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RESIDENTIAL 2-39 NEW HOMES 40-42 CLASSIFIEDS 43 AUCTIONS 43 LETTINGS 4

Dormer

bungalowin villageHIGHFIELD in Post Office Lane,Kempsey, near Worcester, is adetached dormer bungalow.

The accommodation comprisesa porch, a hall, a sitting roomwith a dining area, a breakfastkitchen, a cloakroom and abathroom.

There are two bedrooms on theground floor and a thirdbedroom, a dressing room/officeand a storage room on the firstfloor.

There is gas fired centralheating and some double glazing.

The property also has a garage,a shed and easily managed

gardens at the front and rear.

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NEW HOMES.....................

RESIDENTIALAllan Morris.........................Andrew Grant......................Cawley................................Connells..............................Griffiths & Charles................G Herbert Banks..................Halls....................................Hills Estate Agents................

John Sanders........................Knight Frank.........................Parkinson Wright.................

Philip Laney & Jolly................Platinum...............................RA Bennett..........................Reeds Rains..........................Shelton & Lines.....................Spencers..............................Taylors.................................The Property Centre............Town & Country Property SerYour Move...........................

LETTINGSAllan Morris Lettings.............Andrew Grant Lettings..........Charles Carter.....................Griffiths & Charles................G Herbert Banks..................Halls....................................Hills Estate Agents................Houselets.............................Northwood.........................Philip Laney & Jolly................Platinum...............................Premier Places......................Reeds Rains..........................Simply Lets...........................Town & Country Property SerYour Move...........................

GOOD-SIZED HOME: Highfieldis in Post Office Lane, Kempsey.

BUYERS INFOPRICE: 259,950AGENT: PARKINSON WRIGHTCALL: 01905 721655

Enjoy stylish homeIN the village of Powick, betweenWorcester and Malvern,is stylishdetached 27 Prince Rupert Avenue.

It has a contemporary feelthroughout and the layout

includes a large sitting room witha feature fireplace, a dining roomwhich comfortably seats eightpeople, a large country-style fullyfitted kitchen and a garage thathas been converted into a storage

and play room. This could beeasily restored if desired.

Upstairs the master and secondbedrooms have built-in wardrobesand en-suite shower rooms. There

are two more bedrooms and thebathroom has recently beenrefitted.

The property has double glazingthroughout, gas central heatingand off-road parking.

The rear garden is designed forease of maintenance and hasflower and shrub borders, whilethe front garden has a seatingarea which enjoys particularly

pleasant west-facing views.

CONTEMPORARY FEEL: 27 Prince Rupert Avenue, Powick. It has four bedrooms and a large dining room.

BUYERS INFOPRICE: 284,950AGENT: PHILIP LANEY & JOLLYCALL: 01905 26664

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Imagination brings new life told beams and original brickMike Pryce goes off into the countryside in search of former farm buildings which have been converted into wonderful family

BUTTON OAK BARN, CALLOW END

Button Oak Barn in Beauchamp Lane, Callow End, near Malvern,is an attractive, brick-built single storey conversion. It has beenimaginatively converted to make good use of original featuresand has been updated with refitted shower and bathrooms.The impressive accommodation includes a fully vaulted sittingroom with some stunning timberwork and a glorious view overthe gardens to the distant Malvern Hills. The dining room issimilarly impressive and there is a fitted kitchen also with afully vaulted ceiling. The property has four bedrooms themaster has an en-suite shower room and outside is afabulous, large level garden.

PRICE 479,950; AGENT JOHN SANDERS; CALL 01905726220

CLAYFOOT BARN, WHITBOURNE

Clayfoot Barn at Whitbourne, between Worcester and Bromyard,is a family home with lots of period features. Double timberdoors lead to a dining hall with a fully vaulted timbered ceiling,twin galleries, an impressive staircase and a flagstone floor.The principal reception rooms have bespoke double glazedwindows, original timbers and multi-fuel stoves. There is afarmhouse-style kitchen with appliances and country views.A light and airy ground floor fourth bedroom could be a homeoffice or family room. Upstairs, the principal bedroomaccommodation has half vaulted ceilings and views.Outside are pretty gardens, parking, garaging and stabling.

PRICE 545,000; AGENT ANDREW GRANT; CALL 01905734735

GREENHILL BARN, SUCKLEY

Greenhill Barn at Whitehouse Court, Suckley, nearspacious grade two listed conversion. The accommcomprises a hall, a sitting room with a feature fireseparate dining room, a snug or office, a kitchen/broom, a utility and a downstairs cloakroom.On the first floor the master and guest bedrooms ean en-suite bathroom. There are two further doubland a family bathroom.At the front of the property is a generous, private agarden. To the rear is a secure and well-establisheThere is also a double garage.

