Phoenix Property Magazine March 2012

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Front cover photo: Well Creek, Upwell

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Phoenix Property Magazine March 2012

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OOuuttwweellll && UUppwweellll By Tonia Humberstone, Phoenix Estate Agents

Outwell Up until 1990 Outwell parish was split with half in Norfolk and half in Cambridgeshire with the boundary falling along the old course of the River Nene. The boundary also cut straight through the middle of the village. In 1935 the part of Outwell which was in Cambridgeshire was reduced in size to enlarge the nearby village of Emneth. Outwell parish today is part of the King's Lynn and West Norfolk local government district. The parish of Upwell in the 2001 census, has a population of 1,880. The village and parish is traversed with many drainage channels which characterize this part of Fenland Norfolk. The eastern corner of the parish is cut north to south by the Middle Level main Drain. Crossing the parish from east to west is the drain called Well Creek. The north and eastern parts of the parish consist of arable and pasture fields, the eastern area referred to as Walsingham Fens and the north area as Well Moors. On the edges of the village there is a small amount of woodland near Birdbeck Field and to the south and at Church Field to the east of the village. It is thought that the name Outwell is derived from old English and derives from the fact that it is a later settlement or extension of nearby village of Upwell, and suggests that the village of Outwell was established during the Saxon period. Well Creek is the back bone for both the villages of Outwell and Upwell, bringing visitors all summer long from up and down the country, particularly popular for narrow boats. Outwell has a range of amenities including convenience stores, insurance & mortgage services, petrol station, butchers, fish & chip shop, car garage, take away, post office, Crown Lodge Hotel & restaurant, primary school, public houses, fruit & veg shop, Golding feeds - pet food, garden centre and florist, electrical contractor and a tyre place.

Upwell Upwell is a civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It covers an area of 27.65 km2 (10.68 sq mi) and had a population of 2,456 in 1,033 households as of the 2001 census. For the purposes of local government, it falls within the district of King's Lynn and West Norfolk. Until 1974 it formed part of the now-defunct Wisbech Rural District. Upwell lies on the A1101 road, the nearest towns being Wisbech to its north-west and Downham Market to its east. It was a place of note in British railway history as the rural tramway, the Wisbech and Upwell Tramway lasted as a freight line until 1966; although it had succumbed to bus competition for passenger traffic as early as 1927. The church is dedicated to St. Peter. It contains two brasses of priests, bearing date from 1435, several monuments, an east window, and carved pulpit. The church stands in the county of Norfolk. Upwell has a local Primary School , The Five Bells public house & restaurant, other public houses, Lils Lily Pad bakery, convenience store, bridal shop, butchers, fish & chip shop, post office, playing field, BMX park, health Centre and a village Hall . The Norfolk Green 60 bus passes through the village to Wisbech each weekday hour with connecting buses available to Kings Lynn and Downham Market.

There are a number of bus services that run through Outwell/Upwell as follows: Num. Service (From/To) General Details Operator 60 Outwell to Three Holes Only this direction, Sat (1 trip) Norfolk Green 60 Upwell to Wisbech Only this direction, Mon to Fri (1 trip) Norfolk Green 60 Wisbech to Three Holes Mon to Sat (8 trips) Norfolk Green 65 Wisbech to Downham Market Fri (1 trip) Emblings

PHOENIX ESTATE AGENTS COVER OUTWELL & UPWELL, WITH STAFF ESTABLISHED & LIVING IN THE AREA. IF YOU HAVE A PROPERTY TO SELL HERE & WOULD LIKE SOME FREE NO OBLIGATION ADVICE PLEASE CALL US ON: 01406 359131

MAIN 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.

TAVERNERS MEWS, LONG SUTTON

£65,000

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.

WEST BANK, SUTTON BRIDGE

OIEO £65,000

Refurbished ground floor flat with views over the River Nene & Cross Keys Bridge

benefiting from 2 double bedrooms, lounge/diner, refitted kitchen, refitted

bathroom with corner spa bath, residents parking area, upvc double glazed

windows, utility store & no upward chain.

