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Your 48 page guide on relocating to Kent

Sevenoaks

Superbly designed with contemporary elegance Page 4

Westerham

Executive home in golf club grounds Page 9

Tunbridge Wells

Possibly the finest private residence in Sidcup Page 34 Why Chistmas is a good time to be on the market

How dining rooms are back in vogue

Character home with village tea room

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Far reaching views over Ashdown forest Page 27

Etchingham

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Move with the Times Welcome to this exciting, new supplement highlighting the best properties on the regional market and brought to you by the Times of Tunbridge Wells. The newspaper is published every Wednesday, is free of charge and has a print run of 25,000 copies. This 48 page supplement of old and new homes, plus places to let, appears each week as part of the paper and in addition a further 4,500 standalone copies of the supplement are handed out at key London stations as part of our service to commuters and those looking to relocate to Kent.

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ET on a private access lane in beautiful countryside, Grade II listed Tye Farm in Hartfield is a fine example of a Sussex farmhouse with parts from the 17th century.

The reception rooms are of good proportions with fireplaces including large inglenooks.

The kitchen/breakfast room has handcrafted wooden units and granite work surfaces, with an Aga. The first floor has a marvellous bedroom with private balcony, fitted dressing room, large en-suite bathroom and separate WC.

There are two further double bedrooms, one en-suite and an additional bathroom.

The second floor provides a bedroom and a large storage room.

The house has very useful outbuildings, barns and stabling. Garaging, studio, workshops and a detached period barn form a courtyard development which also includes a four-room cottage with kitchen and bathroom. There are also equestrian facilities, offices, an indoor school, barns and a tennis court.

The land is just over 145 acres of grass fields, with approximately 20 acres of woodland.

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TYE FARM, HARTFIELD £3,500,000

TYE FARM, HARTFIELD – AT A GLANCE ■ Grade II listed farmhouse ■ Dating to the 17th century ■ Hall ■ Sitting room ■ Study ■ Kitchen/dining room ■ Drawing room ■ New conservatory

■ Utility room ■ Boot room ■ Cloakroom ■ Rear hall ■ Cellar ■ Wine store ■ Master bedroom with balcony, dressing room and bathroom

■ Two further bedrooms, one en-suite ■ Family bathroom ■ Attic bedroom and large store room ■ Equestrian facilities ■ Ancillary accommodation ■ Extensive barns and outbuildings ■ 145 acres of land, including fields and woodland

£3,500,000 For sale through Hamptons: 01892 516611 www.hamptons.co.uk Wednesday 4th November 2015

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In my view…

Rupert Connell

Superbly designed with contemporary elegance

Partner & office head, Knight Frank

You’ve got to be in it to win it ….!

AUTUMN has arrived in earnest and, with Christmas and winter soon to follow, the question often raised by vendors currently trying to sell is: “Should I take my property off the market through December and January and look to relaunch in the early spring?”

Well, the answer is most definitely no.

The market has been very slow to respond to the positive news resulting from this year’s general election, but it is beginning to wake up with noticeable increases in applicants registering to buy, properties launching to the market and viewings being conducted.

This has all happened much later than normal and we anticipate that the autumn market will run well into December and return early in the new year. The Christmas holiday period is always a good time to be on the market as buyers will often use this opportunity to discuss plans for the new year and take a welcome break from festivities by scanning the various property websites to see what is for sale.

There is little point taking your property off the internet in the hope that the perfect buyer might just contact your agent and be told about your house ‘confidentially’. This year more than ever, it is important to be visible, ensure you are not too ambitious with your guide price and hold out for the market to make a full return to normal.

There is every reason to believe that 2016 will be a very good year for transactions for both buyer and seller.

The phrase ‘You’ve got to be in it to win it’ has never been more appropriate.

If you have plans to move in 2016, please call us and we would be delighted to discuss how we can help you. www.knightfrank.co.uk/tunbridge-wells 01892 515035 newsdesk@timesoftunbridgewells.co.uk

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OAKHILL is an elegant and substantial detached family house. The accommodation is principally on two floors, with a further bedroom, bathroom and attic store on the second level.

The current owners have meticulously designed the interiors to a very high specification. Interior features include engineered oak floors, underfloor heating, oak interior doors, open fireplaces with limestone surrounds, a bespoke mirrored kitchen wall unit, LED lighting and white wooden shutters.

The ground floor accommodation is arranged around a central reception hall, and offers versatility, with a large open-plan living space ideally suited to entertaining. The garden has doors from the conservatory and drawing room to a large decked area.

AT A GLANCE SOLEFIELDS ROAD, SEVENOAKS ■ Substantial detached house ■ Beautifully presented ■ Reception hall ■ Drawing room ■ Family room ■ Study ■ Kitchen/breakfast room ■ Stunning conservatory ■ Utility room ■ Cloakroom ■ Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom ■ Guest bedroom with en-suite shower room ■ Three further bedrooms ■ Family bathroom ■ Bedroom six and shower room on the second floor ■ Double garage and parking ■ Delightful gardens of 0.25 of an acre

£1,695,000 For sale through Knight Frank 01732 744477 www.knightfrank.co.uk

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Immaculate barn conversion in pretty village LOCATED in the popular village of Brenchley, Cowden Mill Barn is a modern barn conversion which offers fantastic space. The beautifully presented barn boasts spacious rooms and contemporary design alongside character features including fireplaces with wood-burning stoves.

On the ground floor is a family room, large kitchen/dining room, drawing room open-plan to a sitting room, office, utility room and two

cloakrooms. Upstairs, the master and guest suites boast luxury en-suite bathrooms. Three more bedrooms are served by a family bathroom.

The house is approached over a shared gravel driveway, with parking area and detached triple garage. There is a large terrace with steps to a lawned garden. The property also includes a paddock.

In all, about 6.8 acres.

