Nest Feb/March 2016

FEB/MAR 2016

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10 STEPS TO A HEALTHY HEART! Sign up for the Swavesey Half Marathon

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February/March 2016

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he first signs of Spring are in the air and, in National Heart Month, what better way to prepare than with checking your own health and then getting out in the garden to prepare for the new season? This issue we have tips from the Head Gardener at Compton Verney in Warwickshire, and one lucky reader can win tickets to see the magnificent gardens and art gallery. We also share celebrity tips for the perfect cheeseboard and whisk you away to Warwickshire for an unforgettable ‘spa and stage’ weekend to mark Shakespeare’s ‘400’ festivities.

We offer a hand-picked selection of properties marketed through our Cambridge and Willingham offices, and a Lettings selection. Whether you are buying, selling, looking to rent or are simply interested in ideas for your own nest, we hope you enjoy this issue.

If you have any questions about any of the properties, or would simply like some advice or a chat, we would be delighted to help in any way we can.

Jeremy Trott Educated in Linton, I returned to the area with my family after moving around in my early career, working in Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich and Cambridge. I know the area well having lived in the north villages since 2002, and I moved into Estate Agency from Customer Services. I’m proud to say that from opening the Willingham branch of Hockeys in 2012, we are now the market leader in the area and I am delighted with the number of repeat business requests and customer referrals we receive. First class customer service is what drives my enthusiasm for the business and as I am responsible for valuations, I’m often the first point of contact you’ll have. I look forward to meeting you.

Jeremy Trott Director Hockeys Estate Agents 01954 260940

Vince Rogowtzow Born and educated in Cambridge, I began working in Estate Agency during 1987 and progressed from a role of trouble shooting to being responsible for twenty Estate Agency office branches in East Anglia.

Following this I set up my own business in 2004 and became involved with Hockeys in 2008 which I co-own, managing the Cambridge and Fulbourn offices. I have expert knowledge of the market based on my extensive local experience. Hockeys is a long established Estate Agency selling property since 1885 some 130 years and remains totally independent. I believe we offer a specialist service treating our clients on an individual basis, focusing on their specific needs and delivering a first class service based on traditional values but fitting in with modern day demands, technology and expectations.

Vince Rogowtzow Managing Director Hockeys Estate Agents 01223 356054

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COMPETITION

WIN a pair of tickets to Compton Verney

Get inspired for summer gardening with Capability Brown’s gardens To mark the 300th anniversary of the original celebrity gardener Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, Compton Verney in Warwickshire will spearhead a local and national festival devoted to the man and his achievements. A £2.5 million Heritage Lottery Fund grant is being used at the historic art gallery and former country house to preserve, conserve and celebrate the contribution ‘Capability’ Brown made to 120 acres of Grade II-listed parkland, which includes the restoration of a rare, Brown-designed Grade I-listed Chapel. There will also be a brand new Visitor Welcome Centre.

In 1769, Brown was employed to lay out the grounds in keeping with the new taste for more naturalistic landscapes. He eliminated the earlier formal gardens and introduced grassland and trees, cedars, oak and ash saplings. Brown also turned the lakes into a single expanse of water. www.comptonverney.org.uk In which year was Lancelot Brown employed at Compton Verney?

A) 1830 B) 1765 C) 1769

Please email your name, address and answer to nest@hockeys.co.uk by 31st March. Ts & Cs apply. * See page 20 for Terms and Conditions.

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23 Church Street, Willingham, CB24 5HS

CROMWELL PARK, OVER

£350,000

COTTENHAM

£450,000

A detached three bedrom house in a corner plot position, with spacious accommodation.

A five bedrom detached house located at the end of a small cul de sac in this highly popular village.

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Popular village location Swavesey Village College catchment Detached family home Corner plot position Extended to front, side and rear

Cul-de-Sac location Sought-after village Modern detached family home Double garage En-Suite master bedroom

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£395,000

A three bedroom period property in a prominent position on the High Street, with a stunning extension to the rear • • • • •

Period three bedroom home Popular village location Extended to the rear Swavesey Village College catchment Off-road parking

Character property with generous space This is a fantastic opportunity to purchase a beautifully presented property with the character that comes with period features and the versatility offered by a stunning extension.

