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KnightFrank.co.uk

Eaton Terrace, Belgravia SW1Seven bedroom family house with large terraceAn excellent Grade II listed family house with a good balance of living and entertaining space and a large west facing terrace. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, 6 further bedrooms, 2 further bathrooms, shower room, reception room, drawing room, 2 studies, gym, kitchen, dining room, utility/laundry, patio. Approximately 329 sq m (3,540 sq ft)

Leasehold: approximately 36 years remaining

Guide price: £5,250,000

(BGV140202)

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Henniker Mews, Chelsea SW3A well-proportioned three bedroom houseThis beautifully proportioned house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms as well as a large kitchen/breakfast room and an integrated garage. Residents also benefit from a private parking space in front of the property. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, reception room, garage. EPC rating E. Approximately 114 sq m (1,224 sq ft)

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QWhat effect, if any, will the recent stamp duty changes have on the central London market for the first six months of 2015?

Nick Vestey, Head of House Sales at Knight Frank Knightsbridge, replies ...

AWhile the more progressive stamp duty structure, as announced in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, will

undoubtedly serve to assist first-time buyers up and down the UK, what is unclear is the potential effect on the central London market.

At this stage it is perhaps too early to call, but the sheer volume of transactions that took place on Wednesday 3 December does provide an interesting picture as to the general sentiment of purchasers in prime central London.

We did not see high numbers of nervous purchasers aborting transactions, citing fears of a sudden and significant market adjustment. Quite the contrary: we experienced a hive of activity with property transactions in London alone reaching nine figures.

While this on its own cannot give us the answer to the overriding question, it does indicate that the appetite for London property remains robust, and perhaps the increase in stamp duty is seen more as an irritant than a real game changer.

This is not the first time we have been faced with similar changes and, as in recent years, the market rarely reacts in a dramatic manner. For example, while the increase in £2m-plus stamp duty from 5 to 7 per cent in 2012 undoubtedly led to weaker price growth above £2m, it also coincided with a period of record £2m-plus sales volumes.

One can also argue, albeit hypothetically at this stage, there is the silver lining that this new change makes a mansion tax a much less feasible option for a new government after next May’s election – hopefully reducing the risk of the implementation of that annual charge.

The hope is we are seeing an increase in upfront purchase costs while reducing the risk of an annual charge. Fundamentally, it is important to remember that the market remains underpinned by ongoing record low interest rates and an enviable economic climate.

I am of the view that the market will ultimately absorb these changes as London continues to be the leading world city offering a unique lifestyle set against a stable political, social and economic backdrop.

first-mover

advantageIf selling or letting a property is one of your plans

for 2015, now is the time to speak to an expert.

Whilst others are waiting on the outcome of the

forthcoming election, we are anticipating a busy

start to the year.

So, at a time when staying one step ahead has never

been more important, will you be one of the first

movers in 2015?

For your complimentary market appraisal,

call us today on: +44 20 7861 1773

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NEWS AND FEATURES

24MARKET VIEW Stamp duty calls. Buyers will pay new rates as long as capital growth

continues, reports Robert Bailey.

24CHAPTER & VERSE Mayfair goes ultra-prime. Up to £4.5bn worth of new large

luxury developments are in the pipeline.

25LONDON VOICE Investment and redevelopment. Charlie Bubear reports on

the main reasons buyers choose Chelsea.

25PROPERTY TALK Does the New Year hold good news for the property market?

Jenny Knight talks to the experts.

26MONEY Price wargame. Lenders compete with tempting rate cuts to secure new

business, reports Duncan Farmer.

26BEST BUYS Fixed, discount or tracker – check out the facts, figures and interest rates

from our current top ten mortgages.

28LONDON EYE Super-prime rent boom. The London sales market is driving the

world’s wealthiest to look at lettings.

85COUNTRY PROPERTY Your guide to an inspiring selection of excellent homes

currently for sale in rural locations.

FOR SALE & TO LET

32MARYLEBONE, MAYFAIR, PIMLICO, BELGRAVIA, KNIGHTSBRIDGE,

CHELSEA, SOUTH KENSINGTON, HIGHBURY & ISLINGTON Penthouses are high on value. Capital will collect on the top floors of the capital as the highest homes offer the highest returns for investors.

46KENSINGTON, NOTTING HILL, PADDINGTON, HOLLAND PARK,

FULHAM, BROOK GREEN Going underground. A dig-down project at a former bomb site in Notting Hill, featured on TV’s Space Invaders, offers more inside living space below ground than above.

123LETTINGS LOWDOWN Mayfair magic. Growth at this international playground has

been ‘incredible’, reports Rahim Najak.

first-mover

advantageIf selling or letting a property is one of your plans

for 2015, now is the time to speak to an expert.

Whilst others are waiting on the outcome of the

forthcoming election, we are anticipating a busy

start to the year.

So, at a time when staying one step ahead has never

been more important, will you be one of the first

movers in 2015?

For your complimentary market appraisal,

call us today on: +44 20 7861 1773

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Paul GransburyPartnerPaul GransburyPartner

Nick VesteyPartnerHead of House Sales

Rupert des ForgesPartnerOffi ce HeadHead of Flat Sales

Alexander MillettPartner

Wellington Square, Chelsea SW3Guide price: £5,950,000

Clabon Mews, Knightsbridge SW7Guide price: £6,350,000

Egerton Terrace, Knightsbridge SW3Guide price: £12,500,000

Montpelier Mews, Knightsbridge SW7Guide price: £2,950,000

Durham Cottage, Chelsea SW3Guide price: £7,000,000

Walton Street, Chelsea SW3Guide price: £5,500,000

Trevor Place, Knightsbridge SW7Guide price: £7,250,000

South Terrace, Knightsbridge SW7Guide price: £7,650,000

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

Thurloe Square, South Kensington SW7Guide price: £11,950,000

Brompton Square, Knightsbridge SW3Guide price: £8,600,000

Knightsbridge60 Sloane Avenue, London SW3 3DDKnightFrank.co.uk/knightsbridge

We have bought and sold several properties in London in the last few years and Knight Frank are by far the best estate agents we have worked withMr C., Vendor

To fi nd out how we can help you,please contact us.

020 3641 [email protected]

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLDSOLD

SOLD

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Jonathan SmithNegotiator

Sarah BrownAssociate

Charles OlverAssociate

Harry DawesPartner

Culford Gardens, Chelsea SW3Guide price: £4,950,000

Pont Street, Knightsbridge SW1Guide price: £5,450,000

Cheval Place, Knightsbridge SW7Guide price: £1,500,000

Albert Court, Knightsbridge SW7Guide price: £6,500,000

Sloane Gardens, Knightsbridge SW1Guide price: £6,950,000

Onslow Square, South Kensington SW7Guide price: £3,950,000

Cadogan Square, Knightsbridge SW1Guide price: £8,950,000

Royal Court House, Knightsbridge SW1Guide price: £4,850,000

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

Burton Court, Chelsea SW3Guide price: £6,750,000

Lowndes Square, Knightsbridge SW1Guide price: £8,950,000

Knightsbridge60 Sloane Avenue, London SW3 3DDKnightFrank.co.uk/knightsbridge

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLDSOLD

SOLD

I am exceptionally happy with the decision to sell my property through Knight Frank. Their knowledge of the area was second to none Mr L., Vendor

To fi nd out how we can help you,please contact us.

020 3641 [email protected]

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Alexander Square, Knightsbridge SW3Five bedroom houseAn impressive Grade II listed Georgian house in a key position in the square, with open westerly views over the surrounding gardens. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, 4 further bedrooms (2 en suite), bathroom, first floor drawing room, dining room, kitchen, conservatory/breakfast room, private rear garden. Approximately 291 sq m (3,140 sq ft)

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Lennox Gardens, Knightsbridge SW1Penthouse apartment with direct lift access A fourth floor apartment presented in excellent order, with fantastic views towards the Brompton Oratory and over Lennox Gardens. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, guest suite, bedroom 3/study, reception room with dining area, kitchen breakfast room, direct lift access, caretaker. EPC rating E. Approximately 164 sq m (1,765 sq ft)

Leasehold: approximately 86 years remaining


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Guilford Street, Bloomsbury WC1A newly renovated one bedroom apartmentAn interior designed one bedroom apartment on the first floor of a converted Grade II listed St. James townhouse, effortlessly combining period features with contemporary design. Double bedroom, open plan living space with oak flooring and bespoke hand built Malmo kitchen, contemporary bathroom. Approximately 48.1 sq m (518 sq ft)

Share of Freehold

Guide price: £885,000

(MRY140182)

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Thornton Hill, Wimbledon SW19Elegant eight bedroom period houseA stunningly attractive and beautifully presented semi-detached house in a sought after road. Master bedroom, 7 further bedrooms (3 en suite), 3 family/shower rooms, family room, kitchen/family room, WC, shower room, loft storage, swimming pool, jacuzzi, garden, off-street parking. EPC rating E. Approximately 502.4 sq m (4,408 sq ft)

Freehold



(WMB140091)

Belvedere Grove, Wimbledon Village SW19Charming family period house in the heart of the VillageBeautifully light and with well-proportioned rooms and lovely garden, this semi-detached Edwardian house has been well maintained and updated over the years. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, 4 further bedrooms, 2 family bathrooms, family room, drawing room, kitchen/breakfast room, cellar, WC, garden, off street parking. EPC rating E. Approximately 237.6 sq m (2,557 sq ft)

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(WMB140197)

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All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges

Newton Road, Notting Hill W2A charming semi-detached period house in Notting Hill. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/dining room, double reception room, terrace, utility room, 2 storage rooms, garden and off-street parking. EPC rating C.

Guide price: £2,500 per week

Notting Hill Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings020 7985 9990 [email protected]

Palace Court, Notting Hill W2An exceptional two bedroom apartment, situated on the lower ground floor of this Victorian mansion block with porter. The property has been finished to a high specification offering an abundance of features including parquet flooring, wood panelling and feature fireplaces. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception, and eat-in kitchen. EPC rating D.



Pembridge Place, Notting Hill W2A charming two bedroom split level apartment. The property is spacious with a comfortable living area including large rooms and high ceilings. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, private garden and plenty of storage space. EPC rating D.



Kensington Park Road, Notting Hill W11A large family house, which offers flexible family living and is situated in the heart of Notting Hill. 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a shower room, 2 reception rooms, an eat-in kitchen and a private patio garden. EPC rating C.



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Alderville Road, Fulham SW6Situated moments from the amenities of New Kings Road and the transport links at Parsons Green underground station (District Line). 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, patio garden. EPC rating E. Approximately 163 sq m (1,752 sq ft)

Available unfurnished

Guide price: £950 per week

Fulham LettingsKnightFrank.co.uk/lettings020 7751 2410 [email protected]

Rainsborough Square, Fulham SW6A unique opportunity to rent a property in this exclusive development of newly-built town houses with underground parking set in a private gated square. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, garden, garage. EPC rating B. Approximately 239.45 sq m (2,577 sq ft)




St Andrews Road, Fulham SW6Situated moments from Queens Club and benefiting from a wealth of transport links close by. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, kitchen, garden. EPC rating F. Approximately 179 sq m (1,928 sq ft)




Parsons Green, Fulham SW6A recently refurbished five bedroom house overlooking Parsons Green offering excellent entertaining space. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, garden. EPC rating C. Approximately 358.67 sq m (3,861 sq ft)


Guide price: Guide price: £2,200 per week


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Fosbury Mews, Bayswater W2An immaculately refurbished three bedroom house situated in a quiet mews. Comprises 3 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, large reception room, large modern kitchen/dining room, parking for 1 car. EPC rating C. Approximately 183 sq m (1,976 sq ft)

Available furnished/unfurnished


Hyde Park LettingsKnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings020 3463 2661 [email protected]

Queens Gardens, Bayswater W2A stunning Grade II listed two bedroom apartment, which offers modern city living. Comprises 2 bedrooms, family bathroom, reception room, kitchen/dining room, access to the beautiful communal gardens. Approximately 69 sq m (743 sq ft)

Available part furnished



Cleveland Square, Bayswater W2A well-presented three bedroom duplex apartment in a beautiful Grade II listed building. Comprises master bedroom with en suite bathroom, 2 further bedrooms, bathroom, reception/dining room, balcony, terrace. Approximately 173 sq m (1,862 sq ft)

Available furnished



Heron Court, Hyde Park W2A spectacular four bedroom lateral penthouse apartment. Comprises master bedroom suite, 3 further bedrooms, shower room, large reception room, semi open plan kitchen/dining room, multiple balconies, lift. EPC rating D. Approximately 175 sq m (1,884 sq ft)

Available furnished

£1,850 per week


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George Street, Marylebone W1A spacious three bedroom apartment in a prestigious 24 hour portered building. Master bedroom suite, 2nd bedroom suite, 3rd bedroom, family bathroom, large reception room, separate fully fitted kitchen. EPC rating D. Approximately 137 sq m (1,475 sq ft)

Available furnished


Marylebone LettingsKnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings020 7483 8349 [email protected]

Montagu Place, Marylebone W1An exceptional two bedroom apartment. Comprises master bedroom suite, second double bedroom, shower room, bright double reception room with dining area boasting beautiful hard wood flooring, separate fully fitted kitchen. EPC rating D. Approximately 90.6 sq m (975 sq ft)

Available furnished



Wyndham Place, Marylebone W1A charming apartment on the third floor of a lovely period building. 2 bedroom suites, 2 further bedrooms, family bathroom, reception room, kitchen, separate dining room. EPC rating D. Approximately 156.7 sq m (1,687 sq ft)

Available furnished or unfurnished

£1,550 per week


Welbeck Street, Marylebone W1A contemporary, newly refurbished two bedroom located on the first floor of a period building in Marylebone. Master bedroom, 2nd bedroom/study, shower room, bright open plan reception with fully fitted modern kitchen. EPC rating D. Approximately 42.3 sq m (455 sq ft)

Available furnished



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Savills KnightsbridgeKatie [email protected]

020 7581 5234

Entrance hall ø drawing room ø kitchen ø 2 bedrooms ø bathroom ø shower room ø 80 sq m (866 sq ft)ø EPC=E

A CHARMING APARTMENT QUIETLY POSITIONED IN THE KNIGHTSBRIDGE VILLAGEcheval place, sw7

Guide £1.395 million Leasehold, approximately 50 years remaining

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Open plan reception room ø dining area ø kitchen ø master bedroomsuite ø 2 further bedroom suites ø guest cloakroom ø lift ø porterø 109 sq m (1,176 sq ft) ø EPC=E

PENTHOUSE APARTMENT WITH IMPRESSIVE VIEWSsloane street, sw1


Harrods EstatesNicholas [email protected]

020 7225 6506

Savills Sloane StreetTom [email protected]

020 7730 0822

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Savills KnightsbridgeKatie [email protected]

020 7581 5234

Entrance hall ø drawing room ø kitchen ø 2 bedrooms ø bathroom ø shower room ø 80 sq m (866 sq ft)ø EPC=E

A CHARMING APARTMENT QUIETLY POSITIONED IN THE KNIGHTSBRIDGE VILLAGEcheval place, sw7


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Open plan reception room ø dining area ø kitchen ø master bedroomsuite ø 2 further bedroom suites ø guest cloakroom ø lift ø porterø 109 sq m (1,176 sq ft) ø EPC=E

PENTHOUSE APARTMENT WITH IMPRESSIVE VIEWSsloane street, sw1


Harrods EstatesNicholas [email protected]

020 7225 6506

Savills Sloane StreetTom [email protected]

020 7730 0822

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Savills WestminsterThomas [email protected]