AT A GLANCE SPOUT LANE, BRENCHLEY ■ Substantial converted barn on the edge of a popular village ■ Contemporary design ■ Character features ■ Flexible accommodation ■ Family room ■ Kitchen/dining room ■ Drawing room ■ Sitting room ■ Office ■ Utility room ■ Two cloakrooms ■ Master bedroom with en-suite

bathroom ■ Guest bedroom with en-suite ■ Three further bedrooms ■ Family bathroom ■ Detached triple garage (two open bays and one closed) ■ Gardens and grounds ■ Paddock ■ Approximately 6.8 acres

£1,250,000

For sale through Knight Frank 01892 515035 www.knightfrank.co.uk

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NEVILL PARK, TUNBRIDGE WELLS ,

LAMBERHURST,

KENT

Exceptional family home + 4,906 sq ft + about 2.2 acres + EPC=D

Guide £2.95 million Freehold

Arts and crafts inspired country house + 8,051 sq ft + in total about 11 acres + EPC=E

Contact: Amanda Wyatt

MOLYNEUX PARK ROAD , TUNBRIDGE WELLS ,

4 bedroom house, well placed for schools and town amenities + 1,444 sq ft + about 0.13 acres + EPC=D

LONDON ROAD , TUNBRIDGE WELLS,

Contact: Liz Devall

Contact: Amanda Wyatt

EAST SUSSEX

+ PP for refurbishment/extension + current: 1,547 sq ft + about 1 acre + EPC=G

Contact: Liz Devall

Guide £700,000 Freehold

WARBERRY PARK GARDENS , TUNBRIDGE WELLS ,

KENT

An impressive 2 bedroom ground floor apartment + 1,472 sq ft + EPC=C

Guide £625,000 Share of Freehold

Guide £2.2 million Freehold

ERIDGE, NR TUNBRIDGE WELLS,

KENT

Guide £795,000 Freehold

KENT

KENT

Well-presented top floor apartment + 1,450 sq ft + EPC=C

Contact: Liz Devall

Guide £625,000 Share of Freehold

Contact: Liz Devall

EDGE OF CALVERLEY PARK, TUNBRIDGE WELLS,

KENT

Character town house in a central location + exceptional landscaped garden + 0.5 miles MLS and town centre + 3 reception rooms + 4 double bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + garage + off street parking + 2,002 sq ft + about 0.32 acres + EPC=E

Guide £1.35 million Freehold

LANGTON GREEN,

Contact: Amanda Wyatt

MATFIELD,

KENT

KENT

Sought-after road + reception room + study + kitchen/breakfast room + conservatory + 5 bedrooms + secluded garden + garaging + 2,229 sq ft + about 0.66 acres + EPC=D

Stylish character home + 2.2 miles MLS + 2 reception rooms + kitchen/dining room + 4 bedrooms + study + garage + outlook to orchard + garden + 1 ,499 sq ft + EPC=D

Guide £1.095 million Freehold

Guide £720,000 Freehold

Contact: Liz Devall

Contact: Liz Devall

TUNBRIDGE WELLS,

TUNBRIDGE WELLS,

KENT

2 bedroom ground floor apartment + 1 reception room space + convenient for tow n/station + EPC rating =C

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2 bathrooms

+ allocated parking

KENT

2 bedroom ground floor apartment + 1 reception room + 2 bathrooms + 2 secure underground parking spaces + balcony + landscaped communal gardens + EPC rating = B

£1, 100 pcm + £276 inc VAT tenancy paperwork fee and other charges may apply*

£1,250 pcm + £276 inc VAT tenancy paperwork fee and other charges may apply*

Contact: Louise Minifie

Contact: Louise Minifie

TUNBRIDGE WELLS,

TUNBRIDGE WELLS,

KENT

2 bedroom ground floor apartment + 2 bathrooms + two allocated parking spaces + EPC rating =C

+ kitchen/breakfast room + reception room

KENT

4 bedrooms + 2 reception rooms + kitchen & breakfast room parking + large garden + EPC rating =D

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dining room

+ garage and

£1,450 pcm + £276 inc VAT tenancy paperwork fee and other charges may apply*

£2,500 pcm + £276 inc VAT tenancy paperwork fee and other charges may apply*

Contact: Louise Minifie

Contact: Louise Minifie

*£36 inc VAT for each additional tenant/o ccupant/guarantor reference where required. Inventory check o ut fee - charged at the end of o r early termination of the tenancy and the amount is dependent on the property size and whether furnished / unfurnished. For more details including example inventory fee, visit

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AT A GLANCE FOUNTAINS PARK, WESTERHAM n Executive property built in 2013 by Mapleton Homes n Exclusive private development n Overlooking parkland grounds of Westerham Golf Club n Entrance hall n Sitting room n Family room n Dining room n Kitchen n Utility room n Cloakroom n Master suite with dressing room and bathroom n Three further bedrooms n Family bathroom n Integral double garage n Driveway parking n Landscaped gardens n Communal grounds

ÂŁ1,050,000 For sale through Knight Frank 01732 744477 www.knightfrank.co.uk

Contemporary house in golf club grounds AN EXECUTIVE house with a high specification interior, this property is set in an exclusive, gated development within the parkland of Westerham Golf Club.

The kitchen and dining room are openplan with views across the garden and parkland. The sitting room has double doors to the garden and a feature fireplace housing a log-burning stove. There is also a family room, utility room and downstairs cloakroom.

The master suite comprises a double bedroom, a walk-in dressing room and en-suite. There are three further double bedrooms and a main family bathroom.

The property is approached via a driveway overlooking a central courtyard, with a double garage and parking. At the side and rear is a beautifully landscaped garden with large sun terrace.

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Character home with a village tea room CHAUNT House is a charming and spacious Grade II listed family home in the heart of the historic village of Burwash. Parts of the accommodation date back to the 1500s and offer a wealth of character features including a large open brick fireplace and beamed ceilings.

The property has five double bedrooms, two bathrooms plus a wet room, separate

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sitting and dining rooms and a large landscaped garden with panoramic views across the Dudswell Valley.

There is a detached garage and additional off-street parking. The accommodation also incorporates a tea room to the front accessed directly from the High Street.

Etchingham Station is only a five-minute drive with train services to London.

