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A VERY WARM WELCOME TO THE AUTUMN/WINTER COLLECTION MAGAZINE FROM SANDERSON YOUNG. TO OUR MANY REGULAR READERS, I AM DELIGHTED TO PRESENT THIS BI-ANNUAL MAGAZINE WITH A SERIES OF GOOD NEWS BULLETINS REFLECTING THE MORE POSITIVE ACTIONS AND SUCCESS STORIES WITHIN THE NORTH EAST OF ENGLAND.

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The first good news is that Collection magazine has increased its print run by nearly 50% and I am delighted to say that we are now circulating 32,000 copies of this prestigious magazine throughout the region. The majority of these magazines are being distributed individually to AB households and therefore directly into the comfort of peoples’ homes, so that they can review the housing market and positive news stories throughout the area. If you are reading this magazine for the first time I very much hope you enjoy its insight into the property world. I would firstly like to reflect upon the fabulous success of the British Masters Golf, which was held at Close House Golf Club near Newcastle. Attracting over 68,000 visitors, it was the most successfully supported British Masters Golf tournament ever. I thank the owner of Close House, Graham Wylie, and his magnificent team for the commitment they made to ensure this event was brought to the region and the tremendous enjoyment that so many golfers throughout the country had in watching this spectacular event. Turning now to housing, in October the house price index information provided by Rightmove saw a rebound in house price increases of 2.8%, equating to just under £7,000. Following 2 months in August and September when prices had dropped, we now return to price increases representing the 8th month of increases out of the last 10. The average asking price of houses in the country is just over £252,000 but this is greatly influenced by the South and London markets. Here in the North, I am delighted to report that we provide the best value for money in the whole of the country, with an average asking price of £145,000. This, combined with the magnificent beauty of the countryside, the Cheviot Hills, the fabulous lakes, as well as the ease of access to the coastline and its stunning beaches, creates such great value for money and quality of life for those that live here. Recent statistics also indicate great news for the region in respect of unemployment, with the North East defying the national trend in recent months and providing further reductions in unemployment throughout the region. The region’s unemployment from the same time last year (September 2016/ September 2017) has reduced by nearly 2% and the further good news was that we had 52,000 more people in work over the last year, which means a total of 1.2 million now employed within the region. So, what do we have to look forward to in the future? Firstly, the ongoing redevelopment of the former Newcastle brewery site in the heart of the city is progressing very well, with Newcastle Science Central providing one of the biggest urban regeneration projects of its kind in the UK on the huge 24 acre site. Creating over 4,000 jobs and 500,000 sq. ft. of office space, as well as 450 new homes, this is, undoubtedly, changing the face of the west end of Newcastle and the area close to St James’ Park. In the summer of 2017, Gateshead Council were delighted to unveil a £200 million redevelopment of the Gateshead Quay, close to the Sage Gateshead. The huge arts and leisure complex planned for the banks of the river hopes to be completed towards 2021 and will include a 12,500 seat concert hall, conference centre and hotel. The complex hopes to create 500 jobs and a huge boost to the North East economy of about £30 million per year. This will be a very welcome vision on the south banks of the River Tyne. 2018 also brings the Great Exhibition of the North which will be the largest event in England in 2018, providing a game changing moment for the North. The exhibition will reveal to the world how the North of England’s great art and culture, design and innovation has shaped all of our lives and is building the economy of tomorrow. It will be an amazing show case for the North East’s heritage as well as its future and more information is available at www.getnorth2018.com

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Our universities in the North continue to innovate and direct success, with Northumbria University climbing to 48th place in the Guardian university league table for 2018. This is its highest ever position and the university is rightfully very proud of the fact that it is ranked the top university in the UK for start-up businesses based on turnover. Newcastle University also continues its vision through to 2021 to be a world class research intensive university, to deliver teaching and facilitate learning of the highest quality and to play a leading role in the economic, social and cultural development in the North East of England. Our medicine also continues to shine from the region. The Newcastle NHS Trust holds regional, national and international success standards, especially highlighting its institute of transplantation in the Freeman Hospital and the Great North Children’s Hospital, both of which are world renowned. These important results for the North East are also strengthened by the success of some of our leading top 200 companies. It is especially pleasing to see the local companies grown in the North East, such as Barbour and Nissan, performing so well and providing such great places to work for their proud employees. Psychologists tell us that we prefer to read and watch bad news rather than good news, but I was determined to make this introduction a far more upbeat and proud reflection of the current position within the North of England. It seems completely pointless and futile to talk about the ‘Br….’ word, since there are more questions than there are answers. Simply, we must move on and continue to live and trade in the existing climate. Therefore, it comes down to peoples’ personal beliefs, their own confidence and vision of what they can create and what part they can play in the future of their successful employment, their turnover, their creativity and their contribution within the region. I am justifiably very proud of the North East of England. Having been born and bred in Northumberland and lived most of my life in Newcastle, I can see many reasons why we provide such quality of life and a greater place to live. We have been through many turbulent times in the past and suffered knock backs before, but for the moment, I am happy to say that we are selling a diverse range of quality houses at very reasonable prices and confidence remains strong in certain segments of the market. We are very much here as a team to help you move home in the near future. Whether you are selling or letting, my colleagues at Sanderson Young look forward to helping you. Please do not hesitate to let me know if we can assist in any way.

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WE ASK SANDERSON YOUNG’S JANET HOPKINSON & NICOLA OSBORNE TO COMMENT ON KEY TRENDS IN THE CURRENT NORTH EAST PROPERTY MARKET…

WHAT’S WRONG WITH A LITTLE OLD FASHIONED ESTATE AGENCY?

JANET HOPKINSON

Operations Director

T: 0191 223 3500 janet.hopkinson@ sandersonyoung.co.uk

“I don’t want to register with you – I look on the websites”. A phrase heard far too often in our industry. The idea that a buyer has the whole market at their fingertips can be true, however we find it is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the art of estate agency. According to research, over 50% of people don’t buy the property that they originally set out to purchase, or decide on areas they had not previously considered, indeed even knew about. We simply can’t be lazy and expect a website to do the work for us. Our property experts strive to be proactive, understand the bespoke requirements of each buyer, and match people to property. We are extremely passionate, and nothing beats that feeling when a buyer views a house, looks joyfully at you and utters those magic words – “I’ve been looking for ages, but YOU have found me the perfect home”. We also have many sellers who don’t want to have their home listed online and don’t wish to be inundated with people who the property doesn’t suit. After all – they’re paying us for convenience, expertise and, overall, service. Going back to old fashioned estate agency, something I have been an advocate of for over 45 years, your professional agent should have the knowledge of areas, current stock and transaction history and should be having the right conversations with buyers to meet their demands. And if a client’s dream home isn’t on the market? Simple - we source it.

‘WE MIGHT NOT BE TOO EXPENSIVE’

NICOLA OSBORNE

Corporate Client Director T: 0191 223 3500 nicola.osborne@ sandersonyoung.co.uk

The Sanderson Young New Homes Division has over 20 years’ experience in the sale of new developments and attract all budgets and aspirations. We pride ourselves on our premium branding and adapt this to assist many developers who deliver exciting new homes to suit every budget. Whether it be a family home, city pad, investment property or second home, we are dealing with developments which appeal to a range of buyers and price brackets. You might be looking for urban designed, energy efficient housing or seeking a more rural aspect and pace of life? A stylish period conversion or a contemporary new-build may suit your aspirations. You might not have even considered a new home, but with our fantastic range of properties you may just find what you are looking for. We work with the region’s best housebuilders and developers so you can be assured of high specifications, excellent workmanship and great after sales care. We understand affordability is key to many and our ability to offer well priced property alongside unbiased financial advice means that our clients can take advantage of schemes such as Help to Buy to assist the buying process. Our ethos is to ensure we work with developers who build good quality homes but that doesn’t necessarily mean our prices will be out of reach. Whether you are a developer requiring advice, or a buyer keen to explore our new homes on offer, please get in touch – we know we have the experience to deliver success.

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CONTENTS MANAGING DIRECTOR Duncan Young OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janet Hopkinson SALES Sue Tomlin sue.tomlin@ sandersonyoung.co.uk 0191 213 2533 DESIGN Mark Denny

PRODUCTION Damian Wood Jack Foster EDITORIAL Amy Brice Neil Gordon Steve Hughes Helen Wilson-Beevers PHOTOGRAPHY Adam Lawrenson David Grebby

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Janet Hopkinson & Nicola Osborne On Key Trends

Exploring Mark Thompson’s Passion For Our Region

This Issue’s Star Property - Harlea Lodge

Pink Sweeps Across Fashion’s Look Books

Our Top Five European Winter Resorts

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Extremely Encouraging Levels Of Demand

Looking Back On Our Flagship Regional Developments

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“FORTUNE FAVOURS THE PREPARED MIND”. LOUIS PASTEUR

HELEN WILSON-BEEVERS CHATS TO MARK THOMPSON, MANAGING PARTNER OF RYDER ARCHITECTURE, EXPLORING HIS PASSION FOR OUR REGION AND THE MANY NORTH EAST ORGANISATIONS WHICH HE CONTRIBUTES TO. Spanning across both UK and international offices, Ryder Architecture is a company passionate about improving the richness of people’s lives through the buildings they create - “civic projects such as Newcastle Central Station have been most rewarding as the improvements impact on so many people from all walks of life”. Mark explains that when himself and senior partner Peter Buchan took Ryder on and were writing their first plan, they came across a Louis Pasteur quote which would epitomise their focus - “fortune favours the prepared mind”. “For Ryder, it’s been about planning a medium term destination – eg new sectors, or locations – but then being open minded as to the route we take rather than rigidly sticking to a pre defined course. Over the years we’ve enjoyed a number of collaborations and joint ventures, each being a stepping stone. Apart from London, where clients were the pull rather than an existing project, all the other locations (Glasgow, Liverpool, Hong Kong and Vancouver) have been opportunistic coincidences where we’ve had a project opportunity and someone keen to relocate. Our teams in Newcastle are now also working on projects in

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Melbourne, Singapore and Malaysia and are awaiting news on another major project on the sub continent.” Ryder’s evolution has been one of client interaction and staff development. “We’ve never pursued growth - instead we’ve focused on developing and improving the quality of our people, our service and our design. We’ve entered the Sunday Times Best Places to Work since 2007 and featured since 2011. It was hugely rewarding to be ranked 10 in the 2017 list and I would love to see more northern businesses enter.” First becoming involved with Newcastle Gateshead Initiative (NGI) during the 2008 City of Culture bid, Mark is still on the board as NGI prepare for next summer’s Great Exhibition of the North which aims to bring an extra 1.5 million visitors to the region and will tell the dynamic story of how our innovators, designers and artists shaped our present and are inspiring the future. Invest Newcastle, the inward investment team at NGI, are doing a fantastic job in promoting Newcastle city region. International law firm Norton Rose Fulbright are the latest to commit, bringing their first UK innovation centre and creating up to 200 jobs, following in the footsteps of DRS and Agribusiness Academy amongst others. “One of the good things to come out of the recession is a real willingness of businesses to collaborate for the greater good of

WE’VE ENTERED THE SUNDAY TIMES BEST PLACES TO WORK SINCE 2007 AND FEATURED SINCE 2011. IT WAS HUGELY REWARDING TO BE RANKED 10 IN THE 2017 LIST AND I WOULD LOVE TO SEE MORE NORTHERN BUSINESSES ENTER.”

