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St Anns Crescent SW18 400 per weekA very well presented split level two bedroom flat in a converted Victorian housein Wandsworth. The flat comprises a spacious modern reception leading to alovely fitted kitchen, master bedroom with ensuite shower room, second doublebedroom with doors leading to a roof terrace and one bathroom. EPC D


Hillbury Road, SW17 360 per weekA well-presented two bedroom, furnished first floor flat within walking distanceof Balham stations and the High Road. The property comprises of two doublebedrooms, a large living area with space for a dining table, modern fittedkitchen and one bathroom with a shower. EPC C

Gauden Road, SW4 310 per weekAn unusual split level one bedroom flat in a Victorian house, located on a quietroad close to Clapham High Street and Clapham North tube station.The flat has one double bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, a separate cloak-room, a good size bright reception room and a separate kitchen. EPC C

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St Anns Crescent SW18 400 per weekA very well presented split level two bedroom flat in a converted Victorian housein Wandsworth. The flat comprises a spacious modern reception leading to alovely fitted kitchen, master bedroom with ensuite shower room, second doublebedroom with doors leading to a roof terrace and one bathroom. EPC D


Hillbury Road, SW17 360 per weekA well-presented two bedroom, furnished first floor flat within walking distanceof Balham stations and the High Road. The property comprises of two doublebedrooms, a large living area with space for a dining table, modern fittedkitchen and one bathroom with a shower. EPC C

Gauden Road, SW4 310 per weekAn unusual split level one bedroom flat in a Victorian house, located on a quietroad close to Clapham High Street and Clapham North tube station.The flat has one double bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, a separate cloak-room, a good size bright reception room and a separate kitchen. EPC C

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ask the expert

I understand a new property portal is launching very soon. How will this help me

to sell my property?

Robin Chatwin, head of Savills South West London, replies ...

Leading estate and letting agents across the UK have formed a major new residential property portal, OnTheMarket.com, which will go live on 26 January. Agents involved will be showcasing their properties with OnTheMarket.com, their

own website and either Rightmove or Zoopla. Savills has chosen Rightmove as we have found the quality of leads to be better.

A combination of a presence across these platforms backed up by our global presence, traditional marketing and advertising methods will ensure the best possible exposure for our clients properties.

Every property available at OnTheMarket.com will also benefit from the expertise of our locally based estate or letting agents, enabling serious buyers and tenants to speak face to face with the agents displaying properties they are interested in.

Unlike other property portals, which generate profits for shareholders, OnTheMarket.com is owned by more than 4000 partner/member agents and profits will be allocated to continued improvements on the search service for consumers and users.

The property search engine will be slick, simple, fast and state-of-the-art, with no distracting third party adverts, spam mail or an unnecessary overload of information. Many clients have found that existing portals have some fundamentally unhelpful features, such as statistically based valuations, which can conflict with the asking price and price change history. The property information displayed on OnTheMarket.com will be tailored by agents to present each property to its best advantage.

OnTheMarket.com will cover the whole of the UK, with member agents evenly spread across the country, and appeal to both the prime and mainstream segments of the property market.

In time, OnTheMarket.com will be the only place to find all the properties of the countrys leading estate agents, and therefore the only place to go for a consumers property search. From the outset, the portal will showcase hundreds of thousands of UK properties for sale and to let, immediately becoming a must view portal.

The quality of the agents participating and the data supplied has already been recognised, with OnTheMarket.com the only portal to be endorsed by both the NAEA and ARLA.

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Gold Best Estate Agent (London South) Balham

Gold Best Letting Agent (London South) Balham

Gold Best Medium Chain

Silver Best Estate Agent (London South) Earlsfi eld

Bronze Grand Prix Award Best Estate and Letting Agent UK

For more information about how you can benefi t from our award wining service talk to your local Jacksons offi ce or visit us at jacksonsestateagents.com

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8MARKET VIEW Lettings turn. After soaring sales in 2014, the rentals market is now on the up, reports Jenny Knight.

8WHATS HOT IN ... Wimbledon. A selection of luxury lettings properties currently on the market.

9THE WORD Barnes spirit. Village setting complete with duck pond creates a strong community, reports Sandra Carline.

28HEADS-UP Looking further afield. Londoners moving to the country are search beyond the traditional commuter belt.

45EXCLUSIVELY SOUTH Dancing on the Common. Boogie the night away at a house with a dance floor and mirrored walls.

55EVENTS Cue the violins, sigh at the romantic views, or even pop the question. Five ideas for Valentines Day.

58THE PROJECT High-tech Victoriana. The man who had fun building a futuristic house Jenny Knight reports.

58NEW HOMES Meeting demand. New-builds are increasingly important to cover Londons housing needs, reports Clive Moon.

62MONEY Rate rise delay. Increase prospect is pushed a little further beyond the horizon reports Duncan Farmer.

62MORTGAGES Check out the facts, figures and interest rates in our current best buys.

133EXCLUSIVELY COUNTRY Historic farmhouse. Grade II* listed home from 16th century is second oldest house in Burgess Hill.

FOR SALE & TO LET

75SOUTH WEST LONDON Complete package. On the right side in the best part of the prettiest road in the exclusive Toast Rack.

123SOUTH EAST LONDON Georgian grandeur. Marble fireplaces and ornate cornices feature in this conservation area home.

151LETTINGS LOWDOWN Supply shift. More landlords choose to sell, reducing rentals stock, reports RachelHanniquet-Brooking.

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marketviewAfter a soaring sales market in 2014 it looks as if this year will be the turn of the lettings

market, says Jenny Knight.

Agents report more corporate clients, more international interest and a steady demand from families and young professionals, as well as new buy-to-let investors.

Charles Weller of Palace Gate Lettings says: The mainstay of our market are professional sharers looking for flats. Quality is the key. Nicer one to three-bed properties that are a maximum 10 minutes from a tube station are snapped up. We also see new graduates looking for three or four-bedroom houses to share.

According to Clare Hampson of Savills, almost 40 per cent of tenants now rent from a lifestyle choice rather than necessity. A strengthening economy and more buoyant employment market has translated to a pick up in the prime lettings market in the South West of London, she says.

The redevelopment in Battersea, along the river, has seen an influx of investors, who will offer their properties for rental. Rents have risen in the last five years by 25.6 per cent and they are expected to rise a further 20.4 per cent leading up to 2019.

Lettings in the Clapham, Battersea and Wandsworth area achieved a record 48 per square foot in 2014. This year the lettings market is expected to be exciting and fruitful with a good level of stock and a good level of demand.

One of the trends boosting lettings is buyers who rent while they gut and renovate their new home before taking up residence.

According to Tom Crouch of John Thorogood, buyers rent for up to a year while they supervise a loft extension, side return and basement.

He says: Americans, Canadians, Europeans and Australians are moving into South London. Some letters are trying out the area before buying and others get into the catchment area of a school while they look for a house they want to buy.

Ruth Barr of Knight Frank says corporate tenants have brought new life to the 5000 to 8000 a month rental bracket in Wimbledon.

We have even seen some corporate lets of up to 12,000 a month. This area is attractive to people with children to educate including Russians, Germans and Norwegians. A lot of young professionals are committing to tenancies of 24 months or more as they come out of the sales market and decide to hunker down and save hard.

