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1 CHARMING TOP FLOOR FLAT WITH DIRECT LIFT ACCESS west eaton place, sw1 Entrance hall ø reception room ø dining room ø kitchen ø master bedroom suite ø 2 further bedrooms ø bathroom ø guest cloakroom ø direct lift access ø 130 sq m (1,404 sq ft) ø EPC=E

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Katie Rumbellow krumbellow@savills.com

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020 7581 5234

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1 CLASSIC BELGRAVIA TOWNHOUSE south eaton place, sw1 Drawing room ø dining room ø study ø kitchen ø master bedroom suite ø 4 further bedrooms (3 en suite) ø guest cloakroom ø roof terrace ø garage ø 305 sq m (3,290 sq ft) ø EPC=E Guide £6.95 million Leasehold, approximately 125 years remaining

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I am thinking of letting my property. What are a landlord’s obligations?

Sophia Moss of Savills Sloane Street Lettings replies...

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For a new landlord, there are many obligations that need to be adhered to, and the first thing we would recommend would be to appoint an ARLA-registered letting agent.

Here at Savills, all lettings staff complete their ARLA courses within one year and are then registered with the scheme, which is a regulatory body for UK lettings agents and agencies.

Prior to marketing the property, landlords must make sure they have an up-to-date Energy Performance Certificate.

This is a legal requirement that gives the property an energy and environmental rating, with recommendations on improvements that could be made.

Once the tenant has been found, landlords needs to ensure they have an annual gas safety check by a Gas Safe engineer and a copy of this given to the tenant. Similarly all electrical appliances and wiring have to be checked to be safe in the property at all times.

Further compliance includes making sure there are working smoke alarms and that all furniture and furnishings comply with the current regulations.

Lastly, the deposit must be safeguarded by a Governmentapproved scheme that also provides for the resolution of any disputes over the deposit’s return. The most recommended schemes are The Dispute Service (TDS) and Deposit Protection Service (DPS). However, your lettings agent will be able to help you arrange these.

Additionally, landlords have obligations throughout the term of the tenancy, not just at the start. They are responsible for maintaining the property inside and out throughout a tenancy, and for keeping everything in safe and working order. This includes not only the drains, gutters and external pipes but also anything needed for the supply of water, gas, electricity and sanitation.

As a landlord you will need to give the tenant quiet enjoyment throughout their tenancy, which means you are unable to turn up at the property without valid reason and prior notice. Remember that although this is your property, it is a tenant’s home. If you do not give notice, it could be classed as harassment.

Finally, when it comes to ending the tenancy, you will have to follow the correct procedures, which means giving the correct written notices in the right time frames. This can be tricky, so we would always recommend that your lettings agent do this, or a solicitor.

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NEWS AND FEATURES

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MARKET VIEW Slow down. A few years of sensible, moderate growth would actually be welcome, reports Robert Bailey.

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CHAPTER & VERSE West Kensington.

Caroline Nicholas gives a personal guide to its main attractions, top streets and schools.

Our painstaking

apprOach takes the aches and pains Out Of letting With Savills, you can take comfort knowing we’ll present your property beautifully, find you the best tenants and g et you the best price.

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PROPERTY TALK Mews and views.

Their quintessential Britishness makes them popular with buyers, reports Cheryl Markosky.

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MONEY Driving lesson. Key factors produce more good news for buyers and sellers, reports Duncan Farmer.

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BEST BUYS Fixed, discount or tracker – check out the facts, figures and interest rates from our current top ten mortgages.

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LONDON EYE World city, global market.

Prime London is one of the world’s most attractive living and working locations.

FOR SALE & TO LET

To discuss your property requirements further, call our team on 020 7877 4640.

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MARYLEBONE, MAYFAIR, PIMLICO, BELGRAVIA, KNIGHTSBRIDGE, CHELSEA, SOUTH KENSINGTON Made in Chelsea. A grand £11m house is for sale on Chelsea Square, originally known as Trafalgar Square when it was first built and later renamed to avoid confusing the tourists.

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KENSINGTON, NOTTING HILL, PADDINGTON, HOLLAND PARK, FULHAM, BROOK GREEN Star location.

A high-spec apartment stands in Observatory Gardens on the site of a legendary astronomical home.

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COUNTRY PROPERTY Your guide to an inspiring selection of excellent homes currently for sale in rural locations.

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LETTINGS LOWDOWN Student season. New-build homes close to colleges are in demand, reports Ledian Kuci.

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1 CHARMING PIED-A-TERRE WITH PATIO cranley gardens, sw7 Reception room ø dining area ø kitchen ø bedroom with en suite bathroom ø guest cloakroom ø patio ø access to communal gardens ø 72 sq m (779 sq ft) ø EPC=D

Savills Chelsea Charlie Bubear cbubear@savills.com

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Guide £650,000 Leasehold, approximately 35 years remaining

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1 IMPRESSIVE RAISED GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT eaton square, sw1 Reception room ø dining room ø kitchen ø master bedroom suite ø 2nd bedroom ø shower room ø 159 sq m (1,708 sq ft) ø EPC=C

Guide £4.95 million Leasehold, approximately 65 years remaining

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Savills Sloane Street

Alex Christian achristian@savills.com

Richard Dalton rdalton@savills.com

020 7581 5234

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MOORE CHELSEA

SELECTION OF CONTEMPORARY STUDIOS, 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS TO RENT RENTS FROM £375 PER WEEK TO £1695 PER WEEK EPC RATINGS: STUDIO = B AND C, 1 BED = B, 2 BEDS = B, 3 BEDS = B PLEASE CONTACT US FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND A TOUR OF MOORE HOUSE

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AIRLIE GARDENS, w8

HORNTON COURT, w8

4 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø open plan kitchen/ reception room ø lift ø access to communal gardens ø 142 sq m (1,533 sq ft) ø admin charges apply ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=G

4 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø 2 reception rooms ø kitchen ø lift ø day porter ø 230 sq m (2,480 sq ft) ø admin charges apply ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=C

£1,895 per week Unfurnished

£1,795 per week Unfurnished

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Savills Kensington mkscott@savills.com 020 7535 3333

OBSERVATORY GARDENS, w8

DUCHESS OF BEDFORD WK, w8

2 bedroom suites ø 2 reception rooms ø kitchen ø cloakroom ø 24hr porter ø underground parking ø 142 sq m (1,534 sq ft) ø admin charges apply ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=G

2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø reception room ø kitchen ø 2 balconies ø lift ø parking ø day porter ø 95 sq m (1,027 sq ft) ø admin charges apply ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=C

£1,495 per week Unfurnished

£995 per week Unfurnished

Savills Kensington mkscott@savills.com 020 7535 3333

Savills Kensington alederer@savills.com 020 7535 3333

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Thurloe Square, South Kensington SW7 Six bedroom house in South Kensington

An immaculate freehold house with the benefit of a passenger lift in this highly sought after garden square. Master bedroom suite, 5 further bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, drawing room, family room, dining room, kitchen, wine storage, conservatory, staff kitchen and utility area, 3 terraces, patio in the basement, access to communal gardens, air conditioning to the top floor bedrooms. EPC rating D. Approximately 466 sq m (5,020 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/knightsbridge knightsbridge@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5929

Freehold Guide price: £11,950,000 (SLA090060)

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Pelham Place, Knightsbridge SW7 Stucco fronted townhouse

A beautifully presented Grade II listed house on the borders of Knightsbridge and Chelsea.

Master bedroom suite with dressing room, 3 further bedrooms (1 en suite), drawing room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, study, 2 cloakrooms, front and rear gardens. EPC rating E. Approximately 263 sq m (2,830 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/knightsbridge knightsbridge@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5929

Freehold (SLA120449)

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Egerton Gardens, South Kensington SW3 The perfect pied-Ă -terre

A well-presented flat located in a highly sought after Knightsbridge garden square. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, access to communal gardens. EPC rating D. Approximately 107 sq m (1,153 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/knightsbridge knightsbridge@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5929

Leasehold: approximately 92 years remaining Guide price: ÂŁ1,500,000 (SLA130222)

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Lennox Gardens, Knightsbridge SW1X Lateral apartment in prestigious garden square

A well-presented second floor flat located in a highly sought after Knightsbridge garden square. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, dining room, kitchen, access to communal gardens. EPC rating D. Approximately 118 sq m (1,270sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/knightsbridge knightsbridge@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5929

Share of freehold Guide price: £2,950,000 (SLA130177)

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Albion Street, Hyde Park W2 Moments from Hyde Park

A well-presented Grade II listed mid terraced house offering excellent living space, situated close to the green open spaces of Hyde Park. 3 bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms, 4th bedroom, bathroom, 2 reception rooms, dining room, 2 kitchens, study, cloakroom, patio. Approximately 227 sq m (2,448 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/hydepark hydepark@knightfrank.com 020 3544 2487

Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ3,500,000 (HPE110082)

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Elgin Crescent, Notting Hill W11

Communal garden house with south facing garden A wonderful Elgin Crescent house with off street parking. The house is arranged over five floors and offers the incoming purchaser a chance to create their perfect home.

6Â bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, double reception room, dining room, kitchen, guest cloakroom, vault storage, garden. EPC rating E. Approximately 289.5 sq m (3,116 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/notting-hill nottinghill@knightfrank.com 020 3544 8021

Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ7,250,000 (NGH120221)

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Warwick Square Mews, Pimlico SW1 Three bedroom lateral living

This rare and completely unique lateral property has undergone complete renovation over the last 18 months combining the elegance of Warwick Square with a mews house.

3Â bedrooms all with bath/shower rooms, reception room, kitchen/dining room, patio, storage vaults. EPC rating C. Approximately 209 sq m (2,255 sq ft) Share of Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ3,150,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/belgravia belgravia@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5905 Joint agent: Douglas & Gordon 020 7931 8200

(BGV130097)

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Observatory Gardens, Kensington W8 A sophisticated apartment with private parking

Stylishly refurbished to a high standard throughout, the apartment offers high ceilings, wonderful period features plus benefits from its own private entrance, an underground car parking space and 24 hour porterage. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, dining room. EPC rating G. Approximately 149 sq m (1,606 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/kensington kens@knightfrank.com 020 3551 5154

Share of Freehold Asking price: ÂŁ3,300,000 (Ken130144)

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Hob Mews, Chelsea SW10 Newly constructed development

Hob Mews is a newly named and newly constructed development of houses and a duplex with secure underground parking and excellent security, superbly located in Chelsea’s Tadema Road. 2-3 bedrooms, 1-2 reception rooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, terrace, parking.

EPC rating B. Approximately 132 sq m (1,427 sq ft) - 178 sq m (1,920 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/chelsea chelsea@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5902

Freehold/Share of freehold Guide price: £1,975,000 - £2,800,000 (CHL130157)

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Westmead, Putney Heath SW15 Modern house with traditional style

A substantial and beautifully appointed family house in a sought after location near Putney.

Master bedroom suite, 5 further bedrooms (all en suite), drawing room, reception hall, dining room, kitchen/breakfast/family room, media room, gym, indoor swimming pool, utility, garage, garden, guest annexe. EPC rating B. Approximately 895sq m (9,634sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/wimbledon wimbledon@knightfrank.com 020 8946 0026

Freehold Asking price: ÂŁ4,950,000 (WMB100107)

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Pembridge Place, Notting Hill W2 In the heart of Notting Hill A sensational and contemporary two bedroom flat in a fantastic location. The high ceilings, spacious rooms, white walls and wooden panelled floors create a warm and homely atmosphere. The modern property includes 2 bedrooms, bathroom, reception room, kitchen, conservatory, cloakroom and patio.

EPC rating D. Approximately 90 sq m (966 sq ft) Available furnished Guide price: £995 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings nottinghilllettings@knightfrank.com 020 7985 9990 (NHQ154164)

Parthenia Road, Fulham SW6 A five/six bedroom family house Situated in a prime Parsons Green location moments from Eel Brook Common.5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double reception room, 2 WC’s, basement, private garden. EPC rating D. Approximately 247.02 sq m (2,659 sq ft) Available unfurnished Guide price: £1,600 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings fulhamlettings@knightfrank.com 020 7751 2410 (FLQ171510)

All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, administration fees will apply when renting a property. Please ask for details of our charges.

