Phoenix Estate Agents Property Magazine July 2013

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I’m very pleased to be able to report yet another busy & successful month for sales and viewings. At the time of writing this editorial we have 27% of our property stock sold subject to contract. And several further offers on the table under discussion. We have a genuine need for more properties to offer. We are very short of properties at the lower end of the market and also bungalows with 2 toilets and a double garage up to £185,000. On more than one occasion we haven’t had a property available meeting the requirements of a serious buyer and have approached a customer who’s property was previously on the market with us to see if they would be interested in selling so we can offer their property – this has ended up in us selling properties that we haven’t even been marketing! I know there are sellers out there hearing that the marketing is picking up & that we are selling well who are now asking – why aren’t I getting viewings on mine? Why haven’t I sold? Is my agent doing their best by me? I can only answer as if the question is being asked of me. Firstly we work our socks off on ALL our properties, we find it just as frustrating when a property is performing poorly and it is unjustified if a seller thinks we aren’t doing all we can for them. More often than not it simply the difficult housing market conditions for that property at that time – nothing more complicated than that. Sometimes it is factors out of both the sellers & our control, such as the outlook or surroundings of the property or that some areas/streets sell better than others. But sometimes it is the seller holding the property back (often despite any advice we give them to help) such as: busy patterned/dated décor, poor presentation/clutter, untidy/overgrown gardens, or a need to rethink their asking price. We know from experience it’s often very hard as a home owner to step back from your emotions or financial desires and look at your property presentation and asking price from a buyers perspective. The key here is to listen to what your agent is telling you! Again this month I thought you’d be interested to see which available properties are our top performers. Based upon the Rightmove advertising ‘click through rate’ on the day of preparing this editorial, here’s a run down of the current top 10:

1) HOLBEACH ST MARKS: £132,500 2) SUTTON BRIDGE: £155,000 .

3) SUTTON BRIDGE: £106,950 . 4) SUTTON BRIDGE: £80,000 .

5) SUTTON BRIDGE: £129,995 6) LONG SUTTON: £174,950 .

7) SUTTON BRIDGE: £265,000 8) SUTTON BRIDGE: £169,950 .

9) LONG SUTTON: £165,000 10) SUTTON BRIDGE: OIEO £175,000 .

Those of you who follow our magazine each month will see how these have changed since last month, with several now being sold subject to contract. So if you are a buyer with your eye on one of these properties & you aren’t doing something about it – maybe it’s time to act, you never know, you might miss out…

If you would like any further advice or information – please get in touch.

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Most of us think of buying a property for our home but property is of course also used as an investment for the future. Whilst some of the principles of buying a property are the same whether for investment or to live in there are some other aspects to consider when purchasing a property for investment.

CHOOSING A PROPERTY It is important to remember that the property you are choosing is an investment; you are effectively running a small business. Bearing this in mind you should research the market where you want to buy your property. Speak to your local agents for information and advice. Find out about the demand for housing in the area. Consider they type of tenant you want to rent to, young professionals, families and make sure that your chosen property fits the requirements of your intended tenant. You need to think more about what will be attractive to a tenant rather than a buyer. A property investment is a long term investment. If you purchase a property that requires some renovation again think about your target market. This is not a property that you will be living in, it is often best to keep things plain, simple and low maintenance and spend your money making sure that the basics are right and in good working order.

MORTGAGES You should consider speaking to a specialist advisor who can explain the best buy to let products on the market. Make sure that your Mortgage is a buy to let Mortgage. Lenders will consider a variety of factors including the deposit you have available and the rental income you are likely to achieve.

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS You will need to instruct a solicitor to deal with your purchase, but it is worth also getting advice on your obligations as a landlord which include:

Putting in place a tenancy agreement which is valid and fair and ensuring that the agreement meets any requirements that your lender has.

Considering what the agreement should contain in terms of tenants responsibilities at the property.

