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Moorlands, Stewardstonbury
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FEATURE HOME: Moorlands
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Attwater & Liell Solicitors
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James Lawlor Reports...
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Whiskers Solicitors
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Repton Park
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Chigwell Office Properties
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Moorlands BURY ROAD, SEWARDSTONBURY
An exceptional family residence situated within what is popularly regarded as the area’s premier road and backing onto the 10th Green of West Essex Golf Course. This property has been the subject of a major refurbishment programme to the exacting standards of the current vendors. The property combines an immaculate traditional exterior with a modern contemporary interior to suit the needs of the modern family.
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Bowling & Co Solicitors
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Gerard Houlihan Reports...
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FEATURE APARTMENTS: Theydon Towers
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Woodford Office Properties
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Loughton Office Properties
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Elite Homes
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FEATURE HOME: Purcell House
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Elite Homes
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Bang & Olufsen
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Olympus Tiles / Barclay Oval Cleaning Group
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Lettings Elite Homes
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Urban Myth Kitchens
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Lettings
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COSTLY, UNPLEASANT AND AVOIDABLE A surprising number of cases arising out of contested wills come before the courts each year and the large majority of these are avoidable. Such cases can arise for a variety of reasons, one of which is that a will is known to have been made, but cannot be found. One such ‘lost will’ case was heard in which the original of the will was said to be lost and a photocopy of the alleged will was put before the court for verification. Behind the case was a not uncommon story. A father died and the copy of his will favoured one of his sons, with whom he had lived for several years. The main asset of the estate was the family home and this was left to the son, with the residue of the estate divided between the other children. If the will was ruled to be invalid, they stood to inherit far more, under the intestacy rules, and they contested the validity of the will. They argued that the will was forged and that if it was not, then the deceased must have revoked and intentionally destroyed the original. They argued that their father hoarded documents and that he would have kept the original of the will if it still represented his wishes. The evidence of a handwriting expert, concerning the authenticity of the will, was inconclusive. However, the court heard a great deal of independent evidence that confirmed that the deceased had indeed intended to give the family home to his son on his death. Furthermore, witnesses were produced who recognised the photocopy as being that of the original will which they had been asked to witness.
The judge ruled that the photocopied will be accepted as valid. The necessity of taking this case to court resulted in unnecessary costs and no doubt a considerable amount of ill-feeling in the family. The legal proceedings also delayed the administration of the estate for a very considerable period. This circumstance could easily have been avoided had the original of the will been prepared with the benefit of professional advice and retained in a safe place which was known to the family. Making a will at Attwater & Liell and storing it with us is not expensive and can avoid a great deal of unnecessary cost, delay and, possibly, acrimony between surviving members of the family. It also gives you the re-assurance that, at what will be a difficult and distressing time for your family, there will be someone immediately on hand to help them navigate the probate procedures and to ensure that your intentions as to the disposal of your estate are realised as you would wish.
For advice on cohabitation agreements, please contact our Family department at either our Loughton or Harlow offices. LOUGHTON OFFICE 147 High Road, Loughton, Essex IG10 4LY
HARLOW OFFICE Rothwell House, The High, Harlow, Essex CM20 1LQ
tel. 020 8508 2111 fax. 020 8508 8879 email. loughton@attwaterliell.co.uk
tel. 01279 638888 fax. 01279 639970 email. >harlow@attwaterliell.co.uk
The Perfect Suburb Regular readers of our Inhouse magazine will know that for many years I have been championing the benefits of living in our leafy suburbs, and now it seems the London property media are starting to see our part of Essex in a much better light. Gone are the old ‘birds of a feather’ clichés. The hot topic of the day, according to the Evening Standard, is the rise of the Super Suburb. Driven by research that has highlighted the number of £1m plus properties in areas surrounding London. It is apparent that all the areas covered by our Lawlors offices feature way up the list. The North East London cluster of high value properties are included in the areas of Chigwell, High Beech, Loughton and Woodford Green, and are all recognised as top locations. As you will see many of the properties featured throughout the pages of this magazine comfortably fit into this criteria. The forthcoming development of Chigwell Grange by Byrne Estates will certainly push our local profile even higher, with over 30 luxury homes to be built in the near future. In nearby Theydon Road, Epping Lawlors have successfully launched four fantastic converted apartments onto the market with prices ranging from £950,000 to £1.5m. Demand is high with staff inundated with enquiries from serious buyers looking to down-size to these apartments.