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New Quebec Street, Marylebone W1 An impressive maisonette An immaculately presented maisonette in a period buliding in Marylebone. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, 2 further bedrooms, guest shower room, reception room, kitchen, access to 2 parking spaces. EPC rating G. Approximately 121 sq m (1,302 sq ft) Available furnished Guide price: ÂŁ1,450 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings marylebonelettings@knightfrank.com 020 3463 2663 (MRQ176976)

Gloucester Square, Hyde Park W2 Beautifully refurbished apartment A spacious lateral apartment on the third floor of a white stucco fronted building with wonderful views of the communal garden square. Master bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom, second en suite bedroom, bedroom 3, reception room, dining room, kitchen, utility room, cloakroom, lift, access to communal gardens. EPC rating C. Approximately 187 sq m (2,012 sq ft) Available furnished Guide price: ÂŁ2,000 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings hydeparklettings@knightfrank.com 020 3463 2661 (hpQ181151)

All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, administration fees will apply when renting a property. Please ask for details of our charges.

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Groom Place, Belgravia SW1X

Ebury Mews, Belgravia SW1W

A well-presented two bedroom mews house located on a quiet cobbled mews. Master bedroom with en suite, double bedroom, shower room, reception room, kitchen, dining room, parking. EPC rating: D. Approximately 104 sq m (1,124 sq ft) Available furnished Guide price: £1,025 per week

A modern four bedroom mews house located in this charming, quiet mews. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, 3 further bedrooms (1 with en suite), bathroom, large reception room, kitchen, dining room, terrace, garage. EPC rating D. Approximately 141 sq m (1,517 sq ft) Available unfurnished Guide price: £1,495 per week

Belgravia Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings 020 3641 6002 belgravialettings@knightfrank.com

Belgravia Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings 020 3641 6002 belgravialettings@knightfrank.com

Motcomb Street, Belgravia SW1X

Eaton Square, Belgravia SW1W

A beautifully presented three bedroom maisonette flat. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom and dressing room, 2 further bedrooms, family bathroom, reception room, kitchen, guest cloakroom, terrace. EPC rating C. Approximately 114 sq m (1,228 sq ft) Available furnished Guide price: £1,495 per week

A charming two bedroom flat with patio garden. Master bedroom with en suite, double bedroom, bathroom, reception room with dining area, kitchen, garden, access to Eaton Square gardens and tennis courts. EPC rating E. Approximately 121 sq m (1,306 sq ft) Available furnished Guide price: £2,500 per week

Belgravia Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings 020 3641 6002 belgravialettings@knightfrank.com

Belgravia Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings 020 3641 6002 belgravialettings@knightfrank.com

All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, administration fees will apply when renting a property. Please ask for details of our charges.

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Lexham Gardens, Kensington W8

Abingdon Court, Kensington W8

This bright second floor flat, features a well-proportioned reception room overlooking the communal gardens. The property features a newly refurbished kitchen and shower room. Bedroom, bathroom, reception room, kitchen, lift, second floor, communal gardens. EPC rating C Available unfurnished Guide price: £525 per week

A stunning apartment that has undergone an extensive refurbishment to provide luxurious accommodation situated in this beautiful red brick mansion block in the heart of Kensington. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double reception room, kitchen, dressing room. EPC rating D Available unfurnished Guide price: £2,250 per week

Kensington Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings 020 3641 7307 kensingtonlettings@knightfrank.com

Kensington Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings 020 3641 7307 kensingtonlettings@knightfrank.com

Bullingham Mansions, Kensington W8

Kensington Gate, Kensington W8

A bright and well presented second floor flat to rent in this ideally located and well run mansion block in Kensington W8. 2 double bedrooms, reception room with bay window, eat in kitchen, en suite shower room, bathroom, porter. Available to let unfurnished. EPC rating D Available unfurnished Guide price: £775 per week

Nestled in one of Kensington’s quiet garden squares, the spacious property is very light and immaculately decorated and ideal for entertaining. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, kitchen, private patio garden, balcony. EPC rating E Available unfurnished Guide price: £3,500 per week

Kensington Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings 020 3641 7307 kensingtonlettings@knightfrank.com

Kensington Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings 020 3641 7307 kensingtonlettings@knightfrank.com

All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, administration fees will apply when renting a property. Please ask for details of our charges.

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Cadogan Square, Knightsbridge SW1

Egerton Place, Knightsbridge SW1

A beautifully presented flat situated on one of Knightsbridge’s prime garden squares. Reception room, kitchen, double bedroom, bathroom.

Access to square gardens and tennis court by separate negotiation. EPC rating C. Approximately 46 sq m (496 sq ft)

Lovely light flat with leafy views down Egerton Gardens. Double bedroom suite with walk-in dressing area, double bedroom, single bedroom/study, bathroom and cloakroom, 2 interconnecting reception rooms, kitchen, lift, resident caretaker. EPC rating D. Approximately 154 sq m (1,660 sq ft)

Available furnished

Available furnished

Guide price: £925 per week

Guide price: £2,500 per week

Knightsbridge Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings 020 7591 8601 knightsbridgelettings@knightfrank.com

Knightsbridge Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings 020 7591 8601 knightsbridgelettings@knightfrank.com

Montpelier Walk, Knightsbridge SW7

Shawfield Street, Knightsbridge SW3

An attractive house located on this pretty street in the heart of Knightsbridge. 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large open-plan reception room and kitchen. EPC rating C. Approximately 121 sq m (1,307 sq ft)

Beautifully refurbished house close to Kings Road, ideal for family living.

4/5 bedrooms, reception room, eat-in kitchen, cloakroom, roof terrace and patio garden. EPC rating E. Approximately 188 sq m (2,029 sq ft)

Available unfurnished Guide price: £1,350 per week Knightsbridge Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings 020 7591 8601 knightsbridgelettings@knightfrank.com

Available unfurnished Guide price: £3,000 per week Knightsbridge Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings 020 7591 8601 knightsbridgelettings@knightfrank.com

All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, administration fees will apply when renting a property. Please ask for details of our charges.

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Fulham Road, Chelsea SW10

Fernshaw Road, Chelsea SW10

A newly refurbished flat on the second floor of this popular mansion block boasting wooden floors throughout, great built-in storage and an eat in kitchen. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, reception room. EPC rating C. Approximately 90 sq m (969 sq ft)

This flat is in immaculate condition throughout and has the added benefit of a large double reception room and a patio area at the rear.

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), kitchen, reception room, utility room, garden. EPC rating D. Approximately 116 sq m (1,248 sq ft)

Available furnished

Available furnished or unfurnished

Guide price: £550 per week

Guide price: £850 per week

Chelsea Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 3641 6023 chelsealettings@knightfrank.com

Chelsea Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 3641 6023 chelsealettings@knightfrank.com

Beaufort Street, Chelsea SW3

Vintners Road, Chelsea SW10

A beautifully presented third floor apartment furnished in a contemporary style with wooden floors throughout. 2 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, reception room, dining room/study, communal gardens. EPC rating E. Approxmimately 90 sq m (969 sq ft)

This well presented house offers excellent living space over three floors just behind the King’s Road. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, spacious kitchen/dining room, utility room, WC. EPC rating C. Approximately 146.8 sq m (1,580 sq ft)

Available furnished

Available unfurnished

Guide price: £650 per week

Guide price: £1,100 per week

Chelsea Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 3641 6023 chelsealettings@knightfrank.com

Chelsea Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 3641 6023 chelsealettings@knightfrank.com

All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, administration fees will apply when renting a property. Please ask for details of our charges.

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marketview I can definitely feel that the property market is slowing, reports property finder Robert Bailey.

There are a number of contributing factors but I feel the press has put too much emphasis on the recently introduced Help to Buy scheme, and not enough on some of the other measures that are affecting the market.

The market was slightly rattled a few years ago when an annual levy was introduced on non-doms after a seven-year residency. It seemed to recover quite quickly but more recently introduced measures, coupled with the levy, are having an effect.

First the stamp duty on homes over £2 million was raised to seven per cent. Then the Government succumbed to sensationalist stories in the press and introduced a punitive 15 per cent stamp duty threshold on properties bought via companies, trusts or other ‘non-natural persons’. It then took the additional step of introducing an annual levy on these properties based on their value.

Burbling along in the background has been the threat of a mansion tax. This is strongly advocated

by Nick Clegg and the Liberal Democrats, who would like to see an annual levy on all homes valued above £1 million. The Tories have dismissed the idea but Labour has made positive sounds about it, although (thankfully) it is not in their manifesto.

There is only so much the market can take. The prime central London market has benefitted from the poor performance in the equity markets, currency fluctuations and political instability elsewhere around the globe. However, equity markets are rebounding, Mark Carney is signalling an end to quantitative easing – which will bolster sterling’s value – and while we have seen enquiries from Egypt and Turkey of late, two swallows do not a summer make.

Then there is vendor’s greed. Even estate agents are saying that vendors are simply overly optimistic about their homes’ values. Property values cannot go up forever and properties that are tired, in secondary locations or have other flaws simply cannot be expected to command a premium. The days when any old thing could be put up for sale and get five people bidding for it are coming to an end.

I do not think the market is going to crash but I think it has certainly levelled off. The economy is picking up but too many pressures have been put on the prime central London property market for it to continue the steep upward trajectory we have witnessed over the past few years.

Anyway it would not be a good thing for the market to see double-digit growth year after year. A few years of sensible, moderate growth would actually be welcome.

Chapter & Verse Tates director Caroline Nicholas presents a personal guide to West Kensington ATTRACTIONS West Kensington seems to have been overlooked for a long time.

However, we have seen a huge difference over the last few years with young professionals and families realising that West Kensington really is a great place to live.

It offers elegant Victorian houses, fantastic redbrick mansion flats and secure modern developments. There are some lovely open spaces and, of course, Kensington Olympia, a huge exhibition space and host to both trade and consumer shows.

SHOPS West Kensington is surrounded by fabulous shopping venues. Kensington High Street is the first point of call, functional and stylish with branches of all the usual chain stores in place, and it’s generally less crowded here than in the West End. You will often find me at the Whole Foods Market.

Westfield Shopping Centre is also very local with a fabulous array of shops and eateries under one roof. Further west you’ll find Hammersmith Broadway and some smaller quaint shops in and around Brook Green.

TOP STREETS Fitzgeorge and Fitzjames Avenue is most definitely the premier location in West Kensington. These fabulous redbrick mansion blocks are very well maintained with gated entrances and onsite porters. They are located on a tree-lined avenue close to Barons Court tube and a short distance from Kensington High Street.

For a 2000 sq ft flat in this location you will pay just shy of £1000 per sq ft. I have a fabulous three-bedroom flat for sale here. Windsor Way, just off Brook Green, is another popular development, gated with porters and 24-hour security, perfect for buyers spending a lot of time away. Wellkept gardens and underground parking, houses and flats combine to make this development family friendly and also perfect for young professionals.

This development appeals well to our international buyers. We are selling a couple of large flats in the development, and here again you will expect to pay

around £1000 a sq ft, which is incredibly competitive against properties for sale just a few hundred yards away on Kensington High Street.

RESTAURANTS The first mention here has to be Il Portico at 277 Kensington High Street – family run for 40 years – for fabulous, simple, authentic and freshly made Italian food. Francesca and James are always smiling and very welcoming. For late night dining, try Yas for Persian cuisine at 7 Hammersmith Road. Kanna Thai Restaurant is great for us, serving fresh Thai food right next door with excellent service and very tasty food. Another favourite for great coffee, sandwiches and lunches is Mirabell restaurant and café, again on Hammersmith Road. They also provide outside catering and excellent choice for parties or corporate entertaining.

LEISURE Queen’s Club, a wonderful sports complex, was the first multipurpose sports centre to be built anywhere in the world back in 1886. Host to the world famous Aegon Championships and other tennis events, this complex also provides fantastic entertaining and dining facilities. Slightly closer to our office is 37 Degrees gym with pool and roof terrace, very popular with the locals.

Brook Green with its new children’s playground is wonderful. There are also tennis courts on the green and grassy areas perfect for picnics. Holland Park is a short walk away with a fabulous array of green space, cafes, outside theatre and opera, and fantastic playgrounds. There are also peacocks and an ornamental Japanese garden.

SCHOOLS There’s a fantastic selection of state and independent schools in West Kensington. St James Junior, a personal favourite, is mixed but the children are taught separately and come together for leisure activities, creating a perfect balance. It’s located just opposite Olympia.

Other excellent choices are Larmenier & Sacred Heart Catholic School and Bute House, both close to Brook Green; Avonmore, close to Olympia; St Paul’s Girls School; and Ecole Francaise Jacques Prevert.

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As one of the City ‘fringe areas’, Shoreditch has seen an increase in demand from buyers looking for property, with registrations from both investors and end-users on the rise.

While historically the property market here has been driven by an overspill of buyers who would traditionally have bought in areas such as Islington, Shoreditch has cemented itself as one of the most desirable parts of East London.

Fuelled by a shortage of properties and strong demand, Shoreditch is now outperforming neighbouring areas, leading to a significant margin between the price per square foot being achieved in areas such as Whitechapel, Stepney Green, Bethnal Green and even in some areas of Canary Wharf.

