W O R K I N G T O G E T H E R I S W H AT S E T S U S A P A R T
ISSUE 9 AUTUMN 2014
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W E L C O M E TO O U R L AT E S T I S S U E O F M AY F A I R P O R T F O L I O Publication coincides with what may well prove to be a pivotal point in the property market cycle. The first half of 2014 was a runaway success in most areas with high volumes of interest and transactions. Prices responded accordingly and reports from various official sources show sharp price increases in many parts of the country but especially the South East. But by June it almost seemed that there was a reality check going on and even the white-hot Central London market was seen to be cooling down. Note that I didn’t say slowing down. But there was less frenzied activity. Now, with the run up to winter and a general election year ahead, we think that the property market will stabilise. This is great news for buyers and sellers. Nobody likes being rushed into decisions and this market will give people a little more time to take stock and make well-considered decisions. There certainly seems no lack of great properties coming onto the market across all areas, as this edition of Portfolio will show. I do hope that you enjoy turning the pages and that something jumps out at you. But please remember this selection is only the tip of the iceberg. There are plenty more wonderful properties where they came from.
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15 The American Dream: We look at Mayfair Office’s growing arm in the USA and a selection of properties available on the other side of the pond
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22 Style Concepts: Bathrooms. Inspirational design for your bathroom 30 Time to Shut up? Stephen Kear explains the benefits of installing window shutters and blinds in to the home
Nick Churton Mayfair Office
37 Style & Function: Winter nights. As the nights draw in we look at stylish items to make the home feel that bit cosier 43 Viva Vila Vita: We take a trip to one of Portugal’s finest hotels – Vila Vita Parc 47 I can hear music. The best music streaming systems for your home
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N E W G AT E L A N E – £ 1 , 2 0 0 , 0 0 0 Set in a semi-rural location in the Peel Common area of Stubbington, midway between Fareham and Lee On Solent, this property was built by the present vendor in 1997 then extended in later years. Accessed via electronically operated gates and a sweeping driveway, the house, garaging and grounds cover an area of over 1 acre. Ground floor entertaining facilities which overlook the large patio areas & landscaped rear garden, include a large sitting room with attractive inglenook fireplace and fitted drinks bar, a garden room and games room. The impressive kitchen dining room is fitted with ‘Corian’ worksurfaces and a central island unit; with a utility room leading off. Other ground floor rooms include a living room with library recess, dining room and study plus a downstairs cloakroom. Upstairs are four double bedrooms, three ensuites and a main bathroom.
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This large Victorian family home has a wonderful welcoming atmosphere, generously proportioned accommodation, views across exceptionally Southsea Common and is well suited to family life or entertaining. The south westerly aspectAnmakes it a bright, light and airy home with off road parking for up to five cars and an enclosed rear garden. Conveniently located with easy access to Southsea seafront, PHONE: 09 approx. 800m from the beach and Palmerston Road precinct. The flexible accommodation provides spacious living for families or those looking for a home and income. The main house provides a large drawing room, dining room, open plan kitchen dining room, eight bedrooms including three ensuites, a separate shower room and a main bathroom. The self contained garden apartment comprises living room, kitchen, two double bedrooms, ensuite, study area & bathroom. The property also boasts a roof terrace with views & a decked terrace leading from the kitchen/dining room.
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C R A N E S W AT E R P A R K – 8 9 5 , 0 0 0 Fry & Kent are delighted to offer for sale this superior link detached home located in the prestigious Craneswater Park of Southsea, just a stones throw from the seafront and Canoe Lake. Internally, the accommodation comprises entrance hall, living room with feature bay windows, study, 29’ kitchen dining room, five double bedrooms, master also boasting feature bays, bathroom to the first floor and shower room to the second floor. Gated driveway, front garden, enclosed rear garden and detached garage.
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BEMBRIDGE CRESCENT – £670,000 Fry & Kent are pleased to offer for sale this substantial detached home, located close to the seafront and Canoe Lake, on Bembridge Crescent. The property boasts a front garden, enclosed rear garden and a detached double garage with parking to the front of the garage. This home comprises entrance hall, two reception rooms, kitchen dining room, utility room, downstairs cloakroom, basement for storage, five double bedrooms, main bathroom and separate shower room.
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C A R M A RT H E N AV E N U E – £ 4 7 5 , 0 0 0 A five bedroom semi-detached house located in one of Drayton’s premier locations. The house is a mix of original character and modern living. The accommodation comprises two reception rooms, a modern fitted kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom and utility room, five bedrooms, ensuite and bathroom. This home offers great size family accommodation and views. Outside is a large west facing rear garden with raised sun deck and off street parking to the front.