020 3430 6870

IMPRESSIVE SECOND FLOORAPARTMENT IN A PRIME STJAMES'S LOCATION

babmaes street, sw1

Furnished £1,100 per week+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee andother charges may apply*

2 double bedrooms (1 en suite) ø reception roomø kitchen ø bathroom ø lift ø 76 sq m (826 sq ft)ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=B

Savills WestminsterMatt [email protected]

020 3430 6870

IMPECCABLE FOURTH FLOORAPARTMENT IN A NEWDEVELOPMENT

babmaes street, sw1


3 bedrooms ø reception room ø kitchenø 2 bathrooms ø guest w.c. ø liftø 144 sq m (1,557 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=B

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Savills ChelseaOliver [email protected]

020 7578 9020

SPLIT LEVEL APARTMENT IN AHANDSOME PERIOD BUILDING

cornwall gardens, sw7

Unfurnished £1,850 per week+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee andother charges may apply*

3 bedrooms (2 en suite) ø reception roomø separate kitchen ø further bathroom ø balconyø high ceilings ø 156 sq m (1,679 sq ft)ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=D

Savills ChelseaSophie [email protected]

020 7578 9011

IMMACULATE APARTMENT WITHBALCONIES OVERLOOKINGCOMMUNAL GARDENS

evelyn gardens, sw7


3 bedrooms (1 en suite) ø reception roomø eat in kitchen ø further bathroomø 2 balconies ø communal gardensø period conversion ø 147 sq m (1,582 sq ft)ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=C





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Savills WestminsterThomas [email protected]

020 3430 6870

IMPRESSIVE SECOND FLOORAPARTMENT IN A PRIME STJAMES'S LOCATION

babmaes street, sw1


2 double bedrooms (1 en suite) ø reception roomø kitchen ø bathroom ø lift ø 76 sq m (826 sq ft)ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=B

Savills WestminsterMatt [email protected]

020 3430 6870

IMPECCABLE FOURTH FLOORAPARTMENT IN A NEWDEVELOPMENT

babmaes street, sw1


3 bedrooms ø reception room ø kitchenø 2 bathrooms ø guest w.c. ø liftø 144 sq m (1,557 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=B


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Savills ChelseaOliver [email protected]

020 7578 9020

SPLIT LEVEL APARTMENT IN AHANDSOME PERIOD BUILDING

cornwall gardens, sw7


3 bedrooms (2 en suite) ø reception roomø separate kitchen ø further bathroom ø balconyø high ceilings ø 156 sq m (1,679 sq ft)ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=D

Savills ChelseaSophie [email protected]

020 7578 9011

IMMACULATE APARTMENT WITHBALCONIES OVERLOOKINGCOMMUNAL GARDENS

evelyn gardens, sw7


3 bedrooms (1 en suite) ø reception roomø eat in kitchen ø further bathroomø 2 balconies ø communal gardensø period conversion ø 147 sq m (1,582 sq ft)ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=C

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Savills Sloane StreetIzzy [email protected]

020 7824 9005

BEAUTIFUL FAMILY HOUSE WITHWEST-FACING GARDEN

south eaton place, sw1


5 bedrooms ø 3 reception roomsø eat-in kitchen and family room ø 3 bathroomsø 44' west-facing garden ø 283 sq m (3,042 sq ft)ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=D

Savills Sloane StreetVerity [email protected]

020 7824 9005

NEWLY REFURBISHEDAPARTMENT IN THE HEART OFEBURY VILLAGE

ebury street, sw1

Furnished £975 per week+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee andother charges may apply*

2 bedrooms ø reception room ø dining roomø kitchen ø 2 bathrooms ø 69 sq m (746 sq ft)ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=B


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Savills KensingtonLouise [email protected]

020 7535 3333

EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY HOUSE INTHE HEART OF KENSINGTON

essex villas, w8


7 bedrooms ø 2 double reception rooms ø studyø kitchen/breakfast room ø 5 bathrooms ø utilityroom ø wooden floors ø 346 sq m (3,722 sq ft)ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=F


020 7535 3333

BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED FOURBEDROOM HOUSE

kensington church walk, w8


4 bedrooms ø double reception room ø dining room/study ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 3 bath/showerrooms ø terrace ø 169 sq m (1,813 sq ft)ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=D

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Savills Sloane StreetIzzy [email protected]

020 7824 9005

BEAUTIFUL FAMILY HOUSE WITHWEST-FACING GARDEN

south eaton place, sw1


5 bedrooms ø 3 reception roomsø eat-in kitchen and family room ø 3 bathroomsø 44' west-facing garden ø 283 sq m (3,042 sq ft)ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=D

Savills Sloane StreetVerity [email protected]

020 7824 9005

NEWLY REFURBISHEDAPARTMENT IN THE HEART OFEBURY VILLAGE

ebury street, sw1

Furnished £975 per week+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee andother charges may apply*

2 bedrooms ø reception room ø dining roomø kitchen ø 2 bathrooms ø 69 sq m (746 sq ft)ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=B


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020 7535 3333

EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY HOUSE INTHE HEART OF KENSINGTON

essex villas, w8


7 bedrooms ø 2 double reception rooms ø studyø kitchen/breakfast room ø 5 bathrooms ø utilityroom ø wooden floors ø 346 sq m (3,722 sq ft)ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=F


020 7535 3333

BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED FOURBEDROOM HOUSE

kensington church walk, w8


4 bedrooms ø double reception room ø dining room/study ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 3 bath/showerrooms ø terrace ø 169 sq m (1,813 sq ft)ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=D

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Philip Eastwood, new London head of The Buying Solution, blows the final whistle on 2014

Last year’s property market was played like a football match: a game

of two halves. In the first six months we saw large price rises, competitive bidding and the pushing of agreed prices over the guide price. There was an appetite to buy in London both from the home and the international markets.

Buyers paused for breath in the second half of the year and a degree of short-term political uncertainty also dampened demand. Doubt surrounds the possible introduction of a mansion tax on properties worth more than £2 million after next May’s general election.

It is also important to look at the market in sections, for example houses predominantly bought by families. As London has a large proportion of houses, we are seeing supply outstripping demand.

Large lateral apartments in prime locations – popular with international buyers looking for good porterage and

high specifications such as air conditioning – are more rare, with the result that buyers often still have to pay a hefty premium.

Current uncertainty in the market leads to opportunities, and property search agents will now have real purpose threefold. Firstly, we can help source those properties that are marketed publicly as well as the sought-after off-market offers, where vendors have withdrawn their properties from the open market.

Secondly, we can check all those small details such as not wanting to live next door to a basement dig, something an estate agent may not highlight. Finally, we make sure the deal is structured to position you as the preferred buyer, and we liaise with the solicitors, on the buyer’s behalf, to make sure the sales process is smooth and seamless.

marketviewAs we enter 2015, just about everyone in the property industry is trying to establish the

new lay of the land, reports property finder Robert Bailey.

Although stamp duty reform was badly needed, few saw George Osborne’s plans coming. That was intentional, of course, as many are now questioning whether Labour can successfully push ahead with the mansion tax, a key part of its manifesto.

The truth is this system of tax is much fairer to many. The old ‘slab’ system – where people paid five per cent stamp duty on properties worth between £1,000,001 and £2m while those priced at £2,000,001 or more paid seven per cent – was flawed.

This created distortions in the market, where many properties were priced just under the thresholds to avoid the high rate, or were overvalued to deter buyers from negotiating the price below them. Understandably, the property industry has been calling for reform for years.

It’s a case of ‘be careful what you wish for’. The new system will see a graduated system akin to income tax and will obviously hit London buyers the hardest, with super-luxury buyers penalised the most. That said, at least it is a one-time tax.

We will undoubtedly still see some distortion in the market with some price rises at the lower end. However, most Londoners can stomach it if they know the capital growth of the property will justify the expense of moving to a new home.

Property ‘experts’ might complain that this higher rate of stamp duty, higher fees for non-doms and the introduction of capital gains tax for foreign buyers will deter investment. It won’t.

London remains a draw for high-net-worth individuals around the globe. Given the choice of living in the Ukraine or Chelsea, London’s appeal is fairly obvious. It’s safe, its government transparent, economically stable and welcoming towards foreign investors.

While Switzerland, Luxembourg and Monaco can also boast such attributes, these locations can’t hold a candle to London when it comes to schools, shopping, culture and access. London is a world city whereas Zurich just isn’t.

Property prices went up as much as 20 per cent in some parts of London last year. High-net-worth buyers won’t think twice about paying a higher stamp duty if capital growth continues to appreciate. This is Osborne’s (calculated) gamble. The UK economy is strong and, according to the OECD and other sources, is expected to continue at a very healthy pace.

Bill Clinton’s political advisors famously used the catchphrase “It’s the economy, stupid” during his 1992 campaign. UK political parties should take heed. Stamp duty rises will be readily absorbed provided economic growth and, in turn, house price growth continue.

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Mayfair’s £4.5bn transformationDue to global demand and lack of stock, ultra-prime new-build residential property in Mayfair is now achieving a record 107 per cent price premium over existing homes, generating returns for both developers and investors.

This buoyancy has triggered a potential pipeline of up to £4.5 billion worth of new large luxury developments in Mayfair, which is transforming the district into London’s premier super-prime address.

These are some of the findings of the new Mayfair market report The Rise of New Developments by West End specialist Wetherell.

Since 2000, says the report, there has been a dramatic rise in the price premium achieved by new-build over existing Mayfair homes. The recently launched Clarges Mayfair (pictured) averaged £4750 per sq ft, a 107 per cent premium over adjacent homes.

This compares to a 74 per cent price premium achieved in 2004 by 21 Davies Street (£1331 per sq ft), 44 per cent in 2002 by Park Lane Place (£1020 per sq ft, and 27 per cent in 2000 by 1 Carlos Place (£726 per sq ft).

Wetherell reveals that this 80 point jump in premiums has been triggered by a rising international demand from ultra-high-net-worth investors for luxury residential property in London’s best addresses, viewed as a safe haven to park wealth in an increasingly uncertain global political-economy.

The potential for lucrative returns in Mayfair has triggered a wave of planning applications and inward investment from British, Middle East and Indian funders and developers. There are currently 447 units in the development pipeline – 67 currently under construction, 274 with planning permission, and 106 part of planning applications. Most are former office, embassy or government sites being converted for residential use.

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Will the New Year bring good news for the property market? Experts talk to

Jenny Knight about their predictions.

The general election coming up and Ed Miliband’s threat to whack a mansion tax on houses worth more than £2 million has cast a slight gloom over prospects for the New Year.

Yet many agents remain confident, saying that even if the soaring price rises are replaced by lower steadier gains, long-term prospects remain good.

Kieran Ryan, of Rickman Properties, says: “The current tempo in the London market is certainly subdued for one reason or another. I have heard a thousand reasons why, from Ebola to the Middle East crisis. All that is happening is a correction on what now seems a very inflated central London property market over the last 12 months.

“Despite Mark Carney, governor of the Bank of England, stating that interest rates would be increased by the end of 2014, it appears they will not be going up until 2016. And who knows what then? Now is the time to buy with vendors softening on asking prices and good mortgage deals on the open market. We expect the New Year to start very brightly.”

Patrick Bullick of Stanley Chelsea says he is confident the lull in the prime central London market will pass after the general election. He says: “It seems clear that we will have a coalition led by either Labour or the Tories. While not relishing seeing Ed in No.10, I note that Labour is never as radical in power as it makes out while in opposition.

“In the meantime, the ambiguity about the election is making foreign investors hesitate about buying in central London. There is a myth that foreign buyers will pay stupid sums for London property – in reality these buyers are clever and well advised.

At Stanley Chelsea, we are now busy with intelligent and focused buyers. They are still keen on London as a great place to invest and are taking the opportunity to buy while there is a little more supply. Actually, I am quite optimistic that the next six months is a good time to sell if you ‘want-out’ or to buy if you ‘want-in’.”

Ed Mead, executive director of Douglas & Gordon, says: “Prices in prime central London are expected to rise by 10 per cent next year. It is unlikely that the mansion tax will happen. We don’t see supply increasing and we anticipate that demand will come back.”

Special report by Charlie Bubear, head of Savills Chelsea

2014 has been an interesting year for the property market in Chelsea. Pace began to build in January with

buyers competing fiercely for stock and prices rising rapidly through spring.

As summer began, so did price sensitivity and increased stock levels, a trend that has continued throughout the second half of the year. Mansion tax proposals and political uncertainty ahead of the next general election have both added an element of caution.

The most recent development in the market has been stamp duty reform. This has been very positive news for first-time buyers and second steppers, and although prime properties are seeing increases in their stamp duty tax, we do expect buyers to adjust to the new costs, and for this to be absorbed by the market in the long term. Savills Research currently predicts growth of 23 per cent across prime London in the five years to 2019.

Chelsea remains a popular location

for buyers looking for a home in the heart of the capital, with strong international interest across the market, particularly from Western Europe and North Africa and the Middle East. Investment and redevelopment are the top reasons for buying here, both at 41 per cent, followed by upsizing at 24 per cent.

One of the main attractions of the area is the great selection of property available, from studio apartments and bijou mews houses to detached villas and grand townhouses set around sought-after garden squares.

Families are attracted by excellent schools in the area including Garden House, Hill House International Junior School, Falkner House Girls’ School and Cameron House School.

Meanwhile the King’s Road offers a wide range of major retailers, galleries, shops and restaurants, complimented by the riverside, numerous garden squares and the grounds surrounding the glorious Wren buildings of the Royal Hospital.

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Price wargameLenders cut their rates to secure business, reports Duncan FarmerThis time a year ago, most analysts were expecting that by now interest rates would have started to

rise. Not only has that not happened, but it still looks unlikely in the foreseeable future and, better still for borrowers, the rates lenders are charging continue to fall.

HSBC has just launched its lowest-ever, five-year fixed-rate mortgage at 2.48 per cent, saving borrowers – both new buyers and people remortgaging – hundreds of pounds a month. Barclays and Santander have also brought out great deals as building societies and banks do all they can to attract new business.

Mortgage rates are at a historic low with lenders dropping fixed-rate mortgages under one per cent. In October, HSBC brought out the first mortgage below one per cent since 1996 – at 0.99 per cent.

David Hollingworth of mortgage brokers London & Country said: “While I am always reluctant to use the term ‘price war’, I really think that’s what is happening.”

The loan from HSBC, which was launched at the beginning of December, is available for borrowers with a 40 per cent deposit and has a £999 arrangement fee.

Santander also launched its lowest two-year fixed-rate mortgage – at 1.84

per cent - but it was offered only to people who want to remortgage. Borrowers would need to have 40 per cent equity in their home, and the loan comes with a £995 fee. Santander said the deal would be available for ‘a limited time only’, but with the price war in the lending market appearing to become more fierce, borrowers who lost out on this deal need not wait long for another one to appear.

Barclays has introduced a five-year fixed-rate remortgage at 2.79 per cent for borrowers with equity of 30 per cent, with a £999 application fee.

Ray Boulger of John Charcol, the mortgage broker, said: “This is great news for borrowers. Lenders have to stay competitive to get business and we have seen a steady stream of lenders cutting their fixed rates. Other lenders are sure to follow in the next few weeks.”

Part of the reason behind the flurry of new loans is that lenders are trying to hit targets as the year ends – the new rules brought in last April created a hiccup in the mortgage market that disrupted the flow of business.

They are also keen to retain customers on their standard variable rate who may – and certainly should – switch to a fixed-rate if and when the Bank of England puts up the base rate.

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moneytip£ January is often a time when

individuals reflect on the excesses of the festive period, and your finances should not be treated any differently.