While not yet on a par price-wise with the prime areas of Shad Thames and Wapping, four out of the last five properties that Savills have sold in this area have gone to a sealed bid, achieving on average in excess of 20 per cent over the guide price in each case.

Initially coveted by the fashion industry, the area has retained its artistic and bohemian feel, and along with its selection of mainstream high street stores, bars and restaurants also offers an array of independent boutiques and market stores, which stock everything from luxury clothing

and household items to exotic food.

Unlike the more modern housing stock often found in Canary Wharf, and the river-fronted warehouse conversions that align Wapping’s High Street, Shoreditch has more of an inner city feel and offers a variety of property types ranging from traditional Victorian and Georgian family houses and apartments, to the more industrial factory conversions, such as the unique apartment in the Jackson and Joseph building, which was recently sold

by Savills.

Formerly owned by Tracey Emin and used as her studio, this interesting factory conversion is located in the heart of Spitalfields, just off Brick Lane, and represents the unusual type of property that draws buyers to the area.

Alongside the more traditional Shoreditch buyers who tend to work within the creative industries, due to its location just north of the City and close to Old Street, the last decade has seen an influx of buyers from the financial and technology sectors.

Additionally, the area is becoming increasingly popular with buyers originating from abroad, who now account for around 50 per cent of transactions in East London.

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Oliver Lurot from Savills Notting Hill says that with only 8000 mews houses in central London, “their scarcity and quintessentially British appeal has made them popular with UK and international buyers.”

Mews streets in quiet locations offer more of a community feel than blocks of flats, suggests Lurot.

“The best mews in Notting Hill and Holland Park are Pembridge Mews and Holland Park Mews, where properties reach up to £1800 a square foot.”

One advantage of a mews house is you’re getting a freehold house (reassuring for foreigners struggling to understand leasehold), says Gareth Kelly from Marsh & Parsons Notting Hill.

“People are often quite surprised at how roomy they can feel,” Kelly adds, although he warns against those that are boxy and low-ceilinged. Another plus is “you almost always know your neighbours, which isn’t the case in a more impersonal block of flats”.

A principle attraction is the low-built nature of mews houses, thinks James Gilbert Green of Strutt & Parker Knightsbridge. “Buyers prefer low-built houses or lateral flats to townhouses, because the accommodation is more efficient.”

Gone are the days when mews were considered as stables. In the last year, Gilbert Green has sold “three mews houses at £10 million plus, with the most expensive mews house transaction ever in Pont Street Mews at £3250 a square foot.”

Mews houses are a bit like Marmite, insists Jo Eccles from Sourcing Property. Buyers love or hate them. The benefit of a mews house is you’re not sharing communal areas with others. A lot of them are also freehold.”

She warns that the ground floor can be cramped if the old stable is converted into a garage. “But this can be good for buyers requiring off-street parking.”

Mews houses don’t command the premium you think they would, argues Robert Bailey of Robert Bailey Property. “Although they’re centrally located, they aren’t grand and don’t have great proportions.”

There are also issues of restricted light, poor build quality and security, advises Bailey. “Developers who’ve renovated mews houses to a high standard have caught a bit of a cold when selling. People want the outside space of a townhouse or the security of a flat.”

Property Vision’s Roarie Scarisbrick believes that if you can find a mews house with light from both sides and a terrace, then you’re onto something. “They’re extremely practical, make an ideal pied-a-terre – and don’t command the same hefty premium. A 25 per cent discount is not unusual and this looks like good value to me.”

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Driving lesson More good news for buyers and sellers, reports Duncan Farmer News that house prices have risen by almost every measure – Land Registry, Nationwide and Halifax indices also show positive growth – is coupled with data from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors showing that transactions are rising too.

There is unanimous agreement that both the availability of mortgages and the cost of borrowing are the drivers of this continued good news for buyers and sellers alike. Homeowners who decide to stay put are also taking advantage of low rates, and figures also show that borrowers are switching to more competitive loans at an increasing rate.

A glance at our Best Buy tables on these pages shows just what is on offer. Halifax tops the tables with a rate of 1.89 per cent fixed for two years, which then reverts to 3.9 per cent. This is aimed at the higher end of the market, with a minimum loan of £200,000, but buyers must have a deposit of at least 40 per cent to take advantage.

Hot on Halifax’s heels comes First Direct, part of the global giant HSBC, which has a five-year fixed rate of 2.49 per cent, reverting to 3.69 per cent in 2018. There is no minimum loan size, the deposit required is a generous 35 per cent and the only downside is the comparatively high arrangement fee of £1999.

When comparing loans it is always important to take account of these fees, as they can distort the real value of any deal, and this is especially true of borrowers

Weather to buy Figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) recorded gross mortgage lending of £14.7 billion in May, up 21 per cent on the previous month and 17 per cent higher than in May last year.

The CML says that the figures reflect a boost from the Government’s Funding for Lending scheme and Help to Buy, which gives struggling borrowers an equity loan. But part of the reason the numbers look so good against March and April is down to something more mundane – the great British weather.

“Our forward estimate does imply somewhat stronger house purchase activity than we had been expecting, says Bob Pannell, chief economist at the CML. “This may reflect a degree of pent up sales following the extended spell of poor weather earlier this year.”

Loan-to-value ratios increase Lenders expect the supply of high loan-to-value mortgages to increase in the next three months, which is good news for borrowers with small deposits.

The Bank of England’s credit conditions index asked banks and other lenders to consider current conditions and predict future trends, and the response was that the availability of mortgages had increased in the second quarter of the year with lenders predicting further increases in the next three months.

Lenders reported that average loan-to-value ratios had risen, and they were planning to increase their lending at 90 per cent in the third quarter.

taking out a relatively small loan. Hinckley & Rugby Building Society’s five-year deal at 3.65 per cent, for example, has an arrangement fee of a more modest £890 – and borrowers need put down only 20 per cent.

The other beauty of the offers published is that all allow borrowers to pay at least a certain amount of their loan early without penalty. In these times of very low interest rates, but with the threat of them rising within the next five years, it makes sound economic sense to clear as much of a loan as possible before rates do rise.

The advantage is obvious: when the inevitable increase does kick in, the amount of the outstanding loan will be lower and, therefore, so will the increase in monthly repayments. My advice to both new borrowers and those remortgaging is to pay off as much as you can afford when can afford to. Not only will you have eased the pain of a future rate rise and increased the amount of equity you own in your home, but the rate of interest spare cash would have earned on deposit is almost always likely to be far lower than the rate paid on borrowings – and there’s no tax to pay on it.

Warren Buffett, the legendary investor whose wealth is second only to that of Bill Gates, said the best advice he could give to private investors is to pay their mortgage off early.

Current Best Buy Mortgages

Fixed Rates – 2 years

Source: SPF Private Clients Lender

Current Rate

Until

Go To Rate

Overall Cost For Comparison Is

Max Adv

Higher Lending Charge

Early Repayment Charge (ERC)

Lender Fee

Lender Exit Fee

Notes

Halifax

1.89%

30/9/15

3.99%

3.9% APR

60%

None

3/1.25% to 30/9/15. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free

£1,499

Nil

Minimum loan: £200,000. On remortgages free valuation and free legal fees.

Accord

2.14%

31/7/15

5.99%

5.9% APR

65%

None

2/1% to 31/7/15. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free

£475

£90

Flexible

Accord

1.99%

31/7/15

5.99%

5.9% APR

75%

None

2/1% to 31/7/15. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free

£1,975

£90

Flexible

Accord

2.34%

31/7/15

5.99%

5.9% APR

80%

None

2/1% to 31/7/15. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free

£975

£90

Flexible

Leek United

3.09%

31/10/15

5.19%

5.1% APR

85%

Yes

2% to 31/10/15. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free

£995

£125

Valuation fee refund on properties worth up to £500K. £250 cashback.

HSBC

3.64%

31/8/15

3.94%

4.0%APR

90%

None

2/1% to 31/8/15. Can increase monthly payments by up to 20% ERC free

£999

Nil

Hanley

5.59%

31/8/15

5.19%

5.2%APR

95%

None

2% to 31/8/15. Can make one overpayment up to 10% ERC free

£1,000

£56

Purchase only. Free valuation. £250 cashback

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Hourly rise in average property prices in prime central London during the past year

Increase in London homes sold for between £1 million and £2 million over the past 12 months

1.89% 17.9 Cheapest two-year fixed-rate mortgage from Halifax.

Average number of homes sold by chartered surveyors in the past three months. The figure is at its highest level since 2010.

3.7%

£1,186,817

Annual rise in house prices, according to Halifax.

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Average price of a property in prime central London, and rising fast.

Fixed rates hit bottom Mortgage brokers may have been guilty in the past of predicting the bottom of the low-cost fixed-rate market too early, but now they could be right. Ray Boulger is among the 75 per cent of brokers who believe fixed rates have gone as low as they can.

“The message for consumers is that if you want a fixed rate mortgage there is nothing to be gained by waiting and a very real risk you will end up paying more if you do,” said Boulger.

His warning comes on the back of a leap in US swap rates, which determine the long-term cost of borrowing, and was caused by announcement from the Federal Reserve that it was reducing its programme of quantitative easing. Boulger says that should encourage borrowers to look beyond two-year fixes and opt for five or even tenyear deals.

Patrick Bullick, MD of Stanley Chelsea and chairman NAEA London Region, holds forth into central London will make it a very desirable place to live. The argument goes further. The many suburbs around Heathrow, which are currently blighted by noise and air pollution, will also become much more desirable places to live. People will suddenly realise that those low rise 1930s houses of SouthWest London are actually quite good places to bring up a family.

The whole project will greatly ease the pressure on the London housing crisis and help to iron out the huge distortions in values in different suburbs created by the blight of Heathrow.

It could probably be funded by the private sector. UK pension funds are very keen to find infrastructure projects as an alternative to overpriced, underyielding bonds. Providing the right safeguards are in place, UK pension funds would make excellent investors in the project.

Time for the Government to listen to Boris – and me.

Has Boris been listening to you? So goes one of several emails landing in my inbox since Boris announced his three possible solutions to the London Airport problem. He now includes the idea of building housing on the Heathrow site.

Among others, I have long been an advocate of a brand new bespoke Thames Estuary hub airport, but few have dared suggest making Heathrow a brand new residential suburb of London. I am delighted to see that Boris has now added this idea to his plans.

Clearly, the vested interests of businesses attached to Heathrow will whine about job losses and so on, but really those jobs will simply relocate to the new airport and there will be no net loss to the country. Other businesses will make use of existing offices and warehousing around Heathrow and the new hub airport will bring greater prosperity to the new location and the country as a whole.

The infrastructure around Heathrow and fast connections

Fixed Rates – 5 years Lender

Current Rate

Until

First Direct

2.49%

5 years

Go To Rate

Overall Cost For Comparison Is

Max Adv

3.69% 3.4% APR 65%

Higher Lending Charge

Lender Fee

Lender Exit Fee

Notes

None 3/2/2/2/2% in 5 years. Can make unlimited ERC free part repayments

£1,999

£149

On remortgages free legal fees. Must open First Direct c/a.

Early Repayment Charge (ERC)

Virgin Money

2.85%

30/9/18

4.79% 4.3% APR 70%

None

5% to 30/9/18. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free

£1,094

Nil

On remortgages free valuation and free legal fees

Accord

2.99%

31/7/18

5.99% 5.4% APR 75%

None

4/4/3/2/1% to 31/7/18. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free

£975

£90

Flexible

Hinckley & Rugby

3.65%

30/9/18

5.64% 5.0% APR 80%

None

None

£890

£150

Free valuation. On remortgages free legal fees.

Accord

3.84%

31/7/18

5.99% 5.5% APR 85%

None

4/4/3/2/1% to 31/7/18. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free

£975

£90

Flexible

Accord

4.44%

31/7/18

5.99% 5.6% APR 90%

None

4/4/3/2/1% to 31/7/18. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free

£975

£90

Flexible

Leeds

4.59%

31/7/18

5.69% 5.4% APR 95%

None

5/5/4/3/2% to 31/7/18. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free

£699

£199

Interest calculated annually

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Prime London: world city, global market

UK cash upturn The second quarter of 2013 saw an increasing number of UK buyers compared to those from Europe, and a number of people choosing to cash in their pensions to invest in property, reports West End estate agency LDG. Laurence Glynne, pictured, partner at LDG, says: “Approximately 75 per cent of our buyers have been from the UK this quarter. Previously we would have seen a lot more buyers from countries such as Cyprus and Italy; however, with the ongoing financial crisis in such countries, people are no longer in the position they once were to invest in property.

London is Europe’s fastest growing and most cosmopolitan city and one of the world’s most attractive locations in which to invest, learn, live and do business.

