.

Home to the same family for 30 years, the property has two floors of space including a reception hall, principal bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom, and four more bedrooms.

An elegant drawing room has two sets of French windows into the garden, and the house features a kitchen and breakfast room, dining room, study, office and a conservatory with ornamental pond. There’s also a workshop and storeroom, stone garden store, pottery studio, double garage and driveway parking. London 112 miles.

Hamilton Lodge, Hamilton Road, Lansdown, Bath, £2.1m, Pritchards 01225 466225

Restored corn millKingthorn Mill stands in a beautiful location on the fringes of the Northamptonshire village of Greens Norton. The main house began life as a traditional working corn mill and was converted into a dwelling in the 1930s. In subsequent years the house has been greatly extended and sympathetically renovated into a beautifully presented family home.

The current owners moved from Ascot to south Northamptonshire due to its central location and excellent road links, which enabled them to expand their family business. Kingthorn Mill incorporated a separate annexe for the business, a large garden, plenty of land for their horses, and an array of outbuildings.

Over the years the family have made a number of improvements both inside and out. Within the main

house, the boiler has been replaced, the electrics updated and a new pressurised hot water system installed. All the bathrooms have been modernised and the kitchen extended to incorporate a large dining and living area – now the real hub of the home.

In 2007 they built Kingthorn Cottage, a one-bedroom property for their daughter. Kingthorn Mill is set in 10.53 acres of grounds and paddocks through which the River Tove gently meanders. London 73 miles.

Kingthorn Mill, Bradden Road, Greens Norton, Northamptonshire, £2.25m, Fine & Country Northampton 01604 309030

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ON THE MOVEThe rate of annual price growth between prime central London and the prime country market has narrowed considerably in recent months, reports estate agent Knight Frank.

Country house prices rose in value by 0.9 per cent between January and March, higher than the 0.2 per cent growth seen in prime central London over the same period. However, while quarterly growth overtook prime central London for only the second time since 2009, on an annual basis growth in the value of country houses slowed to 2.5 per cent, from 3.4 per cent in December.

“The number of Londoners registering their interest in buying a property in the country was 19 per cent higher in 2014 compared to the previous year and 32 per cent higher than in 2012, highlighting how demand from the capital has started to filter into the country market,” says Knight Frank.

“Against this backdrop, we expect this trend will continue this year, with Londoners eyeing a move to the country to benefit from eye-catching price differences.”

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Discover MulberryWhat makes a former rectory, particularly a Georgian one, so sought-after? Almost every town or village across the country has a vicarage or rectory at its heart, though many larger and older buildings have been sold off by the Church in favour of something more modest and economical to run.

However, there is no shortage of buyers keen to benefit from the Church’s more frugal view of the future. Inevitably a former rectory occupied a prominent position and was built to serve as a visible pillar of society. Most were designed with restrained elegance rather than flamboyance in mind and were usually set in generous gardens.

The interiors were intended to reflect the status of its occupant and, particularly in the case of Georgian rectories, the principal receptions rooms were well proportioned with high ceilings and plenty of light from tall sash windows.

A typical example is Grade II listed Mulberry House situated in the picturesque West Sussex village of Slindon. It is set on the southern escarpment of the South Downs and has fine views over the plain to the sea beyond. The surrounding countryside is noted for its magnificent bluebell woods, most of which are under the stewardship of the National Trust and form part of the South Downs National Park.

This late Georgian rectory lives up to expectation, full of character and style. The house it is set back from the road and is faced in flint with redbrick quoins under a hipped slate roof, materials that were traditionally used in this part of Sussex. Three south-facing

reception rooms, which lead off a spacious entrance hall, have large sash windows with period shutters and high ceilings.

The conservatory, which was a later addition, provides direct access to the terrace and large, partly walled garden, which includes a separate kitchen garden with plenty of space to grow prizewinning pumpkins for the annual village show. In all the house stands in approximately an acre.

In addition to the five bedrooms and two bathrooms in Mulberry House, a separate recently refurbished two-bedroom cottage would be ideal for family or guests wanting to come and stay for the racing at Goodwood, or to explore the beautiful surrounding countryside. London 64 miles.

Mulberry House, Slindon, West Sussex, offers above £2.5m, Jackson-Stops & Staff, Arundel, 01903 885886

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Surrey vernacularEvery region across the country has its own style, principally influenced by the building materials available before the days of road, rail or canal.

Surrey was particularly fortunate: not only was there an ample supply of oak, but also the raw materials were readily available to make bricks and clay tiles. Add to this the fact that even in Tudor and Elizabethan times there was a desire to live close to, but not actually in, London and the result was houses that were built to last.

Over the centuries these timber-framed houses with brick facing, part-tile-hung, under-tiled roofs – often with architectural chimneystacks – have become familiar right across the county. Many have been enlarged or remodelled century by century, often with additions at right angles to the original building, creating the now familiar gable end. Technically this was simpler than extending the existing roofline.

These very same materials were used centuries later by architects such as Philip Webb, Edward Lutyens, Thackeray Turner and Harold Falkner to create what was to become known as the Surrey Style.

One of the early and typical examples of Surrey vernacular architecture is Noys End near Brockham. The house dates from the 16th century and was probably originally a hall house – a simple structure

with no first floor where the smoke from the fireplace was allowed to drift up to the rafters and eventually escape through the roof.

With additions and alterations carried out over successive centuries, the house has grown and its character and charm have been enriched with exposed timbers and period fireplaces.