This three bedroom house has vaulted ceilings, a working Victorian style fireplace and outside, a well stocked, established garden and off-road parking. The kitchen has a sash window to front aspect, a range of matching base and wall mounted units and hard wood work surfaces – and a walk-in pantry. The living room has oak-effect Karndean flooring and an archway leading to the dining room with vaulted glass ceiling, real wood flooring and double glazed doors leading to the garden. An exposed brick wall adds further character. All bedrooms have vaulted ceilings.

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YOUR HEART Heart disease is the UK’s biggest killer – what better time than now to start taking care of your ticker?

What is heart disease?

The main type is coronary heart disease, which comes about when the coronary arteries – the two major blood vessels that supply the heart – become narrow or blocked. This narrowing of the coronary arteries is caused by a build-up of fatty substances, which restricts blood supply to the heart and causes angina – a tight pain or discomfort in the chest. If the coronary artery clogs up, the heart is starved of blood and oxygen, which leads to a heart attack.

What are the symptoms?

One common symptoms is angina – a dull chest pain, which is trigered by exercise or stressful situations. Also, unusual shortness of breath or palpitations when doing light activity can be early signs.

What are the causes?

• Smoking • High Blood Pressure • Diabetes • High Cholesterol Levels

• Family History & Ethnicity • Excess Body Weight • Age & Gender • Stress What about taking part in this year’s Swavesey Half Marathon and Five Mile run taking place on the 20th March?

For information on routes, training tips and photos from last year, or to sign up, visit www.swaveseyhalfmarathon.com

H EALTH TEN TOP TIPS FOR A HEALTHY HEART - FROM THE BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION Give up smoking It’s the single best thing you could do. Smokers are twice as likely to suffer a heart attack.

If you’re 40+, take up your free NHS mid-life MOT health check This will assess the risk factors which could increase chances of coronary heart disease and stroke.

Maintain a healthy weight Being overweight can increase your risk of getting Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure & high cholesterol.

Lead an active lifestyle Keeping physically active can help you to maintain a strong and healthy heart.

Ditch the salt Too much can make us develop high blood pressure - try pepper, herbs, spices and garlic instead.

Eat your 5-a day These can be fresh, frozen, dried or tinned - try adding fruit to breakfast cereal or as your snack.

Cut the saturated fat Small changes like swapping full-fat milk for skimmed, steaming and grilling instead of frying.

Talk about your family history Find out if heart conditions run in your family and tell your doctor if they do – your risks are increased.

Cut down on alcohol Decrease the risk of developing an abnormal heart rhythm, high blood pressure & having a stroke.

Watch your portion sizes Looks can be deceiving! Knowing and controlling your portion sizes can avoid over-eating.

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82 Regent Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1DP

EDWARD STREET, CAMBRIDGE

£400,000

LITTLE WILBRAHAM

£325,000

A two bedroom Victorian cottage with period features and south facing courtyard garden. Viewing advised.

A semi-detached bungalow in a most pleasant location with generous accommodation and scope to extend. No chain.

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Two bedrooms Period features Large bathroom Solar panels Side pedestrian access

GLADESIDE

£255,000

Popular edge of village location Generous accommodation Two bedrooms Double glazing Established gardens

WALPOLE ROAD

£350,000

A ground floor apartment with allocated parking for two cars and easy access into the centre of Cambridge.

A beautifully presented two-bedroom house with extensive parking and garage. Viewing advised.

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Well presented Ground floor apartment Convenient location One Bedroom Parking for two cars

Beautifully presented Garage and extensive parking Front and rear gardens Easy access to train station Open-plan kitchen/diner with utility

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COTTERELLS LANE, ELSWORTH

£350,000

An impressive three bedroom detached property in an idyllic village location with many period features making this a truly individual character property.