Its prime residential real estate is a global asset class where international buyers account for 38 per cent of resale transactions in prime locations, back to levels first seen in 1990, according to latest data from Savills.

“In the smaller new-build market, international buyers dominate in prime locations, accounting for almost three-quarters of sales. Most are investment buyers, many UK-based, and provide much-needed rental stock – an estimated total of 3,000 units in the past year – and vital development funding,” says

Savills. Only a small proportion are buying second homes, most in the ultra-prime sector of the market.

Following claims that Londoners are being priced out of the market, or that swathes of the capital are becoming ‘lights out London’, Savills states that not only are international buyers a reflection of a city where 35 per of residents were born overseas, they also help to underwrite much of London’s new development and deliver vital new rental stock.

Savills estimates that within London’s prime locations, 93 per cent of all buyers have an occupation or business interests in the UK, and two-thirds of international buyers of resale properties live and work in London and consider the city to be their home.

Grosvenor go-ahead Westminster City Council has granted full planning permission to development manager Oakvest for the transformation of the landmark mansion block at Grosvenor Gardens House. Work begins next spring.

The building was originally created as Britain’s first serviced apartments in 1867 before becoming a hotel in 1920, and later converted to office use. It will now be reinstated to its original use as prime residential apartments with 24-hour services and concierge provided by the neighbouring Goring Hotel.

Standing at the gateway to Belgravia, Grade II listed Grosvenor Gardens House is reportedly the birthplace of the Queen Mother and Hollywood actor David Niven. The new development will include 42 high-spec apartments, a spa and wellness centre, 15-metre swimming pool, library, boardroom and business centre, underground parking and cinema. Completion is expected in summer 2016.

Justin the house DJ Kiss FM dance music DJ Justin Wilkes has designed his ultimate house to adapt to his every mood. The hot property has now been nominated for this year’s Crestron Integration Awards.

Justin’s high-tech six-bed house in Thames Ditton has sensory illuminating lights, and a concealed lighting system – designed by Justin – that alters the décor by projecting colour washes onto the walls. A multi-room audio-visual system holds his library of 50,000 music tracks.

All features can be controlled by Justin’s iPad or iPhone, and he has also future-proofed the house by installing fibreoptic cables in the walls.

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Race for Life In their red Savills T-shirts, five members of the agency’s Bishops Park and Parsons Green lettings teams ran the 10k Race For Life in Hyde Park to raise £1000 for Cancer Research UK. Kate Rotheram, head of Lettings at Savills Bishops Park, said: “Despite the heat, we had a fantastic day and can’t stress enough the significance of raising money for such an important charity.”

It’s the second year running they have taken part in the race, and they’re planning to run again at next year’s event. You can donate at www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/ team-savills.

Londoners are the most confident that property prices will rise over the next year, according to the latest House Price Sentiment Index by estate agent Knight Frank.

That confidence was measured with a reading of 78.0, the highest level since the index began in February 2009. Londoners are closely followed by people in the South East, with a reading of 75.5, where households are also more optimistic than at any time since the series started.

Londoners are perfectly happy to live next to a bus stop, school or train with 40 per cent expecting no discount on the property price, according to a survey by estate agent Greene & Co. The survey asked Londoners if they would buy a home next to one of nine noisy or unattractive locations. Around half (47 per cent) of the respondents said they would buy next to twothirds of the blots including a pub or mobile phone mast or flight path (52 per cent). Almost half (47 per cent) of respondents in the rest of the UK agreed to live next to only a third of the blights.

Bus stops were the most popular (87 per cent) with Londoners, followed by secondary schools (65 per cent) and tubes or trains (62 per cent). These three locations also had the highest percentage of respondents happy to pay the full price for a property in London. Nearly half (47 per cent) of Londoners were willing to buy next to a public house, compared to just 30 per cent of the UK. Less than half (43 per cent) of Londoners are willing to buy next to a takeaway restaurant, derelict land (31 per cent) or electricity pylon (30 per cent) with well over half demanding unrealistic discounts of 20 to 30 per cent off the asking price.

David Pollock, Greene & Co managing director, said: “Competition for property is extremely keen in London, and this survey highlights that Londoners are being overwhelmingly more accepting of properties in noisy locations or next to perceived eyesores.”

Paying a premium for greenery Londoners love their gardens and will pay a premium of at least 20 per cent for outdoor space, according to research by estate agent Marsh & Parsons.

Research reveals that two comparable properties in the same area could vary significantly in price due to the impact of a garden, outside terrace, or nearby park. An attractive garden, roof terrace or location near to green open space can add around 20 per

cent to the price of a London property.

Peter Rollings, Marsh & Parsons CEO, said: “In the summer months, Londoners yearn for outdoor space and the freedom to have an external room in which to entertain. But fulfilling the dream of a countryside idyll in London comes at a premium . . .

Properties without gardens are not as appealing for many home buyers and it can be harder to sell them during the summer months.”

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Square and Mews Totally renovated during the last 18 months, an elongated house in Pimlico that stretches from Warwick Square to Warwick Square Mews has entrances from both.

The property has two sections of living space designed around a central patio garden. A reception room, kitchen and dining room, first floor master bedroom and store are on one side and two bedrooms and two vaults are on the other.

A wide hallway leads through a library and study area to a reception with double-height ceiling and an imposing fireplace thought to have been reclaimed from a 17th century French chateau.

The fully equipped Poggenpohl

designer kitchen overlooks the mews and its grapevine and wild rose-covered entrance. The first floor is dedicated entirely to the lofty master bedroom suite, where many original beams have been retained. The en suite bathroom includes a cast iron bath.

State-of-the-art systems include surround sound, lighting, electric blinds and heating – all centrally controlled from an iPad with wi-fi and Bluetooth connections throughout. The house also has access to the exclusive Warwick Square gardens and tennis court.

Warwick Square and Warwick Square Mews, Pimlico SW1, £3.15m, Douglas & Gordon 020 7931 8200

Couldn’t be happier at Crown Lodge Crown Lodge in Chelsea is a portered block that offers residents everything from underground parking and a swimming pool to a leisure complex and communal gardens with a koi carp pond.

“What more could you possibly want?” says James Baring, sales manager at Henry & James on Chelsea Green. Currently for sale at the development in Elystan Street is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom ground floor flat with a south-facing conservatory directly off the reception room. The 935 sq ft apartment comes with a secure parking space.

Crown Lodge, Elystan Street, Chelsea SW3, £1.55m, Henry & James 020 7581 5011

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Made in Chelsea: it’s the original Trafalgar Square Originally called Trafalgar Square when it was first laid out in 1812, Chelsea Square was given its new name by London County Council in 1937 to avoid any confusion with the grander location containing Lord Nelson and column.

The square sits between the two main Chelsea highways of Fulham Road and the King’s Road. Most buildings on the square are neoGeorgian brick terraced housing. The south and east sides were entirely rebuilt in the 1930s, mostly by architect T A Darcy Braddell.

From 1893 to 1964, Chelsea Square had its own fire station – called Brompton – equipped with both steam and manual engines and a horse cart as backup. Legend has it that the station’s trusty dog could stamp out fires with its paws – a real firefighting Fido. The station was replaced by a new one on the King’s Road in the 1960s.

English artist Cecil Lawson painted a picture of the then Trafalgar Square in 1876, illustrating that Chelsea of that

era was only a small village.

American painter and hostess Ethel Sands, a founder member of the London Group, lived at two homes on Chelsea Square: she moved to No 18 after No 51 was destroyed by wartime bombs. Her best known paintings are The Chintz Couch and Tea with Sickert.

Currently for sale on the eastern side of the square is a grand house with almost 4500 sq ft of space on four floors – including basement storage – plus a 46ft driveway and a 46ft second floor roof terrace. There are six bedrooms, four bathrooms (three en suite), drawing room, dining room and family room. It also has a garage or gym.

By Bob Stonebridge Chelsea Square, Chelsea SW3, £11m, Savills 020 7730 0822

“ This magnificent house enjoys a south-west-facing aspect over Chelsea Square, and also has exclusive access to Chelsea Square garden” Noel de Keyzer, head of Savills Sloane Street Houses

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Three homes become one A Grade II listed Georgian townhouse on Bryanston Square may need some rearranging and updating as it currently contains three separate apartments.

More than 7800 sq ft of living space on five floors features grand room proportions, high ceilings and tall sash windows that fill the house with natural light.

Many of the main rooms have period fireplaces, and the Marylebone property also has working Georgian window shutters, decorative cornicing and herringbone old oak flooring.

A lift takes you from the lower ground floor to the third, and the house features a private and enclosed patio garden, as well as a large roof terrace off the first floor.

The lower ground floor is currently arranged as two bedrooms, two bathrooms, reception, study, three vaults and a kitchen. The ground floor has four more bedrooms, three bathrooms and guest WC. The first floor includes a drawing room and a kitchen and breakfast room, the second floor two receptions and a kitchen, and the third floor another four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Residents also have access to the private square gardens for a small annual fee.

Bryanston Square is extremely handy for the boutiques, shops and restaurants of trendy Marylebone High Street nearby, together with Oxford Street and the West End. Regent’s Park and Hyde Park are just a short walk away.

The square was originally laid out in 1810 and one of the main builders was David Porter, formerly official chimney sweep for Marylebone Village.

Bryanston Square, Marylebone W1, £12.5m, Knight Frank 020 3435 6440, Beauchamp Estates 020 7499 7722

“ This is a rare opportunity to buy one of the last remaining freehold houses on one of London’s finest garden squares” Christian Lock-Necrews, Knight Frank Marylebone

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HOLLYWOOD MEWS, CHELSEA SW10 Situated in this secure gated private mews just off Hollywood Mews, this is an exceptional two double bedroom freehold corner house, refurbished to the highest of standards.

(Approx. 1,235 sq ft / 114.73 sq m) RECEPTION ROOM • KITCHEN • UTILITY ROOM • MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM • STUDY DOUBLE BEDROOM WITH EN SUITE BATHROOM • OFF STREET PARKNG FOR 2 CARS

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OLD CHURCH STREET, CHELSEA SW3 An amazing 2-3 bedroom townhouse set within a secure gated development, just off Old Church Street in the heart of Old Chelsea.

(Approx. 1,270 sq ft / 118 sq m) ENTRANCE HALL • RECEPTION ROOM/THIRD BEDROOM • CLOAKROOM/SHOWER ROOM • DRAWING ROOM • KITCHEN • MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN SUITE BATHROOM • DOUBLE BEDROOM WITH EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM • SECURE UNDERGROUND PARKING

Leasehold – 940 years remaining

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BRAMERTON STREET, SW3 A superb white stucco fronted three bedroom house, situated on a quiet and leafy street off the King’s Road.

£3,100,000

REDCLIFFE GARDENS, SW10

£2,295,000

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A rare and exciting opportunity to purchase this impressive three bedroom apartment, forming part of this period building.

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1,603 sq ft / 149 sq m

CATHCART ROAD, SW10 An immaculately presented ground floor maisonette, with a glorious 48 foot garden.

£1,875,000

FINBOROUGH ROAD, SW10

£650,000

A stunning, extremely well designed and very light one bedroom flat.

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This 2 bedroom garden flat has the rare advantage of a private garden, and an off street parking space.

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This raised ground floor one bedroom flat has been the subject of extensive refurbishment.

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FAWCETT STREET, SW10 A very uncompromising two double bedroom maisonette, within a well positioned period building.

£1,250,000

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A stunning raised ground floor 2 bedroom flat in this prestigious road.

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CATHCART ROAD, SW10 This magnificent two double bedroom garden flat has been the subject of complete refurbishment.

823 sq ft / 76.46 sq m

£1,625,000

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ROLAND GARDENS, SW7 A beautifully presented penthouse apartment on the third and fourth floors of this period building.

1,410 sq ft / 130 sq m

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FINBOROUGH ROAD, SW10 This immaculate two double bedroom garden flat is exceptionally light, and has its own street entrance.

£825,000

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A well presented, one bedroom flat with a particularly well proportioned west facing reception room.

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513 sq ft / 47 sq m

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Builtfittings, originally in 1962 for the artist Johnedge Merton, Pound Househas is broadly A double home situated in the house ‘Pimlico combining luxurious period character and cutting design.

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Fantastic Freehold House | Master Bedroom Suite | Reception Room | Open-plan Kitchen and Sitting Room | Dining Room | Exceptional Sun Room | Over 3000 Sqft

Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land

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Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land

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Observatory site is a star location Sir James South was a member of the Royal College of Surgeons and was making a comfortable living from his large surgical practice when he married heiress Charlotte Ellis. Cosseted by her vast wealth, he decided to lay down his scalpel and follow his passion for astronomy instead.

