London Homes & Property (South East) February 2011 by Runwild Media Group

LONDON Homes&

PROPERTY Showcasing the finest homes in your area

FEBRUARY 2011 - issue 004

Covering bLACKHEATH, GREENWICH, DULWICH & OTHER SELECT AREAS OF SOUTH EAST LONDON

Live the high life Striking new homes

Bold and beautiful

E Y L ut T S O

g I F EGoin L n Y

Bedrooms with wow factor

R le X U festy U i L L

1 s 0 1 me n

R 2 Ho F O New

Ws N Eterior In

Sales

Micheldever Road, SE12 King Sturge are delighted to offer for sale this exceptional five bedroom French style semi detached house built c.1890 with Mansard roof and situated in the hearth of Lee Conservation area. This tastfully decorated and presented home would be ideal for the larger family and is sure to tick many boxes. The versatile layout is set over three levels and offers space and light throughout.

ÂŁ925,000

Granville Park, SE13 Forming part of this imposing Victorian Semi and positioned at the very top of Granville Park comes this two double bedroom, top floor conversion apartment. This tastefully presented and decorated property has to be viewed internally to be fully appreciated. Main features include modern fitted kitchen, stylish bathroom and plenty of storage and loft space. Ideally located for the DLR and mainline rail station.

ÂŁ315,000

www.kingsturge.co.uk

Blackheath Office - 020 8852 8383 blackheathsales@kingsturge.com With London offices in Knightsbridge, Canary Wharf, Blackheath and Greenwich

Sales

Granville Park, SE13

£365,000

St Johns Park, SE3

£445,000

Simply stunning is the best way to describe this beautifully furnished two bedroom garden apartment conveniently positioned for both Lewisham DLR and Blackheath Village. Finished to an extremely high standard and share of freehold, an early viewing would be highly recommended.

Set within this magnificent detached residence, comes a unique two double bedroomed apartment. The property is presented in immaculate condition throughout and benifits from a beautiful south facing communal garden and off street parking. Early viewing recommended.

Benson Road, SE23

£1,169.995

Within walking distance of Forest Hill Mainline station comes this stunning and spacious six bedroom detached Victorian residence which has been renovated by the current owners to an exceptional high standard. The property also benefits from off street parking and close to local shops, bars and restaurants.

Parkside, Vanbrigh Fields, SE3

£399,950

Vanbrugh Hill, SE3

£950,000

Mycenae Road, SE3

£350,000

A truly outstanding two bedroom apartment positioned just yards from the heath and Greenwich park. The parkside development continues to be popular with city professionals as many amenities are on your doorstep. The property is presented in excellent order throughout and offers a share of freehold.

A beautifully presented five bedroom Victorian house situated in this popular residential road, close to Royal Greenwich Park and Maze Hill mainline station providing easy access to the City and West End. Properties of this size are rare to come to the market and this property must be viewed to be fully appreciated.

This bright and spacious two bedroom garden flat located in the ever popular Westcombe Park conservation area. The accommodation comprises entrance hall, bright lounge with doors opening onto the garden, large kitchen/dining area, two good sized bedrooms and a smart bathroom suite.

www.kingsturge.co.uk

Blackheath Office - 020 8852 8383 blackheathsales@kingsturge.com With London offices in Knightsbridge, Canary Wharf, Blackheath and Greenwich

Sales

Park Row A spacious, modern town house located opposite the front gardens of the Maritime Museum. The accommodation comprises large through reception room with double doors opening onto the garden, kitchen, cloakroom, open plan living room/TV room/bedroom four, master bedroom with access to roof terrace, two further bedrooms and shower room.

£850,000

Feathers Place A considerably improved and extended three bedroom period terrace house. The accommodation comprises entrance hall, reception room, superb 30’9 kitchen/dining room, cloakroom, three double bedrooms, bathroom and pretty courtyard garden.

£799,950

www.kingsturge.co.uk

Greenwich Office - 020 8858 9986 greenwichsales@kingsturge.com With London offices in Knightsbridge, Canary Wharf, Blackheath and Greenwich

Sales

Hyde Vale

£1,150,000

Merchants House

£550,000

An outstanding and beautifully presented three/four bedroom end terrace town house. The current owners carried out a meticulous and comprehensive refurbishment of the house in 2006 and the accommodation is arranged over four floors, is both flexible and generous.

A spectacular two bedroom second floor apartment in an attractive development built by Berkeley Homes. Comprises entrance hall, amazing 25’2 x 25’ (approx) reception room with dual aspect bow windows overlooking the river, master bedroom with en-suite shower room, further double bedroom, family bathroom and secure parking.

Axis Court

Hadrian Street

£850,000

£315,000

A superb, spacious contemporary town house located in a rarely available gated development. The accommodation comprises entrance hall, cloakroom, reception room, kitchen, master bedroom with en-suite shower room and access to a large terrace, three further bedrooms, bathroom, good size rear garden and parking.

A beautifully presented one bedroom period cottage in a sought after street within the East Greenwich conservation area. The accommodation comprises living room, kitchen/dining room, double bedroom, shower room and pretty rear garden. The property is conveniently located for access to Maze Hill main line station.

Maurer Court

Park Mansions

£475,000

An outstanding fifth floor two bedroom river-view apartment within the highly specified first phase of this sought after development. This spacious, bright property features spectacular 600sq ft south facing terrace, and benefits from being well away from road noise, with a protected view of the river Thames.

£389,950

A stunning, spacious and considerably improved two bedroom first floor conversion flat. The accommodation comprises entrance hall, fabulous open plan living room/ kitchen, two double bedrooms and bathroom. The property is conveniently located for access to Greenwich main line and DLR station, and the Royal Park.

www.kingsturge.co.uk

Greenwich Office - 020 8858 9986 greenwichsales@kingsturge.com With London offices in Knightsbridge, Canary Wharf, Blackheath and Greenwich

Tel: 020 8463 9955 www.heathestates.eu

Havelock Walk SE23 Guide Price: ÂŁ1,350,000 Set within the thriving and artistic community of Havelock Walk, a charming mews located in the heart of Forest Hill, comes this spectacular live/work gallery and spacious home. Designed by the internationally renowned sculptor Jeff Lowe, this unique and versatile warehouse set over three floors boasts approximately 5000sq ft of space. Creating a perfect setting for a multitude of creative businesses of which Havelock Walk mews is already home to.

Wemyss Road Blackheath SE3 Guide Price ÂŁ1,250,000 An exquisite four bedroom, four storey Victorian family home, located within the very heart of Blackheath village. The property boasts an abundance of period character and charm and comes with a beautiful and secluded south facing garden. This tastefully renovated home is offered onto the market chain free.

Stratheden Road SE3

£2450pcm

A fabulous high spec new build three double bedroom two bathroom penthouse apartment with large wrap around terrace, lift, secure off street parking, video entry system. Good transport links to central London and Docklands.

Invicta Road SE3

£1375pcm

Westcombe Park Road SE3

£2500pcm

Romney Drive Chislehurst BR1

£2000pcm

The Art Club SE3

£2700pcm

2x Contemporary new build two bedroom apartments ideally located a short walk away from Westcombe Park BR and local shopping facilities. Private decked balconies. Secure residents parking.

A wonderful spacious family home situated in a much sought after quiet residential area within walking distance of Elmstead Woods and Bromley BR Stations and the popular Bullers Wood and Scotts Park School.

A stunning totally refurbished 2 double bedroom two bathroom garden floor conversion flat forming part of an imposing period house, next to Greenwich Park and close to Maze Hill BR station.

A stunning 2/3 bedroom two bathroom duplex apartment forming part of a magnificent Grade ll listed building formerly the ‘Art Club’ located in a quiet road yet in the Heart of Blackheath Village.

HUMPHREYS SKITT & CO Established 1793

Blackheath 020 8297 1697 Greenwich 020 8858 1102

Brand Street SE10

£630,000 F/H

Guildford Grove SE10

GP £825,000 F/H

Ashburnham Grove SE10

£840,000 F/H

Luton Place SE10

£1.35million F/H

Well presented mid terraced Victorian house. Accommodation comprises 2 double bedrooms, larger than average contemporary bathroom, hall floor reception room, stunning open plan kitchen/ dining room, rear garden.

Architect-designed glass extension housing a contemporary kitchen within this three storey 2 bedroom, 2 reception Victorian townhouse in the Ashburnham Triangle Conservation Area. The property has been the subject of a complete refurbishment creating a truly unique home.

Court Road SE9

£2.25million F/H

Fine Edwardian double-fronted 6 bedroom house occupying south facing plot in this prestigious road close to Eltham Palace. The main L-shaped reception room opens onto the terrace, swimming pool and exceptional gardens. Detached triple length garage.

www.humphreys-skitt.com

Beautifully refurbished 3 storey end of terrace period house. Extended to the rear, accommodation now provides 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, dual aspect reception room, stunning open plan kitchen/dining room, additional living room, rear garden.

Half of a converted Victorian church. Spacious 5 bedroom house situated just yards from the gates of Greenwich Park. Finished to a high standard with the top floor featuring original exposed beams of the church.

Diamond Terrace SE10

£3.6million F/H

Architect-designed house over 5,000 sq.ft. incl garage, arranged over 3 floors offering 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,000 sq.ft. living room, library & kitchen/dining room with oak framed bi-fold doors. Self-contained 1 bed flat in basement. Cedar hot tub & firepit.

www.humphreys-skitt.com

Hyde Vale SE10

£1.85 million F/H

A high quality architect designed renovation in the West Greenwich Conservation Area, comprising 4 bedrooms, splendid drawing room, kitchen and dining room, reception/library, media room, two storey conservatory and terraced garden.

St John’s Park SE3

£3.5m F/H

Magnificent & beautifully restored 7 bedroom family residence close to the Heath, 5 reception spaces including huge Mark Wilkinson kitchen/dining room, underground swimming pool/ gym, 2 large reception rooms overlooking the gardens.

We have moved! Special commission rate for new instructions received at our Greenwich Office by 31st January 2011.

We look forward to helping you with your move.

020 8858 1102

FEBRUARY

Welcome note...

t gives me great pleasure to welcome you to our new look London Homes and Property magazine - a lifestyle and property magazine for South-East London. Every month in our dedicated New Homes section we’ll bring you the latest property news, insider info on developments and building projects, and advice and expert knowledge on the industry. This month we’re visiting St John’s – a smart development in Blackheath that offers village life with great transport links (p.71), and looking at the various options for landlords and tenants in a changing market (p.74). Our Living Local section is your essential guide to the local area with new openings, places to eat and drink, a vast range of cultural distractions, transport updates, the best new shops and local comment and insight. In February you can read about markets and museums in East Dulwich, theatres in London Bridge, the high street in Blackheath and real ales in Greenwich. The section starts on p.15.

Make the Life Style section your first stop for all things interiors, with the latest trends, up and coming designers and must have items, as well as tips on urban gardens and the most exciting new local interiors shops. John Makepeace is our designer of the moment, an expert carpenter with an eye for shape and style (p.58), and we also look at creating a serene bedroom haven on p.52. For those of you looking for property abroad, the Live Overseas section is essential reading, with special features on international developments and property, expert comment on buying overseas and the latest news and information on worldwide markets. This month we’re showing you round a stunning villa property in Le Marche, Italy (p.64), and considering what other European countries are becoming popular for second homes and investment purchases (p.67). Happy reading...

LONDON Homes&

PROPERTY

contents

Editor Director Kate Harrison

Editor

Emma Mills

Senior Property Manager Samantha Ratcliffe

living local

Senior Designers Laddawan Juhong Hiren Chandarana

16 18 20 21 22 23

Designer

Ashley Lewis

Production Fiona Fenwick Daniel Harris

Editor-in-Chief Lesley Ellwood

Area News

Out & About 24 Hours In...East Dulwich The View from Here State of the Market Comment

Finance Manager Elton Hopkins

life style

Director

Giles Ellwood

Managing Director Eren Ellwood

RUNWILD M

16 Heron Quay, Canary Wharf London E14 4JB T: 020 7987 4320 F: 020 7005 0045 info@londonhomesandproperty.com www.londonhomesandproperty.com Runwild Media Group cannot accept responsibility for unsolicited submissions, manuscripts and photographs. While every care is taken, prices and details are subject to change and Runwild Media Group take no responsibility for omissions or errors. We reserve the right to publish and edit any letters. All rights reserved.

LONDON HOmes&

PROPERTY ShowcaSing the fineSt homeS in your area

51 52 55 58 61

Interiors News The Trend Must Have Item Designer Focus Gardens

live overseas 64 67

A Taste of the Med A Booming Market

new homes

70 Property Latest 71 Development Focus 74 An Expert View 78 Aiming High

FEBRUARY 2011 - issUE 004

Covering bLACKHeATH, greenWiCH, DULWiCH & oTHer SeLeCT AreAS oF SoUTH eAST LonDon

Live the high life striking new homes

Bold and Beautiful

LE T Y ut ES g O L IF Goin RY le n X U sty L U n Life n 1 1 mes 0 2 o

Bedrooms with wow factor

R H F O New n

W N Eteriors In

Cover Image Buttons Bed in Olive Courtesy of Sofa.com www.sofa.com

WEST GREENWICH SE10 An exceptional and rarely available detached house ideally located near the top of Point Hill in this historic conservation area close to the open heath and within easy walking distance of Greenwich town centre, park and both mainline and DLR stations. Steer House was built to exacting standards four years ago and offers approx. 2500 sq ft of accommodation over four floors and the highest standards of finishing throughout....includes two 25’ reception rooms, fully equipped 26’ kitchen/dining, seperate utility, five bedrooms, three bathrooms a wide, walled garden and private off road parking behind secure gates. Offered for sale Freehold and with no onward chain.

Guide Price £1,475,000 Freehold 125 Greenwich South Street London SE10 8NX Tel 020 8691 3770 email. sales@turnerlane.co.uk

UNIQUE HOMES, UNIQUE SERVICE, UNIQUE PEOPLE P e r s o n a l P r o p e r t y C o n s u l t a n c y f o r B u ye r s a n d S e l l e r s o f D i s t i n c t i ve H o m e s FOR SALE

UNIQUE is a privately owned and specialist estate agency designed to provide personal property consultancy for selling or buying exclusive and exemplary homes.

ROBERt SARgENt

UNIQUE is the brainchild of Robert Sargent, founder of the Acorn Estate Agency group. Robert recognises that the needs of the most affluent vendors and purchasers have always posed a problem to typical high street estate agents and so he has created Unique: a specialist team of experienced and proactive property professionals whose sole focus is to service the needs of high net worth clients and manage their multi-million pound property transactions.

FARNBOROUgH PARK BR6 £4,295,000 F/H FOR SALE

We don’t deal in volume; we leave that to other people. We prefer to deliver a bespoke service to each client and each individual property.

NEIL LOUtH

UNIQUE isn’t just a property consultancy, it’s a complete ethos: a way of conducting business that allows us to give our clients the options and tailored service they desire. DO YOU HAVE A PROPERTY THAT DESERVES THE UNIQUE APPROACH? We offer a one to one marketing and consultancy service, providing a tailormade sales programme for your home which includes a stunning property profile brochure.

KAREN HEdgES

By targeting precisely the right audience we deliver a successful sale at the right price in a timescale that fits our client’s specific requirements. PERHAPS YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A UNIQUE HOME TO BUY? If you are seeking a property to buy then UNIQUE can also help you find it. Whatever is on your wish list, with our extensive experience and well affiliated contacts in the luxury homes market, we are perfectly positioned to source you a house to make a home.