Mortgage repayments are most households’ biggest outgoing, so reviewing your mortgage could yield dividends.

The tail of 2014 saw the mortgage market enter a competitive period with the biggest winners being those with significant equity in their home – perhaps 30 or 40 per cent. Now increased competition and improved pricing means those with higher loan-to-values also benefit.

If you are on SVR or coming to the end of your current offer, it is worth reviewing your mortgage. Always work out the total cost of the deal – rate plus fees – when comparing products, rather than going purely by rate. It will differ according to the size of your loan, so checking the total cost ensures you don’t pay over the odds in the long run.

Shop around or use a mortgage broker to see if you are eligible for a better deal that could save you money.

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Current Best Buy MortgagesSource: John Charcol Fixed Rate – 2 years

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Skipton 1.49% 31/01/17 4.99% 4.5% APR 50% None 3/2% to 31/01/17. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £1995 £125 Purchases only.

Platform 1.64% 31/03/17 4.75% 4.4% APR 60% None 2/1% to 31/03/17. Can repay up to £1k pm. ERC free £1098 £106£250 cash back and free valuation. On

remortgages free legal fees.

Post Office 1.78% 31/12/16 4.49% 4.1% APR 75% None 3% to 31/12/16. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £1495 £150 Free valuation. On remortgages free legal fees.

Principality 2.30% 31/12/16 4.99% 4.7% APR 85% None 3% to 31/01/16. £994 £155

Post Office 2.95% 31/12/16 4.49% 4.4% APR 90% None 3% to 31/12/16. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £995 £150

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Risky thirty-somethingsPeople in their thirties will find it harder to secure a mortgage because new rules designed to curb risky lending are preventing people from borrowing beyond the standard retirement age.

Experts said that the rules brought in by the Mortgage Market Review (MMR) on lending to older borrowers lacked clarity, meaning many people in their forties or even late thirties could face difficulty getting a mortgage.

The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA), said that a substantial number of borrowers would be affected because many lenders now required them to prove their income from the state pension age, regardless of whether they intend to stay in work for longer.

“With lengthening mortgage terms and the general difficulty people are having getting mortgages, the issue of lending into retirement has reached further down the spectrum than people might have imagined,” said Peter Williams, executive director of the IMLA.

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APRMax. LTV

HLC ERCProduct

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Notes

Skipton 2.56% 31/01/20 4.99% 4.3% APR 60% None 5/4/3/2/1% to 31/03/20. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £995 £125 Purchase only. Free valuation.

Post Office 2.75% 31/12/19 4.49% 3.9% APR 75% None 5% to 31/12/19. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £1495 £150 Free valuation. On remortgages free legal fees.

Platform 2.89% 31/03/20 4.75% 4.1% APR 80% None 5/4/3/2/1% to 31/03/20. Can repay up to £1k pm. ERC free £1598 £106£250 cash back and free valuation. On

remortgages free legal fees.

Accord 3.64% 29/02/20 5.99% 5.2% APR 85% None 4/4/3/2/1% to 29/02/20. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £975 Nil

Woolwich1.29%

(Barclays Bank Rate +0.79%)

2 years 3.99% 3.6% APR 60% None Nil £999 £225Remortgage only. Free valuation and either £200

cash back or free legals.

Nationwide1.44% (Bank Rate +0.94%)

2 years 3.99% 3.8% APR 75% None Nil £999 NilFree valuation and either £250 cash back or free

legals. £499 fee for FTB.

Nationwide1.94% (Bank Rate +1.44%)

2 years 3.99% 3.7% APR 80% None Nil £999 NilFree valuation and either £250 cash back or free

legals. £499 fee for FTB.

Metro2.39% (Bank Rate +1.89%)

2 years 4.00% 3.9% APR 85% None2/1% for 2 years

Can repay up to 20% p.a. ERC free£999 On remortgages free valuation and free legal fees.

numbercrunching

Rate on HSBC’s

2.48% five-year fixed-rate mortgage.

Rate on Santander’s

1.84%

two-year fixed-rate mortgage.

Rate Savills believes

0.5%

prime central London house prices will fall in 2015.

Rate Savills believes

23%

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Lending and spendingLenders approved the lowest number of mortgages since June 2013 last October but consumer lending boomed, official, as shoppers’ morale stayed high despite a loss of momentum in the housing market.

The Bank of England said that consumer lending rose at its fastest annual rate since the run-up to the financial crisis, with credit expanding by 6.4 per cent on the year, a pace last exceeded in July 2006.

This coincides with official national accounts data, which showed household spending rising at its fastest pace in four years in the three months to September, as well as private-sector surveys showing strong appetite for big purchases, helped by so-called Black Friday, the kick-off to the Christmas shopping period.

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Ultra-high rentLondon’s ultra-prime (£100,000-plus per year) and super-prime (£1m-plus per year) rental markets are booming. The capital’s popularity with the world’s super-rich, an undersupply of luxury properties, and concerns about the 2015 election, mansion tax and stamp duty are driving ultra-high-net-worth individuals to rent.

These are some of the findings of a new report on the ultra-prime lettings market by luxury residential specialist Beauchamp Estates together with Dataloft, the market intelligence group.

To live in luxury in one of the capital’s top 5 per cent of lettings properties, a tenant now has to pay a minimum rent of £108,000 per year (£9000 per month), the highest recorded entry level for this sector of the market. There has also been a 12.8 per cent rise in the number of properties let at rental values of over £10,000 per week compared to the same period in 2013.

Average rent in London’s ultra-prime lettings market is now £3500 per week (£182,000 per year), a 23 per cent rise since 2009, when the equivalent average figure stood at £2813 per week (£135,025 per year).

In the last 12 months, ultra-prime rental levels have continued to rise. Across prime central London, the average rent paid in the third quarter of 2014 was 6.5 per cent higher than the year before, the highest rate of growth for more than three years.

Helping to raise standardsFoxtons has joined the new London Rental Standard, a voluntary scheme launched by Mayor of London Boris Johnson to promote higher standards in the private rented sector.

The LRS is also designed to reassure tenants that they are renting from a professional agent who will comply with all the necessary legislation such as deposit protection and safety certificates. Membership is based on existing accreditation with industry-recognised schemes.

Lori Thompson, Foxtons director of Customer Services, said: “We work to the highest of standards and have been a voluntary member of the key governing bodies for many years helping to raise standards within the industry.”

Foxtons recently won three trophies at the prestigious Estate Agency Awards in association with The Times and Sunday Times: Gold for Best Customer Service (Large Agency), Silver for Best Website, and Bronze for Best Large Estate Agency.

Lori Thompson, centre, is pictured at the Lancaster Hotel receiving the Gold Award from entrepreneur Michelle Mone OBE and award sponsor Simon Whale of Reapit.

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Agent saves the dayThe annual Christmas bazaar run by Friends of St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington went ahead in a new – and warm – venue thanks to generous sponsorship by Knight Frank Hyde Park.

Under threat of cancellation as building works meant the event could not be held inside the hospital, the day was saved when Knight Frank agreed to sponsor the hire of a large marquee, tables, chairs and heaters so the bazaar could be held outside. More than £7000 was raised for the hospital’s special baby unit.

Patron Lady Jane Fellowes said: “The Friends of St. Mary’s Hospital Christmas Bazaar is our most important annual fundraising event. This year we were faced with an additional problem – that of finding an appropriate venue in which to hold it at the hospital. Knight Frank came to our rescue with their generous sponsorship of a marquee in Norfolk Place, for which we are extremely grateful.”

Steven Atack, Friends of St Mary’s principal fundraiser, added: “I have worked over many years in a voluntary fundraising capacity for many charities, but the support and thoughtful assistance provided to St Mary’s Hospital by the Knight Frank team was quite exceptional. We are profoundly grateful.”

Pictured at the event are, from left: Dr Rodney Rivers, Friends of St Mary’s president; Cllr Audrey Lewis, Lord Mayor of Westminster; Lady Jane Fellowes, patron; and from Knight Frank Hyde Park, Antonia Thorp, Stephen Fairfax and James Robotham.

Smaller, nearer homes work best More than half of young renters would choose to live nearer to work in smaller homes, according to the largest survey of tenants conducted by Knight Frank.

More than half (54 per cent) of 18 to 24-year-olds said they would be happy to live in a studio flat (with communal entertaining space) if this made the rent more affordable in a central area. Some 39 per cent of 25 to 34-year-olds and 42 per cent of 35 to 44-year-olds in London would also be prepared to choose a studio in a central location for an affordable rent.

Asked if they would live in a ‘microflat’ – a small studio flat around 300 sq ft in size – in a building with communal entertaining space in a ‘perfect’ location, 45 per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds in London said they would consider it, and 32 per cent of 25 to 34-year-olds and 37 per cent of 35 to 44-year-olds agreed. The figures are much higher than the overall average in Britain of 27 per cent.

More than half (56 per cent) of 18 to 24-year-olds said renting suited their lifestyle needs. Nearly a third (30 per cent) of 25 to 34-year-olds in London feel the same and 27 per cent of 35 to 44-year-olds.

Grainne Gilmore, head of UK Residential Research at Knight Frank, said: “In terms of location versus affordability, a significantly higher proportion of Londoners, especially younger tenants, are prepared to live in smaller types of accommodation to ensure they are in a good location at an affordable price.”

Londoners look further afieldThe number of properties sold for £1m or more across England and Wales – excluding London – during the first six months of 2014 was 44 per cent higher than the corresponding period in 2013.

As the ripple effect of stronger market performance moved out from London in 2014, sales picked up across the country, reports Oliver Knight, editorial and research executive for Knight Frank.

“The bulk of prime activity was concentrated on southern England and the Home Counties. The majority of £1m-plus sales in the first half of 2014 were located around the transport corridors of the M3, M4 and the M40,” said Knight (pictured).

“These markets benefit from their proximity to London and excellent transport links back to the capital, good schools and local amenities.”

Most Londoners are still moving to familiar commuter-belt territory in the Home Counties, but others have looked further afield.

“In Bath, for example, the number of Londoners who purchased a property doubled compared to 2013, while buyers from the capital made up 24 per cent of sales in Cirencester, 26 per cent in Stow and 44 per cent in Haslemere.”

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The Panoramic SW1V £765,000 LeaseholdAn exceptionally light corner position one bedroom apartment with views of the river Thames, Parliament and Bessborough gardens. EPC: D

Sky Gardens SW8 £1,200,000 Leasehold Sky Gardens offers contemporary living within an oval shaped 36 storey tower within the Nine Elms development between Vauxhall and Battersea.

Eccleston Square Mews SW1V £2,800,000 FreeholdSet just behind Eccleston Square, is this larger than usual corner position Mews House. EPC: C

Royal Westminster Lodge SW1P £1,450,000 LeaseholdThis penthouse apartment boasts three bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen and impressive 24 foot long reception room. EPC: E

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Moreton Street Sw1V £1,125,000 LeaseholdA very stylish and immaculately presented top floor maisonette. EPC: D

Denbigh Street SW1V £2,800,000 FreeholdA beautifully presented mid terrace Victorian family house in the heart of Pimlico. EPC: E

Winchester Street SW1V £850,000 LeaseholdThis two bedroom apartment has been extensively modernised and includes a west facing garden. EPC: C

St. George’s Square SW1V £2,000,000 Share of FreeholdA truly spectacular and stylish penthouse on St. George’s Square with four bedrooms two private roof terraces. EPC: C

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Boutique collectionClose to Russell Square in Bloomsbury, 81 Guilford Street is a small boutique development of four luxury apartments in a Grade II listed Georgian townhouse.

Previously divided into 16 apartments for nurses’ accommodation, the building has been sympathetically restored and architecturally enhanced by the current owners to create three one-bedroom apartments and a duplex maisonette.

Interior design maximises light and space. Original features such as fireplaces and cornicing have been carefully renovated and restored to blend with contemporary features including oak flooring and hand-built Malmo kitchens.

The house was once the home of antiquary William

Cooper, who lived there from 1848 to 1872, and the birthplace in 1893 of civil engineer and author Horace Bell, son of London merchant George Bell. Past Guilford Street residents include sculptor Sir Jacob Epstein, who lived at Number 23.

Bloomsbury was developed by the Russell family in the 17th and 18th centuries into a fashionable residential area. It remains notable for its manicured garden squares, literary connections such as Virginia Woolf and the Bloomsbury set, and numerous cultural, educational and healthcare institutions.

81 Guilford Street, Bloomsbury WC1, from £825,000, Knight Frank 020 3435 6440

St James’s cornerA recently refurbished one-bedroom lateral apartment is set on the fourth floor of a high-prestige portered building in St James’s Street.

On the corner with Little St James’s Street, above the former Wheeler’s restaurant site of Marco Pierre White and Sir Rocco Forte, the 631 sq ft home features a large reception with wide timber floorboards, real-flame biofuel fireplace and delicate cornicing.

The hand-finished kitchen by Cheverell of Devizes has eucalyptus veneer cabinets, white Corian work surfaces and integrated appliances. With lift access and 24-hour porterage, the apartment includes Cat 6 cabling, audio-visual system, Panasonic TVs, underfloor heating and double-glazing.

St James’s Street, St James’s SW1, £1,495,000, Knight Frank 020 7499 1012

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The penthouse is going up in the world as a rising investment opportunity on top of its elevated potential for delivering superb views of the capital.

According to figures from property data specialist Lonres, prices rise by 1.5 per cent per square foot on each storey of prime London properties, with a 2.2 per cent rise at penthouse level.

Demonstrating the power of the penthouse, the average price of a top-level property is currently £13.3m, with the most expensive penthouse selling for more than £140m at the super-prime One Hyde Park development, reports Chelsea estate agent Russell Simpson.

Alan Russell, founder of Russell Simpson, said: “Penthouses are becoming the most sought-after properties in London. Social hierarchy is built into the architecture of London property, with capital concentrating at the top. As property prices continue to grow across London, we’ll begin to see the highest values at the highest points.”

Currently for sale off the King’s Road at the top of a recently completed development in Chelsea, a prime penthouse apartment in Chelsea Manor Street has three bedrooms – including a large master suite – and a double reception with excellent SW3 views.

French windows open out onto a large and private roof terrace, and the 2350 sq ft property includes a state-of-the-art kitchen. Cheyne Terrace provides residents with 24-hour security and front-of-house service, as well as a fully equipped gymnasium and a swimming pool.

Cheyne Terrace, Chelsea Manor Street, Chelsea SW3, £7.35m, Russell Simpson 020 7225 0277

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Square measuresReconfigured and totally refurbished, an immaculate three-bedroom apartment is set across the third floors of two Grade II listed buildings on Onslow Square.

The apartment sits in the centre of the square’s preferred northern terrace, and delivers impressive southerly views across the square’s gardens and an open rear outlook towards Melton Court.

There are two bathrooms (one en suite), a south-facing drawing room and a contemporary kitchen and breakfast room with cashmere-grey units, Carrara marble worktops, and integrated Gaggenau and Miele appliances. Residents have access to two garden squares and a private tennis court.

Onslow Square, South Kensington SW7, £4.25m, Kaye & Carey 020 7590 0066, Savills Knightsbridge 020 7581 5234

Glass room topshouse of lightA glass-walled room at the top of a duplex apartment in Cathcart Road, Chelsea, opens out onto a generous decked roof terrace with superb open views, outside kitchen and fireplace.

The unusual addition of the ‘glass box’ room formed part of a meticulous two-year renovation programme recently completed at the property, which stands on the corner with Oakfield Street.