PRICE 435,000; AGENT ALLAN MORRIS; CALL 612266

WITH its longfarming heritage,Worcestershire isan ideal county inwhich to go

searching for barns that have beenthe subject of a conversion.

As the face of agriculturechanged, many unwanted farmbuildings were turned into modernhomes, rich in old brick, beams andoften with vaulted ceilings.

Here is a quartet to tickle thefancy, all within easy reach ofWorcester and the M5 and all withgood-sized bedrooms.

The first is The Byre in CopcutLane, Salwarpe, near Droitwich, asemi-detached barn conversionthat has recently been refurbished

and enhanced by the currentowners.

The property is entered from aside gate into the garden and alongterracotta paths to the front doorwhich has a porch.

The solid oak door opens into ahallway with limestone flooring.There is a quality newly-installedhigh gloss white kitchen alsowith a limestone tiled floor. To theother side of the hall is a combinedsitting room and dining area. Theyhave an oak floor with underfloorheating, halogen spotlights andlots of natural light from fullheight windows.

The sitting room has a stylishsolid fuel/wood burner and beyondis a drawing room, which also hasan oak floor and a large exposedoriginal brick wall.

There is also a music room.On the first floor there is a double

bedroom with fitted wardrobes andan en-suite shower room.

The family bathroom has a largespa bath with an overhead shower.The master bedroom is a large

room with a separate dressingroom and extensive fittedwardrobes and cupboards. It hasfar reaching country views.

The Byre is approached along acountry lane.

There is an off-road parking area

for two cars and a single garage.The garden has terracottastepping stones to a homeoffice/summerhouse that has apower supply, broadband and TVservices.

The garden is predominantly

lawned with maturing plants.

BUYERS INFO

PRICE: 399,000AGENT: KNIGHT FRACALL: 01905 723438

CONVERTED BARN: Enjoy the life that The Byre, Copcut Lane, Salwarpe, near Droitwich, can offer a family looking for a great place in th

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EXTENDED SEMI-DETACHED NOW HAS FOUR BEDROOMSAn extended traditional semi-detached home, 27 Eltric Roadcan be found to the north ofWorcester city centre.The accommodation comprises,on the ground floor, an entranceporch, a reception hall, a lounge, astudy, a breakfast kitchen, a livingroom, a utility room and a shower

room.On the first floor there are threebedrooms and a bathroom, whileon the second floor there is afourth bedroom with an en-suiteshower room.Double glazing and gas centralheating have been installed.At the front of the house is ablock paved area suitable for off-road parking. At the rear are two

block paved patios, a lawn, a shrub border and a shed. There is also aworkshop/store.

PRICE 275,000; AGENT ANDREW GRANT; CALL 01905 734734

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HOME WITH AN ENCLOSED REAR GARDENA three-bedroom semi-detachedfamily home, 4 Tapenhall Road,

is in the village of Fernhill Heath,which is equally convenient forboth Worcester and Droitwich, aswell as the motorway.The accommodation comprisesan entrance porch, a hall, acombined kitchen/dining roomand a sitting room.On the first floor are threebedrooms and a shower room.There is also a private driveway,a single garage, a lowmaintenance front garden and agenerous--sized enclosed privaterear garden.

PRICE 179,950; AGENT ALLANMORRIS; CALL 01905 612266

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PROPERTY NEWS

A TWO-bedroom modern stylemid-terraced house, 10 WaseleyClose, Greenhills, is in the StPeters area of Worcester.

It has an entrance hall, amodern style fitted kitchen anda sitting room/dining area.

On the first floor are twobedrooms and a bathroom.

There is off-road parking andan easily maintained lowmaintenance rear garden.

Garden is low maintenan

Handy for shops and M

GOOD LOOKING: Hatfield House is at Hatfield, near Worcester. Outbuildings have the potential for

Four bedroom periohouse has large gardHATFIELD House at Hatfield, tothe south of Worcester, is a superbdouble fronted period home.

The property occupies aprominent position in a prettyhamlet and stands in mature,private gardens covering abouthalf-an-acre.

In addition, the grounds include a

detached red brick barn and astable. These offer the new ownersexcellent opportunities forconversion, subject to the relevantplanning permission and buildingregulations.

The accommodation includesthree reception rooms, a combinedkitchen and breakfast room and a

cloakroom/shower roomUpstairs are four gen

bedrooms, a bathroom lavatory.

PLENTY OF COMFORT IN THE COUNTRYSIDEThe Porch House at Mamble,near Tenbury Wells, is a five-bedroom house with a drawingroom, a dining hall, akitchen/breakfast room, a utility,a cloakroom and a conservatory.The master bedroom has anen-suite dressing room, andthere are two bathrooms. Outsideis a garden, garage and parking.