ANdREW ROBERtS

London Office

Kent Office

t: 020 7089 6500 E: enquiries@uniquepropertiesuk.com

t: 020 8378 1222 E: enquiries@uniquepropertiesuk.com

www.uniqueproper tiesuk.com

KNOCKHOLt tN14 £2,500,000 F/H FOR SALE

SHIRLEy HILLS CR0 £2,450,000 F/H FOR SALE

BROMLEy BR1 £1,950,000 F/H Incorporating

livingLOCAL n Be Merry Traditional ales in Greenwich village n 24 Hours In... East Dulwich shows its cultural side n City Farm meeting the animals at Woodlands Farm

Image: Greenwich Union www.greenwichunion.com

living local

Area news Homes for Hire Hiring out homes for filming and photography shoots is lucrative, and this tastefully styled property in Camberwell with four double bedrooms spread over four comfortable floors, earns its owner from £800 to £1,800 per day when rented out to photographers and film crews. No doubt they love its features, including gorgeously rich, stained floorboards, original shutters, a large double reception and country-style kitchen/diner. It has been featured in fashion and accessories catalogues and will be the backdrop for an upcoming commercial. “Attention to period details and traditional décor and furnishings can increase the saleability of a property, whilst also bringing home an additional income,” says Becky Munday, head of sales at agents Wooster and Stock. “Properties that have been used for films, television and photo shoots are often popular with home buyers. It adds an element of prestige and it is obviously appealing to think that one’s home can generate some extra revenue.” Owner Tim Kent, an advertising photographer, says: “I got so much pleasure refurbishing this

house and invested much time and research into restoring all the original features, from the ornate cornicing and ceiling roses, to the light switches, door handles and radiators. “I spent a lot of time scouring antique shops, reclamation yards and eBay for the perfect furnishings. The main labour of love was reinstating all of the fireplaces that had been removed by previous residents. There are now seven working fireplaces in the house, and each was chosen to be correct for the era of the house and size of room. I love open fires, they are just so cosy and are

Transport latest…

Quick News

Although first announced five years ago, plans to improve the Elephant and Castle for pedestrians and cyclists has been slow to come. After years of wrangling, the plans to replace the intimidating underground subways with crossings at street level are at last taking place, with some crossings now opened. It is an aspect of a scheme that includes improved lighting, wider pavements and new cycle lanes as part of the massive regeneration of the Elephant and Castle area. Closures remain at both Greenwich and Woolwich foot tunnels, which are undergoing an £11.5 million programme to upgrade them. The Woolwich tunnel is likely to remain closed until March 2011, while Greenwich tunnel is at present closed from 9pm to 6am Monday to Friday.

The London 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games will put the Greenwich area in the worldwide spotlight, and also present the opportunity for many residents to rent out their homes for vastly inflated rates. Couple this with the fact that Greenwich is also being made a Royal Borough in the same year, and it is clear that this is an ideal time to buy in this beautiful corner of London – or to stay put if you are already here.

Did you know? Parts of Dulwich are highlighted as “very poor” on the Charles Booth poverty maps of the late 19th century – which means that areas of this affluent, leafy and highly desirable neighbourhood were considered slums in Victorian times...

probably one of the house’s strongest features.” Jonathan King, director of location agency Shootfactory, which represents the property, says: “A property’s suitability will depend upon its style, size, layout and décor and, of course, its geographical location. There is no particular style of property that we look for since our clients are constantly looking to vary their choice of location house. “In the case of Brunswick Villas, clients are struck by the architectural look and the fact the décor has a very authentic feel. You can imagine Charles Dickens basing a scene from one of his novels here!”

Superbly located in the heart of Camberwell, cafés, bars, restaurants and the serene Brunswick Park are on the doorstep. It is less than a mile’s walk from both Peckham Rye and Denmark Hill stations, which have frequent services to London Bridge, Blackfriars and Victoria. There are also excellent schools in the area, making this period dream an ideal family home. n Brunswick Villas is on the market for £635,000 Wooster & Stock 020 7708 6700, www.woosterstock.co.uk

Get online Greenwich has got a brand new online information website for both visitors and residents alike. The Greenwich Directory (www. greenwichdirectory.co.uk) is a completely free, up-to-date, one-stop information resource for the Greenwich area. There is loads of detailed, regularly expanding information about local attractions, cafés, restaurants, bars, pubs, clubs, accommodation, services,

property market information and community information, including council offices, hospitals, schools, emergency services, and much more. The Classified Marketplace page includes local professionals, trades and services. Initially covering mainly the Greenwich and Blackheath areas, the site will expand to include more information on outlying areas and specific neighbourhoods in the area.

living local

Out&About... DRINK Meantime Brewing Company’s first pub, the Greenwich Union, is a beer-lovers’ paradise. It sells no national brewers’ products and its own beers are unpasteurised and brewed in small batches. There is also a selection of more than 60 beers from some of the world’s top breweries. Precious few pubs can boast such oddities as Belgian Lambic beers, German smoked beers and Belgian Trappist ales, as well as the usual bitters and lagers – but the Union can. There is also an extensive food menu. Greenwich Union 56 Royal Hill, Greenwich, SE10 8RT 020 8692 6258 www.greenwichunion.com

EAT

WEAR

Borough Market, near London Bridge station, is renowned for its huge choice of fabulous food. One long-standing fixture of the market is Café Brood, situated by Southwark Cathedral. As well as freshly baked pastries, ciabattas, soups, pasta dishes and salads, it has an eternally popular grill menu that includes steaks, chorizo and a fabulous seafood and chicken paella.

One of the best things about the Greenwich and Blackheath area is that you can get to live both the town and country lifestyle without all the driving. Oxleas Woods and Greenwich Borough’s very own working farm, Woodlands, are just a five-minute drive away either side of Shooters Hill. Every Thursday from 10am–noon in February Woodlands is organising special toddler sessions to meet the animals – and other local families – and there are arts and crafts and a play area.

Cafe Brood, 1–6 Green Dragon Court, Southwark, SE1 9AH 020 7407 0644 www.cafebrood.co.uk

Woodlands Farm 331 Shooters Hill, Welling, DA16 3RP 020 8319 8900 www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Britons are splashing out record amounts of cash on cashmere at present. Marks and Spencer sold around 600,000 cashmere products over Christmas alone, and sales of cashmere items priced £69 and above are 11 per cent up on a year ago. Oliver Bonas in Dulwich is currently offering this soft, warm and stylish grey bird knit top (£49). The batwing-sleeved jumper contains 25 per cent cashmere to ramp up the comfort factor. Oliver Bonas 26 Lordship Lane, Dulwich SE22 8HJ 020 8693 6115, www.oliverbonas.com

PLAY Last year saw a raft of new fitness crazes hit the UK, including boot camps and the introduction of outdoor gyms. David Lloyd Leisure Club in Kidbrooke predicts that this year one major trend will be increasing: the demand for children’s fitness programmes, especially with childhood obesity on the rise. As a response, David Lloyd Leisure will be improving their current offerings for 11 to 16-yearolds, providing them with more options to join group exercise classes and workout unsupervised in the gym. David Lloyd also sees increased interest in triathlon, Britain’s fastest growing sport, and will have regular triathlon activities at the club. New bikini workouts and tennis-specific programmes are being introduced to keep members motivated. David Lloyd, Kidbrooke Park Road, Lee SE12 8HG 020 8331 3900, www.davidlloyd.co.uk

ESCAPE If you’ve never spent a night at the dogs – putting a punt on the greyhound races – you’re in for a real treat. Even if you just place a few tiny ‘token’ bets, the experience is surprisingly fun, a real change from a humdrum night in front of the box, or visiting the usual local haunts – especially if you go with a bunch of friends. At Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium, with its newly

refurbished 250-seater Grandstand Restaurant and brand new trackside bars, it’s very comfortable too. Race meetings are every Friday and Saturday, with the first race at around 7.30pm, and the last at 10.30pm. Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium Plough Lane, Wimbledon,SW17 0BL 0870 840 8905, www.lovethedogs.co.uk

SEE Dulwich Picture Gallery, England’s oldest public art gallery, celebrates its 200th year with an astonishing international loan exhibition. Masterpiece A Month: Presiding Genius will feature a loaned masterpiece on display every month. February’s choice is Diego Velázquez’s El bufón don Sebastián de Morra. And until 27 March is Norman Rockwell’s America, the first exhibition in this country of original works by Rockwell, the best-known and most beloved American artist of the 20th century. Dulwich Picture Gallery Gallery Road, Dulwich, SE21 7AD 020 8693 5254, www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk tickets: adults £5 permanent collection/£9 temporary exhibition also, £1 off for senior citizens free for under 18s, unemployed, disabled, students

BUY It might seem a bit weird popping to a hair salon for your tea supplies, but in Blackheath Village that’s where you go for Aveda’s Organic Loose Leaf Comforting Tea (£14 for 140g). The calming, flavourful tea, available from Fresh Lifestyle Salon and Spa, promotes a sense of well-being and tastes delicious. The caffeine-free herbal blend includes certified organic liquorice root and peppermint. Drink it hot or iced. Fresh also stocks a range of flower and plant essences geared to bestowing a profound sense of well being, as well as Aveda products for hair, skin care and styling, and also make-up. Fresh Lifestyle Salon and Spa Tranquil Vale, Blackheath SE3 020 8318 2666, www.freshlifestyle.co.uk

living local

24 hours in...

East Dulwich

f you’re looking for a country village getaway, but without the country, village and getaway part, then East Dulwich is a wonderful nook in South London to escape to. Just 15 minutes from the centre of the city, East Dulwich somehow manages to exude a friendly village vibe, full of independent boutiques and one-of-a-kind nights out – their Community Film Club won last year’s Film Society of the Year award. Described as a diamond in the rough, the skyline is semi-detached houses and Victorian terraces initially, but look closer and you’ll see the area has been treated to more than a touch of gentrification in the last few years, adding to both its appeal and property prices.

11.30 pm

History The Horniman Museum is a much admired place that is worth a browse for their sheer range of exhibitions, if nothing else, from music to natural history and everything in between. The recently opened and widely acclaimed Horniman Aquarium beckons from here too.

12.30 pm

Lunch

9.00 am

Culture Start your day off with a wander around the Dulwich Picture Gallery. The first ever public art gallery stands on lush green grounds and offers a diverse range of exhibitions and installations; it’s the perfect way to start off the morning, before heading to their much-renowned café to enjoy elevenses and some truly stunning views.

10.30 am

Sightseeing Work off breakfast with a stroll around some of the mainstays of East Dulwich; start by heading past the Library. A visual treat for any architecture fan, its building work remains untouched since its erection in 1897. From here, head down Upland Road, where you’ll get a picture-perfect view from Canary Wharf to the London Eye; a Kodak moment waiting to happen. Round off your walk by visiting the village green, a gem for any Londoner in need of an escape from the hustle 20

and bustle of the city – you could even make a quick detour to the lake for a pedalo ride.

For a light lunch, head over to the Magnolia Rooms; a hot spot that has changed hands and names many times before, returning to its roots and becoming a family-run restaurant. Clean and bright inside, it is strewn with graffitied wooden school chairs contrasting with statement wallpaper and mismatched lights. It’s kitsch enough to be cool, and a must-visit for an empty belly craving some attractive home-cooked fare.

3.00 pm

Coffee Lordship Lane is a hub of activity and filled with all manner of independent traders and boutiques from art galleries to cheese shops. Make sure you visit Dolce Vita Catering for an award-winning brownie, and the renowned East Dulwich Deli, which also holds a coveted stall in the Harrods Food Hall. Any men not interested in browsing can head over to the Champion Hill Stadium to see if

local team Dulwich Hamlet FC are playing at home.

6.00 pm

Theatre + Dinner Head to Southwark Street to the newly revived Menier Chocolate Factory to start your evening. Resurrected in 2004 from its state as a disused chocolate factory, the now-theatre and restaurant has been described as one of London’s greatest theatre hopes. Catch a show or cosy up in the à la Carte restaurant under dim lighting and dark wooden beams, surrounded by original fittings – a truly unique experience.

8.00 pm

Drink Head to the East Dulwich Tavern next; it’s a true reminder of why you’re in the area. A genuine local that won the Neighbourhood Pub Award 2009, it’s trendy with a relaxed vibe and view over the green, as well as boasting a great selection of real ales.

9.30 pm

Dance Round off your evening at the Black Cherry Bar. As with every other building in the vicinity, this ex-greengrocers is full of history. Live music and DJs regularly entertain until the small hours and it’s the perfect end to a good day out.

living local

The view

from here...

Changing times Our resident London Homes & Property

Treading the boards

columnist, Ben West, talks about how the high

South East London is blessed with a rich selection of quality theatres.

street can reflect an entire area’s ethos... It’s amazing how a couple of new shops can transform the perception of a neighbourhood. A really good example of this was the occasion of Marks and Spencer opening its ‘Simply Food’ store on Old Dover Road at the Blackheath Standard around three years ago. Many years before, this was the site of a cinema and in recent years it became in turn a branch of Safeway, Morrisons and Somerfield supermarkets. The Blackheath Standard doesn’t possess the kind of chichi boutiques, cafés and shops that pepper nearby Blackheath Village. So the installation of an M&S was a sure sign of it going upmarket and indeed, since it opened, smart new shops have slowly sprung up around it, like the florist and gift shop Passion Flower, children’s shop Ottie and the Bea, and new cookery school and cookware retailer Blackheath Cooks. Shops like these are a clear indication of the gentrification of an area, which invariably gets a mixed response locally. Residents of the Blackheath Standard fall into a wide range of income brackets

and, whilst some residents, mainly affluent professionals, were overjoyed that they at last could buy upmarket delicacies like filo pastry parcels, vegetarian sushi, rich chocolate truffle sauce and a host of other very high-quality fare, others were shocked that the store was flogging £13 chickens, single apples for the price of a whole bag at nearby Lewisham market, and dinky little slabs of Parmesan for the cost of a ploughman’s lunch at the pub. Those on lower incomes mourned the demise of a traditional supermarket offering heavy discounting and a much greater range of lines, while higher income residents relished trips to buy the likes of freshly baked croissants and tiger prawns in exotic spices. The recession may have completely shaken up the whole retail sector, and credit-crunched formerly staunch Waitrose aficionados now scour the aisles of pound shops, Aldi and Lidl in search of bargains, but one thing is for sure: our shops shape our neighbourhoods far more than we perhaps realise.

Menier Chocolate Factory A whole host of awards and West End transfers clearly indicate the quality of the work at this theatre in London Bridge. From 15 February to 19 March, Ruby Wax stars in Losing It, billed as a hilarious, and sometimes dark show, about mental illness. 020 7907 7060 www.menierchocolatefactory.com The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre This is a well-established, intimate fringe pub theatre seating up to 50 people. From 2 to 5 February, following sell-out performances elsewhere in London and prior to a national UK tour, it is staging Deirdre and Me, written and performed by Rachael Halliwell. It is described as an original onewoman show full of laugh-out-loud, yet poignant humour in the style of Alan Bennett and Victoria Wood. 0844 847 2454 www.brockleyjack.co.uk The Greenwich Playhouse While The Greenwich Theatre is a much-loved fixture of the South London arts scene, precious few people register its tiny neighbour, The Greenwich Playhouse. This highly regarded studio theatre consistently stages high-quality work. From 8 March to 3 April it offers The Maias by Eça de Queirós, which traces the decline of a 19th century aristocratic family and the incestuous love affair between a brother and sister, who are unaware of their blood relations. The Greenwich Playhouse 020 8858 9256 www.galleontheatre.co.uk The Greenwich Theatre 020 8858 7755 www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk

living local

State of the market Alasdair Carpenter, Company Director of Lourdes estate agents, comments on the state of the residential property market

Licensing for estate agents could bring much needed standardisation to the industry

an I see your licence please? Although not a question usually asked of estate agents, it might be something they will need to become accustomed to hearing. The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has just launched the first licensing scheme for estate agents. As it currently stands the scheme will only be open to members of the NAEA and there is no legal requirement for estate agent to become members. Although I firmly believe licensing should be introduced for estate agents, I have grave concerns for the way this is being introduced. Firstly, a voluntary scheme will only attract the reputable estate agents who probably don’t need any further governance. Secondly, I can’t help but think this should be a legal requirement introduced by the government and not a voluntary membership organisation. Surely the entire purpose of licensing the UK housing market is to weed out rogue operators who indulge in unsavoury business practices? Those people are highly unlikely to volunteer to be licensed, regulated and scrutinised. My third and final concern, is whether the licensing scheme will be effectively marketed to the general public. Most of the people I speak to outside of the industry have no idea that the housing market is totally unregulated. They do not know that

the NAEA is a voluntary organisation and that estate agents are not legally required to join the organisation. As it stands anyone can set up an estate agency or work as an estate agent. So unless time, effort and money are invested into effectively communicating the need for licensing, then the entire exercise will be fruitless. Estate agents have always suffered from a poor public perception, and without drastic measures this will never change. Grant Shapps, minister for housing, hailed the NAEA’s licensing scheme as a ‘symbolic moment’. I will reserve such enthusiasm for when Mr Shapps decides that licensing of estate agents in the UK needs to be mandatory. The public would like better industry standards; the reputable industry professionals would like a better public image; so surely the government should further legislate the industry? You wouldn’t use an unregulated accountant, solicitor, stockbroker or even taxi driver so there should be no reason for estate agents to escape accountability. Besides, wouldn’t it be a refreshing change to deal with someone educated in property? Someone that is knowledgeable about the finer details and laws of the property market. I would dearly love to see the wheeler-dealer image of estate agents buried forever. Although I have my concerns about the current suggested scheme, I will stand behind it and make sure that my staff are licensed. As I am sure every other reputable, professional estate agent will be. It is often said that something is better than nothing and in this case it is probably true. So, as of June 2011, when you are requiring the services of an estate agent make sure you are asking the question, are you licensed by the NAEA? There will be no shortage of agents who have taken the trouble to license their service, so make sure you are using one. n

living local

s ’ n o ht t l i H ig ds n i H

To sell

not to sell?