Natural light pours into the 34ft triple-aspect kitchen and reception room on the third floor, which has a glass-walled wooden staircase leading up to the glass box and terrace. There are two bedrooms and two bathrooms (one en suite) below on the second floor.

Cathcart Road runs parallel to Tregunter Road in The Boltons conservation area, and the 1230 sq ft property is a short walk from the amenities of Fulham Road and the attractions of the King’s Road and South Kensington.

Cathcart Road, Chelsea SW10, guide price £3.15m, Savills Chelsea 020 7578 9000

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“This is one of the few townhouses in the area with genuinely new interiors, a state-of-the-art specification, and home entertainment and security features”Becky Fatemi, Rokstone

Hats off to celebrity salon in BelgraviaFrom 1952 for almost 30 years, this elegant Belgravia townhouse at 9 Chesham Place served as the salon, workshop and home of royal milliner Simone Mirman (1912-2008), the Philip Treacy of her day.

The aristocracy, film stars, celebrities and fashion designers flocked for viewings and fittings at her ground floor shop and sophisticated first floor salon. Simone’s clients included the Queen, the Queen Mother, Princess Margaret, Vivien Leigh, Elizabeth Taylor, Joan Collins and Christian Dior.

After Simone retired in 1980, the building was converted into flats. Now, following a major internal redevelopment four years ago and a recent interior design, the property has been transformed back into a magnificent five-bedroom townhouse. The 4932 sq ft property is one of the few brand new houses currently for sale on the Belgravia housing market.

The new interior design scheme by Sue Fisher of Fisher ID exudes the luxury and quality of the property’s heyday. Behind the retained stucco façade, designed by Thomas Cubitt in 1831, are six floors of luxurious living space finished to high specifications.

On the ground floor, Simone’s shop has been replaced by an impressive 14-seater dining room with parquet flooring, elegant fireplace, metallic silver wallpaper and 13ft high ceiling with coving, bespoke

chandelier and LED lighting. Tall double doors lead to a living room and study with parquet flooring and ornamental fireplace.

The first floor salon, once the venue for fashion shows and visits by film stars and celebrities, is now a grand double-volume reception and media room leading to a large roof terrace.

9 Chesham Place, Belgravia SW1, £14.5m, Rokstone 020 7580 2030


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SLAIDBURN STREET, CHELSEA SW10A beautifully presented 4 bedroom freehold house situated in the furthest corner of this sought after residential cul-de-sac. With possibly the best

position in the street, this immaculate house has been subject to a complete refurbishment in recent years. Spanning the entire footprint of the property, there is a wonderful roof terrace that provides views along Netherton Grove.

Approx. 1,464 sq ft / 136 sq mRECEPTION ROOMS • KITCHEN • MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN SUITE BATHROOM

3 FURTHER BEDROOMS • FAMILY BATHROOM • ROOF TERRACEFREEHOLD SOLE AGENT ASKING PRICE £2,750,000


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BEAUFORT STREET, SW3A three bedroom, top (third) floor flat within a well presented and extremely popular period mansion block.934 SQ FT / 86.7 SQ M

REDCLIFFE GARDENS, SW10This beautiful two bedroom flat is wonderfully presented throughout.897 SQ FT/ 83.8 SQ M

HOLLYWOOD ROAD, SW10This lovely two bedroom second floor flat has been the subject of complete and extensive refurbishment.751 SQ FT / 69.7 SQ M

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£1,200,000

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LINDEN GARDENS, W2This beautiful raised ground floor apartment measures and features spectacular living space.1,052 SQ FT / 97.7 SQ M

KINGS ROAD, SW10A stylish third floor penthouse flat with an extremely well proportioned double reception room.912 SQ FT / 84.7 SQ M

FOSKETT ROAD, SW6A wonderful opportunity to acquire a charming terraced house on Foskett Road.1,604 SQ FT / 149.1 SQ M



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CATHCART ROAD, SW10A beautifully presented two bedroom two bathroom raised ground floor flat.805 sq ft / 74.7 sq m

REDCLIFFE GARDENS, SW10A beautifully presented and perfectly arranged two double bedroom second floor flat.902 SQ FT / 83.8 SQ M

EDITH TERRACE, SW10A very bright and well-presented one bedroom top floor flat in this well maintained period building.785 SQ FT / 72.9 SQ M

SHARE OF FREEHOLD £1,475,000


LEASEHOLD £579,500

REDCLIFFE SQUARE, SW10A very bright and well-presented one bedroom top floor flat in this well maintained period building.651 SQ FT / 60.5 SQ M

TREGUNTER ROAD, SW10A stunning 684 sq.ft two bedroom, third floor flat located on one of the area’s premier streets.684 SQ FT / 63.6 SQ M

FAWCETT STREET, SW10A beautifully presented, charming and bright South facing apartment.480 SQ FT / 44.6 SQ M

LEASEHOLD £915,000


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Lennox Gardens, SW1

A truly unique opportunity to acquire over 4,400 sq ft (407 sq m) of lateral living space on the 1st floor on this highly desirable Knightsbridge garden square. With high ceilings and westerly green views, the apartment has been meticulously modernised while retaining many if its original features and benefits from a porter, direct lift access and a separate two bedroom staff apartment, taking the total floor area to 5,281 sq ft (489 m sq) approximately.

Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea.

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Oare, Wiltshire £2,750,000 FreehOld

An extraordinary and individual modern country house in a stunning location. Built originally in 1962 for the artist John Merton, Pound House is broadly

Palladian in style and is a wide, single storey building with large windows over looking the gardens. It was extended in 1978 to include a garden room and a

large studio complex including a workshop and dark room . The property currently has very high ceilings and brick parapets surrounding the roof which has

good storage space.

Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land


ST. GEORGES MANSIONS, CAUSTON STREET, SW1P £1,900,000 LEASEHOLD

A superb two/three bedroom, two bathroom duplex apartment forming part of an attractive red brick mansion block. The open plan kitchen and dining area look out

into the fantastic garden of generous proportions and the apartment is tastefully decorated and well-presented throughout. St George’s Mansions are well placed

for access to the transport links of Pimlico, Victoria and Vauxhall just over the bridge, whilst a wide range of amenities can be found nearby along Warwick Way,

Wilton Road and Vauxhall Bridge Road.

Mansion Block Apartment | Close to Transport | Fantastic 69.22 sq. m Private Garden | Two/Three Bedrooms and Two Bathrooms | Well Presented | Long Lease

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An extraordinary and individual modern country house in a stunning location. Built originally in 1962 for the artist John Merton, Pound House is broadly

Palladian in style and is a wide, single storey building with large windows over looking the gardens. It was extended in 1978 to include a garden room and a

large studio complex including a workshop and dark room . The property currently has very high ceilings and brick parapets surrounding the roof which has

good storage space.



BUCKINGHAM GATE, SW1E £1,450,000 SHARE OF FREEHOLD

A fantastic two bedroom mansion block flat arranged over the first floor situated just off Buckingham Gate. The apartment offers excellent access to the amenities

of Victoria Street and the transport links of St James’, Westminster or Victoria. In good order with well-presented and evenly balanced accommodation throughout.

First Floor Flat | Red Brick Mansion Block | Excellent Location | Two Bedrooms | Close to St James’ Park | Range of Transport Links Nearby | Well Presented

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Going underground with Space InvadersLuxury property developer Landmass is going underground to transform a former Second World War bombsite in Notting Hill, replacing an existing property with a new-build house more than four times the size.

Due for completion in May, the four-bedroom house at 76 Ladbroke Grove will contain 3326 sq ft of inside space, a massive increase on the previous dwelling’s 750 sq ft. With two basement levels, it will have more inside living space below ground than above.

Dropping the garden to lower ground level will make it accessible through the open-plan kitchen, and a double-height ceiling on the ground floor will allow light to flow throughout the underground space. The basement will feature a gym and blackout media room, and the house will include a garage.

The dig-down project was featured on London Live TV channel’s Space Invaders, when presenter Charlie Sloth visited the site. Landmass managing director Alan Waxman told him: “Space is becoming more and more at a premium, so to make the best use of the space available, we decided to go down. The key is maximising space and light – and having a good relationship with the council and the neighbours.”

76 Ladbroke Grove, Notting Hill W11, guide price £6m, Landmass 020 7439 8095

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Meticulously renovated and refurbished, this recently updated two to three-bedroom house south of Kensington High Street has a new roof, windows, wiring, plumbing and heating.

The extensive contemporary makeover also added underfloor heating to the lower ground floor and bathrooms at the 1360 sq ft property, which stands in Abingdon Road on the corner with Cope Place, directly opposite a building that was home to Aston Martin in the early 1920s.

Handy for both Kensington High Street and the more village-style shops of Stratford Road, the house is set back from the road behind a landscaped garden. Its front door leads to an interior featuring bright open spaces flooded by superb natural light.

Lower ground level has an open plan kitchen and family room with a dining area and glazed sliding doors out onto a rear patio containing a ‘living’ green wall. The front section of this floor can be separated by sliding doors to form a third bedroom, served by a wet room and second patio.

The raised ground floor has been fully opened out and features a double reception room with glazed French windows that open out onto a rear terrace. On the first floor, the master bedroom has an en suite bathroom and the second bedroom is served by a shower room.

Lionel Martin, co-founder of the Aston Martin with friend Robert Bamford, moved into new premises at 53 Abingdon Road in 1920 to continue development work on the car. The business went into receivership in 1925 and was taken over and moved to Feltham in Middlesex. Its former Kensington home is now an estate agency.

By Bob Stonebridge

Abingdon Road, Kensington W8, guide price £2.85m, Savills Kensington 020 7535 3300

“This beautifully refurbished period property on a corner plot benefits from excellent natural light and airy open plan spaces throughout” Sarah Birch, Savills Kensington

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Ready for CrossrailClose to Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, this immaculately presented two-bedroom apartment is set on the raised ground floor of a Grade II listed, white stucco-fronted building in Lancaster Gate.

Grand communal areas lead to the superb 1175 sq ft apartment with generous room sizes featuring high ceilings and classic plasterwork such as period cornicing, ceiling roses and mood lighting.

Large sash windows send natural light flooding into the impressive reception and dining room, complete with cast iron fireplace and hardwood flooring. Double doors lead through to the contemporary kitchen containing a breakfast bar and

integrated Siemens appliances.At the rear of the apartment, the

two double bedrooms – one with an en suite shower room – have built-in wardrobes. There’s also a separate guest shower room.

Off Bayswater Road on the northern boundary of Hyde Park, Lancaster Gate offers transport at Lancaster Gate tube and Paddington station. The arrival of Crossrail in 2018 will offer faster journey times to the City and Canary Wharf. Oxford Street and Connaught Village are also nearby.

Lancaster Gate, Hyde Park W2, guide price £1,999,995, Knight Frank 020 7871 5060

Penthouse panoramaA 10th floor contemporary penthouse apartment near Hyde Park delivers magnificent views from the London skyline at the front to the Brent Cross shopping centre dome at the rear.

The home at Carroll House, Lancaster Gate, has a semi-open-plan reception and dining room with large picture windows overlooking the communal gardens. A glass door leads to the front balcony.

Both double bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and the ultra-modern bathroom has dual sinks. The fully integrated kitchen leads to a rear balcony, and the apartment includes lift access, video entry and security-coded gates.

Carroll House, Craven Terrace, Lancaster Gate W2, £1.25m, Knight Frank 020 7871 5060

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Splashing out at inspiring home with a pool houseA spectacular indoor swimming pool with vaulted roof and impressive wooden beams stands at the bottom of the superb garden at this inspiring house near Wandsworth Common.

The grand pool house contains a plant room, sauna and shower room together with floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open out into the mature 76ft garden and patio. A large expanse of lawn is bordered by mature shrubs and trees including plum, crab, apple and crab apple.

Set back behind a large gravelled driveway, the double-fronted house in Westover Road has off-street parking for several cars at the front plus a garage at the side. The long reception hall leads to ground floor space with a double reception – divided by folding doors – currently arranged as a formal dining room at the front and a grand drawing room at the rear.

On the other side of the hall are a cosy family room and a large kitchen and breakfast room that opens out into the garden. There’s also a utility room and access to a useful cellar and wine cellar on this level.

The large first floor landing creates a country house feel and leads to a master bedroom with en suite bathroom and dressing room, two guest bedrooms and a bathroom. The top floor has three double bedrooms and a family bathroom and would be ideal for the children and their nanny.

Much of the original Victorian architecture has been retained and among the notable features are ornamental fireplaces, corniced high ceilings and an elegant staircase. Wandsworth Town mainline station is nearby.

Westover Road, Wandsworth SW18, guide price £5.9m, Savills Battersea Bridge Road 020 3430 6900

“This outstanding detached, double-fronted family house has a sensational mature garden, indoor swimming pool, garage and generous off-street parking”Robin Chatwin, Savills

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Dining in daylightPresented in excellent condition throughout, a four-bedroom house in Killarney Road is perfectly positioned for the open spaces of Wandsworth Common, and the shops and restaurants of St John’s Hill and Wandsworth Town are all within easy reach.

A generous reception and dining room on the ground floor leads to a contemporary kitchen, which features a dining area flooded with natural light from a skylight above. The kitchen has Gaggenau appliances and wooden flooring, and French windows open out into a private and south-facing paved patio garden – over 30ft long.

There are three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor, and living space is extended into the loft to create a second floor master bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe and en suite shower room. The bathrooms have Duravit fixtures and fittings.

Total inside space at the SW18 property is around 1440 sq ft. Nearest stations are Wandsworth Town, Earlsfield and Clapham Junction, and the hugely popular and highly regarded Allfarthing Primary School in St Ann’s Crescent is easy walking distance.

Killarney Road, Wandsworth SW18, £1.35m, Foxtons Earlsfield 020 8963 5100

“This spacious and excellently presented four-bedroom house is in a great location in Wandsworth”Rupert Greig, Foxtons Earlsfield

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Take a walk on the North Side into exclusive parkThe 70ft south-facing garden of this six-bedroom detached house on the northern boundary of Wandsworth Common leads directly into the exclusive four or five acres of Spencer Park.

A safe haven for residents only, the private park has a woodland, landscaped gardens and tennis court. Children can explore or cycle around, and visit a secret garden with its own playground and rose gardens.

Arranged on four floors, the house for sale on North Side Wandsworth Common features a coach house with ndependent entrance at the side that would make an ideal annexe for nanny, granny or staff.

A deep and wide central hallway leads to an elegant bay-fronted double reception with attractive fireplace on one side, and a second reception on the other. An impressive contemporary kitchen, dining and family room at the rear of the house has bi-folding doors that

open out onto a paved terrace – ideal for alfresco dining.The kitchen features an extensive range of hand-

painted bespoke units and cupboards, island breakfast bar and integrated appliances. The large dining area is bathed in natural light, and there’s a study off the kitchen. The lower ground floor has a fully fitted utility room, wine store, plant room and excellent storage space.

New England shutters are fitted to the front of the house, which has Cat 6 cabling throughout, full audio-visual capability across the ground and first floors, underfloor heating in all six bathrooms (three en suite), and Lutron lighting. The luxury master bedroom has a large dressing room and en suite marble bathroom.

North Side Wandsworth Common, Wandsworth SW18, £5.5m, Knight Frank 020 8682 7777

“This spectacular detached double-fronted six-bedroom family house has direct access to the privately owned and exclusive Spencer Park”Sam Sproston, Knight Frank

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Skylight kitchen dinerA renovation and refurbishment programme has been completed at this immaculate four-bedroom house in Broxash Road, which runs off Clapham Common West Side.

