Phoenix Estate Agents March 2013 Property Magazine

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Having been persuaded (press ganged would be more accurate) to contribute a piece on insurance I would like to begin with something relatively light-hearted. Not easy when talking about insurance. But here goes with some actual(allegedly) extracts from insurance claim forms; “I started to slow down but the traffic was more stationary than I thought” “No one was to blame for the accident but it would never have happened if the other driver had been more alert” “ I had been driving for forty years when I fell asleep at the wheel and had an accident” They say the old one’s are the best but I’m not too sure. On a more serious note I would like to say a few words about Protection. What do we mean by protection? The Dictionary definition is… “Protect-to defend from trouble, harm etc… The act of Protection will however mean something different to each of us as individuals as we go about our every-day lives. This is especially so when it comes to insurance protection. Whilst of course we all have different priorities, I think it is fair to say that most of us would consider that there are certain things that must be insured with-out question for example our houses, contents and cars. However, it never ceases to amaze me how many of us don’t include ourselves at the top of that list, and in so doing fail to insure the most valuable asset of them all. Think about it. The average wage in East Anglia is around £20,000 p.a. - therefore a person of thirty with at least thirty six years to work will earn around £800,000 during the remainder of their working life. In reality of course it will be much higher than this with inflation taken into account. (not to mention the strong likelihood of having to work past age sixty six). Take a minute to ask yourself one question, ”Have I made adequate provisions to protect myself and my family in the event of my not being able to produce this income”? It may be life assurance, critical illness cover or sickness and accident protection; they can all provide a different solution to our various needs. If you are happy with the answer to your question then there is no cause for concern. However, if there is a nagging doubt, you do need to understand what it is. I have had the privilege to arrange cover for thousands of clients over the last thirty or so years and as I look back I feel a mixture of sadness, pride and gratitude. Sadness at the clients who have needed to benefit from the life and critical illness policies I have sold ,pride that I was able to convince them of the merits of the cover and gratitude that they gave me the opportunity to sit with them and discuss their concerns and priorities. If you would like to discuss any of these issues or any other insurance matter, please give us a call. We will not try to pressure you into buying cover that you cannot afford or do not need and if you don’t agree with any recommendations we may make the worst that can happen is that you have wasted a few minutes of your time. On the other hand you may banish those nagging doubts……………

If you require insurance assistance, have a renewal coming up or new business venture call us today on 0800 308 1140 we will assist you every step of the way and find an insurance which suits all your needs.

Coversure the cover you want, the service you expect, the advice you need.

TAVERNERS MEWS, LONG SUTTON

£55,950 EPC RATING:C

Modern (2006) 2 Bedroom terraced house available on a 50% shared ownership

scheme, situated convenient for town centre amenities benefiting from

kitchen/diner, downstairs cloakroom, upvc double glazing, gas central heating, allocated parking space, enclosed rear

garden & no upward chain.

MARCH ROAD, FRIDAY BRIDGE

£60,000

Building Plot on the outskirts of the popular village of Friday Bridge. Full

planning permission for a 3 bed detached house, Plot measures approx. 37ft/11.2m frontage x 59ft/17.9m depth (sts). Field

views front & rear. No upward chain.

QUEEN STREET, SUTTON BRIDGE

OIRO £65,000 EPC RATING:D

Victorian terraced house requiring further cosmetic updating, 2 double bedrooms,

lounge/diner, rear lobby/utility, refitted white bathroom suite, gas central heating, part upvc double glazing,

off road parking ,enclosed south facing patio garden with 2 outbuildings & no

upward chain. View now!

ANNE ROAD, SUTTON BRIDGE

£67,500 EPC RATING:D

3 Bedroom semi detached house close to local primary school & within walking

distance of local amenities offering majority upvc double glazing, gas

central heating, utility/rear lobby, off road parking, generous enclosed rear

garden & no upward chain. View now!

ST MARKS ROAD, HOLBEACH ST MARKS £72,500 EPC RATING:G

Circa 1870s end terraced cottage situated

in a rural village location offering 2 bedrooms, lounge with open fireplace,

kitchen/breakfast room, modern downstairs bathroom, entrance

lobby/utility, rear garden, electric night storage heating & no upward chain.