Musician, philanthropist and Police supremo Sting is set to become an Englishman in Battersea. He is promising to be a well-behaved neighbour after buying a luxury apartment at the 8bn Battersea Power Station redevelopment.

Sting, 63, and his wife Trudie Styler are said to have bought one of the homes in Phase Three, which includes 1305 flats and penthouses at the scheme designed by Lord Foster and Los Angeles-based Frank Gehry.

Homes around the Grade II* listed former power station will border a pedestrianised high street in an area to be known as Electric Boulevard.

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whats hot in...WIMBLEDON

High StreetNewly renovated, this unique first floor two-bedroom apartment with large private terrace and two bathrooms is set in the Grade II listed former fire station.

3000 a month

Robert Holmes 0208 879 9669

St Marys RoadContemporary four-bedroom house is designed to blend luxury with comfort. Fourth double bedroom with en suite shower room is ideal for a nanny or guests.

8500 a month

Knight Frank 0208 946 9811

Marryat PlaceNewly built family house with four or five bedrooms and a split-level reception room offers a stylish contemporary design encased in a classical exterior.

9000 a month

Savills 0208 971 8181

Luxury lettings

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House on Quakers estate

Guide price 995,000St Nons is an updated three-bedroom detached house in the village of Jordans in the Chiltern Hills. Surrounded by open countryside and woodland, the property is a few miles from the market town of Beaconsfield.

The village takes its name from Old Jordans, the farmstead where Quaker farmers lived in the 17th Century. When land became available in 1915, Quakers created the Jordans Village Estate. Savills on 01494 731950.

out of town buy

the wordSpecial report by Sandra Carline, head of Savills Barnes

2014 was a varied year for the property market in Barnes: it began with a bang, with rising demand and low stock levels creating price increases and sealed bid scenarios. By summer, increased stock levels and price sensitivity crept back into the market, a trend that continued throughout the second half of the year.

Political uncertainty ahead of the next general election and mansion tax proposals have both added an element of caution, while the most recent development in the market has been stamp duty reform. This has been very positive news for first-time buyers and second steppers.

Although prime properties are seeing increases in their stamp duty tax, we do expect buyers to adjust to the new costs and for this to be absorbed by the market in the long term, with Savills Research currently predicting growth of 20 per cent in Barnes by 2019.

Barnes remains a popular location for buyers looking for a London home with a village feel. Centred on an attractive duck pond, Barnes

offers traditional delights such as a country-style pub, butcher, fishmonger and Saturday farmers market.

UK buyers are the most prominent across all price brackets in the area, followed by Western Europeans. Barnes has a large Swedish community, supported by the Swedish School in Lonsdale Road and Totally Swedish shop in the village.

Barnes has a strong community spirit with 88 per cent of purchasers buying property in the area as their main residence. In comparison to more central enclaves of London, buyers are attracted to the larger gardens and increased space they can find in Barnes and other areas of South West London.

There are a number of natural open spaces to enjoy in the area including the green, common and riverside walks close to the boundaries of the London Wetlands Centre. Highly regarded schools in the area include St Pauls, Colet Court, The Harrodian, Barnes Primary and St Osmonds.

Currently on the market, we have a striking and innovative Victorian house by award winning architects De Matos Ryan, whose focus was to create a contemporary space within a period building to provide for both family living and entertainment using the lasted innovations and highest specification materials. The property on Lonsdale Road has a guide price of 4.5m.

Gardens front and rear were designed by Chelsea double gold medal winner Luciano Giubbilei. The house is arranged over five floors, with a stunning Poliform kitchen on the lower ground floor along with a family room with a wall of glass opening out onto the garden. The property benefits from a great position close to the transport links at Hammersmith Broadway.

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Rachel Hanniquet-Brooking, lettings manager for Hamptons Clapham, recommends a favourite eatery

Kerbisher & Malt,

50 Abbeville Road,Clapham SW4 020

3417 4350

Where?Abbeville Village, just a few doors

down from where my parents used to live.

Whats it like?

You receive a warm welcome the moment you step inside. Stylish branding and the interior dcor are welcoming and there are separate areas for takeaway or

dining in.

And the food?Its all fresh and hand-prepared daily

and you can tell! The 5 small fish and chip special is a definite winner in my family and perfect

for a hungry three-year-old. The homemade tartare

sauce is the best Ive ever tasted.

bestbites

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Cicada Road SW18 1,199,999 This spacious four-bedroom house located on a sought after tree-lined street, bene ts from a large west facing garden and the potential to extend (subject to planning permission). Freehold. EPC=E.

Battersea: 020 7228 9292 [email protected]

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Emmanuel Road SW12 995,000Located on a prestigious road in Clapham South, this superb three-bedroom family house comprises a

large reception room and a modern eat-in kitchen leading out to a beautiful garden. EPC=E

Balham: 020 8673 4377 [email protected]

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Chivalry Road SW11 1,200 per weekThis stunning three-bedroom property is situated in a converted synagogue and boasts high ceilings,

ample entertaining space and beautiful wooden oors. EPC=E

Battersea: 020 7228 9292 [email protected]

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Old Devonshire Road SW12 950 per weekLocated on a popular residential street in the heart of Balham, this superb six-bedroom house with a

large private garden boasts a mix of period charm with a modern twist. EPC=E

Balham: 020 8673 9911 [email protected]

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Savills ClaphamRobin [email protected]

020 3430 6900

3 reception rooms media room/gym kitchen/breakfast/family room 7 double bedrooms (2 en suite) 2 further bath/shower rooms utility room/cloakroom cellar rooms 59ft x 58ft garden off-street parking 504 sq m (5,423 sq ft) EPC=F

IMPOSING DETACHED FAMILY HOUSE WITH OFF-STREET PARKINGravenslea road, sw12

Guide 4.975 million Freehold

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Savills ClaphamCaroline [email protected]

020 8673 4111

4 reception rooms kitchen/dining/family room master bedroom with en suite bathroom 5 further bedrooms (2 en suite) further bathroom 193ft garden garage carriage driveway 481 sq m (5,180 sq ft) EPC=C

STUNNING FAMILY HOUSE SET BEHIND GATES AND CARRIAGE DRIVEWAYdulwich common, se21

Guide 5 million Freehold

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Savills ClaphamRobin [email protected]

020 3430 6900

3 reception rooms media room/gym kitchen/breakfast/family room 7 double bedrooms (2 en suite) 2 further bath/shower rooms utility room/cloakroom cellar rooms 59ft x 58ft garden off-street parking 504 sq m (5,423 sq ft) EPC=F

IMPOSING DETACHED FAMILY HOUSE WITH OFF-STREET PARKINGravenslea road, sw12


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Savills ClaphamCaroline [email protected]

020 8673 4111

4 reception rooms kitchen/dining/family room master bedroom with en suite bathroom 5 further bedrooms (2 en suite) further bathroom 193ft garden garage carriage driveway 481 sq m (5,180 sq ft) EPC=C

STUNNING FAMILY HOUSE SET BEHIND GATES AND CARRIAGE DRIVEWAYdulwich common, se21


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KILLIESER AVENUE, SW2

Savills Clapham [email protected] 020 8673 4111


Reception room kitchen/breakfast room 4 bedrooms (1 en suite) further bathroom cloakroom cellar garden 173 sq m (1,866 sq ft) EPC=D

