Phoenix Property Magazine April 2015

Inside this issue… Agents Blog: Property of the month. Local area: Long Sutton & District Civic Society news. Just for fun: Interior design crossword. Property: Latest from Cinder Ash Pre-School. Law: Mossop & Bowser welcome new conveyancer. Property: Buying to let - do’s & don’ts Local area: What’s on at Long Sutton Market House. Law: Sea air & pleasant atmosphere; not enough. PLUS: Full property listings.

Cover photo: property of the month in Gedney Road, Long Sutton.

206 Bridge Road, Sutton Bridge, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 9SG Tel: 01406 359131 Fax: 01406 359939 Email: [email protected]

Open: Monday to Friday 9am – 6pm. Saturday 9am – 4pm. Closed: Sundays & Bank Holidays

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THE PROPERTY: 1930s 4 bedroom detached house on an overall plot of approximately 2 acres (sts) with equestrian facilities situated on the main road through Long Sutton on the outskirts of town with rear field views. Viewing essential to appreciate!

GEDNEY ROAD, LONG SUTTON, PE12 9JU. ASKING PRICE: £339,950.

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES: Ground floor: entrance porch, reception hall, lounge with multi-fuel burner plus feature coving and picture rail, semi circular sun room, kitchen/diner with range cooker, walk in pantry, utility room, modern downstairs cloakroom and boot room. First floor: Galleried landing, 4 bedrooms, modern bath/shower room and modern cloakroom. Outside: extensive multi vehicle driveway and parking areas, established lawned gardens and patio area. Outbuildings include: detached double garage/workshop with attached office, wooden garden sheds, additional wooden outbuilding comprising machinery store, tractor shed, store room/hay barn and rear log store. Equestrian facilities: stable block having 3 loose boxes (one currently used as feed and rug rooms) and enclosed covered stable yard. 5 paddocks enclosed by post and rail fencing with gates, perimeter grass riding track.

SERVICES: All mains services (water, drainage, gas & electricity). The property benefits from gas central heating & some double glazing. South Holland District Council tax band E. EPC RATING:F.

The sellers of this property have owned it since November 2006 – having relocated into the area from Northamptonshire. Having holidayed in the Norfolk area previously they were attracted here as a result of that plus also because in this area they could find a property in budget that allowed their horses to be with them and not in livery elsewhere. The vendors liked that once through the gate at this property, they feel like they are secluded in their own little piece of the world. Plus whilst they can walk into town to the amenities, they are far enough out to be away from it too. The sellers are now looking to relocate to be nearer family.

THE AREA: Long Sutton is a market town with a population of around 5000 people in the Lincolnshire District of South Holland. Mainly known for it’s lead covered timber spire church, Friday market & historic links with highwayman Dick Turpin. Town amenities include co-op supermarket with post office, banks, indoor bowls club, vets, community centre, library, nursery primary and secondary schools, doctors, dentists, pharmacy, pubs/restaurants, convenience stores, fish & chip shops, fast food shops, football club, leisure centre, clothes shops, opticians, florists, tack shop, beauty salons & hairdressers, jewellers, antique shops, furniture shop, hardware store, electrical store, children’s play areas & fields, church & food production factories (this names but a few). For commuting Long Sutton is bypassed by the A17 and approx. 9 miles from the A47. Norfolk Green operate bus services number 505 & 50 through Long Sutton. With access to larger towns/cities such as Holbeach (6 miles), Spalding (15 miles), Wisbech (8 miles), Kings Lynn (12 miles) & Peterborough (35 miles).

For any more info, full details or to arrange to view please contact us on 01406 359131.

TAVERNERS MEWS, LONG SUTTON

£51,995 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

LUTTON GOWTS, LUTTON £52,000 EPC RATING: N/A

2 Bedroom furnished park home ‘2014

Pure Panorama model’ designed to sleep 6 on a semi rural site with 10 months occupancy restriction. Ground rent

includes 2 person membership to Tydd golf & leisure centre. Kitchen/diner, shower room, en-suite cloakroom,

laundry room & shed, garden with 2 decking areas, off road parking & LPG heating. Viewing a must to appreciate

presentation!