How do you know what to think when everyone is saying something different? Hilton Ingram from Heath Estates spouts forth...

n one day this January one headline read: ‘Property prices to reduce by 10% in 2011’. Oh dear. The next day, another headline stated: ‘House prices set to surge, market will take off in Spring say experts’. Hooray. Is there anyone out there that is singing from the same hymn sheet? If you believe that property prices are going to reduce, then it would be prudent to sell your property now and rent accommodation for one year, before buying a new home that would then be 10% cheaper. Based upon a sale value of £300,000 and a subsequent rental cost of £1,500 per month (£18,000 per year), if you were to sell your property and buy it back a year later you would have made a profit of £12,000 in a falling market. However, if you believe that we are set for a surge, then it would be prudent to wait before you sell so that you can gain the profit from an increased property value. If your property value increases by 10% then a year later you would have made a profit of £30,000 in a rising market. A dilemma unfolds...do we or don’t we sell our property? And how do you decide? Are the ‘facts’ in a tabloid newspaper more correct or less correct than the ‘facts’ in a wellknown broadsheet? We need to be able to assess the quality of the ‘facts’ that are presented to us. A sceptic would probably say that anything printed in a newspaper is a bit iffy, but where else can we get our day to day knowledge? It is currently impossible to make a rational decision based upon the reported market information as it swings from one extreme to another on a daily basis. Alternatively, if we were to rely upon the stability of our economy or politics then, yet again we are currently in the dark, and it is not until we see a thriving and vibrant economy that things will change. • So it comes down to personal factors such as : • Is now the time to move on? • Are we ready to move on?

• Can we afford to move on? • Is the interest rate going to increase? • Can we get a mortgage? Before we can make a decision we have to check to see if there is a fly in the ointment. Nobody appears to have told the mortgage lenders that home owners would like to sell and buy properties, so the volume of mortgage products are at best, limited and also vary from day to day. Lenders appear to be removing products faster than creating new ones. Is this a sign of the market or a sign of the times? Nowadays even a perfect credit history does not automatically entitle you to be a member of the elite club of mortgage receivers, so it is worth checking to see if you are able to get a mortgage offer before you start to make decisions about your future home. The start of a new year always brings with it the desire to make a change, so there will no doubt be many of you looking to buy or sell – but which route are you going to take? n

living local

HOT PROPERTY:

An Artistic Paradise

Set within the thriving and artistic communityÂ of Havelock Walk, a charming mews located in the heart of Forest Hill, comes this spectacular live and work gallery and spacious home. Designed by the internationally renowned sculptor Jeff Lowe, this unique and versatile warehouse set over three floors boasts approximately 5000sq ft of space and incorporates many unique features, including

architectural salvage balconies and cast iron radiators from France, art deco shop counters and cast iron columns from Spitalfields Market to shop counters and post office sorting desks.Â Creating a perfect setting for a multitude of creative businesses of which Havelock Walk mews is already home to. To fully appreciate this outstanding property, please contact Heath Estates to arrange a private viewing.

Havelock Walk, SE23 ÂŁ1,350,000 Heath Estates www.heathestates.eu

020 8463 9955 25

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Finance thing.

FJLord.co.uk

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. You can choose how you pay for your mortgage advice. You have the option to pay by a fee, typically 1.95% of the loan amount. Alternatively you could pay by combination of a 1% fee and allow us to receive commission from the lender. Registered Office: Colwyn House, Sheepen Place, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LD. Registered in England, No: 06034381

LLSS

London Stone London Stone

Properties Properties

23mins mins 23 toCanary Canary to Wharf Wharf byDLR DLR by 20mins mins 20 byRiver River by Boat Boat

ModernModern, Lagoon Facing Property Smart, Bright 1 Bed

3/4 Bed Town Top Floor FlatHouse with Floor to Ceiling Windows

SE18 £196pw £279,995

SE18 £242pw £329,495

3rd Floor Courtyard Apartment Beautiful Furnished Loft Style Apartment

Riverside 2 Bed Apartment Fabulous Loft with Amazing Roof Skylights

2 Bedsized, well clean presented apartment on this award winning Good and modern 1 bed, overlooking a development. include on-site 24and hour concierge, courtyard with Benefits large rooms throughout heaps of storage. residents’ only gym, bistro and Youngs Pub.Train and DLR Furnished stations minutes from your door.

Spacious 3 bed family home within walking distance of the town centre, good transport connections including Royal the property overlooking the internal lagoon andthe fountains. Arsenal Pier for the Thames Clipper service. Furnished

RoyalArsenal Arsenal Royal Riverside, SE18 Riverside, A beautiful, gated Woolwich SE18

development nestling A beautiful, gated along the River Thames development nestlingis the Royal Arsenal along the River composed of Thames gorgeous theoldRoyal Arsenal warehouses is and ultra composed of gorgeous chic modern buildings, oldmany warehouses and ultra with splendid river chic modern buildings, views. many with splendid river views. • Onsite gym and 24 hr concierge • Onsite gym and 24 hr • Onsite delicatessen concierge and café • Onsite delicatessen • Tranquil riverside and café setting • Tranquil • Gated riverside buildings •setting Onsite dry cleaners • Gated Buildingsthat • Neighbours • Onsite dry friends cleaners become • Neighbours that become friends

Enjoy the lifestyle of the Royal Arsenal Riverside.This property comes with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, main living height ceilings throughout and a great modern kitchen. area open plan with designer kitchen. Parking included. Furnished

SE18 £273pw £249,995

SE18 £335pw £274,995

Split-Level 2 Bed Property Fantastic 3 bed Penthouse on two Floors 2 Bed apartment set on the top floor. It has west facing views

A of really great Arsenal’s penthouse offering 3 genuine the Royal historic buildings and ofdouble the Thames bedrooms, 2 smart bathrooms an ultra kitchen. River.A period conversion withand character, it ismodern very spacious Furnished and benefits from a high specification. Includes Parking.

SE18 £358pw £329,995

An attractive, bright and airy property with stunning Thames views obtained from the wall of glass fronting the open living area that has a vaulted ceiling and loads of roof skylights. plan living area. Comes with 2 bathrooms, designer kitchen, Furnished balcony and includes parking.

Grade II Listed 2 Bed Duplex Gorgeous Warehouse Conversion A fantastic west facing 2 bed warehouse conversion on the top floor, over 1300 sq ft. Exposed brickwork, sash windows, bedrooms, bathrooms and ceiling a largewithin studythe area. glass sliding two wall, asmart vaulted 25 ft high oak open Furnished/Unfurnished plan living area. It has gas central heating. Comes with parking.

SE18 £345pw £374,995

www.LondonStoneProperties.com www.LondonStoneProperties.com enquiries@londonstoneproperties.com enquiries@LondonStoneProperties.com

Thames Clipper Thames Clipper

020 8855 2155 - 07747 865 383 020 8855 2155 - 07747 865 383 9 Gunnery Terrace, Cornwallis Road, The Royal Arsenal, London, SE18 6SW

9 Gunnery Terrace, Cornwallis Road, The Royal Arsenal, London, SE18 6SW

Rendall and Rittner Lettings Ltd.

To all landlord and sellers! Rendall and Rittner Letting limited would like to take the

opportunity to invite you to contact one of our dedicated experienced members of staff to discuss your property requirements.

Sales

City View House, Bethnal Green

£310,000 Leasehold

New Caledonian Wharf SE16

£374,995 Leasehold

A two bedroom apartment is available in this former factory building situated along Bethnal green Road, which is an ideal location for Bethnal Green underground (central line) station, shops and bars. GCH. Weekday concierge. Excellent Location.

Two double bedroom/two bathroom apartment is available in this prestigious development known as New Caledonian Wharf. The property comprises: Entrance hallway leading to reception, which overlooks the courtyard. Two double bedrooms, master ensuite. Kitchen with a range of wall and base units. Parking. Onsite leisure facilities. 24 Hour concierge.

Admiral Place, Rotherhithe SE16

City View House, Bethnal Green

£299,995 Leasehold

Two double bedroom maisonette, built alongside Rotherhithe Street, which is (in our opinion) a convenient location for local pubs, Thames clipper service and the newly opened Rotherhithe overground station. The property also benefits from a garage with parking area in front. Property requires some updating.Good Location.

£249,995 Leasehold

Rare opportunity to purchase this one double bedroom apartment situated on the sixth floor of this former factory building situated in the heart of Bethnal Green, being ideal for the underground and local bus services to The City and beyond. Weekday concierge.

Unit 3, Vogan’s Mill, 17 Mill Street, London, SE1 2BZ Tel: 020 7702 0042 Fax: 020 7394 1937 Email: lettings@rendallandrittner.co.uk www.randrlettings.co.uk

River Habitat RiverHabitat.co.uk

ONE WEST INDIA QUAY, E14 Luxury Duplex in the heart of Canary Wharf

RESERVOIR STUDIOS Chic Contemporary Gated Development

n Crca. 2,500 Square Feet n South Facing Duplex Apartment n 29th and 30th Floors n Three Bedroom, Three Bathroom n Comes with car parking space

n Large Live/Work Unit Space n Currently with one Bedroom n Duplex 2nd & 3rd Floor n High Ceilings and Wooden Floors n Close walking distance to Limehouse DLR

£1,500 pw Reduced

£395,000 Leasehold

BELGRAVE COURT An unfurnished riverside classic

BERKELEY TOWER A spectacular river view Apartment

n Direct River Views n 1,843 Sq. Ft. Unfurnished n 9th Floor n 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 1 Cloakroom n Portered Block, 24 Hr Security n Comes with Car Parking Space

n Fantastic River Views n 1,402 Sq. Ft. n 3rd Floor n Two Bedroom, 2 Bath n Portered Block, 24 Hr Security n Comes with 2 car parking spaces

£1,050 pw Reduced

£815,000 LEASEHOLD

• info@RiverHabitat.co.uk • T: 020 7791 9830 • F: 020 7791 9831 • The Suite LG. 655 Commercial Road, Limehouse, London E14 7LW

Fetter Lane, EC4 £239,000 Leasehold This delightful studio apartment is situated on the 4th floor of Clifford’s Inn, an extremely popular lift-serviced building with concierge near the Temple law courts.

Aldersgate Street, EC1 £475,000 Leasehold Set on the 4th floor of an extremely popular lift-service building with a concierge service, this 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment has a balcony off the reception.

Leyden Street, E1 £500,000 Leasehold Boyd Street, E1 £535,000 Leasehold Set on the second floor of a popular art-deco building just east of Liverpool Street station, Set on the third floor of a stunning warehouse conversion, this exceptional 2 bedroom flat this unusually large 2 bedroom apartment is beautifully presented and very light.

offers a host of desirable features in particular the exposed brickwork.

From their first steps to the first visit of the grandchildren, Hamptons International know what makes a family home. The comfort it will provide. The memories it will hold. We see beyond the bricks and mortar to help you find somewhere that’s, well, home.

Mitre Street, EC3 £550,000 Leasehold This 2 bedroom City apartment located just off Fenchurch Street has been beautifully refurbished throughout, with wooden floors and a contemporary kitchen and bathrooms.

City Office

Sales. 020 7236 8398 city@hamptons-int.com Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

Alie Street, E1 £570,000 Leasehold This brand new, stunning development is being offered off-plan with completion planned for March 2012.

Gullivers Wharf, E1W £750,000 Leasehold An exceptionally spacious, 1813 sq ft, 3 bedroom apartment within a converted warehouse building just off historic Wapping High Street.

Providence Square, SE1 £650,000 Leasehold

Butlers Wharf West, SE1 £1,350,000 Leasehold A stunning penthouse on the Thames, with both bedrooms and reception facing the river and Tower Bridge.

Luna House, SE16 £1,150,000 Leasehold A 3rd floor, two bedroom apartment, with reception room and both bedrooms facing the River Thames.

A well presented apartment with decked terrace overlooking the Japanese style water garden and two bedrooms.

Move in before the tax man does.

Tower Bridge Office

For buyers in excess of £1million the increased stamp duty rate of 5% being introduced on the 6th April 2011 is an added incentive to complete before that date. We strongly recommend all sellers of these properties to make their move now whilst there is a flurry of buyers. £1,500,000 purchase SAVE £15,000 £2,500,000 purchase SAVE £25,000 £3,500,000 purchase SAVE £35,000

Stable House, SE16 £389,000 Leasehold A two bedroom, third floor apartment in Rotherhithe Village, with character brickwork and allocated parking.

Sales. 020 7407 3173 towerbridge@hamptons-int.com Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

The Fountains, SE1 £565,000 Share of Freehold A top floor 850 sq ft, two double bedroom refurbished duplex apartment in Shad Thames, with balcony, roof terrace and gated parking.

Wapping High Street, E1 £675 per week St Andrews Hill, EC4 £525 per week A two bedroom apartment in this impressive development on the River Thames, benefit- A large two double bedroom apartment in this period conversion in the heart of the City ing from a large balcony and 24 hour concierge. Available furnished with plenty of character. Near to St Paul’s, Blackfriars and the Thames. Available furnished

Christina Street, EC2 £430 per week A bright warehouse conversion with exposed brick work, high ceilings and hard wood floors. The apartment is between Square Mile and Shoreditch triangle. Available furnished

City Road, EC1 £380 per week A huge one bedroom apartment in this excellent development situated within easy reach of both The City and Islington. Available furnished

Renting a property is no reason to accept anything less than the perfect home. It’s still your personal oasis. Albeit for a shorter timeframe. That said nearly all our tenants renew their contracts. Proof that we know how to make people feel right at home. Let By

City Office

Lettings. 020 7236 8399 citylettings@hamptons-int.com Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

Let By

Barbican, EC2 £325 per week

Commercial Street, E1 £425 per week

More Barbican properties urgently required

More Spitalfields properties urgently required

Dockhead Wharf, SE1 £400 per week A one bedroom warehouse conversion in Shad Thames boasting exposed brick work, part wood floors and parking.

Merganser Court, E1W £495 per week

Millennium Square, SE1 £545 per week

St Saviours Wharf, SE1 £600 per week A newly refurbished two double bedroom two bathroom apartment set within a warehouse conversion boasting, balcony, porter, parking.

A stylish two double bedroom apartment boasting contemporary bathroom, solid wood floors and private balcony.

A beautiful one bedroom apartment with direct access to balcony overlooking St Katharine Dock’s, parking and porter.

The Hamptons International team always go further to meet your personal property needs, whatever they may be. Over 97% of our clients say they would use us again or recommend us to others. Let us show you why.

Little London Court, SE1 £545 per week A beautifully refurbished two bedroom apartment boasting two modern bathrooms and kitchen, wood floors and off street parking space.

Tower Bridge Office

Lettings. 020 7407 3173 towerbridgelettings@hamptons-int.com Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

St Saviours Wharf, SE1 £425 per week A fantastic one bedroom apartment set within a warehouse conversion boasting exposed brickwork, wood floors, porter and parking.

living local

HOT PROPERTY:

Kent Retreat in Sundridge Park

This is a magnificent example of an Arts and Crafts detached property, built in 1906 and occupying one of the largest plots in this location in Kent. The beautiful six bedroom family home showcases many appealing features of this exciting architectural period. The entrance hall is exceptionally welcoming, with anÂ open fireplace, and the beautifully crafted, extended kitchen and breakfast room is at the heart of the home. The first floor, with four bedrooms and three bathrooms/en-suites, is reached by a

breathtaking split oak staircase and galleried landing. The second floor has endless versatility, with three more rooms, currently used as a gym, study and store, and an extensive garden: set on a plot of two thirds of an acre with an outdoor pool, terrace and pool house, there is further potential for a tennis court and outbuildings. This charming period property in excess of 5,500 square feet on a large plot is nonetheless conveniently located for the practicalities of family life.

ÂŁ1,950,000 Unique www.uniquepropertiesuk.com

020 8378 1222 37

BROMLEY, KENT BR1 £650,000 An outstanding six double bedroom located in a popular BROMLEY, KENTdetached BR1 house £650,000

rural location of Cudham, Kent. Boasting a secluded and well maintained A really spectacular bedroom detached house situated in a asemigardens/grounds. This four property has numerous features including superb rural outdoor location heated of Cudham, Kent. Boasting a secluded and well swimming pool. An internal viewing is a maintained must. gardens/grounds. This property has numerous including a superb CUDHAM, KENT TN14 features £895,000 outdoor heated swimming pool. An internal viewing is a must. A really spectacular four bedroom detached house situated in a semirural location of Cudham, Kent. Boasting a secluded and well maintained gardens/grounds. This property has numerous features including a superb outdoor heated swimming pool. An internal viewing is a must.

