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Quay results from VisitBritain! Quay Holidays is delighted to announce the results of the latest VisitBritain assessments. The premium letting specialist was awarded one five star award and seven four star awards following an assessment of eight properties. In addition, four of the properties achieved the Gold Award status. Quay Holidays offers some of the highest quality and most stylish accommodation in Poole. The company manages highend, self-contained luxury holiday properties from modern apartments on Poole Quay, to character cottages in Sandbanks. VisitBritain is an internationally-recognised award assessing location, size, facilities, the booking process, the welcome provided and cleaning standards. Quay Holidays Partner, Helen Challis, said: “We are delighted with these results, consistently year-after-year the best grades are achieved. We strongly believe that VisitBritain grading is crucial for self-catering accommodation, it gives the potential guest the comfort of knowing the standard of accommodation they are booking and it also gives us the ability to market the premises on a whole range of VisitBritain portals as well as with Poole Tourism.” The Poole-based company prides itself in consistently achieving the best standards for its services. In addition, Quay Holidays advises new landlords on how to equip properties to maximize rental levels and ensure high grades.

Key Drummond sales team expands Key Drummond are delighted to announce the appointment of Ed Pitcher to their Lilliput sales office. Daniel Fudge-Harman, Associate Director commented " We are delighted to welcome Ed to the team. He comes from an impressive agency background and we're certain that he has what it takes to go a long way within the company." The appointment follows a very successful period for Key Drummond as a whole,

including significant sales success within the Lilliput area, hence the need for additional manpower to support our ever increasing register of properties. " Although we are rapidly heading towards the festive season, we still have a huge demand for property within the area, so if you are on the market or considering selling then please feel free to contact us for honest and professional advice"

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TALBOT WOODS, bournemouth

MEYRICK PARK, bournemouth

Secluded cul de sac location ø 3/4 bedrooms ø 2/3 reception rooms ø 2 bathrooms (1 en suite) ø double tandem length garage ø landscaped garden

Beautifully restored Edwardian home ø 7 bedrooms ø 4 reception areas ø Level south/westerly garden

Guide £599,950

Guide £949,950 Freehold

Savills Canford Cliffs kfensom@savills.com 01202 708888

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BRANKSOME PARK, poole

Superb recently built house adjacent to parkstone golf course ø Stunning interiors ø 4 bedrooms ø 3 reception areas ø South facing garden ø garage

Extensive 'mantovani' chalet bungalow ø Approximately 4,830 sq ft ø 5 en suite bedrooms ø 4 reception areas ø Landscaped gardens

Guide £1.275 million

Guide £1.495 million

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Talbot Woods still has the appeal Keith Fensom explains why Talbot Woods and its surrounding area remain popular with buyers. Whether its the convenient location, the style of architecture or the wide tree lined roads, Talbot Woods never ceases to appeal to our clients.

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In the last year we’ve sold homes across all price brackets and this demand shows no sign of abating. From family homes full of character to bungalows and apartments, this area seems

to appeal to wide variety of buyers. So far this year we have sold in excess of £7.7 million worth of property in Talbot Woods. Prices for the homes we’ve sold range between £362,000 - £890,000. We have found that there is an equal share of local and out of town buyers who move to the Talbot Woods area from all over the UK. There is a broad range of purchasers but principally they seem to be families who are upgrading and are drawn

to the area because of the highly regarded Talbot Heath School and West Hants Club, also the close proximity of Bournemouth town centre. With Savills strong brand name and international network of over 200 offices, we constantly generate a large database of potential buyers, who are looking to purchase property in prime coastal locations, often for a better quality of life. So if you’re thinking of moving please contact either Keith Fensom or Jacqui Harper on 01202 708888.

A selection of Talbot Woods properties recently sold by the Canford Cliffs office Sold

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EAST AVENUE, talbot woods

GLENFERNESS ROAD

Guide £995,000

Guide £885,000

Guide £850,000

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DUNKELD ROAD

BRANKSOME HILL ROAD

BENELLEN AVENUElbot woods

Guide £699,950

Guide £635,000

Guide £599,950

Advice that gives advantage With our newly consolidated team now based in the prestigious Canford Cliffs office, we are best placed to offer our expertise to all of our clients more effectively. Pair this with our international and national network of offices, Savills provides service, advice and reach that is unrivalled across the region. If you are buying or selling across the Dorset coast, find out how Savills can help give you an advantage in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s market. For a market appraisal of your property, call us today on 01202 708888. If your property is currently on the market with another agent, you should check your Terms of Business in order to avoid paying two commissions.

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CANFORD CLIFFS £3,500,000 An exceptional home with approximately 6,000 sq ft of accommodation and situated in arguably one of the best locations in Canford Cliffs. 6 Bedrooms | 6 Bathrooms | Extensive terraces | Swimming pool

Canford Cliffs office | 01202 706888 | canfordcliffs@winkworth.co.uk 11 Haven Road, Poole, BH13 7LE

LOWER PARKSTONE

£565,000

A beautifully presented detached Edwardian family home which has been sympathetically refurbished throughout retaining many character features. 5 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 2 Reception rooms | Large kitchen/breakfast room | Off road parking

Canford | canfordcliffs@winkworth.co.uk Penn Hill Cliffs office office | 01202| 01202 733000706888 | pennhill@winkworth.co.uk 135 Penn Hill Avenue, Lower Poole, BH14 9LY 11 Haven Road, Poole, BH13Parkstone, 7LE

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LITTLEDOWN

£495,000

A detached four bedroom, three reception room family residence situated in a highly sought after location benefiting from refurbishment. Four bedrooms | Three reception rooms | Conservatory | Ample off road parking | Enclosed rear garden | Direct access onto Kings Park

Southbourne office | 01202 434365 | southbourne@winkworth.co.uk 29 Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, BH6 3QT

TALBOT WOODS

£825,000

An attractive and imposing detached character residence situated in the heart of Talbot Woods. five bedrooms | three receptions | three bathrooms | large rear garden | detached double garage

Canford Cliffs office | 01202 706888 | canfordcliffs@winkworth.co.uk Westbourne office | 01202 767633 | westbourne@winkworth.co.uk 77 Poole Road, BH4 9BB 11 Haven Road,Bournemouth, Poole, BH13 7LE

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BRANKSOME PARK

£899,950

BRANKSOME PARK

£569,950

BRANKSOME PARK

£475,000

An immaculate and spacious family home in a popular location with direct access down to the beach.

A three storey town house set in a beautiful and secure private An end of terrace town house within easy reach of both the gated development. beach and shopping facilities at Westbourne.

4 Bedrooms | 4 Reception rooms | 2 Bathrooms | Double garage

3 Double bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Lounge/dining room | Garage

3 Bedrooms | 2 Reception Rooms | 2 Bathrooms | Double garage

Penn Hill office | 01202 733000 | pennhill@winkworth.co.uk

LOWER PARKSTONE

£219,950

PARKSTONE

£349,950

LOWER PARKSTONE

£599,950

A well presented end-terrace house situated in a convenient position.

A deceptively spacious and immaculately presented detached house with garage.

A spacious well presented character four double bedroom family home.

2 Bedrooms | 2 Reception rooms | Modern kitchen | Off road parking

4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 3 Reception rooms | High specification

4 Bedrooms | 3 Reception rooms | Large kitchen/breakfast room | Balcony | Off road parking

Southbourne office | 01202 434365 | southbourne@winkworth.co.uk

SOUTHBOURNE

£184,950

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OIEO £200,000

BOSCOMBE

£159,950

A two double bedroom house situated in a sought after location & presented in good decorative condition throughout. The property benefits from upvc double glazing & gas fired central heating.

A two bedroom first floor apartment situated within a short walk of the award winning blue flag sandy beaches and Boscombe Pier.

A modern and well presented two bedroom ground floor apartment situated in a purpose built block constructed in 2007 benefiting from upvc double glazing and gas fired central heating.

Two bedrooms | Very good decorative condition | Rear garden | Garage

Security entry system | Master bedroom with en-suite | Sea glimpses | Allocated parking space

Two double bedrooms | Security entry system | Communal bike store | Allocated parking space

Westbourne office | 01202 767633 | westbourne@winkworth.co.uk

BRANKSOME

£259,950

TALBOT WOODS

£525,000

TALBOT WOODS £499.950

An exceptionally well presented semi detached house in this poular location

A rarely available, superbly presented detached house situated in a popular cul-de-sac.

An immaculate detached bungalow situated in a quiet and popular road in Talbot Woods

three bedrooms | large lounge/diner | garage | large rear garden

four bedrooms | large kitchen | breakfast room | conservatory | double garage

three bedrooms | two bathrooms | beautiful rear garden | large driveway

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CANFORD CLIFFS

£274,950

CANFORD CLIFFS

£429,950

LILLIPUT

£449,950

A first floor apartment in a convenient location close to the beach and also within a short level walk to the shops.

An immaculately presented first floor apartment set in well maintained landscaped grounds.

A fully refurbished first floor apartment with superb views across Blue Lagoon and Poole Harbour beyond.

2 Bedrooms | Lounge/dining room | 2 Bathrooms | Underground parking

3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Large lounge/dining room | Underground parking

2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Luxury fitted kitchen | Underground parking

Penn Hill office | 01202 733000 | pennhill@winkworth.co.uk

LOWER PARKSTONE

OIEO £140,000

LOWER PARKSTONE

£199,950

A first floor apartment which has been refurbished throughout A large character ground floor garden apartment close to Penn Hill. 2 Bedrooms | Lounge | Fitted kitchen | Garage

2 Bedrooms | 2 Reception rooms | Character features | Private garden

LOWER PARKSTONE

£259,950

A large bright and spacious raised ground floor apartment in need of some modernisation. 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Garage | No forward chain

Southbourne office | 01202 434365 | southbourne@winkworth.co.uk

BOSCOMBE OVERCLIFF

£230,000

POKESDOWN

£129,950

WINTON

£149,950

An excellent opportunity to acquire this deceptively spacious two bedroom first floor apartment offering superb sea views over Boscombe Pier and beyond.

A well presented two bedroom second floor flat situated in a popular residential area close to local shops and amenities benefiting from feature wood effect flooring throughout.

A well presented first floor garden flat incorporating two bedrooms, living room, family bathroom, kitchen/breakfast room, private rear garden and brand new upvc double glazed windows.

Fully fitted kitchen & bathroom | Superb sea views | Residents permit parking | Balcony

Two double bedrooms | Gas fired central heating | UPVC double glazing | Luxury bathroom

Potential to purchase freehold | No forward chain | Private rear garden | Recently redecorated

Westbourne office | 01202 767633 | westbourne@winkworth.co.uk

BOURNEMOUTH £169,950

BRANKSOME PARK

£354,950

BRANKSOME PARK

£259,950

A modern well presented apartment situated conveniently between This luxury first floor apartment is beautifully presented Bournemouth & Westbourne. and is situated in the desirable Branksome Park.

A well presented, second floor purpose built apartment just a short walk to Westbourne.

two double bedrooms | lounge/diner | allocated parking | views over town

two double bedrooms | west facing balcony | modern fitted kitchen | garage

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Canford Cliffs, Southbourne & Mudeford This is a fantastic opportunity for ambitious & high-achieving estate agents who are currently branch managers, senior negotiators or partners & are now looking for a new challenge. You will need a proven track record of increasing revenue & profit and have the ambition & talent to grow market share. It will also be essential to demonstrate you have the skills & commitment to deliver an exceptional level of personal service to our clients. We are searching for the right candidates to help expand our business in Canford Cliffs, Southbourne & Mudeford/Christchurch Competitive salary & package

Further details available at www.capitalandcoastal.co.uk or contact Michael Riley on 07767 821444 or mriley@capitalandcoastal.co.uk www.capitalandcoastal.co.uk

Branksome Park £495,000 An attractive three-storey Arts and Craft styled mews house set amidst the mature gardens of the popular Baillie Park gated development. Three double bedrooms | three bathrooms and a downstairs cloakroom | sitting room | kitchen/breakfast room | garden in a woodland setting | two parking spaces | within walking distance of Westbourne shops and the beach

01202 217091 The coastal property specialists

DREAM HOME Located on Poole Harbour this substantial character house has a spectacular setting. With a ‘ringside’ seat you can spend hours watching the passing boats, kite-surfers or seabirds. Few properties on the water’s edge benefit from such a large garden and a significant feature for boaters is that there is shelter from the prevailing south-westerly winds providing a safe mooring for boats on your own private jetty. The accommodation has been well maintained and includes four double bedrooms, three bathrooms, three reception rooms and a large kitchen/dining room with many of the principal rooms enjoying the wonderful views out to sea. In the garden room you can enjoy the best of inside and outside living with the large bi-folding doors that open out onto an extensive garden patio area. There is a tandem and double garage and plenty of space for additional car parking and the storage of boats and equipment. The garden has two tiered lawn areas and an array of herbaceous borders. Being set at the end of a residential road the property benefits from no passing traffic. The traditional architecture provides a comfortable and relaxed home, however there is ample scope for significant architectural changes subject to planning should a new owner desire a more contemporary feel.

Guide price: £1,895,000 Freehold

FEATURES • Specatuclar views of the water • Private slipway and jetty • Beautiful garden • Garaging for four vehicles • Four double bedrooms (two suites) • Four bathrooms

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LUXURY RETIREMENT LIVING Growing older can often be a worry, let Brompton Court put your mind at ease. Blissfully unnoticed by the passers by and idyllically set within a beautifully landscaped oasis of sweeping lawns, meandering pathways, sumptuous flowering borders, mature evergreen trees, lies the majestic Grade II listed building known as Brompton Court. The Court is set on a plateau above the Central Gardens, right in the heart of Bournemouth, being within very close proximity to the Town Centre with its diverse range of shopping and leisure facilities, but just far enough away to appreciate this calm, tranquil and sylvan setting. Originally built in 1855 with Queen Victoria being one of the original patrons and Charles Dickens being one of the buildings more famous supporters, Brompton Court was converted in the year 2000 into 66 fully self

contained independent homes to include one and two bedroom apartments and two bedroom bungalows. Visitors and residents are wowed by the luxurious communal facilities, to include the owner’s lounge being previously a chapel and now known as the ‘Great Hall’, a large well appointed dining room offering a tempting 3-course lunch every day of the year and a hobbies room for the yoga or bridge enthusiast. Many just like to stroll through the courtyards and gardens listening to the fountains and to the birds singing, some take the lift down to the street level (Branksome Wood Road) and into Bournemouth Gardens following the stream down past the many attractions towards the beach and Pier Approach.