...we can certainly anticipate high demand throughout the area... The desire to retain a fantastic standard of accommodation but shed the top floor is a top priority in the area for many people, but the desire to stay in the area is what supports these values. A development of luxury homes expected to achieve in excess of £2m will shortly be available in the Loughton area. I have seen probably my first £10m property recently and at least two other properties that can touch the £4m mark. If these properties are anything to go by then we can certainly anticipate high demand throughout the area and a competitive position at the top of most ‘desirable suburb list’.
James Lawlor PARTNER F.N.A.E.A
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. . . n i a p S o t o s d an enter the Notary You have finished your property transactions in England and decide, for whatever reason, that it is time to embark on the adventure of buying a property abroad. All is going swimmingly well – you have found your property, you have arranged finance in the foreign country and you have instructed a local lawyer. Out of the blue arrives a bundle of papers with the instruction that they are to be notarised and returned to the foreign lawyer as a matter of urgency. The papers are partly in a foreign language, which you cannot understand, although it appears that some of them have been translated by the lawyer, but what do you do next? The answer is simple, if perhaps not too helpful. Find a Notary Public. So what is a Notary Public He is one of only 800 persons in England who can notarise documents for use abroad. Many solicitors think they have this qualification also, but they are wrong. The majority of notaries are solicitors, but their notarial practice is carried on completely separately and independently from their practice as a solicitor, although usually within the same office of their firm. Most towns or business centres have a notary in the locality. A notary’s authority stems from his permission to practice, which is still granted by the Archbishop of Canterbury and is one of the last vestiges of the old ecclesiastical law. Having found your notary he will ask you to attend before him, together with any other persons who have to sign, with evidence of identity, [usually your passport], the documents that you have received from abroad and his fees. Charges are on an hourly basis and will vary between £250 and £300. Since it will take at least 15 minutes to deal with your notarial requirements you will find that there will often be a minimum charge in the region of £70.00. After your visit to the notary you will leave with your documents, boasting an impressive display of seals and stamps, but you may not yet be finished. Your instructions from the foreign lawyer might also have asked you to have the documents “legalised”. This next step [which can be organised for you by the notary for an additional charge] involves taking or sending the documents to the Foreign & Commonwealth Office in London where an “apostille” will be affixed. Rarely
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some countries may still not be satisfied and you may need to attend the Embassy or Consulate of the foreign country in London to have further authentication attached. One way or another you have now met all the requirements of your foreign lawyer and are able to return the documents to him, so what has this done? The whole purpose of the exercise is to authenticate the documents so that they can be relied upon in the foreign country. Of course all of this could have been avoided had you signed the documents abroad and the procedure is only necessary when you are signing documents in this country for use out of the English jurisdiction. Most countries have different requirements from others, American documents being a particular example, and in America requirements even vary from state to state, but the notary will know this and be able to advise if things are unclear from the instructions you have received from abroad. Another example of when notarial services will be required, is if you are involved in a company that is establishing itself in business abroad. The company may be opening a bank account, appointing a local agent, assigning the benefit of a patent or trade mark, etc and all the documentation necessary, if being signed on behalf of the company in England, will invariably need to be notarised. You can usually find a notary within a reasonable distance, although as you approach London they tend to be light on the ground since until recently members of the Scriveners’ Company based in the City of London had the sole right to notarise documents there and within 3 miles. Scriveners still exist and are almost exclusively still based within the City and practise purely as such, not also as solicitors. They are the smallest profession in the country and in addition to providing the notarial service will also be able to interpret and translate documents since their members within each firm will be familiar with most of the common languages of the world.
