November 2013
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High Street, Haddenham Dating back to the 1600s, this Grade II listed four bedroom cottage oozes charm and character inside and out. Almost every room has a feature fireplace and you’ll step back in time as you walk from room to room. Set in a ‘U’ shape, there is lots of versatility within. On the ground floor alone, on one side of the ‘U’, is an annexe which could be isolated and become self-contained. It comprises a sitting room, double bedroom, lobby area with wardrobes and mini kitchen plus full bathroom. Also on the ground floor is a dining/sitting room and another lounge. The adjacent garden room with lantern roof window has external entrance leading onto the driveway, door into garage and French windows out into the garden. To the first floor, the hallway has a delightful sloping ceiling and
houses three further bedrooms and the family bathroom. The master bedroom not only has fitted wardrobes, but an en-suite and sitting area which leads out onto a balcony overlooking the garden. Key Features • 1600s grade II listed • Exposed beams • Feature fireplaces • Enchanting landscaped garden
Guide Price £600,000
haart of Ely 01353 664112
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A new service for families funding care costs A new service dedicated to helping families facing the prospect of funding and moving a loved one into long term care has been launched this month. Spicerhaart Property Management, a sister company to haart and both part of the UK’s largest independent estate agency group, is offering seven clear options to people who need to manage, sell or release cash from a property in order to fund the cost of care. Neil Knight, Business Development Director, said: “Life events such as seeing an elderly parent move into care are usually very stressful for everyone. If care is needed at short notice, before anyone has had time to think about what to do with a property, it can be even more difficult. “Our aim is to minimise the stress and help clients get the best value from their property. Our friendly team will talk everything through, of course without any obligation, and we have no vested interest in promoting one option over another.” For those who want to sell their property, sale by agent is the most familiar route and should generate the highest price. On behalf of clients, the company will select and manage the best agent for the job. Another option for selling is quick sale as clients receive a no obligation cash offer within seven days of a valuation. Offers are below open market value so this route will not suit everyone. Sale by auction is another quick method (a maximum
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of 30 days from a successful bid) as legal work is completed in advance. Sellers agree a guide price and a reserve or minimum price. Auction prices are usually below open market values so this option is also not suitable for everyone. If there’s no wish or need to sell, the company’s property rental management services can take the stress out of renting and dealing with tenants. Care fees plans guarantee to cover the cost of care for life, in exchange for a lump sum, usually from the sale of a property. Another option is bridging finance, essentially a short term loan secured against a property that is intended to be sold to fund long term care. Loans must be repaid within 12 months. Should a loved one need to move into care at short notice, the care and maintenance option delivers a range of maintenance and security services designed to protect a vacant property. This may be ideal if there is no hurry to sell. For more information call 08454 810 722, visit www.spicerhaartpm.co.uk or email cs.propertymanagement@spicerhaart.co.uk.
Customer Testimonials
“T hroughout the vice process the ser with was very good, from regular contact f.” the branch staf
“I recently downsized and sold my property through haart. Throughout the process the service was very good, with regular contact from the branch staff. I never once had to ring them to find out what was going on, they kept me informed all the way. I had been with another agent who had only produced about half a dozen viewings in the whole nine months, but haart promised two a week and kept to their word. I can’t fault haart and would recommend them to anyone.” Janet Bazzoni, Norfolk
“T he team at ha ar t have been exemplary ever y step of the way during the purchase of ou r house. Not on ly were they personable but they gave the impression of being honest and trustwor th y at all times which is impor tant to me. I chose haar t be cause of their ge neral presence. T heir boards are everywhere which told us th ey were popular . And from the moment I wa lked through the door into the br anch we got the impression that they were no flannel indivi duals - which is what I want ed. I run a business and I like to ge t to the point when dealing with others. I ap preciate it whe n someone else is the same. T heir communica tion skills have been excellent. T hey always kept me up-todate with wha t was going on . T he haar t branch did ever ything they said they would do an d more and I wouldn’t hesita te to recommen d them to family and fr iends. A 10 out of 10 for haar t.” John Stevens, Cambr idge
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Pick of the bunch
Pick of the bunch
New House, Elton Park, Ipswich This superb four bedroom detached house, down a leafy private road, is built in the Georgian colonial style found throughout New England, USA. Key features include a huge lounge/diner with eight dual aspect sash windows, cast iron multi fuel burner, bespoke solid wood kitchen complete with NEFF integrated appliances and a magical, wooded garden that often sees deer. ÂŁ450,000 OIEO haart of Ipswich 01473 219112
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Land and new homes team finds gold The Land and New Homes division of haart, part of the UK’s largest estate independent agency group Spicerhaart, has won the top accolade in a national industry awards ceremony. The team took Gold in the Land & New Homes Specialist of the Year category at the Negotiator Awards after doubling profits at a time when the market has shrunk.