MARCH ROAD, FRIDAY BRIDGE

£53,000 EPC RATING: NA

Building plot situated on the outskirts of a popular village with field views front &

rear, planning permission for the erection of a 2 bedroom detached house. Plot measures approx. 270SqM. (Frontage: 37ft/11m Depth:68ft/21m approx.)

RAILWAY LANE, SUTTON BRIDGE

£95,000 EPC RATING:D

3 Bedroom terraced house offering kitchen/breakfast room, utility, sun

room, downstairs bathroom with separate cloakroom, upvc double glazing, gas central heating (with updated combi

boiler) and generous enclosed rear garden with workshop/shed.

CHALK LANE, SUTTON BRIDGE


2 Bedroom terraced house situated on the outskirts of Sutton Bridge in a small cul-

de-sac with front field view, kitchen/diner, upstairs bathroom, rear porch, upvc double glazing, garage, off road parking, enclosed front and rear

gardens plus no upward chain. Viewing a must!

CHALK LANE, SUTTON BRIDGE

OIEO £100,000 EPC RATING:C

2 Bedroom terraced house on the outskirts of Sutton Bridge in a small cul-

de-sac with front field view, updated kitchen/diner, updated bathroom, rear porch, upvc double glazing, oil central heating, off road parking to the front &

rear, enclosed garden & no upward chain. Viewing a must!

WEST STREET, LONG SUTTON


Victorian terraced house situated in Long Sutton town centre backing onto Winfrey

Park offering 2 double bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, modern fitted

kitchen, modern upstairs bathroom, enclosed rear garden, upvc double glazing

& gas central heating. Internal viewing strongly advised!

PARK LANE, LONG SUTTON


Victorian 2 bedroom terraced cottage situated in a secluded lane close to town amenities benefiting from lounge/diner

with multi-fuel burner, downstairs shower room, rear porch, garage, parking, south facing enclosed rear garden, upvc double glazing & gas central heating. Viewing

advised!

ALLENBYS CHASE, SUTTON BRIDGE


3 Bedroom semi detached house requiring further updating offering 2 reception

rooms, upstairs bathroom & downstairs wetroom style shower room, kitchen,

utility/rear lobby,off road parking, gas central heating, majority upvc double

glazing & no upward chain.

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ABOUT US

With a local presence of nearly 50 years, the Society exists to promote high standards of planning and architecture; promote civic pride; secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of historic structures or features and promote understanding of the geography, history, natural history and architecture of the area. As a registered charity, we cover the south east corner of Lincolnshire covering the communities of Long Sutton, Little Sutton, Sutton Bridge, Wingland, Tydd St. Mary, Sutton St. James, Gedney Broadgate, Gedney, Gedney Dyke, Gedney Drove End, Dawsmere, and Lutton. The Society meets every 3rd Monday of the month at the Market House in Long Sutton at 7.15 pm. With varying speakers and occasional outings, for further information call 01406 362310 or email [email protected]

COMMON PIT LONG SUTTON

Where in Long Sutton might you once have seen circus elephants bathing? The Common Pit, a one acre man made shallow lake next to The Old Ship pub on London Rd has been useful to the town over the past few hundred years. Its origins and age are uncertain; it may have been dug to provide silt for road building or to construct the adjacent sea defence (Roman Bank). All we know is it is a water filled pit on common land, that was once, before the land was reclaimed, part of the Wash marshes.

Townsfolk have used the Pit for washing fruit barrels, a sheep dip, ice skating, kayaking, fishing ( with stories of a monster pike and eels), watering traction engines, cattle, horses and, at least once, washing those elephants when the circus came to town. Nowadays it is inhabited by around 50 wild ducks that provide entertainment for visiting children and their families. The lake is registered common land, owned by the Parish Council and managed on behalf of the town, by the Civic Society.