LEATHWAITE ROAD, sw11

Savills Northcote Road [email protected] 020 3428 2222


Double reception room kitchen/dining room 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms utility room garden 134 sq m (1,444 sq ft) EPC=E

TROTT STREET, SW11

Savills Battersea Bridge [email protected] 020 3402 1900


Double reception room conservatory kitchen/dining room 5 bedrooms 2 bath/shower rooms cloakroom cellar 58ftsouth-facing garden off-street parking 216 sq m (2,320 sq ft) EPC=F

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020 8877 1222

IMMACULATELY PRESENTEDHOUSE WITH AN ABUNDANCEOF ENTERTAINING SPACE

aspley road, sw18


Double reception room dining room breakfastroom kitchen 5 bedrooms 3 bath/showerrooms utility room cloakroom garden 234 sq m (2,522 sq ft) EPC=D


020 8877 1222

ELEGANT AND BEAUTIFULLYEXTENDED SEMI-DETACHEDFAMILY HOUSE

lyford road, sw18


Double reception room family room/dining room kitchen 6 bedrooms (1 en suite) 3 further bathrooms utility room cloakroom 2 store rooms 70ft south-west facing garden 338 sq m (3,637 sq ft) EPC=C

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KILLIESER AVENUE, SW2



Reception room kitchen/breakfast room 4 bedrooms (1 en suite) further bathroom cloakroom cellar garden 173 sq m (1,866 sq ft) EPC=D

LEATHWAITE ROAD, sw11

Savills Northcote Road [email protected] 020 3428 2222


Double reception room kitchen/dining room 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms utility room garden 134 sq m (1,444 sq ft) EPC=E

TROTT STREET, SW11

Savills Battersea Bridge [email protected] 020 3402 1900


Double reception room conservatory kitchen/dining room 5 bedrooms 2 bath/shower rooms cloakroom cellar 58ftsouth-facing garden off-street parking 216 sq m (2,320 sq ft) EPC=F

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IMMACULATELY PRESENTEDHOUSE WITH AN ABUNDANCEOF ENTERTAINING SPACE

aspley road, sw18


Double reception room dining room breakfastroom kitchen 5 bedrooms 3 bath/showerrooms utility room cloakroom garden 234 sq m (2,522 sq ft) EPC=D


020 8877 1222

ELEGANT AND BEAUTIFULLYEXTENDED SEMI-DETACHEDFAMILY HOUSE

lyford road, sw18


Double reception room family room/dining room kitchen 6 bedrooms (1 en suite) 3 further bathrooms utility room cloakroom 2 store rooms 70ft south-west facing garden 338 sq m (3,637 sq ft) EPC=C

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Savills Northcote RoadNathan [email protected]

020 3428 2224

NEWLY REFURBISHEDAPARTMENT OVERLOOKINGCLAPHAM COMMON

clapham common west side, sw4

Furnished 510 per week+ 276 inc VAT one-off admin fee andother charges may apply*

2 bedrooms open plan reception room/kitchen bathroom 63 sq m (682 sq ft) Council Tax=E EPC=E

Savills ClaphamAntonia [email protected]

020 8673 4111

STUNNING PENTHOUSE WITHVIEWS OVER LONDON

balham hill, sw12

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

3 bedrooms reception room open plan kitchen/dining room 2 bathrooms w.c. roof terrace 152 sq m (1,638 sq ft) Council Tax=F EPC=B


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Savills WandsworthCharlotte [email protected]

020 8877 1222

CONTEMPORARY APARTMENT INTHE HEART OF WANDSWORTH

beacon tower, sw18

Flexible furnishings 520 per week+ 276 inc VAT one-off admin fee andother charges may apply*

2 bedrooms open plan reception room/kitchen 2 bathrooms 84 sq m (902 sq ft) Council Tax=TBC EPC=B

Savills Battersea BridgeClare [email protected]

020 3430 6900

BEAUTIFULLY REFURBISHEDFAMILY HOME

rush hill road, sw11


5 bedrooms 2 reception rooms study kitchen 3 bathrooms roof terrace garden 285 sq m (3,063 sq ft) Council Tax=F EPC=C

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Savills Northcote RoadNathan [email protected]

020 3428 2224

NEWLY REFURBISHEDAPARTMENT OVERLOOKINGCLAPHAM COMMON

clapham common west side, sw4

Furnished 510 per week+ 276 inc VAT one-off admin fee andother charges may apply*

2 bedrooms open plan reception room/kitchen bathroom 63 sq m (682 sq ft) Council Tax=E EPC=E

Savills ClaphamAntonia [email protected]

020 8673 4111

STUNNING PENTHOUSE WITHVIEWS OVER LONDON

balham hill, sw12


3 bedrooms reception room open plan kitchen/dining room 2 bathrooms w.c. roof terrace 152 sq m (1,638 sq ft) Council Tax=F EPC=B


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Savills WandsworthCharlotte [email protected]

020 8877 1222

CONTEMPORARY APARTMENT INTHE HEART OF WANDSWORTH

beacon tower, sw18

Flexible furnishings 520 per week+ 276 inc VAT one-off admin fee andother charges may apply*

2 bedrooms open plan reception room/kitchen 2 bathrooms 84 sq m (902 sq ft) Council Tax=TBC EPC=B

Savills Battersea BridgeClare [email protected]

020 3430 6900

BEAUTIFULLY REFURBISHEDFAMILY HOME

rush hill road, sw11


5 bedrooms 2 reception rooms study kitchen 3 bathrooms roof terrace garden 285 sq m (3,063 sq ft) Council Tax=F EPC=C

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Guide price: 2,400,000

Elsynge Road, Wandsworth SW18Four bedroom house of over 2,600 sq ft with a south facing garden and off-street parking close to Wandsworth Common. Good transport links at Clapham Junction into Victoria/Waterloo. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, garden, private parking. EPC: D. Approximately 247 sq m (2,659 sq ft)[email protected]: 020 8682 7771


Burntwood Close, Wandsworth SW18Five bedroom semi-detached house close to Wandsworth Common with off-street parking and a south west facing garden. Good transport links at Wandsworth Common and Earlsfield over ground stations with Bellevue road nearby. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, garden, private parking. EPC: D. Approximately 215 sq m (2,314 sq ft)[email protected]: 020 8682 7771

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Sarsfeld Road, Wandsworth SW12A handsome townhouse close to Wandsworth Common and Bellevue Road. Good transport links at Wandsworth Common and Balham underground. 4/5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1/2 reception rooms, garden. EPC: D. Approxiamately 199 sq m (2,142 sq ft)[email protected]: 020 8682 7771


Heslop Road, Wandsworth SW12A superb five bedroom semi-detached Victorian family house with a 50ft garden close to Bellevue Road and Balham. Good transport links available at Wandsworth Common station and both Balham underground and mainline station. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, garden. EPC: F. Approximately 210.7 sq m (2,270 sq ft)[email protected]: 020 8682 7771







Clapham Common North Side, Clapham SW4One bedroom flat with views of Clapham CommonThis unique one bedroom apartment is situated on the first floor of one of the most prominent buildings in Clapham. The property is presented to a superior standard throughout, it has a large entertaining area with high ceilings and period features. Bedroom, bathroom, reception room, two balconies, first floor. EPC: E. Approximately 110 sq m (1,184 sq ft)