Maintaining the condition of the property. Whilst some obligations can be placed on the tenant via the tenancy agreement some requirements as to maintenance are the responsibility of the Landlord. These are covered under s.11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1995 and cannot be passed on to the Tenant. This applies to maintained of the structure and exterior of the property as well as provisions for the supply of water, electricity and gas among other things.

You will need to have regular checks of gas and electrical appliances

You will need to meet fire safety requirements for furniture and furnishings.

Insurance requirements – you will need specialist buildings insurance if the property is let.

Tax implications including stamp duty land tax, income tax and capital gains.

The requirements to place any deposit taking from the tenant in a specialist scheme.

Your obligations at the end of the tenancy, serving correct notices on the tenant if you want to end the agreement or whether a new tenancy is required.

Providing an Energy Performance Certificate Your tenant will have a right to live at the property without interference so you must be careful about arranging times to visit the property if you do need carry out repairs or inspections. If you are considering renting your current home the principles are the same although it is often harder to think of the property as a business asset. You should still seek legal advice as to the need for consent from your Mortgage Company to the letting and the drafting of a tenancy agreement. If you are considering purchasing a buy to let property or renting out your own home then please contact Anna Hall at Ward Gethin Archer for more information.

Tel: 01553 660033.

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.

WATERLEES ROAD, WISBECH

£65,000 EPC RATING:D

Modern 1 bedroom end terrace bungalow requiring refurbishment benefiting from

lounge, kitchen, bathroom, lean to greenhouse, lean to side lobby, enclosed

rear garden, garage & gas ‘warm air’ central heating. Viewing advised.

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!

ST MARKS ROAD, HOLBEACH ST MARKS £69,500 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!

LONDON ROAD, LONG SUTTON


Victorian terraced house situated convenient for local Spar convenience store & bus stops offering 2 bedrooms, lounge/diner, downstairs bathroom, kitchen, utility/lobby, enclosed low

maintenance gardens, gas central heating & no upward chain. View now!

WITHINGTON STREET, SUTTON BRIDGE

£79,995 EPC RATING: D

Refurbished 2 bedroom terraced house, upvc conservatory, refitted kitchen & bathroom, lounge/ diner, upvc double glazing, gas central heating, enclosed

rear garden & no upward chain.

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.

NEW BUYER INCENTIVES AVAILABLE ON PLOTS4, 5, 7 & 10:

- LEGAL FEES PAID (UP TOP £500). - £1000 FURNITURE PACKAGE. - 1 YEAR RENT GUARANTEE.

* CALL US FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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. APPARTMENTS READY NOW CALL FOR

MORE INFO & TO BOOK AN APOINTMENT

PLOT 1: £79,950 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: £79,950 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: £59,995 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: £69,950 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.

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.

THE HOLLIES, HOLBEACH


Modern 1 bedroom semi detached bungalow situated convenient to town amenities offering kitchen/breakfast room, upvc double glazing soffits &

guttering, gas central heating, off road parking, shower room, low maintenance

patio gardens and no upward chain. Internal viewing advised!

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!



Victorian terraced house offering 3 bedrooms, lounge/diner, downstairs

bathroom, upstairs & downstairs cloakrooms, refitted kitchen, upvc double

glazing, gas central heating, garage, small south facing garden area & 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.

HOSPITAL DROVE, LONG SUTTON

£99,950 EPC RATING:G

Semi detached cottage requiring renovation situated in a semi rural

location on the outskirts of Long Sutton with field views. Offering 2-3 bedrooms, 2

reception rooms, downstairs bathroom, upvc double glazing, garage, off road

parking & no upward chain.

CHURCHGATE, GEDNEY SOUTH)

FIXED PRICE £100,000 EPC RATING:E

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.

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

OIEO £105,000 EPC RATING:E

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.



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.