For further advice, contact :STEPHEN THIRSK
GERRY SMITH
Notary Public
Notary Public
445 High Road, Woodford Green, Essex IG8 0XE
265 High Street, Epping, Essex CM16 4BS
Tel. No. 0208 505 4777
Tel. No. 01992 561111
Email: stephen.thirsk@whiskers.co.uk
E:mail: gerry.smith@whiskers.co.uk
REPTON PARK RESIDENTIAL SALES
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS, NEW INSTRUCTION
116 High Road, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 5BJ t: 020 8281 0123 f: 020 8281 0222 e: property.chigwell@lawlors.co.uk Sunday Viewing: 07736 23 44 22
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS, LEASEHOLD
Rosebury Square £849,995
Hazel Lane, The Avenue £579,995
The Manor £530,000
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Four Bedroom Townhouse Three reception rooms Two en suite bathrooms, cloakroom/WC Conservatory, garage/gym
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS, NEW INSTRUCTION
Three Bedroom Semi-Detached Townhouse Kitchen/dining room, utility room, lounge Master bedroom with en suite shower room Cloakroom/WC, TV room/study
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS, LEASEHOLD
Luxury Two Bedroom First Floor Apartment En suite bathroom Kitchen, lounge Two underground parking spaces
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS, LEASEHOLD, NEW INSTRUCTION
Hazel Lane, The Avenue £499,000
Kensington House £559,995
Cadogan House £479,995
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Three Bedroom Link Detached house Two reception rooms, cloakroom/WC Master bedroom with en suite Cul-de-sac location
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS, NEW INSTRUCTION
Spacious Two Bedroom First Floor Apartment Six South facing windows, fitted kitchen/breakfast room Benefits from 850 sq ft lounge, exposed brickwork Integrated sound system throughout, oak floors
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS, LEASEHOLD, NEW INSTRUCTION
Two Bedroom Mews house En suites to both bedrooms Private rear garden, two parking spaces Communal grounds
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS, LEASEHOLD, NEW INSTRUCTION
Hazel Lane, The Avenue £369,995
Cheltenham House £349,995
Wentworth House £309,995
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Three Bedroom End of Terrace house Two Reception Rooms Ground Floor Cloakroom Approx 90ft rear garden
Two Bedroom First Floor Luxury Apartment Kitchen/breakfast room En suite to master bedroom Two underground parking spaces
One Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment Kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom/WC En suite bathroom, allocated parking No on-going chain
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A selection of properties currently for sale in Chigwell and surrounding areas.
NEW INSTRUCTION
Tomswood Road £950,000 • • • •
Chigwell Park £1,050,000
Four Double Bedroom Detached Residence Master bedroom with en suite Kitchen/breakfast room, no on-going chain Ground floor cloakroom, two reception rooms
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS, NEW INSTRUCTION
• Four Bedroom Detached family home
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
• Kitchen/breakfast room, wet room
Dacres Gate, Fyfield £789,995 • • • •
• Lounge, family room, study • Approx 60ft rear garden
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS, NEW INSTRUCTION
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS, NEW INSTRUCTION
Five Bedroom Mid-Terraced residence Secure gated development with off-street parking Kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom/WC Three en-suites plus family bathroom
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS, NEW INSTRUCTION
Dacre Gardens £749,995
Manor Road £689,995
Chester Road £669,995
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Four Bedroom Detached house Three spacious reception rooms Kitchen/breakfast room, utility room En suite to master bedroom, detached garage
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Four Bedroom Detached property Three reception rooms, cloakroom/WC En suite to master bedroom Detached garage, no on-going chain
Four Bedroom Detached property Three reception rooms Approximately 90ft rear garden No on-going chain
116 High Road, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 5BJ t: 020 8281 0123 f: 020 8281 0222 e: property.chigwell@lawlors.co.uk Sunday Viewing: 07736 23 44 22
Please call 020 8281 0123 for more information on these and many more.