Lifestyle, Luxury Location!! Brompton Court provides private and independent properties for the retired. Growing older can often be a worry, particularly for people who find it increasingly difficult to manage a home on their own. Most retired people want to retain their independence for as long as possible; the prospect of having to move into a retirement home is often depressing. Brompton Court has come up with a solution by providing a development that caters for people who need some additional support and peace of mind. Brompton Court is a “full service” development consisting of 61 apartments and 5 bungalows. All are privately owned and situated within a secluded, secure retirement development in the heart of the Town Centre, overlooking the Central Gardens in Bournemouth. The development is secure and staffed 24 hours a day, by a Management team. Sarah Brown is the Court Manager at Brompton Court and is responsible for ensuring that grounds, facilities and services at the development are maintained to a high standard. Brompton Court allows owners to continue to live in their own home, rather than become a resident in a retirement home. Our development does not offer medical care, but our housekeeping staff are able to assist owners within their homes and provide as much support as they require. In addition to the private apartments and 24hour staffing, Brompton Court has beautifully furnished shared areas which may be used for socialising and entertaining. The Court has a Great Hall, which is used for coffee mornings, Burn’s Supper, live music as well as the weekly knitting circle. The Court has a beautiful restaurant, function room and Guest Suite, all can be used by the owners and their families. The Court produces a monthly newsletter where information is shared and social events advertised. David and Margaret Cooke purchased one of the 2 bedroom apartments and moved in on the 1st September 2010. “We have enjoyed our first year; we have had pleasure being able to stroll to the sea front and pier which takes approximately 10 minutes of level walking through the lovely Bournemouth gardens. Access for a wheelchair if required is very good with a lift from the garden to the road level into Bourne Avenue that leads to the shopping centre and Gardens leading to the sea front. We were very warmly welcomed at Brompton Court by the Management Team and all the owners. The buildings are beautifully maintained as are the grounds. The garden gives 24

a pleasant area to sit and enjoy the sun. We have settled in well and have no regrets in moving from Henley-on-Thames to Brompton Court in Bournemouth". Brompton Court’s first visitors are often sons, daughters, or other family members who are concerned for the wellbeing of their relative. Families often lead busy lives and are not fortunate enough to have their parents or relatives living nearby. The sons and daughters of our property owners recognize that there’s always someone on hand to provide assistance for their parents and this fact provides them with peace of mind. You also do not have to worry leaving your pets behind. The Court Management team welcome your pets too. Brompton Court has a number of properties for sale on the development. We have one remaining single bedroom apartment for £175,000 then a variety of two bedroom properties from £179,990 to £275,000. For further information or to view a property please contact Sarah Brown or Vivian White at Brompton Court on 01202 315490 or have a look at the website www.kingsdale.co.uk

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Brompton Court LUXURY RETIREMENT LIVING APARTMENTS/BUNGALOWS AVAILABLE. 1 and 2 bedrooms from £175,000 to £275;000 • Town Centre Location • • ALL WELCOME • FREE PARKING • • SUPERB FACILITIES - lounge, dining room, hobbies room, guest suite, landscaped gardens • • 24 HOUR COVER BY THE DUTY MANAGERS • CARE CALL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS • • 1 ½ HOURS HOUSEKEEPERS HELP A WEEK • • REGULAR INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SOCIAL EVENTS ORGANISED • • GRADE II LISTED BUILDING • • Ashby Estate Agents working in association with Brompton Court •

Invitation an afternoon Soiree Saturday 12th November 2011 12.00 midday to 4.00pm Come and join us at Brompton Court on Saturday and see for yourself the beautiful surroundings. Take your time, relax and enjoy looking round the grounds. buffet, soft drinks and a jazz pianist. Get a feel of life within Brompton Court,. Talk to the residents, take in the atmosphere and enjoy the afternoon.

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www.quayliving.co.uk 01202 683444 Quay Living, Orchard Plaza, High Street, Poole, Dorset BH15 1EG

2 bedroom Penthouse, Orchard Plaza £499,950

3 Bedroom Grade II listed apartment, Rowes Warehouse £284,950

The last stunning duplex apartment at the very top of this recently completed development in Poole’s Old Town. Just moments from historic Poole Quay and with a mouthwatering variety of quality restaurants all within a short walk, this property would make a most luxurious home or holiday hideaway. An appointment to view is the only way to appreciate the stunning long-range views across Poole Harbour and beyond.

An excellent opportunity for lifestyle buyers seeking a prime waterfront property with the potential to work from home, with great harbour views and a professionallyinstalled home office to the third bedroom. Forming part of a Grade II-listed quayside warehouse conversion, this apartment offers spacious well-planned accommodation with direct frontline views over Poole Harbour from both the sitting room and principal bedroom.

2 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • 2 Balconies • Fully Fitted Kitchen • Central Heating • Garage

Fronting Poole Quay Apartment • 3 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • Grade II listed former warehouse • 1 Allocated Parking Space • Direct Harbour Views

4 Bedroom Townhouse, Barbers Wharf £389,950

1 Bedroom apartment, Dolphin Quays £179,950

An extremely well-presented four-bedroom town house in an exclusive gated development just yards from Poole Quay, with its extensive range of restaurants and bars. Barbers Wharf was built just over 20 years ago, designed to sympathetically blend existing warehouse properties with new homes. A private development in a central location, Barbers Wharf is extremely popular with buyers seeking the convenience of a central location, with transport links and the retail shopping centre both within walking distance.

A bright and spacious 1-bedroom flat in a prestigious block located on Poole Quay. Situated on the second floor, this apartment benefits from an impressive communal entrance foyer, 24 hour concierge service, CCTV and secure dedicated parking.

Poole Quay location • House • 4 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • Electric Garage

Poole Quay • Apartment • 1 Bedrooms • 1 Bathroom • Fitted Kitchen

www.quayliving.co.uk • 01202 683444 • Quay Living, Orchard Plaza, High Street, Poole, Dorset BH15 1EG

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SANDBOURNE Sandbourne Road, Alum Chine, Bournemouth BH4 8JH PLOT SIX: offers over ÂŁ750,000

Clifftop Luxury Sandbourne offers a rare opportunity to acquire an architect designed home on the cliff top in the quiet residential area of Branksome Dene adjoining Alum Chine. The development sits minutes away from the beautiful beach at Alum Chine and the remainder of Poole Bay is within easy reach.This high specification house has four bedrooms, with first and second floor south facing balconies with sea views, private garden and garaging. SUPERB HOLIDAY HOME POTENTIAL | PART EXCHANGE CONSIDERED

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WESTBOURNE BOURNEMOUTH

Grade II Listed Gentleman’s Residence Mays of Westbourne are delighted to present ‘Westover’ , the main portion of the original house offering over 6500 sq ft. of accommodation and situated within the beautiful conservation area of Westcliff.

Boasting original arts & craft features entwined with contemporary living

The original house was commissioned around the turn of the 20th Century and is of bespoke construction influenced by Voisey & Morris.The property was sensitively redefined approximately seven years ago.

SOLD

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TALBOT WOODS BOURNEMOUTH

More Buyers Waiting Mays of Westbourne are delighted to offer this well maintained detached family residence situated in the heart of Talbot Woods. The property has been well cared for by the present owner, who has happily resided there for 16 years.Talbot Woods is renowned as one of Bournemouthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier residential locations with both Meyrick Park Golf Club & West Hants Tennis Club close by.

SALE AGREED

Four bedroom, detached family residence in a beautiful tree-lined avenue

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Within level reach of Westbourne Modern apartment situated in Balcombe Road Two receptions, three bedrooms, two bathrooms South facing sun terrace, landscaped gardens Gated access & double garage

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Sea views, cliff top luxury Four bedroom contemporary style town houses South facing balcony, private garden and garage Holiday home/investment potential

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Views over Coy Pond Gardens Three bedrooms, three bathrooms Kitchen with Miele appliances Integral garage with utility area

SALE AGREED

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Fifth floor apartment enjoying sea views Lounge/dining room with large balcony Communal heated outdoor swimming pool Private access leading directly to Branksome Dene Chine

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Brand new four bedroom family home Level walk to village Superior specification throughout

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Beachside penthouse Two bedrooms, two reception rooms, extensive terracing Underground parking

£599,950

OIEO £350,000

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Beautiful four bedroom detached cottage style house Lounge, open plan kitchen/diner, two bathrooms Large rear garden backing on to Parkstone Golf Club

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Victorian style semi-detached requiring modernisation Four bedroom house with three reception rooms Baden Powell & Court Hill Catchment

£550,000

£399,950

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Immaculate extended detached family home Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, lounge, dining room Conservatory, play room, integral garage, utility room

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Detached bungalow in need of modernisation Two bedrooms Sunny aspect garden

BRANKSOME PARK POOLE

Outstanding Gentleman’s Residence Mays of Lilliput are delighted to offer this extensively restored, Edwardian period property situated in the exclusive residential area of Branksome Park. The property has been lovingly and cleverly restored by the present owners and seamlessly combines traditional features with modern technology, completed with a wonderful bespoke kitchen family room comfortably forming the heart of the home. First impressions are of a pristine finish complemented by a very high standard of interior design that continues through this beautiful home. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

South facing landscaped grounds David Salisbury Orangery Five reception rooms, kitchen family room & utility Seven bedrooms, four bathrooms, two ensuite, study & cellar Refurbishment included: new roof, windows, plumbing, heating & rewiring SOLE AGENT

Price: £2,250,000

A fusion of original character & charm with contemporary living

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BRANKSOME PARK POOLE

Rarely available plot with planning permission Exceptional plot offered with an imaginatively designed 7200 sq ft detached family home, set in the heart of Branksome Park Planning permission has been granted to replace the present dwelling with a spectacular ultra-modern luxury residence, designed by the award winning architects Terence O’Rourke PLC. Branksome Park falls within a conservation area that is renowned for its natural beauty. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Plot extends to approximately one acre, much of it level Impressive front and rear gardens Private setting and screening to front boundary Ultra-modern design internally & externally Design includes five bedrooms, four receptions, indoor swimming pool Copies of plans are available on request

Offers over £1,800,000

Plot with permission for 7200 sq ft luxury home in renowned Western Ave.

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UPTON - £230,000

✦✦ Three✦Bedrooms ✦✦ New✦Build✦Semi✦Detached ✦✦ 10%✦Deposit✦Paid ✦✦ En-Suite✦&✦Downstairs✦WC ✦✦ NHBC✦Guarantees ✦✦ Completion✦January✦2012

✦✦ Two✦Bedrooms ✦✦ Town✦House ✦✦ UPVC✦/✦GCH✦/✦ORP ✦✦ Ideal✦FTB✦Or✦BTL ✦✦ Close✦To✦Shops✦&✦Buses ✦✦ Vacant✦Possession N PR EW IC E

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CORFE MULLEN - £184,950

✦✦ Two✦Bedrooms ✦✦ Cluster✦Home ✦✦ UPVC✦/✦GCH✦/✦ORP✦/✦Garage ✦✦ Conservatory ✦✦ Cul-De-Sac✦Location ✦✦ Large✦Garden✦&✦Pleasant✦Outlook

✦✦ Two✦Double✦Bedrooms ✦✦ First✦Floor✦Flat ✦✦ UPVC✦/✦GCH✦/✦Garage ✦✦ Issued✦With✦999yr✦Lease ✦✦ Two✦Receptions ✦✦ No✦Forward✦Chain

UPTON - £249,995

✦✦ Four✦Bedrooms ✦✦ Detached✦Chalet✦Bungalow ✦✦ UPVC✦/✦GCH✦/✦Generous✦ORP ✦✦ Upton✦&✦Lytchett✦Schools ✦✦ Well✦Presented✦Throughout ✦✦ Vendor✦Suited

UPTON - £285,000

✦✦ Three✦Bedrooms ✦✦ Detached✦Bungalow ✦✦ En-Suite✦To✦Master ✦✦ GCH✦/✦Garage✦&✦Driveway ✦✦ South✦Facing✦Garden ✦✦ Vendor✦Suited

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HAMWORTHY - £179,950

✦✦ Three✦Bedrooms ✦✦ Extended✦Terraced✦Home ✦✦ 2nd✦Reception✦/✦4th✦Bed ✦✦ UPVC✦/✦ORP✦/✦FTB✦Or✦BTL ✦✦ Close✦To✦Travel✦Links ✦✦ No✦Forward✦Chain

HAMWORTHY - £179,950

✦✦ Two✦Bedrooms ✦✦ Detached✦Bungalow ✦✦ UPVC✦/✦GCH✦/✦ORP✦/✦Garage ✦✦ Cobbs✦Quay✦Location ✦✦ Potential✦To✦Convert✦(STPP) ✦✦ Vacant✦Possession IN ST N RU EW CT IO N

HAMWORTHY - O/O £115,000 CANFORD HEATH - £133,500 UPTON - £164,950

✦✦ One✦Double✦Bedroom ✦✦ Ground✦Floor✦Flat ✦✦ UPVC✦/✦GCH✦/✦ORP ✦✦ Modern✦Bathroom✦&✦Kitchen ✦✦ Private✦Entrance✦&✦Courtyard ✦✦ Share✦Of✦Freehold

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Greys Upton, 7 The Triangle, Upton, Poole, BH16 5PG, 01202 622101

UPTON - £299,950

✦✦ Four✦Bedrooms ✦✦ Detached✦Bungalow ✦✦ UPVC✦/✦GCH✦/✦ORP✦/✦Garage ✦✦ Two✦Receptions ✦✦ Modern✦Kitchen✦&✦Bathroom ✦✦ Backing✦Onto✦Lytchett✦Bay

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WESTBOURNE - £192,950

✦✦ Two✦Double✦Bedrooms ✦✦ Second✦Floor✦Apartment ✦✦ Share✦Of✦Freehold ✦✦ Beautifully✦Refurbished ✦✦ Detached✦Garage✦&✦ORP✦ ✦✦ No✦Forward✦Chain

LWR PARKSTONE - OIEO £140,000 LWR PARKSTONE - £164,950

✦✦ One✦Double✦Bedroom✦ ✦✦ First✦Floor✦Flat ✦✦ Off✦Road✦Parking✦ ✦✦ Communal✦Gardens✦ ✦✦ Close✦To✦Local✦Amenities✦ ✦✦ No✦Forward✦Chain

✦✦ Two✦Double✦Bedrooms✦ ✦✦ Second✦Floor✦Flat✦ ✦✦ Share✦Of✦Freehold ✦✦ Sought✦After✦Location✦ ✦✦ Garage✦In✦A✦Block ✦✦ Well✦Presented

PARKSTONE - £172,500

✦✦ Three✦Bedrooms ✦✦ End✦Of✦Terrace ✦✦ Downstairs✦Cloakroom ✦✦ Front✦&✦Rear✦Gardens✦ ✦✦ Off✦Road✦Parking✦ ✦✦ Cul-de-sac✦Location

LWR PARKSTONE - £179,950

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PARKSTONE - £114,950

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Greys Parkstone, 444 Ashley Road, Parkstone, Dorset BH14 0AA, 01202 710001

PARKSTONE - OIEO £194,950 NORTHBOURNE - £199,950 LWR PARKSTONE - £339,950 LWR PARKSTONE - £439,950

✦✦ Three✦Bedrooms✦ ✦✦ Semi✦Detached✦House✦ ✦✦ Open✦Plan✦Kitchen/Diner ✦✦ UPVC✦/✦GCH✦/✦ORP ✦✦ Well✦Presented ✦✦ No✦Forward✦Chain

✦✦ Two✦Double✦Bedrooms ✦✦ Detached✦Bungalow✦ ✦✦ Cul-de-sac✦Development✦ ✦✦ En-suite✦To✦Master ✦✦ Garage✦&✦Driveway✦ ✦✦ No✦Forward✦Chain

✦✦ Three✦Bedrooms✦ ✦✦ Semi✦Detached✦House✦ ✦✦ Completely✦Refurbished ✦✦ Attractive✦Rear✦Garden ✦✦ Off✦Road✦Parking ✦✦ Sought✦After✦Location

✦✦ Three✦Bedrooms✦&✦Study✦ ✦✦ Detached✦House✦ ✦✦ Contemporary✦Design ✦✦ Bathroom✦&✦En-suite ✦✦ Garage✦&✦Driveway ✦✦ Close✦To✦Ashley✦Cross

LUXURY BRAND NEW HOME IN HIGHLY DESIRABLE ROAD £795,000

Built to a high specification with space and luxury in mind is this chalet home with flexible accommodation comprising; four double first floor bedrooms with a bespoke en-suite shower room to the master bedroom and a matching large family bathroom with a separate double shower. The large reception hallway leads to a ground floor shower room and two further ground floor double bedrooms which could instead be used as living accommodation. The kitchen/family room forms the hub of the house, spilling onto the gardens via the bi-olding doors and incorporating a beautiful kitchen with high gloss units, granite worktops, integrated Neff appliances, tiled flooring, a breakfast bar and dining area. The kitchen gives access to the separate utility and integral double garage and the large dual aspect sitting room with a stone fireplace and doors onto the gardens. Located in a sought after road, within a stone’s throw of The Castleman Trailway, Ringwood forest and Ringwood market town. No forward chain.