On 11th April visitor’s enjoyment of the Pit will be enhanced by the unveiling of an art installation celebrating and drawing inspiration from the Wash. Come along and have a look, sit by the water, feed the ducks (no bread please as it can damage their health) and enjoy a small slice of our local heritage. Pictures show artist working on bird boxes and where new art work

is to be placed.

NENE MEADOWS, SUTTON BRIDGE


Modern 3 bedroom semi detached house situated in a popular cul-de-sac offering

kitchen/diner, conservatory, modern shower room, double glazing (majority upvc), gas central heating, attached single garage, off road parking plus

enclosed front and rear gardens. Internal viewing advised!

PEBBLE CLOSE, SUTTON BRIDGE


Modern semi detached bungalow situated in a popular cul-de-sac offering 2 double

bedrooms, upvc double glazing, gas central heating, garage, driveway giving off road parking, enclosed side garden &

enclosed south facing rear garden. Viewing essential!

KENT CLOSE, SUTTON BRIDGE


Modern 2 bedroom semi detached bungalow situated in a popular cul-de-sac

location benefiting from conservatory, gas central heating, majority upvc double glazing, feature generous enclosed south

facing side and rear garden with pond feature and workshop/shed, garage and

driveway giving off road parking.

BRIDGE ROAD, SUTTON BRIDGE

£134,950 EPC RATING:E

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.

LOWGATE, LUTTON


Modern link detached house situated in a popular village location with rear field

views offering 2 double bedrooms, kitchen/diner, lounge with open

fireplace, garage, driveway giving off road parking, enclosed rear garden, upvc

double glazing & gas central heating.

FIELD VIEW, TYDD ST GILES

£145,000 EPC RATING: C

3 Bedroom semi detached house situated in a popular village offering 3 reception

rooms plus conservatory, modern kitchen, utility room, downstairs cloakroom,

modern upstairs bathroom, garage/workshop, off road parking,

enclosed garden, upvc double glazing & oil central heating. Internal viewing a

must!

HUNDREDS LANE, LITTLE SUTTON


1930s semi detached cottage in a rural tree lined lane on the outskirts of Long Sutton, 2 double bedrooms (one was

formerly 2 rooms), 2 reception rooms, sun room/utility, refitted downstairs

bathroom, upvc double glazed windows, oil central heating, off road parking & no

upward chain.

DAWSMERE ROAD, GEDNEY DROVE END £152,500 EPC RATING:D

Modern 3 bedroom detached bungalow in

a rural village location with rear field view, lounge with open fire,

kitchen/breakfast room, updated shower room, garage, off road parking for several

vehicles, south facing low maintenance garden, wood effect upvc double glazing

& no upward chain. Viewing advised!

FISHERGATE, SUTTON ST JAMES


Detached bungalow situated in a popular village on an overall plot of approx. 0.25 acre (sts) offering 2 double bedrooms,

kitchen/diner, utility room, bath/shower room, majority upvc double glazed

windows, garage, driveway, generous south facing rear garden & no upward

chain.