PRICE 425,000; AGENTKNIGHT FRANK; CALL 01905723438

PROPERTYPROFILEBUYERS INFOPRICE: 625,000AGENT: HALLSCALL: 01905 611066

A THREE-bedroom terraced house,39 The Drive, off Checketts Lane,Worcester, has been well-maintained and decoratedthroughout.

The property is in an idealposition on the north side of thecity. Its handy for both localamenities and the M5.

As well as three bedrooms, thehouse has a family bathroom, alounge, a dining room, a utilityroom and a cloakroom.

At the front of the property is agravelled garden for ease ofmaintenance and a pathway to themain door.

At the rear is a predominantly

lawned garden with a parea completely enclosfencing with mature shset to the side.

BUYERS INFOPRICE: 164,950AGENT: HALLSCALL: 01905 611066

BUYERS INFOPRICE: 138,000AGENT: ALLAN MORRISCALL: 01905 612266



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TERRACED HOUSE IS HANDY FOR CITY CENTREA period terraced home, 17 BarryStreet is within walking distance ofWorcester city centre.It has a lounge, a dining room, a

kitchen, a rear lobby and a groundfloor bathroom.Upstairs are three bedrooms and alavatory.Gas central heating has beeninstalled and there is a small reargarden.

PRICE 155,000; AGENT ANDREWGRANT; CALL 01905 734734

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VICTORIAN HOME IS GOOD ON LOOKSA beautifully presented three bed-room semi-detached Victorianhouse, 28 Cypress Street is in theBarbourne area of Worcester.

It has a covered entrancehall/lobby, a sitting room with a baywindow, a dining room with featurecupboards and a fireplace and akitchen with an integrated oven and

ceramic hob, an extractor fan andplumbing for a washing machineand dishwasher.

On the first floor are two doublebedrooms, a single bedroom and

a refurbished bathroom.To the front is off-road parking and

there is a good-sized rear garden,with a patio area and a vegetableplot.

PRICE 189,950; AGENT ALLANMORRIS; CALL 01905 612266

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A TRADITIONAL semi-detachedcountry home, The White House isat Ankerdine Hill, Knightwick,near Worcester.

It has stunning far reachingviews along the Teme Valley andbenefits from double glazing, oilfired central heating and a large

private terraced garden.The accommodation includes two

reception rooms, an enclosedverandah and a fitted kitchen.

There are three bedrooms themaster has an en-suite showerroom and a family bathroom.

Outside is a double garage and

parking. The garden atHouse are mostly terraincludes an area of dec

Simply stunning view

SEMI DETACHED: The White House, Ankerdine Hill, Knightwick, has three bedrooms and a fanta

BUYERS INFO

PRICE: 319,950AGENT: HALLSCALL: 01905 611066



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IF your new years resolutionsincluded improving your finances,then now could be the ideal time toreview your mortgage.

Many pundits are predicting that

interest rates will rise this yearand, according to estate agentConnells in Foregate Street,Worcester, borrowers who want tolock into fixed monthly mortgagepayments, or cut their monthlymortgage outgoings, should takesteps now.

Luke Brittain, mortgageconsultant at the branch, said: Byopting for a new mortgage dealnow, borrowers can enjoy theinterest rates currently available,

rather than facing the rate risesthat many predict will arrive laterthis year.

Additionally, remortgaging canalso be arranged to finance home

improvements, to fund thepurchase of an investmentproperty or to buy out a jointowners share of the property.

Connells Estate Agency recentlyscooped the top prize for bestfinancial services agent.

It was presented with theaccolade at the Estate Agency ofthe Year Awards and the companyprides itself on the level ofexpertise and advice it can offer itscustomers.

Judges were impressed withConnells ability to innovate andimpress with its financial servicesadvice.

Connells also picked up a goldaward in the Best UK large agentcategory, as well as silver for itsnew homes departments and abronze for best innovation.

Connells offers mortgage and

remortgage advice at its network ofbranches and it has access to morethan 900 different mortgageproducts, including some exclusivedeals not available elsewhere.Connells has a second Worcesterbranch at Warndon Villages.

Mr Brittain can be contacted on01905 724298 or [email protected].

New deal couldsave you money

COMFORTABLE: The Stables, Woodbury Farm, Little Witley, near Worcester, has four double

Pretty barn conversiowith a versatile layou

THE Stables at Woodbury Farm,Little Witley, near Worcester, isa pretty detached barnconversion.

The property has a versatilelayout and has been fitted andfinished to an outstandingspecification.

There is a reception hall witha slate floor and a vaultedceiling with exposed timbers.

Adjacent is a comfortable andlight sitting room also withexposed timbers, a floor toceiling window, french doors tothe garden and an inglenookstyle open fireplace.

The Stables has an impressivevaulted dining room withexposed ceiling timbers andbeyond is a large study thatoverlooks the front garden..

