A MAGAZINE FOR PROPERTIES OF DISTINCTION AND BEAUTIFUL HOMES
WINTER 2018
NEW INSTRUCTION
Broadway A Substantial Executive Home with a Superb Leisure Suite
Office Blenheim 264 Carter Knowle Road Sheffield S7 2EB
A MAGAZINE FOR PROPERTIES OF DISTINCTION AND BEAUTIFUL HOMES
cover photo: Blenheim Park Developments
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CONTENTS 4 A Concierge Service for Selling Beautiful Homes 10 The Market Review 12 Dress to Impress 21 Burbage House 29 Pros and Cons of Buying a Home in Winter
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Apt 21 The Sinclair Building
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31 Renovating Your Home 39 Rightstone Cottage 51 Christmas Decoration 55 Christmas Gift Guide
Whinleys
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Winter Lighting
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3 Ross Court
45 Westthorpe Hall
BPD Development Projects 2
MEET THE TEAM BLENHEIM PARK ESTATES
Blenheim Park Estates are a bespoke estate agency for properties of distinction. Specialising in selling beautiful homes across Sheffield, Derbyshire, Yorkshire and beyond. Blenheim Park Estates was created to offer our clients a bespoke luxury home selling service and our expert consultants offer a first-class luxury service like no other. All of our viewings, unless otherwise requested, are accompanied by one of our specialist sales consultants and our committed approach to listening to our clients’ individual needs enables us to offer a concierge level of service which we pride ourselves upon.
Managing Director: Paul Blackburn Mobile: 07775686450 Email: paulb@bpdltd.co.uk
Personal Assistant: Galatia Georgiou Landline: 01142086633 Email: galatiag@bpdltd.co.uk
OfďŹ ce Manager: Kelly Rhodes-Smith Landline: 01143582020 Email: kellyr@bpestates.co.uk
Sales Manager: Aline Newton Mobile: 07891400020 Email: alinen@bpestates.co.uk
Sales Consultant: Emily Bradford Mobile: 07806 769040 Email: emilyb@bpestates.co.uk
Sales Consultant: Daniel Breslin Landline: 01143582020 Email: danielb@bpestates.co.uk
Sales Consultant: Rosie Tomblin Mobile: 07949986457 Email: rosiet@bpestates.co.uk
Marketing Manager: Adrian Richardson Landline: 01143582020 Email: adrianr@bpestates.co.uk
Marketing Assistant: Emma Brocklebank Landline: 01143582020 Email: emmab@bpestates.co.uk
Receptionist/Secretary: Sue Blackburn Landline: 01143582020 Email: sueb@bpestates.co.uk
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A CONCIERGE SERVICE FOR SELLING BEAUTIFUL HOMES
Blenheim Park Estates was created to offer a bespoke luxury home selling service to realise the true value of clients’ homes.
vendors and buyers”. “At our market appraisal, we assess the value and advise on how to prepare your property. Some clients even opt to use our interior design service - it’s often money well spent, as it helps to achieve the true value of your home”.
“We understand that selling a property can be a daunting experience. It’s not something that you do every day and we are here to make the whole process as smooth and painless as possible. We like to offer a professional approach to home selling from the start to the finish by utilising our experience, understanding and passion”.
“Successful marketing is key to selling homes, that’s why we have an in-house marketing team. Our professional photography and aerial imagery ensure that your property is shown to it’s best advantage. A small team work together to prepare each room before being photographed. At the same time, the property is measured for the floor plans and the energy performance certificate is drawn up by our expert in the field. The property details are also recorded and once we return to the office we begin to design a high quality bespoke property brochure”.
“Selling your home can be an emotional time, so we want to ease as much of the stress and worry as possible. Viewings are usually accompanied by one of our Sales Consultants and we aim to make sure you know what’s happening with the sale of your property at every stage”. “We often build good working relationships with our viewers, we like to formulate a ‘brief ’ of what they are looking for and match our properties to their individual requirements”.
“As well as showcasing properties on our web page and app, we also utilise social media channels, digital marketing, magazines and newspapers to ensure that your property gains the maximum exposure available”.
“Buyers often ask us to sell their own property. It’s rewarding for us to be responsible for selling more than one property in a chain and it’s testament to the Blenheim team that we receive so many lovely testimonials from satisfied
Of course, Blenheim Park Estates do a lot more behind the scenes to assist clients with the aquisition and sale of their properties.
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MEET THE TEAM BLENHEIM PARK DEVELOPMENTS
Blenheim Park Developments specialise in bespoke homes situated in the finest residential areas, our desire to create outstanding functional homes, ensures we push the boundaries in terms of design, specification and finish. We take great pride in providing a service that is thorough, experienced and innovative, attention to detail is paramount to us and is the driving factor in our commitment to excellence.
Managing Director: Paul Blackburn Mobile: 07775686450 Email: paulb@bpdltd.co.uk
DESIGN & BUILD
Personal Assistant: Galatia Georgiou Landline: 01142086633 Email: galatiag@bpdltd.co.uk
BESPOKE REFURBISHMENT
Operations Director: Tony Meadows Mobile: 07824311506 Email: tonym@bpdltd.co.uk
Contracts Manager: Mark Cole Mobile: 07399554540 Email: markc@bpdltd.co.uk
INTERIOR & LANDSCAPE DESIGN
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Construction Administrator: Matt Holland Landline: 01142086633 Email: matth@bpdltd.co.uk
KITCHENS & BEDROOMS
Building Beautiful Homes for the Most Discerning of Clients
Blenheim Park Developments have been forging a formidable reputation for designing and building exquisite homes for the most discerning of clients across Sheffield, Yorkshire and Derbyshire. Blenheim Park Developments was created with only one principle in mind - to build exceptional homes. To achieve this, we strive for perfection at every stage of the process from our in house design consultations, architecture, planning applications, project management, interior design and landscaping schemes. Since 2004 we have been specialising in delivering clients with a fully co-ordinated design & build solution to enhance their clients’ lifestyles with new
builds, refurbishments and commercial projects. From traditional to contemporary, we build with passion to provide functional, quality and luxurious spaces to be enjoyed for a lifetime. A single point of contact from concept through to completion, we believe in each project, ensuring the highest of standards are met on all aspects of the build. We focus on attention to detail and adapt a unique approach to managing all projects from the foundations to the completion. We invite you to meet our experienced team to share our desire to turn your dreams into reality.