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ACROSS 1. CHINTZ FLORALS, CHINA HANGING ON THE WALL AND FRAMED BOTANICALS ARE TYPICAL OF WHAT STYLE 2. OLDER STYLE WINDOW, OFTEN IN PERIOD HOMES 3. THE NAME FOR MODERN AND MINIMAL 4. A JAPANESE WORD FOR MEDITATION? GENTLE LIGHTING AND PLENTY OF HOUSE PLANTS HELP CREATE THIS LOOK 5. THIS INTERIOR DESIGN IS TRULY THE SPICE OF LIFE. PAISLEY PATTERNS ON SILK FABRICS AND CARVED AUTHENTIC ANIMALS ARE WHAT MAKES THIS LOOK DISTINCTIVE 6. WHAT D IS THE WORD USED FOR SOMEONE WHO CAN ASSIST WITH THE DÉCOR AND STYLE OF CHANGES MADE ON YOUR HOME DOWN 1. TAILOR MADE, FOR YOU ONLY 2. THE LATEST CRAZE OF INTERIOR DESIGN 3. MATERIAL COMMONLY USED AS FIREPLACES FOR DÉCOR AND PRACTICALITY 4. WHAT B WAS A TYPICAL TYPE OF SINK USED IN OLDEN TIMES 5. VERY COMMON STYLE USED IN THE 1930’S 6. THIS DESIGN DRAWS ITS ROOTS FROM THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION, KEY COLOURS ARE RICH TEAL, PLUM & SAGE 7. INSPIRED BY OLD RUSTIC VILLAGES IN ITALY 8. CLEAN STRAIGHT LINES, PAPER LANTERNS, AND SCREEN DIVIDERS CREATE THIS ORIENTAL FEELING SPACE 9. THINK EXPOSED BRICK WALLS, CONCRETE AND UNFINISHED WOOD. METAL FREE STANDING LAMPS AND LARGE ART WORK HELP FINISH THIS UNIQUE LOOK ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ANSWERS: ACROSS: 1) ENGLISH COUNTRY 2) SASH. 3) CONTEMPORARY. 4) ZEN. 5) INDIAN 6) DESIGNER. DOWN: 1) BESPOKE. 2) SHABBY CHIC. 3) CAST IRON. 4) BUTLER.5) ART DECO. 6) VICTORIAN.7) TUSCAN. 8) CHINESE. 9) INDUSTRIAL.

GARNSGATE ROAD, LONG SUTTON


Extended semi detached house situated in a no through lane offering 4 double

bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, downstairs shower room, upstairs bath/shower room, off road parking, generous rear garden,

upvc double glazing & gas central heating. Viewing advised!

LUTTON GOWTS, LONG SUTTON


3 Bedroom link detached house situated on the outskirts of Long Sutton & Lutton with rear field view offering extended lounge, dining room, modern kitchen,

modern bathroom, enclosed rear garden, extensive off road parking, upvc double glazing & gas central heating. Internal

viewing advised!

FALKLANDS ROAD, SUTTON BRIDGE


Modern 3 bedroom detached bungalow in a sought after location, refitted kitchen,

conservatory, bath/shower room & separate cloakroom, wood effect upvc double glazing, attached garage, rear garden, field view, new carpets & no

upward chain.

PARK LANE, LONG SUTTON


Detached bungalow on a generous plot situated in a secluded lane close to town

amenities benefiting from 2 double bedrooms, lounge, dining room, study,

conservatory, cloakroom, utility, gas central heating, garage/workshop, extensive driveway & feature generous

secluded gardens. Viewing a must!

GLENDON GARDENS, LEVERINGTON


Modern (2006) chalet style house offering 2 bedrooms upstairs, downstairs 3

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bedroom /dining room, lounge, kitchen/diner, downstairs shower room plus upstairs bathroom, double glazing,

gas central heating, garage, driveway & enclosed garden. Internal viewing

strongly advised!

MARSH ROAD, GEDNEY DROVE END


Modern detached bungalow on a corner plot in a rural village location offering 2 double bedrooms, lounge, dining room,

conservatory, en-suite to master bedroom, modern bathroom,

study/dressing room, integral garage, extensive off road parking, enclosed

south facing garden, oil central heating & double glazing.

BRIDGE ROAD, SUTTON BRIDGE


4 Bedroom detached Georgian house situated on the outskirts of Sutton Bridge with field views, lounge with study area, dining room, kitchen, bath/shower room, outbuilding offering garage potential plus

utility, off road parking, upvc double glazed windows, gas central heating &

small garden.

NEW ROAD, SUTTON BRIDGE

£179,950 EPC RATING:F

3 bedroom detached house, 2 reception rooms, conservatory, kitchen/diner,

pantry, downstairs cloakroom, refitted bathroom, 2 driveways giving extensive

off road parking, 2 storey garage/ outbuilding, additional workshop/wc,

upvc double glazing, gas central heating, enclosed garden & no upward chain!

