BATH COUNTRY • 2013local View
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Welcome to LOCAL VIEW
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Market INSIGHT
MARKET INSIGHT IN BATH’s villagesWelcome to the latest edition of Local View, our seasonal update on the property markets that matter to you. Along with a brief review of activity in the villages surrounding Bath, we have also included a preview of just some of the beautiful properties we currently have available. Please contact your local team for more information and to find out what other opportunities we can offer.
In our view there has never been a better time to buy in the country, having had two tough years there is now real evidence the market is bouncing back with good activity across the region. For example, Potticks House had over 40 viewings in five weeks of marketing and was sold under competition to a cash buyer. As long as properties are sensibly priced, they will sell.
We are seeing more and more buyers from London and the Home Counties; we also get a lot of expats returning from abroad wanting to settle in and around Bath. A continued improvement in confidence amongst buyers, may well turn the market from a buyers’ market to a sellers’ market during this time, although with that said, the worst mistake a vendor can make is ignore comparable evidence and be persuaded that their property is worth more than it is.
SALES BY PRICE BAND
“The villages around Bath attract residents from all over the world who are drawn to a certain type of lifestyle. Outside London, Bath can boast one of the richest cultural scenes in the UK with its world heritage site, Bath Abbey, museums, restaurants and shopping.”
Charlie TaylorOffice Head
KNIGHT FRANK BATH PROPERTIES ARE VIEWED
ON AVERAGE WE HAVE ACHIEVED
every day through our award-winning website of the guide price on sales in the past 12 months
times655 98%
32%Under £500k
WHERE DO OUR BUYERS COME FROM?
50%South West
21%London
12%International
17%Rest of the UK
16%£1m - £1.5m
16%£750k - £1m
14%£500k - £750k
22%£1.5m+
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meet the team
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meet the team
MEET THE Bath TEAM
Anyone who has visited Bath is likely to never forget it. It is a fantastic combination of stunning countryside and a truly breathtaking city with plenty of green open spaces.
From a cultural point of view Bath speaks for itself but it offers so much more than just culture, with a village like atmosphere there are endless events including The Music Festival, the newly refurbished Royal Theatre, Bath Rugby Club, to the Comedy Club at Komedia; there really is something for everyone.
For your free market appraisal please call +44 1225 325 999
Knight Frank Bath 4 Wood Street, Queen Square, Bath BA1 2JQ
THE KNIGHT FRANK TEAM IN BATH
Charlie [email protected] T +44 1225 325 999
Charlie’s property background began with eight years in central London followed by 11 years in Winchester where he helped set up the office. Having been given the opportunity to run his own office, Charlie moved in 2009 with his family to Bath.
Matthew [email protected] T +44 1225 325 999
Originally brought up in the Far East, Matthew returned to the West Country in 1993. After ten years in residential property in both Bath and Bristol, Matthew was invited to help with the setting up of the Bath office in 2006.
Francesca [email protected] T +44 1225 325 999
Francesca joined the team in 2012 to assist Charlie with the country market. Francesca also has a background in customer services.
Natasha [email protected] T +44 1225 325 999
Natasha joined the team in 2011 to assist with the running of the office. Natasha has a background in mortgages and customer services.
Tessa [email protected] T +44 1225 325 999
Tessa is the latest addition to the team as an assistant to the city team. Tessa has a background in marketing and PR.
Lindsey [email protected] T +44 1225 325 999
“I am writing to thank you and your team for the excellent job you did selling my property in difficult market conditions. In particular, I commend the friendliness and excellent market knowledge of you and your team. Whoever picks up the phone at Knight Frank, there is always a friendly and knowledgeable person available to answer any queries and I appreciated the regular and informed communication that we received from everyone in your office. I feel we received considered and pragmatic advice on how best to achieve the desired result and then everyone put their best effort into making it happen. The whole process was handled smoothly and with professional efficiency. I have no hesitation in recommending Knight Frank to other potential vendors (indeed I already have!) and I would be happy to give a verbal reference if any of your clients would like to speak to someone.”
Mr and Mrs C
Franki [email protected] T +44 1225 325 999
Franki has recently moved to the Bath area due to the high demand for New Homes in the area and the increase in newly built properties that are springing up in and around Bath.
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FOR SALE FOR SALE
country Properties for sale around BathBelow we highlight just a small selection of country properties for sale around Bath with Knight Frank. Please call to find out about other properties we have available which suit your requirements.
Sitting/dining room, kitchen, snug, study, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Garden. Car port. EPC rating D. Approximately 142 sq m (1,642 sq ft).Guide price £499,950
2 reception rooms, study, kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Garden. Garage. Approximately 219 sq m (2,354 sq ft).Guide price £680,000
DOYNTONBRISTOL
HINTON CHARTERHOUSESOMERSET
3 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Garden. Approximately 368 sq m (3,962 sq ft).Guide price £695,000
2 reception rooms, kitchen, study, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Garden. Outbuilding. Approximately 225 sq m (2,418 sq ft).Guide price £795,000
OAKHILLSOMERSET
BOXWILTSHIRE
3 reception rooms, kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Gardens. Outbuildings. Garage. Approximately 250 sq m (2,699 sq ft).Acres 0.23 Guide price £895,000
WEST KINGTONWILTSHIRE
4 reception rooms, kitchen, study, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. 6 stables, outbuilding, barn. Approximately 295 sq m (3,174 sq ft).Acres 12 Guide price £925,000
CAMERTONSOMERSET
Open plan living area, kitchen, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Garage. Outbuildings. Approximately 530 sq m (5,716 sq ft).Acres 6.5 Guide price £1,475,000
3 reception rooms, 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. Cottage. Outbuildings. Swimming pool. EPC rating E. Approximately 1,484 sq m (15,996 sq ft).Acres 11.34 Guide price £1,500,000
ALLINGTONWILTSHIRE
FROMESOMERSET
3 reception rooms, kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Cottage. Garden. Outbuildings. EPC rating G. Approximately 732 sq m (7,878 sq ft).Acres 4.42 Guide price £1,300,000
3 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Gardens. Garage. Orchard. EPC rating C. Approximately 341 sq m (3,664 sq ft). Guide price £1,375,000
UPPER SOUTH WRAXALLWILTSHIRE
BATHEASTONBATH
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country properties sold around BathOur track record has always set us apart from our competitors and illustrated below is an impressive selection of country properties recently sold around Bath.
NORTHENDBATHGuide price £625,000
NORTON ST. PHILIPSOMERSETGuide price £345,000
LIMPLY STOKESOMERSETGuide price £250,000
COLERNEWILTSHIREGuide price £750,000
NETTLETONWILTSHIREGuide price £725,000
LIMPLEY STOKESOMERSETGuide price £695,000
DYRHAMGLOUCESTERSHIREGuide price £795,000
BIDDESTONEWILTSHIREGuide price £795,000
CLAVERTONBATHGuide price £985,000
BATHSOMERSETGuide price £1,500,000
FRANKLEIGHWILTSHIREGuide price £1,850,000
LOWER WESTWOODWILTSHIREGuide price £1,150,000
CHIPPENHAMWILTSHIREGuide price £1,300,000
TELLISFORDSOMERSETGuide price £1,850,000
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