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A Truly Outstanding Penthouse Apartment
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lenheim Park Estates are delighted to market this outstanding two double bedroomed penthouse apartment. This award-winning development was completed in 2005 and the current vendors have utilised a scheme of interior and exterior design to create a truly outstanding penthouse apartment of exceptional quality. This elegant and contemporary home has been crafted to provide luxury and spacious living throughout with clever storage solutions and bespoke furniture.
Located with excellent access to the amenities in the cosmopolitan and vibrant areas of West Street, Division Street and Sheffield’s city centre. Benefiting from a fantastic selection of cafes, restaurants, bars and the highly acclaimed Lyceum & Crucible Theatres, which are only a short walk away, as are the hospitals and university buildings, being particularly close to The Diamond building belonging to the University of Sheffield.
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APT 21 THE SINCLAIR BUILDING - SHEFFIELD S1
Apt 21 The Sinclair Building offers a wonderful bespoke outside space designed and built by local craftspeople with a timber decked seating area with feature lighting, concealed electrical sockets, radiant overhead canopy hung heaters, fitted kitchen area and a raised seating space. This outdoor living space is south facing and commands fantastic cityscape views into the very
heart of Sheffield. Included in the sale is a comprehensive range of fitted/free standing furniture by Gloster and planters commissioned by a local fabricator/artist. The wrap around design of the terrace continues to the one side of the apartment where access can be gained from the master bedroom and bedroom 2.
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SELLING BEAUTIFUL HOMES ACROSS
S H E F F I E L D, Y O R K S H I R E & D E R B Y S H I R E SPECIALISTS IN SELLING PROPERTIES OF DISTINCTION AND REALISING THE TRUE VALUE OF YOUR HOME
THE MARKET REVIEW
As we approach the end of 2018 we are now in a position to reflect on our earlier predictions and report on the current state of the property market across our region and the nation as a whole.
The national property market is at its weakest for six years, with prices flat or falling across half of the UK, with reports that sales are in limbo until a Brexit deal is agreed upon.
We reported in the Spring of 2018 that house price growth in the UK would likely come to a halt over the course of the year. This has now come to fruition with the property market becoming over saturated whilst demand has fallen - the tables have turned and supply is now firmly outstripping demand resulting in a fall in house prices.
Regionally, house prices have remained resilient compared to the capital. Homebuyers have continued to progress up the property ladder, desiring more space for a growing family with better schooling, which has kept the mass market moving, especially amongst desirable postcodes and property hotspots.
Agents are reacting to market forces and reducing asking prices far beyond the usual adjustments for this time of year - in economical terms, prices are becoming more elastic in response to the decrease in demand.
Contrastingly, the upper end of the market will continue to struggle to keep moving unless properties are priced more positively as the top end becomes more sensitive to asking prices. The political future of the country is also forecast to impact the higher price points. More high-end properties are likely to come to the market, whilst we are also likely to see a significant reduction in the number of potential buyers.
In November alone Rightmove have reported that the price of property coming to the market has fallen by a national average of 1.7% equating to a monetary value of ÂŁ5,222 per property. Cooling markets in the south and within the upper price points along with continued political uncertainty, has resulted in new sellers lowering their asking prices in line with reduced aspirations, as vendors and agents respond to a more challenging market.
On a more positive note, Sheffield, Yorkshire and Derbyshire are likely to buck the national trend and although the market has shown evidence of cooling, we feel that our region will continue to see a healthy demand for residential property sales. Political and economical factors will obviously come into play, but may well be balanced by plans to bring the HS2 railway to Sheffield and the genuine desire for more people to reside within our locality. We therefore predict house prices for Sheffield to stabilise and at best see an average rise of between 2 and 3 per cent over the course of 2019.
Rightmove have also reported a 14 per cent annual increase in the number of homes on the market with the average time on the market continuing to increase, primarily due to the reduced number of motivated buyers.
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DRESS TO IMPRESS
The Estate Agent industry has seen radical changes throughout the years, none more so with the advent of digital marketing, where buyers now peruse potential properties from the comfort of their sofa.
way to control a desired mood. Ask yourself if your furniture fits the space, a large coffee table can deceptively reduce the size of the room whereas replacing it with a smaller rug will open up the floor space and create a larger feel. Mirrors can also be used to create an illusion of further space and has the added benefit of reflecting additional light.
The fast pace of Internet browsing and increased competition highlights the need to make a lasting first impression, which will encourage viewers to click into your property’s online listing. In order to prepare your home for marketing, we would like to offer a few tips to follow and begin the dressing process.
Remove your current accessories, for example cushions and blankets, to create a blank canvas for staging. This is a great step to take in depersonalising your home and gives you the opportunity to introduce new colour schemes that may compliment the room better. Neutral tones can be used to create a fresh and modern appearance and helps buyers to imagine how their own furniture would look within the room.
Put yourself in the mind-set of a buyer rather than the homeowner and ask yourself if your property is looking at its best. Your potential buyers will make up their mind about purchasing your home within the first few seconds of stepping through the front door.
In the bedrooms, think of how hotel rooms are presented and ensure that the bed linen is white/neutral and neatly ironed. To add more texture and another level of cosiness you can place a throw over the end of the bed.
With this in mind, it is often a sound investment to spend time and money working on the presentation of your home’s exterior. A new coat of paint, clean windows, manicured gardens and a jet washed path and driveway can really help to create a positive first impression. Buyers will often spend a few minutes at the front door, so ensure that there isn’t anything for them to pick up on whilst waiting to be greeted.