This spacious five-bedroom family house has a range of outbuildings and is set in an attractive garden, with a small paddock, on the edge of the pretty village of Brockham. It is surrounded by some of the county’s most picturesque countryside including Box Hill, Leith Hill and Reigate Heath. London 24 miles.

Noys End, Brockham, Surrey, guide £1.45m, Jackson-Stops & Staff, Dorking, 01306 887560

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Hungerford Angel is totally transformedA converted and extended Georgian house off Hungerford High Street is the former Angel inn and served ale to the locals from 1804.

Totally transformed by the current owners during the past two years, the property offers solid oak doors and floors, fully equipped kitchen and family room, and landscaped south-facing terraced courtyard gardens.

It includes a four-zone sound speaker system and IT network, together with a separate studio annexe. London 68 miles.

The Angel, 50 Church Street, Hungerford, Berkshire, guide £775,000, Manningford Croft 01672 564555

Flywheel House built by Westonbirt founderThree-storey Flywheel House on the Westonbirt Estate is one of a series of former outbuildings to Westonbirt House, built 200 years ago by Robert Holford, founder of Westonbirt Arboretum.

The three-bed conversion was carried out six years ago by local developer Edward Blake and contains a large lounge featuring the giant flywheel that gives the house its name. French windows lead to a rear walled courtyard.

On the lower ground floor, the kitchen and breakfast room is open plan with a dining room that has French windows out into the courtyard garden. London 103 miles.

Flywheel House, The Estate Yard, Westonbirt, Gloucestershire, guide £599,950, Perry Bishop 01666 504418

Mill Farm projectMill Farm presents an opportunity to restore a timber-frame and Grade II listed former farmhouse in Woolpit, Bury St Edmunds.

With views of Woolpit Church, the 17th century detached property stands in private grounds with a number of useful outbuildings. There are three to four bedrooms, and the roof frame is exposed on the first floor. London 90 miles.

Mill Farm, Mill Lane, Woolpit, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, guide £285,000, Robinson Portfolio 01284 769694

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Real flour powerThe Watermill at Burnham Overy is one of 500 working residential watermills in the country. Restored by the current owner, engineering is in place for the new occupants to grind their own flour.

David and Gillian Barrows bought the converted tower part of the mill in 1999, and in 2001 added the main mill to their property portfolio. The building was then completely derelict, having ceased production in the 1950s.

Over the next eight years, the couple added new sluice buckets, dressed all the stones and repaired all the hoppers and gearings. Finally – on their wedding anniversary – they turned the wheel for the first time. Gillian worked for the Society for Protection of Ancient Buildings before starting a family and directed the project with a professional eye.

Both 67, the couple have converted the other storeys into a beautiful family home. Wine trader David said: “During the summer we live in the glazed dining room, which also acts as our boat house. We converted an abandoned railway wagon in the grounds, close to the old rail track, into a sort of summer house, where we love to take a bottle of wine on a summer evening and take in views of the surrounding fields.”

David and Gillian have three daughters (one is the successful blogger The Very Hungry Londoner) and are now looking for their next project in the area. London 132 miles.

The Watermill, Burnham Overy, Norfolk, £2.25m, Jackson-Stops & Staff, Burnham Market, 01328 801333

Two pubs and a cricket greenStable Cottage is near the end of a long unmade lane in a peaceful and private location – with access to Crooksbury Common at the end of the lane.

Tilford village has a picturesque cricket green, two public houses and a shop and post office, and the market town of Farnham is 3.4 miles away.

Dating from around 1840, five-bedroom Stable Cottage has attractive ironstone elevations with sash windows. The property is open plan in design and the living space is light and finished to high standards.

A reception hall with slate floor leads to a triple-aspect drawing room. The kitchen and breakfast room is custom-made by Thomas Ford & Sons with walnut and granite work surfaces, electric Aga and walk-in pantry with marble shelving.

Landscaped gardens of 1.6 acres feature an ornamental cherry tree walk, swimming pool, tennis court, pool house and outbuildings. London 43 miles.

Stable Cottage, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, guide £1.95m, Grantley 01483 893939, Savills Farnham 01252 72900

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See the sea from the croquet lawnSet on high ground off Chick Hill, a two to three-bedroom house for sale in East Sussex takes in superb 180-degree panoramic views towards the English Channel, Rye Bay and Fairlight Church.

Built in the 1920s, the property features a later single-storey oast-style dining room extension and is now on the market for the first time in almost 65 years. The current owners are renowned plant specialists and the garden contains many fascinating and unusual plants and shrubs.

A croquet lawn on the main level has the best views and the rest of the garden is generally sloping, with a pathway leading to a track that takes you to the bottom of Chick Hill, a short walk from the beach. Gardens and grounds total 1.4 acres and include a greenhouse and several sheds.

Sea Bank, Chick Hill, Pett Level, East Sussex, offers above £600,000, Phillips & Stubbs 01797 227338

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Eco-friendly FireflyOriginally built for the current owner, Firefly is a spectacular home set in part-tropical, low-maintenance gardens featuring separate zones for alfresco entertainment.

Set among the palm trees is an outside tropical summerhouse with heating and lighting in an area also designed to accommodate a swim spa (not installed).

The 4172 sq ft contemporary property is built to high standards in a north-south, east-west orientation. All main windows face either east for the morning sun, south for the midday sun or west for the afternoon sun.

Canford Cliffs village is nearby and safe golden beaches are also a short distance away via cliff-top walks through the chine. Bournemouth is two-and-a-half miles away, Poole four miles and Sandbanks Peninsula two miles.