and creative approach we take to marketing land and new property developments,” he said.
The division works closely with developers, house builders and funders of residential or mixed use projects, providing a bespoke advisory, land source, build, planning and sales & marketing service.
“We take great pride in the seamless service we offer, from promotional materials and launches of new developments through to part exchange and providing ‘new build’ mortgages. Our clients speak highly of our professionalism and enthusiasm and this was noticed by the judges.”
On receiving the award from TV personality Hugh Dennis, Managing Director Peter Krelle said it was a fantastic reward for the incredible effort put in by his team across the UK.
The Government’s Help to Buy initiative has fuelled keen interest in new property developments, as well as older property, and haart has a waiting list of people wanting to buy.
“We’ve grown rapidly in recent years, increasing our market share significantly thanks to the innovative
Spicerhaart Chief Executive Paul Smith added: “People now need a much smaller deposit to get on or move up the housing ladder and consequently now is a very good time to sell, whether you are a house builder or current home owner.” Photo shows the Land and New Homes team receiving their award from TV personality Hugh Dennis.
Left: The winning team. Land and New Homes team receiving their award from TV personality Hugh Dennis.
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Pick of the Rental Properties Take a look at some of the hundreds of properties to let with haart. From just £380 per month, there is something to suit all tastes and budgets.
Earlham House, Golden Triangle, Norwich
Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds
Queens Road, Felixstowe
A smart one bedroom, larger than average, apartment available furnished or unfurnished. Well placed for city centre and ring road.
Filled with bags of character this three bed terraced property has two double bedrooms, one single, a spacious living room with oak flooring, kitchen/diner with breakfast bar, a beautiful converted cellar which is now a spacious reception room, brand new family bathroom, down stairs WC and residents parking.
This two bedroom apartment comprises an attractive and spacious kitchen/diner, two good sized bedrooms, a very large and bright living room with feature fireplace, two small balcony areas and a family bathroom.
£595 per month
£1,150 per month haart of Bury St Edmunds 01284 756255
£825 per month haart of Cambridge 01223 245302
haart of Norwich 01603 666118
Meridian Close, Hardwick, Cambridge
High Road, Newton, Wisbech Lincoln road, Peterborough
A well presented end of terrace house located in a popular village. This property has excellent access to the A428 into Cambridge along with the M11 and A14. Accommodation comprises kitchen, lounge/ diner, cloakroom, three bedrooms (two doubles, one single) family bathroom, en suite to master, rear garden and allocated parking for two cars.
This two double bedroom home is located in a popular village. The property features living room, country style kitchen with a very large cupboard under the stairs and large bathroom with corner bath. Outside, open fields back onto the enclosed rear garden and the front of the property provides off road parking.
A large, recently refurbished three bedroom semidetached house close to the city centre. It includes living room, dining room, modern fitted kitchen, conservatory, three large double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally there is a large front garden with drive way leading to a single garage and enclosed rear garden with brick built shed.
£550 per month
£590 per month haart of Peterborough 01733 425104
£825 per month haart of Cambridge 01223 245302
haart of Peterborough 01733 425104
Tenancy setup fees apply to all lettings properties: £300 for one tenant. £60 for each additional tenant or guarantor, if required. Check-in fee variable. Quoted prices are inclusive of VAT.