Ensure that the master bedroom is the most spacious and well-appointed room of the house. If other bedrooms are classed as doubles, then incorporate a good-sized double bed to demonstrate the proportions of the room. Smaller bedrooms such as a ‘box room’ should be dressed for its purpose, for example, a home study or children’s nursery.
Internally, concentrate on the rooms that yourself and your potential buyers are most likely to use on a daily basis. Kitchens are the heart of most homes and are used by all members of the family. Ensure that work surfaces are clean and clear from clutter; the only appliances that should be on display are the ones that you find in all kitchens, such as kettles, toasters and microwaves. It is important to highlight as much preparation space as possible and ensure people can recognise the functionality of your kitchen. For example, a breakfast bar with cereal bowls will instil a vision of a family breakfast.
Throughout the house, make sure that everywhere is tidy and if possible, buy fresh flowers to put on the dining table or fill up your fruit bowl on the kitchen work surface to add a pop of colour. The key to staging, is to present your home in its best light but to still make it look lived in. Achieving this balance will not only improve the marketing but also your chances of a successful sale.
Reception rooms should be dressed appropriately for the correct use of the room. Your lounge needs to be relaxing. A fireplace is usually the focal point of the room so ensure that the fire is well maintained and lit during the winter months. Feature lighting and low tone colour schemes are a good
At Blenheim Park Estates, we put an emphasis on dressing your home for the market. We treat every home as an opportunity to place your home above the competition by using our expertise within the property industry to provide the best shop window for the sale of one of your biggest assets.
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An Extensive Family Home with Manicured Gardens
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The property has been extended and refurbished to provide quality accommodation throughout. Having the benefit of light and spacious rooms and an outstanding leisure suite with an indoor heated pool, spa, gymnasium, sauna, changing rooms and a games room/bar.
lenheim Park Estates are delighted to market this beautiful six bedroomed detached family home, situated within a quiet cul-de-sac in the most sought-after area of Moorgate. Broadway is a luxuriously appointed and generously proportioned exceptional home occupying a good-sized plot of approximately 1.21 acres of manicured gardens and grounds.
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BROADWAY - ROTHERHAM S60
Broadway is accessed by electrically operated wrought iron gates, which open to a large block paved driveway providing parking for several vehicles. To the front of the property, there’s a manicured garden being mainly laid to lawn with mature shrub borders and mature trees.
Access can be gained to the main entrance door with exterior lighting. To one side of the property, the block-paved driveway continues, being flanked by mature shrub borders. Access can be gained the inner hall, plant room and to Sitwell Grove via a wrought iron gate. Access can also be gained to garaging.
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BROADWAY - ROTHERHAM S60
To the other side of the property, there’s a large garden being mainly laid to lawn with mature trees, planted shrub borders and being fully enclosed by mature hedging providing privacy and security to this fabulous family home. Stone steps lead up to a stone flagged seating terrace with exterior lighting and access can
be gained to the garden room, inner hallway and the swimming pool. The stone flagged seating terrace continues to the rear and provides access to a fully enclosed tennis court and a garden being mainly laid to lawn with mature shrub borders and exterior lighting.
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WINTER LIGHTING
As the winter evenings draw in and the temperature drops, the use of creative lighting can help to create a cosy atmosphere to relax in away from the cold.
Where your lighting is placed, is key to highlighting certain areas of a room. You can draw focus to the main areas, such as the dining table in a kitchen or the coffee table in a lounge, by installing low hanging pendants or spotlights. Placing lamps around a room helps to create a layered look and blend all of the lighting together.
With many recent interior trends leaning towards darker colours, a good lighting scheme will help to establish a balance of light and shade. A clever way to maximise the brightness a lamp adds to a room is to position them in front of or on top of mirrored objects. This doubles the amount of light that is being given off and can be a great way to brighten up a particularly dark room.
Decorating with fairy lights isn’t just reserved for the Christmas tree anymore. Fairy lights have become a popular choice when looking to create a soft ambience. Found hanging around mirrors, window frames, mantelpieces and coving, fairy lights provide an elegant look with little expense. Simply lighting a candle can also light an area of a room with a warm glow and definitely adds to a cosy atmosphere.
To form the right ambience for the dark winter months, replace any fluorescent/white bulbs with yellow toned bulbs to add a warmer and cosier feel to your home. You could also switch your lighter coloured lampshades, which are more suitable through spring and summer, and introduce ones with darker and richer colours.
Getting your lighting scheme right, especially in winter when its dark and dismal, can really make a difference to the presentation of your home and generate a comfortable environment.
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Park Estates BESPOKE ESTATE
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Blenheim Park Estates was created to offer a bespoke luxury home selling service to realise the true value of clients’ homes.
be responsible for selling more than one property in a chain and it’s testiment to the Blenheim team that we receive so many lovely testimonials from satisfied vendors and buyers”.
“We understand that selling a property can be a daunting experience. It’s not something that you do every day and we are here to make the whole process as smooth and painless as possible. We like to offer a professional approach to home selling from the start to the finish by utilising our experience, understanding and passion”.
“At our market appraisal, we assess the value and advise on how to prepare your property. Some clients even opt to use our interior design service - it’s often money well spent as it helps to achieve the true value of your home”.“Successful marketing is key to selling homes, that’s why we have an in-house marketing team. Our professional photography and aerial imagery ensure that our properties are shown to their best advantage. A small team work together to prepare each room before being photographed. At the same time the property is measured for the floor plan drawings and the energy performance certificate is drawn up by our expert in the field. The property details are also recorded and once we return to the office we will begin to design a high quality bespoke property brochure”.
“Selling your home can be an emotional time, so we want to ease as much of the stress and worry as possible. All our viewings are accompanied by one of our Sales Consultants and we aim to make sure you know what’s happening with your property at every stage”.