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the region. We have a number of examples in the property and construction industry from skills and training to the international property conference in Cannes where over 20 local companies collaborate with Invest Newcastle to celebrate and promote the fantastic opportunities the region has to offer.” Regional employment goals play a large part of Mark’s North East Local Enterprise Partnership role. “Last year I was invited to apply for a position on the board of the NELEP. I believe I was selected for my property/construction background and as someone who understands SMEs and the challenges we face in scaling up - a major initiative for NELEP is to help create 100,000 more jobs by 2024, a significant proportion will come from growing businesses rather than inward investment.” Contributing to numerous boards, charity support is also at the forefront of Mark’s mind. “There are many great charitable causes in our region. On a personal level, I chair Bright Red, a small and very successful charity dedicated to supporting patient care and research into blood cancers. Another cause worthy of note is that of former Newcastle Falcons player Doddie Weir. Established following Doddie’s tragic diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease earlier this year, Doddie Weir’s Trust will fund research into MND and provide support for Doddie and his family.” Referencing the pending period of economic uncertainty which Brexit brings, “On eventually emerging from the last recession I vowed never to worry about things out of my control, but to do all I could to make Ryder as resilient as possible to any economic circumstances whilst recognising we’ll never be immune. The arrogance demonstrated by Cameron and Osborne in pandering to the party rather than demonstrating strong leadership, and then the Conservatives and Labour alike during a pathetic and

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disjointed Remain campaign was frightening, only to be surpassed by May’s ignorance when going for a snap election this year. In that context, how can anyone comment with any certainty on what Brexit will bring?” Despite the Brexit uncertainty Mark believes the region is definitely on the up with new and established businesses across a variety of sectors doing amazing things across the UK and beyond. “The greatest opportunity is devolution to a mayoral authority which will have autonomy and responsibility for our own economic future and the freedom to compete with the same ambition and leadership other devolved authorities in Manchester and Liverpool have demonstrated. Politicians and businesses alike need to engage with communities to ensure a strong ambitious mayor is elected, placing the economic agenda at the fore, the success of which will in turn provide funds to improve the lives of the vulnerable”. And, when it comes to general downtime, “I enjoy fair weather cycling and skiing, watching rugby and socialising with a great group of friends. For pure relaxation, a long weekend in Fornalutx (Mallorca’s best kept secret) is the perfect tonic.”

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“ONE OF THE GOOD THINGS TO COME OUT OF THE RECESSION IS A REAL WILLINGNESS OF BUSINESSES TO COLLABORATE FOR THE GREATER GOOD OF THE REGION.

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WHY THE RULES AROUND FOREIGN ASSETS AFTER DEATH CAN BE COMPLEX

Many of our clients now own foreign assets, particularly foreign property abroad. The rules of the country in which these assets are held can override the rules in England and Wales regarding who they pass to and in what proportions. In some jurisdictions, these succession rules can even affect the appointment of executors. A Will made in England and Wales may not apply at all to foreign property. The “forced heirship” type laws that can instead apply are known as the “rules of succession”. Since 17 August 2015, the EU Succession Regulation has enabled clients to include a declaration in their Will that the laws of their nationality should apply to their assets. This means that a UK national can choose to have one UK Will dealing with all their European assets and this will override any forced heirship rules which exist in the countries where their foreign assets are held and which would otherwise dictate who could inherit. However, despite this legislation, we still recommend that our clients obtain advice in the foreign jurisdiction where they own property; it may still be preferable to have a separate foreign Will to facilitate a smoother and quicker foreign estate administration. If no such election exists, we need to look at the type of asset to understand how it will be treated for succession planning purposes. Immovable assets such as property and land will be treated under the laws of succession in the country where the property is situated. However, a moveable asset such as a bank account will be treated under the succession laws of the country in which the deceased was “domiciled”. We often have to discuss the issues of domicile and residence with our clients which can

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SO, IN THE WORDS OF THE ROLLING STONES, “YOU CAN’T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT”. THIS IS TRUE WHEN IT COMES TO HOW A FOREIGN JURISDICTION’S RULES REGARDING SUCCESSION AND TAXATION WILL APPLY TO ASSETS ABROAD. change over time. These issues can have an impact on clients’ tax liability and we work with their accountant and other advisers to ensure that our clients are fully informed of their status for tax purposes. In the tax year which saw HMRC gather an all-time high, of almost £5 billion in IHT, it is very important that owners of property abroad understand where and how their foreign assets will be taxed. If a deceased person was domiciled in the UK at their date of death, their Worldwide estate would be subject to IHT. If an individual was not domiciled in the UK at their date of death, IHT would be payable on UK assets alone. The rate of tax payable on death can vary depending upon who you are deemed to leave assets to under a country’s succession rules and a form of Capital Gains Tax may also be payable on death in certain jurisdictions. There are Double Taxation treaties which may prevent assets being taxed twice in different jurisdictions. So, in the words of the Rolling Stones, “you can’t always get what you want”. This is true when it comes to how a foreign jurisdiction’s rules regarding succession and taxation will apply to assets abroad. However, you can prepare and plan for what will happen to these assets in order to ease the process for your loved ones when the time comes. At Hay & Kilner, we assist our clients in obtaining foreign advice and ensure that our clients understand the need for advice in other jurisdictions.

THIS ISSUE’S STAR PROPERTY IS HARLEA LODGE, AN EXCEPTIONAL SIX BEDROOM, LUXURY FAMILY HOME LOCATED IN THE CENTRE OF GOSFORTH…

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HARLEA LODGE GOSFORTH

Ever since people started building houses, homeowners have had to answer one fundamental question: is it better to live in the town or the country? On the one hand, the town offers easy access to all the amenities and opportunities that are essential to a prosperous life; on the other, the countryside offers an escape from the rat race. Once upon a time, there was no solution to this conundrum but now all that’s best about urban and rural lifestyles have been combined in the extraordinary Harlea Lodge. To begin with, this magnificent modern mansion is situated on The Grove, one of Gosforth’s most sought after residential avenues, and this enviable location means the immediate area’s prestigious schools, shops and leisure facilities are all within walking distance. Similarly, any daily commute to Newcastle city centre is measured in minutes rather than hours but, whilst this fabulous family home enjoys all the conveniences that make urban living so attractive, drive through the electric hardwood gates and you’ll believe you’ve been transported into the heart of England’s glorious countryside. The manicured lawns, neatly clipped hedges, hard tennis court, water feature, sun terrace and imposing carriage circle are just what you would expect to find in a grand country house. Equally the mature trees and stone walls that surround the property offer levels of peace and privacy rarely found in an urban setting, yet this is just the first of Harlea Lodge’s many surprises. The red bricks, russet roof tiles and double bays of the property’s front elevation are typically Edwardian but this house is no museum piece trapped in the aspic of the past. In fact, Harlea Lodge has been completely remodelled and extended by the current owners to create a unique, contemporary-styled home that blends the latest décor and innovative room layouts >>

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THE GRAND, DOUBLE HEIGHT, ENTRANCE HALL FEATURES A HANDMADE STAIRCASE BY CLIFFORD CHAPMAN, AND THE SINUOUS DESIGN OF THE BALUSTRADE ECHOES THE ART NOUVEAU STYLE OF THE 1920S

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<< with the property’s original architecture. Moreover, this hugely successful combination of traditional elegance and stateof-the-art luxury is apparent from the moment you step inside the front door. The grand, double height, entrance hall features a handmade staircase by Clifford Chapman, and the sinuous design of the balustrade echoes the Art Nouveau style of the 1920s, however the pristine white walls and tiled floor couldn’t be more in keeping with current tastes. This intriguing juxtaposition is repeated in the principal reception room where such period features as the original decorative plaster work and open fireplace are accentuated by the striking, modern décor. The signature minimalist design is continued throughout the ground floor and into the dining room which boasts full height French windows opening onto the sun terrace. This feature is reminiscent of the garden rooms and conservatories found in historic stately homes yet this ingenious space offers much more than a place to enjoy memorable dinner parties. The dining room’s secondary function is to link the two distinctive parts of the property because, in addition to the main house, Harlea Lodge boasts an annex attached to the integral double garage. With its spiral staircase connecting the large, family room (and separate shower room) on the lower storey with the second sitting room and a studio-style bedroom on the upper floor, the annexe has the feel of a chic Manhattan duplex apartment. Currently, the ground floor room is used as a cinema and ‘snug’ however this highly versatile space could serve equally well as separate accommodation for older teenagers, members of an extended family or even live-in domestic staff. Such versatility means that this tremendous property is perfectly suited to today’s complex lifestyles but that’s not all. As more and more of us require a home office to ensure our professional lives are as successful as our domestic ones, the main house is equipped with not one but two studies. With its built-in desk and suite of fitted cabinets, the larger of these rooms is ideally suited to those with demanding careers whilst the smaller ‘studio space’ is especially conducive to creative pursuits. The theme of form following function continues upstairs, with all of the bedrooms featuring either en suite facilities and/or a separate dressing room. As before, the styling on the upper floor of the main house couldn’t be more contemporary, or more,

opulent, but the outstanding attention to detail ensures that every bedroom is the perfect place to relax and recharge the batteries at the end of a hectic day. So, in conclusion, if you’re looking for a truly outstanding property, set in its own beautiful gardens, that offers both the convenience of the town and the tranquility of the countryside look no further than Harlea Lodge.

DRINK IN THE PINK THAT IS SWEEPING ACROSS FASHION LOOK BOOKS THIS AUTUMN AND WINTER, REPORTS STYLE WRITER HELEN WILSON-BEEVERS.

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With chic shades ranging from blush to magenta, neon and fuchsia, there are multiple seasonal options to choose between. Add a pop of hot pink to sartorial proceedings, injecting versatile statement style via signature pieces such as outerwear, lounging clothes and party season essentials. Alternatively, snap up understated accessories, depending on the fashion credentials you seek. Whether you wish to embrace a fully pink fashion look or simply insert a subtle touch of shading, designer collections and high street department stores are set to be awash with both soft and brighter tones. Different textures, fabric and prints project alternative fashion focuses, encompassing your work wardrobe, weekend styling and occasion wear. Hush remains a firm lifestyle blogger favourite, maintaining a strong social media buzz when new season collections drop. Snuggle up in their Big Love Jumper (£130), worn with Marina Metallic Skirt (£65). Slogan tops have risen in popularity amongst fashionistas, becoming a staple item for many. Simple to build upon, dress up or remain low-key, shimmery skirts certainly add an extra style edge. Metallics act as an exhilarating neutral base, equalling amazing outfits. The dusky-coloured hooded Atalana Tunic (£55) conjures up images of loungewear from a luxe viewpoint. Placed alongside said stylish sportswear items, Hush’s Leather Leggings in Burgundy (£345) introduce a definite elegance. After all, no-one said pink outfits had to be candy coloured. Leather leggings are also an >>

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<< excellent alternative to tights, when putting together a dress and boots during those colder months. Dip your toe into the tonal trend, layering up with a bold basic, such as their Albani Cami Top (£45). Worn under grey knitwear, pink needn’t overpower so much as when seen as a standalone piece. Choose key colours to complement each other, playing down the impact of bright shades. For a more formal occasion, Fenn Wright Manson offer party season fashion aplenty. Throw their timeless Rose Coat (£249) over a sequinned dress or trouser and top ensemble come Christmastime. Equally the soft knit Grace Jumper (£89) works well tucked in to a patterned skirt as eveningwear. When desiring just a dash of colour, look to print pieces. Fenn Wright Manson’s Celine Skirt (£109) features black, white and pink components, ensuring an intuitive eye for this season’s style. Add a roll-neck and heeled pumps during chilly days, nailing autumnal glamour. This season’s Ted Baker designs tap into head-to-toe blush, spanning from crushed velvet accessories right through to soft pink trainers. Smart flats retain their casual style crown, for those who favour a tailored trouser complete with classic cool twist.

Ted Baker’s leather and wool mix Naysie jacket (£235) offers the ideal accompaniment, ensuring a flattering fit for all. With a single button fastening, the coat can hang loose or be worn closed, creating a modern outline. Boasting stunning leather sleeve detail, this contrast of material and textures emphasizes a winter wonder worth investigating. Finally, the Hobbs Lillian Coat (£289) and Lillian Trouser (£110) are a formidable duo, particularly when worn together. Further highlighting the importance of a well turned-out flat, the brand’s footwear suggestion is their gorgeous white Abbie Trainer (£85). An uncomplicated and effortless approach, the Adaline Sweat (£149) earns multiple style points too. Factor in a stiletto heel and take this outfit from desk side to Christmas do. Envisage key pieces, which will really make a difference to your wardrobe. Invest in strong print, and pair with simple garments such as fine knit tops or polo necks. Research coats that will best suit your lifestyle and those all-important favourite winter warmers. Combine hot pink with softer blush, playing around with the palette in question. Try not to shy away from colour completely, and if pink really does overwhelm, find a fabulous accessory to do the talking for you. Either way, have fun with this season’s wish-list, ticking off assorted pink tones as you go.