SPACIOUS AND MODERN WITH NO CHAIN OIEO £600,000

A simply stunning four double bedroom house set over three floors with spacious living accommodation. A large reception hallway with polished porcelain tiled flooring & a solid wood staircase gives access to the kitchen/dining room with bespoke high gloss units, an inglenook fireplace, tiled flooring, granite worktops & doors opening onto the gardens. Separate utility, large dining room with ingelnook fireplace & dual aspect sitting room opening onto the gardens with a log burning stove. Three large double bedrooms to the first floor with a luxury bathroom, en-suite to the master bedroom & balcony from the landing. Fourth double bedroom and bathroom to the second floor. Secure gardens, double garage and extensive parking. Vendors suited.

NEW TO THE MARKET - NEAR RINGWOOD FOREST £299,950

A beautifully presented and re-modernised detached bungalow set within a sought after location benefiting from a well proportioned front garden and driveway set back from the road, offering excellent seclusion. Accommodation comprising; two double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, re-fitted bath/shower room, open plan sitting/dining room with wood flooring and doors onto the gardens, separate WC and integral double garage.

NEW TO THE MARKET! CLOSE TO LOCAL SHOPS AND AMENITIES £340,000

Located in Poulner within Ringwood and close to the local shops, schools and bus stops is this well presented three bedroom house with a sizeable low maintenance garden. A spacious entrance hall gives access to the kitchen/dining room, sitting/dining room and ground floor WC. Three first floor bedrooms and family bathroom. Garage and parking.

NEW TO THE MARKET - 1/4 MILE FROM RINGWOOD TOWN CENTRE £250,000 Offered with no forward chain and a level walk to the town is this three/four bedroom chalet home located within a courtyard cul-de-sac. Accommodation comprising; Kitchen/breakfast room, utility, WC, sitting/dining room, separate dining room/bedroom three, ground floor bedroom two and first floor master suite (which could be divided into two bedrooms) with an en-suite shower room and family bathroom. Low maintenance garden and parking.

NEW TO THE MARKET - DESIRABLE CULDE-SAC IN RINGWOOD £297,500 A three double bedroom detached bungalow which has been extended, situated on a corner plot in a sought after location within a cul de sac. Accommodation comprising; Kitchen/ breakfast room, utility, WC, dining room, sitting room, family bathroom and garage. Private gardens. Potential to extend / improve subject to planning permission. No chain.

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• Set in desirable village location backing onto fields

• Substantial 4 bedroom detached house with 2 bed self contained annexe

• Deceptively spacious 4 bedroom Purbeck stone residence

• Parking for numerous vehicles and integral garage

• Flowing accommodation arranged over 3 floors

• Good sized garden with outdoor swimming pool

• Sun/family room, sun terrace, well tended landscaped gardens

• Abundance of scope and flexible living options

NO FORWARD CHAIN

LANGTON MATRAVERS

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£625,000

WEST MOORS

Tel: 01202 895511

£450,000

• Simply incredible modern luxurious home

• Incredible 4 bedroom family homes

• A contemporary 5 bedroom detached house with exceptional, flexible living space

• 3 reception rooms and bright south westerly aspect

• Superb high finish throughout

• One already reserved off plan from last weekend’s Open House

• Sought after location falling into the exclusive Lilliput First School catchment • Close to the beaches of Sandbanks and the shores of Poole Harbour SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION

LOWER PARKSTONE

Tel: 01202 701616

£899,950

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LOWER PARKSTONE

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£750,000

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BOURNEMOUTH

Tel: 01202 544666

• 3 Brand New detached family homes situated in one of Blandford’s premier locations • Excellent nearby schools means the development is ideal for families • Offering a superb level of style, quality and refinement.

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£675,000

BLANDFORD

Tel: 01258 489049

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• A unique grade II listed cottage situated within Osmington

• Fantastic family home in sought after school catchments

• Full of original character including an Inglenook fireplace, and exposed beams

• 3 reception rooms, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms

• Spacious living accommodation offering 3 bedrooms, shower rooms, and bathroom

• Well presented and finished to a high standard throughout

• In one of Preston’s finest locations within easy reach of local amenities

• Off road parking, double garage and private rear garden

SOUGHT AFTER AREA

PRESTON

Tel: 01305 832021

£355,000

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CORFE MULLEN

Tel: 01202 692145

£389,950

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• Spacious 4 bedroom chalet, master with ensuite and dressing room

• Highly individual bungalow in large garden setting close to Hurn Forest

• Impressive sitting room with vaulted ceiling and mezzanine landing

• Flexible accommodation with 4/5 beds, 2/3 reception rooms

• Views over neighbouring countryside, Lytchett Bay and beyond

• Annexe with self contained entrance, ideal for potential extra income

• Ample parking for numerous vehicles and planning permission to build double garage

• Double Garage, lovely conservatory, completely secluded grounds

SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION

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£625,000

£450,000

• Built by renowned local builder – Fox Homes

• An individual 4 bed chalet style residence in mature garden setting

• A 4 bed bungalow located in a quiet cul de sac close to Moors Valley Park

• Modern bathrooms, light and spacious accommodation with huge potential

• Conservatory, double garage, enclosed manageable garden with patio

• Total plot of around 1/3 acre with complete seclusion

• Priced to sell, reduced by £25,000 this week

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£399,950

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• An immaculate 4 bedroom home in a quiet cul-de-sac yards from the cliff top

• A superb family home situated in a sought after location close to The River Stour

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• Ground floor shower room, en-suite to master bedroom, family bathroom

• Master bedroom with en-suite, 3 further double bedrooms, modern bathroom

• Garage, ample off road parking, sunny aspect rear garden.

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£410,000

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A trip to melt Scrooge's heart Get your trip to see Santa booked now! Lisa Haynes braves the cold as she walks in a winter wonderland.

"warm up to the idea of festive cheer" 50

It's a sunny autumnal day and 'Dear Santa' is a trending topic on Twitter. As a former Scrooge, the prospect of Christmas would be enough to spark the onset of my annual festive fear, but not this Noel. A visit to Esprit Santa's Lapland with my boyfriend - a self-confessed Christmas addict has changed everything. Riding reindeers, huskies and Santa sleighs is one way to set you on a journey to festive cheer quick smart. We were one of few couples without excitable kids in tow but as child-free bystanders it was obvious ages were all-important to 'Lap up' the full experience. Crucially, little ones need to be young enough to believe in the magic of Father Christmas but old enough to understand what's going on - and withstand the hardy climate. Cue one unenthused little girl asking her daddy 'When can we go home?' just 10 minutes after stepping into the thick blanket of snow. Nothing prepares you for the sub-zero temperatures, in our case a nippy -22C. Average December temperatures usually hover around -12C but can dip as low as -30C. Standing in everyday winter clothes, there's no extreme wind chill but the cold is beyond comprehension with a Jack Frost bite to your ears and nose. Temperatures are soon forgotten at the quaint airport of Ivalo when a man wearing traditional furs is standing outside with a beautiful white reindeer to greet us. Despite the lack of red Rudolph nose there are huge grins as children are ushered to line up for a friendly pat, stroke and picture opportunity to capture their first glimpse of festive magic. An eccentric elf leaps around talking gibberish only children might understand and directs everyone onto private coaches which take around 30 minutes to reach the accommodation

in Saariselka, way up in Lapland's snowy far north. It's a great opportunity to soak up the snowy scenes as the kids enter into the spirit singing along to Christmas carols - and as my feet defrost, I warm up to the idea of festive cheer. As we roll past ice-capped trees punctuating marshmallow pink skies, there's little sign of life except for the odd lit-up wood hut. Light in Lapland is scarce in December with around four hours of daylight in the early afternoon and two to three hours of 'grey light' either side, rather like twilight. Grand plans for snow chic go out of the frosted window as we line up for the all-important weather-proof clothing, comprising thermal outersuit, two pairs of thick woollen socks, snow boots, gloves and hats - all provided free of charge. Your packing checklist needs to focus on what's underneath your outersuit - lots of

thermal layers like undies, t-shirts and fleeces along with a jacket. It's also wise to take extra mittens and balaclavas or scarves to cover face and ears. These measures may sound extreme but in the Arctic Circle the right clothing can be the difference between a happy child and toocold temper tantrums. Santa himself doesn't recommend bringing infants under the age of two because they can't move around and keep warm. Lugging a Santa's sack-worth of clothing, we crush through the thick white snow to our hotel, Riekonlinna. Situated close to the village centre, it's a popular family hotel and our room is clean but basic. We test out our haul of snow-friendly fashion with a tobogganing session in the dedicated slope two minutes walk from the hotel. Adults and kids alike are bombing down the hill

Key facts - Lapland Best for: Snow, Santa and husky rides. Time to go: December (to catch Santa before his yearly present-giving duties). Don't miss: The Northern Lights - if the weather's right. Need to know: Temperatures can hit -30C.(Now thats nippy) Don't forget: Thermals, and you can't pack too many gloves, hats and scarves.

and the sheer thickness of the snow ensures any tumbles are painless - apart from our throbbing exposed icy faces. Braving higher and higher snow heights, we plough down on toboggans laughing louder than the kids. Snowmobile safaris and Northern Lights visits are paid-for optional activities and also weather dependent (see www.santaslapland.com/breaks/ optional-adventures). Sadly, our chance to see the breathtaking Aurora Borealis lights were scuppered by an evening snowstorm. Just like Christmas Eve, we indulge in a mini feast and get an early night ready for the big day - meeting Santa Claus. On a 'Santa's Magic' package, the two-night whistlestop break is geared towards the winter wonderland activity day so it's wise to be fresh for the early start, which makes the most of the short daylight hours. There's extra anticipation aboard the bus for the forest as children chant their Christmas lists with parents and grandparents to report to the man in red. The excitement is infectious. I'm equally thrilled as we're pulled around the stunning snowy forest (aka Santa's grounds) in a cosy sleigh by jingling reindeers and then at breakneck speed by our very own team of six beautiful huskies - undoubtedly the highlight of my trip. After a short demo, adults get to hold

the reins and 'drive' the obedient, energetic dogs using a few simple instructions and braking techniques. There's also the opportunity to try your luck with ice fishing (if you've got the patience) and get creative making snow carvings with blocks of ice and tools for each family. Beware, it can get competitive. The wonderland log cabin is a haven for regular breaks to sup on hot drinks and thaw out and refuel with a simple but sustaining lunch of soup, spaghetti and meatballs. Children trudge in from the snow with beaming faces, presents and high-pitched voices after their visit to see Santa Claus. Each has a different story to recount thanks to preorganised Lapland letters, hand-scrawled at home in advance, so that Santa can magically surprise them with what they've written. Every family enjoys their own private scheduled visit. Feeling enamoured with the spirit of Christmas, it was time for Ms Scrooge to meet her match and visit the man himself... A snowmobile whisks us off at speed into the picturesque woods, stopping at clues to his presence - piles of presents, sleigh - until we finally reach the highly convincing traditional

Lisa Haynes was a guest of Esprit Santa's Lapland programme, which starts on December 1, and offers two nights' half-board at Santa's Hotel Holiday Club in Saariselka from ÂŁ1,589 per family of three ex-Manchester, or from ÂŁ1,616 ex-Gatwick/Stansted. Package includes return flights, transfers and full day of activities in winter wonderland. Santa's Lapland reservations: 01252 618345 and www.santaslapland.com

wooden cabin where excitable elves are throwing snowballs and jumping up and down at our arrival. Suddenly, I feel six years old again. White-bearded Santa welcomes us into his present-laden home and maintains the magic, talking in that gruff voice about his duties and even cracking a corny joke about his wife - "Mary Christmas". My boyfriend leaves Santa's hut punching the air with elation. I can only imagine the excitement a young child might feel. We re-live the day's magical activities over the farewell Christmas lunch, complete with crackers and paper hats. Supping mulled wine, as we peer outside it's snowing thick and fast. This is certainly one way to guarantee the perfect white Christmas - and wave a festive farewell to your inner Scrooge.

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£425,000

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A detached traditional 1930’s house situated in a tree lined road occupying a lovely sized plot. The property has three good sized bedrooms, two reception rooms and ground floor cloakroom. The garden is a particular feature due to its size and seclusion. There is also off road parking for a number of vehicles leading to a space for a detached garage (subject to planning).

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Bournemouth 01202 789 699

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GREAT SERVICE, how often do we hear those words and then find out that they were just words and did not carry through to actions?