AT A GLANCE HIGH STREET, BURWASH n Charming individual home in the heart of pretty village n Currently with tea room located at the front n Living room n Dining room n Kitchen n Shower room n Utility room n Five bedrooms, one en-suite and two sharing a ‘Jack and Jill’ bathroom n WC n Two attic rooms n Detached garage and parking n Large garden with views

£750,000 For sale through Wood and Pilcher 01435 862211 www.woodandpilcher.co.uk

Langton Green - Price Range: £575,000 - £595,000 An immaculately presented and neutrally decorated detached home coming to the market for the first time in 34 years. 18'2 reception room, dining room, 4 bedrooms, 2 bath/ shower rooms. Double garage, well stocked gardens.

Tunbridge Wells - Guide Price: £575,000 Occupying an outstanding location within a residential area close to the town centre, station and schools - an impressively spacious 3 bedroom home. 185' south facing rear garden with superb timber garden office and a nearby garage en bloc.

Tunbridge Wells - Guide Price: £349,950 An elegant first floor apartment in this converted Victorian property in the tree lined Broadwater Down. Spacious living room, galley kitchen, 2 bedrooms, shower room, bathroom. Private garden with off road parking. No onward chain.

Tunbridge Wells - Monthly Rental £ 1,430 Undergoing complete refurbishment - a very spacious 3 bedroom semi-detached house situated on the favoured south side of town within walking distance of the station. Brand new kitchen and bathroom. Low maintenance garden, large garage and driveway.

Tunbridge Wells - Monthly Rental £ 1,200 A newly converted large apartment situated on the second floor of a unique building in High Street location. 2 double bedrooms, 2 luxurious bathrooms, open plan living room with brand new kitchen. There are wide sweeping views and permit parking.

Tunbridge Wells - Monthly Rental £950 A beautifully appointed and spacious I bedroom apartment located within a strikingly restored and extended Victorian villa within walking distance of town centre and station.

Private courtyard garden and allocated off road parking.

Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

Leigh £1,675,000 A handsome 5 bedroom early Victorian house of character with elegant accommodation arranged over two floors and set within delightful gardens and grounds, in total approximately 1.36 acres. EPC:E

Brenchley £995,000 With far reaching rural views this 4 bedroom Grade II Listed detached barn conversion offers spacious and versatile accommodation with a sensational 40ft main reception room and beautiful gardens.

Langton Green £895,000 In an exclusive close in this popular village a superb 5 bedroom detached house with well presented and well arranged accommodation and a lovely, part walled south facing garden. EPC:D

Wadhurst £885,000 An individual and spacious 3 bedroom detached house situated in a rural yet accessible location, very convenient for Wadhurst station with about 2. 5 acres and lovely views.

EPC:C

Frant £429,950 On the ground floor of this fine Grade II Listed country house, a 2 bedroom apartment retaining many architectural period features with direct access to the beautifully maintained communal gardens.

Tunbridge Wells £379,950 A delightful Grade II listed three-storey house on the edge of the Pantiles. The property has recently been refurbished throughout and still retains many original features such as sash windows.

Tunbridge Wells Office Sales. 01892 597607 I tunbridgewells@hamptons-int.com

Cowden ÂŁ1,450,000 This fine detached country house with its distinctive timbered gables to the front and rear has spacious accommodation arranged over three floors, now with scope for updating and improvement. The house is set close to the Kent and Sussex border, within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and is just over 1.5 miles south east of the attractive village of Cowden. EPC: F

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By Gabrielle Fagan OUR dining dreams are getting grander, and a ‘proper’ dining room is increasingly featuring on home wishlists, as we rediscover an appetite for lingering over meals and savouring the opportunity to connect and socialise with loved ones.

Almost 60 per cent of us prefer a dining area to be a separate room, according to a survey by Anglian Home Improvements, and hankering for more formality appears to be in tune with a general change in attitude to mealtimes. TV dinners on the couch are falling out of favour, recent research by Waitrose revealed (apparently about a third of people are cutting back on that habit), while 50 per cent of parents are making a ‘conscious effort’ to gather the family together for at least one meal a week.

“Separate dining rooms fell out of favour at the turn of the 1990s, with hugely popular TV renovation shows such as Changing Rooms focusing on open-plan multi-functional rooms, but as with all trends, it looks as though the modern British household could be set for a separate dining room revival,” says Julie Yarwood, interior designer at Manchester-based furniture store Housing Units.

“With increasingly busy lifestyles, the dining experience can be a welcome break from everyday stress and a chance to reconnect with family members and friends. Not only this, a separate room allows us to temporarily remove ourselves from the post-meal clean-up, which often looms over diners in open-plan kitchen and dining areas.”

Post-recession Britain has also become more budget-conscious, she believes, and as a result, the ‘big night in’ trend is stronger than ever.

“It’s inspired a dinner party revival and those often work best in a separate dining room environment,” she says. “We all wish to make more of dining, and a beautifully furnished space where we can fully enjoy the moment, is becoming an essential.”

If your dining area’s looking a bit dull, or your dining room is rarely used, it’s time to revamp the space. No matter what’s on the menu, this should be a space to suit every occasion...

Come dine with me...

Downton dining Separate dining rooms are spaces where you can truly play with decor and conjure stately home grandeur (butler optional).

“We’re noticing an enormous change in the approach to dining areas,” says Mark Kelly, marketing manager at Furniture123, which recently found that 69 per cent of people now regard the dining room as their favourite place in the home, while 89 per cent spent more on furnishing it than on any other room.

“This is no longer a room used only for special occasions,” Mark says. “It’s the main gathering point for the family and where people lavish a lot of care and attention getting the decor and furnishing right. They want dressers, a console table, wine racks, decorative lighting and accessories such as mirrors. It’s all about creating a stylish sanctuary which combines a cosseting, comfortable atmosphere – essential

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so you can enjoy a meal – with practicality and good storage.”

TIPS: Round tables generally suit smaller groups better, allowing for intimate gatherings.

Avoid large vases and flower arrangements or tall ornaments in the middle of a table, as they can form a barrier and discourage interaction.