South, one of the founders of the Astronomical Society, and his moneyed wife moved to Campden Hill and an 18th century mansion, former family seat of the Phillimores, in 1826. Here he created a magnificent observatory for some serious Kensington stargazing.

He went to Paris to buy a huge telescope lens, but it failed to work properly when a mounting expert installed it, and he later commissioned eminent engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel to supply a replacement and enlarge his observatory.

South died at home in 1867 and his astronomical instruments were sold three years later. Shortly after he went to join the stars, the Observatory Gardens development was built on the site of his former home and galaxy-watch station.

Currently for sale at the address is this twobedroom, two-bathroom apartment refurbished to high specifications. With its own private entrance, an underground parking space and 24-hour porterage, the apartment on the ground and lower ground floors offers superb entertaining space including an open

plan reception room, dining room and kitchen.

There’s an elegant master bedroom with built-in wardrobes on the lower ground floor, and the second bedroom suite has a study area with generous storage. The 1535 sq ft home north of Kensington High Street also offers wood floors throughout, Lutron lighting, and an AV system.

By Bob Stonebridge Observatory Gardens, Kensington W8, £3.3m or £1495 per week, Knight Frank 020 7938 4311

“ Stylishly refurbished to a high standard throughout, this sophisticated apartment offers high ceilings, wonderful period features and private parking” Mark Redfern, Knight Frank Kensington

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Eating al fresco in the contemporary garden The open plan lower ground floor has a bespoke designer kitchen linked to a family and TV room with two sets of doors out into the rear garden.

Facing south-west, the walled and stone-paved contemporary garden has plenty of space for al fresco dining and steps to an upper terrace.

This Victorian house on Portland Road, Holland Park, has 2400 sq ft of inside space on four floors including four bedrooms, two receptions, luxury master suite, and two vaults.

Holland Park tube is nearby.

Princedale Road, Holland Park W11, ÂŁ4.5m, KFH 020 3542 2111

Extra high and wide in Fulham Extra width, high ceilings and wide landings are the big attractions of a Victorian house in Whittingstall Road, Fulham.

Blending period and contemporary features, the end-of-terrace property offers more than 2700 sq ft of inside space on four floors plus a garage and eaves storage. There are double-glazed sash windows throughout, wood floors, and original fireplaces and cornicing.

Accommodation includes six bedrooms, three receptions, four bathrooms and front and rear gardens.

Whittingstall Road, Fulham SW6, ÂŁ2.5m, Winkworth 020 7736 8410

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Turner landscape Master landscape painter JMW Turner often painted sunsets by a tree in the gardens of Campden Hill Square, making the most of the square’s high vantage point. The highest point to the south slopes steeply down to the square’s northern boundary at Holland Park Avenue.

The square was originally named Hanson Square after builder Joshua Flesher Hanson – who lived at No 2 – and renamed Notting Hill Square when completed in the mid-1850s. It changed to its present name in 1893 after a petition by residents.

Spring wells and healthy living here drew people away from polluted Westminster and the City. A housing ad of the day tempted newcomers with the

message: “Do you suffer from acidity, heartburn or any other form of phthisis?

If so, come to Campden Hill and take the waters.”

For sale on the western side of this Georgian square is an ‘immaculately presented’ six-bedroom mid-terrace house with 3360 sq ft of space on four floors. An impressive ground floor family room leads to a kitchen and conservatory and out into the rear garden. A first floor drawing room overlooks the square and Turner’s tree.

By Bob Stonebridge Campden Hill Square, Kensington W8, £6.95m, Savills 020 7535 3300

Burlington beauty Fully restored and refurbished by the current owner, a two-bedroom, two-bathroom studio house is set in gated development between the New Kings Road and Fulham Road.

The high-spec property at Burlington Lodge Studios in Rigault Road, close to Putney Bridge tube station and the Hurlingham Club, features an open plan kitchen and reception area flooded with natural light.

Both bedrooms are en suite and the master bedroom includes a dressing room. The house also offers excellent storage space, a loft and a cellar, and total inside space is almost 1350 sq ft.

Burlington Lodge Studios, 48 Rigault Road, Fulham SW6, £1,395,000, Savills 020 7731 9400

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Park house delivers open views of Dulwich College Edward Alleyn, flamboyant actor and entrepreneur of the Elizabethan and Jacobean theatre, founded Dulwich College in 1619 with letters patent granted by James I. The impressive written order with its Great Seal of England still survives.

Named after the colourful impresario and leading actor of the Shakespearean era, Alleyn Park nearby is one of the prime residential roads in Dulwich. This magnificent seven-bedroom detached house at the address has superb uninterrupted views across the college, which was originally called Alleyn’s College of God’s Gift.

Set back from the road behind a front garden, the property currently for sale offers more than 5200 sq ft of living space as well as a large rear garden, indoor swimming pool, hard tennis court, and plenty of off-street parking on the in-and-out driveway.

Oak flooring runs through the large hallway into the formal dining room – with open fireplace – and throughout the impressive kitchen and breakfast

room. The contemporary Shaker style kitchen features a central island and breakfast bar with wood and granite worktops, integrated appliances and AGA cooker. A grand drawing room with open marble fireplace leads to a study and conservatory.

The first floor master bedroom has an en suite bathroom with roll-top bath, together with superb views of the college. There are four more double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a cloakroom on this floor. The second floor is perfect for children and has been converted to provide a shower room, two double bedrooms and a large study and family room. It has numerous access points to the excellent eaves storage space.

A major feature of this substantial property is the 128ft west-facing rear garden, which includes a large terrace and lawn surrounded by mature trees and shrubs.

Alleyn Park, West Dulwich SE21, £5m, Savills 020 8877 1222

“ This wonderful family home provides generous accommodation for family living and entertaining, and enjoys uninterrupted views over Dulwich College.”

Robin Chatwin, Savills Wandsworth

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REVIEW Oare, Wiltshire £2,750,000 FreehOld

Oare, Wiltshire £2,750,000 FreehOld

Located in the Wiltshire countryside and built in the 1960’s as a large, modern country house with far-reaching views and extremely flexible accommodation with potential to extend further.

Located in the Wiltshire countryside and built in the 1960’s as a large, modern country house with far-reaching views and extremely flexible accommodation with potential to extend further.

Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room

Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room

Oare, Wiltshire £2,750,000 FreehOld Located in the Wiltshire countryside and built in the 1960’s as a large, modern country house with far-reaching views and extremely flexible accommodation with potential to extend further.

Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room

Back-to-brick house renovation

This double fronted detached property has been subject to a total, back-to-brick refurbishment and has been carefully restored to an exceptional standard using the highest quality materials.

Meticulously planned interior design, state of the art Control 4 home automation, under floor heating, John Cullen designed digital lighting, CCTV, integrated and distributed HD video and sound systems and bespoke fittings, fixtures and joinery throughout create a modern living space within this family home. Of particular note is the impressive kitchen, with Meile appliances throughout, incorporating the family room with direct access through Shuko sliding doors to a south facing rear garden and beyond to off street, gated private parking.

There are two reception rooms offering excellent and flexible entertaining space. The master bedroom is particularly luxurious with a very large en-suite bathroom and separate dressing room. The remaining five double bedrooms (two with en-suite bathrooms) have been carefully designed to maximize the space and light.

The property is situated in the heart of West Putney Oare, Wiltshire £2,750,000 FreehOld on the corner of Castello Avenue and Hazlewell Road Located in the Wiltshire countryside built easy in thereach 1960’sofas a large,mainline modernstation countryand and and is within Putney house with far-reaching views and extremely flexible accommodation with potential to East Putney underground station. extend further.

Hazlewell SW15room £3,295,000 Freehold, Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden Road, room |London hall | drawing | four bedrooms Putney 020 8788 9295 | four bathrooms | garden roomWinkworth | hall | drawing room

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A country house in London Designed by celebrated English architect M H Baillie Scott, Oakfield was originally two lodges with a connecting arch, built in 1929. It led to a large mansion, also called Oakfield and designed by Scott, on a seven-acre estate on the edge of Wimbledon Village.

Born in Kent, Scott designed the decoration for the palace of the Grand Duke of Hesse at Darmstadt before making his name as a leading Arts and Crafts architect praised for his domestic work. “His planning was ingenious, with spaces freely flowing into each other,” writes James Stevens Curl in his Oxford Dictionary of Architecture.

Scott was renowned for his attention to detail, which can be seen at Oakfield in handsome external elevations and internal features such as the belfry, study fireplaces, small dining room, oak staircases, doors and other timberwork.

You approach the property via a long and private gated drive, shared with one other house, and on through its own gated driveway. It has a distinct country feel and features meticulously maintained landscaped gardens – watered by irrigation system – with neat lawns, borders and beds stocked with mature trees and shrubs. There are brick-paved paths and sitting areas for sunbathing and barbecues.

A glazed pool room contains a 33ft heated swimming pool with direct access from the house, and there’s a hard tennis court at the side. The property has a double garage, plenty of driveway parking, and CCTV security.

Total inside space of more than 6600 sq ft on two floors, plus loft storage, includes six bedrooms, five bath or shower rooms (four en suite), three receptions, sitting room with kitchenette, kitchen and breakfast room, conservatory, and galleried hall.

Oakfield, Somerset Road, Wimbledon SW19, £6.85m, Robert Holmes & Company, 020 8947 9833

“ This fine detached house designed by renowned architect M H Baillie Scott is set in lovely landscaped grounds with an indoor swimming pool and a hard tennis court” John Collard, Robert Holmes & Company

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We believe that our award winning agency is with thanks to the commitment and experience of our agents. We have built our reputation around the personal service they offer and it is this promise that is making us stand out as a new kind of agent.

Jacksons are delighted to announce that long-term staff members Christopher Cady and Nick Hignell have become Associate Directors of Jacksons. They currently oversee all aspects of Jacksons’ sales and lettings departments and you can contact them for advice on selling or letting your home on 020 8672 9077.

Director Simon Scott took some time out of their busy schedules to ask them a few questions about their careers.

How did you get into estate agency?

Chris: I was part of a graduate recruitment drive that Jacksons was undertaking in the summer of 2002, having graduated from Oxford Brooks I was largely in the dark over what my options were, so I looked to recruitment companies for advice. Within a few weeks I had started at Jacksons as a very green graduate and the rest, as they say, is history. It’s a decision I have not regretted for a single second.

Nick: My father and the Managing Director of Jacksons, Tony McVeigh, have been friends for over 20 years, so I was in and out of Jacksons in my early teens and by badgering the life out of Tony I was given a chance to prove my worth. I knew I would be good at the job and just needed a chance. I am lucky that I was given the opportunity and that Jacksons sourced staff from all kinds of backgrounds. I was seventeen when I started nearly 15 years ago, so it turned out well.

Why do you do what you do?

Chris and Nick: We could not do our jobs if we didn’t love it, this is the overriding factor. Initially and certainly when we first got into the industry it was a sixty to seventy hour week, with no days off and very late finishes. So, you have to love what you do to be able to cope with those hours. The company you are with and the ethos you have is also important. For us the job is about getting better and better and striving to improve on the service you provide. I think if we worked for other estate agents who cared less about their customers and more about the commission they take, then we probably would have chosen another career path.

What makes Jacksons different?

Chris and Nick: Everything, from the moment we answer the phone to the day that someone moves in or out of a property, the whole service we provide and experience we deliver is markedly different from other estate agents, this is ultimately what sets us apart. There are so many clones in our industry, all working for different companies but ultimately doing the same job. At Jacksons we see ourselves as the antithesis of estate agency, the counter proposition if you like. If you are bored or frustrated by the same old stories and lies, then we seek to bring clarity, transparency and honesty to an industry famed for the opposite.

We see that winning seven awards in the last two years at the ESTA’s as being evidence that this is working, as they are the only awards voted for by customers alone. Ourselves and the three owners of Jacksons are also all local people, we love South West London and will do all we can to promote it.

We are also very proud of the work that Jacksons do across the community with dozens of local schools, sports centres, clubs and societies.The money we raise and time we give is genuinely appreciated and whilst we don’t shout it from the rooftops, we know those who benefit are very pleased.

What has been your experience of the market so far this year?

Chris: My background has always been sales and clearly over the last six months everyone has seen a rise in prices and a renewed faith in property as an investment.

Beneath the surface though there are two interesting things happening; firstly a relaxation in the types of mortgage products people can get and the amount of deposit you will require and, secondly, a marked rise in the types of buyers we are seeing.

This combination of more buyers (i.e. first time purchasers, rental investors, developers and overseas buyers) and a relaxed mortgage market has simply led to there once again being more demand than supply. From our perspective, though, there seems to be a more sustainable and manageable growth rather than the crazy times we have seen in the past, which will once again make bricks and mortar the best investment you can make.