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Beautiful detached period cottage Idyllic setting overlooking a small brook Highly sought-after village Fitted Rayburn oven Courtyard garden

Character property in idyllic location Overlooking a small brook in the middle of this highly sought-after village, this elegant and superbly presented property offers character low ceilings, a fitted red Rayburn oven, built-in solid wood burner and feature fireplaces. Next to the spacious, light, period style kitchen, a utility room offers further space and plumbing for a slimline dishwasher, integrated oven and washing machine. The dining room has a feature fireplace and tiled floor, and you will find another feature fireplace in the inner hallway. The living room, with two double glazed cottagestyle windows, has a multi-fuel burner. Bedrooms all benefit from double glazed windows and built-in cupboards or shelving, and the bathroom offers a shower cubicle with wall-mounted shower, and a panel enclosed bath.

Private outdoor space Outside, the property is approached via steps leading to a wild front garden with pathway leading to the very pleasant rear garden, which is laid mainly to lawn with a log store and mature trees and shrubs.

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23 Church Street, Willingham, CB24 5HS

PELHAM WAY, COTTENHAM

£380,000

MOAT WAY, SWAVESEY

£315,000

A four bedroom detached house with conservatory, ideally located close to schools and to the High Street.

Seldom available three bedroom detached house on this highly popular development in a popular village location.

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Located close to the schools Single garage Detached family home Sought after village Convenient access to the High Street

SIMMER PIECE, FENSTANTON

£325,000

Swavesey Village College catchment Modern detached home Popular village location Close to the guided busway Detached single garage

THE LANES, OVER

£425,000

A spacious four/five bedroom family home on an impressive corner plot. Viewing advised.

A three bedroom detached bungalow with spacious accomodation, summer room and generous rear garden.

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Extended four or five bedroom home Corner plot position En-suite master bedroom Spacious family home Living room with separate family room

Popular village location Detached bungalow Convenient access to the High Street Double garage En-suite master bedroom

23 Church Street, Willingham, CB24 5HS

THE GREEN, HADDENHAM

£450,000

An attractive four bedroom period property offering a convenient position and open-plan living accommodation.

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Detached period home Overlooks the green Well presented Converted basement Three reception rooms

Period home with open-plan accommodation This period property is situated within a short walking distance of the village centre and overlooks a small green. It comprises open-plan living accommodation with three reception areas and converted basement, a modern bathroom and en suite, and a kitchen with integrated appliances and laminate wood flooring, opening on to the open-plan living/dining room.

Patio doors lead from the dining area to the garden. The ground floor also offers a family room, rear lobby and all four bedrooms benefit from laminate wood flooring and good storage. The bathroom has a three piece suite and outside, there is a patio area with steps leading to a lawned garden with various trees and shrubs, oil tank, and a shingle garden with brick bbq area, two sheds, car port and shared driveway.

KIDES CRESCENT, LONGSTANTON

£365,000

COLESFIELD, LONGSTANTON

£400,000

An impressive four bedroom three-storey town house offering generous accommodation and single garage.

A beautifully presented four bedroom detached house with double garage, overlooking the village sports grounds.

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Offers convenient access to the guided busway Modern town house Generous accommodation throughout En-suite master bedroom Single garage

Well presented family home Overlooking the village sports field Double garage Conservatory Downstairs shower room

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Stay in Stratford-upon-Avon: Shakespeare, stage and spa This year, the pretty Warwickshire town of Stratford-upon-Avon marks the 400-year legacy of the town’s most famous son, William Shakespeare Some 400 years since his death on his 52nd birthday, festivals, exhibitions and performances all around the world will celebrate the legacy of William Shakespeare this year. Arguably the finest playwright and poet to ever write in the English language, his birth town, Stratford-upon-Avon, has an exciting programme of events and activities.

Shakespeare was born here, went to school here, married and raised a family, was inspired to write many of his most famous local works and, after his death on 23rd April 1616, was buried in the local church. Fascinating new attractions include New Place, a re-imagination of the Bard’s final home, and the opening of the room at King Edward’s School, where he might first have put pen to paper as a boy scholar. The Royal Shakespeare Company houses a new exhibition at its Swan Theatre, celebrating the magic of

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Shakespeare on stage and the ‘From Page to Stage’ discovery tour reveals the RSC’s store of 30,000 costumes for the first time.