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
Millwell Crescent £649,995
Fontayne Avenue £625,000
Chigwell Park Drive £579,995
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Four Bedroom Detached residence Dressing room and en suite to master bedroom Guest Cloakroom No ongoing chain
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
Three Bedroom Semi-Detached house Two reception rooms, cloakroom/WC Potential to extend subject to planning Approx 70ft rear garden, off-street parking
Three Bedroom Semi-Detached house Open plan lounge and dining room, loft space Planning permission granted Approximately 75ft rear garden
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS, NEW INSTRUCTION
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
Lambourne Road, Chigwell Row £549,995
Grange Crescent £545,000
Emmaus Way £525,000
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Four Bedroom Detached house En Suite to master bedroom Approximately four years old Double garage
Three Bedroom Semi-Detached house Kitchen with attached morning/breakfast room Two reception rooms plus play room/TV room Parking for approx two vehicles
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
Four Bedroom Detached house Cloakroom/WC, utility room Master Bedroom with En Suite Two reception rooms, garage
LEASEHOLD, NEW INSTRUCTION, EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
Turpins Lane £499,995
Wroxham Way, Oakwood Gates £299,995
Fairview Road £229,995
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Four Bedroom Semi-Detached 1930's home Two reception rooms, guest cloakroom Kitchen/breakfast area, 145ft rear garden Parking for several vehicles with electric gate
Two Bedroom Mid-Terrace house Lounge, conservatory Kitchen, cloakroom/WC Approximately 40' rear garden
Two Bedroom First Floor flat One reception room Close to Grange Hill Station Detached garage
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THEYDON ROAD, EPPING
A unique blend of stunning apartments positioned within a select private woodland setting. This exceptional development is due to be completed in early Spring 2008 and we are pleased to offer early viewings by arrangement. These homes are in the process of complete transformation by sympathetic restoration and conversion to provide a stunning array of accommodation. At the present time the showhome is now open for viewings with the finest appliances and
fittings. Impressive wrought iron double gates open onto the extensive drive which leads to the main entrance. Those seeking a private and secure location will appreciate many exciting features that are being included. At this stage we are inviting interested parties to register with us, so that they may have the first opportunity to view these exceptional properties prior to formal marketing. For full details contact Yvonne Martin at our Loughton office on 8502 5588.
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A selection of properties currently for sale in Loughton and surrounding areas.
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
Alderton Hill £1.65m • • • •
Mott Street, High Beech/Loughton, £1.15m
Character Five Bedroom Detached residence Frontage of approx 80ft & rear garden approx 240ft Three receptions, cloakroom/WC & utility room Master with en-suite, swimming pool & carriage driveway
NEW INSTRUCTION
• Substantial Four Bedroom Detached property
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
• An approx 60ft x 60ft frontage
High Beech Road £425,000 • • • •
• Open plan lounge/dining room & additional family room • Attached garage & sweeping block-paved driveway
NEW INSTRUCTION
Three Bedroom Victorian Mid-Terrace property Short distance to Epping Forest Lounge/diner, cloakroom/WC, kitchen Conservatory, family bathroom & courtyard-style rear garden
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
Roundmead Close £449,000
Avenue Gate, Great Woodcote Park £475,000
The Heights £489,995
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Three Bedroom Semi-Detached residence Off-street parking, double glazing & converted loft room Study area, wet room & lounge Dining room, kitchen & lean-to conservatory
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Three Bedroom Semi-Detached property Situated within this gated development Landscaped communal grounds, ponds & porter's lodge Two receptions, master with en-suite & detached single garage
Four Bedroom Townhouse Two receptions, master with en-suite & family bathroom Double garage & off-street parking Rear garden approx 900sqft over four tiers
165 High Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 4LF t: 020 8502 5588 f: 020 8502 5802 e: property.loughton@lawlors.co.uk Sunday Viewing: 07736 23 44 22
Please call 020 8502 5588 for more information on these and many more.
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS, NEW INSTRUCTION
Hazelwood £550,000
Baldwins Hill £695,000
Smarts Lane £350,000
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Delightful executive family residence Kitchen/breakfast room, garage & cloakroom/WC Lounge/diner, master with en-suite & dressing room Study, family bathroom & off-street parking
Deceptively spacious Two Bedroom Semi-Detached property In the heart of the conservation area of North Loughton Two receptions & kitchen/breakfast room, Cloakroom/WC, both bedrooms with en-suites
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
Delightful End-of-Terrace Three Bedroom character property Close proximity to Epping Forest Lounge/diner, kitchen & bathroom Off-street parking & courtyard-style garden
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
Fallow Fields, Great Woodcote Park £1.15m
Spring Grove £1,095,000
Roundmead Avenue £375,000
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Superb Four/Five Bedroom Detached executive residence Delightful views over communal green & pond Four receptions, heated swimming pool & bespoke kitchen Master with en-suite & dressing room & bedroom two with en-suite
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
Large Six Bedroom Detached family residence Accommodation set over three floors Garden measuring approx. 140ft with panoramic views Two receptions, master with en-suite & family bathroom
Three Bedroom Semi-Detached property Scope for further enlargement, STPP Two receptions, shower room & bathroom/separate WC Attached garage & off-street parking
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
Boleyn Close £549,995
Regents Place, Great Woodcote Park £469,995
Alderton Hill £1.695m
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Four Bedroom Detached family The receptions, cloakroom/WC & utility room Master with en-suite shower & family bathroom Double garage
Three Bedroom End-of-Terrace residence Secure & sought-after gated development Awaiting approval for a double storey extension Single garage & master with en-suite
Delightful Five Bedroom Detached family residence Subject of an extensive remodeling program Accommodation arranged over three floors Carriage driveway, double garage & landscaped rear
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WARREN HEIGHTS, WARREN HILL PRICE GUIDE: ÂŁ2M FREEHOLD EXCLUSIVE AGENTS Four Bedroom Detached family residence situated within this prestigious gated development of only four executive homes. Purcell House offers commanding views over the development and forestland beyond. The current owner has re-decorated to a contemporary modern style with luxury fittings and wireless Wifi and personalised music pad in most rooms. The accommodation comprises; reception hall, sitting room, dining room, family room, study, utility room, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom/WC, cinema room, master bedroom with en-suite dressing & bathroom, bedrooms two & three with en-suites, family shower room & double garage. For further information please contact our Loughton office on 020 8502 5588.