Nick: I oversee the lettings department at Jacksons and my close work with Chris has led to us always being able to create the best circumstances for our clients.

At present the lettings market seems to be seeing the opposite trends to sales, which is largely how it goes, as one market rises the other sees an opposing trend. However, as lettings agents who have been renting property for over 18 years – as opposed to our competitors who only got involved to cover a tough sales market – we have seen markets like this before and are more than equipped to cope.

When there are less tenants than property, this is when a letting agent earns their fees, so that they reduce void periods and get the best price they can – but you have to pick an agent with experience.

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Sympathetic Victorian restoration A beautifully presented terraced Victorian family home which has been extensively and sympathetically updated and extended, whilst retaining some delightful original features and at the same time catering for the modern family living.

To the front of the house the garden has been fully restored with period style railings and a tessellated tiled path leads to stone steps up to a stained glass front door. Once inside the bright hallway with original chequered tile floor opens into a splendid formal dining room with a feature fireplace, wood stripped floorboards as well as sash windows and ornamental corniced ceilings. Leading through towards the rear of the ground floor is a wide family room which in turn leads into a superb fitted kitchen/dining room, it has been extended to its full width and benefits from an atrium bathing the room in a wealth of natural light. Bifold doors open onto a secluded walled south facing rear garden.

The family room also provides access to a full size basement which offers extensive storage space plus a utility area and could be converted into a habitable space subject to the necessary consents. Over the first and second floors there are four double bedrooms served by two bathrooms, (one en-suite) plus a further separate W.C. In addition there is a useful study area.

Calbourne Road, SW12, £1,295,000.

Marketed through the Jacksons Estate Agents, Wandsworth Common office. 0208 672 9077.

‘ A truly fine example of a Victorian family home which has been lovingly renovated to encompass the best of modern design with a host of period features.’

Christopher Cady, Associate Director Jacksons Estate Agents

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...the word Special report by Tony McVeigh, Managing director of Jacksons Estate Agents

Lessons to be learned from the new boom Across the wide spectrum that is the London housing market, the last six months has seen us witness a meteoric change in all aspects of estate agency.

From lettings and property management to sales, 18-year-old records at Jacksons have been broken month after month as we continue to spread our net wider across South West London.

According to the latest figures, property in the area is being bought at the fastest pace since the peak of the housing boom in 2007. And demand is such that homes are selling more than twice as quickly as the average 8.6 weeks needed for property across the country overall, according to the Hometrack study.

The figures also show that sellers are achieving more than 96 per cent of the asking price — the highest proportion for six years — while prices also rose fastest, growing by 0.9 per cent for the second month in a row.

While this is all fantastic for Jacksons and its customers, what information and lessons can be gained from these facts and how do we see the market changing?

Firstly, it is largely inevitable that there would be changes to the sales market. After many years of a market that was seasonal at best and darn hard work at worst, it is no surprise to see large increases in property values and a huge rise in the numbers of property purchasers who are registering with our offices.

The demographic of buyers is also on the increase.

Only two years ago the majority of purchasers would have already bought a property previously, or were lucky enough to wield a very high deposit in order to secure lending.

As these lending restrictions have slackened, the types of buyers we see have changed almost overnight, leading to many more options for your average property seller, a surge in the number of properties being sold, and a dearth in property numbers as a result.

Such changes in the types of buyers we see has led to a rise in the numbers of first-time buyers, buy-to-let investors and property developers coming back to the market once again. This has a far-reaching impact and one that is only good for homeowners and the market as a whole.

This confidence in housing as an investment is very

good for the lettings market. While we tend to see more properties coming onto the market and fewer tenants registering with us, this is a prime market for those who are experts in lettings, rather than those companies who added lettings to their services when times were tough.

A rise in property numbers and a drop in tenants lends itself to agents with large portfolios and the skill to navigate such a market and, more importantly, companies that have gained experience from such markets before.

Once again such times are very good for landlords as long as they pick the right agent. Having been in the estate agency industry for over 25 years, I can confidently say I have witnessed all market types at first hand.

The first six months of 2013 show that we are now involved in a sustainable, productive and rising housing market. This will benefit not simply a select few, but will continue to retain a certain measure of restraint to benefit homeowners, buyers, tenants and landlords alike.

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“ Having been in the estate agency industry for over 25 years, I can confidently say I have witnessed all market types at first hand.”

Tony McVeigh, Managing Director of Jacksons Estate Agents

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Nightingale Triangle

Family home

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Calbourne Road, SW12 A beautiful family home which has been sympathetically updated and extended to provide a large amount of accommodation in a prime location. Over three floors you will find four bedrooms, two bathrooms, reception room, spacious kitchen and rear garden. This is a truly splendid property in the heart of the Nightingale Triangle.

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Balham 020 8675 6565

Putney Opening 2013

Wandsworth 020 8875 8899

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

Earlsfield 020 8971 7070

Tooting 020 8767 0522

Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

Newly renovated

Gorgeous house

Alderbrook Road, SW12 This double-fronted Victorian house has been newly renovated and refurbished to exacting standards. The terraced house boasts beautiful oak finishes, built-in appliances and a mood lightning installation. A galleried staircase has amazing light via a series of sash windows and skylights. The four double-bedroom, three-storey home also has three bathrooms, a reception room, kitchen, dining area and rear garden.

£1,150,000 Freehold Balham 020 8675 6565

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Tierney Road, SW2 A simply wonderful home which offers a staggering amount of space and versatile accommodation. With a floor space of over 3000 square foot this is a home that would suit a family for a number of years. Retaining many of its original features this five bedroom, two bathroom property is exceptional in every way.

ÂŁ999,950 Freehold Streatham 020 8677 9900

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Balham 020 8675 6565

Putney Opening 2013

Wandsworth 020 8875 8899

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

Earlsfield 020 8971 7070

Tooting 020 8767 0522

Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

Stunning condition

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Prime location Aldren Road, SW17 This wonderful three bedroom family home is located on one of the most sought after roads in the Earlsfield area. This Victorian property has been thoughtfully and respectfully extended to both the rear and above too add to the living and bedroom space. This is a superb property and very rare to the market.

£725,000 Freehold Earlsfield 020 8971 7070

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Telford Park

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Kirkstall Road, SW2 Situated in the heart of the Telford Park Conservation area a stunning three bedroom, two bathroom Victorian apartment which has been renovated and extended with meticulous attention to detail throughout and offers a luxurious contemporary feel. Further to two bedrooms are a large reception room, kitchen and rear garden.

ÂŁ699,950Â Guide Price Streatham 020 8677 9900

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Tooting 020 8767 0522 Wandsworth 020 8875 8899 Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077 Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

Lovingly restored

Great location

Sugden Road, SW11 Lovingly restored to an exacting standard, this split level two double bedroom, two bathroom Victorian conversion is situated in one of the most desirable roads in Clapham Common Northside. Sugden Road is a stones throw from Clapham Common, the trendy Northcote Road and Clapham Junction Station.

ÂŁ625,000Â Leasehold Battersea 020 7924 2255

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Great location Alderbrook Road, SW12 Very rarely do such lovingly looked after and well presented homes reach the lettings market.

This property will be ideal for a family looking to relocate or a company looking to house an executive, such is the quality of its location, condition, size and features. There are five bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over three floors.

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Tooting 020 8767 0522 Wandsworth 020 8875 8899 Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077 Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

Hyde Farm location

Great house Hydethorpe Road, SW12

A larger than average four bedroom family home located in the Hyde Farm estate in Balham, one of the most peaceful and unique Victorian estates in South West London. Over three floors you will find four bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen breakfast room, through reception room and garden.

ÂŁ750Â per week Balham 020 8675 6565

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Bright and spacious Four bedrooms

Brenda Road, SW17 A very large and spacious four bedroom Victorian home located on a quiet residential street close to Wandsworth Common rail station and Tooting Bec underground. Over three floors there are four bedrooms, two bathrooms, through reception room, kitchen breakfast room, pantry and rear garden.

£675 per week Tooting 020 8767 0522

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Tooting 020 8767 0522 Wandsworth 020 8875 8899 Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077 Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

Immaculate order

Family home Barrow Road, SW16

This wonderful five bedroom family home is in immaculate order throughout and would be an ideal property for a family relocating to London or a corporate executive who seeks a large residence. Close to transport links in a quiet residential area, this property boasts five bedrooms, two bathrooms, reception room, dining room, open plan kitchen breakfast room, and rear garden.

ÂŁ650Â per week Streatham 020 8677 9900

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In the small Gloucestershire village of Tresham, a property at Burden Court has been converted from an 18th century corn barn that once formed part of Burden Court Farm.

The conversion took place around 25 years ago to create a superb five-bedroom home with views across rolling Cotswold countryside. The south-facing garden is around two-thirds of an acre with a sweeping, gated gravel driveway. Sitting on the highest point of the Cotswold Escarpment, the property looks out towards Badminton Estate to the south and Bristol and the Severn Bridges to the west.

Inside, the home features bespoke handmade doors throughout and a circular staircase. Original beams have been reclaimed from the former barns, and a carved stone fireplace echoes the curved wall in the sitting room.

London 114 miles.

Burden Court, Tresham, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, £725,000, Perry Bishop 01453 836736

Manor Farm Cottage is a newly built detached home in Hampshire – on the western edge of the New Forest – that serves elevated views of garden and paddock.

This four-bedroom house in the village of Burley, south-east of the town of Ringwood, has a reception hall and study area leading to a sitting room and impressive kitchen, family and dining room.

The main bedroom has an en suite bathroom and balcony and bedroom two has an en suite shower room. The property also includes a detached double garage, large enclosed barn, and ample parking.

London 95 miles.

Manor Farm Cottage, Forest Road, Burley, Ringwood, Hampshire, guide price £1.95m, Hayward Fox 01425 638656

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Box house offers bed and breakfast On the edge of the village of Box, on the outskirts of Bath, stands an elegant period detached house that’s now ready for an update.

Set in attractive gardens featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the property includes a separate annexe and lodge house currently used for bed and breakfast accommodation.

The main house has four bedrooms, three reception rooms, a grand dining hall, and plenty of parking. The B&B annexe has three bedrooms and the lodge house two studio rooms.

London 103 miles.

The Hermitage, Bath Road, Box, £985,000, Cobb Farr Residential 01225 333332

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Anne stayed here According to historical rumour, Anne of Cleves, fourth wife of Henry VIII, spent the night at Rivenhall Place on her way to marrying the legendary Tudor monarch.

Certain wooden panels in the house, decorated with tulips, support this story. Although she was a German princess, Anne of Cleves – played by British soul singer Joss Stone in the recent TV series The Tudors – dressed in the ornate Dutch fashions popular in Germany at the time.

Rivenhall Place is a magnificent Grade II* listed country home providing 12,000 sq ft of living space. Described as ‘one of the finest houses in Essex’, the property is located down a 500yard private and tree-lined drive set in secluded and tranquil 70-acre parkland designed by Sir Humphrey Repton.

The house has been comprehensively renovated to provide exceptional entertaining space. The current owners have re-modelled and refurbished the property to incorporate every modern comfort and convenience while conserving its historic fabric.

Original fixtures and fittings retained include decorative cornicing, exposed and painted panelling, original brass

door furniture, window seats, polished York stone flags and fine fireplaces. The home has been updated with limestone flooring, underfloor heating, handmade kitchen, and bedroom and bathroom furniture. It includes eight bedrooms, five bathrooms, four receptions, tennis court, and heated outdoor pool.

Rivenhall Place is mainly Georgian construction added onto an existing Tudor house, and contains re-set 16th and 17th century panelling from the original Tudor building. Artists Hogarth and Landseer and writers Richard Brinsley Sheridan and Joseph Addison are among a number of cultural figures who have spent time at the house.

London 55 miles.

Rivenhall Place, Park Road, Rivenhall, Essex, guide price £5.5m, JacksonStops & Staff 01473 218218

“ One of the finest houses in Essex, this is an immaculate and fully restored Grade II-star listed country home set in magnificent parkland” Jonathan Penn, Jackson-Stops & Staff Ipswich

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With origins dating back to the 16th century, Olivers is a charming country house that’s mainly Victorian Arts and Crafts in style with later additions. Brick and stone elevations are half tile hung under a clay-tiled roof with imposing gables and large casement windows.

Internally the property boasts many fine features including high ceilings, fireplaces, oak flooring and exposed timbers. Generous ground floor living space is well suited to entertaining: a superb reception hall sets the scene and leads to four formal reception rooms, each enjoying garden views.

A vaulted kitchen and breakfast room has a four-oven oil and electric Aga and adjacent family room. On the first floor are five bedrooms and

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In Olivers garden three bathrooms, each with individual character and delightful views across the gardens.

