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A good sized one double bedroom split level flat on the top floor of a lovely Victorian conversion just off Wandsworth Common. The property features a lovely open plan kitchen and reception room built into the eaves, a spacious double bedroom and one bathroom with a shower. EPC-E

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Western Lane – £535 per week

A fantastic recently renovated two bedroom house. This property features a lovely bright open plan kitchen/diner/reception room with wood flooring, a separate cloakroom, master bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, a second bedroom with ensuite shower room, and a small patio area. EPC-C

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Q&A

ASKTHEEXPERT

Q What are the top 5 “must

have” property factors that buyers look for? Anthony Shoring, Sales Manager, KFH, Dulwich Village

Well situated Whether it be the local supermarket, café or pub, buyers like to know that amenities are conveniently located so that they can spend their weekends in their own neighbourhood. Yet excellent transport links are also imperative so that when doing the commute, their journey is quick and easy.

Potential to add value When a property comes to the market with potential to add square footage, such as a loft or ground floor extension, it gives people peace of mind that they can grow into the space or adapt it to suit their needs at a later date.

Outside space When moving to such a leafy environment as Dulwich, outside space is a key consideration for buyers. They either want a garden or to be closely located to green space in order to enjoy the environment they live in.

Close to local schools Regardless of whether parents want to send their children to state or fee paying schools, everyone I speak to wants to be in close proximity to good-quality, highly rated ones.

Space to expand your family A lot of parents move to Dulwich to put down roots and find their ‘forever home’. One of their key considerations, therefore, is having enough room for their growing family in the years to come. kfh.co.uk BALHAM 020 8675 6565 STREATHAM 020 8677 9900

BATTERSEA 020 7924 2255 TOOTING 020 8767 0522

CLAPHAM 020 8875 7995 WANDSWORTH 020 8875 8899

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SOUTH LONDON’S LEADING INDEPENDENT ESTATE AGENT. Jacksons is South London’s leading independent estate agent. We’re proud that what we’ve achieved over the past 21 years is down to a home-grown passion for South London. It’s where we’re from and it’s where we’ve grown our network of 12 offices. We’d be delighted to share our knowledge and passion to help you make South London your home. We use our independence to treat every client as an individual, always making sure that your property needs are understood, so contact Jacksons’ sales or lettings teams today and experience a personal approach to property.

Ask the Expert. KFH’s Anthony Shoring lists his top 5 must-haves for property buyers Home Front. Estate agents’ boards may be doomed after Wandsworth bans them from part of the borough, writes Jenny Knight The Word. Sam Sproston of Knight Frank contemplates the marketplace in the wake of the referendum result Heads-up. Positive thinking prevails post Brexit and other winning ways Events – 5 of the best. SOUTH looks forward to the Rio effect on our local attractions Money Matters. Post referendum reassurance for borrowers and homebuyers Ask the Local. Felicity Blair of Roy Brooks reveals the hidden delights of Nunhead

Inspiration South. Hot pots. Grow and show – flower and plant containers The Project. A 50s’ bungalow grows into a fab family home Purple Power. Lauristons roll out stylish flagship offices

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Exclusively South. A delightful family house in a quarter acre of gardens plus great views and close to the common 54 New Homes. John Khaje’Nouri of Robert Holmes & Company looks at a strong Wimbledon Village luxury new homes market 60 Home Compare. A Bigger Splash – places with pools 81 South West London. Period perfection with a contemporary take 121 South East London. Handsome homes in Herne Hill and Forest Hill 144 Lettings Lowdown. Ruth Barr of Knight Frank Wimbledon surveys the lettings market after the referendum

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The Profile. Mark Shodipo, new Lettings Manager at Lauristons Balham

COUNTRY LIFE 132 A very special apartment offers a luxurious lifestyle in an historic building in West Sussex 134 A classic country cottage close to Tunbridge Wells 137 Traditional Kent oast houses have become original modern homes

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Estate agents boards may be doomed after Wandsworth bans them from four areas of the borough, Jenny Knight writes

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laiming the boards are eyesores that scar the landscape Wandsworth Council has new powers to stop estate agents putting up boards without getting consent from the council. The four areas selected are those where residents and businesses have apparently complained about the rash of signs. The areas cover the three town centres of Putney, Balham and Clapham Junction, as well as the streets around Lavender Hill. Cllr Jonathan Cook, the environment spokesman says: “Many people see these signs as nothing other than a scourge and a blot on the landscape This is especially true for residents who live in blocks of flats that are often targeted by estate agents.” No doubt these residents will be relieved – but if this trend spreads could it end up making it harder for householders to sell their homes as well as hitting estate agents’ profits? People thinking of selling their house or flats often do a drive round their areas to see which are the agents handling most sales in their area Sam Sproston, from Knight Frank Wandsworth Common, says: “People sometimes say they don’t want a board, but the fact is that you can’t assume that everyone is glued to their computers. People do visit other people and come across boards and decide to buy properties. “There is already a rule that lots of agents don’t adhere to, which is one board per property, so if there are two agents they have to put their signs back to back. It is unsightly if you have five agents and five boards outside flats. Also boards only make sense when used for houses. If they are put up outside flats you don’t know which flat or which floor, so they serve no useful purpose.” Sam tells the story of putting up a board on the common side of a house backing Wandsworth Common and selling the house to a person from Chelsea who saw the board while walking her dog, even though she had had no thought of moving until she saw the house.

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n 1987, when a young Gary O l d m a n ’s acting career was taking off and he was briefly married to fellow actor Lesley Manville, The Lodge, an imposing detached Edwardian house next to Hammersmith Bridge, with fabulous views over the river, was home. He didn’t stay long and Manville sold the, 3,200 sq ft house which has five bedrooms, a landscaped garden and adaptable ground floor space, to its current owners in 1990. They have kept the Oldman/ Manville fridge in the basement – with pictures and momentos still attached. Offers in the region of £3.25m through Charles Banks 0208 8788400.

HOMES Malwood Road Seven double bedrooms and four bathrooms in a magnificent Victorian house with two reception rooms and many original features, close to Clapham South underground station.

£2.6m Marsh & Parsons 020 8673 4377

Temperley Road A five-bedroom house with exceptional lateral space in the heart of the Nightingale Triangle with a beautiful south-facing garden and off-street parking.

£2.2m Savills 020 8673 4111

Endlesham Road Overlooking Nightingale Square, a unique, double-fronted fivebedroom house with a walled garden and parking. Beautifully extended to create exceptional lateral space and a tremendous amount of natural light.