GLENDON GARDENS, LEVERINGTON


Modern (2007) detached chalet style house in a cul-de-sac location on the

outskirts of town, 2 bedrooms upstairs, downstairs 3

rd bedroom /dining room,

lounge, conservatory, kitchen/diner, downstairs shower room plus upstairs bathroom, double glazing, gas central heating, garage, driveway & enclosed

rear garden.

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We would firstly like to say a huge Thank You! to the amazing people at the Grange Wind Farm

Group and Bird 'n' Bloke Ltd of Sutton Bridge. To whom without their generous grant money (Grange

Wind Farm) and contributions our new windows and new driveway sign wouldn't have been possible.

As many of you will be aware as a non- profitable organization, help from our local community is

greatly appreciated and needed!

We rely heavily on friends and committee members of the pre-school to help us, so that every penny raised in fundraising and

any profits are put back into providing the best quality of care for not only our children but for other children in our local

community.

We aim to ensure we have the best facilities and resources available to give every child the best start and the fondest

memories of their early years' experience.

It's also been an exciting time inside the pre-school too. We've held our Valentines

disco, Chinese new year celebrations and our Gruffalo walk for World Book Day, where

all the children dressed up as their favourite book, TV or film character and enjoyed

an exciting trail through Cinder Ash Park, met a Gruffalo and tried some tasty snacks

such as roasted fox (roasted parnips), scrambled snake (scrambled egg), Gruffalo

crumble (cherry crumble) and Owl ice cream (ice cream).

We enrol children all year round here at Cinder Ash Pre-School and currently have spaces for 2,3 and 4 year old children. More

information about us, our aims and our staff is available on our webpage www.cinderashpreschool.co.uk

Or to take advantage of our extended *FREE childcare voucher scheme feel free to pop in and speak to us or contact us either

via email at [email protected] Phone 01406258382 We look forward to hearing from you.

ANFIELD ROAD, LONG SUTTON

£194,950 EPC RATING:B

Modern (2012) detached house built by Westleigh Homes in a recently completed development offering 4 double bedrooms, en-suite to master bedroom, 3 reception

rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, downstairs cloakroom, upstairs bathroom,

enclosed rear garden, driveway, upvc double glazing & gas central heating.

STANLEY DRIVE, SUTTON BRIDGE


Recently redecorated modern 4 bedroom detached bungalow situated in a popular

residential location offering kitchen/diner, utility room, double

glazing, gas central heating, enclosed rear garden, detached single garage &

driveway giving off road parking. Viewing advised!

LANCASTER DRIVE, LONG SUTTON

£204,950 EPC RATING:B

Individual 4 bedroom detached house built in 2012 and designed by current owners offering 3 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, en-suite to

master bedroom, downstairs cloakroom, utility room, upvc double glazing,

gas central heating, off road parking, rear garden & no upward chain.

BENSGATE ROAD, FLEET


3 Bedroom detached bungalow in a rural village location offering kitchen/diner,

utility room, master suite with en-suite & dressing room, oil central heating PLUS

separate detached 1 bedroom annex with lounge/diner, shower room & electric heating. Both offer double glazing,

extensive drive & field views.

KESTREL CLOSE, SUTTON BRIDGE


Modern (2006) Allison ‘Ely’ design detached bungalow in a sought after cul-

de-sac, 3-4 double bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room,

utility, en-suite, upvc double glazing, gas central heating, integral garage, driveway

& feature enclosed gardens to side and rear. Internal viewing a must!

BROADGATE, SUTTON ST EDMUND


Modern detached house in a rural village location on an overall plot of approx. 0.25 acre (sts), 4 double bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, refitted kitchen,

utility room, en-suite, double glazing, oil central heating, integral double garage,

extensive drive and enclosed rear garden.