CROSBY ROW, SUTTON BRIDGE

£75,000

ATTENTION BUY TO LET INVESTORS - PROPERTY WITH TENANT IN PLACE! 3 bedroom terraced house, modern kitchen & bathroom, UPVC double glazing, gas central heating, low maintenance patio garden, brick

workshop/shed & no upward chain.

WITHINGTON STREET, SUTTON BRIDGE

FIXED PRICE £75,000

Recently updated 2-3 bedroom terraced house benefiting from refitted kitchen & downstairs bathroom, utility room, gas

central heating with refitted boiler, upvc double glazing, & enclosed low

maintenance rear garden. Viewing advised!


£79,995

ATTENTION BUY TO LET INVESTORS - PROPERTY WITH TENANT IN PLACE!

Recently refurbished 2 bedroom terraced house, UPVC conservatory, refitted

kitchen & bathroom, lounge/ diner, UPVC double glazing, gas central heating &

enclosed rear garden.

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.

QUEEN STREET, SUTTON BRIDGE

£80,000

Victorian terraced house requiring some 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.


£84,995

Recently updated 2-3 bedroom terraced house benefiting from refitted kitchen & downstairs bathroom, utility room, gas

central heating with refitted boiler, upvc double glazing, & enclosed low

maintenance rear garden. Viewing advised!

QUEEN STREET, SUTTON BRIDGE

£89,950

Terraced house benefiting from 2 double bedrooms, modern upstairs bathroom,

modern kitchen with sun room, lounge/diner, upvc double glazing, gas

central heating & enclosed low maintenance rear garden with summer

house & off road parking. Internal viewing a must to appreciate

presentation!

ROYAL CLOSE, SUTTON BRIDGE

OIRO £95,000

3 Bedroom semi detached house requiring further updating, 2 reception rooms, outbuilding giving store room & wc,

approx. 130ft/40m long rear garden, off road parking, gas central heating, upvc

double glazing & no upward chain.

LIME STREET, SUTTON BRIDGE

£96,000 FIXED PRICE

ATTENTION BUY TO LET INVESTORS - PROPERTY WITH TENANT IN PLACE! Refurbished 2 bedroom period end terraced house, 2 reception rooms, modern fitted kitchen & bathroom,

enclosed rear garden, allocated parking space, upvc double glazing, gas central

heating & no upward chain.

WEST PARADE, WISBECH

£102,500

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.

LONDON ROAD, LONG SUTTON

£109,950

2 Bedroom semi detached house conveniently situated for local amenities,

kitchen/diner, utility, cloakroom, re-fitted bathroom, off road parking

potential, enclosed rear garden with workshop, UPVC double glazing & gas

central heating. Viewing strongly advised!

NEW ROAD, SUTTON BRIDGE

£109,950

Circa Edwardian 3 bedroom semi detached house, 2 reception rooms & conservatory, downstairs cloakroom,

modern fitted kitchen & bathroom, part upvc double glazing, gas central heating

& feature approx 100ft long (stms) enclosed rear garden with wooded area.

No upward chain. Viewing essential!

PRINCES STREET, SUTTON BRIDGE

£109,995

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.

HOLBOURNE SITE, GEDNEY DROVE END

OIEO £110,000

Re-furbished 3 bedroom semi detached house on a generous plot in a rural village location benefiting from 2 reception rooms, refitted kitchen, bathroom & flooring, redecorated

throughout, 2 garden areas: one being 190ft long (sts), off road parking, oil

central heating & UPVC double glazing. No upward chain.

BRIDGE ROAD, SUTTON BRIDGE

£112,000

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.

LITTLE LONDON, LONG SUTTON

OIEO £114,000

Semi detached house convenient to leisure centre & secondary school

benefiting from 2 double bedrooms, lounge/diner, kitchen with separate

utility/garden room, upvc double glazed windows, gas central heating, feature

enclosed rear garden, garage & off road parking. View now!

KINDERLEY CLOSE, SUTTON BRIDGE

£121,950

Recently redecorated modern (2005) terraced house benefiting from

kitchen/diner, downstairs cloakroom, en-suite to master bedroom, enclosed garden, garage & parking, upvc double

glazing & gas central heating. No upward chain. Viewing advised.