Special family events take place at the RSC during school holidays (www.rsc.org. uk) and ‘Tudor World’ offers lots of smells and scenes to explore, with a quiz.

A visit to Shakespeare’s birthplace, Mary Arden’s Farm, will keep children entertained all day - with horse grooming, faloncry displays, hands-on history and a timber adventure playground (www. shakespeare.org.uk). The town’s Butterfly Farm is also a firm favourite, with Insect City, Arachnoland, waterfalls and giant caterpillars. (www.butterflyfarm.co.uk).

Canal and river tours are a popular past time in this beautiful canal-basin town (www.visitstratforduponavon.co.uk) and there are some lovely Afternoon Tea spots such as The Arden Hotel (£15 pp. Call 01789 298682 / www.theardenhotelstratford.com).

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The Welcombe Hotel spa and Golf Club STRATFORD-UPON-AVON

Swaddled in 157 acres within sonnet-shouting distance of Shakespeare’s birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon, the Hallmark Welcombe is the perfect place for a family stay - luxurious accommodation (including suites, apartments and rooms), fine dining and history for the grown-ups to revel in, and magical surroundings, staircases and gardens for children to explore. State-of-the-art leisure facilities and superbly equipped rooms, all with free WiFi, Apple Macs and excellent bathrooms, make this the perfect weekend retreat. The Grade II listed 19th-century neoJacobean mansion was designed by Henry Clutton - the architect behind Cliveden House and Lille Cathedral. When we visited, the welcoming scent of roaring log fires greeted us. Visit www.hallmarkhotels.co.uk or call 01789 295252.

SPA TREAT

The Welcombe Spa This light, bright and dazzlingly modern spa tips a therapeutic wink to the past with a trail of ancient Roman thermal treatments: caldarium, laconium and tepidarium, complemented by a Finnish sauna tropical rain shower and an al fresco vitality pool. This super serene spa is open to hotel guests and offers day packages.

Call 01789 413810 to book.

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What sets Hockeys apart from many of our competitors?

It is our belief in ‘traditional’ values and our commitment to keeping a promise. We have, over many years, built our business around a set of principles designed to ensure our clients receive the best level of service from start to finish.

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The full attention of a very experienced team who will work tirelessly, sometimes in the most complicated of circumstances, to ensure a successful conclusion.

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To have their sale monitored from start to finish – from checking the buyer’s credentials and financial situation at the outset, to speaking with and chasing up the solicitors. Hockeys recognise that the job doesn’t stop once a buyer is found – we’ll follow things through, assisting where necessary and updating all parties in the process.

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Bespoke property finding service to help our sellers find their next home.

As much advertising as required – our website feeds numerous internet property portals, including Rightmove, and we run a prominent advert in the Cambridge News ‘Homes Now’ supplement on a weekly basis.

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14 HIGH STREET

23 CHURCH STREET

Cambridge CB2 1DP 01223 356054

Fulbourn CB21 5DH 01223 880884

Willingham CB24 5HS 01954 260940

Over the last 130 years Hockeys have established an enviable reputation for selling property in Cambridge and the surrounding villages. With offices ideally located in Cambridge, Willingham and Fulbourn we pride ourselves on treating our clients as individuals with a truly personal and professional service.

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Hockeys Lettings offer the same individual, personal and professional service in property lettings, property management and buy to let investment.

Whether you are a current tenant, a property owner looking to let your own home, an existing landlord or investor in the Cambridge area then Hockeys Lettings is the company to use for a first class service.

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Please contact us and we will be pleased to assist.

HOCKEYS LETTINGS (HEAD OFFICE), 14 High Street, Fulbourn CB21 5DH

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82 Regent Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1DP

COW LANE, FULBOURN

£635,000

A unique and superbly presented village home in highly desirable Cow Lane, offering three or four bedrooms with balcony areas and wonderful gardens.