£2.65m Knight Frank 0203 811 2230

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THE WORD

OUTOF TOWNBUY

The day after the referendum was the beginning of a very interesting couple of weeks at the office for Sam Sproston Office Head and Partner at Knight Frank Wandsworth

hat a time to write THE WORD. We have had an exceptionally interesting few weeks – and I do mean interesting. The months before the referendum were the busiest my office have ever had and while all the agents around us were muttering: ‘Quiet isn’t it, quiet.’ I was: ‘Really, no! Crazy busy. Best start to a financial year ever!’ Usually met with a wry smile and a squinting eye. Admittedly the week before the ‘B’ word the phones died and like most of the population I woke to a shock. Well, a text saying ‘I can’t believe it’. £5,750,000 Friday was spent on the phone to all our clients explaining what we thought One of a handful of landmark period properties in the confusion would lead to. We had our first renegotiation that day but Esher built in the early 1900s, Dragonstone has been otherwise Friday was pretty uneventful, more people talking about the refurbished to the highest standards while retaining its actual events than the future. Monday was different – 66 per cent of our period character, successfully blending charm with 20th under-offer pipe was being renegotiated on. Some buyers predicting the century mod cons. This one of a kind, six-bedroom property world’s end and 20 per cent price drops however they weren’t walking is unique in its offering of period features juxtaposing modern away. So how bad did they really think it was going to be, if bad at all? interior design and high specification. As Tuesday became Wednesday all the deals were being put back Knight Frank Esher 01372 464496 together again and soon enough the end of the week arrived. No fall throughs and only two left to be re-agreed. We even sold another house at £3,350,000. While the politics was taking centre stage, the property market was peacefully going about its own business. We had the benefit of streams of information and research coming from our tirelessly hard working research department and one such email contained detail of the number of viewings, exchanges and new deals done the week after Brexit versus the 54 Streatham Hill, London SW2 4RD same week the year before. There was, astonishingly, hardly 020 8616 6767 any difference, only a tiny per centage fewer viewings. www.batchandco.com As I write this we are in week two post the referendum result and it’s busy again. The result has, in my opinion, strengthened Where? On Streatham Hill by the my argument for sensible pricing if one is serious about junction with Telford Avenue, selling. I put our performance at the beginning of the year down to sage, considered advice. Advice that will get you What’s it like? Streatham’s newest moving and at the same time get you the highest price. It hang-out owned and run by the lovely is far too simple to overvalue but in this market the house Jen. This is a bit of trendy East London/ will simply sit there and yours will be the one that people Brixton chic with an urban/industrialpoint at and breathe through their teeth. styled interior – all polished concrete What for the long term? I hear you ask. Simply visit and corrugated steel meets wooden our website www.knightfrank.co.uk/research where tables and mismatched chairs. you can access a plethora of information. Mostly easy to digest! And the food? The most amazing Another bedroom needed or four less maybe Fairtrade Caravan coffee, lovingly made a marriage or unfortunate divorce. But there is a and served any way you like, along with need to move – mostly. a great selection of naughty pastries Marc Wiehe and sour-dough paninis. Unusual Winkworth, selection of non-coffee beverages too. Streatham

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MID-TERRACE HOUSE SITUATED IN WALKING DISTANCE OF BATTERSEA PARK

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Malwood Road SW12 £2,600,000 A magnificent, seven double bedroom Victorian property, extensively refurbished throughout, located in the highly sought-after Nightingale Triangle, moments from Clapham South station. Freehold. EPC=E

• Seven bedrooms • Approx 3,500 sqft • Large garden • Close to transport links

Balham Sales: 020 8673 4377 sales.bal@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Handel Mansions SW13 £1,450,000 A completely refurbished two-bedroom apartment, finished to a very high standard, located close to the local amenities of Hammersmith Broadway and Barnes Village. EPC=B

• Two double bedrooms • Almost 1,300 sqft • Residents’ parking • Beautiful river views Barnes Sales: 020 8563 8333 sales.bar@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Strathblaine Road SW11 £1,435,000 A large, five-bedroom family home, set over four floors on a quiet road near St Johns Hill and Northcote Road, with Wandsworth Common a short stroll away. Freehold. EPC=D

• Five bedrooms • Approx 2,200 sqft • Residents’ parking • Terraced property Battersea Sales: 020 7228 9292 sales.bat@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Edithna Street SW9 £850,000 A superb, three-bedroom Victorian terraced house, located on a quiet residential road close to Clapham High Street. Freehold. EPC=D Clapham Sales: 020 7501 3666 sales.clp@marshandparsons.co.uk

Rectory Grove SW4 £849,950 A spacious three double bedroom flat split over two floors, set in the heart of Clapham Old Town. Share of Freehold. EPC=D Clapham Sales: 020 7501 3666 sales.clp@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Elm Grove Road SW13 £1,142 per week A well proportioned and newly refurbished, six-bedroom family home, located in the heart of Barnes Village. EPC=E Barnes Lettings: 020 8563 8333 lets.bar@marshandparsons.co.uk

St James’s Drive SW17 £890 per week A beautifully presented, four-bedroom semi-detached property, moments from the open spaces of Wandsworth Common. EPC=E Balham lets: 020 8673 4377 lets.bal@marshandparsons.co.uk

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A VERY IMPORTANT DECISION We pride ourselves on exceptional service and unrivalled market knowledge, with a global network of 417 offices across 58 countries that can showcase your property to the widest possible audience. To arrange a free market appraisal, please call us on 020 8022 6116 or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/clapham Guide price: £450,000 - £695,000

Landor Road, Clapham SW9 This brand new development has been finished to exacting standards throughout. Each apartment benefits from it's own balcony or terrace with Timber decking. 1 and 2 bedroom apartments available. Approximately 50 sq m (538 sq ft) - 77 sq m (829 sq ft). clapham@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8022 6116

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Larkhall Rise, Clapham SW4 A fantastic opportunity to acquire an un-modernised house in Clapham Old Town. The house is an elegant period build and is in need of complete modernisation. 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, cellar, garden. EPC: E. Approximately 197 sq m (2,121 sq ft). clapham@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8022 6116

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WHAT'S YOUR NEXT MOVE? We pride ourselves on exceptional service and unrivalled market knowledge, with a global network of 417 offices across 58 countries that can showcase your property to the widest possible audience. To arrange a free market appraisal, please call us on 020 3641 5934 or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/battersea

Guide price: £1,690,000

Albert Bridge Road, Battersea Park SW11 A beautiful and unique, two bedroom duplex apartment with park views and with generous ceiling heights. 2 bedrooms, (1 with en suite and terrace), bathroom, reception room and kitchen. EPC: D. Approximately 138 sq m (1,480 sq ft). Leasehold: approximately 990 years remaining. battersea@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 5934

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Guide price: £785,000

Battersea Park Road, London SW11 An immaculate three bedroom flat for sale on Battersea Park Road. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining/reception room. EPC: C. Approximately 102 sq m (1,098 sq ft). Leasehold: approximately 153 years remaining. battersea@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 5934

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Dorlcote Road, Wandsworth SW18 A detached family house offering unbroken views across Wandsworth Common. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 en suite), double reception room, conservatory, kitchen, outside cloakroom, 88ft south facing garden, large cellar. EPC: F. Approximately 233.74 sq m (2,625 sq ft) wandsworth@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8682 7777

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Guide price: £1,650,000

Osward Road, Wandsworth SW17 A handsome house of over 2200 sq ft with a pretty south west facing garden. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 en suite), double reception room, kitchen/dining room, downstairs cloakroom, utility room, large cellar, southwest facing garden. EPC: D. Approximately 205 sq m (2,207 sq ft) wandsworth@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8682 7777

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Guide price: £14,000 per calendar month

Vineyard Hill Road, Wimbledon SW19 An elegant and imposing detached family house a short distance from Wimbledon Village. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast/family room, garden, garage and off street parking. Unfurnished. EPC: E. Approximately 418.4 sq m (4,504 sq ft). wimbledonlettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 7650

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Guide price: £7,000 per calendar month

Queensmere Road, Wimbledon SW19 A spacious and contemporary family house in a great Wimbledon location, a short distance from the Common. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, open plan kitchen/breakfast room, rear garden, garage and off street parking. Unfurnished. EPC: B. Approximately 319.6 sq m (3,440 sq ft). wimbledonlettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 7650