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ONKAR DHANOYA IS THE CLINICAL LEAD AT THE HONOUR HEALTH GROUP, WHICH PROVIDES DENTAL CARE AND SKIN TREATMENTS AT THREE PRACTICES ACROSS THE NORTH EAST. Onkar sits on the board of the Faculty of General Dental Practice and holds a fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons (London). The group was previously named The Osborne Dental Group. We spoke to Onkar about his reasons for rebranding, and his exciting plans for Honour Health. TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR CAREER: I graduated as a dental surgeon from Newcastle Dental School at Newcastle University in 1985 and took over my first dental practice in Stanley in 1986, so I’ve been looking after the dental health and wellbeing of patients for more than 30 years now. I also opened two further practices – at Osborne Road in Jesmond, and at Bell Villas in Ponteland during those three decades. Time has flown! I’m very proud that the The Honour Health Group (formerly named The Osborne Dental Group) has grown into the award-winning set of practices it is today. We’ve treated generations of families throughout the North East and it’s very rewarding for us to have become a renowned, trusted name in the local community. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO REBRAND FROM THE OSBORNE DENTAL GROUP TO THE HONOUR HEALTH GROUP? In the past 30 years, we have learnt so much about how we can help patients to improve their health. We now know that there are bilateral links between dental disease and conditions such as heart disease, obesity, diabetes, stroke and Alzheimer’s. Because of this, we believe that dental health should not be separated from general health, and this belief underpins the way we look after our patients. That’s why we decided to rebrand as Honour Health. We believe the name better represents the services we provide and the ideology we follow. Our new strapline is ‘Smile more. Live life’. This sums up how we want our patients to feel when they walk through our doors.

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The message that we really want to get across is that, although we have a new look, we’re still the same great team. WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR HONOUR HEALTH? Prevention of dental disease is at the heart of our practices, so we’re putting our comprehensive Dental Health Assessment at the very heart of the care we provide. If you join us as a patient, we’ll tailor a special health report for you after your assessment, which outlines how we can work with you to improve not just your dental health, but your general health and wellbeing. We’ll continue to provide NHS care (at Jesmond and Stanley), as well as our renowned range of private treatments including dental implants, orthodontics, teeth whitening, veneers, dentures and crowns. We’re also putting much more focus on our skin department, Honour Health Skin. We have been providing non-surgical skin treatments for over a decade now, as we know that how patients feel about the way they look has a huge effect on their wellbeing. If your skin looks good, your confidence improves. With this in mind, we’re expanding our clinics and our choice of treatments, and we’re offering plasma facials, laser hair removal, muscle relaxants, fillers, bespoke skincare advice, skin peels, cosmeceutical products, e-dermastamp, and much more. Lastly, we’re introducing the Honour Health Club to provide exclusive benefits to our members, including worldwide insurance and up to 20% off private treatments. Watch this space!

CONTACT HONOUR HEALTH: Honour Health Jesmond Phone: 0191 281 3913 Email: jesmond@ honourhealth.co.uk Honour Health Ponteland Phone: 01661 821 412 Email: ponteland@ honourhealth.co.uk Honour Health Stanley Phone: 01207 232 725 Email: stanley@ honourhealth.co.uk www.honourhealth.co.uk

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TIGNES Close proximity to the Grande Motte Glacier means this Alpine village can offer skiing and a host of other snow-related activities all year round. Experienced snowboarders can test their skills on the 190m long, 7m high, half-pipe, which was used to train the French and Canadian Winter Olympic teams, whilst beginners and intermediates have access to four ‘family fun parks’ offering blue and green level tables. For those seeking more orthodox fun in the snow, Tignes offers traditional skiers 300km of slopes, with 78 lifts servicing 153 runs and recent improvements include the removal of hundreds of pylons as well as the remodelling of the Val Claret novice area. As you’d expect from a former Winter Olympics venue, there’s a wide choice of alternative sporting attractions at the Tignespace indoor pool and sports complex. Here you can learn to drive a rally car on ice, climb a frozen waterfall or try your hand at Bun-J which combines the thrills of bungee jumping and zip lining with a ski jump! More information: www.en.tignes.net

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SAAS-FEE Those of us who remember Wham’s 1984 smash hit Last Christmas may recognise Saas-Fee as it appears in the accompanying video. This small but charming village in the heart of the Swiss Valais was also used for the skichase scenes in the 1969 Bond film On her Majesty’s Secret Service but it’s the uber-reliable snow and picturesque, car-free streets that attract today’s fans of winter sports. This resort is particularly popular with families, who flock to Saas-Fees’ forgiving slopes to enjoy the spectacular views as much as the easy skiing but, whilst there’s little to attract off-piste adrenalin-junkies, more experienced skiers still have 50km of intermediate and advanced runs to explore. As one of the Alps’ first summertime snow parks was built in this high-altitude resort, Saas-Fee is also popular with snowboarders and many manufacturers test their new products here. As a result, even though the summer park shuts in the winter, snowboarders will find themselves welcome on the resorts’ hugely enjoyable blue, red and black runs. More information: www.saas-fee.ch/en

Situated in the heart of the Tyrol’s Zillertal, a valley that’s simply stuffed with superb skiing, the little village of Mayrhofen has been popular with Brits for decades and in recent years it’s become one of those rare resorts with plenty to satisfy both skiers and snowboarders. Devotees of straight-skis will love the traditional Tyrolian chalets, luxurious spas and upmarket restaurants whilst the baggy pants brigade will find plenty of bars pulsating to the sound of European techno-pop. Incidentally, fans of such music shouldn’t miss the week-long Snowbombing festival which is held every April. Back on the slopes, the 3,250m Hintertux glacier provides year-round snow but most of Mayrhofen’s 136km of runs, served by 57 lifts, are spread across the lower slopes of the Penken and Ahorn mountains. The majority of these runs are graded red or blue, so they’re ideal for intermediates, but there are some excellent nursery slopes on the Ahorn and serious thrill-seekers can try the heart-stopping Harakiri, which is Austria’s steepest descent on skis. More information: www.mayrhofen.at

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PAS DE LA CASA Duty-free status and a location sandwiched between France and Spain means tiny Andorra is very popular with weekend skiers from both sides of the Pyrenees. As a result, the bustling resort of Pas de la Casa, situated close to the French border, has a reputation for wild nightlife so, if your idea of great après-ski is a mug of cocoa and good book, take the Envalira Tunnel to the more genteel Grau Roig mini-resort on the other side of the ridge. Happily, from either location, a series of lifts takes confident skiers into the Grandvalira, which is the largest ski and snowboard network in the Pyrénées, and whilst there’s a prevalence of red and black runs here, novices will find some excellent nursery slopes a short bus ride from Pas de la Casa. Besides the Grandvalira’s 210km of advanced and intermediate pistes, snowboarders of all abilities will also enjoy the area’s three terrain parks, half pipe, two boardercross tracks and lively bar scene which aficionados regard as an essential part of any winter holiday! More information: www.pasdelacasa.com

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During the summer this attractive, duty-free resort on the Italo-Swiss Border hosts a famous chess championship but, when the snow falls, knights and rooks are replaced by skiers and snowboarders. Again this is a resort aimed at families and/or those with intermediate abilities so don’t expect precipitous black diamond runs and an eardrum puncturing nightlife. On the upside, the traditional nature of this secluded resort means that prices tend to be much more affordable than in some of the more famous suresnow Alpine locations and the streets are usually free of party-goers in advanced stages of inebriation. Equally, the comparatively low cost of living here means Livigno is becoming increasingly popular with beginner and intermediate snowboarders looking for wide motorway runs, good boardercross, well-maintained snow parks and an absence of the fur coat fraternity. The main terrain park, situated on the Mottolino, is packed with some awe-inspiring wedges whilst the Carosello is better suited to intermediates and the San Rocco’s easier jumps and small boxes are ideal for beginners. More information: www.ski-livigno.com

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AS THE POPULATION OF ENGLAND AND WALES IS LIVING LONGER WITH THE RESULTANT INCREASE IN DIAGNOSES OF DEMENTIA, IT IS AN IMPORTANT TIME TO UNDERSTAND THE COURT OF PROTECTION’S ROLE AND THE VARIOUS COURT ORDERS AFFECTING ADULTS WITH A MENTAL INCAPACITY.

The Court of Protection issues a variety of orders including Deputyship Orders and Statutory Wills. These types of Orders are the most important legal instruments required for anyone diagnosed with mental incapability, as these Orders provide their representative with the authority to make important legal decisions on their behalf. A representative can be anyone; a close family member, friend, solicitor, member of the social care team. The representative must apply to the Court of Protection to make an order which will allow them to be named as a ‘deputy’.

WHEN IS AN ORDER FROM THE COURT OF PROTECTION REQUIRED?

Orders are required in circumstances where no one has legal authority to act on behalf of the patient (where there is no Power of Attorney) and a legal decision needs to be made on behalf of the patient. A Deputyship Order is most commonly used to deal with someone’s finances and can, amongst other things, permit the deputy access to the patient’s bank accounts (in order to pay bills) and permit the sale of the patient’s house. A specific Deputyship Order can also be used to make welfare decisions, however, the Court of Protection are often reluctant to appoint welfare deputies.

WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR APPLYING FOR A DEPUTYSHIP ORDER?

The proposed deputy must: • Demonstrate that they would not be directly benefiting from assuming control of the finances of the patient. • Complete a number of forms detailing the patient’s finances. • Provide details of their own financial circumstances and a witness statement stating why the Deputyship Order is required. • Obtain a capacity assessment report from a medical practitioner who must confirm that the patient is unable to make decisions on their own. • Notify potentially interested parties.

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Once the application is submitted, the Court of Protection dictates the timescales within which any potentially interested parties can object. Subject to any successful objections, the Court of Protection will issue an order stating the terms under which the deputy may act and detailing any restrictions. This procedure can take many months to complete. The length and process involved can be extremely problematic for the patient and the proposed deputy.

WHAT IF A LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY IS IN PLACE?

Good news! If the patient made a Lasting Power of Attorney, whilst they had mental capacity, their attorneys will have power to act on their behalf in most legal decisions.

WHAT NEXT?

It is therefore crucial to ensure you make a Lasting Power of Attorney to ensure that someone is appointed to make decisions on your behalf should you lose the capacity to be able to do so in the future. However, if there ever is a time when a Court of Protection order is required then it is a good idea to seek the advice of a legal professional who can help navigate the web of forms and requirements needed to meet the specifications of a successful application.

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Chesters Close Adderstone Crescent, Jesmond

Chesters Close is arguably one of the most impressive houses available within the heart of Jesmond and provides an outstanding, three storey, detached family home with magnificent gardens. The property was built in 1904 and boasts a wealth of period charm and character throughout.

Price Guide: ÂŁ2.95 Million

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Fairfields The Grove, Gosforth

Fairfields is a highly imposing, detached house on a fabulous mature garden plot of circa 0.5 acres with walled surrounds and gated entrance. The property has undergone extensive renovations to provide a stunning, extremely unique home with the highest quality of internal finish.

Price Guide: ÂŁ1.995 Million

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Overdale Lindisfarne Road, Jesmond

Overdale occupies a fabulous site within the heart of Jesmond and provides the opportunity to acquire a very large house in a prominent street. This substantial detached family home retains many original features, such as cornicing and fireplaces, and benefits from large gardens.

Price Guide: ÂŁ1.7 Million

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Graham Park Road Gosforth

35 Graham Park Road provides one of the most splendid, three storey, semi-detached period houses, in one of Newcastleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most sought after addresses. The property has been extensively renovated and refurbished to a luxurious standard and has fabulous, recently landscaped, rear gardens.

Price Guide: ÂŁ1.7 Million

Ashleigh Sundin ashleigh.sundin@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Carlton Terrace Jesmond A magnificent family home offering high quality, luxury accommodation. It has been extensively renovated, blending top of the range fixtures alongside beautiful Victorian features. To the rear of the house is a separate block with secure garaging, with a versatile space located above.

Price Guide: ÂŁ950,000

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Carlton Terrace Jesmond

A magnificent five storey, mid terraced residence, situated in the superbly located terrace of John Dobson Design Properties. It benefits from generous accommodation within the main house, as well as a detached mews garage to the rear with living space and shower room above.

Price Guide: ÂŁ885,000

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Moorside North Fenham

An immaculately presented and imposing semi-detached family home providing extensive accommodation over three floors. Located on the highly sought-after Moorside North with excellent access to local amenities, schools and transport links. Viewing is highly recommended.