The kitchen is situatedbetween the two receptionrooms and features hand-madesolid oak units and granitework surfaces. Fitted appliancesinclude a range cooker with agas hob, an electric oven, adishwasher and a fridge.

There is also a utility roomand a separate spaciouscloakroom.

Plans have been prepared toextend from the kitchen tocreate a garden room.

A rear hall leads to threedownstairs double bedroomswith views over the gardens.One bedroom has an en-suitebathroom and a well-appointedbathroom serves the other two.

Hardwood stairs in the mainhall lead to an impressive first

floor master bedrooa dressing area, eavspace, exposed ceiliand french doors tobalcony.

The Stables is appover a shared privathas its own gravelleand a triple detache

The main garden isouth side of the pr

the complete plot isacres. There are lawlarge pond with watan island which is hmoorhens and ducknesting season.

A SPACIOUS three-bedroomdetached family home,6 St Moritz Close, is atNorthwick, Worcester.

The layout includes a hall, a

sitting room, a dining room, akitchen/breakfast room, autility room and a cloakroom.

On the first floor are the threedouble bedrooms and a familybathroom.

At the front is off-roadparking, a double garage and alawned garden.

To the rear is a anotherlawned garden with a vegetableplot and a raised decked area.

BUYERS INFOPRICE: 305,000AGENT: ALLAN MORRISCALL: 01905 612266 DETACHED: 6 St Moritz Close is at Northwick, north of

Home has lots of spa

BUYERS INFPRICE: 595,000AGENT: JOHN SANCALL: 01905 72622

MORTGAGE ADVICE: Luke Brittain.



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Thursday, February 10, 2011 PROPERTY NEWS

Its oh, so easy for romanticto make room for seductio

LOVE is in the air and itsnot just because ValentinesDay is on its way. Theres aseductive, sensual trendsweeping our homes as we

satisfy a yearning to feel cherishedand cosy while the cold, economicstorms rage outside.

Sara Norrman, co-author withSelina Lake and photography byDebi Treloar of Romantic Style(Ryland Peters & Small, 19.99)said: A new romantic style isemerging which is in tune with thetimes.

After a hard-hitting recession,many of us are rejecting a frenziedconsumerist lifestyle and wantrooms that seduce us with theircharacter and comfort.

Appropriately, theres no hard

and fast rules for this style,according to Norrman.

You can literally follow your taste and your heart with looks thatare inspired by the theme, whetherthats indulging a passion forfeminine florals and prettyantiques, embracing elegantcurvaceous furniture and pale,floaty fabrics, or flirting withsmooth modern furniture softenedby tactile finishing touches.

Norrman said: If youve beenstruck by a longing to soften upyour living space after decades ofstrict minimalist trends, theres noneed to feel dejected at theprospect of getting rid of yourmodular sofas or space-age chairs.

You havent got to start fromscratch just because you hankerafter a prettier place to live. Thereare plenty of ways to conjure this

look by using only a few touches,maybe re-arranging furniture ordisplaying accessories, which willwork whatever you live in, from astate-of-the-art new build to agrand Victorian villa.

Possessions, once shunned asunfashionable clutter, are beingwelcomed back to the heart of thehome.

Norrman said: One of the bestthings about romantic style is thatit allows you to show off the thingsyou love. Take another look atthose treasures acquired over theyears that you may have hiddenaway for fear of failing the tastetest.

These are essential ingredientsin romantic settings and workbeautifully if theyre displayedwisely. Even the humblest items

can be combined into an arrestingfeature, whether theyre collectionsof vintage china, old postcards andcostume jewellery or modernglassware.

Surely even the hardest heartwould find it difficult to resistrooms that are romantic havens?Follow thisguide to falling in lovewith your home.

VINTAGEROMANTIC

If youre a lover of all things floral,soft and feminine, you can reallygive your leanings free rein. In aromantic home, blooms can appearin all shapes and forms, whether

they're the fresh variety in vases orblowsily adorning furnishingfabrics and linens.

Normann said: Start bysoftening up your rooms with thethree staples: pretty fabrics, freshflowers and atmospheric lighting.

Cover a sleek sofa in pastel-tinted cushions and strokeablethrows, and heap glass and metaldining tables with bunches ofpeonies, roses and wild flowers.

None of these things cost theearth, and all will add instantglamour and softness.

Sparkling chandeliers can also becomplemented by a profusion oftea lights, and groups of colouredcandles in glass holders.

Wooing winners: A buttoned pinkvelvet Garbo chair and footstoolhints at period style and is 939.36from Occa Home. Spell out aromantic message with individualaluminium letters, 20 each, fromThe Letter Room.

Dibors heart-shaped tea lightholders, 9 each, are a pretty way toconjure twinkling candlelight, andRetreat Homes delightful vintagestyle wall cupboard, with a heart-shaped blackboard on each door,could be ideal for chalking upromantic reminders.