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133 HIGH STREET – £500,000 Fry & Kent are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Grade II Listed home, located on the High Street in Old Portsmouth, close to the Seafront, the Camber, Spice Island and Gunwharf Quays. Extensively refurbished, the internal accommodation comprises entrance hall, living room, dining room, kitchen with modern units and chimney recess space for Range style cooker, third reception room, three double bedrooms, modern en suite shower room and main bathroom. Externally, this home boasts an enclosed courtyard garden.
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AU C K L A N D ROA D E A S T – £ 3 7 9 , 9 9 5 Fry & Kent are pleased to offer for sale this recently refurbished end of terraced home, situated in Auckland Road East, a sought after Central Southsea location, boasting off road parking for two cars and an enclosed garden. Internally, the property boasts two reception rooms, one of which could be used as a fourth double bedroom, kitchen dining room, utility area, first floor bathroom, second floor shower room and three double bedrooms.
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ANSON COURT – £640,000 Located within Gunwharf Quays, this unique dual aspect second floor apartment boasts a 24’ balcony, direct views of the marina, Portsmouth Harbour and the Canalside plus two allocated parking spaces located within the secure, gated car park. The accommodation comprises entrance hall, spacious living room with feature bay window, contemporary kitchen with integrated appliances and breakfast bar, master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and ensuite, second double bedroom and a bathroom.
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E A S T E R N PA R A D E – £ 3 , 5 0 0 P C M Fry & Kent are able to offer to let, this unique and substantial, detached seafront home, with direct and panoramic views of the Solent, also boasting a swimming pool, detached garage, gated parking and lower ground floor games room, gym, bathroom. The first and second floor accommodation comprises impressive entrance hall, three reception rooms, large 33’ kitchen dining room, study, six double bedrooms and several bathrooms.
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MARINE COURT – £1,500 PCM Fry & Kent are pleased to offer to let this modern end of terraced home, boasting views from the master bedroom and second floor of the Solent. The accommodation comprises entrance hall, L shaped kitchen dining room, first floor living room, four bedrooms, ensuite and main bathroom. Externally, the integral garage is accessed via the driveway, there is an enclosed rear garden and two balconies, from the living room and the master bedroom.
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Specialising in property along Britain’s beautiful 7,760-mile coastline; Mayfair Coast is a network of elite estate agents with more than 60 offices, dedicated to property in the country’s finest and most exciting coastal locations.
150 Mayfair Group offices overseas. Linked through the powerful Mayfair Office website, www.mayfairoffice.co.uk, which features some 16,000 properties, your local office can put you in touch with expert firms in other parts of the country or abroad to help those relocating for work, economic, retirement or lifestyle reasons. What is the most effective thing we can do to help you buy or sell property? The answer is to put you in touch with the best and leading estate agent in the place you want to be – the sort of firm that you would willingly recommend to friends or family. Indeed, the Mayfair Group is like a family, a family of experts in all types of property. Experts in local, regional, national and international property marketing; experts in internet property marketing; experts even in coastal property and equestrian property. Working together is what sets us apart. Above all we are experts in property where you live. And that makes us the most important property experts of all. The Mayfair Office team can be contacted on 020 7467 5330, www.mayfairoffice.co.uk | www.mayfairinternationalrealty.com
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Equestrian property buyers require houses with a wide range of facilities in many price ranges. To help them is Mayfair Equestrian, a highly effective network of agents across Britain that specialises in understanding the needs of those looking to purchase equestrian property.
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Mayfair International Realty brings together the finest luxury real estate with the very best brokers and agents from across the globe. An unsurpassed local knowledge, bound tightly with a rare talent to market effectively in the international domain, ensures buyers and sellers that a Mayfair International Realty member firm is best for choice, experience, expertise, service and results.