Concrete floors with block/brick walls and concrete stairs provide a quiet and secure home. All windows are engineered wood made by Rational with concealed trickle air vents. It has a zinc-covered roof and has been built to Code Level 5 for Sustainable Homes, designed with one of the highest standards in terms of sustainability.

Extremely economical to run, the house is super insulated and heating is provided by an air source heat pump and solar roof panels. The master bedroom has a walk-in dressing room and a luxury bathroom with his-and-hers washbasins, bath and shower, and there are three more double bedroom suites.

The house is approached via remote-controlled gates with a paved in-and-out driveway offering several parking spaces for visitors. A fully tiled double garage has a thermal insulated double door, underfloor heating and double-glazing. London 110 miles.

Firefly, 24 Ravine Road, Canford Cliffs, Poole, Dorset, £1,995,000, Tailor Made 01202 706006

“Next to Canford Cliffs village, Firefly is a simply stunning home set on a level double plot of approximately 0.45 acres with two in-and-out driveways”Adrian Dunford, Tailor Made

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Horse and cottageThe Horse & Jockey inn at Beaulieu has been transformed into a pretty four-bedroom country cottage with field views and one-and-a-half acres of gardens, paddocks, stables and outbuildings.

On the outskirts of the historic Hampshire village – home to the National Motor Museum – the property is set next to open forest in the New Forest National Park.

An entrance porch with pitched tiled roof and part-glazed panelled front door leads to the entrance hall with timber floorboards and a fireplace with timber mantelpiece and exposed brick supports.

A double-aspect sitting room has a bow window overlooking the garden, a part-beamed ceiling and a brick fireplace. The dining room features an old central support beam, exposed brick fireplace, under-stairs storage cupboard and a glazed panelled door leading to the conservatory.

On the west end of the house, the triple-aspect conservatory has a ceramic tiled floor and two sets of French windows opening out onto the driveway and garden. Also triple aspect, the large kitchen and breakfast room looks out across the driveway towards the stabling and over the paddocks.

The property is approached via a gravel driveway that curves around to pass the stable block and

garage to a gravel turnaround next to the house. Two loose boxes with concrete apron and lighting have direct access to the field.

A hardstanding area has access into the field, and an L-shaped hay barn and garden store could be used as another loose box. A shiplap oak-framed barn provides garage parking for two vehicles and there’s a workshop and storage area. London 92 miles.

Horse & Jockey Cottage, Hatchet Lane, Beaulieu, Hampshire, £799,500, Caldwells 01590 675875

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Comedian Tim’s long houseMalt Office Farm, once the centre of a thriving 10,000-acre estate, is currently owned by comedian, author and adventurer Tim FitzHigham. Two loos in the house are named after him.

The earliest phase of construction is thought to be Tudor, and the five-bedroom property is a prime example of a timber-framed Suffolk long house. It was extended with an impressive façade built in the 1700s to a typical Georgian design.

The Georgian façade was re-appointed in 1854 by George Godbold, patriarch of an old Suffolk farming family. He used the attractive white bricks – popular in the Victorian era – that can be seen today.

Further Victorian additions included a bakehouse, and flour from the adjacent windmill created the bread for which Metfield became famous. Metfield bread was said to be a favourite of the Queen Mother whenever she was in residence at Sandringham.

Malt Office Farm Mill was reduced to its current height during the Second World War to help planes taking off on bombing raids. In the 1960s it was the centrepiece of a London art exhibition themed around the mill. London 115 miles.

Malt Office Farm, Metfield, Suffolk, £895,000, Musker McIntyre 01986 888205

Great views of two countiesThe Briars is a six-bedroom detached house that stands in a superb elevated location, under the Ivinghoe Beacon, in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Delivering far-reaching panoramic views across two counties, the property has four reception rooms and a luxury kitchen and breakfast room, together with a detached bungalow. London 39 miles.

The Briars, Ivinghoe Aston, Buckinghamshire, guide £1.45m, Nash Partnership 01442 820420

Channel outlookA stylish Edwardian seafront apartment at Bexhill on Sea is part of a collection of Moghul-inspired properties next to the Grade I listed De La Warr Pavilion.

A south-facing sun deck at Channel View looks out across the sea towards Eastbourne and Beachy Head in the far distance, and has steps down to the promenade and beach. The apartment includes two bedrooms, a sitting room, dining room and sun room.

In 1911, Channel View was used by the retinue of the Maharajah of Cooch, who occupied an adjoining property in Marina Court Avenue to recuperate after the coronation of George V.

Channel View, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, guide £385,000, Phillips & Stubbs 01797 227338

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

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

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

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

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

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

EPC Exempt – Grade II Listed.

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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)

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

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This elegant and attractive period home largely constructed in local ironstone, dates from the 1860’s and is situated in the heart of this highly desirable village Mears Ashby, Northamptonshire £1,350,000 (guide price)

• Five bedrooms• Luxurious bathrooms/en-suites• Three reception rooms• South facing landscaped gardens

• Smallbone kitchen• Outbuildings & games room• Conservatory• In all around 0.7 acres


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This most attractive detached family home constructed in mellow stone as recently as five years ago is situated in a pleasant non-estate setting within this popular village Sywell, Northamptonshire £750,000 (guide price)

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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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Hampshire CliddesdenA very pretty period village house, circa 1850, arranged as a main house with separate cottage set in beautiful gardens between the duck pond and the church and ideally placed for mainlinecommunications to London.