SO LD

SO SO LD LD

location north of Bromley Town Centre with its extensive amenities and An outstanding six double detached house located in a popular night life. Six bedroom, fourbedroom reception rooms with three bathrooms make location north into of Bromley Centre with its schools extensive amenities and this property an idealTown family house, great and easy access night life. Six bedroom, four reception rooms with three bathrooms make BROMLEY, KENT BR1 £650,000 into central London. this property into an ideal family house, great schools and easy access An outstanding six doubleinto bedroom detached central London.house located in a popular location north of Bromley Town Centre with its extensive amenities and night life. Six bedroom, four reception rooms with three bathrooms make this property into an ideal family house, great schools and easy access into central London.

CUDHAM, KENT TN14 £895,000 A really CUDHAM, spectacular four bedroom situated in a semiKENT detached TN14 house £895,000

UDHAM,

KENT

TN14

£895,000

ctacular ctacular four four bedroom bedroom detached detached house house situated situated in in a a semisemiof of Cudham, Cudham, Kent. Kent. Boasting Boasting a a secluded secluded and and well well maintained maintained nds. nds. This This proper proper ty ty has has numerous numerous features features including including a a superb superb heated heated swimming swimming pool. pool. An An inter inter nal nal viewing viewing is is a a must. must.

UDHAM,

KENT

TN14

£895,000

ctacular four bedroom detached house situated in a semiof Cudham, Kent. Boasting a secluded and well maintained nds. This proper ty has numerous features including a superb heated swimming pool. An inter nal viewing is a must.

BIGGIN HILL, KENT TN16 £425,000 A reallyBIGGIN delightful four bedroom detached house situated in the sort after HILL, KENT TN16 £425,000

BROMLEY, KENT BR1 £330,000 Four bedroom end of terraceKENT house situated Place, Bromley. BROMLEY, BR1 in Sheridan £330,000

location of Swievelands Road, Biggin Hill. This property has an abundance Within easy access to Bromley town centre, mainline station, amenities aAs really delightful four including bedroom detached house situated the sort after Four bedroom end of terrace house situated Sheridanappliances, Place, Bromley. ofA features and benefits a superb heated outdoor in swimming pool. & good schools. Modern fitted kitchen with in integrated four locationInternally of Swievelands Road,has Biggin Thisbyproperty hasowners. an abundance Within easydouble accessglazing, to Bromley town centre, mainline station, amenities no expense beenHill. spared its current bedrooms, gas central heating & superbly maintained in as of features and benefits including a superb heated outdoor swimming pool. & good schools. Modernthis fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, four BIGGIN HILL, KENT TN16 £425,000 BROMLEY, KENT BR1 £330,000 gated development. Internally no expense has been spared by its current owners. bedrooms, double glazing, gas central heating & superbly maintained in ROMLEY KENT £330,000 A really , delightful four bedroomBR1 detached house situated in the sort after Four bedroom end of terrace housedevelopment. situated in Sheridan Place, Bromley. this gated A m Place, m end end of of ter ter race race house house situated situated in in Sher Sher idan Place, Bromley Bromley. . A unique oppor Amainline unique oppor tu tu of Swievelands Road, Biggin Hill. This property hasidan an station, abundance Within easy access to Bromley town centre, station, amenities access Bromley town centre, mainline amenities access to to location Bromley town centre, mainline station, amenities a ols. Moder n f itted kitchen wit h integ rated appliances, four a sought sought af af ter ter pre pre ols. Moder n f itted kitchen wit h integ rated appliances, four a s of features and benefits including a superb heated outdoor swimming pool. & good schools. Modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, four uble uble glazing, glazing, gas gas central central heating heating & & superbly superbly maintained maintained in in t t his his gated gated development. development. Internally no expense has been spared by its current owners. bedrooms, double glazing, gas central heating & superbly maintained in this gated development.

000 ROMLEY ,Village, KENT BR1 £330,000 arnes, Wimbledon arnes, Wimbledon Wimbledon Village, Wimbledon Common, Common, Wimbledon, Wimbledon, Dulwich Dulwich

Putney, Barnes, Wimbledon Village, Wimbledon Common, Wimbledon, Dulwich Village, East Dulwich, West Dulwich, North Dulwich, Herne Hill Putney , Putney , Barnes, Barnes,

Village, Village,

East West Nor th Hill East Dulwich, Dulwich, West Dulwich, Dulwich, Nor th Dulwich, Dulwich, Herne Hill m end of ter race house situated in Sher idan Place,Herne Bromley . access to Bromley town centre, mainline station, amenities Putney, Barnes, Wimbledon ols. Moder n f itted kitchen wit h integ rated appliances, four uble glazing, gas central heating & superbly maintained in t his gated development.

000

Wimbledo Wimbledo East East Dulwich, Dulwich, West West Dulwic Dulwic

unique oppor tu Village, WimbledonA Common, Wimbledon, Dulwich Village, a sought af ter pre East Dulwich, West Dulwich, North Dulwich, Herne Hill

C&S_Ashdals_S-P001-P002.indd 1-2 C&S_Ashdals_S-P001-P002.indd 1-2

000

Putney, Barnes, Wimbledon Village, Wimbledon Common, Wimbledon, Dulwich Village, East Dulwich, West Dulwich, North Dulwich, Herne Hill

arnes, Wimbledon Village, Wimbledon Common, Wimbledon, Dulwich Village, East Dulwich, West Dulwich, Nor th Dulwich, Herne Hill

C&S_Ashdals_S-P001-P002.indd 1-2

Putney, Barnes, Wimbledo East Dulwich, West Dulwic

020 8466 8445 020 8466 8445 56 BECKENHAM LANE • BROMLEY • KENT • BR2 0DQ 020 8466 8445

56 BECKENHAM LANE • BROMLEY • KENT • BR2 0DQ 56 BECKENHAM LANE • BROMLEY • KENT • BR2 0DQ

020 846 84 5

020

BECKENHAM

8466

LANE

020

•

BRO

8466

LANE

•

BRO

56 BECKENHAM LANE • BROMLEY• KENT • BR2 0DQ

CHELSFIELD PARK, KENT BR6 £1,860,000 CHELSFIELD PARK, KENT BR6six bedroom, £1,860,000 A unique opportunity to be the owner of this magnificent newly built six bathroom detached house, in

aAsought prestigious residential in Chelsfield Park, Kent. A short walk from station uniqueafter opportunity to be the ownerarea of this magnificent newly built six bedroom, sixChelsfield bathroommainline detachedrail house, in and greenbelt countryside. This is a highly desirable new property and location a sought after prestigious residential area in Chelsfield Park, Kent. A short walk from Chelsfield mainline rail station CHELSFIELD PARK, KENT BR6 £1,860,000 and greenbelt countryside. This is a highly P desirable new property and locationBR6 CHELSFIELD ARK, KENT £1,860 A unique opportunity totbe theowner owner of thisof magnificent newly built six icent bedroom, six bathroom built detached house, in por he newly six por tunity tunity to to be be t he owner of t t his his magnif magnif icent newly built six bedroom bedroom er residential in Chelsf ield Park, Kent. A t er prestigious prestigious residential area inPark, Chelsf ield Park, Kent. A shor shor t walk walk fr fr a sought afterg prestigious residential area area in Chelsfield Kent. A short walk from Chelsfield mainline rail station and reenbelt and g reenbelt countr countr yside. yside. This This is is a a highly highly desirable desirable new new prope prope and greenbelt countryside. This is a highly desirable new property and location Putney, Barnes, Wimbledon Village, Wimbledon Common, Wimbledon, Dulwich Village, CHELSFIELD East Dulwich, West Dulwich, North Dulwich, Herne Hill

PARK,

Wimbledon Wimbledon Village, Village, Wimbledon Wimbledon Common, Common, Wimbledon, Wimbledon, Dulwich Dulwich Village, Village, st st Dulwich, Dulwich, Nor Nor th th Dulwich, Dulwich, Herne Herne Hill Hill

www.ashdale.com www.ashdale.com

KENT

BR6

000 £1,860

000 www.ashdale.com

por tunity to be t he owner of t his magnif icent newly built six bedroom Putney, Barnes, Wimbledon Village, Wimbledon Common, Wimbledon, Dulwich Village, er prestigious residential area in Chelsf ield Park, Kent. A shor t walk fr Eastand Dulwich, Westg Dulwich, North Dulwich, Herne Hill countr yside. This is a highly desirable new prope reenbelt 9/18/09 6:30:09 PM

Putney, Barnes, Wimbledon Village, Wimbledon Common, Wimbledon, Dulwich Village, East Dulwich, West Dulwich, North Dulwich, Herne Hill

9/18/09 6:30:09 PM

000

Wimbledon Village, Wimbledon Common, Wimbledon, Dulwich Village, st Dulwich, Nor th Dulwich, Herne Hill

9/18/09 6:30:09 PM

LONDON Homes&

PROPERTY A

Gen

Rd Ca de

arlt

d rs Hill R

y Wa

Shoote

olfe lW

e Va

era

Hyd

y Wa on

arlt

y Wa

rs Hill R

eard

Pond

Wa t Ty ler

ille

Lisk Pl

an’s

erm St G

Long

Prince Charles

Shoote

S Row

rde

Keep

ark Grove

Elton

ton

Le e

lmo

eway

Brook

Foxes Da

ark

nt P

Priory Park

Shearman Rd

sing

Lee Rd

Bles

Parkgate

a Terr

Lee P

ntin

re P

al R

ark

Dale

Que

Dac

rch

Chu

rish

has

Loc

Par

ark

re P

Dac

h St

Churc

Heathlee Rd

Lee

e St Boon

n Rise

Lee P ark

Clarendo

ont

Belm

Foxes

The Hal

kland

be ce

ill

Gil

Broo

th Park

Blackhea

Par

ell

Cou

eath

ce Terra

Lee Terra

ont H

Gre

Vale

Belm

Corn

Payn

Gle

leb

ph’s

The

ose

rham

Cate

Belmont Grove

St J

e Rd

Boyn

rk nnett Pa

Lawn

Pond R

Blackheath Rail

St. Joseph’s Vale

ckh

Rd th Grove

Blackhea Baizdon Rd

Bla

al lV

da Gardens go

The

izd

Square

ltho

s Wemys

Hurren Close

Manor

ste

ay or W

Man

Way

ft Rd

mead

Lamp

nor

Dermody

ro Meadowc

ham

rillo

tfield

Brigh

d nR

ton

gto

n Tau

llin

ark

Effingham

Knowles Hill

ton R

Osber

Elth

riv idge D

Way

Cambr

sd ner

or Man

d le R

Carston

Burnt Ash Rd

rof

alc

Crescent

d Rd

ill

le edg

Leylan

Ravens

we rd

Pasco

We iga

Old

Len

Manor Park

n Park

e Rd

Eastdow

Wisteria Rd

Weard al

Road

Lee High Rd

8 9

roft R

Granville Park

Oakc

l ya

r Pa

gon P

a Tr

Eliot Pl

Eliot Vale

e ad

Para

Hill

on Pl Parag

Eliot

Pa ra gon

ille

Rycculff

Square

Rycculff

The

Pond R

tP oun

r fe ol

R ond

Property Finder Map

Blackheath

d rs Hill R Shoote

Hervey Rd

oke bro Kid

Gro

eard Lisk

k Rd Eastbroo

este

ay rW

n’s

rma

lief Rd

lac

Susan Rd

ok ro db Ki

ac Bl ey e

ark

rde

eat

Gre

4 Th

Kidbrooke Rail

s Park

kland

Broo

The Hal

Foxes Dale

idg

br ter

escent Dando Cr re Gallus Squa

Tud w

Moo

eway

Brook

e Lebrun Squar

o Man

ale

Foxes D

ay dW

rhea

ay Ebdon W

ay or W

Pinto Way

ok rbro

Man

Wa y

Way Weigall

ose Elford Cl

Kidbrooke Park Rd

Corn

Keep

ckh

The

Bla

los

y Re

r Wa

hor

Pla

este

Gro

ti nta

be R com

Pa ra gon

la Woo

bro

h Roc

rde

Kid

The

arsh

lem

k Wric

h Roc

e St G

ens

ard

ok G

bro

Kid

kR Par

bro

Kid

ens

Gard

sley

Anne

ose Ryan Cl

7 rt Way

We ig

all

Cambe

Lyme Farm Rd

Way

8 9

P Horn

rive

ark

Fairby Rd

ridge D

Camb

ton Rd

Osber

Elth

Sunnydale Rd

Ravens

Courtlands Av

Tudway

Annesley Rd G1 Baizdon Rd B4 Belmont Gr A5 Belmont Hill A5 Belmont Park B6 Bennett Park D4 Blackheath Gr D4 Blackheath Park D5 Blackheath Rd F4 Blessington Rd B6 Boone St C7 Boyne Rd A5 Brightfield Rd D8 Brook Lane H3 Brooklands Park F5 Brookway E6 Burnt Ash Rd E9 Cade Rd A1 Cambert Way H7 Cambridge Dr F9 Carston Close E9 Casterbridge Rd F5 Caterham Rd A5 Chalcroft Rd C9 Charlton Way C1 Church Terr B6 Clarendon Rise A7 Cordwell Rd B8 Corner Green E4 Courthill Rd A9 Courtlands Ave G8 Dacre Park C6 Dando Cres G5 Dermody Rd A8 Eastbrook Rd H1 Eastdown Park A8 Ebdon Way G6 Effingham Rd D9 Elford Close H6 Eliot Pl B3 Eliot Vale B3 Eltham Rd F9 Elton Gr C6 Ennersdale Rd A9 Fairby Rd G9 Foxes Dale E5 Fulthorp Rd E3 Gallus Sq G6 General Wolfe Way B1 Gilmore Rd A7 Golfers Rd C3 Granville Park A4 Hare and Billet Rd A2 Heathlee Rd D7 Hedgely St D8 Hervey Rd H1 Horn Park G9 Hurren Close C4 Hyde Vale A1 Kellington Rd B9 Kidbrook Gardens F2 Kidbrook Gr F1 Kidbrook Park Rd G1 Knowles Hill Cres A9 Lampmead Rd D8 Lawn Terr D4 Lebrun Sq G6

Lee Church St C7 Lee High Rd A6 Lee Park D5 Lee Rd D6 Lee Terr C5 Lenham Rd D8 Leyland Rd E9 Liskeard Gardens F2 Lock Chase D5 Long Pond Rd D2 Longhurst Rd B9 Lyme Farm Rd G8 Mannor Lane C8 Manor Park B8 Manor Way E7 Manorbrook F7 Marishal Rd A6 Meadowcroft Rd E8 Mercator Rd A6 Moorhead Way G6 Morden Rd E2 Mount Pond Rd A3 Murillo Rd B8 Oakcroft Rd A3 Old Rd C7 Osberton Rd E9 Pagoda Gardens B3 Paragon Place D3 Parkgate E6 Pascoe Rd A8 Paynell Court C5 Pinto Way G7 Pond Close E3 Pond Rd E3 Prince Charles Rd D2 Priory Park D6 Quentin Rd C6 Ravens Way E8 Rochester Way H2 Rochester Way Relief Rd H3 Royal Parade D3 Ryan Close H7 Rycculff Square D3 Sherman Rd D6 Shooters Hill Rd B1 South Row E2 St Germans Pl E2 St Joseph’s Vale B4 Sunnydale Rd G8 Susan Rd H3 Sweyn Place F4 Taunton Rd D9 The Glebe C5 The Hall E5 The Kep E3 The Lane F5 The Paragon E3 The Plantation F3 Tranquil Vale C3 Tudway Rd H6 Wat Tyler Rd A2 Weardeale Rd B7 Weigall Way F7 Wemyss Rd D4 Wisteria Rd A8 Woolacombe Rd H3 Wricklemarsh Rd H2