WITHINGTON STREET, SUTTON BRIDGE £75,000 EPC RATING:D

Victorian 2 bedroom terraced house

benefiting from lounge/diner, modern kitchen & downstairs bathroom, upvc double glazing, gas central heating,

enclosed low maintenance rear garden with 3 room outbuilding & no upward

chain. Viewing essential!

GAULTREE SQUARE, EMNETH

£79,950 EPC RATING:E

2 Bedroom semi detached house situated in a popular village requiring further

updating and benefiting from 2 reception rooms, conservatory, upvc double glazing, enclosed rear garden with part field view

& no upward chain. View now!

NEW ROAD, SUTTON BRIDGE

£80,000

Building plot. Approx 0.5 acre site, outline planning permission for a single

storey dwelling. Popular residential location, field view to one side, mature

trees on site. Golf course nearby.

RAILWAY LANE, SUTTON BRIDGE


3 Bedroom terraced house situated in a no through cul-de-sac on the outskirts of

Sutton Bridge requiring some further updating benefiting from upvc double

glazing, solid fuel central heating, kitchen/diner, off road parking,

courtyard & additional generous rear garden area. No upward chain.

Individual conversion development of 12 properties convenient for local amenities & bus stops, fitted kitchen & bathroom, floor coverings,

gas central heating, upvc double glazing & 2 allocated parking spaces. *20% Discount available on selected plots subject to status.

APPARTMENTS READY NOW – CALL TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

PLOT 1: £63,960 (20% discounted)1 bedroom end terraced coach house. Open plan lounge/diner and kitchen, downstairs cloakroom, upstairs en-suite bathroom to the bedroom & 2 allocated parking spaces. PLOT 2: £79,950 1 bedroom terraced coach house. Open plan lounge/diner and kitchen, downstairs cloakroom, upstairs en-suite bathroom to the bedroom & 2 allocated parking spaces. PLOT 3: £86,950 2 bedroom terraced coach house. Open plan lounge and kitchen plus downstairs bathroom & 2 allocated parking spaces. PLOT 4: £63,960 (20% discounted) 2 bedroom ground floor apartment Double aspect open plan lounge & kitchen, private garden & 2 allocated parking spaces. PLOT 5: £79,950 2 bedroom ground floor apartment. Open plan lounge & kitchen plus 2 allocated parking spaces. PLOT 6: £79,950 2 bedroom ground floor apartment. Double aspect lounge and separate kitchen plus 2 allocated parking spaces. PLOT 7: £47,996 (20% discounted) 1 bedroom ground floor bedsit Open plan lounge and kitchen plus en-suite shower room to the bedroom and 1 allocated parking space. PLOT 8: £ 86,950 2 bedroom ground floor apartment. Double aspect open plan lounge and kitchen plus 2 allocated parking spaces. PLOT 9: £86,950 2 bedroom ground floor apartment. Open plan lounge and kitchen, en-suite shower room to master bedroom plus further bathroom. 2 allocated parking spaces. PLOT 10: £55,960 (20% discounted)2 bedroom first floor apartment Open plan lounge and kitchen. 2 allocated parking spaces. PLOT 11: £69,950 2 bedroom first floor apartment. Double aspect open plan lounge and kitchen. 2 allocated parking spaces. PLOT 12: £69,950 2 bedroom first floor apartment. Open plan lounge and kitchen. 2 allocated parking spaces.

SPECIFICATION: - Kitchens: Fitted units plus oven, hob with extractor, space for fridge/freezer, space/plumbing for washing machine. - Bathroom/Cloakroom/En-Suite: Fitted with white suite. - Double glazing & Gas central heating - Carpets/floor coverings included. *All information subject change.

ROMAN BANK, SUTTON CROSSES

OIEO £85,000 EPC RATING:E

Former mission house now a 2 bedroom detached bungalow of non-standard

construction situated in a rural location on the outskirts of Long Sutton offering

lounge, sun room, shower room, majority upvc double glazing, oil central heating, off road parking and gardens. Internal

viewing a must!

PRINCES STREET, SUTTON BRIDGE


Victorian 3 bedroom terraced house offering 2 reception rooms, downstairs

bathroom, wc to 3rd bedroom, upvc

double glazing, gas central heating, garage, enclosed south facing garden &

no upward chain. View now!