Price Guide: ÂŁ795,000

Ashleigh Sundin ashleigh.sundin@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Adeline Gardens Gosforth

A fabulous detached family home occupying a double width plot with beautifully presented gardens. Benefitting from a great deal of style and character, the property requires some modernisation and has great potential to be extended, subject to the usual planning and building consents.

Price Guide: ÂŁ775,000

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High Quay Newcastle upon Tyne

An exceptional duplex penthouse apartment situated within the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne. It offers bespoke city living with fabulous views over the River Tyne and its bridges. Luxury fittings include a ‘Poggenpohl’ kitchen and two en-suites, as well as a handcrafted oak staircase.

Price Guide: £575,000

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McCracken Close Gosforth

An impressive and extended detached house, occupying a generous corner site of approx. 0.24 acres. It has well-proportioned accommodation including a magnificent conservatory and kitchen/breakfast room. With beautiful mature gardens, parking for several cars and a detached double garage.

Price Guide: Offers over ÂŁ695,000

Julie Summerbell julie.summerbell@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Kenton Road Gosforth

A substantial family home, positioned on this lovely garden in central Gosforth. It provides spacious accommodation over two floors with fantastic proportions and imposing reception hallway. To the front of the property is a gated private driveway which leads to an integral garage.

Price Guide: ÂŁ649,000 www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

Julie Summerbell julie.summerbell@sandersonyoung.co.uk Gosforth Office: 0191 2130033

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Moor Crescent Gosforth

A rare opportunity to purchase this architect designed property, positioned on a prime residential road in Gosforth. It has been extended to provide fabulous reception space and benefits from a superbly landscaped rear garden, offering excellent privacy, with access to a double garage.

Price Guide: ÂŁ579,000

Gill Cockburn gill.cockburn@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Salters Road Gosforth

An impressive semi-detached house with a lovely landscaped front garden, enclosed courtyard garden to the side and triple garage. It has been substantially extended and redesigned internally to create wellproportioned accommodation over three floors, ideal for modern family living.

Price Guide: ÂŁ525,000 www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Gill Cockburn gill.cockburn@sandersonyoung.co.uk Gosforth Office: 0191 2130033

Broadwell Court South Gosforth

A fabulous family home with beautiful mature and private gardens, a driveway for several cars and integral garage. An impressive ground floor extension has created a 19ft kitchen/dining room, sitting room and pantry area, complimented by the existing sitting room and study/home office.

Price Guide: ÂŁ450,000

Elena Verrall elena.verrall@sandersonyoung.co.uk Gosforth Office: 0191 2130033

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Eddleston Avenue Gosforth

A substantial semi detached house, with landscaped front garden and driveway and lawned rear garden. It has been extended and converted, creating a versatile ground floor reception/bedroom with study area and wc, and to the first floor a master bedroom with en-suite shower/wc.

Price Guide: ÂŁ360,000 www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

Elena Verrall elena.verrall@sandersonyoung.co.uk Gosforth Office: 0191 2130033

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Causey House Elmfield Road, Gosforth

A stunning and stylish apartment, located on the first floor of this period detached house set in beautiful private grounds, close to Gosforth High Street. It has been refurbished to a high specification and benefits from a single garage, residents parking and west facing balcony.

Price Guide: ÂŁ365,000

Beth Scott beth.scott@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Gosforth Office: 0191 2130033

Heron Crescent Great Park, Gosforth

A stylish detached house, occupying an attractive corner plot, with a double garage, double width driveway and enclosed rear garden. The superb family home, built by Taylor Wimpey in 2015, has accommodation over three floors and has been substantially upgraded.

Price Guide: ÂŁ330,000 www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Lizzie Beattie lizzie.beattie@sandersonyoung.co.uk Gosforth office: 0191 2130033

The Mews Newcastle upon Tyne

A superb opportunity to purchase this spacious townhouse, boasting over 1300 sq ft of accommodation, set in a private position in this city centre development. It offers accommodation over three floors, double garage with parking for up to four cars and private landscaped courtyard.

Price Guide: £320,000 www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

Elena Verrall elena.verrall@sandersonyoung.co.uk Gosforth Office: 0191 2130033

Saville House The Grove, Gosforth

An outstanding, first floor apartment, situated in this delightful Victorian building located off The Grove, one of Gosforth’s most prestigious addresses. The spacious accommodation includes an open plan living space and two double bedrooms. There is a secure gated entrance leading to a private parking area.

Price Guide: £289,950 www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

Lizzie Beattie lizzie.beattie@sandersonyoung.co.uk Gosforth office: 0191 2130033

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Willbrook House Gateshead

A fabulous investment opportunity. This stunning apartment on the 4th floor of this modern development has private balcony views to Newcastle city centre and St. James Park, accommodation of approx. 800 sq ft, lift and stair access and one allocated parking bay. Tenanted until July 2018.

Price Guide: ÂŁ180,000

Debbie Brown debbie.brown@sandersonyoung.co.uk Gosforth Office: 0191 2130033

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Ovingham Gardens Wideopen

An extremely rare opportunity to purchase this semi-detached bungalow, occupying a fantastic plot at the head of this private cul de sac in the popular Woodlands Park area of Wideopen. It has undergone recent renovations to include replastering and kitchen and bathroom updating.

Price Guide: ÂŁ179,950 www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Elena Verrall elena.verrall@sandersonyoung.co.uk Gosforth Office: 0191 2130033

Sandyford Park Jesmond

A stunning, first floor retirement apartment which has been refurbished to an exceptional standard including a contemporary kitchen and bathroom. It boasts a west facing aspect with elevated views onto the communal grounds. It has the added benefit of a residents’ lounge and ample parking.

Price Guide: £140,000

Debbie Brown debbie.brown@sandersonyoung.co.uk Gosforth Office: 0191 2130033

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Northumberland Road Newcastle upon Tyne

A conversion flat located to the top floor of this beautiful period building in the heart of Newcastle, on an attractive pedestrianised walkway adjacent to Northumbria University. It benefits from a secure allocated parking space and communal entrance with stairs to the 3rd floor.

Price Guide: £139,950 www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

Debbie Brown debbie.brown@sandersonyoung.co.uk Gosforth Office: 0191 2130033

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“Thank you to the whole team at Sanderson Young for all your help, assistance and guidance with our sale and purchase.”

“We could not have been happier with the professional and friendly service we received.”

South Northumberland and the Tyne Valley is certainly a gem of the North East – find room to unwind in one of our stunning homes, with a wealth of fantastic amenities on your doorstep. Championship golf courses, critically acclaimed restaurants, luxury spa hotels – who said rural life had to be spent in wellies?

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Darras Road Darras Hall, Ponteland

Set back in Darras Road is this highly specialised contemporary mansion. It has been designed with luxurious detailing, magnificent engineering and sophisticated technology and the lower ground floor provides an entertainment room, state of the art cinema and leisure suite with pool.

Price Guide: ÂŁ2.95 Million

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Close House Dalton

Close House is a fabulous, stone-built, detached home with beautiful established gardens, a large paddock, grazing area, loose box and stables. The property, which has lovely private rural views, is situated in the picturesque hamlet of Dalton, only a few miles from Ponteland.

Price Guide: ÂŁ795,000

Ashleigh Sundin ashleigh.sundin@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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West Glade Marchburn Lane, Riding Mill West Glade has been carefully designed by Dockleaf Developments with modern day living and entertaining in mind. Nestled in a central yet peaceful location, this striking new home has high quality fixtures and fittings, a stunning kitchen, opulent bathrooms, and a bespoke staircase.

Price Guide: ÂŁ995,000

Ashleigh Sundin ashleigh.sundin@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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East Glade Marchburn Lane, Riding Mill

East Glade is a striking, newly constructed home by Dockleaf Developments, designed to an extremely impressive specification. The property stands elevated, in grounds of circa 1 acre, and large glass panels provide stunning south facing views, flooding the house with natural light.

Price Guide: ÂŁ1.05 Million www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Laburnum House High Angerton, Hartburn, Morpeth

A stunning, detached stone built home, converted and transformed to an exceptionally high standard with over 3000 sq ft of living space. The property has been stylishly enhanced by the current owner with heritage colour schemes, designer fabrics and French style shutters, creating an oasis of calm.

Price Guide: ÂŁ695,000

Elaine Newbigin elaine.newbigin@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Ponteland Office: 01661 823951

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CASCADES, 238 MIDDLE DRIVE, DARRAS HALL, NE20 9LU

SET WITHIN ONE OF THE MOST ESTABLISHED SITES WITHIN THE DARRAS HALL ESTATE. Cascades is a superb, luxury development of four executive family homes, set within a private gated community in the heart of Darras Hall. This fabulous mature site will be subdivided to provide four substantial detached homes, which will be fully project managed to create bespoke interior finishes for individual clients looking for a very special opportunity. Building work has commenced on Plot 1, with estimated completion scheduled for February 2018. This outstanding property will offer circa 2500 sq ft of living accommodation set over two floors, with a superb south facing garden site. Individual purchasers still have the fantastic opportunity to personalise this stunning home to their bespoke requirements, with choices of kitchen and bathroom fittings, as well as final interior styling available for consultation.

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Bank House Belsay

An elegant stone built detached house which occupies a private corner site of approx. 0.25 acres, incorporating formal gardens and terraces, a vegetable garden, outhouses and a detached former coach house/stables. With further development potential (subject to normal planning consent).

Price Guide: ÂŁ595,000

Elaine Newbigin elaine.newbigin@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Edge Hill Darras Hall, Ponteland

A luxury home completed to a high specification in 2011, situated on a lovely quarter acre (0.245 acres) elevated site with views in the distance towards the Cheviot Hills. It benefits from a magnificent 24 ft dining room with full height windows overlooking the decked terrace and garden.

Price Guide: ÂŁ759,950 www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

Elaine Newbigin elaine.newbigin@sandersonyoung.co.uk Ponteland Office: 01661 823951

The Millers Cottage Whitley Mill, Hexham

Occupying a pleasant formal garden site of circa 0.4 acres, with additional 10 acres of grazing land and woodland, this architect designed, stone built property is positioned in the stunning hamlet of Whitley Mill overlooking the Rowley Burn. Attached is also a one bedroom annex cottage.

Price Guide: ÂŁ699,950 www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Elaine Newbigin elaine.newbigin@sandersonyoung.co.uk Ponteland Office: 01661 823951

Eastern Way Darras Hall, Ponteland

A rare opportunity for a fully refurbished detached house and two bedroom self-contained detached annexe. Occupying a garden site of approx. 0.43 acres, with a double garage and large driveway. Finished to a high specification with stylish contemporary kitchens and bathrooms.

Price Guide: ÂŁ675,000

Julie Douglas julie.douglas@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Ponteland Office: 01661 823951

East Deneside East Wallhouses

A fabulous stone built cottage, occupying a beautiful garden site extending to approximately half an acre with open aspect views over the 5 acre paddock and stables. It also benefits from a gravel driveway with parking for several cars and a stone built detached double garage.

Price Guide: ÂŁ495,000 www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

Elaine Newbigin elaine.newbigin@sandersonyoung.co.uk Ponteland Office: 01661 823951

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The Bungalow Stamfordham

This handsome, stone built detached dormer bungalow occupies a fabulous private garden site extending to approx 0.22 acres. A family home offering four double bedrooms, the master with an en-suite bathroom/wc. Open aspect views over surrounding countryside.

Price Guide: ÂŁ475,000 www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

Elaine Newbigin elaine.newbigin@sandersonyoung.co.uk Ponteland Office: 01661 823951

The Smithy North Walbottle

A stunning stone built barn conversion, boasting quality exceptional fittings and fixtures and fabulous design features including stone walls, stylish kitchen and bathrooms. It offers spacious accommodation, as well as three parking spaces and front and rear lawned gardens.

Price Guide: Offers over ÂŁ439,950 www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Elaine Newbigin elaine.newbigin@sandersonyoung.co.uk Ponteland Office: 01661 823951

Woodvale Gardens Wylam

An impressive extended semi-detached home, occupying a fantastic position on this sought after estate. The fabulous open plan living space and kitchen leads to the south west facing rear garden, and to the first floor the master bedroom has been extended to provide en-suite accommodation.

Price Guide: ÂŁ315,000

Elaine Newbigin elaine.newbigin@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Ponteland Office: 01661 823951

Henderson Court Ponteland

A well-presented first floor apartment situated within this lovely assisted living retirement development, with Juliet balcony overlooking the communal gardens. Henderson Court offers residents additional benefits such as lounge, restaurant, laundry and bespoke care packages.