GOOD BUY: Padstow extending round dining table (seats four to six), £599, Marks & Spencer. (1) DÉCOR MENU: French-style painted furniture is the right ingredient for an elegant sophisticated setting.

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Sweetpea & Willow’s Manon dining table, £850, and Yasmina dining chairs, reduced to £112.50 each from £225, could be perfect. (2) Alternatively, a French-style Anjou extending table (seats eight), £645, would be well complemented by a pair of Orsay French chairs, £360, Within Home. (3)

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7 The essential ingredients for this recipe are streamlined tables and chairs and a pared-back approach, so clutter is minimal or hidden in extensive storage.

“Dining spaces are one of the hardestworking zones in the home and have huge potential when it comes to style.

You can opt for sophisticated glamour; think generous tables and overhanging pendant lighting in a combined kitchen/ dining area which will make the eating area a stunning focal point,” says Kate Tansley, creative director at Multiyork.

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Natural materials, especially wood, are ultrafashionable and suit an informal setting.

“While we haven’t seen a huge push for one specific style, one thing which has become clear is that large dining spaces are back and here to stay.

Eight to 12-seater tables are proving extremely popular, as people focus on creating a central hub for family and friends to gather,” says Jenny Hurren, founder of Out There Interiors.

“This needs to be a multi-functional space – for

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“Bench seating has come a long way from the schoolroom. It can take up less space than individual chairs and looks more modern. Just add cushions for essential comfort!”

TIP: Lighting is key – ensure it’s sufficiently bright for everyday meals (or tasks like homework) but have dimmers to create atmosphere when required. Over-the-table pendant lights are brilliant for creating an instant wow factor, but don’t overlook floor lamps and table lamps around the room too, to create a more intimate feel.

GOOD BUY: Alphabeta pendant light, from £223.53, Hem.com (4) DÉCOR MENU: Out There Interiors has a highly desirable selection of tables, including a metal and recycled elm dining table (seats eight), £725 (5) If you’re a Skandi fan, Hem (the word means ‘home’ in Swedish) is a new kid on the online furniture block offering high design at affordable prices. One of its beauties, a Bento six-seat dinner table, is reduced

food, for games, for homework, for catching up over coffee and cake.

There really is no one formula for creating the perfect dining space; it has to work for you and your individual home, and you should feel free to experiment.

“Bold, rich colours can make a separate dining area or room feel snug and cosy, while open-plan areas can look stunning decorated in light, neutral tones, which blur the boundary between the indoors and outdoors, if they look out onto a garden.”

TIP: Establish which size table you need – it’s the main focus of the room and must be large enough to seat the required number of people, but too large and it will swamp a

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to £587 from £734.56, made by From Us with Love, and a touchwood chair, £146.32 (6) Marble’s having a moment, and Housing Unit’s Catalina white marble dining collection includes a fashionconscious table and six chairs, reduced to £1,699 from £2,693 (7) Marks & Spencer’s glass-topped Colby rectangular dining table, £499, wouldn’t dominate a space, (8) while Multiyork’s Copenhagen extending dining table and Ely chairs, reduced to £1,709 from £2,323, make a handsome set. (9)

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room. If space is an issue, opt for an extendable option for versatility.

Good buy: Burchill rectangular extending dining table, £599, Marks & Spencer. (10) DÉCOR MENU: There’s a rustic grandeur to a Wilmore extending dining table, £699, (11) and matching Wilmore bench, £299, Marks & Spencer, which would make it ideal for a spacious dining area.

Similarly, a plank dining table, in sandstone waxed finish and made from reclaimed pine, £525, is one of the stars at The Orchard, and would be complemented by its button back upholstered chairs, £182 each. (12) For farmhouse style, you couldn’t do better than a parquet extending dining table, reduced to £549 from £699, with matching parquet chairs, currently reduced to £119 from £149, and a parquet bench, down to £159 from £219, Furniture Village. (13) Neptune’s just the destination for this look too, and a honey-coloured rustic oak Arundel dining table, from £1,350, and oak bench, from £550, is a stunner. (14)

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Brenchley An attractive Grade II Listed farmhouse on the edge of a popular village Entrance hall, kitchen I breakfast room, sitting room, family room, utility room, cloakroom, ground floor bedroom. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom and dressing room, 3 further bedrooms, family bathroom. Gardens and grounds. Paved terrace. Swimming pool. Tennis court. Paddock. Outbuildings. In all about 2.92 acres.

Hartfield A unique and substantial modern country house Entrance hall, 3 reception rooms, study, kitchen I breakfast room, utility room. Master bedroom with dressing area, nursery I study and en suite bath I shower room, 6 further bedrooms with en suite facilities. Detached triple garage with large storage loft above. EPC rating D. In all about 5.6 acres.

Stonegate An attractive, well located period property with huge potential Entrance lobby, reception hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen I breakfast room, utility room, guest cloakroom. Master bedroom, 2 further bedrooms, 4th bedroom I study, family bathroom, shower room. Double garage. Greenhouse. EPC rating E. In all about 2 acres.

Brenchley A substantial converted barn on the edge of a popular village Kitchen I dining room, utility room, cloakroom, drawing room, sitting room, family room, office, cloakroom. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, bedroom 2 with en suite bathroom, 3 further bedrooms, family bathroom. Detached triple garage (two open bays and one closed). Gardens and grounds. Paddock. EPC rating C. In all about 6.8 acres.

A delightful period house with equestrian facilities, perfect for commuting 3 reception rooms, 5/7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Outbuildings including stable building, double bay car port, barn/store room.

Detached double garage. Delightful established gardens and paddocks. In all about 4.6 acres.

Horton Kirby

Hollybush Close, Sevenoaks

A beautiful detached property in the sought-after village of Horton Kirby

An attractive and versatile family house set in a sought-after location

3 reception rooms , 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Large integral garage. Established gardens.

EPC rating E. In all about 0.29 acre.

3 reception rooms, 2 bedroom suites, 3 further bedrooms, family bathroom. EPC rating D. In all about 0.38 acre.