GOOSE GREEN, SUTTON BRIDGE


Modern 1 bedroom semi detached bungalow in a popular residential location

benefiting from conservatory, upvc double glazing, gas central heating, low maintenance enclosed rear garden &

2 allocated parking spaces. Viewing advised!

CHESTNUT TERRACE, SUTTON BRIDGE £92,950 EPC RATING:D

Edwardian terraced house benefiting from

2 double bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, modern refitted kitchen & bathroom, gas central heating, upvc double glazing &

approx 100ft long enclosed rear garden. Internal viewing essential.

THE HOLIIES, HOLBEACH £99,950 EPC RATING:D

Modern 2 bedroom end terraced house

offering lounge/diner, refitted kitchen & bathroom, upvc double glazing, gas

central heating, off road parking spaces, enclosed rear garden &

no upward chain.

WEST PARADE, WISBECH


3 Bedroom end-terraced house situated close to the town centre, 2 reception

rooms, downstairs shower room, majority double glazing & gas central heating, off road parking, rear garden & no upward

chain.

BRIDGE ROAD, SUTTON BRIDGE


Modern 3 Bedroom semi detached house conveniently located for local amenities.

UPVC double glazing, Electric night storage heating, Off road parking,

Kitchen/Diner & Enclosed south facing low maintenance patio garden. No

Upward Chain.

PRINCES STREET, SUTTON BRIDGE


1920’s 3 Bedroom semi detached house, lounge/diner, downstairs bathroom, generous enclosed rear garden with

off road parking & outbuildings include utility, store & coal store, UPVC double

glazing, gas central heating with refitted boiler.

BRUCE CLOSE, WISBECH


New build 2 bedroom terraced house situated in a small development of 9 houses benefiting from lounge/diner, downstairs cloakroom, upvc double

glazing, gas central heating, low maintenance enclosed rear garden, allocated off road parking space &


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With the private rental market going from strength to strength, and interest returns often lower than inflation, more and more people are looking to buy rental properties rather than leaving money sitting in the bank. We would always advise new landlords to use a licensed and regulated management company for maximum security. However if you prefer to go it alone, or if you are an existing landlord with a tenanted property, it is important to ensure you protect rental income if it all goes wrong. The biggest fear most landlords have is getting stuck with a poor tenant along with the horror stories of how hard it can be to evict them. The reality is that in most cases it should be a fairly simple procedure as long as the correct paperwork is in place, and this is where it is worth seeking professional help. To negotiate the minefield of assured shorthold tenancies, section 21 notices, section 8 notices, claims for possession etc can be very daunting and any solicitor will tell you these are very commonly incorrectly completed. The answer is Stay calm! Gold Inventory Services are able to take care of all the needs of the private landlord, from ensuring initial paperwork is correctly completed, to giving advice and help on possession proceedings. Where matters are more complicated we will pass you on to local specialist solicitors with fixed fee agreements so there are no nasty surprises. But prevention is better than cure so follow these steps to help your tenancies run as smoothly as possible: ALWAYS

fully reference your tenants

have a professionally completed tenancy agreement

use a licensed inventory company if you are taking a tenant deposit

take advice on the laws surrounding tenant deposit protection.

Gold Inventory Services are able to help with any of the above, so for a free initial chat, call Natasha on 07786984250

BRUCE CLOSE, WISBECH


New build 2 bedroom end terraced house situated in a small development of 9 houses benefiting from lounge/diner, downstairs cloakroom, upvc double


no upward chain. View now

ALBANY ROAD, WISBECH


Modern 3 bedroom terraced house benefiting from conservatory,

kitchen/diner, upstairs bath/shower room, gas warm air central heating, wood

effect upvc double glazing, off road parking, enclosed low maintenance rear


PEBBLE CLOSE, SUTTON BRIDGE

£106,950

New build 2 bedroom terraced house situated in a small development of 9 houses benefiting from lounge/diner, downstairs cloakroom, upvc double



DANIELS CRESCENT, LONG SUTTON


3 Bedroom semi detached house in a cul-de-sac location offering modern

kitchen/diner, rear lobby, utility room, downstairs cloakroom, modern white bathroom suite, upvc double glazing,

gas central heating, generous rear garden, off road parking & no upward chain. Internal viewing recommended!