Total inside living space at the updated home in SW11 is almost 2025 sq ft across three main floors plus a basement utility room. The property also offers the potential to extend into the loft if you need more space.

A large double reception room featuring an ornamental fireplace and ceiling cornicing is divided by double doors and leads to the bespoke kitchen and cloakroom. Natural light pours into the contemporary kitchen through a full-length skylight and bi-folding floor-to-ceiling glass doors, which open out into the enclosed south-facing garden – with a handy wooden shed.

The stylish kitchen extension also features a central island, a dining area, wooden flooring and an exposed brick wall. The two upper floors contain four double bedrooms and two bathrooms. Clapham South tube station and the amenities of Nightingale Lane are easy walking distance.

Broxash Road, Clapham South SW11, £1.65m, Cluttons 020 7223 7574

“This beautiful family house has been carefully refurbished by the current owner and is presented to the market in immaculate condition throughout”Stephanie Mant, Cluttons

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Master class in urban renovation The quirky and ultra-modern interior of the Old School House ticks all the boxes, reports Jenny Knight

When Harry Offer bought his apartment in a handsome Victorian building in Montague Road, Richmond, it was an ideal bachelor pad, but as the years passed changes became desirable.

He said: “Getting married and the arrival of three little ones focused my priorities. The house needed a little TLC.”

With input from architects and guidance from his artist wife Clare, who insisted that the living quarters should be flooded with light, extraordinary ideas were floated. While it is commonplace to knock down an interior wall or to extend upwards or outwards, the Offers scorned such timidity.

The whole apartment was gutted, down to the external walls and roof. Then the rear wall was removed to allow them to build a dazzling light-filled extension and a glass-sided studio, with views across the sizeable garden. It helped that among his careers Harry has been a surveyor, so his specialist knowledge gave him extra confidence to tackle such a dramatic project.

Four bedrooms were created downstairs along with two bathrooms and a laundry room. A mezzanine floor was added, while the raised ground floor reception area is now filled with natural light. The result gives a total of 2,800 square feet of space.

He said: “The biggest challenges in engineering terms were bridging tree roots in the garden and taking the cross beams out of the roof trusses without prejudicing the structure. Getting immaculate finishes in an old building, where no walls are absolutely plumb straight, took quality craftsmen and lots of thought.”

Using huge amounts of glass presented problems – including persuading council planners to give consent. “Glass reduces the ability to keep the place warm, so we had to install a brutally efficient Swedish heating system. The layout is curious because it is counter intuitive to sleep downstairs,” adds Harry.

“The site slopes, so the ground floor has earth on one side, which gives protection from the cold and aircraft noise and makes it cosy. Having a windowless side to

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the ground floor meant we could use that dead space to create lots of storage areas and to put in utilities.”

Making drastic changes to a building where other people are living requires tact and consideration because inevitably they will be inconvenienced. The Offers helped to keep their neighbours sweet by improving the shared hallway.

For a time the family enjoyed their swish new home before moving out of London. They found that proximity to Shepperton Studios made the apartment a popular rental property for actors. Celebrities included Michelle Williams, 33, star of the 2011 film My Week with Marilyn, who rented the property for three months while filming the biopic in 2010.

The Old School House, Montague Road, Richmond TW10, £2.25m or monthly rental £7500, Savills 020 8614 9100

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New homes updateSpecial report by David Smith, group head of marketing for luxury homes developer Octagon

I suppose you could say it has been a bit of a stop-start past year as far as the house building

industry is concerned. We have all experienced flurries of buying activity, followed by eerily quiet

patches. Then out of nowhere, buyers seem to be appearing on the scene again.

World events, local politics, and bank rates appear not to have eliminated all eligible buyers at our end of the market. We have seen fewer Russians, and that is understandable under the current circumstances, but other international investors looking for a British base are familiar faces at our ‘show off’ properties on the market in St Georges Hill and Wentworth. It seems people with the right funds who want an Octagon home, buy one.

We have also dipped our toe in the water in some new territories like Windsor with our super-size townhouses. Virtually in the town centre, but sitting rather superiorly adjacent to Windsor Great Park and the Castle, Long Walk Villas have attracted mostly local residents yearning for a central location with parking, a rare commodity in this Berkshire town. All now sold bar one, this is a concept we are interested in repeating in other desirable commuter towns.

Looking ahead, we, like every other business, will be monitoring the election effect as we get into early spring. We suspect, long term, it will have little effect on the general property market, and we will continue to be producing our high quality generously sized family homes in prime locations.

In fact, aware some families are looking for more home and land for their money, especially if they are relocating from central London, we too are going rural, and have started construction on a seven-bedroom country house in Picketts Hill, Hampshire. Set in 5.5 acres, this is a classic Octagon, the first to be built in this area, and will be released in the summer for a guide price of £4.75m.

Then we are also making a welcome return to one of Octagon’s heartlands, Wimbledon Village, where a large detached six-bedroom house with a guide price of £6.95m is already under way, scheduled to be ready in the autumn, in the tranquil location of Deepdale, a no through road a few minutes’ walk from the High Street.

We ended last year on a high note, having collected six top building and design awards for our various projects. This is a great way for the entire Octagon team to be congratulated for pushing the boundaries to achieve the ultimate in excellence. So here’s to an equally rewarding 2015.

(Left) Deepdale, Wimbledon Village SW19, Octagon 020 8481 7500

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King’s Road, Windsor SL4Long Walk Villas is an elegant terrace of classical townhouses in an enviable position, overlooking The Long Walk and Windsor Great Park. These traditional style properties are built to the highest specifications with 4/5 bedrooms, numerous reception and entertaining areas, and private landscaped gardens. With picturesque views towards the iconic Castle and ideally placed for the town centre, each property also benefits from its own rooftop terrace and secure private parking.

Central London is easily accessible whilst Heathrow Airport is less than 10 miles. Windsor and Eton train station provides a 29 minute train service to London Paddington and London Waterloo can be accessed in less than 1 hour.

Price £2.75 million

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Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire HP8

An impressive family home set behind electric gates in mature southwest backing grounds of approximately

0.7 acres. Kingswood House is situated on a prestigious road within walking distance

to Little Chalfont village centre and train station, which is served by the

Metropolitan line (service to Baker Street) and the Chiltern line

(service to Marylebone).

Open weekends 10am – 4pm


Wentworth Estate, Surrey GU25

A substantial 6 bedroom gated residence, situated on the internationally

acclaimed Wentworth Estate. Set within 0.7 acres of beautifully landscaped south backing grounds, Long Furrow offers

spacious accommodation arranged over 3 f loors including 5/6 bedrooms,

5/6 reception rooms and separate staff quarters.


Price £5.5 million

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King’s Road, Windsor SL4Long Walk Villas is an elegant terrace of classical townhouses in an enviable position, overlooking The Long Walk and Windsor Great Park. These traditional style properties are built to the highest specifications with 4/5 bedrooms, numerous reception and entertaining areas, and private landscaped gardens. With picturesque views towards the iconic Castle and ideally placed for the town centre, each property also benefits from its own rooftop terrace and secure private parking.

Central London is easily accessible whilst Heathrow Airport is less than 10 miles. Windsor and Eton train station provides a 29 minute train service to London Paddington and London Waterloo can be accessed in less than 1 hour.


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Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire HP8

An impressive family home set behind electric gates in mature southwest backing grounds of approximately

0.7 acres. Kingswood House is situated on a prestigious road within walking distance

to Little Chalfont village centre and train station, which is served by the

Metropolitan line (service to Baker Street) and the Chiltern line

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Wentworth Estate, Surrey GU25

A substantial 6 bedroom gated residence, situated on the internationally

acclaimed Wentworth Estate. Set within 0.7 acres of beautifully landscaped south backing grounds, Long Furrow offers

spacious accommodation arranged over 3 f loors including 5/6 bedrooms,

5/6 reception rooms and separate staff quarters.


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“On a popular residential street close to Wimbledon Park, this stylish and contemporary four-storey new-build house has a distinct design both inside and out” Sarah Doughty, Savills Wimbledon

Ace new spaceNext to the All England Lawn Tennis Club, home of the globally famous Wimbledon Championships, Wimbledon Park is one of the largest green open spaces in the Borough of Merton.

Transformed in the 18th century by legendary England landscape architect Capability Brown, the picturesque park contains one of South London’s biggest lakes.

Just 600 metres from this historic park and its many amenities, and around 800 metres from Wimbledon Park tube station, a distinctive five-bedroom new-build house is on the market in a popular residential street that forms part of Kenilworth Avenue conservation area.

The 4300 sq ft home on Kenilworth Avenue itself stands out as a striking contemporary showcase alongside traditional large Victorian redbrick semis with stone detailing, which were built between 1895 and 1898.

Enter the house at raised ground floor level and immediately admire the high standard of design. Glass is used impressively to provide a sleek and light interior. Dark wood floors flowing through most of the house contrast with light colours of the open plan kitchen, reception and dining room. Flooded with natural light, this double aspect room makes a fabulous entertaining space.

On the lower ground floor, the family room is divided into zones for play and TV watching and has double doors to a courtyard. A second entrance from the front

driveway leads to an occasional guest suite or nanny flat.

The second floor contains the luxurious master bedroom suite with floor-to-ceiling windows and a front balcony, both serving superb views of the London skyline. The house includes a 50ft landscaped garden, CCTV security, garage and off-street parking.

Kenilworth Avenue, Wimbledon SW19, guide price £2,595,000, Savills Wimbledon 020 8971 8111

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Regal elegance adjacent to the Royal Wimbledon Golf CourseNamed after Georgian and Victorian princesses, Augusta House and Sophia House are a sensational pair of spectacular elegant homes overlooking Royal Wimbledon Golf Course.

Each offering magnificent inside living space of 7810 sq ft (Augusta) and 7302 sq ft (Sophia) on four floors, these two high-specification homes by luxury developer Newcourt Residential are constructed using the finest materials sourced from around the globe.

Generous ceiling heights combine with excellent natural light to create superb flexible living spaces at these exclusive properties on Ellerton Road, part of a secluded residential area known as the Drax Estate, north of Wimbledon’s Copse Hill.

Both Augusta and Sophia offer six bedrooms, five bathrooms, reception

hall, drawing room, formal dining room, kitchen/dining/family room, study and cinema room with bar. Each also includes a leisure complex with swimming pool and sauna.

Double doors from the family rooms open out into beautifully landscaped gardens with integrated alfresco dining areas, outside fireplaces and copper water features. Each garden contains an ash-clad studio or summerhouse with a sedum roof – ideal for a gym or yoga studio.

Augusta House and Sophia House (top), Ellerton Road, Wimbledon Common, prices on application, Robert Holmes & Company 020 8947 9833. Joint agents – Jackson Stops & Staff

The Wimbledon Village specialists with over 30 years of experience, and substantial knowledge of the South London property market, providing a friendly, fl exible service to clients in order to make moving home a positive experience.

Robert Holmes & Company has earned its reputation by providing a bespoke approach to estate agency, offering clients an independent and distinctly personal service tailored to individual requirements.

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Coombe Hill £4,600,000

A superbly appointed home designed and built to the highest specification combining classic elegance with contemporary chic set in gated grounds within the exclusive Coombe Estate

3 reception rooms • super kitchen/breakfast/family room • 6 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms (3 e/s) • dressing room • games room • beautiful landscaped gardens • garage • driveway parking • over 0.3 acre • ER/B

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Wimbledon £5,995,000

A handsome and substantial double fronted Edwardian house with elegant, well-proportioned accommodation and an impressive garden overlooking Wimbledon Park close to the Village

4 reception rooms • smart kitchen/breakfast room • 6 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms • 157’ (48 m) garden (0.5 acre plot) • garage • gated carriage drive • ER/E

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Wimbledon £3,500,000Re-built to a high specification a short walk from the Common and King’s College school4 receptions • fabulous kitchen • 5 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms • super roof terrace • parking for 4 cars • ER/C

Wimbledon Village £5,500,000An impressive and substantial modern residence in the heart of Wimbledon Village 3 receptions • fabulous kitchen • wine room • 5 bedrooms • 2 dressing rooms • 3 bathrooms • gated drive • ER/B

Wimbledon Common £1,475,000Adjacent to the Common, near the Village, a beautifully presented 17th Century listed house3 bedrooms • large bath/shower room • loft room (potential office/bedroom) • garage/studio • ER/E

Wimbledon Village £5,850,000An elegant and stylish home in the heart of the Village close to the schools and stationsDrawing room • superb kitchen/dining/living room • 6 bedrooms • 5 bathrooms • parking • ER/C

Wimbledon Village £2,950,000A charming period house in the heart of the Village between the High Street and the CommonVersatile layout with 6 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • 2 receptions • study • courtyard garden • studio • ER/D

Wimbledon Common Guide Price £6,950,000A pair of beautifully constructed homes adjacent to the Royal Wimbledon Golf Course 3 receptions • cinema room • indoor pool • 6 bedrooms • 5 bathrooms • large garage • ER/B

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Wimbledon SW19 £7,750 pcmA stunning six bedroom house to rent in this desirable location. This property boasts four bathrooms and a beautifully kept garden, modern kitchen with bi-fold doors from the reception room leading to the garden. Available from January ER/C

Wimbledon SW19 £4,800 pcmAn elegant Victorian family home, boasting period features and arranged over three floors. The kitchen includes integrated appliances and a range oven.

Wimbledon SW19 £2,350 pcmA period maisonette located in the popular Crooked Billet area close to Wimbledon Common. Offered furnished or unfurnished. ER/E

Wimbledon £6,400 pcmAn excellent detached house in a prime location within walking distance to Wimbledon Village and town. The property is neutrally decorated with wood flooring throughout.

Wimbledon SW19 £1,400 pcm Located in a period property, this delightful lower ground floor apartment offers bright and neutrally decorated accommodation and is offered furnished. This also INCLUDES Heating and water costs.

Wimbledon SW19 £4,500 pcmA recently refurbished end of terrace Victorian family house situated close to all the amenities and transport links of Wimbledon town centre boasting a south facing garden and off-street parking

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Oscar winnerOverlooking Richmond Green, Old Friars is the much-loved former home of the late Oscar-winning film director Richard Attenborough, who owned the property with his actress wife Sheila Sim for more than 60 years.

Lord Attenborough, who died last August five days before his 91st birthday, owned Grade II* listed Old Friars with Lady Attenborough from 1949 until 2012, when they sold it due to their failing health. Best known for directing the 1982 epic Gandhi, he was also a life president of Chelsea Football Club.

He built a two-storey cinema featuring a projection room and editing suite at the bottom of his garden, where he showcased his films to family, friends and visiting celebrities. A later addition to the house was

Beaver Lodge, Lord Attenborough’s office, where he worked supported by a dedicated team of employees.

The main house has eight en suite bedrooms and a large ground floor drawing room. An extensive cellar with multiple rooms and storage space would be ideal for the serious wine collector. Or you could install a basement swimming pool.

Dating back to 1687, historic Old Friars has been unoccupied for several years and would now make an excellent renovation project.

Old Friars, The Green, Richmond TW9, guide price £12.75m, Featherstone Leigh 020 8940 1575

Designer interiorsInterior designer Kate Watson Knee, who runs design consultancy Twenty One Interiors London, is selling the Victorian family house she has totally extended and refurbished.

Finished to high standards, the four to five-bedroom home in Eglantine Road, Wandsworth, has generous living and entertaining space including a contemporary kitchen and breakfast room on the lower ground floor. Sliding glass panels open out into the 65ft south-facing garden and patio.

The raised ground floor, with parquet flooring, features a double reception room and a study area, plus two staircases linked to the kitchen and dining room.