BRIDGE ROAD, LONG SUTTON

£124,950

Edwardian 3 bedroom semi detached house convenient for bus stop benefiting from lounge/diner, refitted downstairs bathroom, gas central heating, UPVC

double glazing, approx 180ft long enclosed rear garden (sts) & no upward

chain. Internal viewing essential to appreciate fully.

ISLE ROAD, UPWELL

£124,995

3 Bedroom detached cottage in a popular village, 2 reception rooms, majority double glazing, oil central heating, extensive off road parking, enclosed

paved/hard landscaped garden with pond feature, outbuildings include

workshop/garage, 2 dog runs, cat runs & shed. No upward chain. View now!

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!

STATION ROAD, TYDD GOTE

£129,995

3 Bedroom detached bungalow with field views to the rear, re-fitted kitchen &

shower room, conservatory, UPVC double glazing, oil central heating, garage & off road parking, enclosed rear garden. No upward chain. Viewing strongly advised.

MAIN ROAD, GEDNEY DROVE END

£132,250

Detached bungalow situated in a rural village location, 2 double bedrooms, 2

reception rooms, conservatory, generous enclosed relatively low maintenance rear garden offering

extensive off road parking, garage & workshop. UPVC double glazing, LPG central heating. Viewing a must!


£135,000

2-3 Bedroom detached bungalow situated in a popular location, extended dining room/bedroom3, re-fitted shower room, UPVC double glazing, gas central heating, low maintenance rear garden, garage, driveway & no upward chain.

WEST STREET, LONG SUTTON

OIRO £135,000

Detached circa Edwardian cottage in a town centre location with permitted use as chiropody clinic on the ground floor with reception room, treatment room, kitchen, utility & cloakroom. Plus self

contained residential 1 bedroom apartment on the first floor. UPVC

double glazing, gas central heating, off road parking, gardens & no upward

chain.

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mmoorrttggaaggee mmaarrkkeett.. By Jane Sutton, Director Top House Mortgages

The mortgage market has changed somewhat since the beginning of the ‘credit crunch’ back in 2008 with lenders now being far more cautious and are now operating with much stricter criteria. They are more selective and very thorough now in terms of the level and degree of detail they require to evidence a borrower’s application. This has made navigating the market more difficult, but it also means that borrowers are far better off seeking the services of an adviser even more now than they did previously as they just don’t know if they will be successful with their mortgage applications particularly if they try to do it themselves. Things have improved since 2009, but the amount of brokers operating within the mortgage market is now about one third the size it was at its peak in 2007 as many advisers have now left the industry. Consumer confidence is returning albeit slowly, and while unemployment is not falling the rate is slowing and while we don’t see a huge increase in mortgage activity in the short tem the signs are better for the long term. There is now much greater competition among lenders with higher loan to value products of up to 95% which may be why we are seeing an increase in first time buyers. Obviously more first time buyers would be a welcome stimulus to the rest of the mortgage market as it frees up chains and will enable more people to move. However, a lot of people are content at the moment to rent a property rather than purchase one and here at Top House we foresee the buy to let market as definite growth area for 2012. Rents are up, tenant demand is increasing and there is more competition among the buy to let lenders with a number of new companies entering the market thereby opening up more opportunities for landlords. With experts forecasting that the bank base rate will remain static for the next two years there has never been a better time to grab yourself a nice little investment property. Top House are buy to let specialists with access to the whole of market and what’s more we do not charge fees. So if you would like some free, friendly, no obligation advice then give us a call.

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LLeeiissuurree IInnssuurraannccee By Elizabeth Spriggs, Coversure Insurance Wisbech

Even though we are only at the beginning of March we are already being asked to provide quotes for various summer fetes, street parties and parades being held for the Queens Jubilee in June. So I thought I would give you some advice and guidance on this type of insurance, if you have been asked to organise an event for the Queens Jubilee or any other event you have coming up. It is vital that anyone planning this type of event factors in the cost of public liability insurance as this will protect against any legal claims, accidents and damage to property. Cover can also be included for cancellation due to adverse weather and even event equipment. Most of these events take place in public areas so the council will need to check the levels of cover (and that you have factored in insurance) before giving permission for the event to go ahead anyway, especially if a road closure order is required. It’s also worth noting that even of there are no employees and the event is manned by local volunteers, you are still required to have employers liability as even though you aren’t paying them, you still have a legal liability towards them. If you are thinking about arranging an event of any kind give me a call I’ll be happy to help you. Tel: 0800 308 1140

FALKLANDS ROAD, SUTTON BRIDGE

£139,950

Modern 3 bedroom detached house on a corner plot benefiting from refitted

kitchen/diner, downstairs cloakroom, part upvc double glazing, gas central heating, enclosed south/east facing rear garden,

garage & driveway.