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KnightFrank.co.uk/[email protected] 3667 6750

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Clapham Common North Side, Clapham SW45 bedroom Victorian home overlooking Clapham CommonA superb five bedroom Victorian property with a contemporary design and a garage situated in a much sought after residential area opposite Clapham Common. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, reception/dining room, cinema room, roof terrace, balcony, garden and garage. EPC rating E. Approximately 238 sq m (2,562 sq ft)

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KnightFrank.co.uk/[email protected] 3667 6750

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


Cottenham Park Road, Wimbledon SW20Built in 2009 and well maintained and presented, this semi-detached house offers flexible space and has wonderful southerly views. Master bedroom suite with dressing room, shower room and balcony, 3 further bedrooms, family bathroom, open plan kitchen/dining/family room, reception room, study/office, cloakroom, utility room, garage, underfloor heating. EPC: C. Approximately 226.7 sq m (2,440 sq ft)[email protected]: 020 8946 0026






8,000 per calendar month

Dungarvan Avenue, Putney SW15An immaculately presented family house close to Barnes mainline station. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, stunning open plan kitchen/breakfast room, balcony and beautiful rear garden. EPC: D.Available [email protected]: 020 8946 9811


Homefield Road, Wimbledon SW19A superbly located and totally refurbished family house in the very heart of Wimbledon Village. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast/family room, rear garden and off street parking. EPC: C.Available [email protected]: 020 8946 9811


St. Marys Road, Wimbledon SW19Contemporary family house in Wimbledon Village. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, garden and terrace, garage and off-street parking. EPC: C.Available [email protected]: 020 8946 9811


St. Marys Road, Wimbledon SW19Exceptional family house in a fantastic position in Wimbledon Village. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, rear garden, garage and off-street parking. EPC: F.Available [email protected]: 020 8946 9811

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






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Falling in love withall things ClaphamAnna Czaban, Lettings Manager, Knight Frank Clapham

During a gap year visit to London from her native Poland, Anna Czaban became besotted with all things Clapham. She loved it so much she stayed on and completed her management degree by distance learning.Now she is cementing her relationship with South London as manager of

Claphams new Knight Frank lettings in the heart of the vibrant old town. The smart new office decked out in Knight Franks distinctive red and white livery is

in The Polygon - two minutes walk from Clapham Common underground station. Thanks to Knight Franks network of agents spanning five continents from Australia

to Zimbabwe, Anna believes the new Clapham office will bring a global reach to lettings.

She says: Originally I didnt plan to stay in London, but I loved the people, the international air, the music, the theatre and I made so many friends.

She lived in Clapham for nearly eight years before moving to Streatham and says: I know the area from both sides as a tenant and as an agent. We work closely with the sales department to give people a complete view of the market. I love properties in South London. There is such a variety of apartments and houses, modern and period. Clapham old town is such an interesting place. Every day a new bar or restaurant seems to open.

Working with the lettings and sales team, Anna plans to get to know her customers and to give honest advice with up-to-date information on market conditions, and how to present property for the best results.

Since the new bureau opened in December, she reports they have been phenomenally busy with applicants, landlords and relocation agents talking about properties across south London from Clapham North and South and into Wandsworth and Balham.

Thanks to her previous experience working in south London, Anna knows the area well enough to beat traffic jams by using back streets, but to overcome parking problems and to boost the offices green credentials they plan to buy a bicycle. So keep an eye out for the agents with pedal power.

Knight Frank Clapham, 11 The Polygon, SW4 0JG. Tel: 020 3667 6753

Beacon Tower, Wandsworth SW18, 2 bed 2 bath, 520 per week, knightfrank.co.uk/CLQ210759

Bennerley Road, Battersea SW11, 3 bed 1 bath, 795 per week, knightfrank.co.uk/BAQ206508

Wandle Road, Wandsworth SW18, 6 bed 4 bath, 2,400 per week, knightfrank.co.uk/BAQ209792

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Helping to raise rental standardsFoxtons has joined the new London Rental Standard, a voluntary scheme launched by Mayor of London Boris Johnson to promote higher standards in the private rented sector.

The LRS is also designed to reassure tenants that they are renting from a professional agent who will comply with all the necessary legislation such as deposit protection and safety certificates. Membership is based on existing accreditation with industry-recognised schemes.

Lori Thompson, Foxtons director of Customer Services, said: We work to the highest of standards and have been a voluntary member of the key governing bodies for many years helping to raise standards within the industry.

Foxtons recently won three trophies at the prestigious Estate Agency Awards in association with The Times and Sunday Times: Gold for Best Customer Service (Large Agency), Silver for Best Website, and Bronze for Best Large Estate Agency.

Lori Thompson, centre, is pictured at the Lancaster Hotel receiving the Gold Award from entrepreneur Michelle Mone OBE and award sponsor Simon Whale of Reapit.

Fundraisers deliver gifts for housing charityFundraising by Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward last year for the charity Housing for Women reached a total of 14,000 following a donation of 3300 in December.

KFH staff helped to spread Christmas cheer by hand-delivering 50 store vouchers, personalised Christmas cards, toys, clothes and donations to the women and children sheltered by the charity over the festive season.

Anna Macleod, KFH head of Marketing and Communication, said: Housing Londoners is at the core of our business and we are very happy to have continued our support for the London based charity.

KFH staff are pictured delivering toys to the Housing for Women team. From left: Genevieve Collier; Kelly Durdey, KFH Blackheath lettings manager; Penny Guest, KFH regional lettings director; Grace Moloney and Natasha Clayden, Blackheath sales and lettings administrators; Jayne Martin; Judith Banjoko.

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Robin Chatwin, head of Savills South West London

We have already seen a busy start to the year with people keen to continue investing in London

property. Even with the upcoming general election, we believe there are plenty of deals to be done in the first half of 2015.

This is particularly true for properties priced under 1m, where the recent change in stamp duty rates has reduced the cost of buying, making the market more accessible to first-time buyers and second-steppers.

Realistic pricing and good presentation will be key to success for vendors, while the strength of the Savills brand will continue to help us achieve the best possible results for clients.

Tyrone Eneh, sales manager at Kinleigh Folkard &

Haywards Crystal Palace branch Last autumn through

to the end of the year saw balance return to the market. With more properties on the market, buyers had more choice. Expect this more moderate market to continue in 2015, with a lull prior to and following the May general election, as many will wait to see how interest rates and other aspects of the property market will be affected.

In addition, with demand being one of the key factors that typically influence the sales market, combined with the high levels of available stock we are currently seeing, the market should continue to be appealing for buyers.

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Will it be a buyers market until early summer?

Century 21 grants 21 franchisesCentury 21 UK granted agreements to open 21 new franchise offices during 2014 in a significant period of growth and development generated by parent company Shepherd Direct.

Sixteen of the new franchises are in London, including offices in Battersea, Blackheath, Borough, Chiswick, Elephant & Castle, Fulham and Sloane Square.

Rob Clifford, chief executive of Century 21 UK and group commercial director of Shepherd Direct, said: Our aim now is to continue this level of recruitment and to continue to market our offering and brand to the many entrepreneurial individuals who are seeking a quality partner to make the most of this positive marketplace.