HARRIET CLOSE, SUTTON BRIDGE

OIEO £110,000 EPC RATING:D

Modern 2 bedroom semi detached bungalow situated in a popular area

offering wet room/shower room, conservatory, upvc double glazing, gas central heating, garage with electric

remote control entrance door, driveway, enclosed rear garden & no upward chain.

View now!

HIGH ROAD, WISBECH ST MARY

OIEO £115,000 EPC RATING:F

3 Bedroom semi detached house in a popular village, 2 reception rooms,

modern kitchen & downstairs bath/shower room, en-suite cloakroom to

master bedroom, extensive off road parking, approx. 150ft long enclosed rear garden, gas central heating, upvc double

glazing & no upward chain.

RAILWAY LANE SOUTH, SUTTON BRIDGE £119,950 EPC RATING:E

3 Bedroom end terraced house, refitted kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, downstairs bathroom with separate

cloakroom, double glazing, gas central heating, off road parking, enclosed

courtyard garden & further 92ft/28m (sts) long lawned garden area with decking.

THE CHASE, LONG SUTTON

OIEO £125,000 EPC RATING:C

1930s 3 bedroom semi detached house convenient to town centre amenities, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast

room, downstairs cloakroom, upvc double glazing, gas central heating, original

fireplaces, 100ft long garden, off road parking & no upward chain.

FALKLANDS ROAD, SUTTON BRIDE

OIEO £125,000 EPC RATING:C

Modern 3 bedroom semi detached house, popular residential location, refitted kitchen/diner, downstairs cloakroom, refitted upstairs shower room, garage,

parking, enclosed rear garden, upvc double glazing (installed 2009), gas central heating (refitted boiler 2010) & no upward chain.

WRIGHTS LANE, SUTTON BRIDGE

£126,000

Residential development opportunity. Popular residential location with field view. Approx 0.5 acre site with full

planning permission to demolish existing buildings & erect 4 dwellings & integral

garages. View Now!



3 Bedroom detached bungalow convenient for local bus stop and

amenities requiring further updating and benefiting from kitchen/breakfast room, upvc double glazing, gas central heating, garage and off road parking, lawned rear


RAILWAY LANE, SUTTON BRIDGE


Link-detached bungalow in a semi rural location with field views to the rear,

lounge/diner, 2 double bedrooms, wet room style shower room, garage,

extensive off road parking, enclosed rear garden, upvc double glazing & gas central

heating with refitted boiler.

BLACKBEAR LANE, WALSOKEN


Refurbished detached bungalow in a popular residential location offering 2 double bedrooms, 2 reception rooms,

refitted kitchen, refitted bathroom, upvc double glazing, refitted gas central heating, garage, extensive off road

parking and south facing enclosed rear garden. Internal viewing a must!



End terraced 3 storey house with accommodation providing, 4 bedrooms,

bathroom, wet room/shower, 2+ reception rooms, utility room, enclosed rear garden, garage/workshop, majority

upvc double glazing & gas central heating. Needs to be seen inside to

appreciate layout & space of accommodation offered.

PRINCES STREET, HOLBEACH


Modern detached bungalow situated convenient for local amenities & bus stop

offering 2 double bedrooms, kitchen/diner, double glazing, gas central heating, garage, 2 off road parking areas, established & secluded rear garden with

patio areas. Internal viewing a must!

CHURCHGATE, GEDNEY SOUTH)


Detached bungalow in a popular village location requiring some cosmetic updating & garden re-landscaping

benefiting from 2 double bedrooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility,

conservatory, modern fitted bathroom, upvc double glazing, gas central heating,

garage & driveway.

ROMAN BANK, HOLBEACH BANK


Renovated 3 bedroom detached Victorian (1880) cottage in a rural village location with rear field views, lounge/diner with

multi fuel burner, refitted kitchen & bathroom, oil central heating, solar panel

water heating, majority upvc double glazed windows, off road parking for

several vehicles and gardens.

WRIGHTS LANE, SUTTON BRIDGE


Detached bungalow situated in a popular location, 2 double bedrooms,

conservatory/utility, majority UPVC double glazing, gas central heating,

bathroom with corner bath & separate shower, garage & off road parking, good

size rear garden.