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LAWLORS ELITE LETTINGS
CHURCH LANE, LOUGHTON PRICE: £2,800 pcm EXCLUSIVE AGENTS • AVAILABLE NOW • UNFURNISHED • FOUR BEDROOMS • Self contained annex • Large detached property in one of Loughton's premiere roads, • Easy walking distance to shops and amenities • Viewing highly recommended
For more information, please contact our Lettings Department on
020 8502 3388 KENSINGTON HOUSE, WOODFORD GREEN PRICE: £1,500 pcm EXCLUSIVE AGENTS • AVAILABLE SHORTLY • TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS • UNFURNISHED • Two bathrooms • En suite to Master • Repton Park • Lounge/diner • Appliance fitted kitchen • Parking • 24 hour security
For more information, please contact our Lettings Department on
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BRACKEN DRIVE, CHIGWELL PRICE: £5,000 pcm EXCLUSIVE AGENTS • AVAILABLE NOW • UNFURNISHED • SIX BEDROOM • Family/TV Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Summer House
For more information, please contact our Lettings Department on
020 8502 3388
CARROLL HILL, LOUGHTON PRICE: £2,700 pcm EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
• AVAILABLE NOW • UNFURNISHED/FURNISHED • FOUR BEDROOMS • Kitchen/Diner • Bathoom • Wet room • Off street parking • Ideally located for shops and central line to City and West End
For more information, please contact our Lettings Department on
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RESIDENTIAL LETTINGS
165 High Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 4LF t: 020 8502 3388 e: lettings@lawlors.co.uk
f: 020 8418 7814 w: lawlors.co.uk
Sunday Viewing: 07736 23 44 22 Landlord & Tenant 24h Emergency:07950 497 054
A selection of properties available to let in West Essex and the surrounding areas.
NEW INSTRUCTION, EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
NEW INSTRUCTION
NEW INSTRUCTION, EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
High Road, Loughton £695 pcm
Grosvenor Drive, Loughton £925 pcm
Retreat Way, Chigwell £950 pcm
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AVAILABLE APRIL UNFURNISHED STUDIO APARTMENT Brand new bathroom, kitchen and flooring Double glazing and Gas Central Heating Newly installed entry system
AVAILABLE NOW UNFURNISHED TWO BEDROOMS Newly decorated, Fitted kitchen with washing machine Good size master bedroom Double second bedroom
AVAILABLE NOW TWO BEDROOMS FULLY FURNISHED 2 double bedroom 1st floor apartment, Lounge/diner Appliance fitted kitchen Bathroom/wc with shower
ST ED JU UC D RE NEW INSTRUCTION, EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
NEW INSTRUCTION, EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
NEW INSTRUCTION
High Road, Loughton £975 pcm
Borders Lane, Loughton £1,200 pcm
Hazel Lane, Ilford from £1,295 pcm
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AVAILABLE NOW 3 BEDROOMS UNFURNISHED Spacious living space Newly refurbished Easy access to shops, local amenities and Central line
NEW INSTRUCTION, EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
AVAILABLE NOW THREE BEDROOMS UNFURNISHED Large kitchen and Two double fitted bedrooms Single room Off street Parking for 2 cars and well maintained garden
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
AVAILABLE NOW UNFURNISHED THREE BEDROOMS Appliance fitted kitchen, Family bathroom with shower Ground Floor WC, gated development No smokers, no pets
NEW INSTRUCTION, EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
Fallow Fields, Loughton £1,575 pcm
Cleves Close, Loughton £1,925 pcm
Pump Hill, Loughton £2,700 pcm
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AVAILABLE APRIL UNFURNISHED THREE BEDROOMS En-suite to Master Bedroom, gated development Redecorated throughout Viewing Recommended
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AVAILABLE NOW UNFURNISHED FOUR BEDROOMS En-suite to Master Bedroom Double garaging Close to Loughton Station
AVAILABLE NOW UNFURNISHED FOUR BEDROOMS Sitting Room Garage Off-Street Parking
Despite all the recent media speculation I believe we have now reached a period of stability within the marketplace. Albeit prices are not rising at the moment, but neither are they collapsing. The recent interest rate reduction combined with the Spring market has seen a burst of activity, particularly in our Woodford Green office. We have a substantial number of purchasers on our database at the present time who are in a good position to buy, but are looking at the entire marketplace before submitting offers on properties. If you want to get your property sold there are a few simple points which should be considered when pricing your property. It is vital to price correctly to encourage sufficient interest to attract an offer. If the price is too high the buyer will simply do a quick search on comparable properties via the net and move on.