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Erskine Park Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4

£460,000

Individual family home in Rusthall village centre. The property offers 3/4 bedrooms, with an en-suite shower to the main bedroom. Downstairs there is a good living room, an open plan kitchen/dining room leading into a double glazed conservatory and generous utility room and enclosed rear garden. Internal viewing will surprise!

Energy Efficiency Rating : E

St Philips Court, Tunbridge Wells, TN4

£140,000

This first floor apartment is in a development designed for the over 60's and is set to the north east ofTunbridge Wells town centre. Offering a communal entrance hall with lift, two bedrooms, living room, kitchen, shower room and storage and on-site warden during the day. The property has access to communal parking, gardens, lounge and a guest room . No Chain.

Energy Efficiency Rating : B

Halls Hole Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2

£750,000

Semi-rural four bedroom character cottage with wonderful plot set on the prestigious Dunorlan Farm, Tunbridge Wells. Entrance hall, living room, extended family/dining area, bespoke kitchen with courtyard, utility room, cloakroom. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms, an en-suite 8: family bathroom.

Energy Efficiency Rating : D

Tunbridge Wells Sales 01892 515 144 tunbridgewells@andrewsonline.co. uk

Jackwood Court, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1

£925 pcm

Two bedroom property located within 0.5 miles of Tunbridge Wells town and 0.8 miles of the mainline train station. The first main benefit is the allocated parking, a massive benefit in Tunbridge Wells! Once inside the lounge has a great double aspect with three windows, the kitchen is set of the lounge and has a range of fitted units. Both bedrooms are a double size with the master bedroom having a useful en-suite shower room. The main bathroom is accessed from the hallway and has a bath with a mains powered shower over.

Energy Efficiency Rating : B

Stanley Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1

£950pcm

Well presented Victorian terrace set in this no through road situated 0.8 miles from Tonbridge Wells main line station. On the ground floor there are two reception rooms and the living room also has exposed wood floors.

The dining room also has exposed wood floors and a view over the pretty rear garden. A modern kitchen completes the downstairs accommodation and includes a 'Neff 5 ring gas hob and built in fridge freezer. Upstairs there are two bedrooms and an independently accessed bathroom. The garden is mainly laid to lawn and includes a very useful summerhouse/shed.

Energy Efficiency Rating : D

Tunbridge Wells lettings 01892 525 551 tunbridgewells.lets@andrewsonline.co.uk

Sandhurst road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2

£1,100 pcm

Spacious two double bedroom maisonette located in a sought after location, upon entry of the property you walk through a hallway with the bathroom opposite with an overhead power shower, the second bedroom and lounge are located of the hallway. Through the lounge you will find a galley kitchen and the dining area and of this there is a large bedroom. All bedrooms benefit from in built wardrobes. The property comes with parking and is located 0.6 miles from High Brooms mainline train station.

Energy Efficiency Rating : F

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INVICTA House in Lamberhurst was formerly the village police house, extended and refurbished about five years ago. It is currently arranged as a three-bedroom house with two-bedroom annexe, although the two could be merged.

The larger part of the property comprises an entrance hall, kitchen/dining room, drawing

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room, and family room, with three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. The second section has a kitchen, large sitting room, two bedrooms and a bathroom.

There is a gravel driveway and the rear garden is split into two sections. The gardens afford wonderful views over the nearby vineyard.

AT A GLANCE FURNACE LANE, LAMBERHURST ■ Interesting detached former police house ■ Lovely setting near local vineyard ■ Currently divided into two dwellings ■ The first with entrance hall, family room, kitchen/dining room, drawing room, three bedrooms and bathroom ■ The second with kitchen, sitting room, two bedrooms and bathroom ■ Gardens ■ Driveway parking

£750,000 For sale through Knight Frank 01892 515035 www.knightfrank.co.uk

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AT A GLANCE MILE OAK ROAD, BRENCHLEY n Grade II listed cottage n Planning permission for two storey rear extension and cellar n Entrance hall n Three reception rooms n Kitchen with Aga n Cloakroom n Four bedrooms n Dressing room n Family bathroom n Detached garage with workshop, wine store and office n Garden of about 0.18 of an acre

ÂŁ695,000 For sale through Savills 01892 507000 www.savills.co.uk

Chocolate box beauty with plans to extend DATING back to about the 18th century, Mile Oak Cottage was formerly a pair of farm cottages.

Painted brickwork and good ceiling heights create a light and spacious feel, while period features are abundant.

The delightful Grade II listed cottage has planning permission for a two-storey extension and cellar.

Of particular note is a substantial outbuilding of 374sq ft comprising a garage, office, workshop and wine store. Mile Oak Cottage is accessed via a shared driveway to two other properties leading to a parking and turning area.

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AT A GLANCE GOLDSMITHS AVENUE, CROWBOROUGH n Family house with far reaching views n Desirable location n Set over three floors n Entrance hall n Dining room n Drawing room n Kitchen/breakfast room n Utility room n Cloakroom n Master bedroom with en-suite n Two further bedrooms on first floor n Family bathroom n Two interconnecting bedrooms on top floor n Garage and parking n Gardens n Swimming pool

£665,000 For sale through Hamptons 01892 516611 www.hamptons.co.uk

Far-reaching views with the forest on the doorstep IN CROWBOROUGH’S Goldsmiths Avenue, Dil Pazir is a spacious detached family house with views across the Ashdown Forest.

The popular tree-lined road is in the highly desirable Warren part of town.

With accommodation on three floors, the house features a well fitted kitchen/breakfast room, double-aspect drawing room with doors to a terrace, a dining room, cloakroom and utility room.

The master bedroom has glorious views and an en-suite bathroom.

Two further bedrooms are served by a family bathroom. The second floor has two interconnecting bedrooms with Velux windows.

Outside, there is parking, an integral garage and a long terrace with pathway leading to an area of lawn with a swimming pool. In all the plot extends to about 0.4 of an acre.