Guide price: £1,250,000 LP60308

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•3 reception rooms •Kitchen/breakfast room •5 bedrooms •2 bath/shower rooms •Self-contained 2 bedroom cottage •Mature well stocked gardens •In all about 0.467 acres •EPC ratings E&E

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Norfolk Burnham Overy TownAn award winning meticulous renovation of a Listed Grade II watermill, with fully functional water wheel,original mill mechanisms intact and stunning river views.

Guide price: £2,250,000 LP59257

Burnham Market 01328 801 [email protected]

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•1st floor sitting room with river views •Kitchen with Aga •4 double bedrooms (3 en suite) •3rd floorsitting room •Boathouse/dining room •Decked riverside area •0.6 acre garden •Detached triple garage

•About 4.75 acres shared woodland/riverside amenity land

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A fabulous, interesting and spacious split level, five bedroom, large family home situated at the end of a private road, enjoying a south facing garden and benefitting from easy walking access into Lymington with all its local amenities.

Beaufort House, 69 High Street,Lymington, Hampshire S041 9ALT: 01590 675875W: www.caldwells.uk.com

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Rose Cottage £249,999Grade II Listed with a wealth of character this three bedroomed period stone cottage is being offered to the spring market with a truly inspired, high quality interior with beautiful accommodation. There is a pretty landscaped front garden with a court yard to the rear. This property is situated within easy reach of all the Weldon village amenities

Corby 01536 409717

Rural England At It’s Finest OIEO £365,000Enjoy the stunning views of rolling countryside which adorn this outstanding three bedroomed red brick fronted cottage. Accessed along quiet tree lined lane, the cottage has a fabulous private driveway for four cars, timber double sized garage and stunning wrap around gardens which are perfect for an avid gardener or a growing family.

Kettering 01536 417888

Top Farm £725,000Top Farm is situated in the picturesque village of Braybrooke, beautifully positioned on the edge of the village, within walking distance to the local amenities and comprises of a period detached farmhouse, approximately 5.5 acres of land, separate detached annexe, three garages, four stables and further outbuildings.

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Gainsborough £475,000Stunning four bedroom period home situated on a highly sought after and prestigious location on Rockingham Paddocks. Situated in a substantial plot the spacious accommodation offers an extensive frontage providing off road parking for a number of vehicles and access to the detached double garage.

Kettering 01536 417888

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

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Peasmarsh, East Sussex - £895,000A Grade II listed village house of immense charm on a private lane. Accommodation includes drawing room, dining room, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, cellar, master bedroom with en-suite and 3 further bedrooms. Outside is a detached double garage with adjoining workshop and mature gardens of approx .8 acres.

RYE OFFICE 01797 227338MAYFAIR OFFICE 0870 112 7099 phillipsandstubbs.co.uk

Hastings Old Town, East Sussex - £410,000A sympathetically refurbished Grade II listed house of 16th century origin, retaining its character with exposed timbers, situated in the historic Old Town Quarter. The well presented accommodation, over three floors, includes open plan sitting room, dining area and fitted kitchen/breakfast room, four bedrooms and a 22 ft courtyard.

Guestling, East Sussex - £950,000An exceptional Grade II listed barn of 15th century origin in a rural location down a long track, in gardens and grounds of approx. 12 acres. Accommodation includes, living room, kitchen, dining room, vaulted hall, four bedrooms, cellar and 40 ft workshop. A large section of the barn remains unconverted.

Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex - £385,000A stylish Edwardian seafront apartment, with unobstructed views of the English Channel and a large south facing decked terrace leading directly onto the promenade and beach. Accommodation includes sitting room, dining room, sun room, kitchen and two double bedrooms. EPC D.

Fairlight, East Sussex - To Let - £2,250 pmBeautifully positioned detached family home with generous living accommodation and 5 double bedrooms. Close to the Hastings Country Park and the Fire Hills. Designer kitchen/diner, living room, additional reception room/games room, garden, swimming pool and parking. Unfurnished. EPC D.

Beckley, East Sussex - £639,000An elegant Grade II listed attached Regency house with large light orangery extension providing a stunning kitchen/breakfast room opening onto the landscaped garden. Accommodation includes three en-suite bedrooms, living room, study, utility and cellar. PP for garage.

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Rye, East Sussex - £1,500,000A landmark building in the Rye Citadel, where it stands in a key position overlooking the churchyard in the heart of the Conservation Area of the Ancient Town and Cinque Port. The house is light and perfectly orientated for the sun. The property was featured as ‘Wasters’ in the recent BBC adaption of E.F.Benson’s Mapp & Lucia novels. The accommodation is well presented, and versatile over 4 floors including 4 reception rooms, kitchen /breakfast room, utility room, study, studio and 4 bedrooms . There is an additional 2 bedrooms , bathroom and reception room on the garden floor. Delightful walled garden. Garage available by separate agreement.

Winchelsea, East Sussex - £785,000This Grade II listed property occupies a prominent position in the Conservation Area of the Ancient Town of Winchelsea. It is a beautifully presented attached Arts & Crafts house mainly dating from around 1906. The house affords light, well proportioned accommodation overlooking the church to the front and its own delightful walled garden to the rear. The accommodation includes sitting room, dining room, cellar, master bedroom with dressing room and ensuite, three further bedrooms. There is also a large integral garage, walled rear garden with potager, greenhouse, and large workshop/outbuilding.