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HEADS-UP FOXTONSGOLD

BREXIT JOY

Foxtons has retained its title as Best Large Lettings Agency in the UK, taking two gold awards in the Lettings Agency of the Year Awards. The golds were given for achievements in lettings and the Web. The winners are selected by a written submission, a telephone interview and a mystery shopping exercise, overseen by The Property Ombudsman Katrine Sporle. Savvy investors are set to Awarding the ultimate Gold in Best Large Lettings Agency make the most of the UK’s category for the third time running, the judges said: “As a longdecision to leave the EU, standing player in the lettings market, the continued evolution of according to agents Douglas & the business is impressive”, commending the company’s core Gordon. values of innovation and service. They were as impressed with Foreign property investors in the Foxtons website, praising ‘seamless service to all users’. particular could be the big winners Ed Phillips, Foxtons Managing Director of Lettings, said: “I over the next three months, am thrilled to win these awards, which I believe demonstrate according to figures released by the highest standard of our company’s performance. This Douglas & Gordon and D&G Asset fantastic achievement would not have been possible without Management that show property the incredible work and dedication of everyone across the values in London’s Emerging Prime company, who work together to continuously provide great areas are 20 per cent cheaper in US service and results.“ dollars than they were two years ago now that the value of the pound has fallen. London’s emerging prime areas finding new popularity with overseas buyers include East Putney, Southfield, Earlsfield, Battersea, Battersea Park, Balham and Clapham. Douglas & Gordon CEO James Evans said: “For two years, the UK residential property market has faced higher bands of stamp duty, a reduction of mortgage interest relief for Buy to Let tax payers and an additional 3 per cent stamp duty levied on buyers of second properties. “The Governor of the Bank of England has said that he will not hesitate to take additional measures required to avert a recession by keeping interest rates low for longer. In this deflationary climate the yields on offer from residential property in certain parts of London will become increasingly attractive to investors.” Referring to overseas investors, Andrew Monteath of D&G Asset Management added: “Ever since the build-up to the general election campaign last year, political uncertainty has dogged the UK and slowly weakened sterling against the US dollar. “We think that the “in/out” circus will spread to other countries across Europe over the next two years. Within a short period of time London property, will be viewed as a safe Ed Phillips, Foxtons Managing Director of haven by investors.” Lettings, and Suzy Robertson, Foxtons Douglas & Gordon and D&G Asset Management also predict that Government economic Canary Wharf Lettings Manager, policy will now concentrate on making the UK an attractive place for foreign investors receive the award trophy from Sir Clive through lower corporate and personal tax rates. They suggest the top rates of stamp duty Woodward and Zoopla’s Gary Towns may also be cut to revitalise the domestic property market.

POSITIVETHINKING

Tony McVeigh (right), Managing Director of Jacksons in Balham, south London’s leading independent estate agents, says he is “heartened by the positive reaction and cautiously optimistic” about the property market following the EU referendum vote. Mr McVeigh reports that levels of viewings and offers have taken an immediate upturn after Britain voted to leave the EU, despite the effect on the economy already being felt with the pound sinking to a 31-year low. In the run up to the referendum uncertainty had already started to cause house price rises in some areas to slow. But Mr McVeigh says the positive reaction is evidenced by a significant spike in the numbers of potential applicants contacting his offices. He said: “We hadn’t anticipated the market to be as robust as it appears to have been so far, following the leave vote. It’s fair to say the result was contrary to many expectations but it seems that home

buyers are reacting in a very positive manner and levels of viewings and, indeed, offers have surpassed expectations. Accordingly, we are cautiously optimistic for the future and expect to be able to say it’s business as usual if this positivity continues. Ultimately, people value bricks and mortar over other asset classes and will continue to invest in homes both as a home but as a safe investment. “With a possible cut in base rates to come and a potential tax-cutting emergency Budget the outcome for the UK property market would seem to be heading in the right direction. Indeed, it could be the case that the exit vote could reignite interest from overseas buyers.”

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KFHEXPANDSLETTINGS Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward has strengthened its residential lettings network in south west London with two new offices in Southfields, and Battersea Park. The new branches, located at 251 Wimbledon Park Road and 242a Battersea Bridge Road, will complement the existing sales branches in both areas and take the number of KFH lettings branches in south west London to 12. These lettings branches are the latest of KFH’s expansion drive with sales and lettings branches in Catford, Fulham, Clerkenwell and Earls Court already opened this year. Carol Pawsey, Group Lettings Director at Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward, said: “South west London has long been popular with private renters thanks to areas that offer good-sized properties, plentiful amenities and green spaces. “These additions to our network will help us support demand from landlords and tenants and will supplement the excellent service already being offered by our sales offices in both Southfields and Battersea Park. “Both managers live locally and know their areas extremely well. I’ve no doubt this knowledge will help them deliver the same high levels of service we strive to provide in all our branches.” Hayley Pannell (left) will manage the lettings team in Southfields while Tatiana Neves (right) has been appointed lettings manager in Battersea Park branch.

THEQUIETMEN Savills has launched a dedicated Sports, Media & Entertainment team, to offer a confidential property service to the professional sporting and media elite, who want discretion, exclusivity and a tailor made service. The newly formed team, led by Ian Camplin, Stephen O’Kane and Trevor Kearney, will coordinate and manage all property requirements covering UK and international sales and lettings, residential development, interior services, financing, commercial property and auctions. A first of its kind in the property industry, Savills Sports, Media & Entertainment will provide a discreet service, ensuring all discussions are totally confidential, free from hassle, and from unwanted attention.

WORD ON THE STREET NOW THE COUNTRY’S VOTED TO LEAVE WHAT CAN WE EXPECT IN THE NEXT SIX MONTHS? LUCIAN COOK SAVILLS

In these early days it’s impossible to predict accurately until we see how the wider economy reacts. Prereferendum uncertainty impacted new buyer enquiries, so continued uncertainty may reduce price growth and transactions in the short term. We may also see greater affordability pressures, with the prospect of increased mortgage rates and reduced wage growth, although this depends how severely these affordability drivers are affected. Nonetheless, the undersupply of London’s housing should continue to underpin the market. The more volatile prime markets may see a greater short term impact, but the fall in sterling’s value should attract international buyers, albeit with potentially less gusto than in previous downturns, given higher stamp duty costs.

THOMAS CRABTREE MARSH & PARSONS

While the political climate remains somewhat uncertain life, of course, will go on. In any market, there will continue to be births, deaths and marriages, which continue to be the main reason for people buying and selling London property. As such, the people who need to move simply won’t wait for several years to see how Brexit will unfold. The decision to leave does not change the fact that people will still need and want to move. In addition, we’ve seen an increase in the number of international buyers looking to invest in our great city, due to our excellent education and legal systems, our world-class infrastructure, the diverse cultural mix and the overall business opportunities that London has to offer.

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DON’T GO AROUND THE HOUSES FOR GREAT SERVICE.