MODERNROMANTIC

This crisp look, with a pale colourscheme and bursts of colour, could

be an ideal choice if you share yourhome. Conjuring up a girly, flouncysetting might spell the end of anaffair if it's totally at odds withyour partner's decorative taste

Normann said: Merging twotastes in one household is seldomeasy, especially if one person has apredilection for cool, contemporarypieces, while the other wants tocover every inch of their homewith silks, frills, scented candlesand scatter cushions.

In fact, the modern romanticscheme is almost the interiorsequivalent of a marriage guidancecounsellor, encouragingcompromise without either partygiving up on their personal taste.

For domestic harmony, sheadvises introducing a moreseductive mood by choosingfurniture that has romanticconnotations but is incontemporary style such as astreamlined four-poster or a glossylacquered dresser.

Zingy red, a traditionalValentines Day colour, would alsoadd drama to any room withoutbeing overly feminine.

Wooing winners: Designer SarahBonallos stunning Rosa sofa ishand-decorated with 200 red rosesand each leg is encrusted withburlesque-style black spangles

although its price tag, 5,580, couldmake you swoon.

Alternatively, wear your heart onyour sleeve or a cushion. A range

embellished with the woKisses or Happiness stareach from Jane Hornsby

The Contemporary Homappropriate accessories collection including the Lips telephone, 29.99, ashaped paperweight, 9.message Dont Forget I L

HEART-FELTEFFEC

Its fun to enter into the Valentines Day and seriromantics wont be able heart-warming treats for

Leading interior designKatharine Pooley said: about the kind of settingto achieve, whether flirtsensual or cosy and warm

Soft and tactile fabricsilk, lace, tulle, organza exude an essence of flirtfemininity, while layerinsuch as cashmere and fua soft, cosy, inviting sanc

But it's just as importaattention to small detail

She said: Reds a classbut if you choose a morecolour, it can look far moIt's the overall sensory aexperience that's just asin creating the mood of a

Wooing winners: Add aintimate touch to a tablewhite ceramic bowls witwritten in discreet red leThey'e 8.95 each, from International.

Digetex has embraced romantic theme with enand have an irresistible of murals, blinds and cufeaturing heart designs. Hearts or rose-covered PPassion wallpaper muraAmour roller-blind fromFun Hearts cushion, 30

Turn doing the chores together time by using aEmma Bridgewater tea temblazoned with Big Lo

Gabrielle Fagin comes up with a few vital ingredients to bring a sensual style to your home that lasts from one Valentines Day to a

SARAH BONALLO:sarahbonallo.com.

EMMA BRIDGEWATER: 08442439266/emmabridgewater.co.uk.

THE CONTEMPORARY HOME: 08451308229/tch.net.

DIBOR: 0871 4722322/dibor.co.uk.

DIGETEX: 0161 8738891 anddigetexhome.com.

JANE HORNSBY: janehornsby.com.

THE LETTEROOM: 01264 326339and theletteroom.com.

MAKE INTERNATIONAL: 08456860960/makeinternational.com.

OCCA HOME: 0844 4258879 andocca-home.co.uk.

KATHARINE POOLEY: 02075843223 andkatharinepooley.com.

RETREAT HOME: 0870 8033428and retreat-home.com.

SENSUAL SOURCES

THE LOOK OF LOVE: Go fro a crisp colour scheme with bursts of colour.

RELAX: This flower-embossed Sarah Bonallo Rosa sofa costs

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NewHomesNewsAROUND THE DEVELOPMENTS

PROPERTY NEWS

Special event is rollingout the valentine carpANYONE looking for love thisValentines Day now has the idealopportunity to find their perfectpartner with housebuilderBarratt West MidlandsMatchmaker event.

This weekend, Saturday andSunday, February 12 and 13, thedeveloper is playing cupid at itsWaters Edge development inStourport-on-Severn.

There, purchasers looking forlove will not only be able to findtheir dream home but will havethe carpet rolled out for them intheir new home if they reserve

over the weekend and then go onto complete their purchase.

Trevor Dixon, sales manager forBarratt West Midlands, said: Ifyou have fallen out of love withyour old home and are looking fora new one to sweep you off yourfeet then our ValentinesMatchmaker event is the onlydate you need this February.

For all reservations that aremade this weekend, were offeringto provide free carpeting one ofthe comforts that makes movinginto a new place that little bitsmoother so you can get your

relationship with your new homeoff to a perfect start.

Romance will definitely be inthe air this Valentines Day ashomebuyers will be lovestruck byour stunning properties and ourexperienced sales advisers will beavailable to answer any questionsyou have about moving so itreally is the ideal time to startlooking for the one this year.

With so much going on werelooking forward to welcomingpeople to our Matchmaker Eventthis weekend where homebuyerscan find their perfect partner.