Price Guide: ÂŁ199,950 www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

Julie Douglas julie.douglas@sandersonyoung.co.uk Ponteland Office: 01661 823951

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“We are writing to express our appreciation of the excellent service we received; the professional knowledge and skilled negotiation was notable throughout.”

“The team at Sanderson Young were fantastic from start to finish!”

The North East regional market has seen a great resurgence in recent years, with improved transport, thriving independent merchants and new hot-spots. Bustling market towns, rambling country estates, equine homes – our regional properties really suit those who dream of escaping the city for the idyll of the country. Oh, the good life…

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High Hamsterley Farm Hamsterley Mill This stunning home occupies a magnificent elevated site with impressive grounds of circa 9 acres, perfect for equestrian use. The property has been extensively renovated to provide an impressive country house in a beautiful location with fabulous views overlooking the Derwent Valley.

Price Guide: ÂŁ1.295 Million

Ashleigh Sundin ashleigh.sundin@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Cornmoor Road Whickham

This fabulous, detached, luxury family home was built in 1996 and has been extensively remodelled and refurbished to a very high standard, featuring in the national magazine â&#x20AC;&#x2122;25 Beautiful Homesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. It offers contemporary quality accommodation and a stunning, private garden site.

Price Guide: Price on Application

Ashleigh Sundin ashleigh.sundin@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Quarry House Rudchester, Heddon on the Wall

This imposing detached house occupies a stunning, south facing, elevated position with open views, large gardens, mature woodland and a paddock of, in total, approx. 7 acres. This superb family home offers versatile accommodation and potential for a self-contained one bedroom annexe.

Price Guide: ÂŁ1 Million

Ashleigh Sundin ashleigh.sundin@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Pele House Middle Road, Shilbottle, Alnwick

A magnificent Grade II listed family home comprising a stunning Medieval Pele Tower with former Vicarage of Georgian and Victorian architecture. It occupies a mature elevated garden site with Artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Studio and hayloft - a two bedroom attached cottage, currently a successful holiday let.

Price Guide: Offers over ÂŁ999,500

Ashleigh Sundin ashleigh.sundin@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Hill Head House Gibside, Burnopfield

Hill Head House is a handsome, late 18th century, detached house with formal walled gardens, well tended lawns and mature woodland. The historic home sits on an elevated site of approx. 1.9 acres with superb views to the National Trustâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gibside estate and surrounding countryside.

Price Guide: Offers over ÂŁ735, 000

Ashleigh Sundin ashleigh.sundin@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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The Farmhouse Mill Hill Farm, Chatton

A beautifully presented generous stone built detached family home, which sits on an elevated site in the centre of Chatton village. It was the original Farmhouse for the Steading and key design features include the handmade ‘Chalon’ kitchen/breakfast room with ‘Miele’ integrated appliances.

Price Guide: £525,000

Gillian Greaves gillian.greaves@sandersonyoung.co.uk

www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

Alnwick Office: 01665 600170

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Low Pastures Kenmore Road, Swarland

A stunning detached bungalow within a fabulous garden site of approx. 1 acre. This property has been beautifully refurbished to an exceptional standard in a classic contemporary style creating a unique opportunity to purchase a property of this calibre in this popular village.

Price Guide: ÂŁ495,000

Gillian Greaves gillian.greaves@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Stonelea House Netherwitton

Stonelea House is a magnificent detached house in a beautiful garden site with river frontage over the lane and open views to the rear. The property has accommodation of over 3500 sq ft (including garage) and a detached converted outbuilding suitable as guest accommodation/home office.

Price Guide: ÂŁ685,000 www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

Elaine Newbigin elaine.newbigin@sandersonyoung.co.uk Ponteland Office: 01661 823951

Southgate Wood Morpeth

A superb, stone built detached house in a small cul de sac in this exclusive modern development. The excellent family home has well-proportioned accommodation, a large driveway for 5/6 cars, double garage and south west facing mature garden site of approximately 0.26 acres.

Price Guide: ÂŁ600,000 www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

Julie Summerbell julie.summerbell@sandersonyoung.co.uk Gosforth Office: 0191 2130033

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Whitby Drive Biddick, Washington

An impressive, architect designed detached house, occupying a generous plot to the head of this exclusive, much sought after residential area. The deceptively spacious family home has well-proportioned accommodation, a private garden, detached garage and driveway parking for 8 – 10 cars.

Price Guide: £565,000

Gill Cockburn gill.cockburn@sandersonyoung.co.uk

www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

Gosforth Office: 0191 2130033

Fowberry Mains Farmhouse Wooler A fabulous Grade II Listed stone built detached farmhouse with two stone outbuildings, in a mature site of approx. 1 acre. Set against the backdrop of the Cheviot Hills, the property has been refurbished to a lovely standard and offers an excellent opportunity for those looking for a lifestyle change.

Price Guide: £550,000 www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Gillian Greaves gillian.greaves@sandersonyoung.co.uk Alnwick Office: 01665 600170

Riverside Way Rowlands Gill

A fabulous, detached bungalow overlooking the River Derwent with a beautiful garden site and woodland extending over 0.5 acres, an in out driveway and large detached garage. The bungalow offers well proportioned accommodation with contemporary family kitchen and luxury bathrooms.

Price Guide: Offers over ÂŁ500,000

Gill Cockburn gill.cockburn@sandersonyoung.co.uk

www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

Gosforth Office: 0191 2130033

Corimbla Mitford Road, Morpeth

A unique detached property, built by the current owners nine years ago to an exceptional standard and providing an exclusive home in this bustling market town. Situated on a fabulous site backing onto the river, it has private fishing rights and the highest levels of flood protection.

Price Guide: ÂŁ500,000 www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

Julie Summerbell julie.summerbell@sandersonyoung.co.uk Gosforth Office: 0191 2130033

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Gowan Lea Hillside Road, Belford

Gowan Lea is a fabulous detached family home on a stunning elevated site towards the northern edge of the village. The mature gardens of approximately 1.5 acres include lawned gardens, vegetable garden and woodland, set against the backdrop of the surrounding Northumbrian hills.

Price Guide: ÂŁ499,000

Bethany Powell bethany.powell@sandersonyoung.co.uk

www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

Alnwick Office: 01665 600170

Dovecote Steadings Clifton, Morpeth

A stylish, stone barn conversion, one of thirteen dwellings within the Steadings. This impressive family home has been sympathetically converted and has generous accommodation over two floors with a superb 29ft sitting room, two private courtyard gardens, a driveway and allocated parking.

Price Guide: ÂŁ395,000 www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Gill Cockburn gill.cockburn@sandersonyoung.co.uk Gosforth Office: 0191 2130033

North Lodge Mill Farm Road, Hamsterley Mill

A rare opportunity to purchase a stone built Lodge on a stunning elevated and private garden site of over a 1/3 of an acre. This period lodge house has been extended at the rear, creating a large garden room and master bedroom with en suite, and retains many period features.

Price Guide: ÂŁ365,000

Gill Cockburn gill.cockburn@sandersonyoung.co.uk

www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

Gosforth Office: 0191 2130033

Park View Alnwick

An attractively presented modern townhouse set within this charming crescent development within the heart of Alnwick town. The property offers well-proportioned and contemporary accommodation set out over three levels, private rear garden and pleasant views to the rear over the park.

Price Guide: ÂŁ239,950 www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

Bethany Powell bethany.powell@sandersonyoung.co.uk Alnwick Office: 01665 600170

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Thomas Percy Close Alnwick

An attractive, newly built, stone family home occupying a generous garden site, representing the last opportunity to secure a home on this popular new residential development on the edge of Alnwick town. The property benefits from double glazing, flooring throughout, gardens and driveway parking.

Price Guide: ÂŁ215,000

Gillian Greaves gillian.greaves@sandersonyoung.co.uk

www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

Alnwick Office: 01665 600170

Snowdrop Cottage Bank House Farm, Guyzance

A charming, stone built, end terraced cottage set within an exclusive courtyard development within the hamlet of Bank House. Originally converted in 2008, this rural cottage offers characterful accommodation, ideally suited to those looking for a second home/holiday investment.

Price Guide: ÂŁ159,950 www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Alison Oxley alison.oxley@sandersonyoung.co.uk Alnwick Office: 01665 600170

Victoria Terrace Alnwick

A beautifully presented, stone built, period terraced house in an excellent central position with good access to all amenities. The property retains many original features and has been finished to an excellent standard, including double glazed sash windows, and gas central heating.

Price Guide: ÂŁ147,000 www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

Upper Howick Street Alnwick

Alison Oxley alison.oxley@sandersonyoung.co.uk Alnwick Office: 01665 600170

An attractive, period end terraced property occupying a pleasant position within the Conservation Area of Alnwick town, with excellent access to the town centre. The property offers well-proportioned and characterful accommodation with double glazing and gas central heating.

Price Guide: ÂŁ139,950 www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

Alison Oxley alison.oxley@sandersonyoung.co.uk Alnwick Office: 01665 600170

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“The professionalism of our sales negotiator was exemplary, she provided a service which instilled confidence and reassurance.”

“Thank you to all at Sanderson Young for making our dream come true!”

Put your feet up, relax, and dream of a move to this award winning coastline. From traditional cosy cottages to sprawling country piles, all of our coastal properties offer something different whilst sharing the same wonderful North Sea air. Oh I do like to be beside the seaside…

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Red Gables Cresswell, Morpeth

A substantial detached family home, occupying a mature and generous site within this coastal village with views towards the sea. It offers an excellent “lifestyle change” opportunity with well-proportioned accommodation, external gym, office block, ample parking and double garage.

Price Guide: £795,000

Ashleigh Sundin ashleigh.sundin@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Orchard House Rock Village

A substantial detached family home to be built in natural stone in a lovely position within this charming estate village, within 4 miles of the sea at Craster. This beautiful home will be finished to a high specification with underfloor heating, oak flooring and Travertine in the bathrooms.

Price Guide: ÂŁ595,000

Gillian Greaves gillian.greaves@sandersonyoung.co.uk

www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

Alnwick Office: 01665 600170

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Lucker Road Bamburgh

A beautifully presented Victorian terraced house in a central position within this sought after coastal village. The property has been refurbished in recent years to a lovely standard offering generous three storey accommodation with sea views. Excellent family home/2nd home/holiday let.

Price Guide: ÂŁ525,000

Bethany Powell bethany.powell@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Doray High Newton, Newton By The Sea

Set back from the village green is this modern family home. Doray has been built to a high standard with fabulous interior design and attracts a significant investment income, having been let for many weeks of the year. Available with soft furnishings, subject to negotiation.

Price Guide: ÂŁ495,000

Gillian Greaves gillian.greaves@sandersonyoung.co.uk

www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

Alnwick Office: 01665 600170

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Brockgate Lodge Lesbury, Nr Alnwick

A substantial detached family home which offers generously proportioned accommodation within the coastal village of Lesbury, just a few miles from Alnwick. It occupies a private garden site which is landscaped, with workshop to the rear suitable for conversion to an annexe if required.

Price Guide: ÂŁ499,999

Gillian Greaves gillian.greaves@sandersonyoung.co.uk

www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

Alnwick Office: 01665 600170

Argyle Street Alnmouth

An attractively presented stone built Victorian terraced home, set within the much sought after coastal village of Alnmouth, with views of the estuary and beach from the second floor. It offers spacious accommodation enjoying a good deal of natural light from the large period windows.

Price Guide: ÂŁ450,000 www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Bethany Powell bethany.powell@sandersonyoung.co.uk Alnwick Office: 01665 600170

Puffin Cottage Budle Sands, Bamburgh

Attractively presented stone conversion, occupying a lovely position in this exclusive courtyard development within walking distance of the beach and Budle Sands Nature Reserve. The cottage, which is just 2 miles from Bamburgh, is currently utilised as a successful holiday let/investment.

Price Guide: ÂŁ350,000

Bethany Powell bethany.powell@sandersonyoung.co.uk

www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

Alnwick Office: 01665 600170

Appletree The Wynding, Beadnell

An Immaculately presented and generously proportioned ground floor apartment, occupying an excellent position within easy walking distance of Beadnell, ideal as a second home/holiday let investment. All contents including furnishings, furniture etc are included in the purchase price.