21 YEARS OF PROPERTY WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH. Jacksons is South London’s local property expert. Over the past 21 years we’ve been part of our local communities and supported them as they’ve developed and grown, proud in the knowledge that we’ve continued to bring buyers and sellers, landlords and tenants, together with an experienced, proactive and friendly service - and always with a personal touch. We live, breathe and love South London and are proud to call it our home. At Jacksons we make time to understand your particular property requirements, so contact Jacksons’ sales or lettings teams today and experience a personal approach to property.

www.jacksonsestateagents.com

BALHAM 020 8675 6565

BATTERSEA 020 7924 2255

DULWICH 020 8875 7999 TOOTING 020 8767 0522

CLAPHAM 020 8875 7995

EARLSFIELD 020 8971 7070

WANDSWORTH 020 8875 8899

CLAPHAM COMMON 020 7924 8955

STREATHAM 020 8677 9900

WANDSWORTH COMMON 020 8672 9077

WIMBLEDON 020 3750 9111

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LARKHILL RISE SW4

5 BEDROOMS, OFF STREET PARKING FOR 2 CARS AND 70â&#x20AC;&#x2122; REAR GARDEN CONTACT: CLAPHAM 020 8875 7995

| www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Clapham

ÂŁ2,000,000

THE PROPERTY A substantial Victorian family home over 3,100 Sq Ft which benefits from a 70' rear garden and off street parking for two cars. Arranged over five floors the generously proportioned accommodation is beautifully presented and offers versatile family living with sufficient separate rooms to cater for individual needs. The lower floor has a substantial kitchen and dining room reached via interconnecting doors plus a separate utility room and W.C. The raised ground floor comprises a formal drawing room, large family room and open plan study. Over the first, second and third floors are five double bedrooms served by two modern family bathrooms both with walk in wet room showers. Outside is a large decked area leading to a well stocked 70' rear garden which has a southerly aspect.

THE AREA Conveniently positioned for a number of overground and underground stations; Wandsworth Road station (0.3miles) Clapham High Street station (0.5 miles) Clapham North underground (0.4 miles). Clapham Old Town and Clapham Common itself are also just half a mile away. Clapham Old Town with its extensive array of boutique shops, famous Venn Street open air market and myriad of independent traders is just half a mile away while the extensive recreation spaces offered on Clapham Common is similarly close at hand.

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COPLEY PARK SW16

EDWARDIAN FAMILY HOME, 5 DOUBLE BEDROOMS AND 3 BATHROOMS CONTACT: STREATHAM 020 8677 9900

| www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Streatham

£1,500,000

This exquisite Edwardian family home is presented in simply stunning condition, offering a large internal living area in excess of 2400 Sq Ft. Arranged over three floors, the property comprises: five double bedrooms, three bathrooms, two reception rooms, a downstairs WC, spacious halls, and a lovely kitchen. Additional storage is available in the fully boarded loft space. The larger of the two reception rooms opens out onto a secluded and mature garden. Situated in the sought after tree lined, this property is ideally located to enjoy the open expanses of Streatham Common and the charming Rookery gardens.

BURNTWOOD LANE SW17

5 BEDROOMS, TERRACED HOUSE AND WITHIN BEATRIX POTTER CATCHMENT CONTACT: EARLSFIELD 020 8971 7070

| www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Earlsfield

£3,683.33 PER MONTH

A spacious and well presented five bedroom terraced house with private rear garden within the Beatrix Potter catchment area. The property comprises a reception room with feature fireplace, eat in kitchen/breakfast room, five genuine double bedrooms, a modern bathroom suite, downstairs WC and private rear garden. Ideally located equidistant of Wandsworth Common and Earlsfield Rail stations.

BALHAM 020 8675 6565

BATTERSEA 020 7924 2255

DULWICH 020 8875 7999 TOOTING 020 8767 0522

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CLAPHAM 020 8875 7995

EARLSFIELD 020 8971 7070

WANDSWORTH 020 8875 8899

CLAPHAM COMMON 020 7924 8955

STREATHAM 020 8677 9900

WANDSWORTH COMMON 020 8672 9077

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LYNETTE AVENUE SW4

5 BEDROOMS, SEMI DETACHED AND 3 STOREYS CONTACT: CLAPHAM 020 8875 7995

| www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Clapham

ÂŁ1,575,000

THE PROPERTY A substantial five double bedroom semi detached three storey family house literally a few metres from Clapham Common. Offering well proportioned rooms and a total area in excess of 2,200 square feet, there is undoubtedly scope to update and improve the finish of this fabulous home. The kitchen has already been extended to the side and rear and has under floor heating and a wall of bi-fold doors on to the low maintenance South facing garden.

THE AREA Situated within a quarter of a mile of Clapham South underground station and a similar distance to Abbeville Village, the open spaces of Clapham Common are moments away. Further benefits include a large array of bars, restaurants and coffee shops.

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BRIDGFORD STREET SW18

VICTORIAN FAMILY HOME, LARGE REAR GARDEN AND USEFUL CELLAR CONTACT: EARLSFIELD 020 8971 7070

| www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Earlsfield

£1,250,000

A beautiful mid terrace Victorian property which has been has been extended and renovated by the current owners to a good standard whilst retaining a wealth of period features and still offers further potential to extend at the rear (STTP). Comprising a reception room open plan to the dining area, refitted kitchen with a great finish, four bedrooms with en-suite to the master bedroom, a good size family bathroom and large rear garden. The property also benefits from an extremely useful cellar. The property is ideally situated on one of Earlsfield’s most desirable streets.

ELSLEY ROAD SW11

2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS, SHAFTSBURY ESTATE AND CLOSE TO TRANSPORT FACILITIES CONTACT: BATTERSEA 020 7924 2255

| www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Battersea

£2150 PER MONTH

A stunning, two double bedroom house located in the ever popular Shaftsbury Estate. To the ground floor there is a bright and spacious double reception room with dining area and a stunning separate kitchen with direct access to a delightful private garden. The first floor offers two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. This pretty enclave of Victorian streets is located very close to the amenities of Lavender Hill and Clapham Junction station.

BALHAM 020 8675 6565

BATTERSEA 020 7924 2255

DULWICH 020 8875 7999 TOOTING 020 8767 0522

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CLAPHAM 020 8875 7995

EARLSFIELD 020 8971 7070

WANDSWORTH 020 8875 8899

CLAPHAM COMMON 020 7924 8955

STREATHAM 020 8677 9900

WANDSWORTH COMMON 020 8672 9077

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LOCALS HELPING LOCALS.

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BALHAM 020 8675 6565

BATTERSEA 020 7924 2255

DULWICH 020 8875 7999 TOOTING 020 8767 0522

CLAPHAM 020 8875 7995

EARLSFIELD 020 8971 7070

WANDSWORTH 020 8875 8899

CLAPHAM COMMON 020 7924 8955

STREATHAM 020 8677 9900

WANDSWORTH COMMON 020 8672 9077

WIMBLEDON 020 3750 9111

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EATONVILLE ROAD SW17

ORIGINAL EDWARDIAN FEATURES, 4 BEDROOMS AND SOUTH FACING GARDEN CONTACT: TOOTING 020 8767 0522

| www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Tooting

ÂŁ1,250,000

THE PROPERTY A particularly light and well proportioned period house of exceptional quality with beautifully preserved original Edwardian features throughout. The hallway with it's original terrazzo floor leads to the elegant sitting room, then on to a well designed downstairs shower room/WC. This also doubles as a versatile utility area. The heart of this house is the spacious open plan kitchen/dining room. Patio doors lead out to a beautiful, sunny, South facing garden with dining terrace and lawn. The back of this property enjoys an unusually wide vista of neighbouring woodland gardens, giving a unique sense of space and privacy. Upstairs are four attractive bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. The large attic space lends itself perfectly to being converted.