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Dormans Park, West SussexCentral London only 28 miles

Paul Dixon FCIM, AssocRICS, FNAVARobert Leech Estate Agents Limited27 High Street Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6AA+44 (0)1342 [email protected]

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Stunning new home of 6000 sq.ft, nearing completion. Gym, cinema, magnificent master suite. Double garage. About 1 acre. Computer generated image. EPC rating B. £2,000,000

Elegant 6 bedroom Victorian residence, well presented, with adaptable accommodation. Newly constructed double garage. Southerly garden of half an acre. EPC rating F. £1,450,000

Impressive 5 bedroom Manor House. Character features, including traditional decorative oak panels. 3 bay garage, gardens approaching half an acre. EPC rating E. £1,195,000

Distinctive detached 5 bedroom family home of Victorian origins with lawned gardens and triple garage. 10 acres and stable yard available. EPC rating E. £1,000,000

Brand new individual double fronted residence. Accommodation extending to 3270 sq.ft within a plot of half an acre. Double garage. EPC rating B. £1,500,000

Newly constructed 6 bedroom detached home providing 3856 sq.ft of accommodation, extensive southerly views. Double garage. EPC rating B. £1,395,000

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Private Estates

A select choice of exceptional private residences in some of the world’s most exclusive addresses, across Surrey and the Home Counties. Commuting distance of London. 6,000 to circa 29,000 sq ft.

Properties are in various stages of construction and, therefore, not all are on the open market. Some provide an opportunity for the buyer to be involved in the final specification, whilst others are available for immediate occupation.

Prices from circa £2 million to about £60 million.

To discuss your personal requirements confidentially, please call:-

Paul Dixon FCIM, AssocRICS, FNAVAPrivate Estates, Robert Leech Estate Agents Limited27 High Street Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6AA+44 (0)1342 [email protected]

www.privateestates.co.uk

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Surfs Edge Price: £699,950Surfs Edge is a very large split-level 3 storey 6 bedroom house located off a private road in the sought-after surfing village of Polzeath. EPC Band E. Sea And Coastal Views. Large West-Facing Deck. Flexible Accommodation With Annexe. Large Garage And Storage Areas. Oil- Fired Central Heating. Repeat Bookings Available For 2015 If Required. Regularly Lets - Bringing A Letting Income In Excess Of £30,000 Per Annum

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Potential Development Plot, Dunder Hill, Polzeath, Cornwall Guide Price £700,000A potential development opportunity in the popular village of Polzeath with stunning sea and beach views. Excellent Sea And Countryside Views. Last Undeveloped Plot In A Row Of 5 Bespoke Properties. Good Vehicular Access. Large Gently Sloping Plot. Set in an elevated position within the sought after location of Polzeath this parcel of land measuring 135 ft deep x 50ft wide. From the plot there are views down to Tristram and across to Pentire Point. Subject to the requisite planning permission the plot is considered to be ideally situated for a reversed level property, the first floor of which will have excellent sea and beach views whilst the rear elevation will have views across open countryside. The plot is situated off a private lane on Dunder Hill, Polzeath approximately 280 yards from the beach in an area attracting some very high quality bespoke development. Copies of a very favourable pre-planning report are available on request.

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Little Quay, Lerryn - £830,000

Daglands Road, Fowey - £600,000

One of the finest creekside houses on the Fowey estuary enjoying a large frontage directly onto the river in Lerryn. The house faces south looking over its own gardens whichfront onto the creek, and there are steps that lead down to the owner’s private jetty.

With a little updating and lovely furnishings this property could be a very successful, and could let for 20 – 30 weeks a year and achieve a net income (after agency deductions) of around £27,000 - £39,000 pa.

Key Points

• A four bedroom detached house.

• Separate one bedroom cottage.

• Idyllic water fronting position.

• Beautiful views of the creek from the house.

Holiday Letting

Buying a holiday home is a decision made with the head as much as your heart, as your property will not only become a part of the family’s holiday memo-ries but if managed cor-rectly can also be part of their financial future. So, we’ve teamed up with the holiday cottage specialists, Classic Cot-tages, who are happy to advise on all aspects of holiday letting and will provide a rental income estimate prior to you taking the big step.

Classic have been in the business nearly 40 years and pride themselves on finding quality holiday homes that people fall in love with. From reno-vating and decorating to housekeeping and maintenance, they can hold your hand every step of the way, ensur-ing your property is con-figured and presented in a way that will maximise its rental potential.

This is a beautiful Victorian semi-detached house set close to the center of Fowey and benefiting from excellent views over the town.

This lovely Victorian house could easily become a successful holiday let.and could let for 20 – 30 weeks a year and achieve a net income (after agency deductions) of around £14,000 - £20,000 pa

Key Points

• Three/Four bedrooms• Victorian house• Traditional layout• High quality kitchen• Beautifully presented• Estuary views• Enclosed rear garden

and terrace• Gas fired central heating

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Esplanade, Fowey

Tower Park, Fowey

This is a classic Fowey home, located on the Esplanaderight in the heart of the town. It enjoys some of Fowey’s best views both from the house and from its two terraces. The first terrace is accessed from the sitting room and the kitchen, and the larger terrace is accessed from the master bedroom.

Key Features• Two terraces with fantastic

estuary views• Two bedroom• Georgian terraced home• Central Fowey location on

the Esplanade• Period features throughout• Estuary views from most of

the main rooms.

This is an exceptional Fowey property located in a fantastic position in Tower Park with sensational views of the estuary over to Polruan, down to Pont Pill and out to sea. The maisonette is located on the first and second floor of this semi detached building and comes with the remainder of a 999 year lease. There is designated off road parking in front of the property.