Eglantine Road, Wandsworth SW18, £1.98m, Rampton Baseley 020 7228 5111

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An imposing seven bedroom double-fronted detached Edwardian house with off street parking, integral garage and a large south-west facing garden.

Edwardian freehold detached house • large south-west facing lawned garden • integral garage • off street parking • dining room • drawing room • kitchen/breakfast room • conservatory • downstairs W.C. • cellar • EPC rating E • master bedroom with large en-suite bathroom • six further double bedrooms • double glazed sash windows

A very attractive detached Victorian house in prime central Putney with parking for a scooter in the front garden and a large lawned west facing private rear garden.

Detached Victorian freehold house • prime central putney location • five double bedrooms • 50 Ft west facing private rear garden • kitchen/breakfast room • reception room • dining room • bathroom • shower room • guest W.C. • laundry room • utility/boot room • front garden • EPC rating F

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Abbotstone Road, SW15 £1,695,000Victorian • double reception • downstairs W.C. • kitchen-breakfast room • cellar • 30 Ft west facing garden • communal garden • master bedroom • three double bedrooms • two bathrooms • eaves storage • EPC rating D

Stanbridge Road, SW15 £1,495,000Victorian terraced freehold house • 1863 Sq Ft • private west facing garden • large double reception room • extended kitchen breakfast room • four double bedrooms • three bathrooms (one en-suite) • eaves storage • cellar • prime west Putney location • EPC rating D

Merton Road, SW18 £1,400,000Semi-detached Victorian freehold house • double reception room with double height ceilings • fully extended and superbly appointed kitchen/family dining room • five double bedrooms • two luxury bathrooms (one en-suite) • handmade kitchen units leather granite worktop • utility room in cellar • landscaped private garden • EPC rating D

Norroy Road, SW15 £1,499,9991950 Sq Ft • reception room • eat in kitchen/dining room • family room/bedroom four • en-suite bathroom • master bedroom with en-suite shower room • two further double bedrooms • family bathroom • large roof terrace with southerly aspect • secure and dedicated underground parking • EPC rating D

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Hotham Road, SW15 £4,500 PCMFive/six bedroom Edwardian house • drawing room • sitting/play room • stunning kitchen/dining room • master suite • four further bedrooms • study/bed 6 • bathroom • shower room • south facing garden • cellar • loft • EPC rating D

Lebanon Gardens, SW18 £4,000 PCMVictorian end of terrace • two reception rooms • stunning kitchen/family room • five bedrooms • two bathrooms • guest W.C. • private walled garden • cellar • eaves storage • off street parking • EPC rating D

Lacy Road, SW15 £1,950 PCMTwo bedroom garden flat • reception room • open plan kitchen/dining • two double bedrooms • bathroom • en-suite shower • 50 Ft south facing garden • prime location • EPC rating D

Howards Lane, SW15 £2,500 PCMTerraced house • reception room • dining/playroom • eat-in kitchen • three bedrooms • bathroom • shower room • private garden • cellar • prime location • EPC rating D

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Square dealGated and highly prestigious, the Chapman Square development close to Wimbledon Common has 24-hour concierge services and features both communal gardens and woodlands inside the complex.

An elegant five-bedroom townhouse currently to let occupies one of the development’s best positions opposite the lawned square. Inside living space of more than 2660 sq ft on three floors includes a formal reception room, dining room, and a new kitchen and breakfast room that leads to the 47ft garden with patio and lawn.

The lower ground floor also contains a utility room off the kitchen and internal access to the double garage at the front of the house. There’s off-street parking in front of the garage.

The first floor master bedroom has fitted wardrobes and a large en suite bathroom, the guest suite has fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room, and there are two more double bedrooms and a family bathroom, plus a fifth bedroom or TV room.

Chapman Square, Wimbledon Common SW19, £5000 per month furnished or unfurnished, Knight Frank 020 8946 9811

Semi makeoverA semi-detached house in Telford Park, between Streatham Hill and Balham, is now to let after receiving a superb contemporary makeover from its current owners.

The beautifully renovated 2676 sq ft property on Thornton Avenue, on the corner with Criffell Avenue, has a ground floor containing three receptions and a large kitchen with bi-folding doors to an 87ft private garden.

On the first floor are two double bedrooms and a refurbished bathroom – in the turret of the house – with a roll-top bath and separate shower. The second floor contains two more double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

With an electric gate, parking and a double garage, the house is located between Tooting Bec Common and Telford Park Tennis Club. Streatham Hill National Rail station is easy walking distance.

Thornton Avenue, Telford Park, Balham SW2, £850 per week unfurnished, Jacksons Balham 020 8675 6565

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Field House updated inside and outsideBuilt in 1976, Field House in the Wiltshire village of Clyffe Pypard has been recently refurbished. Both the exterior and interior have been redesigned to provide light and airy living space.

The 3425 sq ft five-bedroom home, 10 miles north of Marlborough, stands in around 2.65 acres of land including stables and paddock and offers far-reaching views. It includes an integral garage that could be used as extra living space.

London 90 miles.

Field House, Clyffe Pypard, Wiltshire, £1.05m, Birkmyre 01672 516619

Wood House has paddock and stable blockWood House is an exceptional new-build country house in a semi-rural setting south-east of the village of Loxwood in West Sussex.

Built to high specifications throughout, the 6354 sq ft property has a rising driveway leading to an expansive gravel forecourt. The house stands in grounds of 5.45 acres including landscaped gardens wrapped around the front, side and rear. To the north is a large paddock and stable block.

The main reception rooms are arranged off the large galleried reception hall with its impressive staircase. The kitchen and breakfast room is a superb space

fitted with a bespoke kitchen, range master oven, stone worktops and a wonderful stone floor that runs into the reception hall.

The master bedroom suite has an adjoining dressing room and a balcony. There are three more bedrooms on the first floor plus four bedrooms and two bathrooms on the second. There’s also an annexe above the double garage.

London 46 miles.

Wood House, Loxwood, West Sussex, guide price £2.5m, Grantley 01483 893939

The Old Post Office is extendedA three-year renovation and extension programme is now complete at a country cottage set in an acre of landscaped gardens and grounds near the Suffolk market towns of Beccles and Bungay.

The Old Post Office in Ilketshall St Andrew features versatile contemporary living space and a ground floor containing a sitting room, kitchen/dining/family room, and a utility room. There are four bedrooms and a bathroom on the first and second floors.

London 121 miles.

The Old Post Office, Ilketshall St Andrew, Suffolk, guide price £385,000, Musker McIntyre Bungay 01986 888160

BY THE SEA A detached house for sale at Swanage in Dorset stands in a popular residential location close to the seafront, beach and country walks.

Built in the 1900s, the extended and modernised property in Rabling Road offers five bedrooms, three bathrooms (two en suite), living room, dining room, kitchen and breakfast room and conservatory.

London 127 miles.

Rabling Road, Swanage, Dorset, guide price £625,000, Corbens 01929 422284

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“This stunning and beautifully presented five-bedroom luxury home has spectacular panoramic sea views”Adrian Dunford, Tailor Made

Poole house delivers superb island viewsBrownsea Island nature reserve in Poole Harbour has woodland, heathland and a sheltered lagoon creating a superb haven for wildlife, from the rare red squirrel to fascinating birds such as dunlin, kingfishers, sandwich terns and oystercatchers.

Boats travel to the island from March to November to visit a wildlife sanctuary offering sightings of avocets or black-tailed godwits, water voles or silka deer. The reserve is leased from the National Trust and hides overlook the lagoon, lakes and reedbed.

You may not be able to see a red squirrel in your binoculars, but a magnificent five-bedroom home in Poole’s Brownsea View Avenue has spectacular views of the island and harbour from the terrace, master bedroom and living area.

Designed by architect David James, Atlas is a luxury contemporary property that features an impressive top floor living space with sliding doors to a large dining terrace serving panoramic harbour views.

Odyssey Homes created the three-storey high-spec house from the foundations of an existing property. The bespoke modern kitchen features Miele integrated appliances and the master bedroom includes a dressing room and en suite wet room.

Boutique branded bathroom suites feature Porcelanosa floor and wall tiling, and the bedrooms have bespoke fitted furniture. A lift serves the ground and first floors, and the house includes a garage.

Steps in the tiered rear garden lead to a harbour-facing decked area, and the 4260 sq ft home near Canford Cliffs village is in the catchment areas for Lilliput and Baden Powell schools.

London 111 miles.

Atlas, 60 Brownsea View Avenue, Poole, Dorset, £1.5m, Tailor Made 01202 706006

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Find the gateway to the CotswoldsA Grade II listed four-storey townhouse built of natural stone stands in New Church Street, just off the centre of Tetbury, gateway to the Cotswolds.

The living and dining room has an ornate feature fireplace and two deep Georgian windows – double-glazed – onto New Church Street. The kitchen and breakfast room has Shaker-style units and granite work surfaces, and there’s a dry-lined cellar beneath the main reception.

London 104 miles.

New Church Street, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, £450,000, Perry Bishop 01666 504418

Golfer’s dreamThe life of The Golf House began with the misplaced optimism of local entrepreneur Alfred Roberts, who created an impressive clubhouse for his newly formed Kingswear and Dartmouth Golf Club.

Unfortunately for Alfred, the golf club was not to be a success and later, under the War Act, the fairways were ploughed and sown with crops. But the sensational location of the clubhouse was never to change and in 2006 the house was remodelled to match its setting.

The revival was such a success that the property in Bridge Road, Kingswear, was awarded overall winner in the Master Builder of the Year Awards.

The 5000 sq ft house is set in a spectacular south-facing position with commanding views over the River Dart. It includes five to six bedrooms, three receptions, infinity swimming pool, gym, helipad and an acre of landscaped gardens.

London 235 miles.

The Golf House, Bridge Road, Kingswear, Dartmouth, Devon, offers above £3m, Marchand Petit 01548 857588

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DOVECOTEAn elegant Rothschild house with an original dovecote is described as one of the best-known houses in Tring, Hertfordshire.

Dating back to the 1800s, Little Okeford in Christchurch Road offers generous, light and airy living spaces downstairs and cosy cottage-style spaces upstairs. The detached property includes three to four bedrooms, four receptions, driveway parking and gardens.

London 35 miles.

Little Okeford, Christchurch Road, Tring, Hertfordshire, guide price £695,000, Nash Partnership 01442 820420

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Barn conversion redesigned by royal architect Eminent architect William Burrell, who has worked on Highgrove House for the Prince of Wales and created Britain’s most expensive new-build house in Hampstead, redesigned this stone barn conversion between Bristol and Bath.

The Barn House in Burnett, Keynsham, has a distinctive turret-like façade front and rear and stands in a peaceful and picturesque setting, in a traffic-free environment, with uninterrupted rural views over the rolling West Country landscape.

Following an extensive programme of refurbishment in recent years, the 4500 sq ft property has undergone an imaginative restoration project using high quality

materials, fine craftsmanship and engineering skill.A superb reception hall leads to a drawing room,

dining room, handcrafted designer kitchen with Aga cooker, study, four bedrooms and three bathrooms (two en suite). A self-contained annexe offers a bedroom, sitting room, kitchen and shower room. The property includes grounds of six acres – including two paddocks – and a detached double garage.

London 120 miles.

The Barn House, Burnett, Keynsham, Bristol, guide price £1.7m, Pritchards 01225 466225

Sawmill by the arboretumFormerly a sawmill dating back to the 1850s and created by Sir Robert Holford, Dovetail is one of nine high-quality luxury homes converted and restored by Edward Blake in 2006.

The village property in Westonbirt, Gloucestershire, offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, allocated parking and a courtyard. The Forestry Commission’s internationally renowned Westonbirt Arboretum is only a mile away.

London 103 miles.

Dovetail, Westonbirt, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, guide price £450,000, Lockstones 01666 338603

NORFOLKRecently restored by the current owners, Oak Cottage is a four-bedroom period cottage set on the edge of the Norfolk Broads in the village of Upton.

The local and community-run White Horse pub has plans to expand to offer post office, shop, microbrewery and even a hairdresser’s in the future.

London 129 miles.

Oak Cottage, Upton, Norfolk, offers around £299,950, Musker McIntyre Norwich 01603 859343

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MONTANABRANKSOME PARK £2,995,000 F/HRecently built detached residence • Set within ¾ of an acre of landscaped grounds • High quality of build with luxury fittings throughout • Swimming pool complex & gym • State of the art kitchen • Cinema room • Five double bedrooms • Three en-suites & family bathroom • Extensive garaging • Sweeping in and out driveway with electric gates • EPC Rating B

“Sandbanks – Approx. 1hr 50 mins by train and 114 miles by car from London”

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CANFORD HEIGHTSCANFORD CLIFFS £1,895,000 SHARE OF F/HBrand new ground floor apartment • Good size private terrace with picturesque harbour views • Generously furnished in a chic design • Three sumptuous en-suite bedrooms • Fabulous open plan living space • Top specification kitchen • Large double garage with automated doors • Secure gated development in secluded location • EPC Rating C

SALTERNS WAYLILLIPUT GUIDE PRICE £1,800,000 FREEHOLDPlanning approved for three detached houses • Development adjoins Salterns Marina • Views from first and second floors of the proposed development • Modern contemporary design by award winning architects • Forecast GDV £5M • EPC rating TBC

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BLUE WATERSSANDBANKS £3,900,000 F/HDeceptively spacious detached house • Contemporary & stylish throughout • Exceptional views across Poole Harbour • Luxury fitted kitchen with appliances • Sitting room & separate dining space • Cinema room • Five double bedrooms • Three en-suites & family bathroom • Two front-facing decked terraces • Integral double garage & electric gates • EPC Rating D

SHOREHAVENSANDBANKS £638,000 SHARE OF F/HThree-storey townhouse • Private gated development • Lounge with sun balcony • Two double bedrooms, both with en-suites • Private patio • Modern kitchen/breakfast room • Utility room • Integral garage and parking • Short walk to sandy beaches • Pets allowed on license • EPC Rating C

“Sandbanks – Approx. 1hr 50 mins by train and 114 miles by car from London”

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DORNIE ROADCANFORD CLIFFS £1,140,000 F/HExcellent sized detached house • Contemporary design throughout • Quiet cul-de-sac location • Two reception rooms • Luxury fitted kitchen/dining room • Four double bedrooms • Four bathrooms (three en-suites) • Detached double garage • Ample parking and electric gates • EPC Rating A

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West Sussex Chichester CityAn important and extensively refurbished town house, occupying an excellent and extremely convenient

central position.

Guide price: £3,300,000 CL59049

Chichester 01243 786 316 [email protected]


•Entrance hall •3 reception rooms •Kitchen/day room •Master bedroom with en suite bathroom

& dressing room •First floor sitting room/bedroom 7 •5 further bedrooms (all with en suites)

•Lower ground floor office & wine room •Landscaped gardens •Double & 2 single garages

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Cornwall Mylor ChurchtownSubstantial former vicarage situated in a highly desirable coastal hamlet approximately 150 metres

from Mylor Harbour, with a delightful detached 5 star cottage.

Guide price: £2,450,000 CL53477

Truro 01872 261 160 [email protected]


•Reception hall •Drawing room •Dining room •Study •Garden room •Cellar •5 bedrooms

•5 bath/shower rooms •2 bedroom cottage •In all about 1.5 acres

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West Sussex Chichester CityAn important and extensively refurbished town house, occupying an excellent and extremely convenient

central position.