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Newly refurbished four bedroom , semidetached house located in a sought after area of Rusthall , Tunbridge Wells. Sitting room and kitchen/diner on the ground floor with three good sized bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor. The loft extension houses another bedroom with en-suite shower room.

Outside, to the rear of the property there is a large panel fenced garden. Newly fitted carpets throughout. Council tax band 'D'.

Three bedroom semi-detached house on the south side of town. The property opens into a hallway leading to the sitting room, dining room and kitchen. On the first floor are two double bedrooms, one single and a bathroom. The front garden gives access to both the front and side doors, to the rear of the properly is a large patio area leading to the lawned area and further on to mature trees and shrubs to the far rear of the garden. Council tax band 'D'.

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High Brooms Road

£260,000

£350,000

Charming, two up two down , end of terrace house located close to Tunbridge Wells town centre. In need of some updating but benefitting from a good sized reception room and kitchen/diner on the ground floor and two bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor. The well stocked rear garden is perfect for outdoor entertaining. Off road parking. Council tax band 'C'.

Detached three bedroom house located close to High Brooms train station and within walking distance of excellent schools both primary, secondary and grammar. This property is set over two floors; consisting of two great size reception rooms on the ground floor as well as a spacious kitchen, conservatory and W/C. Upstairs, there are two double bedrooms one single and bathroom. Large garden and two sunny garden rooms at the rear (one currently used as a bedroom). Council tax band 'D'.

All Saints Road

Culverden Partc Road

£395,000

£284,950

Substantial , three bedroom, detached family house conveniently located close to Tunbridge Wells town centre. This property benefits from a sitting/dining room, kitchen and WC on the ground floor. On the first floor there are three bedrooms and family bathroom. To the front and the rear of the property there are well stocked gardens, garage and a parking space. Council tax band C

Your opportunity to purchase this beautifully presented , spacious apartment located within walking distance to the town centre. This property consists of a spacious reception room, well equipped kitchenette, two double bedrooms (one with en-suite) and newly fitted bathroom. Outside the property benefits from communal gardens and an Undercroft parking. Council tax band 'D'. Potential rental income of £900pcm.

Sandhurst Road, Studio

Waterdown Road

£140,000

£300,000

Beautifully presented studio apartment situated in a converted Victorian apartment property consisting of a small hallway, a galley kitchen, shower room a spacious living area with recessed bedroom section. Outside there are communal gardens. The property is within walking distance to High Brooms train station. Council tax band 'B'. Rental potential of £600pcm.

Three bedroom semi detached house. The property opens into a hallway which leads to the sitting room , dining room , kitchen and W/C. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms and good size single as well as a shower room. The front garden is well stocked with a wide variety of trees and shrubs and gives access to both the front and side doors. Immediately to the rear of the properly there is a patio area which in turn leads to the lawned area of the garden there is also a further patio area. Council tax band 'C'

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THIS delightful Grade II listed 16th century timber framed house, with detached barn and beautiful grounds, is in an enviable rural position.

Three Chimneys is likely to have been a farmhouse and combines medieval and early modern features. Only a few such buildings survive and, unusually, a high percentage of the original frame is still in place.

Features to note include a red brick passageway to the dining room, a wellproportioned triple-aspect drawing room and a country-style kitchen/ breakfast room with Aga. Planning permission has been granted to incorporate the adjacent 17th century barn.

The mature gardens provide a superb backdrop for the property. In all there is some 4.86 acres including an orchard, woodland, heated swimming pool, tennis court, paddock and outbuilding/studio.

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AT A GLANCE SLEEPERS STILE ROAD, COUSLEY WOOD NEAR LAMBERHURST n Grade II listed country house n Rare example

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CORRECTION Last week we published details of this property that showed it was listed at £2,150,00. The correct figure is £1,550,000. This was not the fault of the owner or the selling agent. It was due to a computer error during the production process. Our apologies to all parties.

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n Six bedrooms over two floors n Two bathrooms

n Wealth of character

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n Detached outbuilding

n Three reception rooms

n Grounds of 4.86 acres

£1,550,000 For sale through Savills 01892 507000 www.savills.co.uk

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• Well Presented Throughout • Allocated Parking Space • Energy Efficiency Rating: B

3 Montacute Gardens • 2 Double Bedroom Flat • Popular south Side of Town • Approx. V, Mile from MLS

£249,000 • Sash Windows/ GFCH • Free Residents Parking • Energy Efficiency Rating: E

Tunbridge Wells • 2 Double Bedrooms • 2 Reception Rooms • Low Maintenance Garden

£1,050 PCM • Available December • Energy Efficiency Rating: D • Agent's Fees Apply

£575,000 Tunbridge Wells Guide Price: £500,000 - £525,000 Tunbridge Wells

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• Master Bedroom with En Suite Shower • Driveway & Garage • Energy Efficiency Rating: D

£475,000 - £500,000

• Extended 4 Bed Semi Detached • Accommodation over 3 Floors • Sought-after St Johns Location

• Shower Room & Bathroom • On Street Parking • Energy Efficiency Rating: E

• 3 Bed Detached Property • 2 Receptions & Conservatory • St Johns Location

Southborough • Extended 3 Bed Semi Detached • Beautifully Presented Interior • Popular Cul De Sac Location

• Pretty Rear Garden • Garage & Off Road Parking • Energy Efficiency Rating: E

• 1 Bedroom • Modern Kitchen • Private Decked Garden

OIEO: £425,000 • Open Plan Living Space • On Street Parking • Energy Efficiency Rating: C

£825 PCM • Available December • Energy Efficiency Rating: C • Agent's Fees Apply

Tunbridge Wells • 2 Double Bedrooms • En-Suite Bathroom • Close To Mainline Station

£1,150 PCM • Available December • Energy Efficiency Rating: C • Agent's Fees Apply

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WALI{ING DISTANCE OF STATION AND SCHOOLS Tastefully presented, 5 bedroom family home with spacious living accommodation and landscaped garden.