CUSTOM HOUSE ST, SUTTON BRIDGE


Semi detached bungalow situated in a no through road within walking distance

of local amenities offering 2 double bedrooms, refitted kitchen & shower

room, conservatory, upvc double glazing, gas central heating, garage, off road parking, low maintenance gardens and no upward chain. Viewing a must!

PEBBLE CLOSE, SUTTON BRIDGE

£107,950 EPC RATING: C

Modern 3 bedroom mid terraced house situated in a popular no through cul de

sac benefiting from kitchen/diner, downstairs cloakroom, majority upvc double glazing, gas central heating,

allocated parking space & enclosed rear garden. View now!

LONGDON CLOSE, SUTTON BRIDGE


Modern semi detached bungalow in a popular location benefiting from 2 double

bedrooms, shower room, upvc double glazing, gas central heating - refitted combi condensing boiler July 2011,

garage with remote control electric door, driveway & south facing enclosed rear

garden. Viewing advised!

STATION ROAD, TYDD GOTE

£115,000 EPC RATING:E

Period (1848) 3 bedroom semi detached cottage situated in a semi rural village

offering kitchen/breakfast room, utility, majority upvc double glazing, oil central heating, detached garage, extensive off

road parking, feature generous rear garden & no upward chain. View now.

GOOSE GREEN, SUTTON BRIDGE


Modern semi detached bungalow situated on a popular location offering 2 double bedrooms, en-suite cloakroom, refitted

bathroom, conservatory, entrance porch, majority upvc double glazing, gas central

heating, garage, driveway & feature enclosed approx. 80ft/25m long rear

garden. View now!



Modern (2007) terraced house on the outskirts of Sutton Bridge with front views of farmland offering 3 double bedrooms,

kitchen/diner, downstairs cloakroom, upstairs bath/shower room, upvc double

glazing, gas central heating, low maintenance paved gardens, garage & off road parking. Internal viewing essential.

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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.

KINDERLEY CLOSE, SUTTON BRIDGE


Modern (2006) 3 bedroom terraced house offering lounge/diner, kitchen/diner, en-suite shower room to master bedroom,

downstairs cloakroom & family bathroom, upvc double glazing, gas central heating,

enclosed garden, garage & off road parking. Internal viewing essential!

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.

CHURCH GATE, SUTTON BRIDGE

OIEO £125,000 EPC RATING:C

Modern 3 bedroom detached house offering kitchen/diner, downstairs

cloakroom, en-suite to master bedroom, double glazing, gas central heating, south facing enclosed rear garden, garage & off road parking. Internal viewing advised.

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!

GRANVILLE TERRACE, SUTTON BRIDGE

OIEO £125,000 EPC RATING:D

Detached bungalow offering 2 double bedrooms, kitchen/diner, utility,

conservatory, shower room, garage/workshop, double glazing, gas

central heating, extensive off road parking, enclosed rear garden & no upward chain. Viewing essential!



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

garden & no upward chain.

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.

ST MARKS ROAD, HOLBEACH ST MARKS £132,500 EPC RATING:D

Modern 4 bedroom detached house

situated in a rural village location with front & rear field views, 2 reception rooms, utility, downstairs cloakroom,

upstairs bath/shower room, enclosed rear garden, upvc double glazing, electric

night storage heating, off road parking & no upward chain. View now!



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!



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.

CHALK LANE, SUTTON BRIDGE


Modern 3 bedroom detached house with field views benefiting from lounge/diner,

separate dining room, utility, conservatory, downstairs shower room, upstairs bathroom, upvc double glazing, off road parking & south facing enclosed

rear garden. View Now!



Detached bungalow in a popular location offering 2 double bedrooms, modern

fitted kitchen & bathroom, sun room/utility, pantry, garage, block paved

driveway, upvc double glazing, gas central heating, feature enclosed rear

garden. Viewing essential!