GEDNEY ROAD, LONG SUTTON

£339,950 EPC RATING:F

1930s 4 Bedroom detached house on an overall plot of 2 acres (sts) offering

lounge, sun room, kitchen/diner, walk in pantry, utility, boot room, upstairs and downstairs cloakrooms, bath/shower

room, gas central heating, double garage/workshop, office, storage

outbuildings, stable block & paddocks.

HIGH BROADGATE, TYDD ST GILES


Detached bungalow offering 3 double bedrooms, 2 reception rooms,

kitchen/diner, utility, bath/shower room, additional shower room plus self

contained 1 bedroom annex to the rear of the double garage on an overall plot of approx. 2/3 acre (sts) in a non-estate

village location backing on to fields. Oil central heating & double glazing.

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Long Sutton Market House Corn Exchange is an excellent venue for family events and celebrations, for exhibitions, performances and concerts. The Corn Exchange is an ideal venue for a wedding reception, which can seat 80 comfortably. Call into reception or ring 01406 366767. We had a new floor put down in the Corn Exchange which means the room is ideal for dancing , do come and take a look.

MARKET HOUSE RECEPTION OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9.30AM TO 4.00PM. Come and meet our friendly volunteer receptionists for tourist information, bookings, local information Housing and Benefit forms for South Holland District Council, recycling bags, bus pass forms.

SOUTH HOLLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL CUSTOMER SERVICES Are in the Market House Reception Tuesdays and Thursdays if you have a concern, no need to travel to Spalding, come and meet an adviser on these days at the Market House.

CONCERTS The popular Lesley Curtis Trio is returning with INTIMATELY EVA Saturday 18th

April 7.30pm Tickets and information from Market House Reception 01406 366767

MAGNA CARTA PROJECT Evening of 1st April 01406 366767 for more information

LINE DANCING IN THE CORN EXCHANGE Mondays 8-10pm Tuesdays 7-9pm Thursdays 2-3pm For more information contact Sue Lilley 01406 364307 and email:[email protected]

LINCS YOUNG CARERS Alternate Wednesdays please contact reception for more details and dates 3.30pm – 6.30pm or ring 01205 331322

LONG SUTTON YOUTH GROUP EVERY THURSDAY 6.30pm to 8.00pm ring 01406 366767 for more details.

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU Every Monday and Thursday morning 10am to 1.00pm Mondays are a drop in, Thursdays are for booked appointments only.

LITTLE WARRIORS – MARTIAL ARTS FOR CHILDREN Every Saturday 11.15am to 12.15pm Turn up on the day or ring 07925244817 or email [email protected] Ring 01406 366767 for more information.

AGAPE CARE FOOD BANK BRANCH AT THE MARKET HOUSE There is a collection point for donated food in reception open each day 9.30am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday. Please remember those in need this Christmas, any Christmas foods would be much appreciated, puddings, chocolates, crackers. Can you help with dried dog and cat food for those struggling with pets?

MIGRANT WORKERS ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LIFE SKILLS CLASSES Free, 7.00pm Tuesday and Wednesday evenings in the Long Sutton Market House ring Market House Reception for more details 01406 366767 .

Come and see what else we have going on, Craft groups, Citizens Advice Bureau, Photographic Group.

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Our Lincolnshire Churches competition is now open for entries. The next meeting takes place on Wednesday 8th April at 7.30pm. This month we will be doing a practical session on image processing and it is also round 3 in our annual competition, theme being Open. The novice group sessions are proving very popular, with 8 people taking the full course which is very good. The next session takes place on Saturday 11th April at 10am at Lutton Village Hall. 26 members and their friends will be travelling to the Cambridge Botanic Gardens on the 19th April, more on this in the May edition.

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Mossop & Bowser, Solicitors in the Market Place in Long Sutton, are pleased to announce that Mrs Naomi Banham has joined their practice to carry out conveyancing work in the Long Sutton Office.

Naomi comes to Long Sutton with many years of experience in residential property work in East Anglia. She is a qualified Licensed Conveyancer and Commissioner of Oaths.