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The American Dream
ONE OF THE MANY AREAS IN WHICH T H E M AY F A I R G R O U P E X C E L S I S I N THE USA. IT IS A BRITISH PROPERTY S U C C E S S S TO R Y T H AT – F R O M A S TA N D I N G S TA R T T E N Y E A R S A G O – OUR NETWORK OF OFFICES IN THE US NOW STRETCHES FROM C O A S T T O C O A S T. The interaction between Britain and America has never been greater. Nor has the travel between the two nations. There is a strong connection between London and New York on both business and tourism fronts: the interest in owning a sunny retreat in Florida makes the state a top destination for Europeans: Los Angeles has a huge number of Britons living there because of the film and show business industries, whilst Houston in Texas draws people from all over the world to work in the leading medical, energy and aerospace industries based there. The Mayfair Group represents the leading independent real estate brokers in all of these cities and many more besides. Boston’s place as a global leader in education is secure with universities such as Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Here we have a member firm which also specialises in glorious Cape Cod. For serious yachtsmen Newport, Rhode Island will be a draw, while Washington DC is home to diplomats and politicians from all over the world. From the southern charm of Savannah in Georgia where JCB have their American base to the ski slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Utah and the Sierra Nevada around Lake Tahoe, the Mayfair Group has something to offer everyone. The style and diversity of the properties offered for sale by our US members is amazing. So are their fine reputations. Among those on the market today is the home of triple Oscar winning musician Marvin Hamlisch and former homes of film stars Patrick Stewart, Bette Grable and Bob Hope. We can offer jaw-dropping waterside luxury in Florida and exquisite weatherboard cottages and houses in New England. From our website - mayfairinternational.com - you can join the super-powerful in Georgetown, Washington DC or the super-rich in Manhattan. You can also find Elvis Presley’s honeymoon house in Palm Springs, California. The Mayfair Group has a global influence in property at home in the UK and overseas. Our member firms share in that influence making them some of the most well-connected estate agents on the planet.
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S A N TA B A R B A R A , C A L I F O R N I A – US $3,995,000 Magnificent Palladian-style villa in Mediterranean-looking, sun-drenched setting overlooking the ocean. No detail missed. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room, manicured 3.5 acre garden with classic pool. Superb!
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T R E A S U R E I S L A N D, F L O R I DA – US $4,100,000 ‘Villa La Serenissima’ a one-of-a-kind waterfront estate featuring 7,984 SF of living space, 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, in-law suite and deepwater dock and protected harbourage for a 75’ yacht.
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M I S H A U M P O I N T, D A R T M O U T H - M A S S A C H U S E T T S – US $25,000,000 Cape Cod. Designed by famed architect Robert A.M. Stern and featured on the cover of Architectural Digest, this Shingle Style masterpiece and spacious guesthouse are perfectly sited to embrace the full scope of its 270 degree ocean views.
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O Y S T E R B A Y, N E W Y O R K – US $2,995,000 A unique and exceptional home on the Gold Cost of Long Island, set at the end of a long private driveway and overlooking 2.5 gorgeous acres of botanical gardens and a sparkling new heated in-ground pool. No expense has been spared and no detail overlooked..
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SOUTH CHEAM – GUIDE PRICE £4,500,000 A magnificent Regency style newly built residence offering approaching 7600 square feet of stunning accommodation majestically combining the graciousness of the early nineteenth century with outstanding twenty first century luxury and excellent sustainable energy Code 3 building practices. The property is beautifully situated amidst glorious south backing grounds bordering Downs and Golf Course in prestigious private setting in a highly desirable area well placed for highly regarded schools, golf courses, health clubs and parks, combining London and Surrey lifestyles.
SOUTH CHEAM – GUIDE PRICE £1,950,000 An outstanding Berkeley Homes built luxury detached residence in a prime private road setting and backing south onto Banstead Downs Golf Club with glorious gardens, impressive frontage, driveway and double garage. The generously proportioned accommodation includes a grand reception hall with a splendid split staircase leading to a magnificent first floor galleried landing, 3 superb receptions, study, large kitchen/breakfast room, utility, 2 cloakrooms, 5 double bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, gas central heating, double glazing, integrated Hi-Fi and more.
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SOUTH CHEAM – £1,350,000. A magnificent classical double-fronted detached character residence of great beauty and charm situated on a bold corner plot in an ultra-convenient location for Cheam mainline station, shops, restaurants and schools. The generous accommodation comprises entrance porch, reception hall, cloakroom/WC, 2 large receptions, kitchen/breakfast room, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, carriage driveway, 2 garages, rear 90’ x 92’ garden, gas central heating, leaded-light windows, parquet flooring, Inglenook fireplace. Considerable scope for extension to both side and rear (subject to planning permission).
SOUTH CHEAM – GUIDE PRICE £1,100,000. An outstanding detached character family property offering comprehensively refurbished accommodation and occupying an impressive secluded plot in a highly favoured South Cheam location. The beautifully appointed accommodation includes reception hall, cloakroom, 3 receptions, luxury kitchen/breakfast room, utility/boiler room, 4 double bedrooms, 2 en-suites plus family bathroom and benefits from gas central heating and double glazing. The villages of Cheam and Belmont provide a vibrant mix of cafes, restaurants, local shops, bus routes and train stations.