At Just Shutters we believe quite simply that there are two key factors to ensuring that we deliver a fabulous customer experience; providing the best quality products which offer value for money and superb, well trained staff. We have both and are rightly proud of the fact that we constantly strive to maintain our reputation for delivering the optimum customer experience from the first point of contact to the post- installation feedback. The difference between a good experience and a great one is often found in attention to detail, excellent communication and treating your customers as you would wish to be treated yourself. Listening to customers and offering expert advice where appropriate forms the basis for the Just Shutters relationship. This is then strengthened by maintaining contact during the period between order and delivery and then ensuring that the installation is perfect; our Master Fitters always treat the customer’s house like a home and our feedback shows that this is key to completing an excellent job. We ask our customers for their comments after each and every installation and independent

customer testimonials show that our high levels of customer service from start to finish result in recommendations to friends and family and repeat business. Asking for feedback so that we can be sure that we provide the best possible service means acting on suggestions wherever possible, in fact some of our most successful changes have been as a direct result of a simple query from a customer. Maintaining high levels of customer trust and confidence in our staff and the products we supply is critical to the continued success of the company and this can only be strengthened by delivering excellent service to our customers at all times. Owners Chris and Helen Rocker founded the company over five years ago and the Just Shutters team has more than doubled in size in the past twelve months. Over this period the company has developed rapidly, yet has retained a great family atmosphere so often neglected in other organisations. The Just Shutters team: Chris and Helen Rocker, owners William, designer Kate, Martin and Zhydrun, Master Fitters Ian, Andrew and Peter, franchisees Louise, marketing manager Rita, showroom assistant

Everyone in the Just Shutters team feels passionately about the customer and all have heavily customer focussed backgrounds. Teamwork, excellent product knowledge and constant communication is critical to a great experience and the ongoing training and support that the team receive ensures that the customer benefits. At a time when most customers have demanding family and work commitments it is often the case that home visits and appointments for installations are undertaken outside of and additional to a ‘normal’ working day. The design and installation team as well as the franchisees always go the extra mile to accommodate the customers’ schedules and their feedback reflects how grateful they are that a company puts their requirements first. When the showroom is closed outside of working hours, it is the case that the telephones are switched through to a home or mobile number to allow the customer contact and thereby ensure that effective communications are maintained. Being invited into a customer’s home creates the need for a high level of personal and professional integrity and the whole team upholds this core value at all times.

Open House Weekend at Poole Quarter! Last few apartments remaining priced from £117,600*

Join us on Saturday 12th or Sunday 13th November at Poole Quarter between 10am and 5pm for our Open House event.

Reserve at the open weekend and receive £1,000 in John Lewis vouchers! † These highly specified apartments are perfectly located just 300m from the water’s edge and 2.5 miles from Sandbanks, close to the picturesque harbour as well as the busy town centre, station and restful parkland. Many ready to move into now, take advantage of EasyBuy – a great initiative, designed to help yuo get on the property ladder. n Own 100% of your home but pay just 80% now

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Selling Agent: Connells 01202 673 977

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£1,000 vouchers are only available for reservations taken on 12th and 13th November. Please speak to a Sales Advisor for more details. *Figure represents 80% of the purchase price to be financed now. 5% deposit to be paid by purchaser. Full prices start from £147,000. EasyBuy is only available on selected properties and is not available in conjunction with any other offer. The remaining 20% of the price is left outstanding as a loan for up to 10 years secured by a second mortgage. You pay 0% interest pa fixed on the outstanding 20% for the first 5 years and only 3% interest pa (typical 3.00% APR) thereafter. EasyBuy is subject to status and Crest Nicholson’s terms and conditions, including exchange of contracts within 28 days, legal completion by the specified date and 5% deposit required on exchange of contracts. Written details available on request. Crest Nicholson does not sell mortgages or give financial advice. EasyBuy offer is based on a mortgage using Crest Nicholson’s recommended IFA. Offer ends 30th November 2011. Prices correct at time of going to press. Photography taken at Poole Quarter. View of Poole Harbour. Crest Nicholson South, a division of Crest Nicholson Operations Limited, Crest House, Pyrcroft Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9GN. †

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Enfield's on the scent of great roses

Writer and broadcaster Edward Enfield may be best known for his entertaining observations on old age and travel and for being the father of comedian Harry Enfield, but he's also an expert in the garden, particularly when it comes to roses. With 50 years of gardening experience under his belt in the garden of the house he has lived in throughout that time, set in three-quarters of an acre in West Sussex, he now shares some of his horticultural experiences in his latest book, Growing To A Ripe Old Age. For a while, he became obsessed with roses, he admits, joining the Royal National Rose Society (RNRS) and entering his roses in the Billingshurst Show. "Roses can become an obsession, a mania, a disease, and I caught it. Some of the madder members (of the RNRS) refer to themselves by the fairly frightful sobriquet of 'rosarians', and while I never went as far as that, I went pretty far. "I got all the society's books and used to sit up late into the night with catalogues of roses, planning and re-planning beds of different shapes with roses of different combinations to go in different parts of the garden." He's grown all manner of roses, from hybrid teas and floribundas, to China roses, David Austin roses, shrub roses, ramblers and more, and has even tried growing roses from seed. "I am pleased to say that sanity has returned and we are now down to one excellent rose bed with a few other roses here and there," he reflects. During his rose show days, he used to spray his prize roses to stop black spot and mildew, took action against greenfly and other aphids and would strip all but one bud from the leading shoots in the hope of obtaining one perfect bloom on each. These days, the former columnist for The Oldie is more relaxed about his roses. "My bed isn't colour co-ordinated. They're just jumbled up. I'm very bad on colours. I tend to wear the wrong coloured pullover with the wrong trousers. "Anyway, I don't believe that roses ever clash. So any mixed bed will look OK as long as you have the heights right, so obviously don't put the short-growing ones in the middle, or they'll disappear." Today, he has one main rose bed comprising mainly hybrid teas, with the occasional David Austin thrown in, and another smaller one in the vegetable patch which he uses for cutting. He grows around a dozen varieties but among his favourites is 'Sutter's Gold', a hybrid tea rose with deep yellow blooms with a pink flush. "It's quite an old rose, but for all its failings, in that it doesn't last very long in water, it has a wonderful scent, grows on lovely long stems and produces blooms of a perfect shape." He thinks it's best to grow roses in one bed and to feed them three times - once in spring, another in summer and the third in autumn -

and spray them against fungi and mildew once a fortnight throughout summer. "There are those who have a childlike faith in spraying greenfly with soap and water in the belief that this will drown them, which in my experience it doesn't. "You can choose a proprietary insecticide which boasts of its Green, organic and generally harmless properties, but I find these also to be harmless to the creatures they are meant to kill. "So I can only suggest that you look along the shelf in the garden centre and choose some poison which somehow persuades you that it might do the job." He also takes care over pruning, although he recalls an experiment by one of the horticultural societies in which one lot of rose bushes were pruned lightly, another lot heavily and a third were hacked with a hedge cutter. "To the great surprise of one and all, those hacked off with the hedge cutter did the best," he recalls, although he's never been brave enough to do that to his own roses. "I go and do it all properly," he sighs, "pruning them twice, cutting out the dead wood and spindly little growths in autumn, then shortening the main stems so they don't rock about in the wind. "Then in March, when growth is about to start, I prune them some more, where possible cutting to an outward eye, where a group of leaves join the stem." A final tip to boost your roses? "Roses rather like Epsom salts, which is magnesium sulphate, and probably will do extra well if you put a teaspoon of Epsom salts into the spray, when you are spraying the leaves."

Growing To A Ripe Old Age by Edward Enfield

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PROPERTY OF THE WEEK BRANKSOME PARK PRICE £3250 PCM A beautiful character five bedroom family home set in set in ¾ of an acre of grounds in Branksome Park. The property boasts many features including a spacious entrance hall, two reception rooms, a study, utility, separate cloakroom, country style kitchen/breakfast room, five double bedrooms, modern en-suite to master bedroom, family bathroom, front and rear gardens, secure ample parking, Unfurnished. Please call Caroline Holman to arrange a viewing on 01202 700888 or visit www.keydrummond.com

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LILLIPUT SCHOOL CATCHMENT. Key Drummond are delighted to offer for rent this extremely well presented four bedroom house in Lilliput, close to local shops and amenities. The property has been refurbished to a very high specification, offered fully furnished, AVAILABLE NOW.

BRANKSOME PARK

£795 PCM

A well presented two bedroom ground floor flat. This property benefits from having a modern kitchen. It also offers a large living room leading to a private patio area, two double bedrooms, and modern bathroom with shower over bath, separate cloakroom, double glazing, GCH & allocated parking, U/F.

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A contemporary three bedroom, three bathroom detached house moments from Shore Road Beach. Property benefits open plan kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, Three double bedrooms, living room with access to large decked balcony with sea views. Car port with electric gate. Small garden to rear. Unfurnished.

SANDBANKS

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A fantastic opportunity to rent this large two bedroom two bathroom ground floor apartment. The property benefits from an open plan kitchen living room, two double bedrooms one with ensuite, family bathroom, private garden, secure allocated parking, FURNISHED, Available Now. Sorry no pets.

LILLIPUT

£1875 PCM

A beautiful semi detached cottage style property in the heart of Lilliput. The property includes two reception rooms, kitchen breakfast room, conservatory, cloakroom,study, three double bedrooms, dressing room, bathroom, rear garden, ORP, neutrally decorated throughout. AVAILABLE NOV DECEMBER 2011.

WESTBOURNE

£2000 PCM

A wonderfully presented 4/5 bedroom detached character family home. Large entrance hall, cloakroom, 2 reception rooms, L shaped kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, garage plus additional ORP, secluded garden. Viewings recommended. Available 12th December 2011

01202 681113 PARKSTONE

£354,950

www.scottbaines.co.uk info@scottbaines.co.uk 14 Dorchester Road, Oakdale, Poole, Dorset BH15 3JY

OAKDALE

£314,950

OAKDALE

£269,950

• 1930’s detached house

• En-suite to Master

• Detached House

• Lounge

• Detached Bungalow

• 30’ Lounge Diner

• 3 bedrooms

• Conservatory

• 4 Bedrooms

• En-Suite To Master

• 4 Bedrooms

• Separate Wc

• 2 Reception Rooms

• Detached Garage

• Openplan Kitchen

• Family Bathroom

• En-Suite To Master Bed

• 68’ Garden

• Downstairs Cloakroom

• 70’ Rear Garden

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• Garage

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CREEKMOOR

£164,950

OAKDALE

£229,950

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£224,950

• Mid Terrace House

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• Shower Room

• Two Bedrooms

• Garage

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• New Gas Boiler

• Well Presented

• Downstairs Cloakroom

• Well Presneted

• 65’ Rear Garden

• New Kitchen

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• End Of Terrace

• Spacious

• Fitted Kitchen

• No Forward Chain

• New Bathroom

• Off Road Parking

• Modern Kitchen

• Private Garden

KEY DRUMMONDS QUICK RESPONSE TO QR Key Drummond Estate Agents are one of the first estate agents in Poole and Bournemouth to utilise Quick Response (QR) codes on their marketing material. Daniel Fudge- Harman, Associate Director says '”In this day and age we would be foolish not to embrace this technology within our industry. As an established and reputable agency we needed software to help retain our high-end client services and using such tools as QR codes and social media advertising this keeps us at the cutting edge of marketing. By just using a QR code included in a newspaper advert a prospective buyer or vendor would be able to scan the code using their smart phone, view the property in full and even book a viewing or valuation. It’s that simple”.

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You can try it yourself using the QR code above in less than a minute! If you have a smart phone, you can download a FREE QR reader App in seconds… simply tap on your App Store logo – tap on search – type ‘free QR reader’ in the search – download one of the free apps – tap on your new QR reader App and scan it over the QR code below – and see what happens.

Well for estate agents it really is a win/win situation. Purchasers will embrace it because they don’t have to waste their time trawling through all the properties that would not suit their requirements. Sellers understand and appreciate that we are bringing highly focused buyers who have shortlisted their property before setting foot in the door. We have already seen the benefit of using QR codes, with an almost immediate reaction to our advertising and an increase in specific property enquiries driven through this medium. Key Drummond are so confident in the difference QR and social media will make as a whole that they are about to begin promoting their participation in all aspects of branded marketing tools. If you wish to discuss the extent of our marketing material then please do not hesitate to contact Key Drummond on 01202 700771 or 01202 700888

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Why Key Drummond have started using QR codes… In our case, the ‘product, or brand’ that we want to direct people to, is our ‘clients property’. Key Drummond goes to great lengths to attract the very best buyers with our professional photography, floorplans and overall attention to detail. When you have a property register as large as ours it is vitally important for us to ensure that we make every single property stand out on our website, www.keydrummond.com, and the many other property portals to which we subscribe.

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paulwatts QUEENS PARK AVE £595,000 • Much loved family home directly opposite Queens Park Golf Course • 4 bedroom house now offers great potential to remodel, and possibly extend (subj. to consent) • Lovely rear garden and in-out-drive to 30’ long attached garage

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STOP PRESS QUEENS PARK £470,000 • Practical 4/5 bedroom home in popular road, close park and golf course • Super large open plan kitchen/living rm + 2 separate reception rooms • En suite bedroom on 2nd floor • Lots of space to spread out • Great family home in a very handy spot • NO ONWARD CHAIN

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• Roomy 2 bedroom bungalow • Convenient for buses, shops • 21’ kitchen/dining room • Large conservatory leads off charming lounge • Well stocked rear garden • Offers scope to update • NO FORWARD CHAIN

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Lilliput

A contemporary designed 4 bedroom house built to a high specification by local developers Towncourt Homes situated close to Flaghead Chine. Entrance hall, cloakroom, kitchen/dining/family area, living room, 4 bedrooms, en-suite and dressing room to master, second en-suite and family bathroom, garage.

A delightful detached bungalow in this sought after and quiet residential road enjoying an elevated position with a sunny and open aspect. Reception/ sun room, entrance hall, lounge/diner, kitchen, utility room, 2 bedrooms, family bathroom, en-suite cloakroom, garage.

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Branksome Park

Lower Parkstone

A beautiful chalet bungalow. Reception hall, sitting room, kitchen/diner, 4 bedrooms, 2 ensuites, family bathroom, office/ games room, garage, approx 150ft rear garden.

A well presented third floor apartment. Entrance hall, lounge/ dining room, balcony, kitchen/ breakfast room, 3 bedrooms, ensuite and guest bathroom, secure basement parking.

Charming detached character Reception hall, sitting room, conservatory, dining room, kitchen, cloakroom/shower room, 3 bedrooms, family bathroom, 2nd w.c., garage and garden.

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Six of the best tech for tots

It would appear that most kids from a very early age are now having a jab of their sticky fingers on your touchscreen device.But it's your shiny gadget and their jam-covered digits need another outlet.

There are plenty of devices and hundreds of apps with tots in mind that combine fun and education to feed their curious minds. Here's our round up of tech that's ideal for kids.

Apptivity Case

LeapPad Explorer

Vtech InnoTab

Drops And Dribbles

Apple Biter

Tots Tablet

Leave your phone lying around for a moment and there is little doubt that any toddler who spots it will try to get their hands on it. Not only does it protect your phone, there are numerous baby-friendly apps available to download. Chunky handles, a rattle and mirror on the back will amuse them even when the battery runs out, or when mum needs the phone back!

Billed as a learning tablet for kids, this smartlooking device from LeapFrog is ideal for children aged from three years old. It includes a camera and video recorder and offers a fun learning experience through ebooks, games, videos and more than 100 apps. This new genre of plaything looks set to be big this Christmas.