Key Features• A four bedroom maisonette• Off road parking• Exceptional estuary and sea

views• Shared use of cliff top

garden with water views• Master bedroom with

balcony• Shared rear garden• Period features• 999 year lease• Close to the beach

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BROADWAY MAYFAIRMORETON-IN-MARSH

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MORETON-IN-MARSH, GLOUCESTERSHIREA Grade II Listed period house with views of the church, in the centre of Moreton-in-Marsh.

Sitting/dining room, study, kitchen, utility and cloakroom. Master bedroom with en-suite shower room. Two further bedrooms and family bathroom with separate shower. Private enclosed courtyard garden.

Guide Price £495,000

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DITCHFORD HILL, GLOUCESTERSHIREA Grade II Listed farmhouse with views over countryside.

Four reception rooms, farmhouse kitchen, utility/boot room, pantry and cellar. Six bedrooms, dressing room, two bathrooms, cloakroom and games room. Outbuildings including loose boxes, garaging, wood store and workshop. Gardens, orchard and paddock. In all just over 9.5 acres

Guide Price £1,600,000

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DELIGHTFUL GRADE II LISTED FARMHOUSE WITH BARNS & LANDA handsome detached Grade II Listed stone farmhouse in a very private setting perfectly located at the end of a long lane surrounded by

its own grounds. Totally unspoilt with a fabulous range of traditional stone outbuildings which have huge development potential although nowadays a joy and rarity to find undeveloped. The farmstead sits in the centre of it’s own land which extends to 30 acres or thereabouts

in seven fields enclosed within natural hedge boundaries. There are fine coastal views from the land and sea glimpses from the rear of the house. 5 bedrooms, sitting room, dining room, study, drawing room, utility, 3 bathrooms. Double garage and further outbuildings.

GUIDE PRICE £1,250,000

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Established 1986

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FABULOUS 17 ACRE RESIDENTIAL FARMA superb opportunity to purchase a quality small farm surrounded by its own land and located in a very quiet position on the western side of Truro. Substantial detached farmhouse together with an excellent range of traditional and modern outbuildings and approximately 17 acres of land in a ring fence - so hard to find in today’s market. Perfect for the equestrian enthusiast with sand school, 6 stables, and conveniently

sized paddocks. Beautifully presented 4 bedroom farmhouse with 4 receptions, quality kitchen with Aga and large mature gardens including a swimming pool. Quadruple detached garage. Outbuildings with potential. Just available. EPC - TBC

GUIDE PRICE £955,000

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Amport, Hampshire Offers invited £1,195,000An outstanding detached house, completely professionally renovated to an exceptional standard, providing spacious light accommodation with a stylish contemporary feel, amounting to 3,138 sq ft, situated within secluded mature gardens and grounds of approaching three quarters of an acre, set back from a quiet ‘No Through’ lane on the edge of this sought after village.

Large reception hall. Cloakroom. Living room. Dining room. Study. Studio/playroom. Open plan kitchen/breakfast/family room. Utility room. Master bedroom with en suite shower room. 4 further double bedrooms. Family bathroom. Double garage. Ample parking. Gardens and grounds of approaching three quarters of an acre. EPC Rating D.

Hurstbourne Tarrant, Hampshire Offers invited £645,000A deceptively spacious L-shaped extended period cottage situated on the edge of the village.

Dining hall. Sitting room. Inner hall. Office/study. Family room/bedroom 4. Shower room. Kitchen/breakfast room. Utility room. Boiler room. Master bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom. Bedroom 2 with en suite bathroom. Bedroom 3 with en suite cloakroom. Garage/workshop. Parking. Well enclosed landscaped gardens. EPC Rating E.

www.evansandpartridge.co.uk

Stockbridge 01264 810702

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Cholderton, Wiltshire Offers invited £525,000

A brick and flint semi-detached cottage with barn style double garage and gardens backing onto farmland.

Reception hall. Sitting room. Dining room. Living/family room. Kitchen. Conservatory/breakfast room. Cloakroom. 4 bedrooms. Family bathroom. WC. Barn style double bay car port with workshop. Outbuilding. Parking. Landscaped southerly facing gardens adjoining farmland. EPC F.

Andover, Hampshire Offers invited £425,000

An attractively modernised extended period former mill house situated in a waterside setting.

Entrance vestibule. Entrance hall. Cloakroom. Drawing room with study area. Large open plan kitchen leading into vaulted breakfast/garden room. 2 double bedrooms. Luxury bathroom. Period outbuilding. Car port and 2 parking spaces. Beautifully landscaped gardens fronting a carrier of the River Anton. Communal gardens. EPC Rating D.

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

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Newton Tony, Wiltshire Offers invited £445,000

A most attractive detached Grade II listed extended period cottage, situated in this picturesque village.

Sitting room. Dining room. Large open plan kitchen/breakfast room with sitting area. Large bedroom wing with en suite bathroom/wet room. 2 further double bedrooms. Large landing/potential bedroom 4. Bathroom. Parking. Mews style gardens.

Picket Piece, Hampshire Offers invited £625,000

A substantial detached family house of about 3,800 sq ft with gardens and grounds of approximately ½ acre.

Reception hall. Large open plan split level drawing/music room. Dining room. Family/TV room. Study. Kitchen/breakfast room. Large utility/boot room. Boiler room. Shower room. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom. 4 further bedrooms. Family bathroom. Garaging. Ample parking. Gardens and grounds of approx. half an acre. EPC Rating D.