LONDON Homes&

PROPERTY A

F Cadet Pl

nin

Ba n

de aun

Ferry

Derwent

es rs N

gS t

Pelton Rd

t as

Carado

Br ll S t

c St

on bs Gi

Old Woolwich

lga

fa Tra

Wood Wharf

Welland St

Norway St

Horseferry Pl

hfie

lds

alk mW

urc Ch th ou

ide eks

Cro

ht ig

’s H

eA ve

’s om C ro

St ge

Hi ll ne sto

e Bower Av

Lan

uth

Hill

en aid M

heath

Hill

Shooters Hill Rd

arlt

Dartmou

Franklin Pl

Black

Trinity Grove

te Ga mir als

th Row

e Av

Ege rton

or Ge ng

St wich S Green

Egerton Dr

Gro ve erin e Cath

ath

Point Close

khe

W es

Dart

Sparta

gto

c Bla

Pen

We llin

e Wolf

bin

Vale

Va le

W Grove

ssle t

eral

Ter ra

Gen

ell

ill

Winfo

t rton S

Dutt

Lin

Cro

’s

rove

is Bl

e Av e

ll Hi

t se

ath

ford G

Guild

Dia

shir

ill

i Bu

yal

H int Po

Bla

ill

von

Grove

Prior St

Brand St

Ashburnham Pl

Ashburnham

Deptford Bridge

Circus St

d hR

Langdale

t ch

n ee

G lo uc

Ro l

yto

H ill

irc

ill

Norman Rd

Cre

ada

Nev

illia

Lemmon Rd

Kin

Greenwich

W ay

ill

rch

dall

Ran

W ay

urch S rd Ch

Deptfo

Ta rv

ich

hu h C

nwic

o St

Bronze St

Vista

Roan St

Ta rv

Park

lso

Hadd

Maze Hill Rail

Gree

Creek Rd

Tuskar St

Tom Smith Clo

thers

St ras

ppe

Thames St

Bardsley Lane

Fea

Glaisher

Cutty Sark

Creek Rd

d Wo o

lgar

Stowag

e Gre

fa Tra

Thames St

z Ma

w Ro

lto nt

re s ce t

Ha mi sc e

se Ba

Henrietta Close

Deptford Green

W ay

a falg

Tra

cha

n Tre

olw Wo

Old

ich

Berthon

ick

Eastney

rthw

ins sk Ho

2 Bo

gto

llin

Hadrian St

Qua

Kossuth St

err

rA ve

We stf

pie

En de rb yS

Wy ma

Admirals Gate B7

Banning St G1

Blackheath Rd A8

Cade Rd E8

Charlton Way F8

Annandale Rd I2

Bardsley Lane C4

Blissett St C7

Cadet Pl F1

Chevening Rd J2

Armitage Rd H1

Beaconsfield Rd J3

Bower Ave G7

Caletock Way I1

Chilver St J1

Ashbumham Grv B7

Belot St G1

Braddyll St F1

Calvert Rd I2

Christchurch Way G1

Ashbumham Pl B6

Blackheath Ave F7

Brand St C6

Caracoc St G1

Churchfields C4

Ballast Quay F1

Blackheath Hill D8

Bumey St C5

Catherine Grv A7

Circus St C6

y Wa

Property Finder Map

Greenwich

Denham St

Caletock Way

Rook Way

mm ere

ll S

Armitage Rd

l Mews

Dinsdale Rd

Humber Rd

d eR

ain

on ac Be

d bR

Myc

Hard

Westcombe Park Rd

e Park Rd

Vanbrugh Park Rd

Beaconsfield Rd

Westcomb

Vanbrugh Fields

enae

y Rd

Foyle

Ulundi

We b

Hil

Vanbrugh Hill

sfi

ler

eld

Flavel

Kossuth St

gS t nin Ba n

t En de rb yS

re s ce t

Combdale

ll Clo

Reste

Rd Kemsing

rk s Pa

land

d Woo

Lemmon Rd

Tom Smith Clo

ich

Woodlands Park

Halstow

Annan

Maze Hill Rail

d dale R

rS Tyle

ton R

Ormis

Hill

b St

Tuskar St

ill

l ood

ugh Vanbr

m Colo

od swo

Earl

z Ma

Chilver St

re S

o Wo

g Rd

nin Cheve

Annandale Rd

Gro

dla

Calvert Rd

Rod

S Tyler

t sS kin

lA ve

Woolwich Rd

ar R

falg Tra

d nR

cha

Glenister Rd

lto Pe

orth itw

Old Woolwich

Christchurch Way

ll S

c St

Hadrian St

Carado

on bs Gi

Bellot St

Tu n

Glenforth St

Pelton Rd

uay

Fingal St

Derwent

ij Glenforth St

Cadet Pl

H Bellot St

ze l Hil

Vanbrugh

Coombe Vanbru

gh Park Heathway

Park

e Av e

ay nW

Bla

ze l Hil

ve th A

y Wa

ckh

lt har

Prince Charles Rd

’s Park

St John

Vanbrugh Terrace

Bower Av

to arl

n Way

Langto

ill Rd

rs H Shoote lton

ar Ch

rs Hill R

y Wa

Shoote

Diamond Terr D7

Park Row E2

Dinsdale Rd H3

Park Vista F3

Dutton St C7

Pelton Rd F1

Earlswood St G2

Peyton Pl C6

Eastney St E2

Point Close D8

Egerton Dr A7

Point Hill C7

Enderby St F1

Prince Charles Rd I7

Feathers Pl E3

Prior St C6

Ferry St C1

Randall Pl C5

Fingal St I1

Restell Close H3

Flavel Mews G1

Roan St C4

Foyle Rd H4

Rodmere St H2

Franklin Pl A8

Romney Rd E3

General Wolfe Rd E8

Rook Way I1

Gibson St F2

Royal Hill C6

Glaisher St A3

Royal Pl D6

Glenforth St I1

Saunders Ness Rd D1

Glenister Rd I1

Shooters Hill Rd F8

Gloucester Circus D5

Sparta St B8

Greenwich F3

St Johns Park J7

Greenwich Church St C4

Straightsmouth C5

Greenwich High Rd A6

Tarves Way B5

Greenwich S St C6

Thames St B3

Guildford Gv B7

Thames St C3

Haddo St B4

The Ave E5

Hadrian St G1

Tom Smith Close F3

Halstow Rd J2

Trafalgar Gr F3

Hamilton Cres A3

Trafalgar Rd F3

Hardy Rd I4

Trenchard St F2

Heathway J6

Trinity Grv B8

Horseferry Pl B3

Tunnel Ave J1

Hoskins St F2

Tuskar St G2

Humber Rd I3

Tyler St H2

Hyde Vale D7

Tyler St H3

John Penn St B8

Ulundi Rd H4

Kemsing Rd J2

Vanbrugh Fields H5

King George St D6

Vanbrugh Hill H2

King William Walk D4

Vanbrugh Park I6

Kossuth St G1

Vanbrugh Park Rd I5

Langdale Rd B6

Vanbrugh Terr I7

Langton Way J7

W Grove D8

Lassell St F2

Webb Rd I4

Lemmon Rd G3

Wellend St C3

Lindsell St B8

Wellington Gr E7

Luton Pl D6

Westcombe Park Rd H4

Maidestone Hill C8

Westgrove Lane D7

Mays Building Mews D6

Winforton St C7

Mays Hill G4

Witworks St G1

Maze Hill F3

Wood Wharf B3

Mycenae Rd J4

Woodland Cres F3

Coleraine Rd J3

Copperas St A4

Dabin Cres B8

Nelson Rd D4

Woodland Gr G2

Collington St F2

Creek Rd B4

Dartmouth Hill C8

Nevada St D5

Woodlands Park Rd G3

Colomb St H2

Crooms Hill D5

Dartmouth Row D8

Norman Rd A5

Woodlands Park Rd H3

Combdale Rd J2

Crooms Hill E6

Denham St J1

Norway St B3

Woolwich Rd I1

Commerell St H1

Crooms Hill Gr D5

Derwent St G1

Old Woolwich Rd F2

Wyman Rd A1

Coombe I6

Crosslet Vale A8

Devonshire Dr B7

Ormiston Rd J2

d eR dal sen

dns

College G

Croxted Rd

d R

ody H Peab

ill

ry R

ed xt

ar d

H se y

ro ve

Way

Ga lle e

College Rd

a nf se De

er kk

ro v

ue rn

lla

tra

Carlton Avenue with

g Rd Ardb e

Beck

lla Vi Bo

G nt

esce

ilkes Cr ich

t en sc re C

Gre

woo

Elm

yk aw el D

d kR oo br er int W

lla de ra St

st at e

Sun ray A ve ve A

ol ls co ur t

e Av d R

alk W

No rw

e ne de m ol H

kin s Ru

ton

e rn ou gb lin ol H

Rail

od y

tw o

Hill Fa w d

ra k

Av e

d Rd

Milkw oo

rne de

Dr Rd

ts er od

rc he an

Do Br

lwa rs ar

ill H st Po

Dy df oo W

ed R

e Av

d R

fi El

t ur kf an Fr

Allison Grove

e Rd

Colleg

Rose

rscr

lke Wa

ndale

Com

oft

West Dulwich Rail

Rd rth

Ay s

ad Me

rlow Thu

Hill

d kR

r Thu

n Da

ve A

Par

low

lac

e ov

ers

d yR rn Tu

Rd rba Bu

ick kw Pic

ich

ill

ifield

Per

Dixon

Ln Ct ay sew Ro Rd ney Tur

eR rb Bu

Way e Villag Ln Half Moon

Dulw

Bir

Cok

ll st

Frank

ith

lke

los ale C

Laird

ar W

Dulwi

yR r Tu

H n mi

alf

Mo n gto

Hi on

Ln r Rd arve

ill

N Do

North Dulwich Rail d oo W

e Av

l tre es K

eH rn He st

e Av e qu

Herne Hill Rail

r dc ar Sh

yc sb Co ve tA of

Av e

e ot

Ct er ets rch

ov Gr e

rW alk

n air

E D C pla Po

B A

ne P ea b

LONDON Homes&

PROPERTY

Property Finder Map

Dulwich

G Rd

Rd Nutfield

Chesterfield Grove

d rt R

Shaw

arr

g len

bury

Gre

Bassano St

r tt G

Hans

ler R d

tc Ly

Play

lls

r St

f ield Cre s

Bawd

ale R d

Blackwate

b Tar

dge R

sac

s Tro

e Grove Ashbourn

Fellbri

y Rd

Frogle

ve Tell Gro

Grove urne Melbo

h wic

ve m Gro

Matha

Archda le Rd

Whate

ley Rd

Silveste

Pellat Rd

nle

Rodwell Rd

croft

Heber Rd

Jennings Rd

ship

Goodrich Thompson Rd

ry C

ard

an De

Wo o

urt R

uval

Bea

erco

Dov Ea

stl

Gar

Eynella

cent

Cres

den

College Rd

illa hV

Lord

Land

G e

ilkes Cr scen t

yR d

Tow

Cyrina Rd

Carlton Avenue

r Rd

7 dns

College G

Dulwich Park

Frank

Dixon

Way

Ryecotes Mead

Allison Grove

e Rd

Colleg

Du on

m h Com

Dulwic

n mo

C ich

led

Alison Grove F8

Hambledon Pl G9

Archdale Rd H1

Hansler Rd H2

Ardbeg Rd D3 Ashbourne Grove G1

Hawarden Grove A6 Heber Rd H3

Aysgarth Rd E5

Herne Hill B2

Bassano St H2

Hillsboro Rd F2

Bawdale Rd H2 Beauval Rd G4 Beckwith Rd D3 Birkbeck Hill A9 Blackwater St G2 Boxall Rd E5 Brantwood Rd A1 Burbage Rd C5 Carlton Ave F3 Carver Rd A3 Casino Ave C1 Chesterfield Grove G1 Cokers Lane C9 College Gdns E8 College Rd E6 Cosbycote Ave A2 Court Lane F5 Court Lane Gdns G6 Croxted Rd B6 Crystal Palace Rd H4 Cyrina Rd H3 Dalkeith Rd B7 Danecroft Rd C2 Dekker Rd F4

Holmdene Ave B2 Jennings Rd H4 Kestrel Ave A2 Lairdale Close B7 Landcroft Rd H4 Landells Rd H5 Lordship Lane G3 Lovelace Rd B9 Lowden Rd A1 Lytcott Rd G2 Melbourne Grove G1 Nairne Grove D1 Norwood Rd A5 Nutfield Rd H1 Peabody Estate A6 Peabody Hill A8 Pellat Rd H3 Perifield Rd C9 Pickwick Rd E6 Playfield Cres G2 Railton Rd A3 Red Post Hill C1 Red Post Hill D3 Rodwell Rd H3

Delawyk Cres C4 Desenfans Rd F5 Dorchester Ct B1 Dorchester Dr B1 Dovercourt Rd G4

Rollscourt Ave B2 Rosendale Rd B7 Roseway D5 Ruskin Walk B3 Rycotes Mead F8

Druce Rd F5 Dulwich Common E9 Dulwich Rd A3 Dulwich Village E4 East Dulwich Grove F1 Eastlands Cres G5 Elfindale Rd C2 Elmwood Rd C3 Eynella Rd G6 Fellbridge Rd H2 Frank Dixon Way F8 Frankfurt Rd C2 Gallery Rd D8 Gilkes Cres E4 Glengarry Rd G2 Goodrich H4 Green Dale F2 Gubyon Ave A2 Guernsey Grove A6 Halfmoon Lane B3

Shardcroft Ave A2 Silvester Rd H3 Stradella Rd B4 Strawberry Rd H1 Sunray Ave D1 Tarbert Rd F1 Tell Grove G1 Thompson Rd H4 Thurlow Hill A9 Thurlow Park Rd C9 Townley Rd F3 Trossach Rd F1 Turney Rd B7 Village Way D4 Walkerscroft Mead C9 Warmington Rd C3 Whateley Rd H2 Winterbrook Rd B4 Woodquest Ave A2 Woodwarde Rd G5

LONDON Homes&

PROPERTY

Gard ens Ros e All ey

Bor ou

t er S Port

Mald en

Montagu

er S Join

Wa y oss dcr

Row sby Cro t eS ag grim Pil

t dS En es

Ten

Tou lm

nis

St Ayre s

in S

Bitte

q hS urc Ch

Bro

ckh a

rric

wa se Ca u ton

Ken

t Rd

St on rg e Sp u

County St

E Elliots Rw C7 Emmerson St D1 Enid St J6 Ewer St D2 Fair St I3 Fanham Pl C2 Frasier St A4 Froan St K6 Fulmouth Rd E6 Gainsford St J3 Gambia St C2 Gaywood St C6 George Rw K5 Geraldine St B6 Gerridge St B5 Gladstone St B6 Glasshill St C4

lom

o rth

New Kent Rd

Globe St E5 Grange Road I7 Grange Walk H6 Gray St B4 Great Doyer St F5 Great Guildford St D2 Great Suffolk St C3 Great Suffolk St D4 Greenham Chase A5 Greet St B2 Guy St G4 Hardwidge St G4 Harper Rd E5 Hatfields B1 Hayles St B7 Hays Lane G2 Hoflnad St C1

Guy St Kipling St

Emerso n

t rS We lle

rn S

rey

Sud

St t

ham

New

l Fa

e los

Row

Osyiln St

Ga y

wo od S

cip

ll S

Elliott’s

wi ng

ow nR

rde

gh H igh S t

Bea r

St rk

d ridg eR St

rk B

ge ur

uth So

ag rb

Hayle s St

r ba Ta

r Te

king

Coral St A4 Cornwall Rd A1 Cornwall Rd A3 County St E7 Crimscott St I7 Crosby Rw F4 Curlew St J3 Davidge St C5 Decima St H6 Deverell St F7 Dockley Rd K7 Dodson St B5 Druid St I4 Druid St J5 Duke St Hill G2 Dutchy St A1 East Lane K5

ity

re ve De

al S t

Tri n

Arch

ine

Roc

Porlock St

Aus tr

sfields

er rp Ha

Ge rald

Snow

Walk

Edw ard

Borough

Tr io

Library

Morl

t nS rma Pea

Blackfriars Rd

rR be

ey S

Cls am enh Gre

St ay

ine

Va le Pl ow

ns ro Ba

W eb

King

h ug

ner

aid

ity

rph

d Yr

rt Y

Kin

idg

Boss St I3 Brad St A2 Broadwall A1 Brockham St E5 Brook Dr A7 Brunswick Close I4 Burbage Close F6 Burrell St C1 Canvey St D1 Chaloner Court F3 Chancel St C2 Church Sq E5 Coin St A1 Cole St E5 Columbo St B2 Cons St B3 Copperfield St D3

lk S

Elephant & Castle

London Bridge

alo

Vin e

wco

uffo

Ne Me

als

th or

qua

e’s

qua

rsh t

org

Stoney St

Ma le S

Park St

Trun d

e St

Abbey St I6 Alice St G7 Aquinas St A2 Arch St D7 Ayres St E3 Bamham St H3 Barons Pl B4 Bath Terr D6 Batholomew St F7 Battle Bridge Lane H2 Bear Gardens E1 Bear Lane C2 Bermondsey St H3 Bittern St D4 Blackfriars Rd B2 Borough High St E4 Borough Rd C5

t St

Borough Rd Ke

Min

on nd Lo

gton ok

rd S

s me

St.