THE AREA Eatonville Road is within easy reach of Balham High Road, Bellevue Road and Wandsworth Common with underground, rail and bus routes very close by. There are a large number of excellent amenties in the local area, catering for a variety of needs, including schools, restaurants and the green space of Wandsworth and Tooting Bec commons.

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HARBERSON ROAD SW12

CENTRAL LOCATION, END OF TERRACE AND STYLISHLY EXTENDED CONTACT: BALHAM 020 8675 6565

| www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Balham

£1,150,000

A stunning four bedroom end of terrace house over arranged over three levels. The ground floor accommodation comprises: a double reception room with bay window, guest cloakroom and a stylish extended kitchen/breakfast room with bifold doors leading out to the private garden. The first floor offers three double bedrooms and a family bathroom and to the top floor is the master bedroom and luxurious bathroom. Harberson Road is a popular tree-lined road in Central Balham.

CHARTERHOUSE APARTMENTS SW18

2 BEDROOM APARTMENT, 2 BATHROOMS AND BALCONY CONTACT: WANDSWORTH 020 8875 8899

£1800

| www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Wandsworth

PER MONTH

A beautiful two bedroom apartment located in Charterhouse Apartments. Accommodation comprises two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, open plan reception room/high quality fitted kitchen with balcony. Further benefits include allocated underground and two communal roof terraces. Ideally located close to Wandsworth Town British Rail station and the bars and restaurants of Old York Road.

BALHAM 020 8675 6565

BATTERSEA 020 7924 2255

DULWICH 020 8875 7999 TOOTING 020 8767 0522

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CLAPHAM 020 8875 7995

EARLSFIELD 020 8971 7070

WANDSWORTH 020 8875 8899

CLAPHAM COMMON 020 7924 8955

STREATHAM 020 8677 9900

WANDSWORTH COMMON 020 8672 9077

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LAITWOOD ROAD

VICTORIAN FAMILY HOME, EXTENDED KITCHEN AND FANTASTIC ROOF TERRACE CONTACT: BALHAM 020 8675 6565

| www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Balham

ÂŁ1,250,000

THE PROPERTY A fantastic example of a Victorian family home located in the heart of Central Balham. This well presented property has a wonderfully open double reception room, allowing excellent entertaining space. The front reception has a bay window with period sash windows and plantation style shutters, and a pretty period fireplace. The extended kitchen is well appointed with integrated appliances, and a gorgeous herringbone wooden floor flows throughout the ground floor accommodation. French doors lead out to a private, patio garden and there is also a utility and cloakroom on the ground floor. On the first floor there are three bedrooms; the largest room being to the front of the property with another lovely bay window and built in storage. There is another double bedroom, a family bathroom and the third bedroom is at the rear of the property and leads out to a roof terrace. The top floor accommodates a large bedroom with an en suite bathroom.

THE AREA Located in Laitwood Road allowing for easy access to both Balham and Clapham South stations. There are a number of local schools, including Henry Cavendish Primary School which is very close by. There is also a vast array of shops, bars and restaurants, and the green open spaces of Tooting Bec Common and Wandsworth Common are also within easy reach.

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CAMBRAY ROAD SW12

HYDE FARM CONSERVATION AREA, DECKED REAR GARDEN AND CLOSE TO COMMON CONTACT: BALHAM 020 8675 6565

| www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Balham

£1,100,000

A fantastic opportunity to purchase this wonderful Victorian family home in the heart of the Hyde Farm. To the ground floor there is a reception room with a bay window and plantation style shutters, feature fireplaces and ample room for dining and a well appointed kitchen with bifold doors onto a decked garden. Stairs lead up to the first floor with three double bedrooms and a modern bathroom. Ideally located on Cambray Road providing easy access to Balham mainline and underground stations.

LIMERICK CLOSE SW12

NEWLY RENOVATED, 2 BEDROOMS AND PRIVATE BALCONY CONTACT: BALHAM 020 8675 6565

| www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Balham

£1800 PER MONTH

Presented to the market is this newly renovated two bedroom modern apartment that is iIdeal for a professional couple or two professional sharers. The property comprises a large modern fitted kitchen breakfast room, two good sized double bedrooms, modern fitted bathroom suite and a spacious reception room, with doors leading onto a private balcony. Atkins Road is ideally located between Balham and Clapham South and the plethora of amenities these locations have to offer.

BALHAM 020 8675 6565

BATTERSEA 020 7924 2255

DULWICH 020 8875 7999 TOOTING 020 8767 0522

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CLAPHAM 020 8875 7995

EARLSFIELD 020 8971 7070

WANDSWORTH 020 8875 8899

CLAPHAM COMMON 020 7924 8955

STREATHAM 020 8677 9900

WANDSWORTH COMMON 020 8672 9077

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BURNTWOOD LANE SW17

ORIGINAL PERIOD FEATURES, EXTENDED KITCHEN/DINER AND SOUTH FACING REAR GARDEN CONTACT: EARLSFIELD 020 8971 7070

| www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Earlsfield

O.I.E.O ÂŁ1,000,000

THE PROPERTY A charming four bedroom mid terrace Victorian house which has been completely renovated by the current owners to a high standard. The property has been extended into the loft and the side return creating a great family home whilst retaining a wealth of original period features. Accommodation comprises; entrance hall, elegant double reception room, fantastic kitchen/dining room offering a wonderful entertaining space with double doors leading to a 47 foot south facing rear garden, extremely useful cellar, four double bedrooms, the master bedroom benefiting from an en suite bathroom and spacious modern family bathroom on the first floor. Every room benefits from high ceilings, an abundance of light and from being tastefully decorated throughout. The property also has the added benefits of the potential to extend further at the rear (STPP).

THE AREA The property is situated on a sought after residential road offering easy access to Earlsfield mainline railway station, Tooting Broadway underground station and Garratt Lane's array of amenities, inclusive of a large number bars, restaurants and coffee shops. The green open spaces of Wandsworth Common are also close by.

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HARBUT ROAD SW11

DUPLEX APARTMENT, METICULOUSLY RENOVATED AND SOUTH WEST FACING TERRACE CONTACT: BATTERSEA 020 7924 2255

| www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Battersea

£899,950

A stylish and well-presented period conversion flat, positioned across the first and second floor of a charming Victorian terraced house. The property has been meticulously renovated by the current vendor with the internal layout comprising: a modern kitchen/breakfast room with integrated appliances and custom designed units; spacious reception room with space for a dining area; double bedroom and family bathroom. The second floor comprises a master double bedroom with south facing Juliette balcony; en-suite bathroom with eaves storage; and a private south west facing roof terrace.

WELLFIELD ROAD SW16

SEMI DETACHED HOUSE, WELL PRESENTED AND 2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS CONTACT: STREATHAM 020 8677 9900

| www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Streatham

£1750 PER MONTH

Tastefully decorated throughout with excellent quality fixtures and fittings, the ground floor comprises a large reception room, separate dining room and kitchen, which provides direct access to the garden. On the first floor there are two good sized double-bedrooms and a high-spec, modern family bathroom that includes a walk-in shower and Jacuzzi bath. Wellfield Road is brilliantly located for all the amenities of Streatham High Road.