Even with the omission of camera and video capabilities, the InnoTab is still worth a look. Compatible with the Kidizoom camera range, children can view images on the five-inch touchscreen and access more than 100 apps for fun and learning combined. The InnoTab features an SD-card slot and MP3 player, which may, for some, edge it ahead of the competition.

£12.99 from www.firebox.com

£79.99 from www.elc.co.uk

£59.99 from www.smythstoys.com

Crayola ColorStudio iMarker

Disney Cars 2 AppMates

IMotion Radio Control Car

Artistic Tendencies

Screen Rider

Pure Fun

This iMarker digital stylus is the crayon-like device that brings the ColorStudio HD app to life. It acts as a marker, crayon, pen and paintbrush in one and creates Crayola colours within the app. There are pictures to fill in, animations to interact with, sound effects, and the app always updates with the latest pictures when you sync your iPad.

Fans of the antics of the animated inhabitants of Radiator Springs will be open mouthed when they see this app in action. Take the car to the screen to race around courses and complete missions. The on-screen action as you drive through mud, water and dirt roads is utterly brilliant. The kids may struggle to prise this from your hands!

For pure grin-inducing fun, grab this radiocontrolled car, build a course on the kitchen floor and let the race begin. The car, which is also available in red, is controlled via an interactive steering wheel, so make your move and watch as the whopping 32cm-long racer manoeuvres around indoor and outdoor tracks.

£19.95 from www.johnlewis.com

£12.95 from www.store.apple.com/uk

£29.99 from www.play.com

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•COVERING THE COASTLINE• LOWER PARKSTONE • Only One Remaining • Luxury Contemporary 4 Bedroom House • Views Across Parkstone Golf Course & Towards Harbour • Built To A High Specification

RE P D RI U C C E TI O N

Price Guide | £1,195,000

TALBOT WOODS

GREEN PARK, EAST CLIFF

TALBOT WOODS

• Detached Chalet Style House • Flexible & Spacious Accommodation • Deceptively Large South Facing Plot

• Spacious 5th floor Apartment • Secure Basement Parking • Two Balconies

• Impressive Detached Family House • Spacious Accommodation • Secluded South West Facing Garden

Price Guide | £650,000

Price Guide | £399,950

Price Guide | £785,000

CANFORD CLIFFS

• Spacious Four Bedroom Detached House • Rear Path Leading Directly to Beach • Secluded Rear Garden

• Well Presented 2nd Floor Cliff Top Apartment • Panoramic Sea Views • Large South Facing Balcony

• Beautifully Presented 4 Bed Family House • Viewing Highly Recommended • Spacious & Immaculate Accommodation

Price Guide | £945,000

Price Guide | £695,000

Price Guide | £699,950

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Tel: 01202 557766 www.bournemouth-property.co.uk

SANDBANKS 34 Panorama Road, Sandbanks, Dorset, BH13 7RD

www.frostandco.net

ASHLEY CROSS

£449,950 TO £575,000

Four brand new luxury 4 bedroom 3 bathroom houses. Luxury kitchen and bathrooms, upvc double glazing, south west rear gardens, under floor heating on the ground floor. Air source heat exchanger fuels the central heating and hot water - this is the latest type of heating availible and now a requirement to achieve the neccessary latest sap targets for the local authority.

LOWER PARKSTONE

£171,950

PARKSTONE

£189,950

A well presented two double bedroom detached bungalow situated in a quiet cul-de-sac location in upper parkstone. Located close to amenities and local transport links. Large rear garden with summer house, fitted kitchen, modern bathroom, double glazing, gas central heating, cavity wall insulation, cul-de-sac location.

ASHLEY CROSS

£575,000 & £585,000

An immaculate two double bedroom first floor apartment within a short distance of penn hill & ashley cross. Modernised over recent years throughout, original sash windows & high ceilings, modern open plan kitchen/ lounge, popular location, set ceilings with inset down lighters, off road parking for 1/2 cars, shared freehold.

A choice of two stunning, brand new luxury four bedroom three bathroom architectually unusual detached houses, built to a high quality finish. Luxury kitchen with built in neff appliances & mistral seemless granite work surfaces, underfloor heating throughout ground floor, luxury bathroom suites with vanity units, low maintenance garden, decking and patios, freezone heating.

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COURTHILL CATCHMENT

£775,000

An exceptionally well presented four bedroom detached family residence built in the 1930’s. Set within the favoured school catchment areas. Enviable location, reception hallway, living room, separate dining room, spacious kitchen /breakfast room, landscaped rear garden, generous off road parking, detached garage. No chain

01202 778855

POOLE PARK RETIREMENT

£49,500

A one bedroom purpose built first floor retirement flat situated in this popular block on the main bus route to poole and parkstone. Close to local amenities at the civic centre. 70% Equity share, double glazing, electric storage heating, fitted kitchen, bathroom, lift to all floors, usual retirement facilities.

LILLIPUT CATCHMENT

£314,950

A 4 bedroom 2 bathroom (1 of which is en suite) semi detached victorian home presented in good order.The property within walking distance of harbourside park and in both the lilliput 1st and baden powell middle school catchment areas. Good size garden with covered pergola/gazebo and large natural stone and brick patio. Sandbanks beaches nearby.

£226,950

A well presented and extended three double bedroom semi detached victorian house benefitting from a south facing garden & large self contained outdoor log cabin/ office. Extended modern kitchen/ breakfast room, 22’5 open plan lounge/diner, modern bathroom, ample scope to extend (stpp), off road parking,

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Bournemouth £205,000

Bournemouth £179,950

Bournemouth £175,000

Boscombe £137,500

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Private Garden Three Double Bedrooms Maisonette Apartment Garage & Off Road Parking Private Entrance

No Forward Chain Situated in Eastcliff Two Double Bedrooms En-Suite to Master Secure ORP

Spacious Lounge/ Diner Large Southerly Facing Balcony Allocated Off Road Parking Long Lease Town Centre Location

Walking Distance of Westbourne and Beach Share of Freehold Off Road Parking Well Presented Throughout Loft Storage Space

Call Bournemouth on 01202 555345

Christchurch OIEO £150,000

Christchurch £235,000

Highcliffe £249,950

Christchurch £425,000

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Well Presented First Floor Flat 2 Double Bedrooms 18 Ft Lounge/Diner Gas Central Heating Garage

Well Presented Semi Detached House 3 Double Bedrooms Approx. 100 Ft Rear Garden Off Road Parking No Chain

Immaculate Town House 3 Bedrooms Newly Fitted Kitchen & Shower Room Conservatory, Cloakroom Garden Room & Garage

Versatile Chalet Bungalow 4 Bedrooms, En Suite 25 Ft Kitchen/Diner 17 Ft Lounge Garage & Off Road Parking

Call Christchurch on 01202 483344

St Leonards O.I.E.O £334,950

St Ives O.I.E.O £315,000

Poulner O.I.E.O £216,000

Ringwood £289,950

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Well-Presented Detached Bungalow Provides Versatile Living Accommodation Four Bedrooms Breakfast / Dining Room, Games Room Off Road Parking For Two Vehicles

Three Bedroom Detached Bungalow Lounge, Dining Room Study, Entrance Porch/Conservatory Ample Off Road Parking Well Tended Rear Garden

End of Terrace Residence Three Bedrooms Popular Location Garage In A Block View To Fully Appreciate

Urgent Sale Required Three Bedroom Semi-Detached Residence Ensuite, Conservatory/Sun Room Off Road Parking Convenient For Town Centre & Schools

Call Ringwood on 01425 472311

West Parley O.I.E.O £350,000

West Parley £370,000

Three Legged Cross £235,000

Ferndown £235,000

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Call Ferndown on 01202 861677

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Call Ferndown on 01202 861677

Detached Family Home Four Bedrooms Separate Dining Room Kitchen/ Breakfast Room Garage and ORP

Call Ferndown on 01202 861677

Link Detached Bungalow Potential To Extend Three Bedrooms Private Rear Garden Off Road Parking

Call Ferndown on 01202 861677

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Northbourne OIEO £260,000

Bearwood £320,000

Talbot Village OIEO £330,000

Ensbury Park £380,000

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Three Bedroom Detached Bungalow Ensuite to Master Bedroom Well Presented Throughout Garage Garden

Four Bedroom Detached House Two Reception Rooms Ensuite to Master Bedroom Double Garage Rear Garden

Four Bedroom Detached House Conservatory Garage Rear Garden No Forward Chain

Four Bedroom Detached House Ensuite to Master Bedroom Garage Rear Garden No Forward Chain

Call Winton on 01202 525411

Verwood £365,000

Verwood £225,000

Verwood £205,000

Verwood £168,000 OIRO

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Detached House Four Bedrooms En Suite to Master Modern Kitchen & Utility Room Double Garage

Semi Detached House Three Bedrooms Conservatory Garage Enclosed Rear Garden

SEALED BIDS Detached House Three Bedrooms Double Glazing & Gas Central Heating No Forward Chain

Three Bedrooms Modern Bathroom & Kitchen Central Location Allocated Parking Private Entrance

Call Verwood on 01202 824111

Boscombe Spa £125,000

Southbourne £185,000

Southbourne £300,000

Boscombe Manor £130,000

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Well Presented First Floor Flat One Large Double Bedroom Modern Fitted Kitchen & Bathroom Large Private Balcony Allocated Off Road Parking

Two Double Bedrooms Ground Floor Flat ORP & Private Garden 21 Ft Lounge/Diner Walking Distance To Beach

Four Bedroom Detached House Two Reception Rooms Down Stairs Cloakroom & Conservatory Detached Garage & Secluded Rear Garden Off Road Parking For Several Vehicles

Characterful Top Floor Flat One Double Bedroom Fitted Kitchen & Large Lounge Ample Storage First Come First Serve ORP

Call Southbourne on 01202 423281

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Call Southbourne on 01202 423281

Hamworthy £189,950

Hamworthy £180,000

Hamworthy £330,000

Hamworthy £239,950

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Call Poole on 01202 673977

Spacious 3 Bedroom Mid Terrace House Within ½ Mile Of Poole Quay & Town Centre Lounge And Kitchen/Breakfast Room Conservatory Off Road Parking For 2 Cars

Call Poole on 01202 673977

4 Double Bedroom Chalet Bungalow Situated Close To Hamworthy Beach Offering Some Sea Glimpses Fitted Kitchen And 2 Conservatory Areas ORP To Front And Side And Large Rear Garden

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GUIDE PRICE £650,000 Freehold There is an excellent range of shops and near by amenities mentioned below with approximate distances: Highly regarded Talbot Heath School – 0.4 miles West Hants Fitness and Tennis Club – 0.6 miles Meyrick Park Golf course – 2.1 miles Bournemouth centre and beaches – 2.4 miles A338 in and out of Bournemouth – 1.3 miles Bournemouth International Airport – 6.7 miles Bournemouth coach and train station – 3 miles

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Autumn chills can easily be banished by the popular new trends in homeware emerging on the high street. There's something for every taste from modern to vintage and, even if a complete makeover is beyond your budget, it's perfectly possible to echo styles in key, affordable pieces or accessories with impact. "Blame it on TV's Mad Men, but our appetite for all things Fifties and Sixties is insatiable," says Isobel McKenzie-Price, editorial director of Ideal Home magazine. "That's one futuristic houses, chores are minimised of the key trends and at the other end ofInthe scale, but equally strong, is the and effects breathtaking, all thanks to New Victorian decor, inspired by our yearning for theare security and stability of new technology. We explore the brave new past eras and a certain nostalgia." world for homes. An eclectic country style, celebrating the beauty of one-off treasures, rustic wood and natural materials will also continue to charm, she predicts, while glamour, sparkle and shine is guaranteed to star in fashionable homes next year. "I think all these styles have real staying power - not just for the season but right through 2012," she predicts. Follow her guide to the four top trends for home decor.

Daborn armchair, £600, Habitat; Quebec sideboard, £375, Next; Abaca pendant shade, £19.99 each, Homebase; London grey framed print, £60; Cara teal throw, £15, both John Lewis; blue vase, £15, tealight holders, £15 for three, all Marks & Spencer; Hollow vase, £65, The Conran Shop; black throw, £24.99, H&M; Ink cushion, £39, Tinsmiths

Make it modern Cool design classics from the Fifties and Sixties are enjoying a revival and are must-have pieces for contemporary rooms. "MidCentury Modern is the perfect look for our time - simple, paredback, elegant, and seriously stylish in an unassuming way," says McKenzie-Price. "It's a look that really is timeless, and perfectly suited to our smaller living spaces too, which is probably why it's such a winner." This time around, she says, it's interpreted in a pared-back Scandi-style, so avoid wacky graphics and kitsch colours, and simply allow statement furniture pieces to star, and team with a chalky neutrals colour scheme, subtle patterned wallpapers, and injections of moody ochre colours. Follow the trend: "You can always tell if a trend has staying power when the big retailers commit to it," says McKenzie-Price. "Mid-Century furniture is everywhere from John Lewis to House of Fraser and Marks & Spencer's new Conran range. Check out wallpapers such as linear graphic patterns from Harlequin or those with stylised seed heads from Villa Nova." 92

Colinton two-seater in Dalton Zinnia, £1,050; footstool, £300; armchair in Gosford off white cerise, £650; Milton nest of two tables, £325; Coby Anglepoise lamp, £125 and Ridged white lacquer frames, £22 each, all from Laura Ashley

Chic & sleek glamour Banish the blues - or at any rate the gloom of hard times - by indulging in full-on fab decor. "Forget the bling - this season, it's all about sophistication and luxury with a contemporary twist," says McKenzie-Price. "It's the modern version of Marie Antoinette in Versailles - the world may be crumbling, so let's live for the moment!" Create this with a monochrome scheme based on geometric prints, she advises, and then add a pop of vivid colour to create instant glamour and focus. "Shapes are geometric and linear and classic pieces are reinvented in ultra-modern finishes. "Gloss and shine are essential elements - lustrous leather, gleaming mirrors, glassware and sleek surfaces - all of which bounce light around. "And the must-have accent colour for this look is deep raspberry avoid red, it's far too Eighties." Follow the trend: Source sofas and dining furniture from stores such as Dwell and Furniture Village, she advises, while Next is an excellent source for glamour decor. Graham & Brown's range includes stunning black and white wallpapers, and Tesco and Debenhams both have stylish accessory collections.

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Eclectic country Traditional farmhouse, elegant French and vintage are all ingredients of the new interpretation of country. "The great British love affair with country style never ends, but this year our passion for all things rustic is at fever pitch," says McKenzie-Price. "It seems we're all in the mood for nesting, and the relaxed feel at the heart of country has hit the spot perfectly. "But this is definitely an updated version - and it's all about putting your own eclectic stamp on classic elements, such as soft linens, worn wooden furniture and layers of texture. Follow the trend: Laura Ashley's buttercup yellow and duck-egg blue palette is particularly appealing, says McKenzie-Price, and House of Fraser is showcasing designer Rachel Ashwell's new Shabby Chic Collection with pretty furniture and a subtle grey and pale pink palette. Accessorise with chunky knit cushions, throws and sheepskin bean bags from companies such as Heal's, Marks & Spencer and The White Company.