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Firstly apologies to those of you who are used to getting our property magazine at the beginning of the month. I ended up being unexpectedly taken into hospital for an emergency operation suffering with a very badly burst appendix & peritonitis. But after 2 weeks recovering I am back at work, but taking it steady as still got a few weeks or recovering to do. Many of you will have been dealing with the other members of the team (Jane, Liz, Tracey & Wayne) in my absence who have all been doing a fantastic job manning the fort.

There have been some other staff changes here in the office over the last couple of months. Tonia has left us to spend more time with her family. We have a new member of the team to introduce to you: Mrs Tracey Tugwell. Tracey comes to us as a property owner & actually a past customer both selling and buying – so has a good knowledge of how we work as an agent from a customer point of view. Tracey moved to the area in 2007 from the south coast (actually buying her first property in the area from me) and has a legal secretarial background. She is undertaking full in house training including the rightmove training courses, plus in her first 2 weeks has already agreed her first sale! Here’s hoping it’s the start of many for her.

Introducing Tracey

Market activity seems to have picked up with viewings and offers coming in well. There is still a bit of a rut where new stock is concerned, with very little fresh properties coming new to the market in the local area. Buyers are still trying their luck with negotiation and vendors margins are still often very tight. But general market activity still seems certain to be taking little steps in the right direction - as long as it keeps improving, no matter how small the improvements are it is a positive sign. Just frustrating when it doesn’t always rub off on everyone. Who’d have thought we’d have snow in March! Once that disappear with the nights drawing out, the clocks changing at the end of the month plus the better weather and flowers coming it will continue to bring improved activity as expected for the time of year.

MORE PROPERTIES NEEDED DUE TO RECENT SALES SUCCESS. IF YOU HAVE A PROPERTY TO SELL IN OUR CATCHMENT AREA & AREN’T ADVERTISING WITH US, WE WOULD LOVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASSIST IN

TRYING TO FIND YOU A SUCCESSFUL BUYER.

PLEASE CONTACT US ON 01406 359131 TO BOOK A NO OBLIGATION APPRAISAL

ON YOUR PROPERTY.

FAIRFIELDS, HOLBEACH


2-3 Bedroom detached bungalow situated in a popular cul-de-sac close to the town

centre benefiting from conservatory, utility room/bedroom 3, shower room, UPVC

double glazing, gas central heating with refitted combi boiler, south facing low

maintenance rear garden & off road parking. View Now!

CHURCH GREEN, LONG SUTTON

£153,950 EPC REATING:D

3 Bedroom detached house situated in a popular cul-de-sac convenient to town centre, lounge & dining room, utility

lobby with 2 pantries, downstairs cloakroom, upstairs shower room, upvc

double glazing, gas central heating, garage, driveway, feature south facing

rear garden & no upward chain.

LIME WALK, LONG SUTTON


Modern extended 4 bedroom detached house on a corner plot, convenient for

local amenities, 38ft long lounge/diner, majority UPVC double glazing, gas central heating, enclosed rear garden, garage &

driveway

BRIDGE ROAD, LONG SUTTON


Modern (2004) detached chalet style house offering 3 bedrooms, en-suite to master, family bathroom & downstairs

cloakroom, L-shaped lounge/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, detached single garage, extensive off road parking,

gas central heating & upvc double glazing. Internal viewing a must!

DELPH ROAD, LONG SUTTON

£169,950 EPC RATING:F

3 bedroom detached chalet style cottage. Downstairs 2 bedrooms, bathroom, lounge, kitchen/diner, utility and

conservatory. Upstairs bedroom, shower room & reception room. Garage, off road

parking & established gardens. Field views to the front. Viewing a must!

GEDNEY ROAD, LONG SUTTON


3 Bedroom 1930s detached house, overall plot of 0.15 acre (sts), 2 reception rooms,

conservatory, refitted kitchen with integral appliances, utility, refitted

upstairs bathroom, downstairs shower room, gas central heating with refitted

boiler, upvc double glazing, garage, extensive parking & enclosed rear garden

with part field views.

DELPH ROAD, LONG SUTTON


Modernised detached bungalow, 2 double bedrooms, 2 reception rooms,

conservatory, modern kitchen & bath/shower room, oversized single

garage with office, extensive parking, enclosed rear garden, majority upvc

double glazing, gas central heating & no upward chain. Viewing essential!