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Vroom!
Haart goes off road on two wheels
Wethersfield motocross rider Phil Burton, 24, is riding high thanks to sponsorship from haart of Colchester. Michael Simpson, haart branch manager, said: “Motocross is a fast and exciting off road circuit sport with plenty of spectator interest so it’s a good sponsorship for us.” haart branding is on Phil’s bike and his top.
Today he rides in the “expert class” in East Anglia and has steadily improved his rankings. “My aim is to be in the top five in the next two years,” he says.
Phil, whose day job is a plumber, started riding motor bikes at just five years of age and began competitive racing at 11.
Phil and bike at home.
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Phil in action.
Terraced homes
Admirals Drive, Wisbech
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Calling all first time buyers, this one bedroom mid terraced house has living accommodation comprising an entrance hall, lounge, sun room and kitchen. Upstairs is the master bedroom and bathroom and outside offers front and rear gardens plus a garage. £89,995 haart of Wisbech 01945 467555
Main Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford
Southend, Bradenham, Norfolk
If you are looking for an older style cottage, this two-bedroom mid-terrace could be for you. It has a wealth of exposed beams and brick work among its many original features and offers an entrance lobby, lounge, dining room, country-style kitchen and upstairs bathroom. Guide Price £220,000 haart of Chelmsford 01245 269980
This charming end of terrace cottage has been lovingly kept. With gardens to the front and rear you will be able to enjoy the rural position and country views. Accommodation includes two bedrooms, fitted kitchen, lounge and family bathroom. Guide Price £140,000 haart of Dereham 01362 696977
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Semi Detached Homes
Mardling Run, Acle
Eldens Lane, Methwold
Enjoy coming home to this beautiful cottage style semi-detached home. This spacious property offers three double bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, bathroom, a low maintenance garden and allocated parking for two cars.
Situated within a popular village location, this four double bedroom semidetached house has a wealth of character features. Living space includes two reception rooms, kitchen with chimney recess providing room for a range-style cooker, separate dining room and utility. Its driveway and front and rear gardens complete the picture.
haart of Thetford 01842 765531
£225,000
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Guide Price £150,000
Cavendish Road, Stowmarket Extended and extremely well presented, this four bedroom home has an en suite master bedroom, ample parking and garage, beautiful extended kitchen/breakfast area and is in a key location for the high school and leisure facilities. £249,995 haart of Ipswich 01473 219112
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We did it! Pair climb Kilimanjaro for haart children’s charity We did it! Colchester friends Katie Wheatcroft and Ellie Padbury completed a literally breathtaking trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro - all 19,341 feet of it – and raised over £6,000 for children’s charity Magic Moments. The charity, run by haart estate agents and its parent company Spicerhaart, organises magic moments such as trips to Disneyland Paris for children with life limiting illnesses. It has raised more than £700,000 to support hospices across the country since it started in 1998. Katie and Ellie’s six-day trek to the top of Africa’s tallest mountain – via the shortest but steepest route – saw them walking through forest, desert and rocks. It brought sun, rain, snow and temperatures of minus 15 degrees Celsius. At the summit, the fog lifted to reveal stunning views across Tanzania and beyond. Katie, 22, from Hythe Hill, is a client services agent with haart in Colchester. Ellie, also 22, from Layer Breton, a former colleague, now works at the Peldon Rose inn and restaurant. Said Katie: “We must thank generous colleagues, friends, family and local businesses for their support. We raised money through raffles, cake sales as well as the foot slogging itself. “Neither of us had done anything like this before. I did some training in the
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gym but it wasn’t enough to prepare me.” Katie and Ellie joined four other UK trekkers who were aided by porters, guides and a cook - a necessity up a mountain while battling the terrain, elements and, worst of all, altitude sickness caused by low levels of oxygen in the air the higher you climb. Every year, around 15,000 people try for the summit and about 40 per cent make it.
“My breathing was affected from day one,” said Katie. “I had headaches, was sick, exhausted and running on low energy despite having a healthy appetite. At one point I even fell when I sat down but the rock I thought I was about to rest on wasn’t there – I was hallucinating!” But she says it was all worth it. “I cried when we reached the top. It was amazing.”