Barratt West Midlancurrently offering a shomes at its Waters Edevelopment in Mart Stourport-on-Severn wfeatures a range of twapartments and threehouses, priced from

For more informatiothe sales office on 012open daily from 10amAlternatively, call thehotline on 0844 811 99seven days a week fro9pm or log on tobarratthomes.co.uk/w

ON AResat WMarStouSevweewhecomdeveprovcarp

HELPING HAND: Visit Barratts specialvalentines Matchmaker event this weekend.



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NewHomesNewsAROUND THE DEVELOPMENTS

PROPERTY NEWS

BARRATT West Midlands isunveiling a major initiative to sellshowhomes at its developments tobuy-to-let investors as investorbuyers return to the WestMidlands property market insignificant numbers for the firsttime in four years.

The housebuilder says the return

of investors may be an early signthat the local property market willoutperform other areas of thecountry in 2011.

Graydon Worthing, sales directorat Barratt West Midlands, said: Wehave not seen this level of demandfrom investor buyers outside ofLondon since the downturn of 2007.

That is why we are unveiling adeal called Showhome Leaseback,which comes with a guaranteedyield of seven per cent.

Buyers have the opportunity tobuy the show home at selecteddevelopments in the region andthen immediately lease it back tous for up to five years to use as amarketing suite.

Rather than have to worry aboutuntidy tenants, the investor knowsthat we will maintain the propertyin pristine condition.

Barratt is also the only majorhousebuilder which guarantees

internal fixtures and fittings for afull five years.

Rents in the West Midlands arerising rapidly which means thatrental homes are increasingly indemand. Whereas investors wereprimarily interested in flats before2007, today they are looking forhigh-quality new houses.

Mr Worthing said: They take the

view that the direction of houseprices in the medium term is up.

So they expect to be sitting on a

tidy profit in three to five yearstime. We expect high demand forthis idea and have set-up a newsection of our website atbarratthomes.co.uk/showhome toprovide full details to interestedinvestors.

Barratt West Midlands iscurrently offering a selection ofhomes at its Waters Edge

development in Mart LStourport-on-Severn wfeatures a range of two

apartments and three-bhouses, priced from 14

For more informationsales office on 01299 828daily from 10am to 5pm

Alternatively, call thehotline on 0844 8119933days a week from 8am ton to barratthomes.co.edge.

Rental opportunitywith a showhome

INVESTMENT: One of the Barratt show homes at Waters Edge

BUY-TO-LET: Barratt West Midlands has launched Show Home Leaseback.



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AuctionsNewsUNDER THE HAMMER

Classifieds

A LARGE oil painting of an Italianlake scene by 19th century Britishartist Thomas Miles RichardsonJunior is expected to fetch up to15,000 when it goes under thehammer.

The painting, which depicts figures,market stalls and a beautifully litlakeside village, is being sold by aKidderminster family at Halls WelshBridge saleroom in Shrewsbury. Alsoin the sale on March 16 will be worksby William Breakspeare and HoraceHenry Cauty.

Breakspeare was a founder ofBirmingham Art Circle and a memberof the Newlyn School in Cornwall. Apainting by him in the auction showsan 18th century household scene andis valued at up to 6,000.

A large oil painting by Cauty isbeing sold by a Herefordshirecollector. It depicts women waitingthe return of their fishermenhusbands, possibly in Cornwall.Specialising in genre scenes, Cautyexhibited at the Royal Academy from1870-1904.

Halls paintings expert WilliamLacey believes its a good time toconsider selling quality works of art.He said: There is huge demand forquality works as collectors are nowinvesting in art as an alternative tostocks and shares.

PROPERTY NEWS

Followers of fashion hadrails brimming with choic

FROM a farmers smock and anIndian dancers wardrobe toan expensive court suit wornby an 18th century dandythere was something for every

taste at Brightwells sale of textiles.A cut and striped velvet gentlemans

coat appealed to several potentialbuyers as it was embellished to anunusually high standard with lavishbands of floss silk embroideryoverlaid with lace. The detail wasreplicated on the brocaded satinwaistcoat made in the shorterfashionable style of the late 18thcentury.

The suit was sold with a wig and apair of bright pink breeches for 1,850and represented the work of thefinest tailors and embroiderers of theperiod. In contrast, there was a lot ofinterest in a countrymans smock, itsvery large collar embroidered withstylised flowers. Made at BransfordCourt Farm near Worcester, in the19th century it sold at 230.

A wardrobe archive of mirror, beadand sequin decorated theatricalcostumes worn by the dancer RamGopal, who known as the Nijinsky ofIndia, sold for 620. Theatricalcostumes, even with an interestingprovenance, are not easy to placeespecially at a time when museum

buyers are thin on the ground,fortunately the archive was purchasedby a client associated with dance.