Modern 4 bedroom detached house, 3 reception rooms, modern kitchen, refitted bathroom, refitted en-suite

shower room & downstairs cloakroom, garage, off road parking, enclosed rear garden, gas central heating & majority

wood effect upvc double glazing.

STANLEY DRIVE, SUTTON BRIDGE


Modern 3 bedroom detached bungalow in a sought after location benefiting from 2

reception rooms plus conservatory, kitchen/diner, utility room, en-suite to

master bedroom, upvc double glazing, gas central heating, double garage & off road parking, enclosed front & rear gardens.

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Concerts for March Jazzanova come and enjoy popular Lesley Curtis back in Concert in the Corn Exchange Friday 8th March 7pm Contact Market House Reception 01406 366767 for tickets. 52 Skidoo This Joint is Jumping in the Corn Exchange Saturday 23rd March 7.30pm bring your own refreshments Contact Market House Reception 01406 366767 for tickets. Events in March Batemans Valuation Day Wednesday 20th March Bring all your antiques and collectables for a valuation in the Corn Exchange by Batemans who often appear on Flog it and other antique television programmes. Book your valuation slot, £2.50 per item Book your time 11.00am to 4.00pm. Refreshments will be available during the day. Contact Market House Reception 01406 366767 to book your time. Market House Craft Fair in the Corn Exchange 9.30am to 12.30pm come and see local crafts people and enjoy a tea or coffee For more information Contact Market House Reception 01406 366767 Groups in March Kickstart every Wednesday morning 10.00am to 12.30pm drop in for a free cuppa and a chat Tai chi every Thursday 12.30pm to 1.30pm call in to the Corn Exchange THE LINCOLNSHIRE CREDIT UNION Is open at the Long Sutton Market House on Fridays at 10.00am. The opening times will be every Friday 10.00am to 12 noon. Think of us as a Community Bank that is run by professional volunteers, working under the strict regulations of the Financial Services Authority. When it comes to borrowing money, we make everything simple! We are able to offer loans of between £100 and £3000, with a typical monthly rate of 2% on a reducing balance. All loans are approved on a capacity to repay basis, so poor previous credit may not be a problem. If you would like to save then there are easy access savings accounts with a competitive rate of interest, call in and chat to us on Friday mornings. Phone Market House reception on 01406 366767 for more information.

Market House Photography Group The Market House Photography Group have launched their annual photo competition entitled Historic Lincolnshire, entrants can submit upto 4 pictures and it is open to anyone. Rules & Entry Forms are available from the Market House reception, by calling 01406 366767 or email: [email protected]. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners. On the 10th March we are visiting Greenwich to view the Ansel Adams Exhibition at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich. Admission to the Maritime Museum is free, there is a £5 per person charge to view the exhibition. There are also other locations which can be visited including the Queens House (free entry) and also the Cutty Sark ( £12 adults/ £9 conc). For more info please visit http://www.rmg.co.uk/visit/events/ansel-adams We will leave Long Sutton at 8am returning from Greenwich around 5pm. The charge is £22 per person which includes transport & exhibition admission. Cheques payable to Market House Photography Group. Please contact the Market House 366767 or email: [email protected] Our next meeting takes place on Monday 11th March at 7.30pm at the Market House, Long Sutton all welcome. This months theme is getting to know your camera. It is round 2 of our photographer of the year competition and this months theme is "Reflections". Single meeting fee £3. Annual membership £15. On the 8th April we welcome Mr Bill Pound from Norfolk Images a wildlife and landscape photographer who will be giving us a talk on his career as an award winning photographer. More details to follow later.

PARKLANDS, FLEET HARGATE


Modern detached bungalow in popular village cul-de-sac, 3 double bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, conservatory, modern

kitchen & bathroom, utility, integral workshop, off road parking for several

vehicles, enclosed landscaped rear garden, upvc double glazing, gas central

heating & no upward chain.

STANLEY DRIVE, SUTTON BRIDGE


Modern (1999) 4 bedroom detached bungalow, popular residential location,

conservatory, kitchen/diner, utility room, en-suite, bath/shower room, double

garage, off road parking, low maintenance style rear garden, upvc double glazing & gas central heating.