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Lifestyle home Highly regarded location Garden office / artist’s studio Landscaped gardens Easy access for A11 and Cambridge city centre

Stylish Lifestyle Home This immaculately presented home must be viewed. It benefits from versatile accommodation with an indulgently large master bedroom, two balcony areas, split level ceilings, large windows and spacious hall and landing. On the ground floor, the accommodation is laid out as: entrance hall with oak flooring and an open tread staircase to the first floor, cloakroom, study/bedroom 4, living room, snug, kitchen/breakfast room with solid oak work surfaces, walk-through store and utlity room. The living room and snug both have oak flooring and views over the rear garden. On the first floor, there is access into the roof space from the super light landing, and three bedrooms, one en suite shower room and family bathroom.

The property has gas fired heating and double glazing.

Outside space Front gardens setting the property back from the road are well stocked, and there is a driveway for off-road parking. A delightful rear garden offers shrubs, beds and trees together with pathways, pond and a garden office/artist’s studio with power and light.

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LITTLE WALDEN HALL

£350,000

A first floor maisonette forming part of Little Walden Hall, with lovely countryside views and no onward chain.

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Generous first floor apartment Period house in picturesque grounds Private garaging Share of the freehold No onward chain

Elegant and spacious living

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Located at the end of a private lane, set within substantial mature commual grounds, this impressive maisonette is part of Little Walden Hall. It offers entrance hall, kitchen, sitting room, dining room (or bedroom three), two bedrooms, bathroom and garage. The sitting room is very light, with an attractive fireplace and cornice work, and a large bay window to the front offering southerly views. The dining room has two windows to the front with views. The traditional style of this impressive residence is complemented by a modern kitchen with butler style sink, wooden worktops and an extensive range of base and wall units, and shelving. Bedroom one has a fireplace but all heating is electric storage heaters. The property offers communal gardens together with parking and private garaging.

ROBERTS WAY, FULBOURN

£350,000

DAKINS HOUSE, TRUMPINGTON

£350,000

A well-presented modern home in this popular and well -served village with good links into Cambridge city centre.

A superbly presented second floor apartment located on the popular Novo development, with no onward chain.

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Three bedrooms Double glazing En-suite master bedroom Single garage Popular village location

Hi-spec apartment Modern contemporary design Two bedroom/two bathrooms Secure under croft parking Great rental potential

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Thinking of a move? We are happy to offer you a free, no obligation valuation of your property.

Call our Cambridge office for a free valuation

(01223) 356054

Call our Willingham office for a free valuation

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JAMES WADSWORTH CLOSE, OVER

£297,500

A ‘barn’ style three bedroom semi-detached house on a smart development in a popular village lcation.

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Popular village location Swavesey Village College catchment Located just off the high street ‘Barn’ style home Integrated appliances

Modern family home Located just off the high street in a very smart and modern development, this ‘barn style’ three bedroom property has a modern, fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and a five burner gas hob and canopy, and ceramic tiled floor. An entrance hallway leads to a downstairs cloakroom and to the lounge/dining room with double glazed doors to the garden and fitted blinds. The master bedroom has built-in cupboards with hanging rails and shelving and all rooms are double glazed. A modern bathroom with double glazed sky light offers a three piece suite, part tiled walls and heated towel rail.

Outside, a driveway provides off-road parking for several vehicles, with gated access into the rear garden, which is laid mainly to lawn with raised beds and two feature patio areas.

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5. Plan how you want to use the garden.

Do you want a seating area or a play area for children? A pretty garden is almost of no use if you can’t use it or experience it up close.

A well-designed seating area, with structures to support plants, might become your place to relax; time spent creating the right feature in the right place is time well spent.

6. Understand your soil. Many people fall in love with the plants first, which is all too tempting –but get to know your soil. Invest in a soil testing kit, or ask a gardener to test it. You’ll learn which plants will flourish best and how to improve conditions.

Compton Verney’s Head Gardner Gary Webb shares his green-finger tips on designing your own garden Professional garden design today usually involves elaborate drawings and computer generated images of idyllic creations, and designers do follow a process but with a little insight, a home-gardener can replicate this and enjoy the journey.