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This outstanding period property comprises an attractive semi-detached house built of local stone dating back to 1667. It is a Grade II listed building with many quality architectural features and occupies a sheltered and secluded position within a Conservation Area, close to the centre of Swanage. The property has been maintained throughout to a high standard and offers spacious and well planned accommodation, comprising: !‣ 2 RECEPTION ROOMS, CONSERVATORY ‣ SPACIOUS KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM ‣ 4 DOUBLE BEDROOMS ‣ 2 EN-SUITE BATHROOMS, FAMILY SHOWER ROOM ‣ SET IN ATTRACTIVE AND SECLUDED GROUNDS ‣ DOUBLE GARAGE ‣ EPC N/A !‣ £1,150,000 ‣ Corbens Estate Agents 01929 422284 ‣ www.corbens.co.uk

This significant detached residence offers exceptionally spacious accommodation with superb sea views over Heathland to Poole Harbour, Sandbanks and Studland Bay. Much of the surrounding land and property is owned by the National Trust and is designated as an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to include the World Heritage Coastline. Sea Cottage is situated on a small private road, at the end of the heath, in the sought after village of Studland and features include: !‣ 3 RECEPTION ROOMS ‣ SPACIOUS KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM ‣ 4 BEDROOMS , 2 BATHROOMS ‣ GOOD SIZED GARDEN ‣ CAR PORT & PARKING FOR SEVERAL VEHICLES ‣ GOOD SIZED LOFT AREA WHICH COULD BE USED AS

ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION (subject to planning) ‣ EPC 34 ‣ CLOSING DATE: 12 NOON, FRIDAY 15 MAY !‣ For Sale by Tender, Guide £775,000 ‣ Corbens Estate Agents 01929 422284 ‣ www.corbens.co.uk

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The Coach House is an exceptional property originally part of Leeson House built around 1800 and is set in a courtyard within the parkland grounds of Leeson House. The exceptionally spacious accommodation comprises 4 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, cloakroom, 5 en-suite bedrooms (2 with dressing rooms). Secluded walled garden, stone cobbled courtyard, double garage & workshop and parking. EPC 37.

‣ Guide £950,000 ‣ Corbens Estate Agents 01929 422284 ‣ www.corbens.co.uk

Well appointed detached Edwardian house with spacious accommodation, conveniently located in a popular residential area. Sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, utility room, shower room, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, garden. EPC 41. !!‣ £375,000 ‣ Corbens Estate Agents 01929 422284 ‣ www.corbens.co.uk

Attractive traditional stone cottage of character in fine rural hamlet, with good sized rooms and attractive walled cottage garden. Living room, dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, garden, parking space. EPC 42. !‣ £475,000 ‣ Corbens Estate Agents 01929 422284 ‣ www.corbens.co.uk

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Equestrian propertySHIPLEYWEST SUSSEX - £1,250,000

• Master bedroom with ensuite shower room • 2 further bedrooms • Bathroom• 3 reception rooms • Kitchen • Utility room • Open bay garage and storage • Extensive gardens, kitchen garden, wood and ponds (in all about 4 acres) • Stable block incl office & shower • Ménage • Paddocks

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Delightful country cottageFITTLEWORTHWEST SUSSEX - £850,000

• Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom • 2 further bedrooms • Shower room • Drawing room • Dining room • Kitchen • Utility room • 2 Garages• Superb landscaped garden • 2 summer houses • Wood store • Vegetable garden• Shed and greenhouse • In all about 0.83 of an acre

On the village greenWISBOROUGH GREENWEST SUSSEX - £699,950

• In the conservation area and overlooking the village green• 3 bedrooms • Ensuite shower room • Jack-and-Jill family bathroom• Sitting room • Kitchen/dining/family room • Outside office• Garage • Beautiful cottage front and rear gardens

www.peterhughes.co.ukNew Street Petworth West Sussex GU28 0AS

Peter Hughescountry property @propertyhughes

www.peterhughes.co.uk

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Savills CranbrookPatrick [email protected]

01580 720161

Hawkhurst 1.7 miles; Cranbrook 3.3 miles; Tunbridge Wells 15.5 miles; London 52 milesø rural country lane setting ø 3 reception rooms ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 4 bedroomsø 3 bathrooms ø tennis court ø secluded gardens and grounds ø fields and woodlandø Cranbrook School catchment (2015) ø over 10 acres ø 305 sq m (3,283 sq ft)

BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED GRADE II LISTED COUNTRY HOUSEhawkhurst, kent

Guide £1.495 million Freehold

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Savills CranbrookSarah [email protected]

01580 720161

Maidstone 4 miles; Tenterden 15.4 miles; Ashford 18.4 miles; London 41 milesø offering flexible accommodation ø 4 reception rooms ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 6 bedroomsø 5 bathrooms ø indoor swimming pool ø tennis court ø established gardens ø extensive garagingø about 2.3 acres ø 686 sq m (7,387 sq ft) ø EPC=D

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Savills CranbrookPatrick [email protected]

01580 720161

Hawkhurst 1.7 miles; Cranbrook 3.3 miles; Tunbridge Wells 15.5 miles; London 52 milesø rural country lane setting ø 3 reception rooms ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 4 bedroomsø 3 bathrooms ø tennis court ø secluded gardens and grounds ø fields and woodlandø Cranbrook School catchment (2015) ø over 10 acres ø 305 sq m (3,283 sq ft)

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01580 720161

Maidstone 4 miles; Tenterden 15.4 miles; Ashford 18.4 miles; London 41 milesø offering flexible accommodation ø 4 reception rooms ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 6 bedroomsø 5 bathrooms ø indoor swimming pool ø tennis court ø established gardens ø extensive garagingø about 2.3 acres ø 686 sq m (7,387 sq ft) ø EPC=D

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Special report by Sophie Curtis,head of Lettings at Savills FulhamJust as nature rejuvenates, spring tends to have the same effect on the lettings market. In Fulham, the family house market picks up considerably coming into early summer, as do corporate lets.