In April 2013 Shepherd Direct Ltd (SDL Group) acquired the licence to operate the Century 21 estate agency and lettings brand throughout the UK, Channel Islands, Gibraltar and Isle of Man. Shepherd Direct recently completed a deal with Sigma/Gatehouse Bank to build over 6000 new rental properties across the country.

Off the ramp Motor mechanics Denys Coates (right) and Mick Wicking have closed the garage door for the final time at Bolingbroke Motors, their business in Battersea.

The two owners are retiring and hitting the road after repairing and maintaining the vehicles of motorists in SW11 and beyond for the past 33 years. Their premises in Bennerley Road were used for vehicle repairs for more than 100 years. (Picture by Johnny Armstead.)

Londoners lookfurther afield

The number of properties sold for 1m or more across England and Wales excluding London during the first six months of 2014 was 44 per cent higher than the corresponding period in 2013.

As the ripple effect of stronger market performance moved out from London in 2014, sales picked

up across the country, reports Oliver Knight, editorial and research executive for Knight Frank.

The bulk of prime activity was concentrated on southern England and the Home Counties. The majority of 1m-plus sales in the first half of 2014 were located around the transport corridors of the M3, M4 and the M40, said Knight (pictured).

These markets benefit from their proximity to London and excellent transport links back to the capital, good schools and local amenities.

Most Londoners are still moving to familiar commuter-belt territory in the Home Counties, but others have looked further afield.

In Bath, for example, the number of Londoners who purchased a property doubled compared to 2013, while buyers from the capital made up 24 per cent of sales in Cirencester, 26 per cent in Stow and 44 per cent in Haslemere.

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Crockerton Road, SW17A substantial double fronted Victorian home

which has been sympathetically and expertly

restored. All rooms are of generous proportions

with principal reception rooms running either side

of the elegant hall. The kitchen/breakfast room

leads to the 44ft landscaped rear garden and also

to the restored original conservatory. The first and

second floors include seven bedrooms, one of

which is laid out as a library/sitting room.

2,500,000 Freehold

Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

Sympathetically restoredDouble fronted house

Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Clapham 020 8875 7995

Clapham Common 020 7924 8955

East Dulwich 020 8875 7999

Earlsfield 020 8971 7070

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522

Wandsworth 020 8875 8899


Wimbledon 020 3750 9111

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Clarence Avenue, SW4Set back from the road this detached 1930s family house, provides

generously proportioned accommodation with scope to extend both on

the ground floor and into the loft (STPP). The ground floor comprises two

reception rooms, kitchen/diner and a shower room. The first floor has

four bedrooms and a bathroom. Externally there is a garden which leads

directly to the garage and off street parking.

1,225,000 Freehold

Clapham 020 8875 7995

Detached family homeSuperbly appointed

Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Clapham 020 8875 7995




Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522



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Harberson Road, SW12 A stunning and immaculately presented four

double bedroom Victorian family home with two

bathrooms, a double reception room, stylish kitchen

diner, guest cloak room and private garden located

on a popular road in Central Balham. This beautiful

house has been fully refurbished throughout and is

arranged over three levels.

1,150,000 Freehold

Balham 020 8675 6565

Stunning conditionFour double bedrooms

Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Clapham 020 8875 7995




Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522



Wimbledon 020 3750 9111



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Thorncliffe Road, SW2A Victorian family house which has been elegantly decorated

throughout. The ground floor comprises a wide double reception room,

fitted kitchen, a utility area, WC and access to a South facing garden.

There is also the added benefit of a cellar. Over the first and second

floors are four bedrooms and two bathrooms, one of which is ensuite.

The large loft is suitable for conversion (STPP).

1,100,000 Freehold

Clapham 020 8875 7995

Exquisite houseBeautifully presented

Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Clapham 020 8875 7995




Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522



Wimbledon 020 3750 9111



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Mayford Road, SW12A two double bedroom ground floor garden flat having been

converted from a late Victorian house. The flat has more

recently been extended into the side return and now has an

open plan kitchen/breakfast/reception room with one wall of

bi-folding doors leading onto the private rear garden. There

is also a small courtyard approached via the second bedroom

and a cellar.

795,000 Share Of Freehold

Balham 020 8675 6565

Period conversionPrivate garden

Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Clapham 020 8875 7995




Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522



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Private development

Philip Walk, SE15A unique and stunning top floor loft apartment, set in a detached house

within this private gated development. This exceptional yet versatile

property offers the buyer flexible living space which includes a large

reception room with mezzanine sleeping area, bathroom and walk in

shower room, bedroom, black high gloss kitchen and stripped wooden

flooring. The property further benefits from a cobbled driveway and

parking for one car.

474,950 Leasehold

Dulwich 020 8875 7999

Stunning apartment

Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Clapham 020 8875 7995




Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522



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Alexandra Road, SW19An attractive five bedroom Victorian house

presented in exceptional condition throughout.

Offering expansive living space which includes

a reception room, kitchen/dining room with bi

folding doors leading to a private rear garden. To

the first floor there are three double bedrooms

and two bathrooms and on the top floor there

is a further double bedroom with en-suite and a

large single bedroom/study.

830 per week

Wimbledon 020 3750 9111

Generous accommodationStylish interior

Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Clapham 020 8875 7995




Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522



Wimbledon 020 3750 9111



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Rosebury Road, SW2A fabulous terraced house with spacious accommodation

comprising a reception room, eat in kitchen, four double

bedrooms, a wet room, an additional family bathroom, cellar

and private rear garden. Situated on a pretty residential road

within easy reach of the buzzing atmosphere, abundance of

bars, restaurants and other amenities that Brixton, Clapham

Common, Clapham North and Streatham Hill have to offer.

652 per week


Spacious accommodationFantastic location

Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Clapham 020 8875 7995




Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522



Wimbledon 020 3750 9111



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Brudenell Road, SW17A beautiful four bedroom period house located

in the heart of Tooting offering great transport

links including Tooting Bec, Tooting Broadway and

Wandsworth Common stations. The property is

offered in excellent condition and boasts a 26ft

through reception room, four bedrooms, two

bathrooms, contemporary kitchen breakfast room

with concertina doors leading onto patio landscaped

garden.

576 per week

Tooting 020 8767 0522

Beautiful houseLandscape garden

Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Clapham 020 8875 7995




Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522



Wimbledon 020 3750 9111



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Strathville Road, SW18A beautifully presented mid terrace Victorian house with a private rear

garden. The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, living room,

kitchen/breakfast room, three double bedrooms with en-suite to the

master, family bathroom and a southerly aspect rear garden. The property

is situated in one of the areas premier roads within close proximity to

Earlsfield railway station and Garratt Lanes array of amenities.

531 per week


Beautifully extended

Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Clapham 020 8875 7995




Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522



Wimbledon 020 3750 9111



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Dancing on the Common Henderson Road forms part of an exclusive collection of streets known as the Toast Rack, due to its layout, reaching into Wandsworth Common off Trinity Road.

Currently for sale at the high-prestige address is this superb six-bedroom, semi-detached house with a 46ft rear garden. It has plenty of retained original features, high ceilings and cornices and its flexible living space on five floors is ideal for both family living and entertaining.