t ll S

ston

Bro

ildfo

Southwark St

ster Walk

Pepper

Sawyer St

uf fo

Winche

Unio

at S

Westm

Glad

t Gu Grea

Ewer St

ill

rth

Rd inster Bridge

Kenin

Sil

vid

ite

Gre

ter

rri

loo

Lamberth North

zier

Webber St La

Fra

B ’s

r St

at W

ell

Copperfield St

ral

Webb e

Ta n

Pocock

w Surrey Ro

f Uf

rk S

Union St

Loman St

Nelson Sq

Rd d or

r Ma

Union St

Ufford St

Risborough St

W eb

Cut

Nelson Sq

t Cu

r Rd

The

Con

itre

Spu

Great Suffolk St

l Wa

Gambia St

t et S

dmil

Scoresby St

t sS

thwa

Lavington St

Gre

Win

rlo

Rd wall Corn

te Wa

tto Woo

Sou

Famham

Nicholson St

Southwark

Brad

Roup

Sum

Canvey St

r Ln Bea

ott St

t dS

ell St

n St

Meym

St ker Sec

le Whitt

Burrell St

Park

ner S

t sey S

Sumner St

l St nce Cha

lds Hatfie

uin

c Du

Coin

Rd all rnw Co

Sta

Paris Garden

S ord

a fln Ho

und

Gro

Hopton St

lds Hatfie

dwall

Broa

per

in Co

Upper Ground

D New Globe

C Rennie St

Trin

Property Finder Map

South Bank, Bankside, Bermondsey & Waterloo

London Bridge

idg

eL idg Br

St ire

t ss S

rle

fon

Ho rse lyd o

ll S Mi

aica

Wa lk

Spa R

Rd Rd

t St scott

y Rd

Luce

Leathermarket St G4 Library St C5 London Bridge St G2 London Rd C6 Long Lane F4 Lower Marsh A4 Lowman St D3 Lucey Rd K7 Maguire St J3 Malden E2 Maltby St I5 Manciple St F5 Manne St K6 Marshalsea Rd E3 Mead Rw A6 Melior St G3 Mernaid Court F3

sc ot R Al

Crim

W al

ley R

Dock

Hopton St C1 Horseleydown Lane I3 Jacob St K4 Jamaica Rd K5 Joiner St G3 Kell St C5 Kennington Rd A6 Keyworth St C6 King James St C5 Kings Bench St C4 Kings Head Yard F2 Kipling St G4 Lafone St J3 Lambs Walk H5 Lancaster St C4 Lant St E4 Lavington St D2

Froan St

Vauban

bS eb W

rine

To we r

and R

ger

e los

Riley

Jam

Spa

lom

Druid

e Rd

ley

Neckin

Abbey

o rth

New Kent Rd

b St

Wo lse

The Grange

C ge

a rb

Jaco

Thurl

Be rm

eo n

ey S cim De

rd ba Ta Bu

ll S re ve De

wn L

Fie ld

ond s

rid

Towe r

co rro Mo

Bridg

t nS

George Row

We sto

r St

Lamb Walk

Lo St

iza

d ha

Tann e

y St

Maltb

t nd S

Leathermarket St

y St

White

for

ondse

ham

Sha

St Hardwidge

Gat Tyers

ins

To o

& Groun ds

Weston St

Guy St

Po tte rs

t er S Join

Kipling St

Row sby Cro t eS ag

lds

fie

s ow

Berm

grim

y St

Pil

sfields

is S t

lio

Snow

ondse

Porlock St

St.

ley

Berm

To o

Brunswick Ct

Barn

d Yr

rt Y

n St

ter

Wes to

St.

Sta ine rS

Kin

ite

Morg ans Ln

ttle

Ha ys L

Walk

gh H igh S t

Bor ou

Montagu

Merrick Sq E5 Meymott St B2 Mill St K4 Mint St D3 Mitre Rd B3 Montague Close F1 Morgans Lane H2 Morley St A5 Morroco St H4 Murphy St A4 Neckinger J6 Nelsons Sq C3 New Kent Rd D7 Newcomen St F3 Newingtons Causeway D6 Nicholson St C2 Paris Garden B1

K Park St D1 Park St E1 Pearman St A5 Pepper St D3 Pilgrimage St F4 Pocock St C3 Porlock St F4 Porter St E1 Potters Fields I3 Queen Elizabeth St J3 Redcross Way E3 Rennie St B1 Riley Rd I5 Rizborough St D3 Rockingham St D7 Rose Alley E1 Roupell St A2

Rushworth St C4 Sawyer St D3 Scorseby St C2 Secker St A2 Shad Thames J4 Shand St H3 Silex St C4 Snowfields G3 Southwalk Bridge Rd D4 Southwalk St C1 Spa Rd J7 Spur Rd A3 Spurgeon St F6 St Georges Rd B6 St Thomas St G2 Stainer St G2 Stamford St A1 Stones End St D5 Stoney St F1 Sturge St D4 Sudrey St D4 Summer St D1 Surrey Rw C3 Swan St E5 Tabard St F6 Tanner St H4 Tanswell A4 Tennis St F3 The Cut A3 The Grange I6 The King Edward Walk A6 Theed St A2 Thurland Rd K6 Tooley St I4 Topley St H3 Toulmin St D4 Tower Bridge Rd H6 Trinity St E5 Trio Pl E5 Trundle St D4 Tyres Gate H4 Ufford St B3 Union St C3 Upper Ground A1 Valentine Pl B4 Vauban St J7 Vine Yard E4 Waterloo Rd A3 Webb St H7 Webber Rw B4 Webber St B4 Weller St D4 West Sq B7 Westminster Bridge Rd A5 Weston St G2 White & Grounds H4 White Hart Yard F2 Whittlesey St A2 Winchester Walk F1 Windmill Walk A3 Wolseley St K4 Wootton St A3

WIN

ay hol id y r u A lu x r t w o fo

LONDON HOme s&

PROPERT Y ShowcaSi

ng the f

ineSt hom eS in you r area Cove ring bLACK HeATH , green NOVEM BER 2010 WiCH , DULW iCH - issuE 002 & oTHe r SeLeC T AreA S oF SoUT H eAST LonD on

making waves

stu nni ng rive rsid e lux ury in gre enw ich

ma ppe D ou t Vie wi ng S

usin g our age nt deta iled map s

Subscribe to the E-zines before 25 February 2011 for a chance to win a luxury two day holiday for two in any www.slh.com hotel.

www.subscribe.runwildmedia.com The City, Canary Wharf and London Homes & Property direct to your inbox. Receive the new issues up to two days early. LONDON HOmes&

LONDON HOmes&

shOwcasing thE finEst hOMEs in yOur arEa

ShowcaSing the fineSt homeS in your area

PROPERTY PROPERTY PROPERTY PROPERTY DEC/JAN 2010 - issuE 003

Covering bLACKHeATH, greenWiCH, DULWiCH & oTHer SeLeCT AreAS oF SoUTH eAST LonDon

wine country

invest in the divine languedoc

MappED Out ViEwings

using our agent detailed maps

OCTOBER 2010 - issuE 001

Covering bLACKHeATH, greenWiCH, DULWiCH & oTHer SeLeCT AreAS oF SoUTH eAST LonDon

mappeD out ViewingS

covering bLacKheath, greenwich, DuLwich & other SeLect areaS of South eaSt LonDon

mappeD out viewingS

using our agent detailed maps

using our agent detaiLed maps

OUT & ABOUT

ShowcaSing the beSt of the South eaSt

clive chriStian

a paSSion for the ultra luxe

uLtimate hoLiday inspiration

gLoBaL Creativity

Let some overseas coLour into your home

Be inspired at the London design FestivaL

mappeD out viewingS using our agent detaiLed maps

Terms & conditions: Entry is open to residents of the UK except employees (and their families) of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) and RunWild Media Group, its printers and agents, the suppliers of the prizes and any other companies associated with the prize draw. The editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision is final. The winner will be drawn at random on 25 February, 2011 and notified by email. The winner must be aged 18 or over. Proof of identity and age may be required. Use of a false name or address will result in disqualification. All entries must be made directly by the person entering the prize draw. The prizes are as stated, subject to availability at the time of booking (standard Service Provider booking conditions apply) are not transferable to another individual and no cash or other alternatives will be offered. Winners are responsible for expenses and arrangements not specifically included in the prizes, including any necessary travel, travel documents, passports and visas. Prizes are subject to availability and the prize suppliersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; terms and conditions. The promoters reserve the right to amend or alter the terms of prize draw and reject entries from entrants not entering into the spirit of the prize draw. The winner will be chosen from all correct entries submitted to SLH by email by the closing date stated within the promotional material and the prize must be redeemed before January 31, 2012. Winners will be confirmed in writing. Reasonable efforts will be made to contact a winner. Failure to respond and/or provide an address for delivery, or failure to meet the eligibility requirements may result in forfeiture of the prize. If they cannot be contacted, or are unable comply with these terms and conditions, the Promoter reserves the right to offer the prize to the next eligible entrant drawn at random. Where applicable, the decision of the judges is final based on the criteria set out in the promotion and no correspondence will be entered into over this decision. Prize draws may be modified or withdrawn at any time. The Service Provider and contact details are specified within the promotional material. Please note we will not share any of your details with any third parties but by subscribing to the E-zine service you agree that we may contact you from time to time with various product and service offers that we feel relevant.

lifestyle n Boudoir Bliss wake up to beautiful bedrooms n Italian Style classic design with modern flair n Standing Tall vertical gardens are on the up

Image: Moghul www.moghulinteriors.com

You’ll be floored… by our service, our quality, and our prices.

For quality carpet and floor coverings supplied with a quick and reliable service – look no further. Contact Selby Carpets now for a free quotation on 0207 739 5051.

Selby Carpets 0207 739 5051 info@selbycarpets.co.uk

www.selbycarpets.co.uk

LONDON’S TOP QUALITY COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL FLOORING SUPPLIER WITH OVER 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE

life style

interiorsnews

Italian Luxury in The Uk Italian furniture company Giusti Portos enters the UK market with the introduction of three luxurious bed collections: Angelica, Ducale and Perlage. Each bed is distinctive not only for its Italian craftsmanship and quality, but also for its elegant shape and lavish finish. The Angelica and Ducale beds are both made of handforged solid iron and come in a silver leaf pickled finish. Ducale also comes in a worn iron finish and Perlage’s finish, solid forged iron sheet, in pearl or red pearl. “I am delighted to enter such a prestigious Italian name into the UK market,” says UK sales manager Gianfranco Bianchi. “The initial response to Giusti Portos has been extremely positive and I firmly believe it will be a huge success.” www.giustiportos.it/eng

Retail Space Redefined In designing the interior of Mulberry’s new New Bond Street store, London-based Universal Design Studio has created a retail environment like no other. A vast concrete ‘warehouse-style’ floor provides the canvas for a selection of bespoke features including sculptured oak display stands, distinctive handmade irregular tiles, and an 8.7m-long polished brass cash desk. The backbone

Surface Meaning Surface Design Show 2011 is a mustattend event for anyone looking for the latest in surface solutions. As the only UK event to focus exclusively on interior and exterior surface innovations, the event showcases the most creative ideas currently being developed by designers, architects and manufacturers. The three-day exhibition, taking place at The Business Design Centre in Islington, will provide visitors with a unique opportunity to touch, feel and test the most advanced surfaces on the market, while networking with the crème de la crème of the industry.

of the store is an undulating, traditionally crafted, dry-stone wall, which helps retain heat in the winter and cool air in the summer. Universal Design Studio designed the store with the aim of achieving a BREEAM rating of ‘Excellent’ – something considered highly unusual in retail construction. Mulberry Flagship London, 50 New Bond Street

Callister Russell Opens Chelsea Showroom Following a highly successful year, December saw award-winning luxury interior design consultancy, Callister Russell, launch their prestigious London showroom. Located in Worlds End Studios near Chelsea Harbour, the showroom demonstrates the company’s extraordinary interior design concepts and inspirational furnishing solutions. It will also act as an innovation studio and meeting facility to enable the design team to host business appointments. “By displaying a range of designs and bespoke furniture pieces, the showroom will provide the perfect platform for people to see exactly what we can do for them,” explains Henrietta Perry, Callister Russell’s head of design. 132–134 Lots Road, Chelsea, SW10 0RJ www.callisterrussell.com

15–17 February The Business Design Centre, Islington www.surfacedesignshow.com

life style

the Trend Start your day peacefully, by waking in a bedroom of tranquillity. Avoid fragmented, discontinuous spaces by sticking to cool, light colours and blending tone-on-tone hues. Complement detailed, châteaux-inspired furniture with intricate accessories to create the perfect boudoir

Embroidered linens bedroom, from £1,583, from Moghul Curtains and Cushions, 0845 508 2834 www.moghul.com

Valbonne carved armoire, £865, Lovers Lounge, www.loverslounge.co.uk

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, £12.99 Penguin Classics, www.anthropologie.eu

Chateau Carved Chest of Drawers, £425, Lucy Willow, 0845 803 0988, www.lucywillow.co.uk

The Sonnets and A Lover’s Complaint, £12.99, Penguin Classics, www.anthropologie.eu

French White Mirror, £2,384, Christopher Guy, 020 7348 7366, www.christopherguy.com

Moghul Signature Range, cushions from £32, 0845 508 2834, www.moghul.com

Provence Dressing Table, £316, The White Company, 0845 6788150, www.thewhitecompany.com

Focus Linen Pink fabric, Greg Kinsella 020 7352 7989, www.gregkinsella.com

Chaise Longue Chateau Bench stool, £395, Lovers Lounge, 020 7275 8115, www.loverslounge.co.uk

28 Oct 2010 LiveCheshire FPG Artesio_DPS and FPG Master 28/10/2010 18:31 Page 1

ARTESIO

www.poggenpohl.com

U K,IRELAND&GIBRALTAREXCLUSIVEPOGGENPOHLKITCHENDESIGNCENTRES: Aberdeen l Ascot – Berkshire l Barnet – London, Herts l Birmingham l Bournemouth l Carlisle l Colchester l Dublin 2 l EdinburghExmouth l Gibraltar l Glasgow l Guernsey Guildford l Kilmarnock l Kingston – Surrey l Leeds l London – Finchley Road NW3 l London – Harrods l London – Knightsbridge SW3 l London – Pimlico SW1 l London – Clapham SW11 l London – Waterloo SE1 l London – Wigmore St W1 l Manchester l Oxford l Salisbury l St. Albans l Wilmslow – Cheshire l Worthing – Sussex For a brochure or details of your nearest studio please call 08000 683 606 or visit our website www.poggenpohl.com

life style

MUST HAVE ITEM

Fire: the jewellery of our landscape Transform your outdoor living space with this astonishing Elena Colombo installation. The elegance and artistry of the Branch Trough typifies Elena’s work, which aims to extend architectural design into the natural landscape by addressing our primal need for the elements earth, fire, water, and wind. Owner and operator of Colombo Construction Corporation, Elena is both a classically trained sculptor and architectural designer, something apparent in each of her conceptually styled, site-specific works. Elena’s fire features are graceful and contemporary and at the same time manage to take us back to a much simpler, ancient existence. As fire pits and fire features become more popular as a form of outdoor decor, the stainless steel Colombo Branch Trough is a dramatic example of the future of outdoor accessories. The Branch Trough is available in a range of custom sizes and materials, and equipped to burn either propane or natural gas, it is also cleaner, more convenient and safer than a wood-burning fire. The Branch Trough by Colombo Construction Corporation is available from £10,950 at www.firefeatures.com

CC Brentwood_RunWild_DPS_Cream.indd 1

26/11/2010 14:52:21

CC B

52:21

1 3 1 H i g h S t r e e t , B r e n t w o o d , E s s e x C M 1 4 4 R Z • Te l e p h o n e 0 1 2 7 7 2 2 3 0 1 6 • E - m a i l b r e n t w o o d @ c l i v e . c o m • w w w. c l i v e . c o m

CC Brentwood_RunWild_DPS_Cream.indd 2

26/11/2010 14:52:57

life style

Designer focus John Makepeace A champion of sustainability, John Makepeace’s furniture design represents a meeting of classic and modern. Each of his pieces, whether standing alone or as part of a collection, is original and quintessentially English

ohn Makepeace could easily be called the father of British furniture design. He found national acclaim early in his career when his retail products for Heals, the Centenary Dining Room for Liberty’s, caught the attention of furniture specialists. During the 1960s he won several high-profile design competitions, before becoming a founder trustee of the Crafts Council in the 1970s, and setting up Parnham College, an institution that integrated the teaching of fine craftsmanship with design and entrepreneurship. Through the ‘80s and ‘90s, John addressed some of forestry’s most pressing economic concerns. He brought together foresters, chemists, material scientists, structural engineers and designers to research and develop sustainable technologies and new building systems. The award-winning buildings that resulted at the Hooke Park campus in Dorset are proof of a most successful multi-disciplinary collaboration. Represented in numerous collections including

the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, and the Museum fur Kunstandwerk, Frankfurt, John now works to commission, although he has recently introduced a range of affordable limited editions. In 1988 John became an OBE for his services to furniture design, and was given the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Furniture Society (USA) in 2002. This year, to honour his achievements, Somerset House is hosting the first ever solo John Makepeace exhibition, bringing together pieces from public and private collections from the UK and abroad, including his famous Mitre chair, made to celebrate HM the Queen and Prince Philip’s Silver Wedding Anniversary. John Makepeace – Enriching the Language of Furniture exhibition runs at Somerset House from 16 March to 15 April 2011 n www.johnmakepeacefurniture.com

VILLAVERDE

WINTER SALE NOW ON

618 - 620 Kings Road - London - SW6 2DU Tel: +44 (0) 207 610 9797 www.VILLAVERDELTD.com

life style

outside

Thinking

the window box...