CHURCH DROVE, OUTWELL

£139,995

3 Bedroom detached house situated convenient for local primary school and village amenities, 2 reception rooms, conservatory, downstairs cloakroom, lpg central heating, part upvc double

glazing, attached garage, extensive off road parking, enclosed gardens

& no upward chain.

BRIDGE ROAD, SUTTON BRIDGE

£145,000

Detached bungalow requiring some further modernisation, 2-3 double bedrooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room,

bath/shower room & separate cloakroom, gas central heating, double glazing, integral garage & extensive off road parking, enclosed rear garden with feature patio & no upward chain.

FOLDS LANE, LONG SUTTON

OFFERS OVER £150,000

2 Bedroom detached bungalow situated convenient to town centre facilities in a secluded position with generous south

facing rear garden, 2 reception rooms & conservatory, utility, detached garage & off road parking, UPVC double glazing,

gas central heating.


£157,950

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.

LITTLE LONDON, LONG SUTTON

£159,950

Modern 3 bedroom detached house, 2 reception rooms plus conservatory, modern kitchen, utility, downstairs cloakroom, refitted bathroom, gas

central heating with refitted boiler, upvc double glazing, garage, extensive off

road parking & 86ft/26m long enclosed south facing rear garden with decking

feature. Viewing essential.

LUTTON GOWTS, LONG SUTTON

£164,995

3 Bedroom detached bungalow situated on the outskirts of Long Sutton, 2 reception rooms & conservatory,

bathroom, shower room, UPVC double glazing, gas central heating, off road parking , feature enclosed garden.

VILLA CLOSE, LUTTON (LONG SUTTON)

£165,000

Modernised detached bungalow in a popular cul de sac with field views to

one side, 2 double bedrooms, individual open plan layout, modern refitted

kitchen/breakfast room, dining room/study, refitted bathroom, enclosed

rear garden, off road parking, upvc double glazing & gas central heating.

Internal viewing essential to appreciate fully!

LIME WALK, LONG SUTTON

£165,000

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.

DELPH ROAD, LONG SUTTON

£174,950 Modernised detached bungalow, 2 double

bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, conservatory, modern fitted kitchen &

bath/shower room, oversized single garage with office, extensive off road

parking, enclosed rear garden, majority upvc double glazing, gas central heating &

no upward chain. Viewing essential!

GEDNEY ROAD, LONG SUTTON

£184,950

3 Bedroom 1930s detached house on an 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.

MAIN ROAD, TYDD GOTE

£184,995

Period detached cottage with layout giving potential to separate into 2 parts. 5

bedrooms, 4 reception rooms, 2 bathrooms, downstairs cloakroom, central heating, separate workshop/garage building &

enclosed garden.

ANNE ROAD, SUTTON BRIDGE

£185,000

3 Bedroom detached bungalow with field view to the rear, UPVC double glazing,

gas central heating, bathroom with corner bath & double shower cubicle,

cloakroom, conservatory, side and rear garden areas, garage & off road parking.

view to appreciate size & layout.

LONGDON CLOSE, SUTTON BRIDGE

£189,995

Modern (1997) detached bungalow situated in a popular cul de sac

benefiting from 3-4 double bedrooms, en-suite, conservatory, refitted

kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, garage & driveway, south facing enclosed

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

CHURCH STREET, GEDNEY DAWSMERE

£199,950

3 Bedroom detached former school masters house in a rural village location

with field views, overall plot approaching 0.3 acre (stms), character features, 2

reception rooms, majority UPVC double glazed windows, oil central heating, extensive parking, detached barn:

workshop & garage.