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SOUTH CHEAM – GUIDE PRICE £1,000,000 A stunning and remarkably spacious Burton built residence located in a highly desirable convenient South Cheam position, comprising entrance porch, reception hall, cloakroom/WC, 2 receptions, conservatory, breakfast room, kitchen, utility room, 5 bedrooms, bathroom, separate WC, integral garage, in-out driveway, secluded south-west facing 140’ rear gardens, gas central heating, double glazing, woodblock flooring. The property is offered for sale with the benefit of no ongoing chain and offers considerable scope for extension (subject to planning permission).
SOUTH CHEAM – GUIDE PRICE £925,000 Christies are delighted to offer this splendid detached character Burton built family residence enjoying a favoured corner plot location overlooking Banstead Downs Golf Club and with ready access onto the Downs for pleasant countryside walks. The property has a particularly broad and impressive frontage with a sweeping gated carriage driveway, reception hall, cloakroom, 2 receptions, kitchen/ breakfast room, conservatory, family room, 5 bedrooms, family bathroom, gas central heating and double glazing. There is excellent potential to extend subject to planning permission.
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CHEAM – GUIDE PRICE £850,000 A resplendent detached older style character property enjoying a highly sought-after location and benefitting from an impressive frontage, own driveway, attached garage and a delightful secluded rear garden with patio, lawns and charming climber clad pergola seating area offering a delightful environment in which to unwind and relax. The accommodation comprises a splendid reception hall, 2 elegant receptions, fitted kitchen/breakfast room, excellent utility and covered sideway, 4 extremely generous double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, gas central heating and double glazing.
C H E A M V I L L AG E – G U I D E P R I C E £ 6 2 5 , 0 0 0 An exceptionally attractive Mock Tudor semi-detached family home enjoying a grass-verged and tree-lined setting in one of the most sought-after roads in Cheam Village, well placed for schools, shops, bus routes and station. The generous accommodation includes spacious hall, cloakroom, 2 large receptions, kitchen/breakfast room, charming loggia, good sized landing, 3 excellent bedrooms, bathroom, separate WC, garage, driveway with ample parking, gas central heating, double glazing, well established charming rear garden with patio area.
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T H E W E L L H O U S E , W E AV E R I N G . – OFFERS IN EXCESS OF £450,000 The Well House is totally unique property. The Grade II listed property is the oldest house in the ancient Hamlet of Grove Green and is situated in a large country garden that measures approximately 2/3 of an acre and adjacent to woodlands. The property comprises a well-proportioned dining room with an attractive fire place as well as a double aspect lounge with a fantastic inglenook fireplace with an oak bressummer and copper canopy. The modern kitchen which also gives access to the dining room and garden benefits from a range of attractive units and a Rayburn cooker. To the first floor is the master bedroom with inglenook fireplace and en-suite shower room, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The house has been continually maintained and appropriately renovated across the years, but always with a sympathetic and understanding feeling for the age and status of such a historic property.
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B L AC K B E R RY FA R M , B O B B I N G – OFFERS IN EXCESS OF £800,000 Blackberry Farm is a pleasant farmhouse set in approximately 8.5 acres of land with no near neighbours. Originally a small farmhouse, the property has been extended and modernised over recent years and has been maintained to a high standard by the current vendors. The farmhouse is well proportioned and benefits from a spacious sitting room with log burner, 25ft farmhouse kitchen/diner with aga and views over the surrounding fields and countryside, also to the ground floor is an entrance area, downstairs cloakroom, lounge with open fireplace and formal dining room.To the first floor the landing leads to the four good size bedrooms and two bathrooms with far reaching views of open countryside and paddocks.This property would make the ideal family home or would similarly suit an investor, due to amount of land and potential outbuilding conversions available. Blackberry Farm really does have heaps of development potential and a viewing is highly recommended.
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STEPHEN KEAR OF THOMAS SANDERSON DISCUSSES WHY SHUTTERS A R E S U C H A N AT T R A C T I V E W I N D O W C O V E R I N G P R O P O S I T I O N , B OT H A E S T H E T I C A L LY A N D F U N C T I O N A L LY. There are not many parts of a home that look equally great from the outside as in; however for anyone who has been to a property with high quality shutters adorning the windows, they deliver a real ‘wow’ factor. Offering a huge level of versatility and style in both classic and contemporary properties, window shutters are enjoying a real renaissance of late. People love the smart clean lines that shutters offer. They work equally well on their own, or if you want to retain that cosy feel they can still be dressed with curtains.