Guide price: £3,300,000 CL59049

Chichester 01243 786 316 [email protected]


•Entrance hall •3 reception rooms •Kitchen/day room •Master bedroom with en suite bathroom

& dressing room •First floor sitting room/bedroom 7 •5 further bedrooms (all with en suites)

•Lower ground floor office & wine room •Landscaped gardens •Double & 2 single garages

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01206 299222www.grierandpartners.co.uk

Grier & Partners The Old Shop | The Street | East Bergholt | Colchester | CO7 6TF

Specialising in the sale of country and village homes on the Essex Suffolk border in the heart of Constable Country and the Dedham Vale

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East BergholtNewly constructed by local highly regarded Thorcross Builders Ltd this substantial five bedroom family home is situated in the heart of this popular well served village. Five bedrooms two with en suite facilities, family bathroom and additional shower room. Stunning open plan fully fitted kitchen/living/dining room, three further reception rooms, utility and cloakroom. Double garage, landscaped south facing private gardens. Ten year NHBC Buildmark warranty. Predicted EPC - B

£895,000

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Stratford St MaryCentrally situated in this conveniently located popular village this extended well proportioned family home offers four bedrooms, master en suite, family bathroom, four reception rooms and fitted kitchen/breakfast room. Double garage, south facing private rear gardens. No onward chain. EPC – D

£399,995


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Grier & Partners The Old Shop | The Street | East Bergholt | Colchester | CO7 6TF

Specialising in the sale of country and village homes on the Essex Suffolk border in the heart of Constable Country and the Dedham Vale

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Lower RaydonA rare opportunity to purchase an attractive un-listed three bedroom house of Victorian descent situated in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property offers the opportunity for sympathetic extension and updating, garage and parking for several vehicles. Charming mature part walled gardens extending to approx. 0.5 acres sts. No onward chain. EPC – F

£485,000


West BergholtCOMING SOON – ONE RESERVED

Currently under construction a pair of individual contemporary high specification family homes finished to the highest modern standards with open plan fully fitted kitchen/living/dining room, sitting room, utility and cloakroom on the ground floor and four double bedrooms, two with en suite shower rooms and family bathroom on the first floor. Landscaped gardens, garage and parking.

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A beautiful, two/three bedroom detached cottage, situated just a short walk from the centre of the historic Georgian town of Lymington and all its local amenities.

£950,000

Beaufort House, 69 High Street,Lymington, Hampshire S041 9ALT: 01590 675875W: www.caldwells.uk.comE: [email protected]

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A charming and characterful, late 19th century, four bedroom attached cottage in this tranquil setting in the Lymore Valley, benefitting from easy access to the local Primary School and enjoying a south facing garden.

£695,000

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Retreat to England’s beautiful shiresOnly 60 minutes by train to London

Offices in Corby ◆ Kettering ◆ Market [email protected]

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A Country Secret Guide Price £535,000Set in deceptively large grounds approaching three quarters of an acre, this modern five bedroomed detached country residence offers the option of a paddock for a horse or pony, complete with an outbuilding previously used as Stables. The private driveway is accessed via double five bar gates.

Kettering 01536 417888

Do You Hear That? Guide Price £550,000Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of village life, within the exceptional wrap around gardens which adorn this quite outstanding five bedroomed detached cottage with Norfolk Reed Thatch. The property perfectly combines traditional cottage charm, with all the features of a modern home.

Kettering 01536 417888

Burnmill House, Market Harborough £699,950Built circa 1926, Burnmill House boasts an enviable plot 0.54 Acre (approx) plot on the exclusive and much sought after Burnmill Road. The wonderful accommodation is accessed via an entrance porch with double arched doors and an original stained glass front door into the stunning Dining Hall with period open fireplace.

Market Harborough 01858 410400

Barnsdale Cottage, Great Easton £385,000This is a prime opportunity to secure a beautiful country retreat on the Rutland/Leicestershire border with excellent rail and road commute options available. This grade II listed cottage is stone built under a Norfolk reed thatched roof, aesthetically pleasing with beautiful lawn gardens, private sun terrace and a paved patio area.

Corby 01536 409717

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Period Village HouseFITTLEWORTHWEST SUSSEX - £795,000

• Master bedroom with ensuite dressing room • 2 further bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • 3 reception rooms • Kitchen • Utility room • Cloakroom • Garage • Off road parking • Superb landscaped garden

Grade II ListedLODSWORTHWEST SUSSEX - £1,250,000

• Secluded location at the edge of the village • 5 beds • 2 baths (1 ensuite) • Ensuite shower room • Cloakroom • Entrance hall • 3 reception rooms • Kitchen with separate breakfast room • Cellar • Large courtyard • Separate barn and coal store • 3 bay car port • Mature gardens (0.5 of an acre)

www.peterhughes.co.ukNew Street Petworth West Sussex GU28 0AS

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Peter Hughescountry property

01798 344554

Substantial Period HomeWISBOROUGH GREENWEST SUSSEX - £1,195,000

• 5 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • 5 reception rooms • Cloakroom • Utility room • Kitchen/breakfast room • Annexe: sitting room, bed 6 and ensuite shower room• Garaging and workshop • Separate office • Swimming pool • Gardens • Stables • Separate paddock on renewable lease (In all about 2.12 acres)

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Wilson Hill

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A detached house in a lovely elevated

rural setting with panoramic views to

the South Downs. The property has

great potential to enlarge and flexible

outbuildings, including an annexe.

A premier league location, not to

be missed.

West Harting, West SussexMaster bedroom with en suite shower room I 2 Further bedrooms I Family bathroom

Annexe bedroom/office and shower room I Drawing room I Study I Kitchen/breakfast room

Cloakroom I Utility room I Workshop/store I Double garage with attic above

Gardens, paddock and field, in all about 1.5 acres (0.61ha) I EPC: House – D58.

REGIONAL ESTATE AGENTS

JSA: Wilson Hill: 01730 262600

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Guide Price: £1,100,000

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Shalden, HampshireBuilt in the 1930’s as a ‘gentleman

solicitors’ country home, this flexible

family house has stood the test of time

and nestles in unspoilt countryside

with remarkable views in a rural but

convenient location. A much loved

family home these last 23 years.

4 Bedrooms | En suite bathroom | Shower room | Attic bedrooms | Drawing room |

Study | Kitchen/breakfast room | Cloakroom | Family room | Games room/home office

Separate annexe | 2 Stable blocks | Tennis court | Swimming pool

Garden, paddocks and woodland in all about 7.75 acres (3.14ha)

EPC: House – D57, Annexe – C74.



Froxfield, HampshireMaster Bedroom with En Suite Shower Room | 3 Further Bedrooms | Family Bathroom with Shower | separate WC | Porch | Hall | Drawing Room | Cloakroom Snug/Family Room | Kitchen/Breakfast Room | Oak framed vaulted Yoga Room/Garden Room | Utility Room | Double open fronted Garage with garden machinery store & large attic over | Garden Shed and Greenhouse | Stunning English country garden with vista to the South Downs | In all about 1 acre (0.405 ha)

EPC = D58


In the heart of the South Downs National Park, a comfortable house with a contemporary twist in a stunning country garden.

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Wilson Hill

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A detached house in a lovely elevated

rural setting with panoramic views to

the South Downs. The property has

great potential to enlarge and flexible

outbuildings, including an annexe.

A premier league location, not to

be missed.

West Harting, West SussexMaster bedroom with en suite shower room I 2 Further bedrooms I Family bathroom

Annexe bedroom/office and shower room I Drawing room I Study I Kitchen/breakfast room

Cloakroom I Utility room I Workshop/store I Double garage with attic above

Gardens, paddock and field, in all about 1.5 acres (0.61ha) I EPC: House – D58.


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4 Lavant Street Petersfield GU32 3EW01730 262600 I [email protected] I wilsonhill.co.uk

Shalden, HampshireBuilt in the 1930’s as a ‘gentleman

solicitors’ country home, this flexible

family house has stood the test of time

and nestles in unspoilt countryside

with remarkable views in a rural but

convenient location. A much loved

family home these last 23 years.

4 Bedrooms | En suite bathroom | Shower room | Attic bedrooms | Drawing room |

Study | Kitchen/breakfast room | Cloakroom | Family room | Games room/home office

Separate annexe | 2 Stable blocks | Tennis court | Swimming pool

Garden, paddocks and woodland in all about 7.75 acres (3.14ha)

EPC: House – D57, Annexe – C74.



Blendworth, HampshireMaster Bedroom with Dressing Room/potential En Suite Shower Room | 3 Further Bedrooms | Family Bathroom and further potential En Suite Shower Room | Entrance Hall | Drawing Room | Family Sitting Room or Dining Room | Cloakroom | Study | Kitchen/Breakfast Room | Rear Hall/Utility Room | Plenty of private parking Garden Store | Verandah | Garden and Grounds in all about 0.58 of an acre (0.234 ha)

EPC = Not required as listed building

Guide Price: £885,000

The eastern wing of a Grade II listed country house with a timeless and classical quality that is easy on the eye.

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Box Hill, Box, Nr BathA charming & fascinating G II Listed detached farmhouse, circa 1630, occupying an outstanding elevated position enjoying wonderful open countryside views & detached period 2 storey barn. Tremendous scope for multi generational living. Video tour available online.

• 3 bedrooms, bathroom, dining room & sitting room with wonderful Tudor feature fireplace, loft rooms • Ample driveway parking • Attractive gardens and adjoining paddock (2.5 acres in total) • 8 miles from Bath • Approx floor excluding barn & outbuildings 1,849 sq.ft. (172 sq.m).


Catherine Place, BathA rare opportunity to purchase a spectacular Grade II Listed, ground and lower ground floor maisonette which has been renovated to a high standard within the past 7 years. Video tour available online.

• 3 double bedrooms • Superb, extremely light and airy drawing room • Private entrance • Prestigious location • Walled rear garden • Internal area approximately 2344 sq ft/218 sq m. Video tour available on our new Pritchards Apartments website.

Guide Price: £850,000

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WATERMILL FOR CONVERSION Beckington, Nr Frome & BathA beautiful detached Grade II Listed former mill, dating back in parts to the 1500’s. A unique waterside setting on the River Frome. For conversion with detailed planning consent granted.

• 3/4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms • Set in outstanding landscaped gardens (approaching 3 acres in total) • Option to refit 4kw turbine to provide electricity for the properties & National Grid • Internal area 2,926 sq.ft. (272 sq.m)

Offers around: £725,000

Kingsdown Nr BoxAn outstanding individual detached property, recently renovated with panoramic views overlooking the Bybrook valley. Video tour available online.

• 4/5 bedrooms two with en suite & bathroom • Open plan kitchen/dining room, sitting room & snug • Decked terrace • Good sized garden • Off road parking for several vehicles with the potential for a garage (subject to necessary consents) • No onward chain • Floor area including decked area: 1941 sq ft/180.3 sq m • EPC rating D

Price: £635,000

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WEST DEVON £595,000

This is a most charming, south facing property which lies within the heart of the village of Buckland Monachorum. Thought to date back to the early 18th century, the property has changed in recent years with a comprehensive renovation producing a beautifully presented house of considerable character and charm, whilst the careful combination of modern day appliances has ensured for the most up to date and comfortable of homes. The accommodation is light, versatile and well laid out. A truly flexible property, either as a family home, or by simply closing the study door it could be adapted to create a separate self contained annexe, guest suite or otherwise. There are three reception rooms which include an impressive drawing room. There is a charming cottage style kitchen/breakfast room with coal effect gas fire and flagstone floor together with a useful utility, cloakroom and conservatory. On the first floor there are three bedrooms, the third bedroom served by its own staircase. All rooms enjoy views over the south facing gardens, which are approximately a third of an acre. Within the grounds there is a separate property known as The Lodge which again is beautifully presented, currently providing holiday let income but which could easily be used as an office, an annexe or otherwise.

Yelverton Office 01822 855055

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NORTH CORNWALL £495,000

This finely presented, spacious house offers extensive accommodation of over 2,400 sq ft, incorporating a converted barn to the rear now housing the kitchen/breakfast room with double height vaulted ceiling and with part of the accommodation offering the potential for a separate one bedroom integral annexe. The house retains many original features such as floors of slate or polished floorboards, period panelled doors with brass door handles, fireplaces, picture rails and dado rails, while offering modern comforts of mains gas central heating and double-glazed windows. The house has an inviting light and airy feel, enhanced by a south facing aspect with open views to the front to open countryside beyond the small hamlet of Helebridge. The house takes it name from the River Neet, which lies just below the property and which offers riverside walks. The gardens of over 0.5 acre are a fine feature of the property, being part walled with an entrance gate leading through the wall into the gardens with a path up to the front door, with sweeping lawns and raised wildlife area with even better far reaching views. There is also a drive and parking and a garage/store.

Launceston Office 01566 770888

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Castle Cary, Somerset

Superb Equestrian Competition/ Livery Yard With Indoor & Outdoor Arenas, 4 Bed (E.O.C.) Farmhouse With A Cottage, Flat & 1 Holiday Let Apartment & Significant Income Potential

35 Acres Price On Application

Llancloudy, HerefordshireAs A Whole Or In Lots – A Stunning Residential

Equestrian Smallholding With Secondary Accommodation & Income Potential, In A Highly

Desirable Rural Location

25 Acres Price On Application

Sway, HampshireA Rare Equestrian Centre In Highly Desirable

Location On Edge Of New Forest, Ideal For Use As A Competition & Training Centre With 3 Bedroom

Character Cottage

4 Acres Guide £725,000

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020 7298 0301HEREFORD

01432 367802TAUNTON

01823 602985SHERBORNE

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01432 367802TAUNTON

01823 602985SHERBORNE

01935 815391SALISBURY

01722 782727

Alderbury, WiltshireA Substantial “Templeton Walker” Family Home Set In A Desirable Village

Location With Easy Access To The Cathedral City

0.5 Acres Guide £975,000

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• Attractive Gardens & Woodland• Garage

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CHARLBURY £215,000A well presented one bedroom ground floor flat

STONESFIELD £825,000A detached 4 bedroom house in a rural location with views

CHARLBURY £825,000A mature, 5 bedroom, detached house with a double garage

MILTON-UNDER-WYCHWOOD £550,000Substantial detached 5 bedroom home in a non estate position

WITNEY PRICES FROM £224,950Riverside setting 1 & 2 bedroom apartments

BURFORD £475,000Well presented three bedroomed cottage

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BRADWELL GROVE £1,500 PCMA spacious well presented three bedroom cottage

SHIPTON-UNDER-WYCHWOOD £225,000A beautiful one bedroom detached cottage

BRIZE NORTON £685,000A beautiful four bedroom detached period cottage

CHARLBURY £1,150 PCMTwo bedroom period cottage with character, open fire & garden

SHIPTON-UNDER-WYCHWOOD £665,000A beautiful barn conversion with far reaching views

BURFORD £795,000Impressive detached home with spectacular views

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HOXNE, SUFFOLK £395,000A charming grade II listed house set within beautiful gardens with far reaching field views. With an abundance of period features, the property offers spacious living accommodation over 3 floors & gardens extending to 1/2 acre (sts).

