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We take another look at some of the country’s most interesting and unusual flats

tortiNgtoN maNor, aruNdel – maNaged by HobdeNs property maNagemeNt ltd

tortington manor, just outside arundel in west sussex, is now a development of residential apartments and houses – all leasehold - and is set in 17 acres of woodland and gardens. the estate’s history stretches back some 900 years. in that time the estate has undergone many changes, both in terms of the buildings and its ownership, which includes several dukes and earls. However, part of the original manor House dating back to 1739 still exists today. between 1922 and 1998 the estate was a boarding school for girls and, more recently, a college for american students. by the early 2000s the site was redeveloped into what it is today.

HobdeNs property maNagemeNt ltd 01903 724 040

forbes plaCe, CHiCHester – maNaged by Now professioNal property maNagemeNt

Forbes place in chichester, west sussex, is the home of residents in 24 flats. these flats were first occupied in 1999 following the completion of a building project to turn the one-time hospital, latterly administrative offices for the Health service, into flats. the wisteria on the front elevation of the building is the only protected plant in england.

river gardeNs, loNdoN – maNaged by farrar property maNagemeNt

river gardens in Fulham is a unique residential development constructed in the 1970s. the freehold is owned collectively by the leaseholders and the active board ensures the development is very well maintained. Farrar property management and the directors liaise very closely to ensure the development receives the continued investment it deserves. there are 11 blocks in total containing 116 flats, on site staff (including a residential porter), swimming pool and saunas and acclaimed communal gardens. its riverside location overlooks the wetlands centre in barnes, is adjacent to Fulham Football club and is a prime location to take in the cambridge vs oxford boat race.

farrar property maNagemeNt 020 7341 0220

tHe HorizoNs developmeNt, ColCHester – maNaged by pms leaseHold maNagemeNt ltd

originally developed by barratt and opened in 2005, the Horizons development houses 207 mixed size flats over approximately 5 acres of land. the flats are a mixture of one and two bedroom units and three bedroom penthouses. the flats stand on the banks of the beautiful river colne in colchester and the development is regarded as the jewel in the crown of the colne bank area. the development is illuminated with brilliant blue spotlights in the darker hours making the building look like it is constructed from ice. barratt paid particular attention to the impact the development would have on the environment, so it is graced with beautiful walkways and garden areas where nesting swans can be found in the spring and early summer. pms leasehold management ltd have been involved with Horizons since its inception, and undertook full management from 2007.

pms leaseHold maNagemeNt ltd 01206 835 350