BALHAM 020 8675 6565

BATTERSEA 020 7924 2255

DULWICH 020 8875 7999 TOOTING 020 8767 0522

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CLAPHAM 020 8875 7995

EARLSFIELD 020 8971 7070

WANDSWORTH 020 8875 8899

CLAPHAM COMMON 020 7924 8955

STREATHAM 020 8677 9900

WANDSWORTH COMMON 020 8672 9077

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hen the Silvertons first moved into the bungalow in January 2013 it had only two bedrooms – but its footprint promised it could become a first class family home. The family spent a long time planning their remodel and refurbishment. “Plan, plan, plan,” recommends Jo Silverton. “You can’t plan too much. Find a local builder who you have confidence in. We used a local architect because the knowledge that comes from dealing with the planning department is priceless. Don’t take the builders’ references on trust, go round and see their work and speak to the homeowner – don’t just make a phone call.” It was obvious from the outset that the bungalow offered great scope for extending – especially in the roof space which had already been converted in the 1970s. “The en suite bedroom upstairs had wallpaper on the ceiling and a very large loft area which was bring used for storage so we decided to use the roof space to extend upwards, as well as extending to the front, back and sides. The Merton planners were very straight forward to deal with, although we had to keep the original roof height.” All that remains of the original bungalow are a couple of external walls. The result of the dramatic refurbishment is a home filled with light with spacious lateral accommodation. At the rear of the property is a vast kitchen and living area which has floor to ceiling large sliding doors that open onto the pretty rear garden. “The old layout was not practical for today’s way of living. The ground floor walls were in all the wrong places with a small kitchen and a small lounge. Now we have a very spacious open plan kitchen and dining room that leads onto the garden. We wanted as much useable living space as possible and a big light sociable space for family and entertaining. “The house was bought to create a home we could grow into as our family grew but we are now moving away into a different catchment area for schools.” Leading through to the front door there is a spacious entrance hall and from there a reception room and one of the five bedrooms with an en suite bathroom, making an ideal guest room. A separate WC and large utility room complete the ground floor accommodation. The impressive master bedroom, with a Juliette balcony, a walkthrough dressing area with built-in wardrobes and an en suite bathroom is on the first floor, along with three further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

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Exquisite Edwardian villa with 5-bedrooms, kitchen/diner, double reception, huge basement room, en suite shower room, bathroom, downstairs cloakroom and a secluded 52ft west-facing garden with a hot tub. Superb location half way down the Grove and a few minutesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; walk to zone 2 trains at Denmark Hill for trains and London Overground links.

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his spectacular five-bedroom family house on the Toast Rack with direct access to Wandsworth Common, has the longest garden in the road â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as well as off street parking. The house is in immaculate condition and the 116 foot long garden is full of colour and interest. The wide entrance hall is filled with light and has a decorative stained glass window to the left. To the right is a wider than average drawing room with a fireplace, alcove storage and plantation shutters on the windows. This room has been opened up to link through to the second reception room, deeper in length and also with an attractive fireplace. To the rear of the house is a stunning kitchen and family room that provides access to the garden. The kitchen is Bulthaup and the glass extension provides a fantastic view towards the Common. There is also a large guest cloakroom, a utility room, access to the cellar and a side entrance on the ground floor. On the first floor the master bedroom suite is located to the back of the house to give far reaching views over Wandsworth Common. There is a generous en-suite with dual vanity units, a large free standing bath and shower. The landing has been opened up to provide a study area and to the front of the house is the guest bedroom, also with an en suite shower room. Upstairs there are a further three bedrooms. In total there are three bathrooms. There is extra storage in the large loft. The garden has a comfortable patio with plenty of room for entertaining, with a lawn and mature bedding. A discreet gate provides direct access onto Wandsworth Common. Baskerville Road, Wandsworth, SW18, ÂŁ4.6m, Knight Frank 020 8682 7777

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Ideally situated on the doorstep of Wandsworth Common and only a short walk to the shops and restaurants of Bellevue Road and Northcote Road Sam Sproston, Knight Frank, Bellevue Road

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Fantastic views of the London skyline, including the Gherkin, The Shard, Canary Wharf and the Millennium wheel, can be seen from the brow of the hill outside the house Paul de Havilland, Robert Holmes & Co.

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delightful family house with more than a quarter of an acre of colourful gardens, with the added extra of a sizeable heated swimming pool, safely enclosed from small children. There is also planning permission for significant extensions if the five bedrooms, four bathrooms and three reception rooms prove insufficient. The house is just a few hundred yards from Wimbledon Common and within a short walk of the village High Street. The property has been meticulously maintained by the current owners who have sympathetically modernised it over the years, in keeping with changing times. It is beautifully presented throughout and offers bright and well balanced accommodation over three floors. Planning permission has recently been granted for significant changes including the addition of a basement games room with utility room and wine cellar, a larger kitchen and family room and a larger main reception room, together with a very generous master bedroom suite with dressing room, as well as a sixth double bedroom on the second floor. This would bring the total living space to around 5,000 square feet. Currently the principal rooms enjoy an aspect to the rear over the exceptional garden and from the upper floors lovely views towards St Mary’s Church. The mature rear garden extends to over 165’ in a southerly direction, with a full width paved terrace to the immediate rear of the house with steps leading to the extensive lawns and the swimming pool which is enclosed within its own ‘pool area’ surrounded by York stone paving set within low brick walls and landscaping. The property is well-placed for the regular service on the 93 bus route. There are fast and frequent train services to central London from Wimbledon town station. Marryat Road, Wimbledon Village, £4,295,000, Robert Holmes & Co 020 8947 9833

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Original glazed brickwork, corbeled cast iron columns and timber sleeper beams make Bakery Place a unique architectural gem Mayow Short, Savills, Battersea Park

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even new apartments, including a penthouse and three mews houses, are tucked away in a peaceful, cobbled mews just behind Battersea Library. The development uses the original Victorian old bakery buildings and the surrounding courtyard of stables and coach houses. Entrance is via a private gate into the unchanged cobbled courtyard. Tradition has it that the deep scores on parts of the brickwork on Lavender Walk were made by children waiting with their pennies in the queue for bread. Some of London’s most dynamic and creative architectural and interior design practices, helped transform Bakery Place into spacious contemporary properties, which embrace the history of the building and blend historical features – like the exposed brickwork with double-height top-lit spaces and lightweight steel stairs. Their brief was to maximise the modern and optimise the original so that character and charm has been preserved. The interiors exude an understated, industrial-chic elegance, akin to a Manhattan loft, with vaulted ceilings, brickwork walls, polished concrete and limed oak floors. But it’s the discreet, private location and feeling of serenity that makes Bakery Place so special. The homes are just around the corner from Clapham Junction, one of the best connected stations in Europe with over 2,000 trains departing daily and with direct links to London Victoria and Waterloo, as well as Gatwick Airport. Bakery Place is also a short stroll from the 200 green acres of Clapham Common. Bakery Place, Altenburg Gardens, Battersea, SW11, penthouse £3m, other homes from £625,000, Savills 020 3402 1900

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NEWHOMESUPDATE John Khaje’Nouri, Director, Robert Holmes & Company surveys Wimbledon Village and reports that the local, luxury new homes market continues to be strong.