Family homes
Haggars Lane, Frating, Colchester A semi rural escape to the country with this wonderfully modernised detached five bedroom family home and annexe. With a spacious plot in excess of 1/3 acre and backing onto open fields, this exceptional home offers stylish flexible accommodation including a large kitchen/family/dining room. £435,000 haart of Colchester 01206 546432
High Street, Buckden
Constantine Place, Longstanton, Cambridgeshire
A superb four bedroom detached house offering an entrance hall, cloakroom, utility, kitchen, 24’ lounge/diner, study, master bedroom with en suite, three further good size bedrooms, family bathroom, garage, double glazing, gardens and ample parking. Guide Price £330,000 haart of St Neots 01480 217888
This striking barn conversion sits in an attractive plot measuring half an acre (sts). The property comprises an entrance hall, family room/study, fitted kitchen, lounge/diner, three bedrooms, shower room and en suite. In addition. there is a double garage and off road parking. Guide Price £330,000 haart of St Neots 01480 217888
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haart opens homes to higher offers More sellers in are opening their homes for a day or weekend to boost their chances of quickly achieving the highest price, according to haart. Paul Smith, Chief Executive of parent company Spicerhaart, said: “Put simply, the more competition, the more offers, the higher the price that can be achieved. “And with the Government’s Help to Buy scheme more people can now afford a mortgage, so there are many more new buyers right now.”
One recent open house event run by haart in South London saw 80 potential buyers for a three-bedroom semidetached house and yielded 30 offers by the time the weekend was over. “It’s like having an open day at your home. We market the property widely on the web, in print and email our extensive database of buyers. We also put flags or signs outside the property,” said Paul. Open house is applicable as a marketing tool to most if not all properties. For more information customers should contact their local haart branch or call 0845 899 9999, 8am to 10pm, 7 days per week, or visit www.haart.co.uk.
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Apartments/Flats Live the high life in one of these awesome apartments available through haart. s er ut m m m rea o C D
Maldon Court, Lexden, Colchester
Rainsford Road, Chelmsford
Set in a popular retirement complex for the over 55s close to the town centre, this ground floor one bedroom apartment has all you could need. Its patio doors lead out onto communal gardens and it features a luxuriously refitted shower room, great size kitchen and the security of warden assistance if required. £99,999 haart of Colchester 01206 546432
A great two bedroom apartment, within 200 yards of the railway station with London only 30 minutes away. It offers open plan living and has two double bedrooms (one en suite) and a balcony. Complete with secure parking this property is chain free. Guide Price £200,000 haart of Cambridge 01223 365931
Ipswich Road, Woodbridge
Flint Court, Cambridge Road, Linton
This lovely one bedroom first floor apartment, within a retirement complex, has wonderful views over woodland. Comprising a modern kitchen, lounge with fireplace, bedroom with built in wardrobes and shower room, it also benefits from a communal lounge with regular activities and a lift. Warden assisted and close to town, the property is offered with no chain. Guide Price £160,000 haart of Woodbridge 01394 382244
A stylish and exceptionally well presented two bedroom open plan apartment within a prestigious development of just ten homes. The property benefits from communal gardens, parking and easy access to local facilities and amenities in this thriving village.
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Guide Price £160,000 haart of Great Shelford 01223 846493
Luxury in the haart of Harlow The former parks depot at Marshgate off School Lane, Harlow, is being transformed into the town’s latest luxury housing development, Arbour Mews. The show home opened for the first time last weekend and there are a further eight properties – all are traditional style, detached or link-detached executive four and five-bedroom houses set in the quiet cul-de-sac. Prices start at £474,995. haart was appointed by developer Kier to market the houses and says buyers were interested before there was anything to visit.
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“School Lane and the town park are very attractive,” says Shawn Meakins, Harlow branch Manager for haart. “And it’s good to see the site coming back to life.” For more information call haart on 01279 443311, 8am to 10pm, seven days per week.