On the ground floor, the drawing room has a bay window, open fireplace and fitted dwarf cupboards with shelving above. The extended kitchen, breakfast and sitting room features granite-topped units, integrated appliances and an island breakfast bar. Theres a dining area, sitting room or office area, and French windows into the garden.

You can dance the night away on the lower ground floor, which has been converted to create a sensational family room with a wooden dance floor and mirrored walls. It also has a large bay window and high ceiling.

The first floor contains the grand master bedroom with steps down to a luxury en suite bathroom and built-in wardrobes, as well as another double bedroom and a single or study. The upper floors ideal for the children have four bedrooms, two bathrooms and access to extensive loft space.

Perfect for outdoor dining or family games, the south-facing garden has a patio and an artificial lawn surrounded by trees and shrubs. Theres also useful side access from the front of the house into the kitchen and utility room.

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The thrill of The ChaseA glass faade at the rear of this five-bedroom Victorian house in Clapham overlooks the rear garden and summerhouse and floods the newly updated interior with natural light.

The semi-detached property at The Chase has been refurbished to high standards by the current owner and is fitted with modern home technology such as mood lighting, surround sound in the lower ground floor and reception, and top-of-the-range air conditioning throughout.

A raised ground floor entrance opens into an elegant bay-fronted double reception room with bespoke shelving, solid wood flooring and a contemporary gas fireplace. Stairs lead down to a superb kitchen and dining room featuring marble-topped units, floor-to-ceiling cupboards, integrated Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, and a large central island.

French windows at the rear of the kitchen and dining space open out onto an impressive paved terrace perfect for outside dining overlooking the west-facing landscaped garden and lawn with feature lighting. The lower ground floor also has separate street access.

A spectacular master bedroom suite on the second floor has a vaulted ceiling, fully fitted dressing room and a luxury bathroom with a steam room, twin sinks and a custom-fitted marble sunken Jacuzzi. A double guest suite on the top floor has a dual aspect and freestanding bath.

New England shutters are fitted at the front of the house, where theres off-street parking for two cars. The Chase is close to Clapham Common and the specialist shops and restaurants of Clapham Old Town.

The Chase, Clapham SW4, 3.25m, Knight Frank Clapham 020 3667 6750

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This impressive five-bedroom semi-detached

Victorian family house has off-street parking for two cars and good side access to a large gardenRobert French, Knight Frank Clapham


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Be inspired by park life at modern Dulwich homeAuthor and art critic John Ruskin, who lived at Herne Hill, and his Victorian contemporary the poet Robert Browning, whose home was in Camberwell, were both inspired by the wonders of nature at Dulwich Wood.

Nearby Dulwich Park, which opened its gates in 1890, was previously farmland and a group of meadows known as Five Fields. Many of the ancient boundary oaks are still standing today.

Queen Mary, wife of George V and the present Queens grandmother, was a regular visitor to the park and particularly enjoyed the American Garden, famous for its rhododendrons. One of the park gates is named after her.

A grand five-bedroom contemporary house in sought-after Alleyn Park is handy for both Dulwich Park and Dulwich Wood, and has its own spectacular 140ft garden that includes a swimming pool.

Inside living space of more than 2632 sq ft is arranged on three floors and features high quality fixtures and fittings. The ground floor contains three reception rooms, a kitchen and the master bedroom, and the upper floor has four more bedrooms, an office and a study. The property also offers off-street parking.

Dulwich Preparatory School is nearby, and the nearest stations are Sydenham Hill, West Dulwich and Gipsy Hill. Lordship Lane and Crystal Palace are also within easy reach. Refurbished in 2006, Dulwich Parks 29 hectares offer historic features, picnic spots and a large childrens playground.

Alleyn Park, Dulwich Village SE21, 2.25m, Foxtons Dulwich 020 8613 6200

This unique, artfully decorated property would make a wonderful family home in this

established South London areaWarren McCann, Foxtons Dulwich

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High-tech VictorianaThe man who wanted to have fun building a futuristic house explains his golden touch to Jenny Knight.

Prepare to weep, all you south Londoners staggering under the weight of enormous mortgages. When Edward Kalfayan bought his house in Wimbledon aged 22, it cost just 4750.

He was studying mathematics and engineering science at Oxford living on a grant and tiny scholarship - but his 20-year mortgage was covered by rent from three tenants occupying part of the house in Clifton Road.

Times and prices change but Edward, now 86, hasnt lost his touch with property.

He decided to build a second house in part of the large garden and retained architect Brian Smith, known for his recreation of the style of the distinctive Victorian villas in nearby Castlenau Road, Barnes.

Edward says: Brian specialises in London stock brick in 1840s style. I wanted the house to be in harmony with the surroundings, not an incongruous sort of new build.

Smith drew up plans for a handsome four-bedroom house but was shocked when Edward told him that a high-tech house would be concealed behind the Victorian faade.

As a futurist I wanted to have fun. I dismissed wind-power, solar panels and heat exchange and settled on condensing boilers because sadly fuel cell technology

for domestic use is still not yet available.Instead I went in for high insulation with a

Scandinavian-style timber-framed structure. The architect was reluctant because he had never used this before. The frame came down on an enormous articulated lorry and went up in a day.

Misgivings were unnecessary because the house where Edward lives with his wife Angela, a head teacher, is a total success. There is a kitchen with windows that catch the morning light and also the setting sun with an eat-in conservatory attached. The basement contains a sizeable cinema room and a self-contained flat with a separate entrance.

A ventilation unit filters dust and pollen, changing the air every 48 hours. There is a high-security burglar alarm system with cameras recording all that goes on around the outside of the house.

He says: I used only top quality materials. There is parquet flooring throughout and under-floor heating. Normally the temperature from the hot water would damage the floors but because there is so little heat loss the water temperature can be much lower.

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Famous interior designers quoted 100,000 but Collette Hanlon from Norfolk sourced the furnishings, mirrors, lights, paintings and ornaments in 14 days and installed them in one day for a quarter of that price.

Gaggenau and Miele appliances in all. Work surfaces have the look of silky back granite and are made of hardened glass, almost impossible to damage.

The Kalfayans plan to move into the ground floor flat in the original house.

Clifton Road, Wimbledon Village SW19, 2.75m, Foxtons 0208 605 2900

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Wandsworth: This four to five-bedroom apartment close to the Common in Wexford Road has a landscaped garden.

the smoke 1.45m

Knight Frank 020 8682 7777

the burbs 1.5m

Surrey: Set in 11 acres in Hindhead, this secluded house and its detached annexe are away from any through roads.

Savills 01252 729000

the sticks 1,375,000

Hampshire: Bridge Farm is a large family house in mature private grounds with a tennis court and a swimming pool.

Knight Frank Haslemere 01428 770 560

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Do you really think that all estate agents are the same?Well actually you are probably right, more or less. Even though some big estate agent chains insist that they are more caring, or more passionate or more local!

At Sheraton Law we get great results, and have done so for over the 30 years that we have been dealing with properties around Clapham, Battersea, Balham and Brixton.

We really do believe in courtesy and integrity coupled with a tailored personal service; so why not choose a truly local agent who is caring and passionate about what they do but doesnt have an expensive commission fuelled corporate culture.

Sheraton Law Same great results Only Better!