1. Be thoughtful. Study the plot. Look at where the sun falls, where the shadier areas are, which soil areas remain waterlogged and so on. This should influence plant selection and layout, and will save time and effort.

2. Be courageous. When you look to other gardens for inspiration, the presentation and togetherness can intimidate the best of us. But many of the best gardens develop over years, starting from a basic plan; this course of change can be very rewarding.

3. Create a mood board. Collect images of appealing features and styles. You’ll find inspiration online that you can collect in one place but nothing beats getting out to

visit gardens, where you can photograph eye-catching structures and plants.

4. Think about utility features.

Make a priority list, eg. space for a shed, composting bin or glass house. These key areas will need to be hidden away or located in places you can reach easily, or be hidden away as necessary. Don’t underestimate how much space you’ll need to give to each utility area.

7. Plant hunting - Knowing your soil type, next comes finding plants that will most enjoy your conditions. Pay attention to that shady corner of the garden where woodland style plants might prefer to grow, and think about the open positions where only sun loving plants will thrive. An educated choice is the best way to reduce plant losses.

8. A vision appears - By now you may see a garden form in your mind, but remember; everything needs to fit. Measure as accurately as possible and plan to scale if you can – this is the ideal method for any garden designer. It is certainly easier to make mistakes on paper which can be rubbed out!

9. Stake out – Often, it is not until the design is laid out on the ground that the plan becomes real, and you may still need to fine tune it. Use pegs, canes, marker paint or even an old drinks bottle filled with play sand; just be as accurate as possible. Take a few steps back, view from an upstairs window and from every position possible to make sure you’re happy with the design.

10. If you feel more advice is necessary, you might like to hire a professional garden designer who will consider all of the above and more. The Society of Garden Designers website is a good first port of call, with regional contacts to take you forward.

Visit www.sgd.org.uk. Whoever you work with, choose someone who is happy to bounce ideas around with you.

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WENSLEYDALE AND CRANBERRY SOUFFLE INGREDIENTS

Say Cheese!

Sean Wilson, known for 20 years as Coronation Street’s Martin Platt, is now an award-winning cheesemaker and chef. He shares a recipe and his perfect cheeseboard.

“The first place to start, when choosing cheese, is to head to a Farmer’s Market rather than a Supermarket, so that you can buy a handmade product and have a good chat to the person who made it – which should be the essence of cheese buying. I’ll be at one stall every weekend selling my Lancashire cheese,” explains Sean. Lancashire has been making cheese since the 1400s and British cheesemaking started in 1125, when the first cheese was recorded. “All cheese has such industry; the story needs telling – it brings so much more to the experience. There are 700 types of British cheeses alone, and my current interest is telling the story – how it began when Cistercian monks came from France and built themselves a monastery in Wensleydale.” With such expert knowledge of cheese, we asked Sean to choose the perfect cheeseboard, and it goes something like this!

1. Smelly Ha’peth (A Lancashire term that means a child covered in muck after a full day’s play) is my blue cheese and I have to include it as it has won the international

cheese awards four times and is our flagship blue veined cheese. It’s a lovely medium soft, isn’t overly strong, and has a lightness of flavour that eventually reveals a sweetness – it’s not a slap around the face like some blue cheese is!

2. Montgomery Cheddar Cheese, from Somerset – go for the Mature. It’s buttery and you can taste sweetness and the hay of the fields. It’s made in the same way as it was back in the Cheddar Gorge of the 1300s.

3. Colston Bassett Stilton, Nottinghamshire/ Leicestershire border – in its finest form it’s sweet and creamy; some stilton can be quite acidic but this is handmade and takes a lot more time to produce.

4. Soft Mick, which is my Camembert – it’s 230g and 1.5 inches thick, and is served best baked lightly for 8 minutes, rubbed with garlic and olive oil. Tuck in a little thyme and rosemary, too.