LONDON ROAD, LONG SUTTON


3 Bedroom detached house benefiting from rear field view,2 reception rooms

plus conservatory, downstairs cloakroom, modern upstairs bathroom,

detached single garage with utility room, driveway, parking area, upvc

double glazing, gas central heating & rear garden. Internal viewing essential!

FALKLANDS ROAD, SUTTON BRIDGE


Modern 3 bedroom detached bungalow offering conservatory, bath/shower room plus additional separate cloakroom, upvc double glazing, gas central heating (with refitted boiler 2010), garage with electric entrance door, driveway & enclosed rear

garden. Viewing essential!

BRIDGE ROAD, LONG SUTTON


Modern (2004) detached chalet style house, 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.



3 Bedroom detached house, lounge/diner, 2 conservatories, refitted

kitchen/breakfast room, refitted bath/shower room, utility/wc, gas

central heating with refitted boiler, double glazing (majority upvc), cavity

wall insulation, garage, large carport to rear, front parking & garden.

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GROUPS IN JULY LINCOLNSHIRE ONLINE WEEK 1ST OF JULY - 7TH OF JULY. LINCOLNSHIRE’S OWN ONLINE WEEK. Community Lincs have created a Lincolnshire Time Capsule online. We will be using a new web site; www.lincsmemories.org to create an online “time capsule” of Lincolnshire life. Everyone has a memory to share so, whether it’s amusing, profound or even just downright bizarre we will help them to post it on the website. Come to the Market House on Wednesday or Thursday morning and one of our volunteers / computer buddies will be able to guide you through taking part. EVERYTHING STOPS FOR TEA , Drop in on a Wednesday morning 10.00am to 12.30pm for a cuppa and a chat Market House Reception 01406 366767 Tai chi every Thursday 12.30pm to 1.30pm call in to the Corn Exchange Market House Reception 01406 366767

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., Come and see what else we have going on, Craft groups, Citizens Advice Bureau, Photographic Group. Market House Movies present ‘The Queen’ 2.00pm. To book tickets ring Market House reception 01406 366767. Phone Market House reception on 01406 366767 for more information. www.longsuttonmarkethouse.org

Market House Photography Group The Market House Photography Group has been shortlisted in the Ringrose Law "Grand Idea Spalding" funding programme. To win the grant we need to secure the most votes. The money is required to purchase additional equipment for the group. To vote please log onto http://www.ringroselaw.co.uk/agrandidea/vote-now The only stipulation is that it is restricted to one vote per email address. Our next field trip is a trip down the River Witham from Boston's Sluice Bridge out into the Wash and back again on Sunday 21st July. Departing Sluice Bridge, Boston at 3.30pm and returning around 8pm. Cost £17.50 per adult & £15 concessions. To book please email [email protected] or contact 01406 366767. Our next group meeting takes place on Monday 8th July at 7.30pm at St Mary's Church, Long Sutton all welcome. Date for your diary - Our annual exhibition takes place on the 14th & 15th September - 10am to 4pm at the Market House. Free admission. Part of the National Heritage Weekend. Finally, don't forget to get your entries in for our Historic Lincolnshire photo competition which closes on Friday 12th July. If you would like to become involved with the photography group please contact [email protected], alternatively please ring the Market House reception on 01406 366767 and leave a message for Angela and I will get back

to you as soon as I can.

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GEDNEY ROAD, LONG SUTTON


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

conservatory, refitted kitchen with integral appliances, utility, refitted

upstairs bathroom, downstairs shower room, gas heating (refitted boiler), upvc double glazing, garage, extensive parking

& rear garden with part field views.

STANLEY DRIVE, SUTTON BRIDGE


Modern detached bungalow in a popular location benefiting from 4 double bedrooms, en-suite, conservatory,

kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, garage & driveway, low maintenance

enclosed rear garden, wood effect upvc double glazing, gas central heating.

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.



Modern 3 Bedroom detached bungalow situated convenient for local amenities

offering kitchen/diner, en-suite to master bedroom, family bath/shower room, detached double garage/workshop,

extensive driveway, south facing rear garden, upvc double glazing & gas central

heating. Viewing advised.

