Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Newbury & Pangbourne
Autumn 2012
12_Newbury_and_Pangbourne_v2.indd 1 17/09/2012 13:51
The best phrase to sum up the current market in Newbury and Pangbourne is ‘tricky but tradeable’. There is no doubt that there is an appetite to buy – as long as the property is well-presented and sensibly priced – and over the past six months we have agreed an impressive list of sales.
Reluctance to plump for a house towards the top end of the market is probably driven by uncertainty surrounding the eurozone. But, although no rapid recovery is forecast, we hope that as the situation becomes clearer this excuse will evaporate, bolstering the number of agreed sales.
As a national firm, Strutt & Parker attracts buyers from all over the UK and, increasingly, from overseas – not just from London. We know our marketplace, and target buyers who we believe will be suitable for a property. In fact, we recently agreed the private sale of an attractive period property in Whitchurch-on-Thames after a speculative, but purposeful, phone call to a cash buyer from London. Forging an ongoing relationship with a trusted
estate agent in advance of making the final
decision to sell will open up opportunities that might otherwise be missed.
Alex Barton, Partner
Horsemoor House, HorsemoorWest Berkshire RG20
An immaculate seven-bedroom house on the edge of the village, which dates from the late 17th century with 18th-century additions, set in over three acres of gardens and grounds with a tennis court. The present owners have undertaken an extensive programme of refurbishment and extension, and added a fabulous and spacious
kitchen at the heart of the home, which opens on to the garden terrace with views across the grounds.
£2,250,000
We know our marketplace,
and target buyers who we believe will be suitable
‘There’s no doubt that there is an appetite’
Newbury & Pangbourne • 3struttandparker.com2 •
&homes Newbury
Welcome to your property update for Newbury & Pangbourne. We’re delighted
to share with you some of the diverse properties that your local Strutt & Parker team has to o er, as well as our expert insight into your local property market. For an innovative way to access a large and enthusiastic pool of potential buyers, or easily view a wide range of houses, contact us for details of Strutt & Parker’s upcoming Open House Day, taking place on Saturday 6 October.
‘The 12-month outlook for the UK property market is muddled. It’s key for mortgage providers to support the main “engines” of the market – first-time buyers and mid-market – through greater liquidity and affordability. Our view is that, although personal debt needs to be contained and reduced, the lending costs that are currently throttling the market will start to soften.’Stephanie McMahon, Head of Research
In summer 2012, Strutt & Parker saw a
64%increase in instruction
numbers and
14.6% increase in exchange
levels, compared with 2011.
And from May 2011 to June 2012, across the regions we produced
on average
2.75%
IN EXCESS of our clients’
expectations on price
12_Newbury_and_Pangbourne_v2.indd 2-3 17/09/2012 13:51
Orchid House, HungerfordWest Berkshire RG17
A charming four-bedroom period house in an elevated position on the edge of Hungerford.
£575,000
Littlefi elds, BurbageHampshire SN8
An exceptional Grade II Listed fi ve-bedroom farmhouse in a popular village with gardens, a paddock and woodland.
£1,250,000
Orphenham Cottage, Winding WoodWest Berkshire RG17
A delightful fi ve-bedroom period house with beautiful gardens in a stunning rural setting. £950,000
Rose Cottages, Hurstbourne TarrantHampshire SP11
A very attractive Victorian terrace cottage in a popular village.
£210,000
Holly Bush House, Goose HillWest Berkshire RG19
An exceptional six-bedroom family house in a stunning setting.