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DISS, NORFOLK £389,950An executive development of just 4 substantial architecturally designed dwellings. The homes have been crafted using the best quality materials & are internally finished to the highest of standards. EPC: TBA

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SEETHING, NORFOLK £750,000An exquisite 5 bedroom barn conversion finished to an extremely high standard retaining traditional period features. Set in a popular village location with beautiful countryside views, this home will not disappoint. EPC: D

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CHEDGRAVE, NORFOLK £300,000A three double bedroomed detached house located just off the main A146 to Norwich, close to the villages of Loddon & Chedgrave, providing flexible & spacious living accommodation with ample off road parking & field views. EPC: D

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UPTON, NORFOLK £299,950Beautiful detached 4 double bedroomed period cottage on the edge of the Norfolk broads. Excellent condition throughout, the property mixes perfectly period features with modern practical facilities. EPC: TBA

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NORWICH, NORFOLK £265,000Modern & immaculately presented 3 bedroom semi-detached property situated in a sought after Norwich location. Offering a good size kitchen/breakfast room, separate dining room, downstairs shower room, garden, garage & off-road parking. EPC: TBA

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SAXMUNDHAM, SUFFOLK £285,000This substantial 5 bedroom home proudly sits on a very quiet Close overlooking a mature spinney, this property offers versatile accommodation within striking distance of Saxmundham Town Centre. EPC: C

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DARSHAM, SUFFOLK £475,000A detached, spacious family home on one level offering flexible accommodation with a possible 6 bedrooms & 3 receptions. Set in 0.33 of an acre (sts) along with a self-contained annex & triple garage. EPC: D

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RUMBURGH, SUFFOLK £350,000Charming period 3/4 bed cottage with an abundance of original features found throughout. Extensive gardens wrap round the property, which also benefits from brick & pan tile outbuildings, garage & gravel drive, in idyllic village location. EPC: TBA

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Loddon 01508 521110 [email protected]

Norwich 01603 859343 [email protected]

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Halesworth 01986 888205 [email protected]

Bury St Edmunds 01284 848454 [email protected]

Bungay 01986 888160 [email protected]

Beccles 01502 710180 [email protected]

Harleston 01379 882535 [email protected]

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WENHASTON, SUFFOLK £399,999A recently extended, double fronted, 3 bedroom house with off road parking, garage and gardens, located in the pretty and sought after village of Wenhaston, close to Southwold. EPC: F

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ALBURGH, NORFOLK £450,000Occupying a generous plot of approx. 0.5 acres (sts), this pretty Grade II listed cottage is located in one of the Waveney Valley’s most popular villages. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 attic rooms & fully self-contained annexe/holiday let.

Harleston Office

HARLESTON, NORFOLK £280,000Sympathetically renovated and beautifully presented Grade II listed double fronted Georgian townhouse comprising 4/5 bedrooms, elegant and generous accommodation throughout.

Harleston Office

CONEY WESTON, SUFFOLK £350,000A versatile and spacious detached 5/6 bedroomed home with meadow views to the rear. Contact the Bury St Edmunds office for a link to the Virtual Tour and view from the comfort of your own home. EPC: D

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HITCHAM, SUFFOLK £540,000An opportunity to finally be your own boss or work from home at this delightful cottage nestled in approx. 3 acres (sts) of undulating mid-Suffolk countryside. Contact the Bury St Edmunds office for a link to the Virtual Tour & view from the comfort of your own home. EPC: F

Bury St Edmunds Office

BUNGAY, SUFFOLK £330,000This beautifully presented, imposing Victorian detached house is situated close to the River Waveney yet within walking distance of the town centre. Set over 3 floors and sympathetically extended & renovated retaining many of the charming original features.

Bungay Office

BUNGAY, SUFFOLK £265,000Charming 3 storey Georgian Town House offering versatile accommodation that retains many of the original features throughout. A full redecoration is currently in hand & being chain free the property will be ready to move straight into.

Bungay Office

KESSINGLAND, SUFFOLK £215,000Dating back to 1896 this Victorian semi-detached property has recently been refurbished throughout & comprises 2 receptions, 3 bedrooms, gardens & off road parking. *NO CHAIN* EPC: E

Beccles Office

BURGH CASTLE, NORFOLK £250,000Semi-detached cottage located down a private & quiet road surrounded by beautiful untouched & unobstructed Norfolk scenery. This Edwardian property includes 2 original fireplaces with brick surround, boat house, 3 double bedrooms & balcony with stunning views. EPC: TBA

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THE TITHE BARN | WINWICK | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE £1,500,000

This extremely attractive and hugely characterful barn conversion sits in an enviable position in the heart of the picturesque village of Winwick. The original structure is thought to date back to the 1600s at which time, situated as it is in the curtilage of Winwick Manor, it housed cattle and was used to store the tithes for the village church. It was beautifully and sympathetically converted by the current owners and is now a very spacious and thoughtfully designed family home.

“It was just over thirty years ago that we came across the barn,” says Sally, “and at the time we weren’t really looking for a renovation project, just something larger than our previous home. We had heard that the barn was for sale, and during the very first viewing we immediately

knew there was something very special about the location, which convinced us that it had great potential to be a really fabulous family home, and we were absolutely right.”

“Plans had already been drawn up for the barn’s conversion,” says Phillip, “but we decided to turn them on their head and put all of the living accommodation on the first floor to take full advantage of the incredible views.” “We have a spot in the main living area where we have a big comfy chair beside one of the windows,” says Sally, “and each member of the family fights to sit there because you can see right the way across the garden to the village church and the beautiful countryside beyond; that is something I shall really miss.”

“I would say that it’s a combination of the setting and the land that envelops the barn that makes this such a unique place to live,” continues Sally. “Within our grounds we have a large area for grazing, where we keep our lovely Badger Face sheep, and a huge back lawn that was originally laid in the early 1900s as a full size croquet lawn, which we have carefully maintained.” “We also have a beautiful thatched summer house that was also built in the early 1900s,” adds Phillip. “It still has the original quarry tiled floor, and we were lucky enough to meet a lovely old man who, after it was laid, remembers painting it with buttermilk to make it shine.” *

EPC Exempt – Grade II Listed.

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* The feature interviews are the personal views of the current owners and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

Wisteria Cottage is a picturesque Grade ll listed detached cottage situated in the heart of the conservation area of the village

Finedon, Northamptonshire £700,000 (guide price)

• Bespoke handmade kitchen/breakfast room with Aga• Separate guest suite located above double garage• Superb sunroom/conservatory• Convenient rail links to London St Pancras

The Old Workhouse is a quintessential Grade ll listed stone and thatch detached house, dating back to the early 17th Century

Earls Barton, Northamptonshire £525,000 (offers over)

• Accommodation arranged over three floors• Magnificent oak beams and flooring• Three ground floor reception rooms• Convenient rail links to London St Pancras

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THE TITHE BARN | WINWICK | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE £1,500,000

This extremely attractive and hugely characterful barn conversion sits in an enviable position in the heart of the picturesque village of Winwick. The original structure is thought to date back to the 1600s at which time, situated as it is in the curtilage of Winwick Manor, it housed cattle and was used to store the tithes for the village church. It was beautifully and sympathetically converted by the current owners and is now a very spacious and thoughtfully designed family home.

“It was just over thirty years ago that we came across the barn,” says Sally, “and at the time we weren’t really looking for a renovation project, just something larger than our previous home. We had heard that the barn was for sale, and during the very first viewing we immediately

knew there was something very special about the location, which convinced us that it had great potential to be a really fabulous family home, and we were absolutely right.”

“Plans had already been drawn up for the barn’s conversion,” says Phillip, “but we decided to turn them on their head and put all of the living accommodation on the first floor to take full advantage of the incredible views.” “We have a spot in the main living area where we have a big comfy chair beside one of the windows,” says Sally, “and each member of the family fights to sit there because you can see right the way across the garden to the village church and the beautiful countryside beyond; that is something I shall really miss.”

“I would say that it’s a combination of the setting and the land that envelops the barn that makes this such a unique place to live,” continues Sally. “Within our grounds we have a large area for grazing, where we keep our lovely Badger Face sheep, and a huge back lawn that was originally laid in the early 1900s as a full size croquet lawn, which we have carefully maintained.” “We also have a beautiful thatched summer house that was also built in the early 1900s,” adds Phillip. “It still has the original quarry tiled floor, and we were lucky enough to meet a lovely old man who, after it was laid, remembers painting it with buttermilk to make it shine.” *

EPC Exempt – Grade II Listed.

Fine & Country Northampton2 Mercers Row, Northampton NN1 [email protected]

Tel: 01604 309030

* The feature interviews are the personal views of the current owners and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

A Grade ll Listed barn conversion situated in idyllic surroundings within the historic curtilage of Winwick Manor Winwick, Northamptonshire £1,500,000 (guide price)

• Thoughtfully designed family home • Situated on a plot of around five acres• Spacious five bedroom accommodation

• Paddock land, wildlife pond and small copse• Feature kitchen/living area with high vaulted ceilings• M1 junction 18 less than five miles away

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Albert Hall arenaCatch glimpses of Hyde Park from the large, deep windows in the drawing room of this superb four to five-bedroom apartment in Albert Hall Mansions, next to the Royal Albert Hall itself.

Both floors – ground and lower ground – of the property have excellent light and space enhanced by high ceilings. The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom and walk-in dressing room, and three more bedrooms all have en suite bathrooms.

The ground floor entrance hall leads to a double drawing room and a kitchen and breakfast room, and two of the bedrooms are on this level. The lower ground floor, which has a second entrance, contains two more bedrooms plus a family room or fifth bedroom.

Total living space is almost 2575 sq ft and the property includes 24-hour porterage, high security and residents’ parking. High Street Kensington and Hyde Park are nearby.

Built between 1880 and 1887, the three six-storey blocks of Albert Hall Mansions were designed by Richard Norman Shaw. They were the first in London to be built in the Dutch style and were widely imitated. Legendary conductor Sir Malcolm Sargent moved into Flat 9 in 1947, the year of his knighthood, and lived there for 20 years.

Albert Hall Mansions, Kensington Gore SW7, £3250 per week furnished, Rickett Tinne 020 7349 3070

Spiral staircase leads to patio gardenA four-bedroom apartment in exclusive Eaton Place, Belgravia, is set on the ground and lower ground floors of a Grade II listed stucco-fronted building.

On the southern side of Eaton Place, the property has inside living space of 2100 sq ft. There are two reception rooms on the upper level, and a separate kitchen that leads to a spiral staircase to the patio garden at lower ground level.

The two lower ground bedrooms open out onto the patio, and the property includes three bathrooms. Victorian mainline is a third of a mile away and Sloane Square tube half a mile. Nearest shops are on Motcomb Street.

Eaton Place, Belgravia SW1, guide price £3450 per week furnished or unfurnished, Savills Sloane Street 020 7824 9046

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Close to Sloane Square, a one-bedroom apartment in Sloane Gardens is set on the lower ground floor of a redbrick period building.

The 615 sq ft property has its own entrance or you can go in via the building’s raised ground floor. It features a bright reception and dining room, separate kitchen, and access to the communal gardens. The double bedroom has useful storage space.

Sloane Gardens, Chelsea SW1, £575 per week furnished, Kaye & Carey 020 7590 0060


Special report by Rahim Najak, lettings associate for Knight Frank Mayfair2014 was a record-breaking year for Mayfair Lettings. With a 179 per cent increase in new tenancies and a 232 per cent increase in new instructions, the year can only be described as incredible.

Over the past 12 months, Mayfair has continued to attract residents from all over the world enticed to this vibrant hotspot in London’s West End. With a vast array of Michelin-starred restaurants, high-end shopping and lifestyle amenities including

the world’s finest hotels and private members’ clubs, Mayfair has something to offer everyone wanting to be part of this international playground.

The rental market has remained beyond exciting. With the launch of several exquisite new developments, competition among landlords has escalated while best-in-class properties presented at turnkey level have experienced minimal void periods and multiple offers above average rental values.

We have seen increased demand in the super-prime rental market (£5000 per week and above), with the relocation of several families demanding family homes or pieds-à-terre. The number of corporate tenants remains on the increase and the average tenancy now lasts 24 months.

The outlook for 2015 appears upbeat with further developments approaching completion. Research shows an increase in visa applications from corporate employees wanting to relocate to the UK. We therefore foresee a shortage of stock in the core market (£1000 per week or less) as a result.

Our advice to anyone looking to rent a property would be to start early and work closely with your agent. Speak to Knight Frank and use our global network to your advantage. Ensure you make use of any service offered to you such as Knight Frank’s complimentary Residential Corporate Services department, designed to assist with global relocation.

If you are a landlord placing your property on the market, it has never been more paramount to ensure your property is correctly priced, and is marketed and presented in the best possible way to compete in a market that is product-led rather than post-code led.

Most importantly, ensure you remain in continuous contact with your agent, who will have access to the latest research and resources to keep you fully informed. With the upcoming general election and potential changes, it has never been more vital to take the lettings market seriously.

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David Cox, managing director of the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA), gives his forecast for 2015We need more houses. Demand continues to outstrip supply. As new homes come onto the market at one end, accidental landlords are leaving the sector at the other – they are no longer in the negative equity that forced them into the market during the housing crisis.

However, even with some increase in supply during 2015, we still expect to see growth in rental prices of around 2 to 3 per cent.

As the general election looms, the colour of the next government will have a large impact on the rental market, particularly when it comes to regulation of the sector. ARLA would like to see a fully regulated industry to build a better, stronger private rented sector, which will help to eradicate the rogue agents who tarnish our industry.

Labour is pro-regulation but has also pledged to introduce three-year tenancy agreements with strict rules that will make it more difficult to evict tenants. This could see landlords pull out of the market.

Whatever the outcome of the election, considerable change is likely over the next five years. It could be a make-or-break time for the sector.


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Montpelier Mews

One of the most exclusive and impressive Mews Houses currently available. Situated in an secluded setting directly opposite Harrods, with Hyde Park virtually at its doorstep and some of London’s finest boutique shops and restaurants are all a short walk away. This grand property will offer the new owner the finest of luxury accommodation currently available in a location which arguably could not be more

centrally located.

Freehold £9,500,000

Kinnerton Yard

A newly refurbished bright and modern flat located in a particularly quiet courtyard development. Kinnerton Yard is situated in a village area of Knightsbridge, by the fashionable shops and restaurants of Motcomb Street, Sloane Street and Brompton Road, 5 minutes’ walk from

Knightsbridge and Hyde Park tube stations.

Furnished/unfurnished Long let £595 per week

Pier House

This bright and spacious two bedroom apartment, which has been refurbished to a high standard throughout, enjoys far reaching views over the River Thames and beyond. Accommodation consists

of a large reception room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a fully integrated modern kitchen, with parking available by separate negotiation and access is available to the communal garden. Also with twenty four hour porter service. Sloane Square tube station and all the amenities of Kings Road are

a short walk away.

Furnished/unfurnished Long let £1000 per week

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Colville Square W2 £2,000,000A stunning three-bedroom maisonette with a south westerly garden. Quietly located in a superb

position, close to both Westbourne Grove and Portobello Road. Leasehold. EPC=F.

Notting Hill: 020 7313 2890 [email protected]

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Bramham Gardens SW5 £1,900,000This truly exceptional raised ground fl oor, two-bedroom apartment has the rare advantage of having its

own demised south/west facing garden. Share of Freehold. EPC=D

Earls Court: 020 7835 0620 [email protected]

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St Marks Road W10 £1,250 per weekThis beautiful three-bedroom garden fl at has been renovated to a high standard throughout and

benefi ts from wooden fl ooring, under fl oor heating and an integrated music system. EPC=D

North Kensington: 020 7313 8350 [email protected]

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Cleveland Square W2 £1,100 per weekThis superb, recently refurbished apartment boasts exceptional ceiling height, two en suite double

bedrooms and a large balcony overlooking stunning communal gardens. EPC=C

Notting Hill: 020 7313 6910 [email protected]

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The New Year market is here. Opportunities are out there. So, if you’re considering a move, Savills can provide a powerful

mix of local knowledge, national relevance and global scale. Buying, selling, renting or letting, talk to Savills now.

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