CHURCHGATE, GEDNEY

£199,995

Detached bungalow in a non estate village location with rear field view, 3 double bedrooms, 3 reception rooms,

conservatory, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, double garage, extensive driveway, UPVC double glazing, oil

central heating & enclosed south facing rear garden. No upward chain.

EAU DYKE BANK, TYDD ST GILES

OIEO £199,995

4 Bedroom semi detached cottage, edge of village rural location, overall plot of

3/4 acre (sts), feature views, 3 reception rooms, downstairs wetroom, upstairs bathroom, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, wash room, double glazing,

double garage, workshop & gardens.

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 full planning permission to demolish existing buildings & erect 4 dwellings & integral garages. Plus further approx 0.5 acre site with

outline planning permission for a single storey dwelling and separate access

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tthhee ffaammiillyy hhoommee ttoo ppaayy ffoorr ccaarree?? By Nicola Firth, Ward Gethin Solicitors

There are increasing concerns about protecting the family home in the event that someone has to go into care. It is suggested that the average cost of care fees (residential or nursing) is approximately £30,000 a year, if not more. It is therefore easy to see why someone’s capital assets can rapidly diminish. Care Home Fees If a person goes into care having any capital i.e. savings, investment or property over £23,250 they will be assessed as being able to meet the full cost of that care. If the person going into care leaves a spouse or civil partner living at home then the value of the property is ignored. However, there are occasions where one partner dies leaving the surviving partner as the outright owner of the family home. If that surviving partner then goes into care, the whole value of the family home will be included by the Local Authority when assessing the surviving partner’s ability to pay for that care. Can this scenario be avoided? There are options to avoid the whole of the value of the family home being included in such an assessment. One option is to include in the Will (which will come into effect when the first partner dies) provisions to enable the surviving partner to remain living in the property or if it is sold, for the deceased’s partners share to be used to provide an income to be paid to the surviving partner for the remainder of their days. The Will can even be drafted so that the property can be sold and a new property purchased using the deceased’s partners half-share of the property - a Life Interest Trust. It is imperative for the couple to own their property in joint names in a particular way. Joint property can be owned as Beneficial Joint Tenants or as Tenants in Common and for the provisions in the Will to work, the property needs to be owned as Tenants in Common. How you own your property can be easily checked and can be, if necessary, changed with little fuss. If the time comes when the surviving partner needs care and the property is sold, the following will happen: The survivor’s share of the proceeds of sale from the property will be assessed and spent on paying

for their care; The deceased partner’s share will be invested to generate an income which will be paid to the

surviving partner during their lifetime; but The capital invested to generate the income is not included in the survivors assessment albeit the

income generated may be; and

When the surviving partner dies the capital is distributed to the beneficiaries named in the deceased partners’ Will. Having a Will which potentially protects a half share in the family home from being exhausted to pay care fees will also guarantee who will ultimately benefit from the deceased partner’s share of the property even if the surviving partner remarries or writes a new will.

If you would like further advice please contact Nicola Firth at Ward Gethin Solicitors on 01553 660033.

FIRDALE CLOSE, PEAKIRK

£220,000

Detached chalet bungalow in a cul-de-sac location with rear field views, 2-3

bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, garden room, UPVC double glazing, oil central heating, garage & driveway, en-suite

cloakroom, downstairs cloakroom.

STATION ROAD, LONG SUTTON

OIRO £239,950

Detached house with original part dating back to mid 1800s, part field views, 4 double bedrooms, 4 reception rooms,

downstairs cloakroom, upstairs bath/shower room, majority UPVC double

glazing, gas central heating, off road parking, side gardens, no upward chain.

CHURCH LANE, TYDD ST GILES

£239,995

New build 4 bedroom detached house situated opposite the village church &

with field views at the rear, overall plot of 0.14 acre (stms), lounge/diner, study, kitchen/diner, utility, en-suite, family

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

parking & no upward chain.

NIGHTINGALE WAY, SUTTON BRIDGE

£249,950

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.

NIGHTINGALE WAY, SUTTON BRIDGE

£259,950

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

with part field view. Viewing a must!