Follow Sean’s work and story at www.saddleworthcheese.co.uk

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50g unsalted butter plus more for greasing Finely grated parmesan or fine breadcrumbs 350ml whole milk 50g plain flour ½ a teaspoon English mustard Tip of a teaspoon of xanthem gum (1-2g) to keep a souffle from falling • 125g good wensleydale cheese • 2 egg yolks and 4 egg whites • 1 tablespoon dried cranberries

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1 Set your fan oven to 170-180’c 2 Lightly coat the soufflé dishes on the inside with butter. Add a tablespoon of breadcrumbs or grated Parmesan to each soufflé dish and tip on to its side in the palm of your hand. In your other hand, slowly roll the dish around to help coat the entire dish.

Discard the remainder back into the dispenser.

3 Set aside for later with a roasting tray deep enough and large enough to take all 4 souffle dishes. Boil a kettle of water.

4 In a medium copper based pan melt the butter, add the flour and stir with a wooden spoon to create a creamy roux. Gently cook the roux out for a minut. Off the heat, add the milk a bit at a time and hand whisk - return to the heat when it starts to bind. If using xanthem gum put in now and blitz it through the béchamel with a hand blender until slightly thickened. Add the mustard and stir, then add the cheese and allow to melt into the roux.

Add cranberries and egg yolks and combine to a smooth sauce. Carefully check seasoning.

5 In a clean plastic bowl machine whisk the egg whites to firm peaks.

6 Add a third of the egg whites to your sauce and fully amalgamate with a plastic soufflé spatula.

Carefully fold in the remaining egg white to incorporate the sauce and the whites but retaining the “air” in the mix.

7 Half fill a soufflé dish with the mix, tap the bottom of the dish on the work surface to help distribute the mix evenly. Fill to the top leaving the mix “dome shaped” at the top. Fit your thumb into the rim and twist the dish to help your thumb “clear” the edge of the souffle dish of excess sauce.

Repeat with all four souffle dishes and place into the roasting tray.

9 Reboil the kettle and pour the resulting boiling water into the roasting tray until it comes half way up the souffle dishes. Carefully place into the oven on the middle shelf and cook for 12-15 mins until beautifully coloured.

Serve at once.

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*Terms and Conditions for Nest magazine competitions. On completing and submitting this competition, you will automatically be entered into a draw for one of these prizes. No correspondence will be entered into and the winners will be notified by post or email within 28 days of the closing date. The competition is not open to employees of Hockeys Estate Agents or participating companies. No cash alternative will be offered. The prize(s) described are available at the date of publication. Events may occur that render the promotion or the awarding of the prize impossible due to reasons beyond Hockeys’ (publisher of Nest magazine) control, which may at its discretion vary or amend the promotion and the reader agrees that no liability shall be attached to Hockeys as a result thereof. Proof of emailing will not be accepted as proof of delivery and no responsibility can be accepted for entries lost, delayed, mislaid or for any technical failure or for any event which may cause the competition to be disrupted or corrupted. Where for any reason there are more winners than prizes on offer, the Editor reserves the right to conduct a simple draw to determine the winner or winners of the prizes.

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82 Regent Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1DP

PIERCE LANE, FULBOURN

OIEO £500,000

A superbly located and well presented four bedroom house with extensive parking, rear garden and set back from road.

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Superb village location Spacious versatile accommodation Four bedrooms Large living space En-suite shower to master bedroom

Modern home with period features

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This well-presented home offers generous and versatile accommodation comprising entrance hall, large living room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom and four bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor.

The property has gas radiator heating and double glazing and is set well back from the road, having established gardens which are predominantly to the front, together with extensive parking. The ground floor benefits from wooden flooring and the living room has an attractive open fireplace and French doors so the garden. The kitchen has an integrated dishwasher and space for a cooker, with a hood and spot lights in place already. Bedrooms have wodoen flooring and built-in storage, and three have period style fireplaces.

TOWN CLOSE, FULBOURN

£400,000

COLLEGE FIELDS, CAMBRIDGE

£525,000

A rare opportunity to acquire this three bedroom cottage with large garden, parking and scope to be extended.

A well presented four bedroom house on a corner plot with views over a green and good access into Cambridge.

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Refurbishment opportunity Superb secluded location with large garden Popular village Three bedrooms No chain

Four bedrooms En-suite master bedroom Double glazing Study Easy access to Cambridge city centre

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