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They provide an eco-friendly alternative to warming the house offering up to 40% extra insulation. Other benefits include: • Keep rooms warm in the winter and cool in the summer • Have louvres that tilt and allow you to regulate the light • Make your home feel more secure as nobody can tell if you are in or out • Fold back completely when you want them open
• Really help with anybody that suffers from allergies • Significant amount of noise reduction • Can be manufactured in any colour, and a multitude of styles to match your room design Shutters work fabulously in a Bay Window without interrupting your window sills. When the shutters are fitted they will look like they always belonged. The panels of the shutter line up with the window frames and the attention to detail is second to none. Sash Windows – how about two shutter panels, one for the top and one for the bottom tier on tier? Half open during the day to let the light in at the top and closed at night to give that warm cosy feeling. Bedrooms – For those whose night’s sleep is disturbed in the early morning when first light breaks, consider complementing a shutter with a discreet remote control blackout blind. This product is extremely versatile, by day the shutters can be folded back completely, if you are out they can be closed up with the louvres tilted, and at night with the blind rolled down you can enjoy total ‘black out’. Wetrooms – In these areas where they are likely to be exposed
to water and intense humidity a UPVC shutter would provide the perfect solution as it would stand up to the job perfectly! Café Style – Fitted to the lower half of the window so they stop people being able to look in, yet are fully open on the top allowing lots of light to come in. Often these will be installed in front rooms, bedrooms and flats on upper floors where they are overlooked. Shaped Windows – if you ever wondered how to cover your odd shape window then it is very likely that you could make a design feature of it by installing shutters. Shutters on Tracks – for large expanses of glass, tracked shutters are a great option and make a fabulous design statement. They fold back at either end of the room discreetly when opened back and allow the light to gently diffuse into the room when closed during the day and give privacy and security at night. Overall, shutters provide a great solution for any property; not only do they add to the beauty of your home, add a number of functional benefits, they also can add to its value. Stephen Kear designs for Thomas Sanderson, manufacturers of bespoke blinds & shutters. For more information: www.thomas-sanderson.co.uk Quote ref: Q9272.
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CLIVEDEN, SUNNINGDALE, BERKSHIRE – £2,400,000 A seven bedroom detached private home of Georgian inspired elegance. Cliveden is a magnificent new build situated on the prestigious Charters Road in Sunningdale. The luxury accommodation of 7,309 square foot consists of a grand entrance hall, luxury fitted kitchen/breakfast room with family room, separate dining room, study and sitting room. Offering spacious bedrooms with en-suite facilities and walk-in wardrobe/dressing areas, top floor media/games room with kitchenette, as well as secondary accommodation above the garage.
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S A N B Y, V I R G I N I A W A T E R , S U R R E Y – £ 1 , 3 9 5 , 0 0 0 Sanby is an impressive five bedroom detached residence in the sought-after Wentworth Estate. Exquisitely dressed by Alexander James Interiors, this superb family home provides exceptional accommodation over three floors. To the ground floor the kitchen is equipped with handcrafted and painted luxury units, Miele appliances, a Range Master cooker, Faber chimney extractor, ISE cold/ boiling water tap and solid granite worktops throughout. The master bedroom has a luxury dressing room and impressive bathroom. The home benefits from Apple TV, Sonos Home music System and underfloor heating to the ground floor.
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W H I T E F R I A R S , A S C O T, BERKSHIRE – £3,500,000 A unique and exceptionally adaptable character property located in the heart of this exclusive residential area. The property is positioned on a substantial plot c.07 acres, benefitting from a southerly aspect. Arranged over three floors, the accommodation includes six bedrooms, four reception rooms, games and cinema room, conservatory, au pair suite, indoor swimming pool, substantial garden, garaging and workshop.
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THE WILLOWS, CHOBHAM, SURREY – £2,395,000 Exceptional period home in a glorious semi-rural setting. Accommodation comprises; entrance hall, cloakroom, sitting room, dining/family room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, study, conservatory/garden room, annexe, formal gardens, meadows, paddocks and woodland, in all approximately 15 acres.
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HANNAMS, CHOBHAM, SURREY– £1,895,000 Set along a quiet rural lane, is this impressive, character, five bedroom country house, dated circa 1920s with equestrian facilities, within substantial grounds approaching 7.5 acres, in a sought-after location. Further accommodation includes; six reception rooms, four bathrooms, a conservatory, double garage and ample driveway parking for several vehicles.