Currently living in Norfolk but pleased to be working in Lincolnshire, Naomi is available in the Long Sutton office from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm on each working day throughout the week. She is ably assisted by Susan and they both look forward to meeting you to discuss your property transactions and to provide a personal service for the legal formalities.

Graham Wakefield and Mark Hill, partners in the firm, continue to carry out residential conveyancing work from the firm’s Head Office in Abbotts Manor in Holbeach.

Whether you are buying or selling property – or both – with or without mortgage finance, leasehold or freehold, in town, village or the countryside, Mossop & Bowser are providing a special and comprehensive service and we look forward to welcoming you in whichever office is more convenient for you!

Naomi can be contacted on 01406 363212 or by email: [email protected]

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Are you thinking of buying a property to let? The Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) gives the following advice: DO Think of buying to let as a medium to long term investment. DO Seek advice from an ARLA letting agent on local market demands. DO Get your sums right. Will the rent cover borrowings and costs, after allowing for void periods? DO Decorate, fit out and furnish to high quality standards, especially kitchens and bathrooms, to attract the best tenants and let quickly every time. DO Use an ARLA member as your letting agent. They are bonded, hold Professional Indemnity Insurance to required standards, have staff trained to ARLA's competency standards and are kept up to date with the latest legal and regulatory requirements. DON'T Let personal taste cloud your judgement. Be sure the property you choose meets market requirements. DON'T Purchase anything with potential maintenance problems unless you are willing and able to undertake this regular work yourself. It will add nothing to the rental value and cost a lot to keep up. DON'T Think that the running of an investment property to let can be left to friends or relatives in your absence. Tenants require a full management service. DON'T Use off-the-shelf tenancy agreements from HMSO or law stationers, or forget to issue the right notices or fail to have a proper inventory and condition report made before a tenant moves in. Leave all documentation to a professional agent. DON'T Furnish with second hand furniture or cast-off soft furnishings. These will probably contravene the Furniture and Furnishing Regulations. Free independent advice is available from Fenland Estates, the areas only ARLA licensed specialist lettings agency. Fenland Estates can be contacted on 01406 363006

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The case of Lothian v Dixon and Webb was heard in the High Court in November last year and has just been reported. Like many legal cases there is a story behind it which, in this case, has a happy ending.

Helen Lothian was a cousin of Helen MacArthur. Mrs MacArthur owned a seaside hotel in Scarborough which she had inherited from her parents. Her Will, made in 1983, left it equally to her cousins (Helen Lothian and Patricia Webb); however, she had gradually lost contact with Mrs Webb.

In 2010 Mrs MacArthur discovered she had inoperable terminal cancer and asked Mrs Lothian to live at the hotel, to look after her and to help run the business up to her death; in return for which she would leave Mrs Lothian all she owned. This was a big upheaval for Mrs Lothian as she and her husband lived in Scotland and had their own business there.

Mrs MacArthur gave instructions to her solicitor to make the new promised Will but died in 2012 before she could sign it. By then, Mrs Lothian had spent most of the previous two years at the hotel, running it and looking after Mrs MacArthur. Mr Lothian came down from Scotland at weekends to help.

The estate was worth over £1million.

Mrs Lothian brought a claim for proprietary estoppel. To bring such a claim successfully it must be shown to the Court that 1. an assurance; 2. has been relied on; 3. to the detriment of the person promised, to such a degree that it would be “unconscionable” not to grant relief.

By law, even if the Court agrees that relief is appropriate, the person promised will not necessarily get all that they were promised. The amount of detriment suffered is taken into account so that the order is proportionate. His Honour Judge Roger Kaye QC decided that here the detriment suffered was substantial. Even though there was no legally binding agreement, Mr and Mrs Lothian had changed their lives entirely, for an indefinite period, to help Mrs MacArthur.

Mrs Webb argued that the ‘pleasant atmosphere and sea air’ and free board and lodging were enough compensation; but the judge disagreed. Mr and Mrs Lothian were awarded the entire residuary estate.

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