Grounds of 1.62 acres enjoy a south-westerly aspect at the rear with views towards the Hascombe Hills, the church and across the village duck pond. From a deep York stone terrace, extensive lawns are interspersed with mature shaped yew hedging, herbaceous and shrub borders, and specimen trees. There’s also a heated outdoor swimming pool, detached garage and workshop.

London 41 miles.

Olivers, Church Lane, Hascombe, Godalming, Surrey, guide price £2.45m, Grantley 01483 893939

London Lodge London Lodge from the late 19th Century is a Grade II listed house originally designed for Lord Rothschild, probably by Tring architect William Huckvale.

Its architectural features make the building something of a work of art. Designed in Jacobean style, this highly ornate house has steep roofs, black and white timbered elevations, and tall redbrick chimneys.

Original, hand-carved oak pilasters decorate the first floor and porch, while twin gabled wings protrude in a V-shape from the front elevation. Inside, the entrance hall runs the entire depth of the three-bedroom house.

Grounds cover more than a third of an acre.

London 35 miles.

London Lodge, Tring Park, Tring, Hertfordshire, guide price £750,000, Nash Partnership 01442 820420

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Stabling in Norfolk HILL VIEWS With a four-acre paddock and gardens, a detached cottage in Gloucestershire has superb views from an elevated position on Coopers Hill.

Dating back to the 18th century, it has inglenooks, window seats and exposed timbers. It also offers a double garage and a large paddock, and previously gained planning permission for a two-storey extension.

London 108 miles.

Braeside, Coopers Hill, Gloucestershire, £595,000, Perry Bishop 01242 246980

If you’re looking for equestrian facilities, a Norfolk barn conversion comes with more than four acres of land and features American-style indoor and outdoor stabling.

There are six standard boxes as well as a 30m by 40m ménage with sand and rubber surface for both dressage and jumping. The nearby paddock has a round pen for loose training, and there are four more paddocks, each with watering.

Astons Barn itself, in the village of Pulham St Mary, offers five bedrooms, three en suite bathrooms, sitting room, garden room, and kitchen and dining room.

London 112 miles.

Astons Barn, Pulham St Mary, Diss, Norfolk, £695,000, Musker McIntyre 01379 644822

Brook is extended Brook House, on the edge of the Wiltshire village of Biddestone, dates back to around 1720 and has been restored and extended by the current owner.

A sweeping gravel driveway takes you to the fivebedroom house with its mellow stone elevations beneath a stone-tiled roof. Period features inside include robust beamed ceilings and fireplaces.

There are limestone and French oak floors throughout the ground floor, and at the heart of the house is a homely kitchen with large breakfast bar and Aga cooker. The orangery has underfloor heating and leads out onto a south-facing terrace.

Set in grounds of three acres, the property includes a tennis court, double carport and meadow.

London 101 miles.

Brook House, Biddestone, Wiltshire, £1.55m, Pritchards 01225 466225

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An immaculate Listed Grade II* country house set in magnificent parkland 12,000 sq ft of accommodation.

Exceptional reception hall, 4 reception rooms, 8 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms (3 en suite), shower room. 3 bedroom annexe cottage. Garaging, outbuildings, heated pool, tennis court, formal gardens, parkland and lake. In all about 70 acres.

Guide price: ÂŁ5,500,000.

Essex Rivenhall Access A12 about 3 miles Witham about 3 miles (London Liverpool Street about 44 mins) Chelmsford & Colchester about 14 miles Stansted Airport about 22 miles

Ipswich office - Tim Dansie

London office - Dawn Carritt

01473 218218

020 7664 6646

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An historically important Listed house with stunning views over the Blackmore Vale Dorset

Hall, study, drawing room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, master bedroom with en suite shower room and dressing room, 4 further bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, potential annexe basement, cellar. Garage, formal gardens and kitchen garden.

Shaftesbury Close to the town centre Period features Sherborne about 16 miles Salisbury about 18 miles Bath about 33 miles

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A beautifully restored period house on the edge of the Ridgeway with stunning views Wiltshire

Marbled hall, 3 further reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, master and guest bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, 3 further bedrooms, 2 further bathrooms, cellar. Annexe/studio, garaging, gardens and paddocks. In all about 9 acres.

EPC rating F

Foxhill Swindon about 5 miles Marlborough about 9 miles M4 (J15) about 4 miles Refurbished and modernised About 5,276 sq ft

Newbury office

01635 45501

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01483 893939

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Chiddingfold, Surrey An exceptional grade II listed country house in extensive grounds • 5 reception rooms • Kitchen/breakfast room • 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms (5 suites) • Cottage, wonderful barn, about 16 acres

Guide price £2.95 million

East Clandon, Surrey A beautiful period home only 25 miles from central London • 3 reception rooms • 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • 2 bedroom cottage • Garaging, swimming pool, lovely gardens – about 1.7 acres. (EPC – F)

Guide price £2.25 million

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Wonersh, Surrey A superbly presented family house in beautifully mature gardens • 3 main reception rooms • Kitchen/breakfast room • 6 bedrooms, 4 bath/shower rooms, study • Double garage, large terrace and glorious gardens – 0.6 acre. (EPC – D)

Guide price £1.95 million

Holmbury St Mary, Surrey Striking Victorian village house with direct access onto The Hurtwood • 5 reception rooms • Kitchen/breakfast room • 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 suites) • Double garage, gardens and grounds – 0.55 acre. (EPC – E)

Guide price £1.45 million

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Garbolisham, Norfolk Oieo £745,000

Loddon, Norfolk

A substantial single storey property currently run as a successful bed and breakfast business.

Accessed along a shingle drive the property is situated in a partly wooded setting with gardens extending to 1.5 acres (sts) and is pleasantly situated on the edge of the village of Garbolisham. EPC: E.

An impressive Georgian house with period features and later additions, providing spacious accommodation with 6 bedrooms, 5 reception rooms. All set in beautiful gardens, with outbuildings, workshop and garage. No onward chain. EPC: E.

Guest Lounge • Bar • Dining Room • Six Bedrooms • Two Bedroom Self Contained Annexe • One Bedroom Annexe • Staff Accommodation • Adjacent Two Bedroom Bungalow • Gardens and Grounds Extending to about 1.5 acres (sts) Diss Office 01379 644822 info@muskermcintyre.co.uk

£695,000 SOLD

Entrance hall • Study/Library • Drawing room • Sitting room • Dining room • Kitchen/ Breakfast room • Cellar • Gym room • Master bedroom with dressing room & en suite bathroom • 5 further bedrooms • Attractive fireplaces • 2 bathrooms • 2 further WCs • Gardens including feature ‘knot garden’ • Garage & Workshop • Gravelled driveway with parking • Wonderful location close to the Norfolk Broads • Excellent Schools locally, both state (Hobart High School) and private (Langley School)

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Loddon Office 01508 521110 info@muskermcintyre.co.uk

Rushall, Norfolk

£460,000

Spacious, well appointed and beautifully presented, this stunning four bedroom detached residence was built in 2005 to a high specification and boasts over 3200 sq ft of living accommodation with ground floor master suite and first floor guest suite, each with ensuites; two further bedrooms, two generously proportioned reception rooms, fabulous kitchen/breakfast room and gorgeous landscaped gardens. EPC: D. Reception hall • Cloakroom • Drawing room • Dining room • Kitchen/breakfast room • Utility room • Downstairs master bedroom • Ensuite bathroom • Upstairs guest bedroom • Ensuite shower room • 2 further double bedrooms • Family bathroom • Galleried landing • Professionally landscaped gardens • Extensive driveway parking • Double garage/workshop Harleston Office 01379 882535 info@muskermcintyre.co.uk

Henstead, Suffolk

£1,150,000

Henstead Hall is an Impressive detached Grade II listed property set in 13 acres, with approximately 14,000 sqft of spacious and flexible accommodation. The West Wing of 7,000 sqft has undergone a meticulous program of refurbishment giving you 8 bedrooms, 4 reception rooms and has an abundance of character. The East Wing has a further 7,000 sqft with planning permission to convert into two separate dwellings or you could integrate it back into a 14,000 sqft house with over 14 bedrooms and 8 reception rooms.

West Wing: Entrance hall • Sitting Room • Drawing room • Ball Room/Dining room • Kitchen/Breakfast room • Games Room • Eight Bedrooms • Four Bathrooms • WC • Lift to first Floor. East Wing: Six/Seven bedrooms • Five Reception Rooms • Two Bathrooms • Or two separate dwelling Loddon Office 01508 521110 info@muskermcintyre.co.uk

Simon McIntyre Bungay Office Tel. 01986 888160

Joanna McIntyre Loddon Office Tel. 01508 521110

Jodi MacKenzie Beccles Office Tel. 01502 710180

Justin North Diss Office Tel. 01379 644822

Andrew Neil Halesworth Office Tel. 01986 888205

Richard Clarke Harleston Office Tel. 01379 882535

Matthew Chapple Norwich Office Tel. 01603 859343

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Widcombe, Bath

ÂŁ850,000

A beautifully presented and fully refurbished five bedroom end of terrace Grade II listed townhouse, with stunning landscaped gardens

and a large double garage, forming part of an elegant terrace and located in a highly sought after residential position within a five minute level walk of Bath city centre.

Bath Office

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Retreat to England’s beautiful shires Only 60 minutes by train to London

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The Old School House

£649,995

This very special period residence occupies an enviable position within one of the county’s most idyllic hamlets of Grafton Underwood, complete with village stream.

The grounds are extensive with wrap around gardens offering privacy with manicured lawns, swimming pool and the Church spire providing an inspiring back drop.

Kettering 01536 417888

Old Dairy

£359,950

This fabulous stone residence is brimming with charm and character which has created an inspirational interior with a high specification finish. The village of Rushton offers picturesque countryside, fabulous walks yet has the benefits of a thriving primary school and popular public house.

Kettering 01536 417888

A period drama!

£349,950

This dramatic detached Grade II listed cottage is located in the village of Gretton, and is surrounded by the beautiful Welland Valley. There is an abundance of character with exposed timber beams, Inglenook fireplaces, latch doors, thatched roof and a detached stone built annex.

Corby 01536 409717

Nature’s your neighbour

£405,000

This luxury designed ‘Charles Church’ stone family residence is located in the village of Stanion and affords stunning views over the neighbouring countryside with a high quality and stylish interior with five bedrooms, conservatory, penthouse suite and attractively landscaped gardens.

Corby 01536 409717

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Retreat to England’s beautiful shires Only 60 minutes by train to London

Offices in Corby ◆ Kettering ◆ Market Harborough sales@hendersonconnellan.co.uk

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£425,000

Gardeners Lodge

Gardeners Lodge is a newly constructed three bedroom detached residence which offers a clean lined contemporary design both inside and out. The property has been built to an extremely high standard by a well-regarded local builder and offers a vast open plan feel throughout with large vaulted ceilings, skylight windows and a stunning galleried mezzanine landing.

Market Harborough 01858 410400

A masterful conversion

£695,000

Discretely located in conservation area of Old Broughton Village this quite outstanding ironstone and brick barn conversion is constructed to an exceptional standard. Displaying extraordinary accommodation set in picturesque and tranquil country gardens with open countryside and the church spire providing the perfect backdrop.

Kettering 01536 417888

Priests House

£495,000

Set in beautiful gated grounds at the heart of the village of Caldecott this pretty grade II listed stone residence provides a stylish interior with four bedrooms and a small self-contained annex which is linked to the property.

Corby 01536 409717

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For Sale

01249 701900

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Kington St Michael

£945,000

Broadstone, Corsham

£415,000

Kington St Michael

£275,000

Fairhaven, Atworth

£249,950

A wonderful conversion of a former Coach House retaining immense charm and character, enjoying a tranquil position within the former grounds of Kington Manor which is on the edge of this thriving village only 3 miles from the M4 J17. Award winning Pub within walking distance! Approx 3400 sq ft. Bath c. 14 miles.

A fabulous stone built single storey 2 bedroom barn conversion quietly tucked away in this most popular village which is ideally placed for easy access to Chippenham and the M4 motorway junction 17. Low maintainence character property in lovely village location. Approx 780 sq ft. Bath c.14 miles.

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An absolutley delightful and deceptively large 4 bedroom semi detached character cottage on the outskirts of Corsham with countryside views to the front and rear. Secluded garden with garage and parking. A dog walkers paradise, yet close enough to walk to Corsham’s historic high street and amenities, this property offers the best of both worlds. Approx 1790 sq ft.

Charming period cottage retaining immense character with delightful easily maintained and secluded garden close to unspoilt countryside on the edge of this most popular village. Perfect second home, holiday let or week end bolt hole! Approx 889 sq ft. Bath c.9 miles.