£995,000
The Pond House, Upper DenfordWest Berkshire RG17
A delightful, secluded fi ve-bedroom period house with outstanding views and plenty of scope for further modernisation. £1,750,000
Oakwood Barn, ShawWest Berkshire RG14
A stunning and unique fi ve-bedroom house in a lovely setting with fabulous rural views. £1,200,000
Foxglove Cottage, FawlerSouth Oxfordshire OX12
A contemporary four-bedroom house in the heart of this popular village with breathtaking views. £625,000
The percentage of the guide price we have achieved on exchanges in
Newbury
99%They handled the sale in such a professional way
Mrs P, Whitchurch on Thames
Newbury & Pangbourne • 5struttandparker.com4 •
&homes Newbury
UNDER
OFFER
SOLD
12_Newbury_and_Pangbourne_v2.indd 4-5 17/09/2012 13:52
Ogbourne Maizey, MarlboroughWiltshire SN8
A fi ne Jacobean Grade II* Listed eight-bedroom manor house in a pretty village just a few miles north of Marlborough. £1,300,000
Mount House, Tubbs LaneHampshire RG20
An imposing village house in need of complete refurbishment, or a potential development site. £1,250,000
West Barn, ShawWest Berkshire RG14
A superb and well-presented fi ve-bedroom family home in a peaceful rural setting. £875,000
Bourne House, Hurstbourne TarrantHampshire SP11
A superb classic Georgian six-bedroom house with a separate cottage and beautiful gardens.
£1,750,000
Approachable, effi cient and enthusiastic!
Mr M, Tangley
struttandparker.com6 •
&homes Pangbourne
Newbury & Pangbourne • 7
The Manor House, Stanford DingleyWest Berkshire RG7
This is one of the nicest houses to come to the market in our area this year – a well-presented seven-bedroom Georgian home set in a beautiful garden. We sold this fantastic manor house to the current owners 10 years ago,
and since then they have carried out sympathetic restoration of both the main house and the cottage.
£3,250,000
UNDER
OFFER
UNDER
OFFER
12_Newbury_and_Pangbourne_v2.indd 6-7 17/09/2012 13:52
Pangbourne Lodge, PangbourneWest Berkshire RG8
An attractive Georgian house and gardens in an idyllic location close to the centre of Pangbourne. £1,450,000
Basildon Court, Lower BasildonWest Berkshire RG8
A smart, contemporary fi ve-bedroom country house in a beautiful rural setting. £1,325,000
Magheramorne House, Upper BasildonWest Berkshire RG8
A spacious country house in a delightful private setting. £2,250,000
Fieldings, South MoretonSouth Oxfordshire RG8
An attractive period cottage, with beautiful gardens, that is in need of some modernisation. £500,000
The Old Farm House, Goring-on-ThamesSouth Oxfordshire RG8
A prominent seven-bedroom Grade II Listed house with exquisite gardens and grounds in the heart of Goring-on-Thames. Price on application
Mill House, Whitchurch-on-ThamesSouth Oxfordshire RG8
A handsome fi ve-bedroom mill house with delightful enclosed gardens, plus a riverside garden with mooring and fi shing rights. £1,700,000
Whitehall Cottage, CheckendonSouth Oxfordshire RG8
A fi ve-bedroom village house with beautiful gardens. £995,000
The Old Farmhouse, CholseySouth Oxfordshire OX10
An exquisite and well-presented 19th-century former farmhouse. £765,000
Smart, without being pompous!
Mr & Mrs M, Hungerford
Newbury & Pangbourne • 9struttandparker.com8 •
&homes Pangbourne
Over the past year we have sold properties ranging in value from
£150,000 to £8m
SOLDSOLD
SOLDUNDER
OFFER
SOLD
12_Newbury_and_Pangbourne_v2.indd 8-9 17/09/2012 13:53
Lucy Winfi eld Partner
If you could live anywhere
in your area, where
would it be? Either one of the Hungerford villages like Shalbourne, or East Garston in the Lambourn Valley. For me, it’s all about the stunning coutryside and the village community… and a good pub is always a bonus!What’s your top tip for
making a property stand
out? First impressions really count so think about your exterior, especially the window colour and paint work. Render or paint out ugly brickwork and transform dark wood windows with heritage paint tones.If I could have a super
power, it would be... to be like Madam Pop-o (from Rent a Ghost) and have the ability to sneeze and be instantly transported to anywhere I needed to be. It would mean that I could get a lot more appointments in my diary!