A 19th century boy soldiers red coatmade by Watts & Co fetched 170,while a barristers horse hair wig inits original metal box made 240. Agroup of Masonic regalia includingaprons, sashes and medallions

Items of clothing from different ages found eager buyers when they were sold by Brightwells at its Easters Court sale room in Leo

GOING: The Henry Cauty paintingbeing sold by a Herefordshire man.

Art now consideredfar better investment

achieved 190. Womensfashion included an attractiveprinted chiffon 1920s fulllength dress in unusuallygood condition at 340 and anEdwardian white lace dress at190. An elegant beadembroidered yellow silkvelvet jacket labelled BeckerFils Paris went at 210, whilean embroidered full-lengthcoat made of Indian fabricsold for 170. Seven pairs of

glamorous 1920s and 30sknickers made 100 andanother group sold for 140.

Hats and head-dresses weresurprisingly popular. A groupof 1930s fascinators and otherheadgear made 280; a stylishVictorian mourning hat witha long veil achieved 130; agroup of 1920s flowered head-bands, 100; a large leatherhat box , 170 and two tophats in a box from the Burton

Court Collection, mThe current fash

clothes made in thethe 1950s and 60s hincreased interest idress patterns withgroups of SimplicitButterick and Vogubetween 140 and dressmakers are algood prices for unuand trimmings of t

The very cold we

brought fur buyersforce. A 1920s ponya deep collar sold f1960s ocelot jacket,good quality light abrown mink made especially fine threlength black mink,ranch mink jacket 1983 receipt for 1,1200 reflecting the difference in price by second-hand fur

DANDY: The 18th century gentlemansclothes that Brightwells sold for 1,850.

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ST JOHNSLuxury new 2 bed apartments,Bromyard Road, parking. 650pcm inc water/service charge

07966 171761 /01905 333310

BROMYARD ROADRooms to let in new refurbished

shared house, parking. 280pcm all inc

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Broadband. All bills included81 per week. No DSS.

Telephone 07979 866644

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and spray tanning in Worcester.Tel: 07812 334210

3 BEDROOM SEMIOff Bath Road.

Off road parking,large reargarden with shed,

newly fitted bathroom andkitchen with extra storage off

kitchen,Dishwasher andwashing machine already fitte.Patio doors off kitchen lead togarden, lounge, porch to front

of house, downstairstoilet,upstairs bathroom with

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and 1 single.Sky facilty, GCH, DG.

No DSS. 675 p/m + bills.Deposit & checkswill be required.

Call Caz 07999 692034 6 p.m.

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07772 935445

SEMI DETACHED HOUSECity Centre. Ideal for Hospitals,

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Lounge w/separate dining room.Kitchen. Ground floor bathroom

- inc. bath w/shower & toilet.Outside - rear garden.

Full GCH. On road free parking.No Smokers or pets.

675 pcm.Tel. 07703 485828

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ROOMS IN HOUSE SHARESt Johns. Parking.

Non smoking.From 280 pcm incl.

01905 621185/07791 755505

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sensible rent, domestic/commercial use,

storage or workshopfacility

01905 831978

07774 492970

07798 533896

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smoking Professionals required.

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07870 610220

RAINBOW HILL1 bed, second floor flat.

Parking, DG, quiet. Laundryroom. No DSS 350 pcm

07967 215044/01981 540116

3 BED HOUSE TO LET

Windermere Drive, Warndon.

650 pcm. GCH,DG,ORP,

07513 590433

LUXURY UNFURNISHED 2ND

FLOOR APARTMENT

In new development. Large

bedroom area with separate

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kitchen area. Lift & stair access.

Perfectly located for rail net-

work 490 pcm

Tel. 07799 113070

CITY CENTRE TOWN HOUSEDouble room. All mod cons. 2

bathrooms. No DSS. 400 pcmall inc. Females only.

01905 764228 / 07976 908227

ST JOHNSLarge single room in spacioushouse. Newly decorated. 350

pcm all inc. Available Now07711 119888

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MEDWAY PARK, WORCESTERWell presented three-bedroom semi-detached.Lounge, kitchen, refitted bathroom/shower, garage,parking and garden. Unfurnished625 pcmHILLS ESTATE AGENTS 01905 723545

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WARNDON VILLAGES, WORCESTERModern three-bedroom property with hakitchen/breakfast, re-fitted bathroom,heating, gardens and secure parking.675 pcmTOWN & COUNTRY 01905 610710

WORCESTERModern first floor apartment. Electric double glazing. Hall, lounge, fitted kitcbedrooms, shower room and secure p525 pcmSHELTON & LINES 01905 353933

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POWICK, NEAR WORCESTERUnfurnished modern detached with hall, living room,dining room, study, breakfast kitchen, utility, fourbedrooms, two en-suites, bathroom and gardens.895 pcmxANDREW GRANT 01905 23882