Price Guide: ÂŁ149,950 www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

Alison Oxley alison.oxley@sandersonyoung.co.uk Alnwick Office: 01665 600170

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AT SANDERSON YOUNG WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT THE BEAUTIFUL NORTHUMBERLAND LANDSCAPE. FROM THE IDYLLIC COASTLINE TO THE SPLENDOUR OF ROLLING DUNES AND MEDIEVAL CASTLES, NO-ONE KNOWS THIS BEAUTIFUL REGION BETTER. DUE TO UNPRECEDENTED DEMAND AND THE HIGH LEVEL OF SALES WE’VE SECURED, WE NOW URGENTLY REQUIRE PROPERTIES THAT ARE, OR COULD BE, SECOND HOMES OR HOLIDAY RENTAL PROPERTIES.

PLEASE CONTACT THE EXPERTS TODAY AT OUR ALNWICK OFFICE FOR A FREE, NO OBLIGATION VALUATION/APPRAISAL.

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“Thank you so much for all your help over the years; we would highly recommend Sanderson Young Property Management to all our friends and family.”

“Many thanks for the superb service provided, you have all been so lovely!!”

Just because a house isn’t forever, doesn’t mean it can’t be home. Browse our unique portfolio of stunning properties available to rent throughout the region. With options from contemporary city pads to exclusive executive homes, you’ll end up wanting to stay evermore…

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THE REGIONAL LETTINGS DEPARTMENT We have enjoyed continued success, with rental figures now soaring above the regional average. We have an enviable reputation and can advise on our range of bespoke services including valuation, quality marketing, sourcing and qualifying tenants and our fully managed service. If you are considering renting your property, we would be delighted to carry out a no obligation rental appraisal for you.

CALL GAIL MCLEAN ON

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DESPITE MUCH MEDIA REPORTING AND SIGNIFICANT CHANGES FACING THE RESIDENTIAL LETTINGS MARKET, SANDERSON YOUNG’S REGIONAL LETTINGS MANAGER, GAIL MCLEAN, HAS BEEN EXTREMELY ENCOURAGED BY LEVELS OF DEMAND, AND A PARTICULAR DEMOGRAPHIC.

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“We are definitely finding an emergent trend in the young professional marketplace - professional sharers”, comments Gail. This pattern, where friends or colleagues take up a rental on, most commonly, a two bedroom apartment in the city centre or inner suburbs, is more akin to the London market – with the rental figures to match. “For the fifth consecutive year, our standard rental figures are the same as the London average, which is astonishing”, comments Gail. However, it is supply and demand causing this, rather than regional average rental yields. “The fantastic thing about professional sharers as tenants, is that due to the high demand from this profile of tenant, as well as the fact they have an extra buffer on how much they can spend, we are finding that rental yields for our landlords has increased”. As well as a higher income stream, landlords are also benefitting from fewer void periods. “We have had great success in holding on to these tenants, often due to them sourcing new housemates to take over a spare room should their friends move out”. Gail has advised many of her current landlords looking to enhance their portfolios to look at purchasing a property which lends itself to this market, in the right location and with two double bedrooms with en-suites. Another of Gail’s top tips when searching for a suitable rental property is what she calls “future-proofing”. The minimum energy efficiency standards which come into force in April 2018 will undoubtedly have an impact on the ability to rent many homes,

particularly older properties or those with outdated heating systems or lack of insulation. “Many of our landlords used to snap up pairs of Tyneside flats, or older terraced properties, largely due to the fact they were popular with tenants and in areas of good capital growth. However I have more recently been advising my clients to look towards the new build market and consider energy efficiency and sustainability”, comments Gail. “We had fantastic success at La Sagesse, Jesmond, where I had tenants lined up for our landlords even before they had completed so there was a very quick turnaround to occupation and, of course, generating income”. Eco-homes, such as The Rise in Scotswood, have also proven extremely popular and will serve landlords well in the future with less need for repairs and maintenance. “My landlords are very conscious of their bottom line, particularly after the more recent tax implications imposed on them, and new build homes give extra assurance that they won’t need to carry out large scale works thus protecting their net income.” There is, of course, still a high demand for older properties, Gail comments - “Some of the highest value homes in the region are older properties and therefore it is important to protect the potential revenue offered by the rental market. I am very happy to advise on how potential or current landlords can improve the energy rating of their properties and have links with specialists to advise on sustainability and the government-backed ‘green deals’ available”.

“SOME OF THE HIGHEST VALUE HOMES IN THE REGION ARE OLDER PROPERTIES AND THEREFORE IT IS IMPORTANT TO PROTECT THE POTENTIAL REVENUE OFFERED BY THE RENTAL MARKET.

Please contact Gail to discuss the services Sanderson Young Regional Lettings can offer both landlords and tenants on 0191 2233 510 or gail.mclean@sandersonyoung.co.uk

Carlton Terrace Jesmond

This fabulous property represents one of the most impressive Victorian terraced houses in Jesmond and has the added benefit of a mews apartment above the garage. The property provides outstanding levels of luxury with a blend of period features and contemporary interior.

Price Guide: ÂŁ2500 PCM

Gail McLean gail.mclean@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Delaware House Medburn, Near Ponteland

A magnificent stone built country home, beautifully presented with fantastic natural light and an impressive feature double height garden room to the rear. It is situated in the popular residential area of Medburn, with stunning views overlooking the countryside and grazing paddocks.

Price Guide: ÂŁ2995 PCM

Gail McLean gail.mclean@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Newstead Road Greenside, Gosforth

We are pleased to offer this well proportioned five bedroom modern detached family home, occupying a pleasant corner site within this popular residential development. Externally the property has a lawned garden to the front and enclosed south facing lawned garden to the rear.

Price Guide: ÂŁ1250 PCM

Gail McLean gail.mclean@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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The Farmhouse Heathery Edge, Newton, Northumberland The Farmhouse is one of two magnificent stone built dwellings set within private grounds of just over 20 acres. With easy access to Corbridge and Hexham, this fabulous country home has lovely views, equestrian facilities and additional stabling/grazing land available by separate negotiation.

Price Guide: ÂŁ2000 PCM

Gail McLean gail.mclean@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Holeyn Hall Road Wylam

A well presented three bedroom detached cottage sitting on a lovely corner plot in the much sought after village of Wylam, with access to local amenities. The gardens surround the whole of the property with summer entertaining patio area as well as off street parking on the driveway.

Price Guide: ÂŁ995 PCM

Gail McLean gail.mclean@sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Elmfield Gardens Gosforth

A stunning four bedroom furnished property which is beautifully laid out internally with three floors of accommodation. One of the bedrooms has en-suite facilities and the property benefits from mood lighting throughout, as well as a very well equipped kitchen.

Price Guide: ÂŁ1,450 PCM www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

Gail McLean gail.mclean@sandersonyoung.co.uk Regional Lettings Office: 0191 2233510

Knightsbridge Court Gosforth

A well presented, furnished apartment situated in a prime central location in Gosforth, with excellent road links as well as local metro station and shops all within walking distance. The property benefits from a balcony from the lounge/dining room and an allocated parking space.

Price Guide: ÂŁ795 PCM www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Howard House Gosforth

A stunning ground floor apartment which is fitted throughout to a very high specification whilst retaining period features such as high ceilings, decorative ceiling coving as well as sash windows. The accommodation provides chic stylish urban living within the heart of Gosforth.

Price Guide: ÂŁ1,200 PCM www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

Gail McLean gail.mclean@sandersonyoung.co.uk Regional Lettings Office: 0191 2233510

Curzon Place Gateshead

We are thrilled to offer to the market this stunning two bedroom duplex apartment on Curzon Place just south of the river Tyne on an elevated position off Gateshead Quayside. The development offers secure parking and each apartment has its own entry phone security system. w

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SHOW HOME NOW OPEN… UNPRECEDENTED SALES - 47% RESERVED IN THE FIRST 2 WEEKS!

HALLGARTH MEWS IN WINLATON IS AN EXCITING DEVELOPMENT OF 15 THREE STOREY TOWNHOUSES.

SHOW HOME AVAILABLE TO VIEW BY APPOINTMENT PERFECT FOR PROFESSIONAL BUYERS AND FAMILIES WITH EACH HOME BENEFITING FROM FOUR BEDROOMS, THE MASTER WITH EN SUITE, OPEN PLAN DINING KITCHEN WITH ACCESS TO THE REAR GARDEN, AND PRIVATE DRIVEWAY. SAT NAV POSTCODE: NE21 6DB READY FOR OCCUPATION | PRICES FROM £168,950

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS EXCLUSIVE SCHEME, PLEASE CONTACT OUR GOSFORTH REGIONAL OFFICE ON

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A collection of the finest new homes throughout the region, from exclusive independent developments through to the creation of brand new communities. A new home is a wonderful opportunity for purchasers, offering a whole host of interior finishes. A house is built of bricks and beams; a home is made of hopes and dreams…

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LOOKING BACK ON THE FLAGSHIP REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTS THE TEAM AT SANDERSON YOUNG HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN, WE HAVE BEEN EXTREMELY FORTUNATE TO HAVE PLAYED A ROLE IN SHAPING THE LANDSCAPE OF THE NORTH EAST. Some of the most iconic housing schemes over the last 15 years have been handled by our new homes experts, who have assisted on land acquisition and appraisals, through to the sale and marketing of each individual property on site. However, this work takes time. To quote Heywood, Rome – or in this case the North East – wasn’t built in a day. Many of the developments we have been involved in can take 5, 10, even 15 years from inception to completion. Smith’s Dock, UrbanSplash and Places For People’s joint venture on the iconic former dockland of North Shields, has been many years in the making, and it is thrilling to be on site today where the first completions of House are taking place. Many developments we have been working on for some years are due for release in 2018, and we will certainly hit the ground running in the New Year with both off-site and on-site launches, which is extremely exciting. Working with large and small scale developers, we are here to advise as early as possible as to the feasibility of a scheme and the market that should be targeted. Our unrivalled expertise in this area, as well as access to real sales data, provides invaluable support to housebuilders throughout the region. New build homes offer a fantastic flexibility for a purchaser, with the ability to select from a range of styles, bespoke interiors and a particular plot. Energy efficiency has been a great advantage, particularly the use of reusable energy. Hexham Gate, a collection of detached homes designed by Trivselhus by Esh located in the Tyne Valley, has brought a surprising mix of buyer profiles, however all buyers have been largely driven to purchase by the eco-friendly construction. New build homes, at one point largely concentrated in the inner suburbs, have found their rightful place in many of Northumberland’s rural villages, and towards 2018 we will assist

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NEW BUILD HOMES OFFER A FANTASTIC FLEXIBILITY FOR A PURCHASER, WITH THE ABILITY TO SELECT FROM A RANGE OF STYLES, BESPOKE INTERIORS AND A PARTICULAR PLOT.

on the launch of sensational luxury developments in Lesbury and Warkworth for Lindisfarne Homes, following unprecedented sales success this year at the stunning Beadnell Point development on the Northumberland coast. If you think new homes can be boxy and, dare we say it, boring, then the architect designed schemes we have been working on will certainly beg to differ. Hallgarth Mews, a unique development of 15 stylish townhouses in Winlaton, has outperformed the local market by providing stylish, traditional design with use of high quality materials and interior finishes. The use of stone has been very popular both at Brunton Square, where Countylife have created a truly stunning range of executive homes with record values being achieved, as well as at Stamford Lea in the idyllic Northumbrian village of Rennington. Here, All Saints Living have produced a striking range of dormer bungalows which blend seamlessly with the impressive landscape. Although a new home can take time to purchase, as much as it takes time to develop and build, if something is worth having, it is worth waiting for. This is very much our ethos at Sanderson Young. We strive to work with developers to bring exciting, sought after housing schemes to the market and provide the region with the highest quality of new housing available. If you are a developer in need of advice on how to maximise opportunities, or indeed a purchaser considering a new build home of any budget, please do not hesitate to contact our new homes team.

THE BAY COLDINGHAM SANDS, COLDINGHAM BAY, BERWICKSHIRE

THE BAY AT COLDINGHAM SANDS, NEAR EYEMOUTH, REPRESENTS ONE OF THE MOST IMPRESSIVE OPPORTUNITIES ON THE EAST COAST OF BRITAIN TO BUY A BEAUTIFUL CONTEMPORARY 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT WITHIN TWO NEWLY CONSTRUCTED ARCHITECT DESIGNED BEAUTIFUL VILLAS.Â Set high above the stunning natural beach at Coldingham Bay, this site is being redeveloped from its former use into a magnificent mix of eight beautiful apartments with private terraces, gardens and awesome views of the ever changing vista of the North Sea and the cliff line that frames it.