Fulham biker tan leather armchair with reversible Moleskin seat cushion, £999; velvet cushion, £30; Corrine table lamp, £60; embossed metal 5 x 7 frame, £22; tall candlestick, £22; small candlestick, £12; vintage style fragranced candle, £15; embellished 5x7 frame, £16; Balmoral teacup and saucer set, £25; Buckingham teacup and saucer set £25, all from the Shabby Chic collection at House of Fraser

New Victorian The highly decorative look of the Victorian era is reborn with a rich colour palette, eclectic accessories and a galaxy of patterns. "This look is waiting in the wings," predicts McKenzie-Price. "This is the big grown-up sister of the girly vintage look that's been around for the past couple of years. "But forget pretty florals, crystal and lace - this is seriously Pre-Raphaelite and intense. "Think dark colours - peacock blue, charcoal grey, mulberry and purple - and ornate patterns." Big bold damasks in flock on a shiny ground, velvets, chenille and sumptuous textures are essential ingredients, she says. Make a button back sofa an iconic piece, and preferably in leather. Follow the trend: Look to companies like Multiyork for classic furniture that can be customised in a bold colour or pattern, she suggests, or visit online companies such as Sofa. com or Argos. Sanderson and Laura Ashley have great NeoVictorian style wallpapers and quirky decorative pieces suitable for your own stately home: stags heads for the wall, stuffed animals in bell jars and ornate mirrors from boutique companies such as Pedlars.

Willow round dining table, £999; Darcy dining chair, £699 for a pair; Madeline chandelier, £120; Gosford dinner plate, £7.50; side plate, £5.50 and bowl, £5.50, all from the Shabby Chic Collection at House of Fraser

White Antler Mount, £45 each, Marks & Spencer

Stag cushion, £165, Pedlars John Rocha chunky knit cushion, £35, Debenhams

Bramley sideboard, £1,100; kitchen dresser, £1,600; dining table, £950; bench, £325; single carver chair, £250; pair of dining chairs, £350 and Gallery wall clock, £120, all from Laura Ashley

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3/4 bed detached bungalow, kitchen / Breakfast, lounge / diner, 2 baths, gfch, d/glazing, off road parking, views over Christchurch.

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A superbly presented Colton built modern town house situated on the fringe of this popular development.

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A cutler built detached two double bedroom bungalow situated on a sunny south westerly plot.

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NEW MILTON £237,500

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A detached three bedroom, two reception room chalet style bungalow situated on a good size plot and set in south facing gardens.

An immaculately presented and improved three bedroom semi-detached house on this very popular Crest development.

An attractive and modernised two bedroom town house with a luxury kitchen, garage and a south facing plot,

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• 1st Floor • Short walking distance to award winning beaches • Very successful holiday let • Allocated off road parking • Currently tenanted

• Ground Floor Flat • Private Entrance • Private Garden & Share of Freehold • Currently let at £550pcm • Buy to Let opportunity

• Ground Floor with Balcony • Share of Freehold • Garage • Currently let at £775pcm • Buy to Let opportunity

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• Top floor flat • Immaculate presentation • No onward chain • Share of Freehold • Garage

• Ideal family home • Five DOUBLE bedrooms • Close to cliff tops and award winning beaches • No onward chain • Generous garden

• Select developement of three detached properties • Truly wonderful location • No onward chain • Integral garage • Short walk to beach

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MEYRICK PARK £205,000 A two double bedroom apartment set in sought after apartment block in Meyrick Park for purchase. This enchanting flat has been decorated to a high standard has very large lounge/diner, en-suite bathroom, balcony and communal gardens.

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WESTCLIFF £89,950 A top floor character one bedroom apartment with modern internal living having the benefit of double glazed windows, gas fired central heating and being just a short walking distance from town centre and shops. WANTED

TOWN CENTRE £174,950 A purpose built apartment with south facing aspects and views across Bournemouth Tennis Courts and town. The apartment has been subject to complete modernisation and refurbishment throughout with the addition of gas central heating, new kitchen and bathroom.

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The Chantry is one of three secluded detached properties close to the sea & beaches. Accessed via a private road privacy is a key feature. Three double bedrooms (master ensuite), light & spacious living spaces, integral garage. Internal viewing is highly recommended. Close to the ever popular Hengistbury Head nature reserve and St Katharines school catchment.

In brief the property comprises, 4 bedrooms, large 15’8 x 12’7 kitchen/breakfast room, 18’11 x 11’8 lounge/diner, conservatory and en-suite to master bedroom. The property also benefits from having a garage and off road parking and is renown for having both good infant and junior schools and is within the catchment of Lytchett Minster Upper School.

Detached family home in need of modernisation, situated in Oakdale. The accommodation comprises three bedrooms, open plan living area including lounge and dining room, sun lounge, kitchen / breakfast room, bathroom, downstairs toilet, large garage / workshop and Westerly facing rear garden.

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Canford Magna - £650,000

West Moors - O.I.E.O £499,950

Littledown -OIEO £330,000

This magnificent five bedroom, 4 bathroom luxury residence situated on a plot of approx 1/3 acre is not to be missed! It has been completely modernised by the current vendors and has been fitted with high quality designer bathrooms and kitchen. Adding to this is a 22’ conservatory, landscaped front garden offering ample parking and a ‘large’ and private garden backing onto open fields that would be ideal for a growing family!

Situated in a private road within in a sought after area is this deceptively spacious 5 bed detached bungalow. The property boasts an array of features including a heated 30ft Roman Style Swimming Pool. A 20ft lounge leading onto the conservatory, master bedroom en suite. Double garage and a private 'sunny' rear garden. Viewing is highly advised.

YOUhome® are delighted to offer for sale this deceptively spacious and versatile detached, chalet-style property, occupying a generous mature plot in Littledown's premier tree-lined avenue. Littledown Avenue itself lies host to a diverse range of detached properties mainly constructed circa. 1930's. Characteristic of this road are the generous sized plots on which the properties are positioned. Further benefits include gas heating, double-glazing, summerhouse with light and power, security alarm system to name but a few.

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Renowned British interior designer Kelly Hoppen has been at the top of her field since her teens, with ostensibly the pinnacle of her career being her MBE for services to interior design which she received in March 2009. Kelly has recently appeared on our TV screens in her hugely successful series , Superior Interiors with Kelly Hoppen on Channel 5. In an exclusive interview with HOUSE, Style & Living, Kelly reveals more about what makes her tick as well as some behind the scenes snippets from the show. Your new show sees you doing what you do best, which is transform the interiors of people’s homes. Have you enjoyed making the series and what have you learnt? Absolutely! And I’ve learned a lot. Mainly, that you can’t buy style! Everyone can do with a little guidance and a helping hand. It was great to feel like I really made a difference to these people, not just in terms of their homes but in helping create a space they could really enjoy. Did you find the experience of working on the show any different to when you usually work with clients off screen? Only in that I’m giving people an opportunity they otherwise might not have, access to an interior designer. Every person who needs help with their home is, ultimately, the same. It’s about bringing out their own personalities in their space and creating surroundings that really work for them on every level. What were the highlights of making the show? It was a completely new experience for me – having a camera follow my every move! Seeing the reactions once people’s homes were completed was a definite highlight, knowing that I’ve made them smile. Were there any projects that infuriated you or made you wish you could throw in the towel? I can honestly say I enjoyed each and every project I worked on. There are invariably challenges you come up against but being an interior designer you have to be prepared for this and adapt to find the best solution. Often the most rewarding projects are those that were the most difficult, the end result always makes it worthwhile. Were there any off screen dramas? There are always dramas in any design project. As the clients were managing the projects themselves it was them who had to deal with the issues as they arose. Renovation/building works are always challenging. What is life like as an interior designer? I love it! I’m incredibly lucky to be doing a job I am totally passionate about. It is hard work and long hours, I recently came back from a tour around Asia in eight days and literally didn’t stop but it is exhilarating to see your work come to fruition. I also love the versatility, whether a client’s home, a hotel , designing my range for QVC or even a charity affiliation (I recently re-designed the classic Arne Jacobsen Chair as part of The Pink Swan Project for Breast Cancer Research). Variety really is the spice of life! Have you always wanted to be an interior designer and how did you get into it? Even as a young girl I was always fascinated

by people’s homes. I would be able to look at a room and transform it into a completely different space in my mind. Interior design always came very naturally to me. There was no 'moment' - it just always felt right. What advice would you give to anyone considering a career in interior design? Be passionate and really listen to people. Often clients think they know what they want but if you listen carefully it turns into something completely different. Always take inspiration from everything you do as well. Whether a family holiday, your favourite photograph or an art exhibition, all these things often influence my work and are so important in stimulating new ideas and a fresh approach. Do you have a particular interior design style? I would say clean lines, organic shape and texture are key elements to my design style. Combining textures, incorporating organic shapes and materials, using signature colour palettes and displaying objects are all very important to any home or project I design. What is your home interior like? My home is my sanctuary and a very versatile space, whether relaxing on my own or entertaining for friends.Each room has a different feel to it where lighting plays an integral part to change the mood. The kitchen is the theatre and heart of my home and takes up most of the ground floor. I knew from the outset that I wanted a comfortable and open series of spaces with a monochrome and textured palette. What are your top tips for good interior design? I would really recommend putting a mood board together to help you visualise the space you are transforming or re-furbishing. Lighting is also incredibly important to make your space versatile for both day and night as well as adding drama and focus to beautiful works of art, sculpture or the prized possessions you may have. What are definite interior design no nos? If you have just moved into a new home you often find it takes time to adjust to your new space. I would advise against buying expensive items until you get used to the space. Often your taste changes or you see the space differently after a while. What would be your interior design fashion tips for the forthcoming year? I don’t like to follow trends as trends date quickly. I would always suggest keeping things neutral and if you want to add accents of the times then look to fashion as your inspiration. With so many people having to watch the purse strings at the moment do you think good design can still be achieved on a small budget? Absolutely. Good design can be achieved on a small budget. My show Superior Interiors really re-enforced this. There are some amazing buys on the high street for your home, some of the fashion retailers who offer home wares such as Zara are excellent. I also have my own range of affordable homeware for QVC. I’m always excited about designing this range as home ware doesn’t have to cost a fortune to be qood quality and look great. What has been the highlight of your career? I think receiving my MBE was an extremely

special moment for me. All the hard work and dedication seemed worth it. You have also turned your hand to creating your own range of shutters and other home accessories. What made you decide to diversify your career in this way? Being an interior designer you have to be versatile. Designing is what I am best at so it is really rewarding to be able to work on numerous ranges and focus on creating beautiful items. What does the future hold for you? I have a lot of new projects for 2012 but I must say I really enjoyed filming Superior Interiors. The people made it such a pleasure that I would love to do more in this area... Watch this space!! How do you like to spend your time relaxing away from work? With work being so busy I really enjoy the simple things in life. This can be visiting an art gallery or an antiques market through to reading a book at home. What is your favourite place in the world and why? Mauritius. I went there last year and it is just beautiful. I can’t wait to return and soon!

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Talbot woods - £3000 PCM

Boscombe spa - POA

The Bournecoast Lettings Team are delighted to have secured a record 75 tenancy sign ups during the month of September. Property Business Manager Matthew Deakin comments, "As a team, we are incredibly proud to have achieved these exceptional figures and at a time when Bournecoast's expansion plans are coming into fruition with the new office opening in Westbourne".

Goadsby Lettings Bournemouth are pleased to have for let this superb five bedroom detached property in the sought after location of Talbot Woods. The property comprises of large hallway which opens onto, private study/sitting room, downstairs WC and a vast open plan kitchen dining and living area with doors opening out onto the outdoor pool, hot tub and gardens.

Martin & Co are proud to offer this immaculately presented two double bedroom ground floor apartment located in the popular and prestigious development, The Reef. This desirable property boasts spacious open plan living area, modern kitchen with appliances, bathroom and en suite, private patio area and allocated parking.

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Alum Chine - £995 PCM

Bourne Valley Rd - £900 PCM

Southbourne – £775 PCM

Martin & Co are proud to offer this spacious and beautifully finished two double bedroom first floor apartment. The property boasts character features and comprises a large lounge, modern kitchen/dining room, two double bedrooms, two en suite bathrooms, separate WC and private sun terrace. The property also benefits from two off road parking spaces.

Winkworth are pleased to offer this beautifully presented three bedroom character cottage located conveniently between Westbourne & Parkstone. The property benefits from modern yet classically decorated lounge, separate dining room, conservatory, ‘country-style’ fitted kitchen & a modern bathroom. With its own private rear garden & off road parking this property must be seen to appreciate.

Two Available! - Very well presented & recently fully refurbished 2 bedroom apartments to let on a short term basis (3 – 6 months maximum). Located within very easy walking distance of the beachfront & local high street. Fully furnished in a contemporary style. Allocated off road parking. No council tax payable as the business rates are paid by the landlord – Exceptional Value for Money!

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Will Croker Discretion is the better part of Valour! Knights Director & HOUSE columnist Will Croker discusses why some times a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. I love a cliché! Try and spot the odd one out; ‘The boy done good’, ‘location, location, location’, ‘six of one, half a dozen of the other’, ‘a game of two halves’ and ‘this offer is from a buyer with nothing to sell, it is within 3% of your asking price and the market is falling. I would advise you to strongly consider this’. I think the odd one out is the last one, because the rest of them are needless, yet colourful sound bites that should be ignored in conversation. Where as the last one is one that people seem to be ignoring regularly when they really should be listening. You see three times in the last month I have had that conversation. Three times the sellers seem to have known best and have declined the offer, often hanging out for as little as 2% more. I honestly believe that some people are oblivious to what is going on in the world. You see there are some good buyers around at the moment but they are educated as to the market trends and therefore have very fixed ideas on price. Now, if the Newspapers and TV reports are to be believed there is a very real threat of a whole country going bust any day. Not just a bank, like Lehman Brothers, that started this madness all those years ago, but a whole flipping member state of the Euro Zone. Surely people must understand that if Greece goes bust or any other member state for that matter then the ramifications for Britain are huge. Europe is our major trading partner, exports would crash, as would job security as thousands of migrant workers sought out the security of Sterling. We would probably be plunged back to the centre of a recession and it would be a very long way out. This sounds very doom and gloom, I know, and for those of you that don’t know me; that is really not what I am about. However, if I put my positive ‘don’t worry the Germans are coming to save everyone’ hat on, then still the picture is slightly soiled by increasing inflation and higher unemployment figures than were predicted. I know a lot of estate agents are struggling at the moment through conversations I have had with them, often for precisely these reasons. Christmas is coming and the uncertainty seems to have produced a higher level of inactivity than one would have predicted for this time of year. That is why, when we find good buyers willing to pay good money, we are trying to help you do what’s best. Prices are falling and by spring will be 4-5% lower than they are at the minute. That means a house currently worth £300,000 will be up to £15,000 less in 6 months. Surely then hanging out for an extra £3000 seems futile. Clichés have their place and sometimes a bird in the hand truly is better than waiting to see how the cookie crumbles. Will Croker is Director of Knights Estate Agents To find out more about Knights visit www.knights-estateagents.co.uk or call 01202 533338

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Do this season's time warp trend and get into the swinging Sixties revival. Lisa Haynes reveals how to channel a mod-ish mood. 2

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You need to look backwards to look fashion-forward this season. A retro takeover has hit the fashion scene in a big way, with the Sixties being the influential decade of choice. No matter if you worked the look the first time around, this trend is as fresh and upbeat as it was in its swinging heyday. Look to the catwalk's finest for 2011 inspiration: Bottega Veneta and Jean Paul Gaultier opted for ladylike dressing with elegant Sixties shifts, while Prada and DKNY showcased a more playful spin with graphic print pinafores and Peter Pan collars. Burberry's entire mod coat collection was even dedicated to Sixties icon Jean Shrimpton. Retro looks have made their mark on the high street too, with a multitude of Sixtiesinspired styles practically swinging from the rails. So it's time to embrace your inner Twiggy and channel Sixties chic.