STABLE COURT, LEVERINGTON

£275,000

Modern 4 bedroom detached chalet style house offering open plan kitchen/family room plus 2 formal reception rooms, en-

suite to master bedroom, downstairs cloakroom, utility, upvc double glazing,

gas central heating, south facing enclosed side/rear garden, detached

double garage, extensive parking.

SALTS ROAD, WEST WALTON

OIEO £294,995

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.

STONEGATE, GEDNEY (SOUTH)

£299,950

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. Internal

viewing a must!

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‘‘‘BBBiiiggg BBBllloooooommmeeerrrsss’’’ By The Big Bloomers

During the latter part of 2011 we were able, at long last, to start work on our allotment. We were fortunate enough to have been granted funding from the Lottery Fund for this project and that enabled us to hire a digger (and crew!) for the day to come and turn the soil over and flatten the land so that we could erect our poly tunnel. As you can see from the photograph, the day of the dig turned out to be sunny and fairly warm which was excellent since it was late November.

Two weeks after the digger crew had done their work; the poly tunnel arrived and was erected the same day. What a difference two weeks makes – the erectors had to work in gale force winds with the odd downpour of very cold rain. However, everything went well and the photograph below shows the in-bloom team toasting their new poly tunnel.

We still have a fair amount of work to do to complete the inside of the poly tunnel, and hope that this can be finished by the end of March so that we are ready for the arrival of our plug plants, which will be grown on in the tunnel and put out in the village during May/June.

All sponsor letters have now been distributed within Sutton Bridge and we are hopeful that despite the poor show with the hanging baskets in 2011, our sponsors will continue to support our efforts. For 2012 we have found a new plantsman to fill our baskets, who is confident that our chosen colour scheme will give us the overall effect we are seeking.

Work has started on the new garden bed within the Memorial Park and we are keeping our fingers crossed that by the end of the summer, this new bed will be looking splendid and in full colour. Work to rejuvenate and replant our other beds around the village will be starting as soon as the warmth of spring is in the air – usually towards the end of April. However, you will see us around the village from now on, working whenever we can – do stop and say hello - a cheery greeting goes a long way (especially when your back is aching)!!

If you are thinking of moving to Sutton Bridge and would like to join our small but happy group, please contact us as below. We are always looking for new members.

You can contact us by telephone: 07717 460382 or email: [email protected]

MMMOOORRREEE PPPRRROOOPPPEEERRRTTTIIIEEESSS NNNEEEEEEDDDEEEDDD Due to recent sales success we urgently need more

properties to offer potential buyers.

Do you have a property to sell in our area? If so, please contact us for an informal chat or to arrange a free no obligation appraisal

on your property. Tel: 01406 359131 or email: [email protected]

If you have instructed another agent on a sole agency basis, the terms of that agreement must be considered.

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Fenland Estates, the ARLA licensed lettings specialists based in Long Sutton have opened a new Wisbech office. Based in The White House, Post Office Lane, this is a further expansion for the successful residential letting agency. Rob Smy, managing director and founder of Fenland Estates told us, ‘this is a natural progression for Fenland Estates as we continue our aim to become the areas first choice for landlords wanting qualified property lettings and management advice. Over the past year we have experienced increasing numbers of landlords from the Wisbech area contacting the Long Sutton office. Landlords wanting to use a specialist agency for qualified advice, rather than an estate agent, have had no option but to look outside of the town as there were previously no licensed agencies operating out of Wisbech.’ As well as being the town’s only independant ARLA licensed agency, Fenland Estates are also Wisbech’s only accredited members of APIP, the Association of Professional Inventory Providers. Sophie Nicholls, lettings consultant, explains ‘it is incredible to think that with the importance now placed on the proper protection of tenant deposits, many landlords are still unaware that their property inventories are often being completed by agents with no qualification at all. If their agent is not an accredited inventory provider landlords really should be insisting on independant inventory clerks being used. Fenland Estates are able to offer a full range of professional services including full property management, tenant find, inventory and legal tenancy completion. Qualified advice is also available on matters such as deposit protection and disputes as well as legal possession of tenanted property. Buy to let mortgage advice is also available via introduction to local specialists, Top House Mortgage Solutions.

Landlords wanting further

information should telephone 01945 466642 or email

[email protected]

Documents

Phoenix Property Magazine March 2012