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G R E E N W A Y S , C A M B E R L E Y, SURREY – £1,250,000 An individually designed five bedroom family home, set within mature grounds measuring approx. 0.366 of an acre and set within the very exclusive Crawley Ridge catchment. This fantastic family home offers plenty of living space with three separate reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, with in/out gated driveway and garden.
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C A S T L E R O A D , C A M B E R L E Y, SURREY – £950,000 A superbly presented and extended, detached Eden built home, enjoying a plot in excess of 1/3 of an acre, in this much coveted non-estate location. There are six bedrooms, four bathrooms, three reception rooms, open plan kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and double garage.
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COOPERS LODGE, CHOBHAM, SURREY– £890,000 Coopers Lodge is a Grade II listed period village home of late 16th century origins, recognized as a building of special interest. The property retains a wealth of period features and accommodation includes two principal reception rooms, a study/family room, spacious kitchen/breakfast room, four bedrooms, a generous family bathroom and a flexible garden room. This property belies its size and needs to be viewed to avoid disappointment.
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C H U R C H H I L L , C A M B E R L E Y, SURREY – £865,000 A substantial five bedroom, five receptions, detached family residence, presented in excellent condition and located within walking distance of Camberley town centre. The property is situated on a 0.25 acre plot with beautiful mature gardens, ample off road parking and detached garage.
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K N OX C L O S E , C RO O K H A M V I L L AG E , H A M P S H I R E – £775,000 Situated within a highly sought-after cul-de-sac, is this wellpresented and extended, six bedroom detached family home. With spacious accommodation throughout including; an impressive 23ft drawing room and 24ft ‘P’ shaped conservatory. Externally the property enjoys a private garden backing onto woodland.
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A L B A N Y R O A D , F L E E T, HAMPSHIRE – £750,000 A well-presented and extended detached family home. Enjoying well-planned accommodation throughout including a 26ft L-shaped living room and two further reception areas. There are also en-suites to both master and guest bedrooms. Outside there is a private landscaped garden, double garage and ample driveway parking.
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F U RT H E R V E L L - M E A D, CHURCH CROOKHAM, HAMPSHIRE – OIEO £700,000 Situated at the end of a sought-after cul-de-sac within Church Crookham’s ever popular Zebon Copse development is this well-presented, detached family home. Being within close proximity to local schools and amenities, the property offers well-planned accommodation over three floors.
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N E W F I E L D S , YA T E L E Y, HAMPSHIRE – OIEO £650,000 Situated in undoubtedly one of the most sought-after and enviable roads in Yateley is this detached family home. The spacious accommodation comprises; four bedrooms, three receptions and two bathrooms. Located within easy reach of all local amenities, Yateley village centre and overlooking woodland.
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BURNE-JONES DRIVE, S A N D H U R S T, B E R K S H I R E – OIEO £600,000 Situated on the ever popular Meadowbrook Development in Sandhurst is this impressive five bedroom, detached family home. The property benefits from spacious family accommodation including; three reception rooms and three bathrooms, with mature private gardens, double garage and ample parking.
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E A S T H O R S L E Y, S U R R E Y – GUIDE PRICE £2,500,000 A superbly appointed five bedroom family home with almost 4500 square feet of accommodation and is situated in the highly sought after area of Lynx Hill. On the ground floor there is a welcoming entrance reception with double doors opening to the drawing room. The kitchen/ breakfast/dining room measures over 700 sq ft and is comprehensively fitted. There is a utility room and also a large family room behind the double garage and store room. Upstairs there are three bedroom suites, two further bedrooms, a study and a family bathroom. The property benefits from gardens and grounds of just over 1/2 an acre. Predominantly laid to well-tended lawns with bordering and inset specimen plant and shrub beds. There is a full width sun terrace adjoining the back of the house with swimming pool. There is a double integral garage to the front, sweeping shingled drive and neat lawn areas.
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Located in Porches on the Algarve, VILA VITA Parc Resort & Spa is just a short half-hour drive from Faro International Airport. Upon arrival at the private gated frontage you are greeted with a stunning vision of ‘Moorish’ influenced architecture; a blend of white exteriors with arched windows and red tiled roofs, set against a sprawling verdant backdrop and blue skies. It soon becomes very apparent why, since its opening in 1992, the resort has been a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and picked up countless awards and accolades. It is a resort for those who want to enjoy 5 star luxury within a private setting and as such has become the destination of choice for many a celebrity craving a peaceful retreat. Chic accommodation The resort comprises of 180 rooms, suites and villas. The main building, which offers 73 rooms and suites, was subject to a recent renovation and re-opened in Spring 2014. The fresh look retains the traditional architectural styling that resides throughout the resort, but mixes it with a contemporary elegance. Rooms are characterized by ‘split-level living’ and are all ocean facing. The Residence, with its 29 rooms and suites, is located on the cliff top of the resort. In this manor-house-style building the spacious rooms all offer spectacular views over the ocean, which can be enjoyed from your personal terrace or balcony. The Oasis Parc is a collection of 60 suites reminiscent of townhouses.