SELLING BEAUTIFUL HOMES ACROSS “As well as showcasing properties on our web page and app, we also utilise
“We often build good working relationships with our viewers, we like to formulate a ‘brief ’ for what they are looking for and match our properties to their individual requirements”.
social media channels, digital marketing, mag- azines and newspapers to ensure that your property gains the maximum exposure available.” Of course, Blenheim Park Estates do a lot more behind the scenes to assist clients with the acquisition and sale of their properties.
S H E F F I E L D, Y O R K S H I R E & D E R B Y S H I R E “Our buyers often ask us to sell their own property. It’s rewarding for us to
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unique opportunity has arisen to acquire this outstanding country residence built by the current owners to create what is, unquestionably, one of the finest properties in the region. This six bedroomed family home utilises the finest of materials
and combines contemporary design with timeless classical architecture. Burbage House is fantastically appointed and celebrates a ‘no expense spared’ philosophy to creating luxury accommodation, whilst retaining a clever connection to the outside spaces and natural surroundings.
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BURBAGE HOUSE - UPPER PADLEY GRINDLEFORD S32
This magnificent family home is ideally located in the Peak District National Park overlooking the Hope Valley and is situated in an elevated position to make the most of the gardens, grounds and far-reaching views. To the front of the property is an extensive sandstone seating terrace with exterior lighting and steps leading down to a
generously sized formal garden, which is mainly laid to lawn with flower/shrub borders. The gardens and grounds are enclosed with stonewalling, mature hedging, fencing and are situated adjacent to National Trust woodlands, which provide a superb backdrop to this simply breathtaking family home.
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A Substantial Family Home
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ffered for sale, is this substantial five bedroomed family home with a double integral garage, good-sized gardens and fabulous open views to the rear. Whinleys has been extended and renovated, by the current owners, to provide extensive accommodation with the benefit of five bedrooms including a guest suite with a WC/shower room and two bedrooms, which would be ideal for dependant relatives or teenagers. Located in the popular hamlet of Thorpe Salvin, this superb property has convenient access to good local schools and the A57 link road to Worksop and Sheffield. Also having excellent access to the M1 and M18 motorway networks.
To the front, Whinleys is set well back from Harthill Road behind stone walling and timber gates, which lead to a large sweeping block paved driveway providing parking for several vehicles and giving access to the double garage. From the driveway, a step leads down to a generously sized front garden being mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs and trees. A further timber gate opens to one side of the property where access can also be gained to the sunroom. There’s an external water tap, bin store, potting shed and two large storage sheds, one of which was previously used as a stable. A block paved path leads around to the rear gardens.
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WHINLEYS - THORPE SALVIN WORKSOP S80
To the rear of the property, there’s a block paved seating area with a path leading to other pleasant paved/pebbled seating areas with mature oriental planting and a timber pergola. To one corner is a timber summerhouse with glazed windows, pendant light point and space for garden seating.
To the other side of the property, is another block paved seating/drying area, two further storage sheds and a personal entrance door providing access to the integral garage. A timber gate opens to the front of the property.
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Pros and Cons of Buying a Home in Winter Spring is often considered to be the best time of the year to sell a property as the weather improves, gardens come to life and houses become flooded with natural light. During the spring and summer months buyers are more motivated to get out and about and view properties and the balance between selling and buying tips in the favour of the sellers. When the winter months arrive, the balance reverts back to the buyers as less homes come to the market and there are less people picking up the phone to book viewings. But there are plenty more pros and cons to buying in winter and here are just a few: PROS
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Less competition The most obvious advantage of buying and moving in winter is the reduced competition from other potential buyers. The likelihood of entering into a bidding war is likely to be diminished in comparison to the summer months.
Less stock Stock levels tend to drop during the winter months as the majority of people looking to sell their homes decide to wait until spring and some sellers even make the decision to take their homes off the market until the weather improves.
Price adjustments The basic law of supply and demand could very well work in a buyer’s favour, as asking prices tend to decrease as demand falls.
You might not get a sense of the outdoor space House hunting in the winter allows viewers to test the indoor heating, but it doesn’t always allow you to see the full potential of a garden, which may be dormant or covered with ice and snow. For this reason, buying in the winter may require taking a gamble on what the spring will bring to the garden.
Sellers are more motivated to sell In the winter months, sellers may be distracted and less focused on selling their home, but they are also more likely to be more motivated to accept an offer.
Moving in winter can be more stressful Moving day is always challenging, but inclement weather, ice, snow and freezing temperatures can align to create a thoroughly unpleasant and stressful experience.
You see if the property is overlooked With trees loosing their canopies during the winter months you are able to get a sense of how private the house remains during the winter months.
Family life can be disrupted Moving can be a difficult time for children at any time of the year, but it can be especially disruptive when they are in the middle of a school term. Whether they are changing schools or not, it might be difficult for them to re-adjust to their routine when they have a new house and room to contend with.
A measure of the effectiveness of the heating and insulation Central heating and thermal insulation of windows and doors can be checked during viewings. Fireplaces may also be lit, which provides a viewer with a sense of how easy or difficult it will be to heat the home. More removal companies are available With most people moving in spring and summer, once the property purchase has been completed it will be easier to hire a moving company who will be able to accommodate your move date.
There are many pros and cons to buying a home in winter, however the most important consideration is for you choose to move at the right stage of your life and to a home which fits your requirements with as limited number of compromises as possible, no matter what the season.