Sixties-esque shapes The most distinguishable element of Sixties styling is all in the silhouette. This is not a trend for fuss or frills - think sleek, minimalist shapes that look uber-modern but with that all-important hint of Sixties mod. Look to your winter coat for an investment buy that speaks Sixties volumes with its shape. Go slouchy with a cocoon style with sloping shoulders and cropped bracelet sleeves, or more structured, with a trim coat that has an almost military feel with over-obvious pockets and buttons. An A-line shift dress is another wardrobe essential of the decade. This flattering shape is cut high on the neckline with a subtle triangular cut that skims over the body, disguising a multitude of sins.

Retro staples Decade details Trousers and maxi lengths don't really figure in the Sixties wardrobe so prepare to bare your pins. Don't fret, every short piece feels a whole lot more wearable with opaque tights. The Mary Quant-inspired mini is a fail-safe separate that looks effortlessly Sixties. Go mad for minis in cool black, block colours or crazy retro prints. Give the ubiquitous shift dress added versatility by wearing layered with a polo neck underneath by day and sleeveless by night to make it the perfect party essential. Wear uber-short with boyish flats for Carnaby Street cool or just above the knee with heels for Audrey Hepburn glamour. Up your retro game with statement leg-wear by teaming shorter pieces with a pair of block-heeled kneelength leather boots. Tan is the obvious colour but, if you're feeling brave, Prada's Sixtiesstyled models stepped out in bright snakeskin booties.

Going retro isn't for everyone but you don't have to go the whole beehive to play Sixties dress-up. The stylish decade is packed with mini mod details and playful accessories to recreate the youthful spirit. A Peter Pan collar is this season's must-have neckline of choice. As seen on coats, tops, dresses and shirts, opt for a contrast in colour or texture for maximum impact, like white on black or a fur-tipped collar coat. You can really get your Sixties swing on with a structured handbag. Influenced by op art, PVC typified the era and plastic bags dominated the accessory stands so go for shiny textures like patent in a punchy colour, snake print or mock croc. For evening, ditch the clutch and opt for a boxy shaped bag with a cross-body strap.

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Mod colour The Sixties palette is split into three distinct camps: classic camels, juicy brights and the monochromatic. Whatever shapes and staples you're wearing, you can instantly work some mod spirit into your look with top-to-toe black and white. Monochrome is effortlessly Chanel-chic and easy to master, especially in gingham prints. Sticking to Sixties minimalist cuts and teaming together neutral caramel, camel and toffee tones is another retro way to reference the decade with pieces you might already have lurking in your wardrobe. Watch for mothballs if they're actual Sixties gems. Block colours in blues, oranges, pinks and greens look instantly retro teamed with lashings of black. If you're a colour fanatic, go wild with graphic Mondrian-inspired patterns or garish Sixties-look wallpaper prints.

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The Young Ones are Back Lord Sugar, Nick Hewer and Karren Brady are back in the boardroom for Junior Apprentice, The formidable threesome explain what they're looking for in this year's candidate. Not many people can afford to park their car in central London on a weekday but, on the kerb outside the launch venue for Young Apprentice stands Lord Alan Sugar's black Rolls Royce - number plate AMS 1 - gleaming in the autumn sun. The technology entrepreneur has earnt himself this luxury during a successful career which started when he left school at 16. He's now hoping to inspire other young people to follow in his footsteps with a second series of Young Apprentice, in which 12 bright 16 and 17-year-olds compete to win ÂŁ25,000 of Lord Sugar's backing for their own business ventures. The first series last year - which was called Junior Apprentice - was a critical success, with 17-year-old computer expert Arjun Rajyagor crowned the winner after a nailbitingly close final. The new series comes at a time when, because of the summer riots, young people are in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Lord Sugar, who is sitting bolt upright in between his on-screen advisors Nick Hewer and Karren Brady, says: "Regretfully, this summer we saw some events when some young people got a really bad image, but this series proves that there are great kids

around too. It does a great service." It's also timely considering how much university tuition fees are set to rocket. Neither Lord Sugar nor football executive Brady went to university (Hewer went to University College in Dublin) and Lord Sugar sees no reason why teenagers can't start up their own businesses after leaving school. He says: "We want to show you can start something from nothing. We want to get away from this culture of going to university, then going to have a gap year for two years, then getting a job at some consultants or going on the dole. "There's too much of what I call an expectancy culture. I'm afraid to say that the goody-goody benefits system has made it a bit too cushy for people and now it's time for a wake-up call. This programme proves that you can start to make some money and stand on your own two feet." The first episode certainly shows this is possible. The hopefuls are split into two teams of boys and girls, then told to produce and sell their own ice cream. To reveal the outcome would spoil the programme, but Lord Sugar says he was impressed with how much profit both teams made in one day. "It really is frightening how good they are. And you'll see, as the series rolls on, how they rival some contestants on the normal Apprentice in terms of their performance," he says. The trio believe they're already seeing the effect the show has

had on young people watching it. Hewer tells a story about being invited to a school to have lunch with eight teenage prefects - and all eight of them had already started up their own businesses. "It's extraordinary, and we're proud that more young people are beginning to think like that," he says. Brady thinks the show has inspired other young people to believe a Lord Sugar lifestyle is within their reach: "It goes to show that with a bit of energy, a spark of an idea and absolute determination, you can start something from nothing. And when we talk to young people, that's what they say they take from the series," she adds. Sugar, Brady and Hewer are pointedly softer in their approach to the young contestants than they are with their older counterparts. That said, there is still the inevitable finger-pointing and firing at the end of each episode. With The X Factor being criticised for allowing 16-year-olds to compete in cutthroat competition, the debate about age rumbles on. Sugar reveals that when he first conceived the show, he wanted to invite contestants as young as 14 along, but realised this would be unworkable. He admits there are concerns about putting 16-yearolds on television, but adds: "These kids are very well looked after. We wouldn't have anything to do with exploiting youngsters. On occasion, some get a bit emotional, so we calm down, stop,

give them time and move on." "Some of them are running their own businesses now anyway," adds Brady. "And Nick and I see them all the time when we're out on tasks. They're very mature, very together and very articulate." Hewer nods, and says: "The proof is they love it. They have more fun than you can imagine." Last year, 16-year-old finalist Zoe Plummer caused a stir and was branded by some publications as bossy, but Sugar says she is having the last laugh. "Zoe has a business running now so she's alright," he says, smiling. "And there will be people coming out of this series who'll do OK too." As for last year's winner, Sugar says his computer building venture is flourishing and the two still have regular contact. "I drip-feed the prize money to the winners. Arjun's first bit of cash bought a bit of kit for his business, then the second bit came through a year after for his premises - and he's still nowhere near to spending it all," Sugar says proudly. He's a perfect example of what Brady, Hewer and Sugar believe can be achieved with a bit of hard work. Brady concludes: "Our series doesn't show the quick fix. It's not a talent show. You do have to actually think about things, you need to know a little bit about maths and you do have to work hard and show determination. But with that, great things can be achieved."

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a chat with the head IAIN ROBERTSON BUCKHOLME TOWERS No Tricks, But Lots Of Treats At Buckholme! Another half term full of something for everyone! The new Buckholme Towers website is now up and running to keep you in touch with all that we are doing. Please feel free to browse and check out our adventures in education! Go to www.buckholmetowers.co.uk. Minstead The Outdoor Eco Centre in the New Forest is now an exciting regular feature of our upper school programme. For some children, apart from the CHALLENGES of the activities - from digging clay from the river to model making - it is their first time staying away from home. A very mature group always returns damp and dirty, but ready for the challenges of school life. We’ll keep you posted!

The shoe box appeal or ‘operation Christmas child This is also a regular slot on the calendar and a key part of our link with Parkstone United Reform Church. Pupils are encouraged to donate giftfilled shoe boxes, which are then packed off to disadvantaged children around the world. This year, pupils are also heading round to the local Day Care Centre to help pack boxes for the old folk. Progress reports! Oh No! - I can hear the tiny groans! Yes, parents are kept up-to-date with all aspects of pupil development on a termly basis, although we like to send the message that the doors are always open - communication is the key! To close, your 11+ Teaser: Underline the two words, one from each group, closest in meaning: (part, top, attach) (resume, split, pierce) And the solution to our last Teaser: If the code for HOLD is IPME, what is the code for LOSE? Answer: MPTF

For more information visit www.buckholmetowers.co.uk or call us on 01202 742871 Got a question to ask? Simply send it to headteacher@buckholme.dorset.sch.uk

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LOVE YOUR BODY Plenty of women, and a few men, hate bits of their body for no major reason, which could mean they've got body dysmorphic disorder, a psychological condition said to have affected Michael Jackson. As the actress Sarah Michelle Gellar also reveals she has the condition, psychologists describe its symptoms, and how to escape its grip. Most of us have parts of our body we dislike, and would love to swap that big nose, large chin or ugly scar for something a little more 'perfect'. The chances are, however, that you can live with your 'bad bit' unless you have body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). If that's the case, then a perceived flaw can ruin your life, and even drive you to suicide. And what's particularly cruel about this psychological condition is that the terrible 'flaw' that sufferers obsess about isn't at all noticeable to others. It may not even exist, and even if it does, its size and significance is all in the mind of the person with BDD. The condition is by definition an obsession with a part of your body that only you think there's a problem with, and that's why it's also known as imagined ugliness syndrome. People with BDD will often resort to plastic surgery in an attempt to improve their perceived physical problem. It's a condition that Michael Jackson was said to have, and may well explain why his appearance changed so much since he was a child star. However, Dr David Veale, a consultant psychiatrist at London's Priory Hospital and an expert in BDD, points out that even if sufferers are satisfied with their plastic surgery results, it doesn't necessarily bring an end to their turmoil. He says: "Often, people with BDD will have plastic surgery and aren't very happy with it. The problem just gets transferred and they become preoccupied with other parts of their body." Michael Jackson was just one of several celebrities either

thought to have BDD, or who have admitted they have it. Just last month, Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Sarah Michelle Gellar said she suffered from the disorder, and singer Lily Allen is also reported to be a sufferer. Veale, co-author of the book Overcoming Body Image Problems And Body Dysmorphic Disorder (Robinson, £10.99), says: "For people with body dysmorphic disorder, the problem is on their mind all the time, although they're fixating on a feature that's not noticeable to others. "It causes a great deal of distress and shame, and can be devastating in social situations." The condition often begins in adolescence, when young people's bodies are changing and they're becoming more sensitive about them. It can sometimes occur in those who've been bullied, and perhaps in people who are artistic and have a strong sense of the importance of aesthetics. It affects both men and women, and Veale explains: "If they highlighted their problem to you and you got really close, sometimes you might just about be able to see what they're going on about. "But they see themselves as being a crooked nose, or whatever it is they have a problem with, and that's all they are." Veale, who is also a patron of the charity Anxiety UK, which helps people with anxiety problems including BDD, says many people with the condition can suffer for as long as 15 years before being diagnosed. While some have it mildly, in others it can be so severe that they're suicidal. He adds: "It's purely a psychological problem. We all dislike our own body in some way, but that's very different from BDD." The skin is the most common location for a perceived body defect in a BDD sufferer, followed by hair, nose, eyes, legs/knees, chin/jaw, breasts, lips and stomach/waist. It's not known what proportion of the population has BDD,

although Veale says surveys have estimated it could be 1% to 2% of people. Psychologist Kasia Szymanska, of the British Psychological Society, says the condition is probably under-diagnosed: "Individuals with BDD often don't want to tell their doctor about how they feel because they're ashamed, or worry their doctor may think they're vain." Sufferers tend not to believe relatives or friends who say they look OK, and may spend long periods in front of a mirror trying to disguise their 'flaw'. "This fixation on one or more aspects of their appearance can lead to anxiety or even depression," says Szymanska. "Some people may even start to avoid seeing their friends or struggle to go to work because in their mind, they see themselves as ugly or abnormal looking." Anxiety UK says more than 90% of BDD sufferers perform repetitive, time-consuming behaviours, usually to examine, improve or hide their perceived defect. Around 60% have major depression, 40% have social phobia and a third have obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Some also have substance misuse disorders. "We all have days when we believe we look better and days when we look worse," says Szymanska. "But a person with BDD is constantly preoccupied with their appearance, to the extent that it can start to wreck their life." Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is the "treatment of choice" for BDD, sometimes in combination with antidepressants. Hypnotherapy may also be used. CBT helps people think differently about themselves and their perceived flaws, and spend less time focusing on their appearance. "The ultimate aim of the therapy is self-acceptance, so individuals can learn to like themselves as they are," says Szymanska. "There is help available for people with BDD, but they need to have the courage to ask for it."

BODY DYsmORphic DisORDER — KNOW ThE sYmpTOms Frequently comparing your appearance with others and scrutinising their appearance. — Often checking your appearance in mirrors and other reflective surfaces - or completely avoiding mirrors. — Camouflaging the perceived defect with clothing or makeup. — Seeking surgery, dermatological treatment or other medical treatment for appearance concerns, when doctors and/ or other people have said it's unnecessary. — Seeking reassurance about the 'flaw' or attempting to convince others of its ugliness. — Excessive grooming, e.g. combing hair or applying make-up. — Frequently touching the defect. — Picking the skin. — Measuring the disliked body part and excessively reading about it. — Exercising or dieting excessively. — Avoiding social situations in which the perceived defect might be exposed. — Feeling very anxious and self-conscious around other people because of the perceived defect. — For more advice on body dysmorphic disorder, call the Anxiety UK helpline on 08444 775774, or visit www.anxietyuk.org.uk 143

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sign stuck on both front windows of the van he was driving restricted his view so much that he had to bend down to see if the road was clear enough for him to pull out. • In Weymouth, a mechanic wasn’t wearing his seatbelt as he was using a customer’s car and didn’t want to get the belt dirty. He received a £60 fine. • In Blandford, a van driver was stopped for using his mobile phone. He explained to officers that he had only just picked it up – but in reality he was seen using it going through a junction, changing hands and not seeing the blue lights until the siren was used. A check of the call log showed that he had been talking for 12 minutes. • A lady caught reading what appeared to be a map book as she drove through Blandford wanted to make it clear to officers that they were obviously mistaken as she said: “It wasn’t a map book I was reading, it was a magazine.” • A taxi driver in Bournemouth was caught driving at 49mph on a road with a 30mph speed limit. He offered the excuse: “My fare got up late so he’s in a hurry.”