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Other luxury villas and suites include the Vital suites, adjacent to the Vital Spa, the new ‘Masterpiece’ luxury villas; and for those either with a large family or group gathering there’s Vila Trevo and Vila Praia – 2 storey 4 & 5 bed villas each with their own private infinity pool overlooking the Atlantic. Deliciously diverse The dining experience at VILA VITA Parc is a real gastronomic journey, with offerings that range from elegantly served haute cuisine to the sweet simplicity of the Algarve’s rustic cooking. For a truly exceptional gourmet experience you must visit the Ocean Restaurant, holder of two Michelin stars. The intimate setting boasts a monthly changing menu embracing the seasons. Executive chef, Hans Neuer, was named Portuguese chef of the year in 2009 and under his philosophies VILA VITA Parc can boast to having one of the finest dining experiences you are likely to enjoy. However this is just one of the outstanding restaurants on offer; there are in fact eight different restaurants in total, each with its own distinctive personality and ambience ensuring you will never be stuck for something to eat. It’s unsurprising the food at VILA VITA tastes so delectable, much of the stock comes from the resort’s own country estate and farm, Herdade Dos Grous, which supplies freshly harvested organic produce and produces its own vintage wine. Wine
lovers can experience this passion for wine making with a trip to the vineyard and indulge in some ‘obligatory’ tasting. If you’re struggling to drag yourself away from the relaxing pastures of the resort, not to worry, an impressive on-site wine cellar stocks some 11,000 bottles, served throughout the restaurants and 8 on site bars. Rest or play Vila Vita Parc offers an extensive range of activities and amenities ensuring those who like to keep busy are never bored and those wanting a purely relaxing experience are provided with a haven of tranquillity. For some decadent pampering the Vital spa is on hand with a wide range of facilities, treatments and therapies focused specifically on prevention, revitalisation and regeneration. There is an onsite health club with an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, relaxation area and for those wishing to burn off the previous night’s excesses there is the EnerGym, which also offers personal training sessions. Then what better way to cool off than either the -3 C ice room or just take a leap into the cold plunge pool... or perhaps not! The HYPOXI® Studio is the first and only of its kind in the whole Iberian Peninsula. According to the hotel it presents the most sophisticated training method to achieve your best body shape, based on a moderate workout routine and a balanced nutrition plan and is suitable for all ages.
The resort has a total of 8 swimming pools and ensuring they cater for both families and adults alike you can choose between the child friendly or ‘adult only’ pools, set in more tranquil areas. This attention to detail goes a long way to retain guests at VILA VITA, with a large number of guests saying the reason they come back again and again is because they simply cannot find the same experience elsewhere. A pathway by the cliffs takes you down to a beautiful enclosed beach cove, with splendid views in an enchanting setting; it is the perfect place to while away hours in the sunshine. A shuttle service is available for those wanting to visit some of the larger beaches nearby. There are an array of sporting activities to enjoy, many of which offer professional coaching and clinics, like golf and tennis. Onsite there are various leisure facilities, a 9 hole pitch and putt course, tennis courts, mountain bikes, volley ball, sailing, waterskiing to name but a few. Those who are a bit too young to enjoy these activities can visit Annabella’s Kids Park and its adventure playground. There is also a crèche for parents looking for a bit of time to themselves. It’s the attention to detail that separates VILA VITA Parc to other similar luxury resorts. A unique place to stay which, although large in size, manages to retain an intimate and individual quality and provide a truly memorable experience. For further information: www.vilavitaparc.com
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SIMPLE AUDIO R O O M P L AY E R + The Roomplayer+ is a compact high resolution music streamer. There are two models: The ‘Roomplayer +’ and ‘The Roomplayer+ with Amp’ featuring an onboard Class D amp that outputs 50 watts per channel and is designed for direct connection to a pair of loudspeakers. You’re guaranteed outstanding sound performance from all your digital music, and as it streams up to 24-bit it is reassuringly future proof. Connect the Roomplayer+ with Amp to your choice of speakers and use Roomplayer apps for your computer, mobile and tablet to get a complete view of all the music you have digitally stored. Unique multi-user and multi-library features make it possible for the whole family to personalise the system. When you want the sound all over your home, simply add additional Roomplayers for a supreme multiroom experience. Your Roomplayer apps will automatically detect any new Roomplayers on the network, so you can start playing music straight away. Roomplayer+ £599, Roomplayer+ with built-in Amp £699, www.simpleaudio.com.