THE BIDDING ZONE The key is to price within the ‘bidding zone’. This is the price range between your asking price and the price the buyer thinks the property is worth. Obviously the smaller this gap is the greater your chance of selling quickly. It is vital to price accurately to encourage viewing even though your asking price may still be above your buyer’s expectation, it needs to be close enough to tantalise. I believe it is common knowledge that most people stretch for a property if it is what they want and often, what we desire, is beyond our reach. As a general rule we recommend an asking price no higher than 5% over your realistic expectation. This is, of course, not a precise science, but with some proper research and good marketing with Lawlors Property Services we will help you set your price and achieve a sale. Another consideration for vendors to take into account is not just the price you are selling at, but also the price you may be purchasing at. At the end of the day it is all about differentials and thus although you maybe taking a price less than you were expecting, if you were buying your future property at a lower price then you should be no worse off. Buyers are more informed than ever and with so much information regarding house prices available on the net, the sensible vendor looks to attract a buyer, rather than hope for a buyer.
Gerard Houlihan M.N.A.E.A. Sales & Marketing Manager
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A selection of properties currently for sale in Woodford Green and surrounding areas.
NEW INSTRUCTION
Horn Lane £385,000 • Three bedroom family residence • Offers Lounge, Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Rear Garden
The Charter Road £615,000
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
• Four bedroom detached property
EXCLUSIVE AGENT, NEW INSTRUCTION
• Boasts Master Bedroom, En-suite shower room • Rear Garden, off street parking • Transport links to the West End and local Schools
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
Monkhams Drive £675,000 • • • •
LEASEHOLD, EXCLUSIVE AGENT, NEW INSTRUCTION
Four bedroom semi-detached Edwardian residence Offers Dining Room, Lounge and Breakfast Room, Kitchen Offered CHAIN FREE Large Rear Garden
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
Oakland Place £640,000
Percival House £249,995
High Road, Woodford Green £540,000
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Four Bedroom detached property Offers kitchen/diner, lounge, dining room, cloakroom Offered CHAIN FREE Detached garage, off street parking
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Two bedroom ground floor apartment Offers Lounge, Kitchen, Dining Room Boasts Master Bedroom, en-suite Offered CHAIN FREE
Three bedroom Victorian property with spacious Accommodation arranged over three floors Offers Kitchen, Lounge, Dining Room Conservatory, Off street Parking
457 High Road Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0XE t: 020 8506 0828 f: 020 8506 9101 e: property.woodford@lawlors.co.uk Sunday Viewing: 07736 23 44 22
Please call 020 8506 0828 for more information on these and many more.