The number of people killed or seriously injured on Dorset’s roads has dropped by 18% since the ‘no excuse’ project was launched by Dorset Road Safe. This reduction was found when comparing data from the latest 18 month period to the 18 month period before the ‘no excuse’ campaign was launched in Dorset in January 2010. In addition, the number of offences processed by the Dorset Road Safe ‘no excuse’ project team has fallen by 8% so far this year when compared to the same period in 2010 – despite the same level of enforcement resources being used. Seatbelt offences have continued to drop and now comprise 22% of tickets issued by traffic officers – down from 35% in the same period in 2010. As always, some of the bad or careless drivers stopped by officers offered up some interesting excuses for their actions: • Officers weren’t impressed when a van • A van driver in Weymouth was stopped for not having a proper view as the 'for sale' driver in Poole stated the reason he went

One speeding driver in Poole gave the excuse that he was trying to fix his noisy turbo by giving it a blast.

Road test by Nick Fletcher FiAt BrAVo Fiat is best known for its cute and trendy 500 model and its big-selling Punto, but its larger Bravo model is very under-appreciated in the UK. Competing in the VW Golf and Ford Focus sector, the Bravo is a roomy five door hatchback with a multitude of engine and trim options. Prices start at around £14,705 for the 1.4 entry level petrol model but most buyers will opt for a mid-range version starting at just over £16,000 and offering better performance and higher equipment levels. My test model was a 1.6 Mutlijet diesel which in Dynamic ECO specification pushes the price to £18,200. This offering features a 105 hp diesel engine giving a top speed of 116mph and a less-than-quick 0-60 mph time of 11.3 seconds. Combined fuel figure of 68.2 mpg – you reap the benefit of that slower acceleration. This version also features taller gear ratios - a six-speed gearbox is standard -and lowresistance tyres which also help boost the fuel economy. Most versions have anti-lock brakes, air con, remote locking, six airbags, power windows and door mirrors, CD player, and two-stage selectable electric steering. Dynamic level gets extra equipment which includes alloy wheels, powered rear windows, superior sound system, dual-zone air-conditioning and cruise control. 144

Visually the Bravo looks smart and sleek, though not that distinctive. The cabin is roomy even for five occupants, and the seating is comfortable. The layout for the driver is wellthought out and user-friendly, and the boot is more than adequate for normal needs. Underway, the engine proves quiet and very smooth, and more responsive than you expect given its on-paper slowish acceleration time. It delivers a pleasing drive on good roads, though the suspension is jittery if the surface is rough. And with the ECO gearing, you do have to work the stick quite often on cross-country roads. However, you do get the benefit of improved

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Black label events champions restaurant This weeks HOUSE magazine food review was at Black Label Events Champions Restaurant at The Dean Court Stadium. On a lovely bright autumnal day we arrived at Dean Court bathed in sunlight. Warm greetings at Reception led us to the second floor Restaurant. The friendly staff, black and white decor and striking sporting pictures adorning the walls made us feel very welcome. We were led to our table and offered a starter of Crab and Salmon tart with lemon dressed baby leaves, tasty fish in a pastry case. Elegantly complimented by the lemony and green pesto. After a suitable pause to take stock of AFC Bournemouth’s team and discuss their chances of winning with the other guests at our table we continued with delicious fillet of Sea Bass with Saffron potatoes and ratatouille and Roast sirloin of beef with caramelised shallots and red wine jus. The meat cooked to perfection dripping in the red wine jus. After hearing from two of AFCB’s top players who addressed the eager guests, to close we got stuck in to a British cheese board with chef’s chutney and fudges water biscuits including stilton, cheddar and grapes and apple pie with creme anglaise. How could we top this? Well by being shown to our seats to enjoy the game of course! By Rob Thomas

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Top row_ Becky Long & Dave Beckett Second row_ Carol Evans_Mayoress, Sally Wilson_Mayor of Poole, Graham Wilson _ Martin Rahman_ Jalal Ahmed_ Egle Flponaviciute_Dovile Janaustauite_Khalid Abrkhil_ Middle row Wes Lewis _Kate McRae_ Ann-Marie Dhanda_Maria Lewis_ Jalal Ahmed_Martin Rahman_Nick Dhanda Khalid Abrkhil Bottom rows_ Tito Bustos_ Noella Fisher_Angela Cott_Duncan Fisher_ Anne Van Brussell_ John Pendleton_Patsy Clayton_Jane Pendleton_ Martyn Clayton_ Mandy_Ru

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Celebrate the opening of Poole’s first Renewable Energy Showroom with great PV offers! One of the South’s leading solar energy consultancy, design and installation companies - Save Energy Renewables, celebrated the opening of their Renewable Energy Showroom in true style. Part of the Save Energy Group, with headquarters in Poole, they were joined by local dignitaries and businesses on Friday 21st October for an impressive Hog Roast and entertainment by the amazing duo The Groove Brothers. Guests were able to get ‘up close and personal’ with the latest solar energy products that are futureproofing todays homes and businesses against rising energy costs, providing a return on their investment of between 6 and 10%! Save Energy is continuing its celebrations with impressive offers on its Solar PV portfolio – a 4 Kilowatt system at £18,500, just 2 years ago, will now start at £8,200. So it is highly recommended you join them and take advantage of these limited offers. Steve Randall, Sales & Marketing Director: “We would like to thank everyone who joined the directors and team on the 21st; we were blown away by the interest and with the live launch to the public, with numbers far exceeding our expectations.”

Top row_ Band_Ray Foster & Ian Close_ The Save Energy Group Team_Hanne-lise Basson & Stephen usher Middle row_ Matthew Kirby_Julian Lack_Jon Williams_ Mike davids_Lynda Sparks & Julie Cullen Bottom row_Tony Fisher_Sean Taylor_ Paul Randall_Terry & lorraine Croom

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CLEARWATER - NEW LOOK - NEW LOCATION House Magazine were recently invited to the exciting new look and new office of Clearwater in Penn Hill. More than 175 people visited the new office in just a three hour period. The office is much larger than the previous location in order to cope with the demands of the thriving sales and lettings business. Richard Cross MD commented that besides the bright new spacious office, that will support the company’s natural growth in the area, it also reflects a modern contemporary design in line with many properties in the location. Also included in the company’s strategic developments are the inclusion of a ‘One Stop – Property Shop’ meaning that Clearwater will be concentrating its services, not only in the sales and letting markets but will also be concentrating in the architectural services sector, offering a wide range of fully qualified architect advice to its clients. Richard also commented on his team of superb staff who have been with the company since its inception eight years ago, guaranteeing Clearwater’s clients absolute consistency. Besides the new office , corporate image and service offering, we have also released a modern crisp new website. This can be viewed at www.clearwater.co

Top row_ Terry Cross & Anna Cross_ The Paul Bennett_Middle row_ Terry, Jane & Richard Cross_ Helen Powell_Bottom row_David & Susan Pascoe, Richard Cross_ Bernadette Furlong & Rita Bergman

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RECRUITMENT Trusts Fundraiser

21 Hours per week £15,822 p.a. (£26,370 FTE) Must be an experienced and talented bid writer, with a successful track record in securing grants from local and national foundations. Julia’s House Children's Hospice is ranked No.1 Sunday Times Best Company in the Charity and Public Sector 2011. Application form www.juliashouse.org or 01202 607400

Sales Advisors

£24-£30k OTE + excellent benefits. Castle Cover are looking for motivated individuals to join their growing organisation in Poole. The job role will involve speaking to potential customers over the phone to find them the best value deal on their home and car insurance from our panel of reputable Insurers. To apply email your CV to jobs@castlecover. co.uk or search www. jobspoole.com. For further information call our recruitment team on 01202 260999.

LETTINGS MANAGER

Quay Living are an independent rapidly expanding letting agency based in Poole and require a Lettings Manager. Managing AST’s, corporate lettings and holidays Quay require someone with a proven track record in lettings and managing a team. Driving licence essential and ARLA qualified preferred. Must thrive in a busy environment with high attention to detail. Please apply in writing with CV to helen.challis@quayliving.co.uk

Sales/ telesales/ Marketeers

Great opportunity to join fast growing B2B company full time or part time. Positions available in Sales, Telesales, and Appointment Generation Monday to Friday office hours only, Commission based to start with until you prove you are a performer Must be totally professional, clean cut, well spoken and driven! Jeff@vsclub.co.uk

A/C Engineers

Air Conditioning company in Bournemouth looking for fully Qualified Air Conditioning and Ventilation Engineers. Must have FGas and CSCS, a clean driving licence and ideally live in or near Bournemouth. For further details please contact the office on 01202 532042 or e-mail your C.V to info@ bhsac.co.uk

Experienced Registered Nurses We are currently seeking experienced Registered Nurses for our clients located in: Weymouth, Christchurch, Romsey, Fordingbridge, Dorchester and Plymouth. If you are NMC qualified with a current PIN, seeking a permanent position (full time or part time), do please contact me on: 01202 530770 or carole@quantumrecruitment.co.uk

Part-time Office & Sales Administrator

DoorTECH is a Ferndown based company supplying and installing door safety devices nationwide - primarily to schools, nurseries and care homes. Our small, friendly office in Ferndown requires a permanent parttime sales and office administrator for a minimum of 16 hours per week over 4 days. Duties are varied and include producing and following up invoices, dealing with suppliers, customers and field engineers, as well as general office admin and telephone answering. We are looking for someone with good organisational skills who is efficient and productive. Previous experience of book-keeping and/ or accounts would also be useful. Salary negotiable from £8-£10 per hour. Please send CV to ian@doortech.co.uk or telephone 01202 862481

Estate Agent Branch Managers

This is a fantastic opportunity for ambitious and high-achieving estate agents who are currently branch managers, senior negotiators or partners and are now looking for a new challenge. You will need a proven track record of increasing revenue and profit and have the ambition and talent to generate your own register of stock and negotiate sales. It will be essential to demonstrate you have the skills and commitment to deliver an exceptional level of personal service to your clients. There are roles in three distinct geographical areas: Canford Cliffs, Southbourne and Mudeford/Christchurch. To apply, please send a CV and a letter explaining your interest in the role, to ameadows@ capitalandcoastal. co.uk All enquiries will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. No agencies please.

Secretary/ Administrator

Providing day-to-day administrative support to our expanding team of estate agents this role demands a meticulous eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks. The key duties include preparing client and direct marketing materials, diary and file management, supplier liaison & answering the telephone. Excellent computer skills are required, along with accurate grammar, and a self-motivated & positive attitude. Further information at www. capitalandcoastal.co.uk To apply, please send a CV and a letter explaining your interest in the role, to ameadows@ capitalandcoastal. co.uk All enquiries will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. No agencies please. Capital and Coastal is a property boutique specialising in the sale of homes along the coast from Poole to Lymington. We are expanding and looking for experienced, knowledgeable and personable new team members.

Quality Engineer

Our client is a leading worldwide engineering company within the aerospace sector. They are currently seeking a Quality Engineer to join their team. You will have in-depth experience of quality / inspection engineering within the aerospace industry, with strong knowledge of AS9100 and 8D. Contact: 01202 530770 or carole@quantumrecruitment.co.uk

Fantastic opportunities for Health Care Assistants

Fantastic opportunity for experienced, reliable and enthusiastic Health Care Assistants to work within a small friendly team located in Bournemouth. The team care for elderly clients, some with Dementia, by caring for them either in their own homes or within one of our prestigious Nursing and Care Homes. Your role will be to care for the clients and make sure they receive a high quality of care and support at all times. To promote independence whilst supporting them with their everyday needs. The ideal candidate must have good communication skills, be very hands on with a calm and patient manner and work well within a team, but also able to work alone. A car driver is essential. In return you will be offered a good rate of pay with ongoing support and training. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a professional and friendly team where excellent care is considered a priority. If you feel you have all the qualities and skills that we are looking for please apply today! Any successful applicant will be subject to references and a full enhanced CRB disclosure. Contact Mike for more details and an application form on care@homecareangels. co.uk

Administrator

We are seeking an experienced ADMINISTRATOR to join our busy lettings office in Bournemouth, no lettings experience necessary! You will be providing essential support which will include general administration, answering the telephone, multitasking, organising repairs and maintenance for all our managed properties and a keen eye for attention to detail. Hours are Monday – Friday 9.30am – 5.30pm and one in three Saturdays 9.30am – 12.00 Noon. Salary is negotiable depending on experience. Please send us your CV by post at Northwood, 721 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, BH7 6AQ or alternatively by e-mail Northwood@ BournemouthUK.com

Landscape Gardeners

We are a well known established business in Dorset, part of the Garden Centre Group. We run a team of skilled gardeners, who carry out grounds maintenance of prestigious commercial sites and we are looking to recruit two full time permanent people to join the team. The positions will mainly include regular grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, hedge cutting, weeding, etc and will also occasionally include soft landscaping (turfing and planting) of private and commercial grounds. The candidates MUST HAVE long standing previous practical experience, with a minimum of 3 years full time working in the industry, horticultural/ plant knowledge and a full driving license. A trailer licence and current pesticidespraying certificate would be an advantage. The job invoves working Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Salary £6.45 per hour + staff discount, uniform, free parking If you wish to apply for this vacancy then please send your CV by email to jobs@ stewarts.co.uk or post to Miss Rebecca Moy, Stewarts Landscaping, God's Blessing Lane, Broomhill, Holt Wimborne BH21 7DF Closing date: 31st October 2011

Chef De Partie - Four Star Hotel Our client is a well known four star hotel on the prestigous East Cliff and are looking to recruit a talented Chef De Partie to join the team, the main responsibilties are as follows: Supervise and assist in the instruction of team members in preparation and assembly of finished dishes and quality standards. Ensure that portion control specifications are adhered to. Ensure that foodstuffs entering the kitchen are correctly stored and that stocks are rotated. Monitoring of cleaning and temperature check schedules and ensuring that all stated requirements are fully and timely met. Ensure that when staff operate and clean kitchen equipment they adhere strictly to correct procedures and comply with hygiene and safety regulations. Supervising receipt of deliveries, undertaking delivery controls, authorised acceptances by signature and overseeing correct storage and goods received. Ensure that work areas are kept clean and tidy at all times and that foodstuffs are handled in a safe and hygienic manner. To apply please send your cv to: suzie@ quantum-recruitment. co.uk

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