For more information:sheratonlaw.com 020 7627 5566 [email protected]

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Estate AgentKnight Frank

PositionAssociate in Clapham office

Cue the violins, sigh at the romantic views, or even pop the question. Five ideas for Valentines Day around South.

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1 CHELSEA VALENTINES WEDDING FAIRCHELSEA OLD TOWN HALLSAT 7 FEB

A host of the capitals top wedding experts showcase their finest products and services to make your wedding a day to remember. See the latest bridal gowns on the catwalk too. weddingfairs.com

4 THE DECKST VALENTINES POP-UP RESTAURANTSAT 14 FEB

For one night only, The Deck on the roof of the National Theatre is being transformed into a stunning pop-up restaurant. Enjoy the panoramic views across London.nationaltheatre.org.uk

3 VALENTINES DAY CRUISESBATEAUX LONDONSAT 14 FEB

Youll be welcomed aboard with a glass of champagne and a red rose before a sumptuous four-course dinner. Have the ring ready as music plays to the romantic London backdrop.bateauxlondon.com

2 THE VIEW FROM THE SHARDSAT 14 FEB

Sip champagne, serenaded by a string quartet, while watching the sun set over London from 800ft above the ground in the south-west corner of The View.theviewfromtheshard.com

5 VALENTINES DINNERCANNIZARO HOUSE, WIMBLEDONSAT 14 FEB

Seduction, sex, scandal Cannizaro House has seen it all after playing host to Lord Tennyson, Henry James, Oscar Wilde and friends. Book a two-night Valentines Break. cannizarohouse.com

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Where do you live?Earlsfield.

What and where was your first London home?I grew up in Wimbledon Park and have always lived close by.

Favourite open space in London?Wimbledon Common is stunning in all seasons. I spend many Sunday afternoons getting lost as my husky, Milo, leads me on his walks.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?Teaching myself to play the guitar, which my flatmates thoroughly enjoyed every moment of.

If you could edit your past, what would you change?I wouldve learnt lots of languages, including Mandarin, when I was younger. After two years of Spanish lessons, Ive realised its much more difficult with ageing brain cells.

Aside from property, whats your most expensive purchase?My travel ticket around the world bought in my early twenties. Favourite destinations: Thailand and Vegas, baby!

The album that changed your life?Bruce Springsteens Born In The USA. It reminds me of Saturday night discos dancing in the kitchen with my parents when I was little.

How do you relax?Bikram Yoga, dog walks, eating good food and lying in the sunshine.

Which living person do you most admire and why?Jennifer Aniston: pushing 50 and no bingo wings. Top girl.

What is your most treasured possession?My father was a brilliant artist and when I was born he drew a picture for me showing how he imagined I would look when I was grown-up. I have the only copy hanging on my wall.

What is at the top of your bucket list?To explore South America, and carnival time in Brazil especially.

What is your guiltiest pleasure?Espresso Martinis and gourmet burgers.

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What does it have going for it?

Tooting Broadway is full of trendy bars, pubs and restaurants along the vibrant High Street. Tooting Bec Common offers fantastic open spaces and is famed for the largest lido in the UK.

Well connected?

Tooting offers easy access to the Northern Line from two underground stations, an overland station (with links to Blackfriars and Kings Cross stations) and good bus routes, making Tooting very convenient for gaining access into the city.

And the schools?

St Boniface and St Anslems primary schools are both highly regarded in the area, as is Graveney School as a sought-after secondary school among families.

Hangout at...

The Castle, The Antelope and Graveney and Meadow are all popular watering holes to meet friends on a lazy afternoon. Local independent restaurants such as Tota, Meza and The Chicken Shop are excellent for dinner.

Why Tooting? South asks Noel Lawrence, sales manager at KFH Tooting

Where to buy

The Tooting Graveney area offers period maisonettes and terraced houses close to transport links and local amenities, while Furzedown is popular for larger family homes close to excellent schools.

Pretoria Road, Furzedown SW16Totally refurbished four-bedroom terraced house features a huge kitchen and dining area.

1mKFH Tooting 020 8767 1400

Gem of the month

Battersea view

A two-minute walk from the River Thames and the bridge across it into Chelsea this grand refurbished house overlooking Battersea Park has five floors of versatile living and entertaining space.

Interior designed space features a raised ground floor containing a large and bright double reception room, with a wide bay window, built-in shelving and a dining area leading to the contemporary kitchen.

The kitchen features integrated Sub-Zero and Gaggenau appliances, an island, plenty of storage and preparation space, and two sets of doors leading to the west-facing garden landscaped garden.

The lower ground floor is a large and flexible area including a cinema room, gym area, modern shower room, and a double bedroom ideal for nanny or guests. You can access the garden from this floor too.

On the first floor, a bright and luxurious drawing room overlooks Battersea Park and is ideal for formal entertaining. A study or fifth bedroom leads to a west-facing roof terrace.

Albert Bridge Road, Battersea SW11, 5m, Douglas & Gordon 020 7720 8077

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New homes updateSpecial report by Clive Moon, head of Savills Wimbledon

2014 was another positive year for Savills Wimbledon, albeit with a trickier market than we saw in 2013. The recent stamp duty reform has been very positive news for first-time buyers and second steppers, and

although prime properties are seeing increases in their stamp duty tax, we do expect buyers to adjust to the new costs and for this to be absorbed by the market in the long term.

There will of course be some uncertainty ahead of the general election in the coming months, but weve already seen a busy start to the year with people keen to continue investing in London property. Furthermore, Savills Research currently predicts growth of over 20 per cent in Wimbledon by 2019.

With Londons population reaching its peak in January 2015 and set to continue to grow more, new homes are becoming ever more important to meet housing demand in the capital. In Wimbledon, there are a number of new developments currently available, three of which all offer exceptional family homes completed to the highest standard.

One of the newest developments on our patch is Petersgate, an outstanding collection by Cala Homes

on the Coombe Estate. The four properties will offer spacious family homes, some overlooking Coombe Wood golf course. The fabulous accommodation is split over three levels including garages and beautiful landscaped gardens.

Next up, Wimbledon Hill Park is an exceptional residential development by Berkeley Homes. This multi-unit scheme is a redesign of the former Atkinson Morley Hospital and is made up of a number of apartments and houses within the former Victorian hospital building and grounds. The superbly appointed, individually designed houses and apartments are complemented by grand architecture, elegant interiors and stunning landscaping. Only three of the eight are still on the market.

Finally, a second local development by Berkeley Homes is Marryat Place, where weve already sold three of the six homes close to Wimbledon Village. These wonderful five-bedroom, semi-detached houses offer excellent and stylish accommodation over four levels. The development enjoys a great location close to the All England Tennis Club and the homes have been meticulously designed.

(Left) Petersgate, Warren Road, Kingston KT2, from 2.95m, Savills Wimbledon 020 8971 8111

(Middle) Wimbledon Hill Park, West Wimbledon SW20, from 3.95m, Savills Wimbledon 020 8971 8111

(Right) Marryat Place, Wimbledon SW19, from 2.65m, Savills Wimbledon 020 8971 8111

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House on Richmond HillBuilt in 2011, this contemporary house by Cobham-based developer Avicam Homes stands on the mid-slopes of Richmond Hill, a few hundred yards from the town centre and Richmond Parks 2500 acres of deer-inhabited woodland.