Innovations in the way we use space are opening up a host of planting possibilities. ‘Green roofs’ and ‘living walls’ are increasing urban biodiversity and enhancing our quality of city life

or Victorian town planners, urban green spaces were a means of improving the lives of city dwellers. Since then, as cities have sprawled towards the countryside and grown towards the heavens, municipal city parks and gardens have been in decline. Now, thanks to research into the social, environmental and economic values of things like ‘green roofs’ and ‘living walls’, urban green space is undergoing a revival. The aesthetic appeal of plants in concrete-heavy environments is obvious; so, too, is the positive impact they have on wildlife, but research shows that the benefits of urban greenery go way beyond that. A study by the University of Michigan showed that a 21,000 sq ft green roof will save $200,000 over its lifetime and that on a day that reaches 90°F, the same green roof will reduce insolation – the absorption of solar radiation by roads and buildings – by more than half. If well-designed and cared for, green roofs can help regulate a building’s internal temperature, reduce storm water runoff, and extend a roof’s lifespan. That’s probably why they’re appearing in increasing frequency atop residential homes and office buildings across the city.

Horizontal surfaces are not the only part of buildings sprouting green roots – plants are also growing upwards. Living walls – also known as vertical gardens, green walls or biowalls – are becoming more popular. As well as insulating buildings and providing a habitat for insects and birds, living walls can offer privacy, screen eyesores, and draw the eye upward to create the illusion of space. They also reduce air temperature and lessen noise pollution by absorbing city sounds. For city horticulturists faced with a limited availability of space, living walls offer a great way to make use of vertical surfaces. No longer restricted to traditional tall and skinny plant ranges like conifers and climbers, gardeners can create thriving vertical spaces by planting materials similar to those found on cliff faces. Wild flowers, mosses, and berries, for example, will create tapestries of colour, form and texture in even the smallest of gardens. At home, not only do green roofs and living walls help stabilise the balance between the built and natural environment, they also leave valuable ground space for children to play in, or for parents to host dinner parties. Perfect for urban living. n 61

liveOVERSEAS n Italian Dream designer properties in stunning Le MarchE n E uropean Venture overseas trends from the continent

Image: Appassionata www.appassionata.com

live overseas

A taste of

the Med

If you fancy owning your own stunning views of the Sibillini Mountains and the Adriatic Sea without the hassle of owning the property outright, then fractional ownership could be the simple answer

o you dream of owning an idyllic, second home, where you can escape from the rat race? Do you visualise resting in a sun lounger on your own Italian terrace, with a glass of wine from your own vineyard, watching the patchwork quilt of the countryside laid out before you? If this is your dream, but you’re put off by the thought of navigating your way through foreign legislation, unfamiliar builders, and the cost of renovation and maintenance of the property whilst you’re not in residence, then here is the ideal solution. Appassionata is a boutique fractional business which offers customers fractional ownership in the stunning region of Le Marche, Italy. Founders of Appassionata, Michael Hobbs and Dawn Cavanagh-Hobbs visited the culture-rich region of Le Marche in 2004 and immediately fell in love with the beauty of the area, the people and the Italian lifestyle. They decided to set up their boutique business three years later after constantly hearing

about the regrets holiday home owners had with buying a property outright. The idea behind fractional ownership is that you select and purchase the number of weeks you want to use per year, and share the running costs with your co-owners. Owners get an actual stake in the company that owns the property and, therefore, a share of the deed. This purchase is forever, allowing owners to choose to sell their stake, rent out the property for the duration of their weeks, or pass it on to their family whenever they choose. Earlier this year, the Financial Times Weekend Magazine looked into fractional ownership, commenting that: “Fractional ownership, seen through the prism of a global downturn, has become a strikingly attractive and popular option.” Fractional ownership is the easy way of achieving a trustworthy, luxuriously maintained holiday home without the price tag or responsibility of maintenance. Appassionata’s Estate Giacomo Leopardi is set close to Montefiore dell’Aso in the gorgeous and

culture-rich region of Le Marche. The wonderfully preserved medieval Montefiore Dell’ Aso has been voted one of Italy’s most beautiful towns. It offers visitors gorgeous local food, fantastic scenery, classic architecture around the town centre, with beaches ten minutes away and the Sibillini Mountains less than an hour away. Estate Giacomo Leopardi, aptly named after one of Italy’s most famous Romantic poets, consists of two properties in five acres of land, with vistas overlooking the Adriatic Sea, as well as breathtaking views of the Sibillini Mountains. The estate has been created to tempt anyone’s interest in all seasons with a large swimming pool, all-weather tennis court, private terraces, landscaped gardens and newly planted vineyard. Casa Giacomo is a four-bedroom, three-bathroom property comprising 2,150 square feet over two floors. The property is set in its own private grounds of the estate and has been decorated to a luxuriously high standard. The interiors have been created with just the right balance, ensuring a harmonious blend of traditional and modern materials, creating a feeling of home whatever the season. Interior designer, Dawn, worked hard to ensure that the property possesses original art, antique furniture and high-quality modern

fittings which all work together to give the best of classic Italian design, mixed with modern convenience. Casa Leopardi is a spacious and traditional Italian farmhouse that is currently being restored into a wonderful five-bedroom home, which will contain the same exquisite level of high-quality accommodation throughout and will be ready to move into this year. This exclusive development has only ten shares available for each house, but with 40 per cent of the luxurious Casa Giacomo already snapped up by discerning buyers, prospective owners will need to move quickly to own their share of this affordable Italian dream. And if a stake in a gorgeous Italian home isn’t enough to entice you, then buying a share in these properties means also purchasing a stake in the olive oil production from the olive groves around the property, production from the lavender plants, and a share of the wine from the Estate’s vineyards. So, with the New Year upon us, why not make your dream of owning your own Italian estate a reality and start 2011 with a new and exciting adventure that will benefit you year after year? n For more information on Appassionata please visit: www.appassionata.com

live overseas

A booming market Recent global economic problems, have seriously impacted the trends for overseas purchasing, says Louise Reynolds

he increasingly interrelated nature of the banking systems around the world, coupled with more accessible information via mobile technology and social media, has helped to shape the nature of overseas property purchases in 2011.

New build vs off-plan Given that many developed property markets, such as Spain, have high levels of property stock, the trend for 2011 is for buyers to seek out ready-built properties and resale properties, with established facilities, to minimise risk.

Mortgage type Choosing the bank a buyer deals with could be as important as choosing the country to buy in. Banks with low exposure to weaker economies and bad debt may offer keener mortgage rates for foreign national buyers. The currency of the mortgage will be more of an important factor, and buyers will think more carefully about whether they opt for a Euro, Swiss Franc, or local currency mortgage.

Access to information Increasing access to overseas, property-related information, enabling checks on the reputation of developers or agents, and to monitor what’s happening in a chosen property market, will help buyers in 2011. This may lead to some novice, overseas property buyers becoming overly confident, simply because they can access lots of information online. A good overseas property agent, who can guide you through the local buying process and prompt on what needs to be done, is essential.

More demanding property buyers

Cost-savvy buyers, and owners As government budget cuts bite, many overseas property buyers will continue to seek ways of keeping costs down. Alternatives to buying outright could become more popular. For example, we could see more people buying leaseback properties, which combine holiday home ownership, with hasslefree maintenance and income generation. n Louise Reynolds MCIM, is a chartered marketer and director of Property Venture

Popular countries •S pain still has all the same attractions it used to have, in spite of the challenges it has faced with its economy and pockets of surplus property stock. People still want to buy Spanish property for the warm climate, easy accessibility and the enviable Mediterranean lifestyle. It will continue to prove popular in 2011, as people seek to snap up bargains. • Turkey will become more prominent as a holiday home destination and property investment location. In some respects it is becoming the “new Bulgaria”, in as much as it offers keenly priced, holiday home property along its varied coastline, but also investment property in its capital city, Istanbul. • Morocco will raise its profile on the world stage in 2011 as an emerging holiday home destination, with its combination of beautiful coastal development on the Mediterranean and Atlantic coastlines, and its city centre attractions of Marrakech and Tangiers.

Along with the economic downturn, news emanating from many overseas destinations of price drops (in Spain, property prices are down on the Costa del Sol 20 per cent since 2005, according to the Bank of Spain) has helped shape buyer expectations. 2011 will continue to be the year of bargain hunters, although many will realise the really cheap properties, or bank repossessions, are not all of “holiday home” quality, or in the right location. So headline prices will continue to stimulate interest, but the reality may not always match up to buyer expectations. 67

GAR25328 Swaylands 210x297 AD:Layout 1 21/12/2010 12:18 Page 1

The view from Swaylands

A million miles away from it all...

...under an hour from the City Perched high on the Kentish Weald in 40 acres of private, gated grounds and with far reaching views over some of southern England’s most beautiful landscapes, Swaylands offers a tranquil escape from the pressures of modern life. With a selection of 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, each individually designed to maximise the advantages of this elegant setting, these magnificent homes provide impressive living spaces of up to 3055 sq ft. Whether you choose historic A AM

Swaylands House, dating from the mid 1800s, or newly built Woodgate Manor, PL

I ITUDO V

SWAYLANDS PENSHURST . KENT

each benefits from the same high quality finishes and exceptional levels of specification throughout. There is also a tennis court and gym for the exclusive use of residents. Idyllic Penshurst village is under half a mile away and Swaylands is just 6 miles from the sophisticated charms of Royal Tunbridge Wells with its comprehensive shopping, restaurants and entertainment.

Our new showhome is open daily from 10am to 5pm, telephone 01892 871529, or email us at sales@swaylands-penshurst.co.uk Prices from £495,000 to £1.5m www.swaylands-penshurst.co.uk

newHOMES n Development Focus Showcasing the newest developments n Good Investments Buy-to-let offers real returns in this market

Image: XXX www.xxx

newhomes Development DIGEST... Fairfield Quarter

Property Latest Work begins on 20 Fenchurch Street

Close to Bow Church, Fairfield Quarter has affordable homes available where it is possible to buy, subject to eligibility criteria, a 25 per cent share of a one bedroom apartment. This ranges from £41,000 to £56,750, based on full market price ranges from £164,000 to £227,000. You can increase your share of the property at any time. Genesis Homes 0845 600 4663 www.genesishomes.org.uk

Construction has started on one of the most hotly anticipated buildings in the City. Dubbed the ‘Walkie Talkie,’ 20 Fenchurch Street will be completed in 2014, cover 690,000 sq ft across 37 storeys and be topped by a public sky garden. The development is being led by Canary Wharf Group and Land Securities. Managing director of Land Securities’ London portfolio, Robert Noel, said at the opening ceremony on 18 January 2011: “In January 2010 we were the first property company to commit to starting major developments in London in this cycle, as we saw a supply constrained market evolving for prime office space between 2012 and 2014. “In starting work on 20 Fenchurch Street with the Canary Wharf Group today, we begin an exciting journey that will bring together our complementary skills in development, leasing and construction to create a new landmark for London.”

Copper Apartments New developments are a bit thin on the ground in the Greenwich and Blackheath area at present, but one that has generated plenty of interest is Copper Apartments, on Invicta Road - a small, new development. With an eye-catching design, this features 13 apartments built in a very contemporary style. Humphreys Skitt currently offers a £325,000 two bedroom ground floor apartment with a terrace and state-ofthe-art kitchen and bathroom. Humphreys Skitt 020 8297 1697 www.humphreys-skitt.com

www.20fenchurchstreet.co.uk

Lett Road Developments in the area being built independently of the Olympic site include 64 one, two and three bedroom apartments at the striking, contemporary Lett Road development near the Olympic Park, with prices ranging from £235,000 to £337,500.

Chesterton Humberts freezes VAT Property consultancy Chesterton Humberts will freeze VAT on fees until 28 February 2011. Sellers can benefit from the VAT freeze at 17.5 per cent on fees earned through newly signed sales instructions between 4 January and 28 February 2011. Chesterton Humberts will pay the extra 2.5 per cent themselves, as long as sellers instruct the company as sole 70

agents at their standard commission rate and contracts are exchanged on or before 30 April 2011. Robert Bartlett, Chesterton Humberts CEO, comments: “We want to give property owners considering selling a bit of motivation. With prices rising across the board, we want to do what we can to minimise the pain.”

Currell Residential 020 8555 0282 www.lettroad.com

newhomes

Development

focus

St John’s, Blackheath is a new and recently released development by Belway Homes. It is an imposing development of fourteen two and three bedroom executive apartments in sought after Blackheath, SE3

Star property At St John’s, the majority of the apartments either have their own garden area on the ground floor or balconies/ terraces above. There is just one two bedroom, two bathroom executive apartment on the market on the ground floor. This apartment can be seen in the left of the picture; its delightful garden area is to the side. Price: £359,950 For more details, please contact: Margaret Keenan King Sturge, Blackheath 020 8852 8383

ach of the fourteen apartments at St John’s has its own parking space in a car park to the rear, which is included in the sale price. All apartments have beautiful fitted kitchens with granite worktops and AEG appliances, including integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezers. Striking stainless steel single ovens, chimney extractor hood and splashback to rear of ceramic hobs finish off this area. Ivory ceramic floor tiles are to be found in all kitchens, bathrooms and utility cupboards. Energy efficiency has not been forgotten, with low voltage downlights in rooms and high efficiency condensing boilers with hot water storage cylinders, wet system radiators and chrome heated towel rails in bathrooms and en suites, complete the heating arrangements. Bathrooms have been designed with white fittings throughout. The large halls benefit from laminate wood flooring which extends into the living area. Internal doors have chrome plated door furniture and bedrooms are carpeted throughout and include built in wardrobes with shelf and hanging rails. All walls are covered with matt white

emulsion and satinwood to the internal joinery. Safety is an important feature at St John’s which has been fitted with a video door entry system into the communal hall. St John’s is close to St John’s Church which lends its name to the area. The green space of Blackheath is a breath of fresh air and a short walk away. Acres of unspoilt land on the heath, combined with the buzz of the true urban village, which can be found at both Blackheath Village and Blackheath Standard, add to the enjoyment of St John’s. Greenwich Park with its sweeping vistas across the London skyline, part of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site, is close by. A walk down the hill in the park, London’s oldest Royal park, with its wilderness garden and deer park, leads to nearby Greenwich and the centre of the Maritime World Heritage Site. Weekend markets, handsome architecture, museums, a theatre, an art house cinema and great mix of restaurants and bars, give residents and visitors alike a great choice of activities. St John’s, Blackheath has been designed with care, thought and perfect attention to detail, making it an excellent proposition for your new home. n 71

newhomes

Is buy to let

a sound investment? We take a look at the pros and cons of becoming a landlord

ll the indicators are showing that the buy-to-let sector is gaining resurgence. Agents are reporting that demand for rental properties is at an all-time high, with new tenant registrations outstripping available accommodation – an average of 5.2 tenants are now vying for each property, while rental yield is increasing year on year. The reasons behind this surge are quite clear: lack of available funding for purchases, strict criteria, large deposits out of reach for first-time buyers, government cuts in social housing and a lack of appetite to build by the large nationals. None of the above conditions are likely to change in the foreseeable future, and as young people cannot live with their parents forever and need their own space, demand will not cease. Moreover, as we live on an overcrowded island where living space is finite, logic dictates that, yes, it is a sound investment. Perhaps that’s why it is the only market sector where lenders are vying for position – lenders generally, are not daft; they know how, and where, to make money! So, fancy being a landlord? Think it sounds an easy way to make money? Well, it’s not as simple as it may sound. Although, this sector of lending is quite buoyant, lenders are still quite fussy about who they will accept – it is not the free-for-all of days gone by. By and large, the lenders are looking for larger deposits, 25 per cent being the practical norm, good 72

credit scoring, preferably experienced landlords, certainly existing homeowners. They will resist what they see as amateurs, expecting to see good historical conduct of accounts, and proper tax returns. Proof of income to demonstrate affordability to offset rental voids, as well as a wide margin of rental income over mortgage costs is also important. In particular, lenders are very wary of low-quality housing in less quality areas – they have no intention of funding potential slum landlords. Every lender in the marketplace will adopt some or all of the above criteria. Sourcing the best deal is a minefield, and can really only be achieved by using a mortgage broker experienced in that sector, and one can be found in your vicinity on www.unbiased.co.uk. That’s without the problem of finding a tenant, managing the property, dealing with delinquent tenants, rental voids, legal and taxation issues. Before venturing into this sector, potential investors should seek advice from an experienced letting agent, as well as professional, legal and taxation advice. So, after all that, is it really a sound investment? Very much so, but it is a serious investment that requires serious thought and personal involvement, and is not for the faint-hearted! n Ron Radway is a mortgage consultant with Docklands Mortgages. For further details visit www.docklandsmortgages, or call 0203 174 042

BPL2021WP-10 A4 CanaryWhf NOV.qxd:Layout 1

25/10/10

11:02

Page 1

PRIME AVENUE

B A LT I M O R E W H A R F , LO N D O N E 1 4 THE NUMBER ONE ADDRESS IN DOCKLANDS

Central location next to Canary Wharf, iconic architecture and extensive luxury leisure facilities make Prime Avenue the prime residential investment opportunity in London today.