EXCLUSIVE AGENT, NEW INSTRUCTION
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
EXCLUSIVE AGENT, NEW INSTRUCTION
Forest Approach £499,995
Chiltern Way £495,000
Elm Close £485,000
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• A three bedroom semi detached property • Offers Dining Room, Kitchen, Lounge and Cloakroom • The property boasts both front and rear gardens
• Four bedroom end of terraced property • Three receptions and fitted kitchen • Off street parking for three+ cars
Four bedroom Terraced property Offers three receptions, fitted kitchen/breakfast room Conservatory Off street parking for two cars
EXCLUSIVE AGENT, NEW INSTRUCTION
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
Somerset Close £465,000
Hawthorns £375,000
Chingford Lane £349,995
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Three bedroom Semi detached Townhouse Kitchen/morning Room, Lounge Master Bedroom , En-suite Off street Parking, Garage
NEW INSTRUCTION, LEASEHOLD
Two bedroom Townhouse Situated in this ever-popular cul-de-sac location Offered CHAIN FREE Off street Parking
SHARE OF FREEHOLD, EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
Three bedroom refurbished Victorian terraced house Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two receptions & kitchen/diner Close to local shops, restaurants, bars Landscaped garden with sun deck and patio
EXCLUSIVE AGENT, NEW INSTRUCTION
Churchill Lodge £275,000
Parkmore Close £249,995
Green Walk £225,000
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Ground Floor two bedroom apartment Boasts Kitchen, Sitting room/Dining Room Garage and Communal Parking Property is offered CHAIN FREE
Two bedroom, first floor apartment Surrounded by beautiful communal gardens The apartment has separate Kitchen, Lounge Allocated Parking, Communal Parking
Selection of 4, two bedroom luxury apartments Set within this fully gated development Communal garden, secured communal parking Secured telephone entry system
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LAWLORS ELITE HOMES
THE GLADE, WOODFORD PRICE GUIDE: £995,000 FREEHOLD EXCLUSIVE AGENTS • Six bedroom detached property • Two bathrooms and good sized kitchen/breakfast room • Benefits a 90ft rear garden • Conservatory
For more information, please contact our Woodford Green office on
020 8506 0828
NEW FOREST LANE, CHIGWELL PRICE: £1,495,000 FREEHOLD EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
NEW INSTRUCTION
• Five Bedroom Detached Family home • Two reception rooms and a morning room • En suite bathroom to master bedroom • Approximately 100' landscaped rear garden
For more information, please contact our Chigwell office on
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ALDERTON HILL, LOUGHTON PRICE GUIDE: £1.8M FREEHOLD EXCLUSIVE AGENTS An exceptional newly built Six Bedroom, Five Bathroom Detached Executive home which has just been completed to the exacting standards of current owner. The property offers bright, spacious and flexible living accommodation arranged over three floors for today's modern family
requirements.
Five
Receptions,
kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, carriage driveway and double garage.
For more information, please contact our Loughton office on
020 8502 5588 REGENTS DRIVE, REPTON PARK PRICE: £1,100,000 FREEHOLD • Five Bedroom Detached Residence • Three reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room • En suites to two bedrooms • Secluded garden of a Southerly aspect
For more information, please contact our Chigwell office on
020 8281 0123
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LAWLORS ELITE HOMES
ALDERTON HILL, LOUGHTON PRICE GUIDE:£2.6M FREEHOLD EXCLUSIVE AGENTS Exceptional Six Bedroom Detached executive family residence.
Positioned in a secluded
position & boasting: reception hall, drawing room, study, family room, bar room, kitchen, conservatory, dining room, utility area, master bedroom with en-suite dressing room & bathroom, bedroom two with en-suite shower room, revision area, two family bathrooms, games
room.
Annex
accommodation
comprising: sitting room, kitchen, bedroom with en-suite.
For more information, please contact our Loughton office on
020 8502 5588
WOODLAND CLOSE WOODFORD GREEN FREEHOLD
PRICE GUIDE: £975,000 EXCLUSIVE AGENTS NEW INSTRUCTIONS
• Six bedroom executive family residence • Prestigious cul-de sac location. • Dining Room, Lounge, Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Garage, Rear garden
For more information, please contact our Woodford Green office on
020 8506 0828
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MONKHAMS LANE WOODFORD GREEN PRICE GUIDE: £999,995 EXCLUSIVE AGENTS
FREEHOLD
• A five bedroom detached property • Loft conversion, three en-suite bathrooms, character features • Approximate 70ft rear garden. • Driveway with parking for numerous vehicles
For more information, please contact our Woodford Green office on
020 8506 0828 FOREST LANE, CHIGWELL PRICE: £1,450,000 FREEHOLD • Detached Five Bedroom residence • Six reception rooms, utility room • Two en suites and a dressing room • Cloakroom/WC, detached double garage
For more information, please contact our Chigwell office on
020 8281 0123
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