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Renovating your Home to Add Value
people opting to stay in their home for longer W ithto more avoid the expense and stress of moving, home
Another popular conversion to add square footage is by developing into your loft space. Loft conversions can help to create an extra bedroom or further useful living space. Although this renovation can take longer than most others, it is certainly something to consider if you are thinking about moving in order to gain an extra bedroom, as this is a more cost effective and less stressful option. It is possible that by converting your loft, you could add around 21% onto the value of your home. If you have a garage you don’t use for storing your car and already have a parking space outside, why not convert your garage into a space that you are more likely to use. This project may require planning permission depending on the suitability of your garage for conversion, however it should be quite a straightforward job. Remodelling your garage into useable space such as a home office could add an extra 15% to the value of your property.
renovations are becoming an increasingly popular option for homeowners wanting to maximise the living space and value of their property. People are often sceptical when it comes to making a decision on whether to renovate or not as they are unsure if the modifications will provide them with an advantageous return on their investment when it comes to sell. Converting your cellar is a great way to make better use of the space you already have. This renovation qualifies as a “change of use” so planning permission won’t be required. You could transform your cellar into a games room, cinema room, playroom or an extra lounge and this renovation could add up to as much as 30% extra on your house sale price.
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establish a garden that keeps maintenance to a minimum whilst also providing a pleasant space to relax. This project could add up to 20% on your sale price. If you only have one bathroom in your property, it would be beneficial for you to look at adding another if you have the room to spare without compromising on bedroom space. Adding a further bathroom could add 5% when it comes to selling. Although renovation can have a positive impact on your home, it is also important to note that you shouldn’t overdevelop your property. Expanding your home too far can become detrimental when it comes to selling. Look at what your neighbours have done to their property before beginning any work on your own. This can prevent yourself from negatively setting your home apart from the rest. People will be reluctant to pay a price in excess of the ceiling price for the road, therefore making your renovations an unprofitable return on your investment.
With the price of household bills rising each year, looking at how energy efficient your home is can be a worthwhile investment. Improving your insulation, adding cavity wall insulation and draft proofing will not set you back much financially in comparison to other renovation projects with costs averaging under ÂŁ1,000. Taking a look at the efficiency of your boiler can also be favourable, as a boiler that is performing poorly will be costing you more money in the long run. Having a home that has a good energy performance certificate can increase the value of your home by up to 14%. The exterior of your home is equally as important as the interior. Working on the layout of your outdoor space can sometimes create a more usable garden. With people leading busy lives, most homebuyers are looking for a property with a low maintenance garden. Replacing lawn areas with artificial grass, adding decking/paved areas and a selection of shrubbery can
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Ross Court is an executive five-seven bedroomed residence, occupying an enviable position in a secure gated community with only three other properties. This superb property has been extended and remodelled by the current vendors to create spacious and luxurious accommodation over three floors.
Benefiting from a superb master bedroom suite, contemporary breakfast kitchen, dining room, lounge, utility, gymnasium, double garaging, sun room/bar, five double bedrooms, three en-suites, cinema room and a games room. Also having a large low maintenance rear garden with a sauna and hot tub.
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3 ROSS COURT - KILLAMARSH SHEFFIELD S21
To the rear, there’s a low maintenance lawn, which leads to a raised stone flagged seating terrace with exterior lighting. To one corner of the garden, there’s a timber gazebo with a South Seas Spa hot tub. Also having a timber summerhouse providing covered seating and storage with glazed windows, wall mounted light points and a Finnsauna Lagerholm coal fired sauna.
To the front, 3 Ross Court has a low maintenance lawn and a resin-bonded driveway providing parking for several vehicles and access to the double garage and main entrance door. To one side of the property, there is a stone flagged path, which gives access to a plant room and a wrought iron gate and further timber gate opens to the front of the property. To the other side, a stone flagged path gives access to the front of the property.
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THE WILLOWS - LOUND RETFORD DN22
ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY For Sale with Blenheim Park Estates
Being sold as part of the Loundfield Farm Equestrian Centre, one of the country’s most prestigious dressage and training establishments, is The Willows - a superb three bedroomed luxury detached property.
This outstanding facility is situated on Mattersey Road in a rural location close to the village of Lound and approximately four miles North of Retford. Having good access to the local amenities of Lound
and Retford and being conveniently located with excellent transport links to the A1, M1 and M18 motorway networks and offering a comfortable commute to London by train from Retford train station.
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92 TOWNGATE ROAD - WORRALL S35
DESIRABLE LOCATION For Sale with Blenheim Park Estates
A spacious three bedroomed detached residence in the fabulous semi rural location of Worrall. Having the benefit of an integral double garage, conservatory, dining room, kitchen and a utility room. Also having a master bedroom suite, two additional double bedrooms and a spacious lounge.
92 Towngate Road is located with good access to the amenities of Worrall and Oughtibridge including restaurants, shops and public houses. Also having good public transport links and being within a short drive to Sheffield’s city centre and the Peak District National Park.
To the front of the property, there’s a block-paved driveway flanked by a border with mature shrubs. To the rear of the property, there’s a low maintenance garden with a large gravelled area, mature trees, shrubs, exterior lighting and a timber decked area. Access can be also be gained to a useful workshop.
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30 TOTLEY HALL CROFT - SHEFFIELD S17
DESIRABLE LOCATION For Sale with Blenheim Park Estates
be responsible for selling more than one property in a chain and it’s testiment to the Blenheim team that we receive so many lovely testimonials from satisfied vendors and buyers”.
Blenheim Park Estates was created to offer a bespoke luxury home selling service to realise the true value of clients’ homes.