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!

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!



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

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“Insurance companies only ever want to know you when they want some money” “Insurance companies will do anything to get out of paying a claim” “I paid my premiums on time and now they don’t want to pay out” We have all heard this a hundred times over the years (some readers may have even said it!) So here’s some advice…………..Don’t make it easy for insurer’s to decline or reduce your claim. Ok, we all know that insurance companies are in business to make a profit-who isn’t? But all too often we as claimants leave ourselves at the mercy of insurers. Let me explain what I mean. When was the last time you took a serious look to check what your insurance policy covers and more importantly what it doesn’t cover? It never ceases to amaze me the gulf that exists between what clients think they are insured for and what in fact is covered. One problem that often crops up is that of underinsurance. How often do we check to ensure that our contents sum insured reflects the true replacement cost of everything in the home (which usually includes garages and garden sheds). “Whatever happens I’m not going to lose all my contents at once” It’s a common misunderstanding that providing your claim is with-in the total sum insured there is no problem. Remember the sum insured must represent the full replacement cost of all the contents of your home. The same applies to building’s cover- you must insure for the full rebuild cost including site clearance and other additional costs. Of course if you have difficulty agreeing a claim settlement and think you have been treated unfairly you can always turn to the Insurance Ombudsman service but as a general rule if you are under-insured you will almost certainly be dissatisfied with even that outcome. I’ll be the first to agree that insurance policies don’t make a great read and are all too often difficult to understand. This is a problem that is gradually being addressed through various initiatives to encourage more user-friendly policy wordings but progress is slow and that suggests to me a good reason to consult an expert - why not call our office for some advice? After all you have got nothing to lose – except perhaps a massive headache the next time you have a claim! For more advice about insurance please call us today on 0800 308 1140.

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

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.

BULL BRIDGE, UPWELL


Modern detached house, field views to the front, 4 double bedrooms, 2 with en-

suite, family bath/shower room, cloakroom, 4 reception rooms,

kitchen/diner with integrated appliances, utility, garage, extensive parking, brick

outbuilding with music room, games room, shower room & cloakroom –

offering annex potential. Viewing a must!

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.

PENRICS WAY, FLEET HARGATE


Modern (2004) link detached house, 4 double bedrooms, dressing room & en-

suite to master bedroom, en-suite to bedroom 2, family bath/shower room,

downstairs cloakroom, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/diner, utility, double garage, parking, landscaped gardens, 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.

NIGHTINGALE WAY, SUTTON BRIDGE


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


OIEO £250,000 EPC RATING: D

1920’s Detached house, popular location, 4 double bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, upstairs re-fitted bath/shower room & downstairs shower room, utility room,

kitchen/diner with log burner, oversized single garage, mature landscaped

gardens, upvc double glazing & gas central heating. VIEWING A MUST!

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.

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The Sutton Bridge in Bloom Big Bloomers have been hard at work in June. We have weeded and tidied the flower beds around Sutton Bridge, cleared out the bulbs and winter flowers from containers. We have removed the top layer of spent soil and compost, and replaced it with new before planting summer flowers in our containers and those sponsored by local businesses. The next few weeks we will be planting more bedding plants in Billy’s, Pat’s and the Jubilee beds.

It’s not all hard work; we spent an enjoyable day when The Curlew Centre held a Vintage Gala Day in the Park. Our members potted up plants from their gardens for us to sell on our stall, this raised £55 for our funds. An extra bonus that day was to see the Spitfire flying over our heads.

In the meantime we will be seen around Sutton Bridge weeding, tidying up everywhere. Come and chat, we will appreciate a rest leaning on our spades and forks. 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.

Picture shows freshly planted container outside R.J. Garner’ Bridge Road (June 2013)

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Phoenix Estate Agents Property Magazine July 2013