We are seeing a good deal of corporate relocation agents at the moment, generally looking for flats, with one-beds in the region of £400 to £500 per week or two-beds up to £750 per week.

Families begin their search now in order to move during the summer months in July or August, taking advantage of the wonderful schools that Fulham has to offer, and we are beginning to see a good deal more houses come to the market, such as the fabulous double-fronted four-bed house on Foskett Road, on the market at £1300 per week.

Across the board, whether a one-bedroom flat or a four-bedroom house, quality is key. A property’s location is no longer the main deciding factor: the majority of tenants are willing to expand their search area to find the right flat with a top quality finish,

more often than not further away from their original preferred location.

A lick of paint and fresh carpets can work wonders in a property’s appeal and landlords now accept as a given that they should make such changes to their property between tenancies, and perhaps undertake larger works as well.

Those in better condition invariably rent a good deal faster and at a stronger value, and it is not unknown for properties that may be struggling to rent to quickly attract interest after a swift revamp. Thus it is certainly very worth a landlord’s while to spend a little, as it will bring stronger returns.

We have a new house just on the market at Chipstead Street that ticks all these boxes. Having undergone a complete back-to-brick refurbishment by experienced and respected development company Design 2 Finish, this stunning six-bedroom house has a great deal to offer to a busy family.

With everything from a state-of-the-art cinema room to a nanny suite with a separate off-street entrance, it is a fantastic house, and I expect will be very well received. Rental price is £2850 per week.

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020 7590 0060 n www.kayeandcarey.co.uk n 4 Yeoman’s Row, Brompton Road, London SW3 2AH

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Showcasing modern design in FulhamA refurbished house on Munster Road – between Fulham Road and the New King’s Road – is a showcase of contemporary interior design.

The first floor master bedroom suite has bespoke fitted wardrobes and a superb en suite bathroom, and there are five more bedrooms – each with its own bathroom. The 3384 sq ft house also has three receptions and a kitchen with sliding doors out into a minimalist garden. There’s residents’ parking too.

Munster Road, Fulham SW6, guide £2750 per week, Savills Fulham 020 7731 9405

LETTINGS HELPLINEThe Association of Residential Lettings Agents (ARLA) launched a new legal helpline at its annual conference at the Hilton Metropole Hotel on 31 March.

Free to ARLA members five days a week, from 10am to 5pm, the helpline provided by solicitors Dutton Gregory will be run by 11 trained staff to help with landlord and tenant enquiries, as well as immigration and general business law.

Five stars in SohoOne Denman Place in Soho offers a selection of apartments that can enjoy the five-star services of the Ham Yard Hotel.

Each apartment, interior designed to the highest specifications, can enjoy hotel facilities that include 24-hour concierge service, daily house cleaning and room service. They will also have access to the bar, restaurant, gym, spa, state-of-the-art cinema, roof top gardens, private event rooms and 1950s-style bowling alley.

A duplex apartment currently on the market has grey oak flooring throughout and finest quality fabrics

and furniture. The master suite has a marble finished bathroom, and on the upper level is a spacious open plan reception room plus a kitchen leading to a terrace with fantastic views over London.

There is the option for a second bedroom with en suite bathroom by separate negotiation, and the apartment also has a lift and AV control system.

One Denman Place, Soho W1, £8500 per week furnished, Knight Frank Mayfair 020 3733 7384

Looking out across BelgraviaAn upper maisonette at Eaton Place has undergone a total transformation and features a superb decked roof terrace with panoramic views of Belgravia and beyond.

With direct lift access, the three-bedroom home on the southern side of this exclusive address offers more than 2050 sq ft of living space on the third and fourth floors.

A large reception room is connected to an open plan dining room, and the apartment also has a modern kitchen, two bedroom suites and a third bedroom with guest shower room. Belgravia’s shops and restaurants are nearby, and the property is available for a long let.

Eaton Place, Belgravia SW1, £3800 per week furnished, Kaye & Carey 020 7590 0060

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Hyde Park Gate SW7 £3,750,000A grand, period mansion apartment located in one of South Kensington’s finest residential buildings on

a private road, opposite Hyde Park. Share of Freehold. EPC=C

South Kensington: 020 7590 0800 [email protected]

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Kensington Church Street W8 £3,500,000A well presented three-bedroom, three-reception room split level maisonette with a private garden,

offering excellent living/entertaining space throughout. Freehold. EPC=D

Kensington: 020 7368 4450 [email protected]

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Wilby Mews W11 £2,950,000A wonderful centre piece three-bedroom house in highly sought after cobbled mews in prime Notting Hill

with access to the prestigeous private communal gardens of Ladbroke Square. Freehold. EPC=C

Notting Hill: 020 7313 2890 [email protected]

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Elm Park Road SW3 £1,650,000A beautifully refurbished two-bedroom maisonette with a fabulous reception room, nestled between

the Kings Road, Chelsea and Fulham Road. Leasehold. EPC=C

Chelsea: 020 7591 5570 [email protected]

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Westbourne Park Road W11 £1,200,000A charming, spacious and very bright south-facing upper maisonette benefitting from superb entertaining

space, located short walk from the vibrant Portobello Road. Share of Freehold. EPC=E

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