“At our market appraisal, we assess the value and advise on how to prepare “We understand that selling a property can be a daunting experience. It’s not your property. Some clients even opt to use our interior design service - it’s something that you do every day and we are here to make the whole process 30 Totley Hall Croft is a substantial five bedroomed spacious lounge, generously proportioned dining shopping, local pubs and amenities. Also having good often money well spent as it helps to achieve the true value of your as smooth and painless as possible. We like to offer a professional approach kitchen, formal dining room, four double bedrooms, transport links, with trainanstation being in detached residence offering generously proportioned home”.“Successful marketing is public key to selling homes, that’s whyDore we have to home selling from the start to the finish by utilising our experience, accommodationunderstanding in the mostandsought-after good-sized rear gardens and double garaging. close proximity, which provides easy access to in-house marketing team. Our professional photography and aerial imagery passion”. location of Totley. This superb property has the benefit of a Situated in the village of Totleyensure with that a good range of are shown Sheffield and best a comfortable our properties to their advantage. Acommute small teamto Manchester. work together to prepare each room before being photographed. At the “Selling your home can be an emotional time, so we want to ease as much of same time the property is measured for the floor plan drawings and the the stress and worry as possible. All our viewings are accompanied by one of energy performance certificate is drawn up by our expert in the field. The our Sales Consultants and we aim to make sure you know what’s happening with your property at every stage”. SSTC property details are also recorded and once we return to the office we will begin to design a high quality bespoke property brochure”. “We often build good working relationships with our viewers, we like to “As well as showcasing properties on our web page and app, we also utilise formulate a ‘brief ’ for what they are looking for and match our properties to social media channels, digital marketing, mag- azines and newspapers to their individual requirements”. ensure that your property gains the maximum exposure available.” Of course, Blenheim Park Estates do a lot more behind the scenes to assist clients with “Our buyers often ask us to sell their own property. It’s rewarding for us to the acquisition and sale of their properties.
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superb four/five bedroomed residence set within private grounds and offering spacious accommodation over three floors. The property has recently benefited from a full scheme of refurbishment to create a superb property to cater for all of the demands of 21st century living. Situated close to open countryside and within good access to local amenities with a
comprehensive range of shops, restaurants and public houses and also falling within the catchment area for Todwick Primary School and Wales High School. Also having convenient public transport links and superb access to the M1 and M18 motorway networks. This superb family home also provides a short commute to nearby conurbations of Sheffield, Worksop, Nottingham and Leeds.
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RIGHTSTONE COTTAGE - TODWICK S26
To the front, Rightstone Cottage sits well back from Kiveton Lane behind a wide electric timber gate, which opens to a block paved driveway providing parking for several vehicles. To the rear, there’s a stone flagged seating terrace.
Also having a versatile block built and timber cladded outdoor living area with covered seating, having recessed lighting and power points. A timber door opens to a useful garden room with recessed lighting, plastered walls and power.
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FERNLEIGH HOUSE - DORE S17
FAMILY RESIDENCE For Sale with Blenheim Park Estates
An immaculately presented six bedroomed detached family home offering spacious family living over three floors. Designed and built by Blenheim Park Developments, this exquisite residence has been
meticulously crafted and appointed to the most exacting of standards, combining classic design with an outstanding specification to provide generously proportioned luxury accommodation.
The property has the benefit of light and spacious rooms and an annexe above the garage. Situated in the prestigious location of Dore, on the edge of the magnificent Peak District National Park.
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HIGHLANDS - DORE S17
FAMILY RESIDENCE For Sale with Blenheim Park Estates
A unique opportunity has arisen to acquire this outstanding five bedroomed family residence. Offering luxury and exclusivity, whilst occupying a most enviable position on one of Sheffield’s most prestigious roads.
The property has the benefit of five bedrooms, four of which have en-suites, an elegant drawing room, superb fitted dining kitchen and having light and spacious reception rooms with views of the rear garden. This magnificent property is beautifully appointed with
fabulous entertainment facilities comprising of a leisure suite and games room/bar. Offering extensive luxury and versatile living, Highlands stands in a superb position on a plot of approximately 0.75 acre of private grounds.
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SUMMERLEY TOP - APPERKNOWLE DERBYSHIRE S18
FAR REACHING VIEWS For Sale with Blenheim Park Estates
Offered for sale, is this outstanding eight bedroomed family home with breathtaking far reaching views and luxury accommodation. This outstanding property offers excellent facilities including a fabulous eight car garage block, self-contained annexe, stables, mĂŠnage
and approximately seven acres of gardens and grounds. Summerley Top benefits from a stunning entrance hallway with a superb oak staircase, spacious dining kitchen, four reception rooms, eight bedrooms and extensive gardens and paddocks.
The property has been extensively extended and has undergone a full scheme of refurbishment by the current owner to provide a high level of luxury accommodation throughout. Also being situated close to the amenities of Dronfield and Eckington.
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HORSESHOE COTTAGE - BARLOW DRONFIELD S18
FAR REACHING VIEWS For Sale with Blenheim Park Estates
Horseshoe Cottage is an outstanding country residence, ideally located in a superb position on the edge of the North Derbyshire village of Barlow in an idyllic country setting with far reaching views and scenic walks from the doorstep.
Benefiting from good local amenities and within the catchment area for Barlow Primary School, the property is situated close to Holmsfield, approximately five miles to the North West of Chesterfield, approximately seven miles to the South of Sheffield
and approximately two miles from the smaller town of Dronfield. Also situated within a 25 minute drive to Sheffield’s city centre and having good railway links to London with a 1 hour and 50 minute commute from Chesterfield train station.
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A Fabulous Character Residence
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estthorpe Hall is an exquisite character residence, set in large secluded grounds. The original part of the house dates back to the 1600’s and retains many original features. This superb property has excellent accommodation throughout with versatile outbuildings and extensive garaging.
The property has been extended and configured to cater for 21st century living and has the benefit of a magnificent master bedroom suite, large traditional dining kitchen, contemporary conservatory, lounge, office, formal dining room, three additional double bedrooms and a family shower room.
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WESTTHORPE HALL - KILLAMARSH S21
Located with good access to the amenities of Killamarsh and Spinkhill such as restaurants, cafes, shops and public houses. This superb family home is also situated close to Sheffield, the M1 motorway network and Rother Valley Country Park.
Timber sleeper steps rise to a large garden being mainly laid to lawn with mature trees/shrubs and a seating terrace providing distant countryside views. Also having a vegetable patch with a raised planter, a chicken coop and a useful garden storage shed.