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Fine Historic Farmhouse 5 Bedrooms Peaceful Setting Delightful Views Gardens & Paddock

£699,000

Yelverton 01822 855055

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Superb Restored Water Mill 4 Bedrooms; 2 Receptions Dartmoor Village close to moors 2-storey Workshop/Garage EPC Rating 53 Band E

Okehampton 01837 52371

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Charming Period House 4 Double Bedrooms; 3 Receptions Lovingly Refurbished Attractive Courtyard & Large Gardens EPC Rating 43 Band E Kingsbridge 01548 857879

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Embracing forest, town & coast

T: 01590 675875 W: www.caldwells.uk.com E: sales@caldwells.uk.com

Escape to privacy and tranquility...

...Ideal for riding and sailing enthusiasts...

Eastwoods is a superb estate in the heart of the New Forest approaching 40 acres, within just 6 to 8 minutes drive from Lymington town, its facilities and marinas. In the outstanding location between Mount Pleasant and Shirley Holms, virtually bordering the forest, the long drive leads to a delightful secluded family home in an elevated position with uninterrupted views over the estate.

The diverse and quality landscape encompasses both considerable outbuildings and substantial stables. Located in the very best part of the New Forest and easily accessible to the sailing delights of Lymington, the equestrian attractions of this property, its privacy and the very easy access to London by car or train make this a ideal home for a family with wide interests.

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We cover an area across West Oxfordshire and into the Cotswolds – from weekend bolt holes to country farm houses

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Burford £850,000

Burford £489,950

Impressive detached home with spectacular views

Well presented three bedroomed cottage

Burford £499,950

Charlbury £750,000

Charming, beautifully presented three bed period home

Character detached house in a non estate position

Great Rollright

Little Barrington

Barn conversion with garden & parking

£425,000

£250,000

Grade II listed cottaged in a very pretty location

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Bishopstone • Wiltshire

Located in a small rural village, this 18th century former corn barn has been beautifully converted to present a fantastic five bedroom home with far reaching views across rolling Cotswold countryside. The south facing garden is approximately 2/3 acre with a sweeping, gated gravel driveway offering an open and striking approach.

EPC Rating: D

Superbly situated in the heart of this unspoilt village, a rare and exciting opportunity to purchase a Grade II listed converted watermill, which offers flexible accommodation arranged over four floors with potential for the addition of an annexe on the lower ground floor.

£725,000

£700,000 Faringdon Office: 01367 240356

Nailsworth Office: 01453 836736

Cirencester • Gloucestershire

Calcot • Gloucestershire

A very attractive and extended four bedroom 1930’s detached family home in a very sought after location within easy reach of the town centre, yet close to open countryside. Reception hall, dual aspect sitting room, conservatory and an excellent kitchen with an adjacent family/breakfast room. Superb landscaped gardens, garage and ample parking. EPC Rating: D

Converted from two late Victorian cottages, this rural four bedroom family house just three miles from Tetbury has super rural views, two bath/shower rooms, large conservatory, super gardens (0.32 acre) and a detached double garage with workshop above. NO ONWARD CHAIN. EPC Rating: F

£795,000

£500,000 Tetbury Office: 01666 504418

Cirencester Office: 01285 655355

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ITALY ‘Old Tuscan Farmhouse’ Old Tuscan farmhouse beautifully renovated and full of character, situated in the hills north of Lucca. The position is secluded but within easy reach of Barga (3km). Set on three floors the accommodation consists of three bedrooms, three reception rooms and two bathrooms. There is a huge loggia for outside dining, a large garden with vines and an amazing view overlooking the medieval town of Barga and La Pania Mountain.

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REVIEW LOFTY RENOVATION A short walk from Oxford Street, a onebedroom property in Fitzrovia’s Newman Passage has recently been transformed into a loft-style apartment.

The home has a private entrance and two floors of living space connected by a spiral staircase, with the first floor featuring an open plan bespoke kitchen, reception and dining area.

Up on the second floor, the master bedroom has a secondary living area, built-in wardrobes, bathroom and private roof terrace.

The spiral stairs also lead to a second roof terrace – with a view of the BT Tower – at the top of the 1140 sq ft apartment.

Newman Passage, Fitzrovia W1, £1495 per week furnished, Savills 020 7578 5100

Cool in Portobello A world away from the shining towers of many central London developments, Portobello Square is a stylish mix of contemporary, low-rise apartments and mews houses only four minutes from two tube stations and ten minutes from Notting Hill.

Close to Portobello Road, the highspec homes are designed to be ‘cool, contemporary and spacious’, featuring open plan living space with wood flooring, modern kitchen with integrated appliances, and high quality bathrooms “But what really sets Portobello Square apart from many new developments is its beautiful new parkland,” reports Ledian Kuci, manager of Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings Hyde Park office.

“Young professionals looking for an apartment to rent near Notting Hill or trendy Ladboke Grove will find the open

green spaces of Portobello Square hard to resist, especially as most apartments also have their own balcony,” he said.

“Portobello Square is a major regeneration project, restoring the area’s original street patterns and creating a vibrant new community with a village-like feel, complete with its own smart shops, cafes and restaurants.”

Portobello Square, Notting Hill W11, one-bed apartments £450 to £500 per week, two-bed apartments £650 per week, three-bed mews houses £900 per week, Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings 020 3468 2008

Student season Hyde Park office of Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings is currently seeing high demand for properties in Marylebone, Mayfair, and especially close to Hyde Park itself.

“One and two bed properties are most sought-after but we’re also busy with families looking for large houses around Notting Hill,” said office manager Ledian Kuci (pictured).

“This is also the start of student season, with students looking for a home before the start of the university term in September. New-build developments in Paddington, Regents Park and Fitzrovia are popular due to their proximity to colleges.

Notting Hill is another favourite, with students getting together to share properties with three or four double bedrooms,” he said. “The relocation market is getting busier and again the focus is on Marylebone, Mayfair and Hyde Park. We’re starting to see shortages of housing stock in these areas so are always looking for new instructions.”

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Cornwall Gardens SW7 A Fabulous newly refurbished 2140 sq ft THREE BEDROOM HOUSE incorporating a high level of technology with generous entertaining space and occupying a coveted corner position on the westerly terrace of this sought after garden square.

Available end September for Long Let

Unfurnished £2600 per week

Courtfield Gardens, SW7 A Smart refurbished TWO BEDROOM 600 sq ft FLAT on the top floor of a period building with views over the garden and LIFT. Available now for Long Let

Unfurnished £575 per week

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Grosvenor Waterside, SW1 A Stunning SIXTH Floor 1000 sq ft THREE BEDROOM FLAT in a fabulous position in the development with excellent natural light and a terrace overlooking the Central Dock with far reaching views.

Available now for Long Let

Unfurnished £1150 per week

Queens Gate Gardens, SW7 A Charming 1400 Sq ft TWO BEDROOM Ground and Garden flat quietly situated and benefitting from fabulous light from an expansive reception window and stairs down to a Private Patio with original mural.

Available now for Long Let

Furnished £1100 per week

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£950 per week Unfurnished

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A fabulous newly refurbished 2 bedroom, third floor flat [lift] in well-maintained Dutch-style converted house, available immediately for a long let.

A stunning and spacious [approx 950 sq/ft] one bedroom flat in this prestigious new development located in the heart of Knightsbridge.

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A charming three bedroom mews house in Belgravia, measuring approximately 1,298 sq/ ft with private parking and in close proximity to Sloane Square.

A light and spacious 3/4 bedroom [1,786 sq ft] maisonette located in this prestigious gated development with full concierge services, underground parking, use of gym and swimming pool.

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BROMPTON SQUARE, KNIGHTSBRIDGE, SW3 £2,850 per week – Unfurnished A charming house in a fantastic location on this sought after garden square in Knightsbridge, with easy walking distance to both Knightsbridge and South Kensington tube stations and Hyde Park.

3 reception rooms. 3/4 bedrooms. 3 bathrooms. Kitchen / breakfast room. Cloakroom. Patio garden.

1st floor terrace. Approx 2546 sq/ft.

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Warwick Square Mews SWI £3,150,000 Share of Freehold

A fabulous period house that has recently been refurbished throughout in the highly sought-after Pimlico Grid.

A unique mews house combined with a garden flat which has undergone complete renovation.

5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 shower rooms, Cloakroom, 2 reception rooms, Kitchen, Roof terrace, Balcony, Patio, EPC: D.

3 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Reception room, Kitchen, Study, Cloakroom, Patio, Access to private gardens, EPC: C.

Pimlico Sales 020 7931 8200 pimlicosales@dng.co.uk

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Cadogan Gardens SW3 £2,150,000 Leasehold

Queens Gardens W2 £1,650,000 Share of Freehold

A bright third floor, with entrance on the second, triple aspect flat with a roof terrace, green views and wooden floors throughout.

A wonderful three bedroom top floor apartment (with lift) located in this attractive well-maintained garden square.

2 bedrooms, 2 shower rooms, Studio style reception room, Kitchen, Roof terrace, Caretaker, EPC: F.

3 bedrooms, Bathroom, Shower room, Kitchen/dining room, Terrace, Lift, EPC: D.

Chelsea Sales 020 7225 1225 chelseasales@dng.co.uk

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Draycott Place SW3 £1,500,000 Leasehold

Harrington Gardens SW7 £995,000 Leasehold

A two bedroom penthouse flat with direct lift access and wonderful views in a red brick building.

A stunning and bright flat in Harrington Gardens offering wonderfully proportioned living accommodation.

Master bedroom, Second bedroom, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Balcony, Lift, EPC: E.

Bedroom, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Dining area, Communal garden access, EPC: B.

Chelsea Sales 020 7225 1225 chelseasales@dng.co.uk

Kensington Gate Sales 020 7581 1152 kengatesales@dng.co.uk

Greenside Road W12 £725,000 Share of Freehold

Greyhound Road W6 £399,950 - £695,000 Leasehold

A delightful and spacious split-level two bedroom maisonette with a large westfacing garden.

A stunning development located in the Queen’s Club Gardens conservation area.

2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room/dining room, Kitchen, Utility/ cloakroom, West-facing garden, EPC: C. Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush Sales 020 8563 7100 hammsales@dng.co.uk

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Holland Park W11 £1,500 per week Unfurnished

Milner Street SW3 £995 per week Furnished

A wonderfully spacious ground and lower ground floor maisonette with beautiful south facing paved garden.

A beautifully presented and unique set out over three floors benefiting from a lovely roof terrace and an ideal location.

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Drawing room, Dining room, Kitchen, Utility room, Garden, EPC: E.

2 double bedrooms, 2 en-suite bathrooms, Cloakroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Roof terrace, EPC: C.

Kensington Lettings 020 7792 1331 kenlets@dng.co.uk

Chelsea Lettings 020 7581 6666 chelsealets@dng.co.uk

Claxton Grove SW6 £850 per week Unfurnished

Godolphin Road W12 £850 per week Unfurnished

A fantastic four double bedroom family house which has just been refurbished to an extremely high standard.

A stunning family home which benefits for good living space and is light and bright throughout.

4 double bedrooms, 2 bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen/dining room, Roof terrace, Garden, EPC: D.

4/5 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Double reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Dining room/conservatory, Cellar, Paved garden, EPC: E.

Fulham Lettings 020 7731 4791 fulhamlets@dng.co.uk

Hammersmith & Shepherds Bush Lettings 020 8563 4422 hammlets@dng.co.uk

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Cornwall Gardens SW7 £750 per week Unfurnished

Evelyn Gardens SW7 £675 per week Furnished

A lovely second floor flat in this portered building located on this popular and quiet garden square.

A lovely two double bedroom flat with a large reception room, been recently refurbished and has access to the communal garden.

2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Shower room, Cloakroom, Double reception room, Kitchen, EPC: D.

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (2 en-suite), Reception room, Kitchen, Patio, Communal gardens, EPC: D.

Kensington Gate Lettings 020 7589 5252 kengatelets@dng.co.uk

South Kensington Lettings 020 7584 8888 sthkenlets@dng.co.uk

Greycoat Street SW1 £495 per week Unfurnished

Chancellors Street W6 £445 per week Furnished

A smart and spacious two double bedroom, two bathroom second floor flat (with lift) in this purpose built building on Greycoat Street.

A fantastic two bedroom maisonette within moments of the River Thames and Hammersmith Broadway.

2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Reception room, Kitchen, EPC: C.

2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Open plan kitchen/reception room, EPC: F.

Pimlico Lettings 020 7932 8300 pimlicolets@dng.co.uk

Hammersmith & Shepherds Bush Lettings 020 8563 4422 hammlets@dng.co.uk

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A website worth a gander douglasandgordon.com

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