his summer we have seen a number of new arrivals in the Village, including the Ivy Café – a chic new venue which has been lauded for its beautiful décor, exclusive feel and excellent menu and service. In the property market, similarly exclusive new homes from high-end developers are 5 Ridgeway Gardens also causing a stir. Robert Holmes and Company are currently marketing a number of luxury properties, newly built by bespoke developers, all offering something unique to the purchaser. We have just launched the latest Wimbledon property from renowned developer Lifestyle Projects, located in Somerset Road, a highly-favoured quiet residential road leading from the Common to the All England Lawn Tennis Club. The six-bedroom house property is an exceptional designer house offering luxurious accommodation. The interiors are an upgraded version of the in-house design team’s typically high-quality schemes, which are complemented by the beautifully-landscaped garden. This is a really fun, family house with an enormous games room, cinema room and gym. We are also marketing a similarly high standard property in Lancaster Gardens in the heart of Wimbledon Village: a traditional-style, new-build house designed by local architects Holden Harper, with interiors by ‘Posh Space’. This house also offers fantastic family living with its games room, media room, gym and ‘super room’ featuring a bespoke kitchen by ‘Mowlem and Co’. Other features include sweeping staircases, wine cellar and Sonos sound system. Indigo Developments are another renowned independent developer Cinema room in 5 Ridgeway Gardens specialising in bespoke properties. One of their latest projects, a 5,000 sq ft, four-storey house situated in Home Park Road, one of Wimbledon’s premier roads, offers stunning views over Wimbledon Park golf course and lake, as well as the highest attention to detail. The classical style belies its technology which includes intelligent heating and media systems, Lutron lighting and Sonos sound systems. This house is perfect for all-year entertaining, with the fabulous kitchen/family/dining room flowing seamlessly, via full-length glazed doors, to the rear terrace/entertaining area by Elemental Design. Finished with contrasting stone, wood and artificial grass this feature is beautifully-lit to provide a stunning backdrop. Robert Holmes has also just successfully sold an exclusive Wimbledon property by Aspire Homes, another prime developer of one-off properties – a 7,500 sq ft family home in Ridgway Gardens, featuring a 700 sq ft master suite, cinema room, gym and sauna. We were asked to find a buyer and were pleased to have secured two bids in a very short time, one from an overseas buyer and the other from a UK-based family whose offer was accepted, proving that the local new luxury homes A six-bedroom house in Somerset Road market continues to be strong.

Talk to the New Homes Specialists Innovative solutions in a crowded marketplace

and 20 8943 2211 nd@lauristons.com

Wimbledon 20 8946 9468 imbledon@lauristons.com

Contact our dedicated new homes office 020 8879 9099 www.lauristons.com

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GOINGGOING

ow 40 per cent reserved, this development of new-build apartments delivering excellent design and a boutique feel in the centre of Southfields, is going fast. The collection of one, two and three-bedroom high specification flats all of which have access to a private landscaped residents’ garden, is appealing to buyers. Many apartments have their own private spacious terraces or balconies with spectacular views across London and to the City. Layouts and interiors have been meticulously planned. Each apartment includes a bespoke handleless kitchen with quartz worktop and splash back. There is a comprehensive range of Bosch integrated appliances including fridge freezer, hob, multi-function oven, dishwasher and washing machine. The bathrooms all incorporate Villeroy and Boch sanitaryware. The development is conveniently located, less than a hundred yards from Southfields tube station.

PALATIALRESIDENCES

stone’s throw from Hampton Court Palace, Newcourt Residential has built two new Victorian inspired four-bedroom houses. Ember and Elm House, just across the river from the famous Tudor palace in East Molesey, are two semi-detached homes approached by a private driveway and spread across three floors. Each property is perfect for family life and has huge open-plan living/kitchen areas with bespoke designer Italian kitchen and floor to ceiling bi-folding doors that lead out onto the manicured gardens. Located on the cusp of Greater London, in the affluent county of Surrey, the picturesque town of East Molesey is an ideal setting for two homes that hark back to the style of yesteryear.

Carlyle Court, Wimbledon Park Road, Southfields, SW18, from £550,000 to £975,000, Kinleigh Folkard &Hayward 0208 222 7200 or www.carlylecourt.co.uk.

Vine Road, East Molesey, Surrey KT, £1.645 million, Newcourt Residential 01372 237 888 www. newcourt. co.uk

WORTHATOAST

onverted from a former pub, this bright and spacious two-bedroom, first floor apartment is a classic of contemporary design. With two bedrooms, two bathrooms, an open plan kitchen/reception room, it ticks all the boxes. The flat is accessed via a lift from a smart entrance hallway. The open plan kitchen/reception room is fitted with Siemens appliances and Quartz composite work surfaces and a stylish breakfast bar. There are double-glazed windows and oak engineered flooring as well as gas-fired central heating and a heat recovery system. The main bedroom has an en suite shower room with ceramic flooring and underfloor heating. There is a second family bathroom. There is also a utility room and an audio and videophone intercom. The flat is near Barnes Station, as well as Putney mainline station and East Putney underground stations. Peloton Place, Upper Richmond Road, Putney, SW15, from £675,000, Hampton International 020 8780 0077

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Essendon Calling... First impressions count, and we are often told that an Octagon home announces itself from the very first glance. Our reputation for building distinctively magnificent, contemporary styled homes in enviable locations is unsurpassed. Ivory House is a prime example. This beautifully designed new home with Georgian farmhouse features, is set in approximately 1.7 acres of mature landscaped grounds. Behind electric gates and with a spectacular 200-metre tree lined drive, the property has a secluded and semi-rural setting whilst being ideally placed for Essendon Village, one of Hertfordshire’s most desirable locations. The generous accommodation comprises a stunning entrance hall, spacious kitchen, 5 reception rooms and 5 bedrooms, including an impressive master bedroom suite overlooking the beautiful south facing gardens. The A1 motorway and Junction 24 on the M25 are close by and provide easy access in and around London. There are direct rail links to London’s Kings Cross St. Pancras and Moorgate from nearby Brookmans Park.

Price £4.828m

Ivory House, High Road, Essendon, Hertfordshire, AL9 6HR Viewing by appointment Statons Estate Agents: 020 8441 9555 Nick Staton: 07970 700600

www.octagon.co.uk

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KEY FEATURES: – A collection of contemporary apartments

just a short walk to Battersea Park – Excellent transport links from Battersea

Park and Queenstown Road train stations – 11 minute walk to Battersea Power

Station underground (opening 2020)*

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PRICES FROM £765,000 REGISTER YOUR INTEREST ONLINE AT

BATTERSEAEXCHANGE.CO.UK — OR CONTACT THE SELLING AGENTS

– Residents’ concierge and gym – An enhanced St Mary’s school – Enhanced public realm with retail

020 3053 0746

020 3667 5590

and office space

CGI is indicative only. *Timing provided by Google Maps and refers to Battersea Station only.