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BLENHEIM PARK DEVELOPMENTS
The Green
works are ongoing with Blenheim Park C onstruction Developments at The Green in Totley, to transform a
accommodating the new kitchen/dining room with glass lanterns, bi-folding doors and under floor heating. For this particular property, the challenge has been to create a house of exceptional style and quality for a client who is downsizing from a large country home. To help with the transition from a larger property, Blenheim Park Developments have incorporated a high level of storage solutions throughout. The design process with the client has been a wonderful experience; every requirement from the client has been accommodated and surpassed. Once the project has been completed, the property will have been transformed from a traditional two bedroomed dormer bungalow into a luxury three bedroomed family home. The ground floor will be totally reconfigured to create a new layout to cater for the client’s lifestyle. Consisting of a dining kitchen, utility room, WC and a guest bedroom with an en-suite. The first floor will also be reconfigured to comprise of an additional bedroom, a generously sized master suite with walk-in wardrobes, an en-suite bathroom and a balcony with glass balustrading.
neglected bungalow into a home that feels like you’re on holiday everyday. Aiming to create a home that would sit easily by the sea, Blenheim and the client have thoughtfully chosen the materials and colours for the internals and externals of the property to achieve this unique vision. The exterior of the property will be clad with millboard and to the front there will be a bonded resin driveway enclosed with yacht wire/post fencing and a wall constructed of grey rumbled key kerbs. To the rear, landscaping works have also commenced. The gardens have been designed to take advantage of the sun shining mostly on the back of the house. Works have begun to take shape with an office and summerhouse with millboard decking currently being constructed. Also being built are raised planting borders and a decked terrace, which can be accessed from the kitchen for a seamless transition from indoors to outdoors. Construction is also progressing well with the interior of The Green, with the rear extension now being complete and
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Blackamoor Road
nother complete refurbishment is also taking place for a client who purchased a brick built home with exceptional A views on Blackamoor Road.
powder coated aluminium frames and bi-fold doors will be fitted to a rear extension. A large orangery will be built to the rear, bringing the garden and landscape into this wonderful home. An exceptional amount of space is being created, producing a contemporary and versatile living space. The ground floor will be remodelled to create a large dining kitchen, tv room, formal lounge, orangery and a master suite with a dressing room, which will span the full depth of the property.
The whole property will be transformed to create a luxury home with all the internal living areas being completely reconfigured to work for the client’s lifestyle and to maximise the views. The property will have the entire roof replaced and the exterior will be re-clad with hand made brick and stone coins with sailor course details. The UPVC windows will also be replaced with
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Christmas Decoration Schemes 1
Pastel Shades – Move over red gold and green, pastel colours are here to stay, not only were they one of the main interior trends for summer, they are now the height of fashion for Christmas.
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Star Ornaments – Contemporary metallic stars hanging from the ceiling make for a subtle Christmas decoration that steers away from the traditional ornaments and fit in well with a modern home.
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Inspired by Nature – Natural pinecones are the perfect accent for your Christmas decoration scheme; create beautiful rustic textures with garlands, decorative bowls, wreaths and ornaments.
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Urban Chic – Mixing different metal hues – gold, silver and brass will create a modern composition with sleek textures and comforting light reflections.
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Classic Chic – The classic style of Christmas has seen a resurgence in popularity over recent years. Traditional decorations can brighten any home. Reds spiced with accents of gold and green are the colours to opt for, keep this colour pallet throughout the house, from the tablecloth to the candles and even to the tree decorations for a Christmas like times gone by. 51
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Retro Baubles – Metallic and glass ornaments provide a classy look to any tree. Christmas is an excellent time to feel nostalgic; a tree decorated in retro ornaments will bring those happy childhood memories flooding back.
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Nordic-inspired Festive Displays – Bright white and minimal displays with plenty of natural textures and botanicals will bring elegance and simplicity to your Christmas.
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Single Tone Fairy Lights – When it comes to decorating with twinkly lights make sure that you only use one colour. Try and use the same warmth of lights and if you opt for colour; choose one and stick to it.
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Wreaths – Wreaths provide a wonderful seasonal welcome to your home. Ensure that your wreath is in keeping with your interior colour scheme and securely fastened to survive the winter elements.
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Mistletoe – Kissing aside, mistletoe is a lovely decoration to have in your home, simply tie a bunch with a silk ribbon and hang over a doorway.
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Ted Baker Pink Pepper & Cedarwood Diffuser £34 - John Lewis
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HILLTOP - HUNDALL S18
FAR REACHING VIEWS For Sale with Blenheim Park Estates
Offered for sale is a delightful two double bedroomed detached bungalow with far reaching views and spacious accommodation throughout. The property occupies a generous plot of approximately a quarter of an acre and has the benefit of a spacious lounge, dining area, kitchen, sunroom, two good-sized bedrooms and
a spacious family bathroom. Hilltop is located with good access to the amenities of Coal Aston and Dronfield including restaurants, cafes, shops, public houses and leisure facilities. Also being within a short drive to the city centres of Sheffield and Chesterfield.
Hilltop sits well back on a generous plot of approximately a quarter of an acre. Access can be gained to an imprinted concrete driveway, which continues to the side of the property and provides level parking for several vehicles. Access can be gained to a carport and a double garage.
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COTTERHILL HOUSE - WOODSETTS WORKSOP S81
CHARACTER PROPERTY For Sale with Blenheim Park Estates
A unique opportunity has arisen to acquire this outstanding four/five bedroomed detached barn conversion, situated in a semi-rural location in the village of Woodsetts with lovely views over farmland and fields with grazing horses. Cotterhill House offers extensive accommodation with
four bedrooms, a spacious breakfast kitchen, garden room, large gardens, triple garaging and an annexe, which is suitable for a variety of uses and would be ideal for self-contained living for a teenager or a dependent relative. Also, if required the furniture
within the property can be included in the sale. The property has good access to the local amenities of Woodsetts including shops, a cafe, a public house, church and within a 5-minute drive to all of the major supermarkets and facilities on offer at the market town of Worksop.