THE APARTMENTS WILL BE READY FOR SALE IN SPRING 2018 All initial enquiries should be made to Ashleigh Sundin at Rare From Sanderson Young on 0191 2233500 or ashleigh.sundin@sandersonyoung.co.uk | www.sandersonyoung.co.uk

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Family Town Houses overlooking the Tyne Buy from £299,950 at The Plateau, Smith’s Dock Designed by RIBA Award-winning architects shedkm, House has won 11 amazing awards, including Housing Development of the Year at the Residential Property Awards 2017. Visit our show home! Open Thursday to Monday, 11am - 6pm 0191 580 7999

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The Plateau, Smith’s Dock, North Shields NE29 6TA (for sat nav use NE29 6TG)

Help to Buy

House is really well insulated and energy efficient, incorporating the latest roofing technology and whole house ventilation with heat recovery.

House is smart technology ready allowing control of heating and lighting through a mobile or tablet device, and compatible with your favourite service provider.

High ceilings and oversized windows maximise light and space.

All the structure is in the outer walls, so you can change the internal layout around easily.

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NEIL GORDON TAKES A LOOK AT SOME RECENT TRANSFORMATIONS OF RESIDENTIAL CATERPILLARS INTO GORGEOUS ARCHITECTURAL BUTTERFLIES…

DESPITE BEING CONSTRUCTED OF BRICK, STONE AND OTHER INANIMATE MATERIALS, HOUSES HAVE TO EVOLVE. SHIFTS IN ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES, CHANGES IN DEMOGRAPHICS AND NUMEROUS OTHER FACTORS CAN ALL ALTER AN AREA’S CHARACTER SO ITS BUILDINGS MUST ADAPT OR DIE.

THE RESULT IS A BREATHTAKING EXAMPLE OF WHAT CAN BE DONE WITH AN OLD HOUSE IF ARCHITECTURAL CREATIVITY IS GIVEN FREE REIN BUT…

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Take a former coach house on the outskirts of Newcastle for example. Once upon a time, this purely functional building was meant to accommodate horses and their grooms but the advent of the motorcar made its original purpose redundant and it was converted into a family home sometime after WWII. Fast forward to 2015 when the owner successfully transformed this erstwhile Cinderella property into an architectural belle of the ball. The rear gable has been replaced by a dramatic glazed wall that, despite its modernity, echoes the Gothic architecture of England’s great cathedrals. Similarly, the former stables and other moribund areas have been transformed into achingly beautiful spaces by sweeping away the modifications of earlier ages, including a cramped 1980s conservatory, and installing more glazing, including the latest folding doors that span the full width of the original structure. The result is a breathtaking example of what can be done with an old house if architectural creativity is given free rein but, with so many regulations preventing old buildings from being altered, how do householders update their homes without falling foul of the authorities? To answer this question let’s take a look at three more residential transformations that have given dilapidated period properties a new lease of life. Contrary to popular belief, the planning and conservation agencies charged with preserving our architectural heritage are here to help prolong an important building’s usefulness. In other words, they understand that modifications must be made if old buildings are to survive and a good example of what I’m talking about is the remodelling of a Grade II listed, early 19th Century mansion house, which later became a school, in the heart of a Newcastle conservation area.

Undoing decades of mistreatment by inky-fingered children was a daunting task but the new owners set about it with alacrity. Their vision was to seamlessly integrate a bold ‘architectural statement’ with the traditional elegance of the existing building. To deliver this ‘wow factor’, the new owners turned to noted North East architect Bill Hopper and they are delighted with the results: “Bill has created some fantastic buildings in the North East that have achieved exactly what we wanted. Even more importantly, we believed that it was crucial for our architect to have a proven track record with this type of project because a good reputation would help the planning authorities have confidence in our proposals from the outset.” This proved to be an eminently sensible approach because the planning application went through without a hitch. The owners also took advice from Sanderson Young because they wanted to make sure that their finished home would not outstrip the local housing market’s ability to produce a return on their substantial investment should the need arise to resell. “The original building has now been returned to residential use and the promised wow factor is the breathtaking, double-height, west-facing, steel and glass ‘wrap-around’ atrium that makes the most of the spectacular sunsets and the contemporary courtyard garden, which was designed by Bill’s wife Lin. It took a lot of hard work to bring this project to a successful conclusion but everything is so much easier if you work with your architect and give them a sensible brief!” The importance of using a qualified professional with the proper experience is underlined in my next example of a spectacular transformation because this project required the removal of the property’s entire ground floor elevation! Like many older houses in the heart of Jesmond, this 1930s villa is blessed with a lovely garden and to make the most of it the homeowner decided to install large, bi-fold glazed doors across the full width of the property’s rear. The brief to their architect also called for the complete remodelling of the internal room layout, especially around the kitchen and dining room, to create spacious, open plan areas that could be subdivided by more folding, glazed partitions when required. >>

TO DELIVER THIS ‘WOW FACTOR’, THE NEW OWNERS TURNED TO NOTED NORTH EAST ARCHITECT BILL HOPPER AND THEY ARE DELIGHTED WITH THE RESULTS:

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“MY ADVICE TO ANYONE CONTEMPLATING SUCH A DEMOLITION AND REBUILD IS TO DO THEIR RESEARCH THOROUGHLY. WE LOVE OUR NEW HOME SO MUCH BECAUSE WE TOOK THE TIME TO PLAN EVERY DETAIL…

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<< Such an ambitious project required replacing large sections of the internal and external walls supporting the property’s upper storeys with a steel frame. To ensure the whole house didn’t collapse, the homeowner wisely decided to employ an architect to draw up the plans and the natural choice was the aforementioned Bill Hopper who has made designing steel frames something of a speciality. Inevitably, some element of compromise was required but, once again, employing an experienced professional was the key to the success of the project. As the homeowner explains: “I’ve always been intrigued by the idea of ‘bringing the outside in’ as this is the best way to make more use of a garden. Once I’d seen exactly what I wanted in a magazine, I approached Bill and he was a great guy to work with. He listened carefully to what we wanted and gave us three practical options from which to choose. Of course, you have to give your architect a clear idea of what you want in the initial brief but it’s also really important to be flexible and listen to their advice. After all you’re paying for their knowledge.” Again taking the time to plan properly and listening to the proper advice helped the homeowners achieve their desired results but so far we’ve only considered extending and remodelling existing buildings. What if a homeowner wants to totally demolish a tired old property and build a brand new home from scratch? Such a scheme is the ultimate in architectural transformations and this is exactly what happened to an unremarkable dormer bungalow in Gosforth which had come to the end of its useful life. The new owners took the eminently practical view that, if there was nothing worth saving, the only sensible solution was to start again and so the bulldozers moved in. As the owner succinctly puts it: “My personal philosophy is that each building should be of its time. If an old house has no notable history, or inherent

architectural merit, simply adding endless extensions ends up in a mishmash of inappropriate styles that appeals to no one. We therefore took the decision to build an entirely new, contemporary-styled home that’s light, bright and belongs firmly in the 21st Century.” With this in mind the new owners engaged Darren Blake, of North Shields based Blake Hopkinson Architecture, to design their dream home and Gosforth builders JD Joinery and Building Services to undertake its construction. However, whilst the actual building work took a mere twelve months, the preparation and planning took a great deal longer. “My advice to anyone contemplating such a demolition and rebuild is to do their research thoroughly. We love our new home so much because we took the time to plan every detail and I remember looking at hundreds of design websites, such as Pinterest, so I could convey my ideas to Darren. For some reason a lot of the pictures I chose were of houses with flat roofs and so he started designing our house from the top down!” The importance of working together is emphasised by Joe Dixon, managing director of JD Joinery and Building Services, who turned the architect’s plans and the homeowner’s dreams into reality:“The finished property has a very modern aesthetic and the exterior hides what is a very advanced sustainable home. The scale of this project called for a strong team approach by all professionals to ensure that the skills needed to construct a sustainable building of this magnitude could be achieved for the client. The result is not only a landmark residential home for the North East but a shining example of how an energy efficient property can be an exciting place to call home.” Apart from allowing householders to create a home perfectly suited to their individual requirements, a brand new build has several financial advantages. For a start you can claim back any VAT incurred during construction and starting with a blank canvas allows homeowners to incorporate all the latest insulating materials, heat exchangers, solar panels and other ecotechnologies that can save money on household bills. Though it takes some time to recoup the cost of these innovations, there’s no doubt that going green is much easier to achieve during construction than afterwards. So, in conclusion, what have we learned from our investigation? Perhaps the most important thing to remember is to be bold. Don’t be put off by the jungle of red tape, the cost or even the disruption. If you have the vision to make an important contribution to the brave new world of North East architecture, then choose your architect and go for it!

“WE IDENTIFIED A GAP IN THE MARKET FOR A LOCAL INDEPENDENT RESIDENTIAL SURVEYING BUSINESS THAT OFFERS THE SAME HIGH LEVEL OF EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE AS OUR COMMERCIAL PRACTICE.

A NEW BUSINESS SPECIALISING EXCLUSIVELY IN BUILDING SURVEYS FOR THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MARKET HAS BEEN LAUNCHED IN NEWCASTLE. Silverstone Residential Surveys Ltd has been set up by Ben Hunter & Richard Farrey, co-founders of the highly successful Silverstone Building Consultancy, a commercial building surveying practice. The entrepreneurial duo has teamed up with former property lawyer, Alex Hunter, to establish the new business venture.

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Richard Farrey, director at Silverstone Residential Surveys said: “We identified a gap in the market for a local independent residential surveying business that offers the same high level of expertise and experience as our commercial practice. The new business has been launched with the benefit of a considerable pool of resources and the collective knowledge-base of our established team. “Over the past eight years we have carried out many residential building surveys at the request of existing clients, so this is a natural extension of the services we already offer. As we have no ties or associations with any estate agent, bank or any other party, we can give our customers non-conflicting advice written solely for their benefit.” The new business offers a range of services including home buyer reports and full building surveys for residential properties. Alex Hunter, who formerly worked in the commercial property team at Muckle LLP added: “I am very excited to be joining the Silverstone team to launch this new business. Our aim is to become the first firm of Chartered Building Surveyors people think of when they are considering selling or buying a house. We are keen to establish a reputation for providing easy to understand professional advice in a timely manner, delivered by friendly staff who understand the customer’s perspective in what is normally a stressful time.”

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THE RATE OF CHANGE WITHIN THE CAR INDUSTRY IS ABOUT TO BECOME TRULY ELECTRIFYING, LITERALLY.

After more than 100 years of driving vehicles powered by the internal combustion engine, most of us will be switching to pure or partial battery propulsion within a decade. This is the forecast of every motor manufacturer and Government in the world, as the gradual switch-over gains momentum to the point where the number of people racing to get behind the wheel of an electric car turns into a stampede. The same thing happened at the turn of the last century when horses disappeared from highways within just ten years after thousands of years as the major driving force. Sceptics said that cars would never catch on but Henry Ford suddenly found he was selling two million Model Ts a year as early as 1925, with many manufactured in England. Precisely the same thing happened with mobile phones, which were cumbersome, unreliable and had poor ranges initially, but improved rapidly to the point where two decades ago sales reached their current sustained rate of 100 million a year. Now it is the turn of the electric car, which experts predict will account for 90 per cent of all vehicle sales by 2040, which is nearer than you may think. We are currently in the embryonic stage of this revolution, with just 355,000 electric cars in the UK, and just two million out of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one billion vehicles currently being electric, half of which are in use in China. However, motor manufacturers are predicting that half of all new vehicles will be electric in just over a decade, which will cut oil production by 20 million barrels a day and reduce carbon emissions by more than half, allegedly. >>

NOW IT IS THE TURN OF THE ELECTRIC CAR, WHICH EXPERTS PREDICT WILL ACCOUNT FOR 90 PER CENT OF ALL VEHICLE SALES BY 2040, WHICH IS NEARER THAN YOU MAY THINK.