DIGLIS, WORCESTERModern mid-terraced house. Hall, lounge, diningkitchen, cloakroom, master bedroom with en-suite,guest bedroom, bathroom and parking.750 pcmSHELTON & LINES 01905 353933

UPPER SAPEY, NEAR WORCESTERConverted former two-bedroom coachlarge lounge/dining room, kitchen, fambathroom, gardens and parking. Unfu550 pcmHILLS ESTATE AGENTS 01905 72354

COLEHURST PARK, WORCESTERFirst floor apartment. Hall, kitchen, loubalcony, two double bedrooms and baCommunal gardens, garage and off-ro595 pcmSIMPLY LETS 01905 612818




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ARBORETUM, WORCESTERUnfurnished two-bedroom period house withlounge, dining room/fireplace, kitchen, cellar,bathroom with shower and courtyard garden,575 pcmHILLS ESTATE AGENTS 01905 723545

NORTH WORCESTERPretty link detached cottage. Porch, dining room,sitting room, fitted kitchen and utility/cloakroom.Two double bedrooms, bathroom and garage.595 pcmSHELTON & LINES 01905 353933

DIGLIS WATER, WORCESTERLuxury apartment overlooking Diglis Wharf. Hall,lounge, kitchen, bathroom, two double bedrooms,en-suite, communal roof gardens and parking.750 pcmSIMPLY LETS 01905 612818

OMBERSLEY, NEAR WORCESTERLarge, first floor, unfurnished properliving room, kitchen/diner, double bebathroom, shower, roof terrace and 525 pcmxANDREW GRANT 01905 23882

CHERRY ORCHARD, WORCESTERThree-bedroom semi, Hall, lounge, dining room,kitchen, rear lobby, cloakroom, conservatory,bathroom, gas central heating and driveway.650 pcmTOWN & COUNTRY 01905 610710

WORCESTERUnfurnished one-bedroom apartment inrefurbished Victorian house. Hall, open planliving space, kitchen, shower room and parking.625pcmPREMIER PLACES 01905 616616

THE ARBORETUM, WORCESTERUnfurnished Victorian terraced house. Hall,lounge, dining room, kitchen, lobby andbathroom. Two/three bedrooms and courtyard.595pcmSHELTON & LINES 01905 353933

BATH ROAD, WORCESTERSpacious second floor apartment. Hkitchen, two double bedrooms and baGas central heating, double glazing a645 pcmSIMPLY LETS 01905 612818


THE economic crisis has meantthat it has become increasinglydifficult to sell properties, as aresult the lettings market has beeninundated with properties.

Letting a property certainly hasits advantages, such as a regularincome and a level of flexibility,however, there are several issuesthat you need to consider whendeciding to take this step.

With this in mind, the RoyalInstitution of Chartered Surveyors(RICS) has developed a helpfulguide to letting a property in acompetitive marketplace.

RICS spokesperson Richard

Franklin of Franklin PropertyConsultancy, said: It is absolutelyimperative that all new landlordsobtain good advice from ablyqualified and experienced people.

The consequences of insufficientpreparation can be catastrophic.

Before you put your property onthe lettings market, you need toprepare it to be let.

There are several importantconsiderations in preparing yourproperty such as, have youprovided a safe and healthyenvironment for your tenants? Doyou need a license from your localauthority? What type of tenancy

will you need to have? When youhave answered these importantquestions, you can start to thinkabout how to let your property.

Using a letting agent can takeaway the worry and hassle ofmarketing and managing yourproperty. Agents are the quickestand easiest way to let yourproperty, as most tenants useagents to find properties.

When you have found an agent,you should always get writtenconfirmation of their terms andconditions as well as costs beforeyou sign anything.

An agent will then help you

decide the best way to let yourproperty. They will discuss the rentyou should expect to receive,whether to let to multiple or singletenants and advise on the best wayto find suitable tenants. It is theagents job to undertake viewingsand to ensure the property is let.

When using an agent, you willneed to sign an agreementoutlining their charges andcontract length. It is important youunderstand this fully to ensure youdont get locked into a lengthycontract.

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conditions of the let with them.Here, it is important that youdetermine who is responsible forwhat.

For example, it is theresponsibility of the agent tosource written references, creditchecks and obtain the deposit fromthe tenant.

The tenants sole responsibilitiesare in paying rent and deposit,paying any bills and costs outlinedin the tenancy agreement andreturning the property in a suitablecondition at the end of the tenancy.

Most importantly, regardless ofwhether you use an agent, as alandlord you have several typicalresponsibilities. Do not forget toobtain permission from yourmortgage provider or freeholderand to inform your insurer.

Finally, when letting let yourproperty you need to make sureyou are aware of the costs involvedso you dont get any nastysurprises. For example, testing ifyour gas and electrical appliancescomply with safety standards willincur costs. You also still need to

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