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LODGE FARM HOUSE - NORTH ANSTON S25
CHARACTER PROPERTY For Sale with Blenheim Park Estates
A character six bedroomed detached family home with light and spacious accommodation over three floors. The property could possibly be of interest to investors or for anyone looking for a substantial family home in
the most sought-after location of North Anston. Lodge Farm House has good access to the local amenities including shops, restaurants and a public house. Also
having good access to public transport, local schooling and is conveniently located within a relatively short commute to Sheffield and Worksop with excellent access to the M1 and M18 motorway networks.
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HOULDEN - HATHERSAGE S32
FAR REACHING VIEWS For Sale with Blenheim Park Estates
Occupying a fabulous elevated position is this superb three bedroomed detached residence with outstanding views across the Hope Valley. The property has been completely remodelled by the current owners to create light and spacious
accommodation incorporating a superb breakfast kitchen, spacious lounge, snug, dining room, WC, three bedrooms and a family bathroom.This fabulous property occupies a generously sized plot with ample off road parking and a large rear garden, which backs
onto a grazing paddock totalling approximately 2.21 acres (available to purchase by separate negotiation). Situated in close proximity to the amenities of Hathersage and Grindleford and falling within the catchment area for Lady Manners School in Bakewell.
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The Eye Place Dore & Bakewell W
e often take our sight for granted and visit an optician for an eye examination if our sight is causing us daily difficulties, or if we have sat on our spectacles. However, with the newest state of the art technology alongside a dedicated long-term commitment to individual patient care, Alex Kemp’s The Eye Place is changing the experience and purpose of the ‘routine eye check’. When referring to an eye examination, many of us envisage sitting alongside a vast collection of lenses neatly lined up in velvet-lined, wooden trays, whilst long spindly plastic pieces are fastened around our ears and an odd grey contraption is propped upon our nose. And, instead of acquiring X-ray vision, as one would expect from such a sci-fi gadget being attached to ones face, the optician merely proceeds to pull out different lenses with a running monologue of, ‘one or two… one… or two’. Alongside the eventuality that we start to nod off, make up results, or just become confused by the banality of it all; there is also the torment of dry eyes, mascara blurred lenses and the feeling that, ‘although I am trying my hardest, I am still getting it wrong’. However, even more shocking is the realisation that many people I know have never even had an eye test due to the belief that, because they are not suffering from any obvious visual setbacks, they have no need to go. This is hard to understand when considering our natural acceptance of dental check-ups. However, when considering the old fashioned stereotype which opticians have acquired and also the lack of knowledge provided about the necessity of regular visits I can begin to comprehend why so many have never seen the importance in having an eye examination. We neglect our eye health and do not realise the many values in having regular checks. The recent technology and equipment now available at certain opticians means that the benefits of having regular eye examinations are even more prolific. Our vision is taken for granted, our eye health unaccounted for and a trip to the opticians often described as ‘a chore’ or ‘inconvenience’. However, a point of contradiction to these negative opinions led me to The Eye Place in Bakewell, Derbyshire. The Eye Place is an extremely attractive and modern practice; a far cry from the stereotypical reminiscences of the optician’s shop. The neat and artistic exterior is reflected inside the shop by the sophisticated design and assortment of stylish frames. Upon my arrival I witnessed the staff helping the earlier patients to pick the perfect frames. They paid attention to their individual needs, their personal style and were careful to maintain the practical purpose of the purchase. I was then asked to join one of the Opticians in a room which contained an OCT which I was told was a mini CT scanner precisely for the eye to produce 3D images with microscopic detail and an Optomap Retinal Scanner, which takes a digital scan of the back of the eye. Unlike older methods for eye examination, this technology is completely comfortable, non-invasive and certainly very quick to provide great images and scans for the Optometrist.
I did not need to be convinced that the eye exam was a lot more advanced and more thorough compared to what I remember previous eye examinations to be. The technology available at The Eye Place allows the specialist to see up to 60% more of the retina than the older, standard eye examinations. This technology not only allows a much more thorough inspection and record of your eye health, but can also signpost various other systemic diseases, unrelated to the eye such as diabetes, cholesterol and blood pressure. Many young people believe that they do not need to visit an optician as they feel that their vision is satisfactory. However, eye health needs to be monitored, as degeneration is permanent and the earlier that it is found the easier it is to treat. This new technology allows Optometrists to identify any changes or problems at very early stages. The images, which are produced and stored, are also hugely beneficial in order to use as a comparison for any possible future degeneration. This technology has revolutionised the high street eye examination. It provides incredible insight for specialists and each image produced provides a life-long record for the patient. A regular eye test, whether we are young or old, needs to become an essential part of our health check routine. The most amazing thing for me was that I could see a cross section showing all the layers and even a film of my own eye on a large screen only moments after having left the scanning room. After looking at the images and being reassured that it was looking healthy, I had an eye test to check my vision. This made me feel like my Optician was personally investigating and responding to my long-term needs. Alex also commented that he is one of a few practices across the country to have both one of the latest OCT scanners and the latest Optomap, let alone having the same advanced equipment in all five of his practices (Bakewell, Dore, Belsize Park, Fitzrovia and Fleet Street). He is very proud of his investments in technology to raise the bar in the level of eye care available at the local opticians it aids the early detection of eye disease especially Macular Degeneration and Glaucoma. Having completed my eye examination it was time to choose my spectacle frames. With some guidance I came across a selection of wooden frames by Rolf. Not only are the frames sophisticated, stylish and lightweight, they have a unique, intricate, handmade design. I am now eagerly awaiting a beautifully designed and original pair of wooden glasses, which are guaranteed to remain in style indefinitely. My visit to The Eye Place refuted all of the old fashioned associations, which have been applied to Opticians. As well as having an incredible selection of frames and sunglasses on offer to suit all tastes and budgets, the state of the art technology, follow-up treatment and care at The Eye Place, change the meaning and purpose of regular visits to your optician.
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