KENZIE DRIVE, SUTTON BRIDGE

£185.000 EPC RATING:C

Modern (2006) 4 bedroom detached house, 3 reception rooms, kitchen/diner,

utility, en-suite, family bathroom, downstairs cloakroom, garage, 2 off road parking spaces, feature side/rear garden, upvc double glazing, gas central heating

& no upward chain. Viewing a must!

EAST BANK, SUTTON BRIDGE

£185.000 EPC RATING:F

Victorian detached house with views of the A17 Cross Keys Bridge & river, overall

plot of approx. 0.25 acre, 3 double bedrooms, 3 reception rooms,

conservatory, upstairs bathroom, cloakroom, downstairs shower room, detached double garage/workshop, mature gardens, double glazing, oil central heating & no upward chain.

WOAD LANE, LONG SUTTON


Modern4 bedroom detached chalet house, front field views, lounge/diner, family

room, kitchen, utility, downstairs cloakroom, upstairs bath/shower room, en-suite & walk in wardrobe to master

bedroom, en-suite shower/sink to ground floor bedroom, double glazing, oil central heating, off road parking & enclosed rear

garden. Internal viewing essential!

NEW ROAD, SUTTON BRIDGE


2-3 Bedroom detached bungalow with loft conversion, overall plot approx. ¼ acre (sts), reception hall, 2 reception rooms

plus refitted kitchen/diner, en-suite cloakroom & utility, refitted bath/shower

room, single garage, off road parking, upvc double glazing, gas central heating.

WRIGHTS LANE & NEW ROAD, SUTTON BRIDGE £205,000

Residential development opportunity,

2 sites together. Total of 5 plots. Popular residential location with field view. Approx 0.5 acre site with planning

permission to demolish existing buildings & erect 4 dwellings with garages. Plus

further approx 0.5 acre site with outline planning for a single storey dwelling

MAGDALEN ROAD, TILNEY ST LAWRENCE OIEO £225,000 EPC RATING:B

New detached house, front views over

village play area & convenient access to A17. 4 Double bedrooms, 3 reception

rooms, downstairs cloakroom, en-suite to master bedroom, family bath/shower

room, off road parking, enclosed garden, upvc double glazing, oil central heating &

No upward chain.

NIGHTINGALE WAY, SUTTON BRIDGE


Modern detached bungalow, popular cul-de-sac, 3-4 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms

plus conservatory, kitchen/diner - integrated appliances, utility, en-suite shower room, cloakroom, bath/shower

room, double garage, driveway, enclosed rear garden, upvc double glazing & gas

central heating.

STATION ROAD, LONG SUTTON

OIRO £239,950 EPC RATING:E

Detached house, original part dating back to mid 1800s, part field views,

4 double bedrooms, 4 reception rooms, upstairs bath/shower room, downstairs

cloakroom, majority UPVC double glazing, gas central heating, off road parking, side

gardens, no upward chain.



Detached Allison 'Mayfield' design house built 2005 and situated in a sought after

location benefiting from 4 double bedrooms, en-suite, 3 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room,

cloakroom, double garage, upvc double glazing, gas central heating & low

maintenance gardens



Detached Allison 'Canterbury' design house built 2005, sought after location,

5 double bedrooms, 2 en-suites, 3 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast

room, utility room, cloakroom, integral double garage, upvc double glazing, gas

central heating & enclosed rear gardens.

STONEGATE, GEDNEY (SOUTH) OIEO £270,000 EPC RATING:D

Executive detached bungalow,

4 bedrooms, en-suite cloakroom, 2 conservatories, kitchen/diner, utility, bath/shower room, double garage with

office & cloakroom, extensive block paved driveway, landscaped low

maintenance gardens, non-estate village location with rear field view.

CHALK ROAD, WALPOLE ST PETER


Modern detached house, 4 double bedrooms, dressing room & en-suite to master bedroom, 2

nd bedroom with en-

suite, downstairs cloakroom, 3 reception rooms & conservatory, kitchen, utility

room & breakfast room, integral double garage, established enclosed rear garden, UPVC double glazing & no upward chain.