PRIME LOCATION: Next to Canary Wharf financial district and four luxury retail malls PRIME ARCHITECTURE: Designed by Skidmore Owings and Merrill, master planners of Canary Wharf PRIME SPECIFICATION: Custom designed kitchens, luxury marble bathrooms, full height windows, luxury flooring PRIME FACILITIES: Concierge services, valet parking, 24 hour security, retail and restaurant PRIME LEISURE: Health spa and gymnasium with swimming pool, sauna, steam and hydrotherapy pool PRIME TRANSPORT: Next to Crossharbour DLR station and short walk to Canary Wharf underground

www.baltimorewharf.com PRICES FROM ÂŁ245,000

P RIME A VENUE BALTIMORE WHARF

Baltimore Wharf Marketing Suite 6 Baltimore Wharf London E14 9AQ

Tel: 0808 118 3551

newhomes

Turf

WARS

Cory Askew asks What do Chinese Students and investment bankers have in common?

t may sound like the opening line for a bad joke, but the two groups are fighting a pitched battle on the mean streets of Canary Wharf and Docklands At stake are the unseasonably sparse levels of rental accommodation in the area. Students now find themselves being fallen over to be accommodated and no longer avoided by private landlords. Nothing altruistic here in the landlord’s intentions, these new breed of students are typically from China or elsewhere in the Far East, usually pay a premium and are able to pay the entire amount of annual rent up front. So dramatic is their buying power that many of the Docklands’ typical renters, the corporate soldiers of Canary Wharf, are being priced out of the rental market. The average (and until now ubiquitous) one bedroom Docklands apartment has seen its average value surge from £250 per week to a staggering £350 per week in the course of four months over the third and fourth New build is the ultimate buy, but quarters of 2010. The is pushing up it has to be in a convenient and shortage values in surrounding upmarket area areas of E16 and as far out as the Olympic sites in Stratford. Whisper it, but the perennially ‘up-andcoming’ Royal Docks may have finally arrived, due to property shortages in the surrounding area. It’s not just renters who are coming from the Far East, but investors are also back en-masse, and seriously looking in the area to buy property around Docklands and Canary Wharf. They are attracted to the waterside location and the plentiful new build developments that are popping up every month. They

are typically not interested in anything other than new build, and see living in someone else’s old house much like wearing someone else’s old shoes. New build is the ultimate buy, but it has to be in a convenient and upmarket area. In response to the growing demand from renters and buyers from the Far East, our office has hired Shih Yu, who speaks Cantonese and Mandarin. He joined the lettings department last year as a negotiator with the hope that he might be able to use his language skills. So far, he hasn’t had a problem doing exactly this and has been an irreplaceable asset to the office. In fact, the effect has been far more dramatic than expected, as we are suddenly getting many more Far Eastern landlords, tenants, vendors and buyers because they know they can speak to Shih Yu in their own language. Whether renting, letting, buying or selling, the processes are stressful and sometimes complicated. The knowledge that they can understand fully and communicate with comfort and ease is very reassuring for customers and, as a consequence, the word-of-mouth effect has been staggering. As the other BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) nations continue to prosper, no doubt we will be seeing many more buyers from these countries investing and renting in London. Dutifully, estate agents will have to keep up with this influx of foreign clients and, if our experience with Shih Yu can be repeated, we will undoubtedly be hiring more employees with language skills. n Cory Askew is associate director of the Chesterton Humberts’ Canary Wharf & Docklands office 020 7510 8300 www.chestertonhumberts.com

Bezier_A4_CW_MAG_AW

19/1/11

10:41

Page 1

THE BÉZIER

Collection

ADMIRE GAZE DESIRE OUR 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS PRICES FROM £715,000 – – – – –

Zone One 24/7 Concierge service Gym, sauna & steam room Private roof top gardens Panoramic city views

E sales@bezierlondon.com T 020 7490 1603 WWW.BEZIERLONDON.COM THE BÉZIER MARKETING SUITE Bézier Apartments, 91 City Road, London

A DEVELOPMENT BY A DEVELOPMENT BY

THE HENSON PENTHOUSE LONDONEWCASTLE IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF THE LONDONEWCASTLE IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF THE 4,000 SQ.FT DUPLEX PENTHOUSE OVERLOOKING CAMDEN LOCK. 4,000 SQ.FT DUPLEX PENTHOUSE OVERLOOKING CAMDEN LOCK. MASTER BEDROOM SUITE, 3 FURTHER BEDROOMS WITH BATHROOMS, MASTER BEDROOM SUITE, 3 FURTHER BEDROOMS WITH BATHROOMS, SPECTACULAR 3,370 SQ.FT PRIVATE ROOF GARDEN WITH VIEWS OF SPECTACULAR 3,370 SQ.FT PRIVATE ROOF GARDEN WITH VIEWS OF PRIMROSE HILL, CAMDEN LOCK AND THE CITY, AND 1,500 SQ.FT OF PRIMROSE HILL, CAMDEN LOCK AND THE CITY, AND 1,500 SQ.FT OF WRAPAROUND TERRACES. WRAPAROUND TERRACES. FULLY SERVICED 24HR CONCIERGE • VALET PARKING • 2 PARKING SPACES • FULLY SERVICED 24HR CONCIERGE • VALET PARKING • 2 PARKING SPACES • 2MINS WALK TO PRIMROSE HILL 2MINS WALK TO PRIMROSE HILL OFFERS IN EXCESS OF £4.5MILLION OFFERS IN EXCESS OF £4.5MILLION

WWW.THEHENSON.CO.UK WWW.THEHENSON.CO.UK

54246 01 A MG_AL TG London Homes wc1.11 A4c Space Mojo

27/10/10

10:25

Page 1

n o d n o L in SpacE1, keting Suite: of £1 i 0 av nce ,000 ai nt la iv bl es e!

ar Sales & MStreet E1 1SE om Christian d 3 bedro n a 2 , 1 , io f stud A range o ts apartmen from only

£196,950

ne’s throw tep, a sto rs o o the d e on th rks gives y of shops ful city pa a ti rr u a a l e u b rf e t e b s o n’t A wond ountry’s m el. It could e of the c mmunity fe o c c ti from som s r. ta e n off e area a fa city has to Brick Lan lore all the p x e to d ce better pla

7 6063 5 2 5 4 8 0 e CALL: Showhom Suite and rketing - 5pm VISIT: Ma ek 10am e w a s y a open 7 d

an d

75 %

Sh SO o no w A LD w p op art en me nt s

MOJO,

ing Suite: QP t e k r a M Sales & oad, Bow E3 2 edroom Fairfield R 2 and 3 b , f studio, 1 A range o ts apartmen nning ment of stu p lo e v e d from only ’s ry

£162,450

ra don contempo ne of Lon Mojo is a Quarter, o w o of B t s e a th E ts in 4 miles apartmen reas. Just ondon’s a L f w o e n rt a g in very he e th t most excit a he City is ss, Bow ordering T ro b C y tl g n n ie ri n a Ch conve pic Park. East End, , 2012 Olym e traditional th s a ll e mopolitan ds as w tinctly cos is d d n d a & Docklan an sts generation ll of contra m major re Vibrant, fu o king to fr o g lo n e ti s fi e o ben ice for th o h c t the area is rs fi e coming th g. rapidly be ondon livin L f o t s o m e th e k ma

57 6064 2 5 4 8 0 : CALLarketing Suite open

way.co.uk ll e .b w w w

VISIT: M 0am - 5pm 1 y a d n o -M Thursday

*Terms and conditions apply. Offer available on selected plots only. Prices correct at time of going to press. Specification on site may vary.

newhomes

Aiming high The top end of the property market is booming, but financing purchases is still an issue, says Jack Jones

uyer confidence in the £1m plus property market remains high, according to new research. We spoke to estate agents, developers and mortgage brokers, and almost three quarters (73 per cent) of those surveyed say that confidence is either high or neutral among those people considering purchasing properties worth £1m or more. However, just over a quarter (27 per cent) of those surveyed claim that buyers in the prime property market are concerned about future prospects. They believe that the top three obstacles impacting sales of £1m plus properties are a lack of suitable properties, fear of a ‘double dip’ recession, and a lack of finance. Latest Land Registry figures show that the number of properties sold annually in England and Wales for over £1m increased from 506 for the year to August 2009 to 731 the year to August 2010, an increase of 44 per cent. Signs of continued confidence at this end of the residential property market are supported by estate agents who have seen a marked increase in the number of buyers competing for each property worth £1m or more. Indeed, the Investec £Million Plus Property Market Barometer shows that almost two thirds (65 per 78

cent) of estate agents surveyed are seeing between six and 20 buyers per £1m plus property. Despite signs of sustained confidence in the prime property market, our research demonstrates that access to finance remains a major issue for those looking to purchase properties worth £1m or more. Some potential buyers are struggling to secure mortgages and other personal loans, due to the less flexible lending criteria adopted by many banks. Mortgage brokers in particular are concerned about the lack of finance. This lack of available credit is supported by the latest figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (November 2010), which reveals that net mortgage lending is estimated to be around £9bn this year, the lowest level since 1980. One solution could be our £Million Plus mortgage, which is targeted at high net worth professionals who do not get paid along conventional lines, but rather accrue irregular income such as lump-sum bonuses. The new custom-made mortgage offering takes overall income and wealth into account, rather than just the value of an individual’s property and their regular monthly income. n Jack Jones specialises in private bank mortgages at Investec Specialist Private Bank.

se ou th ng en ini e p ma On re Built on the historic Lovell’s Wharf site and designed to maximise light and magnificent views along the river, Lovell’s offers a collection of bright, spacious one, two and three bedroom apartments and penthouses with extensive terraces, all finished to an exceptionally high standard and ready to move into now. Penthouse £835,000*

A development by

Photograph taken from Lovell’s at 6.30am

val

l Na

oya

R Old

ege

Coll

Call now to book an appointment to view the show apartments 020 8090 0276 www.liveatlovells.com * Price correct at time of going to print

Live life to the full at the ultimate riverside address Royal Arsenal Riverside SE18, is one of London’s most exciting riverside communities, where facilities for residents include a 24 hour concierge, gym, open space, car club and Young’s pub and dining. The latest phase, The Warehouse No.1 Street, offers stylish warehouse living with all the convenience and benefits of a new build home, combining smart contemporary interiors with architecture that reflects the heritage of this unique location. Stylish touches include exposed brick detailing, and each home has a balcony or terrace.

1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. Prices from £245,000 Sales and Marketing Suite and Show Apartments open 7 days a week. 10am – 6pm and until 8pm on Thursdays. For information call 020 8331 7130

Our vision for your future

www.royalarsenalriverside.co.uk

Prices and details correct at time of going to press. Photography depicts typical interior at The Warehouse. Computer Generated Image depicts The Warehouse No 1 Street and external photography depicts Young’s pub and dining at Dial Arch and Wellington Park at Royal Arsenal Riverside.

Advertorial

Riverside living in the heart of Greenwich If you’ve been dreaming of riverfront living, stunning panoramic views and a genuine Greenwich address, then head to Lovell’s London & Regional Properties and King Sturge would like to introduce you to Lovell’s Wharf, a low-rise and light-filled development within walking distance of Maritime Greenwich and with exclusive access to the River Thames. Lovell’s Wharf represents an opportunity to acquire a stunning new home that you can truly enjoy living in.

On weekdays, the unique location gives you easy access to Canary Wharf, the City and the West End thanks to the DLR, Jubilee Line, as well as other rail and Riverbus connections. At the weekend, enjoy a short walk along the Thames Path that takes you to Greenwich Village, its Royal Park, historic buildings, markets, traditional pubs, modern bars, dynamic restaurants and charming shops.

In addition to offering apartments that are 2030% more spacious than other developments in the area, Lovell’s is a residence designed for outside living - something the development celebrates with tidal gardens, paths and a central square. Large balconies and terraces mean residents can live in harmony with their surroundings and Lovell’s environmental credentials include green roofs and ground source heat pump heating.

• S tunning two and three bedroom penthouses • B right and spacious one, two, and three bedroom apartments • High standard of interior finish • Excellent eco-homes rating

Advertorial

History and Heritage

Star Property

Lovell’s is the latest example of the regeneration of former industrial wharves. In the 19th and 20th centuries, the names Lovell’s, Granite, Badcock’s and Pipers Wharves would have been familiar to river travellers and the residents of Greenwich. However, back then, the line of wharves barred direct access from the local streets to the river itself.

Currently, only the largest penthouse is available on the market. It has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and its own balcony which faces the river and garden.

Today, Lovell’s opens up the river to its residents and neighbours in the East Greenwich Conservation Area. An extension to the Thames Path at Lovell’s has been designed to link Greenwich Peninsula (including the O2 entertainment centre and North Greenwich Jubilee Line station) with the historic buildings of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site.

“The Lovell’s penthouses have the most stunning panoramic views of the River Thames, Canary Wharf skyline, The 02 and Greenwich Peninsula,” says Margaret Keenan, King Sturge Associate. “Add to this the high specification of the contemporary interior finishes and you have a truly spectacular home. Lovell’s embraces 21st century climate-conscious living and one of the main features is the ground source heat pump heating which does not require internal radiators. Lovell’s really is a great place to live.”

Price: £835,000

For more information and to arrange a visit, please call Margaret Keenan at King Sturge on 020 8090 0276

For new homes. For a new way of life.

KidbrookeVillage

London Borough of Greenwich

Quarter

Kidbrooke Village

London

SE3

CatorPark Kidbrooke Village

London

SE3

MeridianGate Kidbrooke Village

London

SE3

CapitalPlaza Kidbrooke Village

London

SE3

Discover Kidbrooke Village, launching 19th - 20th March Discover Kidbrooke Village, launching March 2011. Coming soon - Kidbrooke Village, SE3, an exciting new sustainable London community where you can live the life youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always wanted. Choose from an outstanding range of new homes from Berkeley, where benefits for residents include shops, restaurants, schools, sports facilities and a journey time of just 15 minutes* by train to London Bridge.

Phase One, City Point, launching March 2011. Register for information 020 8150 5151 Kidbrooke Village. For London. For everyone.

www.kidbrookevillage.co.uk Delivered in proud partnership with:

Details correct at time of going to press. Photography depicts view of Sutcliffe Park and indicative lifestyle. *Journey times are approximate only. www.tfl.gov.uk.

heath feb 2011 HandP layout.indd 1

20/01/2011 16:15:34