• PROPERTY: 878 Hadlow Road • LOCATION: Tonbridge

The lure for potential purchasers of this delightful, detached family home are the great schools nearby and the ease of access to Tonbridge station for commuting. Located along the Hadlow Road on the northern side of town, the property offers stylish family living. A spacious sitting room with feature fireplace opens into a separate dining room enjoying double glazed, double doors to the garden. The hub of the home is the light & airy kitchen/breakfast room which is comprehensively fitted with

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white units, plenty of worktop space and integrated appliances. Well planned, there is also plenty of space for a breakfast table in front of the double doors, inviting the garden in on sunny days. Upstairs there are s bedrooms, 2 en-suites and a family bathroom, so rooms 'aplenty' for growing family or visiting relatives. Outside the property benefits from parking, garage and a landscaped rear garden with generous paved terrace, just ideal for those family gatherings and relaxing in the evening.

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• GUIDE PRICE: £635,000 Freehold • BEDROOMS: 5 • BATHROOMS: 3 plus downstairs cloakroom • BEST BITS: Adaptable accommodation with plenty

of bedrooms & bathrooms. Well planned kitchen/ breakfast room with doors opening to secluded terrace. Walking distance of amenities. Landscaped & easily maintained garden.

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Period elegance overlooking the town’s common QUITE simply one of the finest properties in the centre of Tunbridge Wells, Summerhill House is an outstanding detached period family home with generous and adaptable accommodation. The present owners have extensively renovated the house, creating a fabulous modern property while retaining many of the original features.

The accommodation, on four floors, benefits from four spacious reception rooms and an outstanding kitchen/breakfast room.

The master suite features a dressing room, en-suite bathroom and bedroom overlooking Tunbridge Wells Common. There are five further bedrooms, five further bathrooms and a study, as well as a cinema room with games room and laundry room.

The house also has a separate twobedroom annex.

AT A GLANCE LONDON ROAD, TUNBRIDGE WELLS n Spectacular detached period home n Convenient town centre location opposite Tunbridge Wells common n Extensively refurbished n Entrance hall n Cloakroom n Four ground floor reception rooms n Stunning kitchen and breakfast room n Pantry n Lower ground floor: cinema room, games room, shower room and laundry n Superb master suite with bedroom, dressing room and bathroom n Balcony n Five further bedrooms n Five further bath/shower rooms n Annex: kitchen, sitting room, cloakroom, two bedrooms, bathroom, shower room n Sweeping gravel drive with off-road parking n Walled rear garden

£2,700,000 For sale through Alexandre Boyes 01892 525522 www.alexandre-boyes.co.uk

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THE GREEN, SIDCUP n Substantial Victorian detached home n Arguably the finest private house in Sidcup n Set over three floors n Entrance hall n Cloakroom n Sitting room n Drawing room n Family room n Dining room n Study n Kitchen/breakfast room n Wine store n Master bedroom with en-suite and dressing room n Three further bedrooms on the first floor, one en-suite n Family bathroom n Laundry room n Four further bedrooms on the second floor, one en-suite n Further bathroom n One-bedroom annexe n Four-car garage n Detached gym n Award-winning gardens Offers in excess of

£2,500,000 For sale through Knight Frank 01732 744477 www.knightfrank.co.uk

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REEBY, a substantial and imposing late Victorian house, is arguably Sidcup’s most prestigious private residence.

The rooms are spacious and light with high ceilings and an abundance of character.

Freeby is in a commanding position in a private road. Accommodation includes a sitting room, family room, dining room, drawing room and study, an impressive master suite, laundry room, seven further bedrooms and four further bath/shower rooms.

There is a self-contained annex comprising a kitchen/sitting room, bedroom, WC and bathroom.

The property has a gravel driveway and a detached garage for four cars.

The gardens are a superb feature, having been commended in the 2014 Association of Professional Landscapers Awards.

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ROTHERFIELD REGION

£1.5 MILLION

£1.5 MILLION

Superior individual home in a desirable location with superb equestrian facilities. 2 Reception Rooms. Kitchen Family Room. 4 Bedrooms. 3 Bathrooms. Garaging. Annexe. 6 Loose Boxes. Oak Barn.

Outdoor Arena. Garden and Paddocks in all about 3.5 acres. EPC D

Lovely spacious detached Victorian property with lovely rural views. 4 Reception Rooms. Kitchen Breakfast Room. 6 Bedrooms. 2 Bathrooms. Study/Box Room. Large Garage. Stable Block. Tennis Lawn.

Gardens and Grounds of about 2.4 acres. 4441 sq. ft. EPC E

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£895,000

Superb penthouse apartment within walking distance of the town centre. 2 Reception Rooms.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room. 2 En Suite Bedrooms. Mezzanine Sitting and Study Area. Access to Private Roof Terrace. Communal Gardens. 2 Allocated Parking Spaces. EPC C

Spacious attached Edwardian property in a village location with large gardens. Drawing Room.

Conservatory. Dining Room. Sitting Room/Study. Kitchen. 5 Bedrooms. Family Bathroom. Shower Room.

Garage. Large attractive gardens. EPC F

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ROTHERFIELD REGION

REGION £825,000

£750,000

Charming, deceptively spacious detached granary in a lovely country position. 3 Reception Rooms.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room. 4 Bedrooms. 3 Bathrooms. Double Garage. Courtyard Parking. Terraced Gardens, Summerhouse and distant rural views. EPC D

Well presented property enjoying a southerly rear aspect. 3 Reception Rooms. Kitchen Breakfast Room. 4 Bedrooms. 2 Bathrooms. Detached Double Garage. Attractive Gardens. In all about 0.25 of an acre. EPC E

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MOORSIDE, MARDEN The Forge is in the favoured location of Horsmonden a thriving village community within walking distance to the shops and school. Contemporary colour schemes throughout to exacting detail, the versatile accommodation comprises entrance hall, cloakroom, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room and large dining/ family room. To the first floor, master bedroom with en-suite three further bedrooms and family bathroom offering a ~ack and Jill' combination to the guest bedroom. Pretty garden to the rear. EPC: E