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TRIPLE F1 CHAMPION LEWIS HAMILTON HAS JUST UNVEILED A NEW MERCEDES-BENZ THAT USES THE SAME HYBRID TECHNOLOGY AS HIS RACE CAR TO GENERATE A MASSIVE 1000BHP.

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<< Whilst petrol and diesel Luddites are bemoaning the impending demise of any semblance of driving pleasure associated with this new crop of green machines, the reality is that nothing could be further from the truth. Although there are shortcomings concerning the driving range of many pure electric models at the moment, in terms of power and performance they are simply untouchable. Consider that a battery-powered Tesla is quicker than a petrol-powered Porsche 911 Turbo S, with a neck-wrenching 0-60mph acceleration time of just 2.3 seconds. Triple F1 champion Lewis Hamilton has just unveiled a new Mercedes-Benz that uses the same hybrid technology as his race car to generate a massive 1000bhp. This is achieved by a combination of lithium-iron cell batteries and a turbocharged 1.6-litre V6 petrol engine that collectively endow the car with a top speed of 210mph and acceleration to 120mph in six seconds. This may be exceptional by the current standards of even the most powerful gas-guzzling conventional supercars, but not in comparison to rival pure electric or hybrid models, of which there are already a surprising number. China’s NextEV Nio EP9 can scorch to 60mph in just over two and a half seconds, with a top speed of 195mph, thanks to an incredible output of 1,340bhp from its four electric motors. Boasting a range of 265 miles, it has also recorded a new chapter in history by taking the lap record for Germany’s challenging Nordschleife circuit at the Nürburgring from petrol-powered rivals. Mainstream manufacturer Renault’s electric Trezor model may not be in the same league in terms of performance, but is a far cry from the company’s battery-powered Zoe model and gives a glimpse into the future. Declared the world’s most beautiful concept model, it is currently quicker than any of the French firm’s conventional cars, with a 0-60mph acceleration time of just four seconds.

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Renault says it paves the way for an exciting range of forthcoming high-performance electric models. It is not just sports cars that boast impressive performance from their pure electric or hybrid combinations, because even the most luxurious models are getting in on the act too. The 18-feet long Mercedes-Maybach Vision 6 generates 740bhp to endow it with acceleration to 60mph in under four seconds, with a steady 155mph cruising speed. It has a range of 200 miles and the ability to generate 60 miles of driving with just five minutes of charging. One of the most ground-breaking phenomena of the newcomers is the creation of a new world order in terms of design and production bases, with countries like Croatia coming to the fore. Zagreb-based Rimac is often credited with being the original creator of the electric supercar, with an output of 1,110 horsepower and an almost unbelievable 1,180lb/ft of torque, or pulling power. Quicker than a Porsche Spyder 918, the Rimac reaches 60mph in a fraction over two and a half seconds and boasts a top speed of 220mph. Another unlikely hot bed of electric sports car production is the town of Leamington Spa in Warwickshire, which is home to the incongruously-named Detroit Electric SP:01. Revived a decade ago by former Lotus boss Albert Lamb, the company is about to introduce what it claims is the fastest twoseater affordable production sports car in the world. Achieving an impressive power to weight ratio, it accelerates from

NISSAN AND ITS NORTH EAST-BASED PARTNERS HAVE BEEN AT THE FOREFRONT OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND BATTERY DEVELOPMENT AND IT WILL NOT BE LONG BEFORE THEIR RANGE OF BEHIND-THE-SCENES ELECTRIC SUPERCARS CHARGE ON TO THE MARKET TOO. rest to 60mph in 3.7 seconds, which is quicker than any conventional Lotus. Claiming to be the lightest car of its type, thanks to its carbon fibre and aluminium body, the 285bhp/210kW engine endows it with a 155mph top speed. Electric cars are also laying claim to a superior level of electronic and technological sophistication in other ways. Typical of this is the battery and charging process of the Detroit Electric, which turns the vehicle into a power source for both the grid and the home, whilst an advanced battery management system gathers data about the carâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s battery health and on-board telematics and communicates it directly to the factory. The car even comes with an app-based system that allows the driver to search for roadside charge points and then pre-book charging time. Nissan and its North East-based partners have been at the forefront of electric vehicle and battery development and it will not be long before their range of behind-the-scenes electric supercars charge on to the market too.

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MOTHER AND DAUGHTER DUO, PENNY AND KIRSTEN BLACKMORE, BOTH RECENTLY EMBARKED UPON EXCITING BUSINESS AND BAKERY VENTURES. DAD JOHN IS A WELL KNOWN RESTAURATEUR IN NORTHUMBERLAND, SO CULINARY EXPERTISE CLEARLY RUNS IN THE FAMILY. LOOK NO FURTHER FOR ALL OF YOUR AUTUMNAL SWEET TREATS AND CHRISTMAS CAKERY NEEDS.

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Stoney Oak Cakery is Penny’s creation, a business specialising in everything from tray bakes to classic cakes, fresh cream chocolates and more. Baking since she was 12, Penny’s career began when accompanying her father to Tynemouth stamp fairs as a child. Selling cakes to stamp dealers, Penny’s cake making flair was evident from a young age. Penny would provide desserts while commandeering the popular Blackmore’s restaurant in Narrowgate, Alnwick, alongside husband John, and later, as they ran The Tankerville Arms in Eglingham together. She explains, “It’s so satisfying seeing people really enjoying something which you’ve created”. Showcasing baking beauties such as her more-ish Oreo cake, which will instantly make your mouth water, Penny welcomes private orders and supplies products to local businesses including Scott’s of Alnmouth, Grannies in Alnwick, Café 95 in Gosforth and Jaspers in Amble. Extremely passionate about baking, her memorable cake and dessert repertoire is joined by gorgeous chocolate creams, making an ideal Christmas gift. Meanwhile, brand new to Amble is Kirsten’s sweet treat and cakery hub, K’s Little Kakery. Located within pod number 5 at Amble harbour, Kirsten provides crepes, hot chocolate, homemade soups and a veritable feast of cakes supplied by Stoney Oak Cakery. Each business is also able to cater for dietary requirements such as gluten and dairy intolerances. Kirsten says, “There isn’t anything like this within the area and I wanted to provide food which I enjoy myself”. After beginning a course at university, Kirsten felt this wasn’t the

“IT’S SO SATISFYING SEEING PEOPLE REALLY ENJOYING SOMETHING WHICH YOU’VE CREATED”. path for her. She subsequently looked outside the box, taking an adventurous entrepreneurial step. Once Kirsten envisaged running her own business, the innovative cakery plan followed soon after. Also providing an inspired outlet for artist Kirsten’s fantastic paintings, keep an eye out for her own artwork adorning the walls of K’s Little Kakery. As a creative, Kirsten really enjoyed the entire process of putting together her pod’s interior décor. Focussing on the ever trendy shabby chic style, this ties in well with coastal surroundings, setting that cafe scene perfectly. Selling hot drinks to take away, there is harbour seating nearby, as well as a K’s Little Kakery table and chairs. Alternatively, you can pick up some homemade hot chocolate packages for preparation at home. Open from 10-4, 7 days a week (depending on the time of year), we’re picturing a seaside trip to sample delicious Stoney Oak Cakery delights and explore Northumberland’s latest must-visit foodie venue. To order Kirsten’s individual cakes, contact her on 07712 183 830 or kslittlekakery@hotmail.com

For commercial cake orders: Contact Stoney Oak Cakery on 07720 611 862 or info@stoneyoakcakery.com or visit www.stoneyoakcakery.com

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SEARCH: LLOYD NEWCASTLE BMW. Official fuel economy figures for the new BMW M5: Urban 19.48mpg (14.5l/100km). Extra Urban 34.44mpg (8.2l/100km). Combined 26.9mpg (10.5l/100km). CO2 emissions: 241g/km. Figures are obtained in a standardised test cycle. They are intended for comparisons between vehicles and may not be representative of what a user achieves under usual driving conditions.

DODDIE WEIR’5 DISCRETIONARY TRUST SCOTTISH BORDERS WE TAKE A LOOK AT ST OSWALD’S HOSPICE’S SPARKLING ROARING TWENTIES BALL, EXPLORE THE GROUNDBREAKING WORK OF SOUTH TYNESIDE CHARITY, HOSPITALITY & HOPE AND THE SUPPORTING WORK OF DODDIE WEIR’5 DISCRETIONARY TRUST.

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The team at St Oswald’s Hospice are holding a glittering event next March at the Hilton Hotel in NewcastleGateshead, reports Helen Wilson-Beevers. With a stage set for Saturday 10th March 2018, the evening will transport guests back to the glamorous 1920s, all in aid of this excellent cause. Raising funds for St Oswald’s Hospice, their event offers ticket holders a three course dinner, entertainment, music, dancing, games with fantastic prizes, plus lots more. As explained by Fundraiser, Libby Nolan: “Our balls are always well attended and this year we decided to take our theme from the glamour of the 1920’s. Inspired by the days of prohibition, speakeasy, art deco and Great Gatsby, we’ll present an evening which will glitter from start to finish. We are planning some unmissable entertainment, delicious food and a wonderful atmosphere, raising vital funds for St Oswald’s Hospice. We hope our supporters will join us for an unforgettable evening. Official event partner opportunities provide local businesses with the chance to raise awareness and network simultaneously, whilst supporting a much loved charity. Boasting 400 ball attendees, your engagement platform will be vast. Alternatively, pick up standard tickets at £85 each or £800 per table of 10. Limited premium tickets are available, costing £100 per person or £950 for a table of 10. To reserve tickets, enquire about business partner opportunities or other ways of getting involved, contact Carole Jacobs on 0191 2469123 or email carolejacobs@stoswaldsuk.org Visit www.stoswalds.org.uk for more information about volunteering, fundraising or making a donation.

Doddie Weir’5 Discretionary Trust was established to support the welfare of Doddie and his family after he was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). DW5’s aim is to support Doddie, Kathy and their family in the months and years ahead as they live with this, currently, incurable condition. As Trustees, we believe the Trust can serve as a way of giving the Weir family the practical help they need, while raising awareness of this degenerative disease. Doddie is one of rugby’s most recognised faces and personalities, a champion winner at club level for Melrose and Newcastle Falcons, and on the international stage for Scotland and the British and Irish Lions. There are also plans in place to establish a charitable foundation, to be known as My Name’5 Doddie Foundation by the end of 2017. This will be a registered charity and will raise funds both to investigate the causes and potential cures for MND and make grants to individuals suffering from MND to enable them to live as fulfilled a life as possible.

For further information about how you can support the Trust and see some of the events planned over the coming months, please visit the Trust’s website:

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HOSPITALITY & HOPE SOUTH TYNESIDE

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Hospitality & Hope was founded by Amelia Luffrum in 2012, beginning the charity’s vital work with disadvantaged people in South Tyneside. A Christian-faith organisation, their achievements are inspirational. Creating supported living accommodation in South Shields, care plans are devised per client; those in need require 18-30 months accommodation and additional support after this time. Relying on volunteers prior to January 2016, Hospitality & Hope have one full-time and two part-time staff members. Additional to their food bank, H & H are converting space opposite the Chichester Metro into a community café. Hospitality & Hope Patron Sir David Chapman Bt says, “The last 9 months have been amazing. The highlight was the announcement in June that we were a recipient of the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service - the equivalent of an MBE for charities – the only charity to receive the award in Tyne & Wear. This recognises our wonderful volunteers and is an endorsement of the work that H & H tries to do. It follows the award of a BEM to the charity’s founder Amelia Luffrum in the 2016 New Year’s Honours List for “services to the homeless and needy in South Tyneside.” In July our Supported Accommodation Unit opened and we now have 3 residents and expect the cafe to open in the next few weeks.” Amelia Luffrum retired from Hospitality & Hope in March after 15 years of incredible work, with fellow trustees, volunteers and the community continuing to expand their crucial cause.

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Shaping the future since 1705. Our successful Diamond Structure helps to build fully rounded, confident individuals. At the base of the diamond is the Junior School and Nursery, where boys and girls learn better together. Once they are seniors, pupils learn best in our separate Boys’ and Girls’ Schools. Our students then learn together again in the mixed Sixth Form at the tip of the diamond, preparing them for the wider world. We offer all the benefits of single sex education, with the social and cultural merits of a balanced and mixed environment. Parents are welcome to arrange a visit to any of the Schools. Please contact the Head of Admissions on 0191 275 0608. www.dameallans.co.uk

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