BACK ROAD, MURROW


Modern 6 bedroom house situated in a rural village location benefiting from 3 reception rooms, 3 en-suites, family

bath/shower room & downstairs cloakroom, utility room, detached garage, off road parking, enclosed

garden, upvc double glazing & oil central heating. Viewing essential!

SALTS ROAD, WEST WALTON


Modern 5 bedroom detached house, overall plot 0.19 acre (sts), 2 en-suites,

kitchen/diner, conservatory, study, utility, downstairs cloakroom, workshop, double garage & extensive parking, oil central heating, UPVC double glazing & secluded rear garden with decking area.

SSuuttttoonn BBrriiddggee iinn BBlloooomm By Janet Blundell, Big Bloomers member.

Plans are in already hand to create a new Community Bed on one of the two sites earmarked for planting by the Sutton Bridge in Bloom team. Last year, pupils from The Peele School in Long Sutton, on behalf of SBiB, painted two boards to commemorate both the Olympics and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The Jubilee Bed was prepared and planted last spring and through the summer produced a pleasing welcome to the Curlew Centre. The bed is maintained by the SbiBs team.

This year with a new Chairman in place, and with new ideas from the team, SBiBs are looking forward to going ahead with designing and planting a Community Bed on the formerly designated Olympic bed. Plans will include a tree, shrubs and a wooden bench.

At the same time the Sutton Bridge in Bloom team is thinking ahead to summer planting within the village and will soon be seeking support from local businesses to sponsor tubs and planters outside their premises.

The Team is always happy to receive help with some of the many tasks involved in keeping Sutton Bridge looking good. We are particularly seeking support from male members of the

community for some of the heavier tasks that need to be undertaken from time to time. If you would like to help, please contact Rocki on 01406 359827

GGooiinngg UUpp?? By Roy Brain, Calvert Brain & Fraulo, Chartered Structural & Civil Engineers.

Converting your loft can increase the value of your home by up to 20% as long as it’s done properly as Roy Brian from Chartered Structural & Civil Engineers, Calvert Brain & Fraulo exlains.

Loft conversions are probably the most complicated type of alteration that can be undertaken to any domestic property. The most important aspect is to get it right in a structural sense. If you do try to do the job cheaply, you could seriously compromise the structure of your home. The job could end up costing you far more in the long run. Get it right and you can add an enormous amount of space to your home and increase the value by a significant amount of money. Thus, if you add another bedroom to a two-bedroom house or bungalow, this will make a tremendous difference to the value of your home. Indeed, if you want more space and are thinking of moving, but also really like the area and the home you live in; however can’t extend into any part of the garden for whatever reason, then a loft room may be the answer to your problem. So how do you ensure that you get it right? Always consult a Structural Engineer first. You should obtain engineering advice before considering the architectural design of your loft. The Engineer will consider what is required to ensure that the new room(s) within the roof structure will not overstress the existing structure of the dwelling, and will ensure that the new structural elements are sufficiently strong. There is no sense spending out money on Architects or Surveyors to design the loft room(s), only to find out later that your plans will not work, for structural reasons. However, do not become too concerned that your plans will not work – most plans can succeed, although sometimes only at a price! Making sure that the existing structure of your home does not become overstressed in any way does not just relate to the roof structure. The Engineer must make sure that the weight of the new structure does not overload the lintels (beams) over windows or doors directly beneath the conversion. The Engineer will also check that the foundations to the property are not likely to be overloaded, which could cause settlement cracks in the walls of the property. This is because the new space will usually mean that the existing foundations will have to support additional loads. More often than not, some or all of these engineering may dictate the location of staircase and rooms within your loft conversion. Once your Engineer has satisfied himself that you can build the loft room safely without causing any problems to your existing home, you should then have your loft conversion professionally designed. The design of your loft conversion will deal with:

o the arrangement of the new space and how this relates to the existing property o issues such as the means of escape in the event of a fire occurring o non-structural aspects of the Building Regulations such as the thermal performance of the completed

dwelling, sound insulation, drainage etc. By having your loft conversion properly designed, you will ensure that you complete the work so it is safe and will not devalue your existing property, whilst optimising the enlarged space within. It will also enable you to approach builders knowing exactly what work you want carried out and to which specifications, giving you the confidence of knowing that you will have ‘got it‘ right.

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Phoenix Estate Agents March 2013 Property Magazine