MERIDIAN CONTROL 15 High end audio manufacturer Meridian’s Control 15 features an intuitive and beautifully designed touchscreen interface. Storage, playback and control functions are all taken care of by this elegant, hightech design. Store circa 1000 albums on the integrated 500GB hard drive; your entire collection is then displayed and controlled on the 17-inch high contrast interface. It can be additionally operated via Meridian MSR+ remote control, or the Sooloos iOS app. A simple tap of your finger takes you to your favourite album, or give the system clues based on your own criteria and it will develop a playlist for you. For the ultimate plug’n’play convenience use Meridian’s digitally equipped DSP speakers, and for multi room options add the media Source200 which is operated direct through the Control 15. From £4,750, www.meridian-audio.com.
components to be precisely matched to a particular pair of speakers. It is, in effect, a form of bespoke audio tailoring, to ensure the amplifier and speakers fit perfectly together and thereby unleashing their full potential. Numerous high-end speaker brands (B&W, KEF, Sonus, Wilson, Focal) are already supported with more being added all the time. Playback using Devialet AIR, a proprietary wi-fi circuitry that allows bit-perfect, asynchronous audio streaming from any wi-fi compatible device (compatible with iOS, Android, Mac & PC). From £4,495 www.devialet.com. Martin Dalgleish of Simple Audio Designs gives a rundown of the top things to consider when investing in a music streaming system for your home: When considering a streaming system for your new home, try to choose a system (a) that sounds great everywhere and (b) doesn’t limit what you can do. When Simple Audio designed its Roomplayers, the company set out to improve the way we listen to music in the home for the better, whether you’ve just moved into a new home or you’ve been there for a while. We created a system that would provide the highest resolution audio from tracks stored on any device in the home as well as new music streamed directly over the internet. If you’re thinking of investing in a music streaming system for your home here are some things you should think about: 1. Look for a system that gives you the same great sound quality everywhere – when it comes to listening to music, great sound performance is vital. But your music shouldn’t just sound fantastic in one room, look for a system that gives consistently good performance throughout your entire home and across all music file types (MP3 up to 24-bit). It’s true for streaming services too; the service will often send your music streamer the highest resolution stream that your equipment can handle. And the higher the resolution your system can handle, the more future proof it will be.
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2. Check your system will play all your music, wherever it’s stored – you’ll want to make sure that you can access all your digital music, whether you’ve ripped it from CD and stored it on a computer, downloaded it to a mobile
device, or direct from music streaming service provider. It’s even better still when all your music is visible in a single interface. Look for a system that makes it easy to tap into your own music, your family’s music, even your guest’s music for maximum enjoyment. 3. Choose a system that you can easily extend to more rooms in your home – you might want the ability to play music everywhere; you might decide that you only want music in two or three rooms to start with. Whatever you think at the start, make sure that if you change your mind you can easily extend your streaming system, room by room. 4. Consider your whole family’s music needs – some streaming systems can find all your music, but go on to place it all into one big pool of music in your system’s apps. This doesn’t seem like a problem initially, but when you realise that your sons ‘Tinchy Stryder’ is mixed up with your ’Tchaikovsky’ you will. Find a system that allows each member of your family to create profiles so that they can customise their own view of their music. 5. Make sure you understand the pros and cons of the various streaming technologies. There are three main methods for streaming networked audio around the home. (1) A wired Ethernet connection, which requires cables but provides a reliable and high quality network connection. (2) A wired connection using Powerline, which can comfortably stream high-res audio (up to 24-bit) in sync to multiple rooms in the home. Powerline uses existing mains cables (creating its own wired network) so there is no disruption to your décor. (3) Wireless, which offers convenience but can reduce sound quality as music is often streamed at a much lower bit-rate to make streaming viable. It is also susceptible to buffering and dropout if your wireless network is being used for other things. To make a fully informed decision it’s always best to seek out well-respected high quality audio retailer for advice. Martin Dalgleish is Director of the Simple Audio Design Centre and a veteran audiophile. Martin’s expert knowledge of home audio products and software is born out of a passion for audio as well as a few decades working in the high-end audio world. www.simpleaudio.com.
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