£895,000

Moorside is a fabulous detached family home, in excess of 3,000 sq ft. Which is set in grounds of approximately 1.5 acres with a large double garage with home office above. Offering a semi rural location with accommodation comprising 4/5 bed rooms, master with en-suite, further 4/5 reception rooms, ground floor cloakroom and large entrance hall with minstrel gallery. EPC: D

Woolow offers a fantastic garden backing onto field s and orchards. The ve rsatile layout offers four bedrooms (two to the ground floor, two to the first floor), shower/cloakroom, utility room, large kitchen/dining room, spacious garden room. To the first floor, fabulou s sitting room with dual fuel stove and balcony taking full advantage of garden views, and family bathroom which accommodates the two bedrooms. EPC:C

2 OLD PARSONAGE, BENCHLEY

£695,000

Idyllic location nestled in the heart of Brenchley vi llage yet quietly tucked away along a private drive adjacent to the orchards. Extensive gardens to rear and side with southerly orientation. Circa 1920 offering three bedrooms, Two receptions, open fireplaces, oak windows, LPG gas central heating, off road parking. EPC: G

£335,000

Beautifully presented, first floor, two bedroom, leasehold apartment in an established, modern complex, located in the highly soug ht after area of Durgates.Accom modation comprising communal entrance between two apartments, 2 double bedrooms with en· su ite to master. Large sitting room, modern kitchen with appliances and modern bathroom. Under cover barn style car parking space and additional space to the side of the property with additional visitor parking. EPC: B

Beautifully presented modern home comprising entrance hall, cloakroom W.C., fitted kitchen/dining room, sitting room with fireplace and 4th bedroom which could be used as an office.

First floor, 3 good size bedrooms and bathroom. Master bedroom has an impressive range of fitted furniture. Ample off road parking to front. Walking distance MLS and schools.

EPC: D

Fabulously refurbished 3 bedroom link-detached in cul de sac location. Ground floor cloaks, contemporary decorwith open plan kitchen,separate utility, integral garage. New bathroom and kitchen. Secluded garden to rear. Off road parking-viewing a mustl EPC: E

Awell presented 3 bedroom sem i-detached family bungalow offering versatile accommodation with L-shaped sitting room, kitchen, family bathroom, large mature garden to the rear and attached garage with additional parking. EPC: E

Exceptional location within walking distance of Brenchley village.

Beautifully presented Grade II listed detached character home, circa 1541.

Accommodation comprising two reception rooms, both boasting inglenook fireplaces, large kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, storage area, three bedrooms to include master bedroom to the first floor with en-suite, family bathroom, and bedroom four to the second floor. EPC: D

TO LET- 45 UNDERWOOD RISE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS £1,600 PCM Available immediately-4 bedroom sem idetached townhouse, family bathroom, ensuite, cloakroom, wa lking distance main line station and Pantiles.

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Stunning new build near Etchingham station PLOT 18 is one of two properties remaining for sale at the Parsonage Croft development.

An elegant, four-bedroom weatherboarded detached home, it features a striking porch, an exposed chimney and a garden with a southerly aspect.

The house includes a spectacular open-

plan kitchen with informal family area, living and dining rooms and a study which overlooks woodland.

Upstairs the luxurious master bedroom and second bedroom have en-suite facilities and fitted wardrobes. There are two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Parsonage Croft has been created in conjunction with a new primary school, pre-school, sports pitches, community facilities which include a new community hall and a landscaped village square. It is a ten-minute walk from Etchingham railway station.

Plot 18 is priced at ÂŁ775,000.

Contact the sales department on 01580 388007 or visit www.millwooddesignerhomes.co.uk

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Shortage in construction skills threatens housebuilding targets

By John Elliott Managing director of Millwood Designer Homes

THE government has announced ambitious targets for a million new homes to be built in the UK by 2020. The housebuilding industry is doing everything it can to keep up with this demand, but the shortage of skilled workers in the sector poses a real threat to meeting these targets.

Since the recession, housebuilding has bounced back and construction is now booming across the country. Not just in the residential sector, but also huge public sector and infrastructure projects which will continue to create even more employment opportunities. It is challenging for building companies to keep up with demand and many of us are reporting difficulties in recruiting qualified candidates.

For qualified workers, demand is high and pay is good, but there are simply not enough of them.

There is a marked shortage of bricklayers, carpenters and site managers, while electricians and plumbers are also sought.

This situation has the potential to get even worse, with 90,000 skilled workers expected to retire from their construction jobs between now and 2020, but not enough young people choosing to go into the sector to make up the shortfall.

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Meanwhile there are more young people than ever who are classified as Neet (not in education, employment or training). Much more needs to be done to encourage these people to pursue a career in construction, primarily through offering good, funded apprenticeships. Whereas a generation ago, workers who entered the trade through

apprenticeships were the mainstay of the industry, nowadays barely one in ten 18-year olds chooses an apprenticeship.

The future of our workforce is an issue looming large over the building sector and it is something we need to think hard about and act upon, so that we can deliver the new homes that the country needs.

Portillo to speak at ARLA conference MICHAEL Portillo and Jo Malone will be the keynote speakers at next year’s Association of Residential Letting Agents conference, it has been announced.

Agents from across the country are set to attend the lettings forum, at ExCeL London on April 12, when ‘many of the relevant issues in the lettings industry’ will be discussed, including agency fees, commissions, rent control and government priorities in the housing sector.

ARLA president Peter Savage said: “As a former MP and cabinet minister, Michael Portillo will provide a useful insight into government priorities and changes in legislation, that have proved to be a popular issue with delegates in previous conferences.

“And with her huge success, I am sure many agents will build their skills by hearing from Jo Malone on how to develop an idea into an international recognisable brand.

“Our new location ExCeL means that this year’s conference is shaping up to be the biggest in ARLAs’ history. We’re pleased to be able to welcome more people as the annual conference is an important date in the year where delegates can come to hear from authoritative speakers and debate a range of issues.

To book a place at the conference, visit www.arlaconference.co.uk

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Off-plan sales being taken Open Thursday to Monday 1pm - 5pm Prices from £395,000

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