Specifications and build quality are a high level. The five-bedroom house on Marchmont Road offers a practical but versatile layout, with generous lateral width and ceiling heights designed for both formal entertaining and everyday family life.

Excellent natural light flows through the home, and there are impressive open aspects at the rear. Living space includes a superb kitchen and dining room on the lower ground floor with folding glass doors to a terrace.

The main reception on the ground floor has French

windows that open out into the 40ft garden. There are three bathrooms and the house also offers underfloor heating, air conditioning and off-street parking. Total inside space is almost 2890 sq ft including the garage on four floors.

Daniel Hutchins of Savills Richmond said: The uncompromising quality of finish, generous parking and open rear aspects combine to make this a truly rare and wonderful opportunity to purchase a practical yet exciting family home in a fabulous location, within just a few hundred yards of Richmond Park.

Marchmont Road, Richmond TW10, guide price 2.75m, Savills Richmond 020 8624 9100

Extra space and landin rural HampshireA new seven-bedroom, five-reception country house for sale in rural Hampshire is perfect for the family yearning for more living space and more land for their budget. Set in 5.5 acres, theres even plenty of room for the pony paddock, stables and barn.

At this stage of construction, buyers will have the chance to select their own choice of specification and finish to create their own tailor-made dream home. Trains from Liphook station, around seven miles away, can take you to London Waterloo in around an hour.

Burford Place, Picketts Hill, Hampshire, guide price 4.75m, Octagon 020 8481 7500

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Turning dreams into reality.

To discuss your wish list, call John Pope, Director of Octagon Bespoke - 020 8481 7500

or email [email protected]

With over 30 years experience in building award-winning homes, who better to talk to.

www.octagonbespoke.co.uk

Imagine, that with a little help from us, youve designed and weve built your own unique new home.

We work together with clients just like you, planning and handcrafting every last detail.

We make it all possible. Offering peace of mind. Turning dreams into reality.


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Turning dreams into reality.

To discuss your wish list, call John Pope, Director of Octagon Bespoke - 020 8481 7500

or email [email protected]

With over 30 years experience in building award-winning homes, who better to talk to.

www.octagonbespoke.co.uk

Imagine, that with a little help from us, youve designed and weve built your own unique new home.

We work together with clients just like you, planning and handcrafting every last detail.

We make it all possible. Offering peace of mind. Turning dreams into reality.


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Rate rise delayIncrease is pushed beyond the horizon, reports Duncan Farmer

The falling oil price has brought excellent news to motorists, seeing prices at the pumps

tumble from about 1.40 a litre to a little over 1 in less than six weeks.

It is also likely to bring down the cost of air travel and, added to the fall in the value of the euro prompted by worries about Greece, will mean this years summer holidays should be considerably cheaper.

Another benefit for homeowners and buyers is that, yet again, it pushes the prospect of a rise in interest rates a little bit further beyond the horizon, with some analysts now saying that will happen next year rather than late this year.

Once again, the big lenders are cutting the cost of their five-year fixed-rate loans a key indicator that rates are unlikely to rise in the short or even medium term.

First Direct, for example, has cut its five-year rate to 2.39 per cent for buyers with 35 per cent deposit. The one catch is that it comes with a hefty arrangement fee of 1450, but for anyone borrowing more than about 200,000 this still makes it very good value.

Borrowers looking for a smaller loan could save themselves a few pounds by going for HSBCs five-year mortgage, which has a slightly higher rate, 2.48 per cent, but a lower arrangement fee, 999. As with First Direct, the HSBC loan is for borrowers with a 35 per cent deposit. Ironically, First Direct is a brand of HSBC.

It would be very surprising if other lenders did not follow these banks lead and, if not undercutting their rates at least matching them or offering mortgages with a higher loan-to-value ratio or lower arrangement fees.

It is accepted that the market will slow down this year and the falling price and low euro will make London, particularly, less attractive and affordable to overseas buyers so mortgage lenders will be working harder to attract homegrown buyers.

Other good news is that after several years of stagnant wage levels, most economists are already reporting a growth in pay and are forecasting average salary increases of about three per cent this year, so while the cost of borrowing is still falling, the income borrowers have is also rising.

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Current Best Buy MortgagesSource: SPF Private Clients Fixed Rates

Lender Rate UntilReversionary

RateAPR

Max. LTV

HLC ERC Product FeeExit Fee

Notes

CHELSEA BS 1.38% 1/31/2017 5.49% 4.9% 65% n/a2/1% until 31/01/17. 10% overpayments

p.a. without penalty130 Booking Fee1545 Product Fee

90 Mx 3m borrowing

NORWICH & PETERBOROUGH

1.64% 24 MONTHS 4.99% 5.0% 75% n/a2/1% in the first 24 months. 10%

overpayments p.a. without penalty1295

Arrangement Fee45 Mx 1m borrowing

HSBC 2.48% 2/28/2020 3.94% 3.5% 60% n/a5/5/5/4/3% until 31/01/20. 20%

overpayments p.a. without penalty999 Booking Fee

(per 500k borrowing)90 Mx 500k borrowing per Product Fee

TSB BANK 3.44% 4/30/2025 3.99% 3.7% 60% n/a5/4/3/2/1% until 30/04/2020. 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

99 Booking Fee - Mx 1m borrowing

moneytip

Economists are quoting no base rate rise until November this year very different to the picture being painted last year.

It is important to plan ahead and consider what you will do when interest rates do rise: could you cope with higher mortgage payments? If the answer is no, it makes sense to opt for a fixed-rate mortgage, particularly as rates are so cheap. While two-year fixed rates are lower than their five-year equivalents, it might make sense to opt for the latter.

Although interest rate rises in the next couple of years are expected, the outlook is far less certain over the longer term and a five-year fixed rate will give you security. If you opt for a two-year fix you will need to remortgage at a time when rates could be rising, which may be expensive.

While five-year fixes look very competitive, it is important not to fix for longer than you are absolutely sure about or you will face a hefty early repayment charge to exit the deal before the end of the fixed term.

Mark HarrisSPF Private Clients

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Lender Rate UntilRev. Rate

APRMax. LTV

HLC ERC Product FeeExit Fee

Notes

HSBC BANK 0.99%Discount from SVR

for 24 months3.94% 3.5% 60% n/a

2/1% in the first 24 months. 20% overpayments p.a. without penalty

1999 Booking Fee (per 500k borrowing)

90 Mx 500k borrowing per Product Fee

NORWICH & PETERBOROUGH

1.35%Tracker over base

for 24 months4.99% 4.4% 75% n/a 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty 845 Booking Fee 45

Mx loan 1m. Free Valuation and Legals for remortgages

COVENTRY 1.89%Variable Rate for

termn/a 2.1% 75% n/a None 800 125

Mx 1m borrowing. Free Valuation and Legals for remortgages

NOTTINGHAM BS 2.50%Discount from SVR

for 24 months5.99% 5.6% 90% n/a None 195 Booking Fee 140 Mx 500 000 borrowing

Variable Rates

Whether you are buyingyour first home, next homeor need to remortgage,look no further than SPF

Private Clients for specialistmortgage advice.

Call SPF Private Clientson

0870 900 7762for more information

spf.co.uk

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