James Theunissen Negotiator
Which is the best house
you’ve sold this year? As a keen golfer, I would have to say Yew Tree Cottage, a Grade II Listed house on one of the best courses in the area with views over lakes from the front and to Donnington Castle from the rear.
Richard Harding Associate
What’s the best way to
spend a Sunday afternoon
in your area? Strolling through the tranquil woodland at Ashdown House on the Berkshire Downs, and watching the deer. There are three herds on the estate – Muntjac, Roe and Fallow – so there are always plenty around to see.
James Shaw Partner
What’s the best way
to spend a Sunday
afternoon in your area?
We’re spoilt for choice but, aside from drinking and dining, an afternoon of shooting clays at The Royal Berkshire Shooting School gets my vote.If you could live anywhere
in your area, where
would it be? I would love to move my family to Stanford Dingley – a pretty village with two lovely pubs.What’s your top tip
for making a property
stand out? Considering the current economic climate, I would strongly advise people to carry out the niggling jobs that often get forgotten prior to sale. Remember, fi rst impressions count.If I could have a super
power, it would be... to be able to infl uence clients’ and purchasers’ choice of solicitors. It’s not exciting but it would make my life easier.
Alex Barton Partner in Charge
Which is the best house
you’ve sold this year?
‘Best’ can mean di erent things to di erent people, but Mallory House in Goring Heath was a wonderful house that exuded comfort and style with no obvious drawbacks. What’s the best way to
spend a Sunday afternoon
in your area? This part of Oxfordshire and Berkshire is dotted with great gastro pubs and restaurants for a long Sunday lunch, followed by a walk along the bridleways and footpaths that weave around the River Thames.If you could live anywhere
in your area, where would
it be? If a charming house that I could a ord came up somewhere near Hungerford Common, I would be tempted to move.What’s your top tip for
making a property stand
out? People always underestimate how good gardens can set o top-end property.
Newbury & Pangbourne
Newbury & Pangbourne • 11struttandparker.com10 •
&homes names&faces
Old Wall Cottage, Whitchurch-on-ThamesSouth Oxfordshire RG8
A striking four-bedroom period house with beautiful gardens.
£1,100,000
Streatley Farm, StreatleyWest Berkshire RG8
A delightful small private estate with seven bedrooms set in over 70 acres with frontage down to the River Thames.
£5,000,000
Willow House, near WallingfordSouth Oxfordshire OX10
A secluded country house set in over four acres of grounds with a tennis court and swimming pool. £2,250,000
Bramblings, CholseySouth Oxfordshire OX10
A charming Grade II Listed detached cottage with beautiful gardens in the heart of Cholsey. £499,950
applicants registered in Newbury in the
fi rst six months of 2012
400
SOLD
SOLD
12_Newbury_and_Pangbourne_v2.indd 10-11 17/09/2012 13:53
Strutt & Parker has joined the Christie’s International Real Estate network, with 1,049 affi liate offi ces worldwide from New York to Hong Kong, Rio to Moscow and everywhere in between. Its luxury property website is viewed by more than 90,000 potential buyers in 42 countries every month. Strutt & Parker is now well connected globally, so we have the reach and relationships to match your home to the ideal buyer, wherever they are in the world.
affi liate offi cesworldwide
more than
1,000
offi ces in London
1050 local offi ces nationwide
Newbury55 Northbrook StNewburyRG14 1AN
Tel: +44 (0)1635 [email protected]
Pangbourne1 High StreetPangbourneRG8 7AE
Tel: +44 (0)118 984 [email protected]
Scan the code with your smartphone to search the latest listings available from Strutt & Parker.
12_Newbury_and_Pangbourne_v2.indd 12 17/09/2012 13:53