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ASCOT THOROUGHBREDS Reports Keith Osborne from What House

t’s rare to find just 17 high-end homes sharing 12 acres of grounds almost anywhere, let alone a stroll away from one of the UK’s top horse racing venues, but that’s exactly what Millgate is offering at Englemere in Ascot. This new development comes in an elegant Italianate style that nods to an historic building that used to be on the site, once home to two of Queen Victoria’s grandchildren and to one of the senior military figures of the Victorian era, Field Marshall Lord Roberts. Over four storeys are a range of two- and threebedroom mansion apartments, lavish in space and new collection of studio and one-bedroom apartments has just specification and each with private outdoor space and been released for sale in Vauxhaull by Keybridge. secure underground parking. Priced from £645,000, the flats in Keybridge House will be Set at the end of a tree-lined driveway, these ready for buyer to move in next year. secluded, yet conveniently located, properties share Altogether the development will include 449 homes in both the eightextensive grounds with various garden areas and storey Keybridge House and a 37-storey Keybridge Lofts, which will be many established trees and shrubs, including an Britain’s tallest residential brick tower. The housing mix goes from studio flats oak dating from the reign of Henry VIII. Within to three-bedroom apartments and Skylofts – magnificent penthouses offering the grounds, an old squash court has been an elevated perspective on capital living. transformed into a lounge, changing rooms and There will be a concierge lobby and a mezzanine club lounge, making the a gym adjacent to a barbecue area, an outdoor development a place to work, relax and connect. In the basement there will be a pool and a pair of all-weather tennis courts. gym with swimming pool, sauna and steam room. The development is just minutes from the Outside there will be beautifully landscaped gardens with water features, town’s racecourse and station, and within pathways and sculptures by Tom Price, making an acre of new communal gardens easy reach of some of the South East’s with an elegant new public square. premier golf courses, including the hallowed fairways and greens of Sunningdale and Keybridge House, South Lambeth Road, Vauxhall, one bedroom flats from £645,000, Wentworth. 020 3553 7086 or visit www.keybridgelondon.com A visit to the Alexander Jamesdecorated show apartment can be arranged via selling agent Knight Frank (01483 564660). Prices start at £1.4m.

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THE THINGS PEOPLE SAY! 21 Battersea Square SW11 3RA telephone 020 7771 7100

ABIGGERSPLASH

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£12,500,000

THESMOKE Wimbledon SW20: Grade ll listed detached Victorian residence set in just under two acres that enjoys unrivalled views. There is extensive garaging, a tennis court and heated outdoor swimming pool. Knight Frank Wimbledon 020 8946 0026

£9,500,000

370 Old York Road SW18 1SP telephone 020 8480 4444 email wandsworth@first-union.co.uk

THEBURBS St George’s Hill, Weybridge: Magnificent new build family home with lavish accommodation from Octagon. It has a prime position on this private estate with far reaching views and a superb pool. Knight Frank Esher 01372 464496

£4,950,000 (guide price)

“For many years First Union has provided an excellent service managing our property in a highly efficient way!” A.M. 2016

THESTICKS Dormans Park, East Grinstead: Luxury country mansion in a woodland setting with excellent facilities including a pavilion. Set in grounds of about 14.2 acres on the fringe of this popular private residents’ park. Savills East Grinstead 01892 507000

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1 Name Clare Hampson Estate Agent Savills Position Head of Lettings at Savills Battersea

Where do you live? Wandsworth Common.

Favourite open space in London? Richmond Park, in both winter and summer.

FIVEO SOU FTHEB TH E EST: VEN TS

What and where was your first London home? A tiny two-bed flat in Fulham.

What do you consider your greatest achievement? Running the marathon – it takes so much dedication to train and I’m now determined to beat my time. If you could edit your past, what would you change? I’d have travelled for longer after university. I planned to go again later, but my career took over.

What did you want to be when you were growing up? A midwife. Which living person do you most admire and why? My twin sister, who beat breast cancer this year and throughout her treatment still ran her own business. She’s an amazing inspiration. What is your favourite smell? A puppy. What is your most treasured possession? Sadly, it’s probably my phone. It runs almost everything. What is at the top of your bucket list? I’m doing the Three Peaks Challenge with Savills colleagues in September for Bernie’s Gifts, a fantastic charity. It’ll be tiring, but I’m really excited. What is your guiltiest pleasure? Wine and chocolate – preferably together.

QUEEN ELIZABETH PARK SAT JUL 23 – SUN SEPT 4

Rio and the Olympics Games might be miles away but you can catch all the action and the atmosphere on the sandy beach at the Olympic Park. Big screens will relay the two weeks of Olympic action. A gigantic paddling pool and funfair rides for the kids and beach bars to keep adults refreshed. www.beacheast.co.uk

SPLASH FEST

BATTERSEA PARK SUN AUG 7

Battersea Park is set to be transformed into London’s first family-friendly acquatic obstacle course featuring five zones of water-themed challenges over a 2.5km trail with slides, foam water spouts and more. Then dry off and enjoy the event village – the Splash Out Zone. www.splashfest.co.uk

DULWICH PICTURE GALLERY DULWICH

THROUGHOUT AUG

Aside from property what’s your most expensive purchase? My wedding band. My husband was horrified. The book or album that changed your life? I’ve not had one book change my life, but more a favourite few which have made me view the world differently.

BEACH EAST

Spend your summer holidays at the gallery. Enjoy drop-in art making sessions in the garden (every Wednesday) with a teaching artist to inspire, storytelling and gallery exploring. www. dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

FESTIVAL OF BRAZIL HORNIMAN MUSEUM UNTIL SEPT 4

It’s not all about sport – Brazilian artists and communities bring you a snapshot of urban Brazil with a season of unique events and exhibitions, installations, dance and music performances as well as specially commissioned street art at the Horniman and in the neighbourhood. www.horniman.ac.uk

OPEN GARDENS

VARIOUS LOCATIONS VARIOUS DATES

The National Garden Scheme charity gives you access to gardens of all sizes and shapes throughout the country, south west London included – and all year long. For example you can visit gardens in East Dulwich from Friday, July 22 until Sunday, July 24 for inspiration and enjoy refreshments. For gardens in your neighbourhood check out the website. www.ngs.org.uk

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auristons are celebrating after continuing the rebranding of their business with the completion of three more office refurbishments at their flagship locations in Wimbledon, Putney and Balham. Their new Kennington office, that opened last year on the Kennington Road, was the first one to pioneer the new look, and having received so much positive feedback from local people, clients and customers on how original and innovative the design was, the management team at Lauristons were keen to continue to roll out the design in 2016, with their Lavender Hill branch the last to be completed later this year. “The brief to our designers was to create an innovative design that was not only modern and worked well with the company branding but that gave us three designated zones in each office, one for staff, a second for waiting customers and then a third area for more private discussions that take place,” commented Managing Director, Matthew Payne. “Many estate agent’s office layouts do not cater for discussions that take place with customers that are quite often sensitive or confidential in nature, and this was one of the most important features that had to be incorporated. When the design team came back with the concept of the padded booth we were immediately sold.” Another key component was not to simply clone the design across all the offices carte blanche. “Whilst we wanted uniformity of brand and design, I asked the designers to give each office its own identity and personality and I think they have done a great job. In my mind, I thought of my children – on one hand they all look the same but they are all different at the same time. Whilst we are part of the LSL Group, we are still an independent business, our culture and identity has not changed since we opened 22 years ago, and we are proud to have maintained that with LSL’s unwavering support in more recent years.” “The last two or three years have been exciting times; we have changed and achieved so much in such a short space of time, and getting the offices refurbished has been one of the most rewarding events, both in terms of what it now offers our customers, and the new environment it provides for the teams to work in.” Lauristons are now looking forward to the next phase of the rebrand with the launch of their new website later this year, keenly anticipated by all the stakeholders in the business.

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GOINGFORA SLAMDUNK But for a broken ankle Mark Shodipo could have been a basketball star in the USA – instead he is aiming high as the new Lettings Manager at Lauristons’ Balham branch, he tells Jenny Knight

ark was born in Battersea and went to school in Balham. Aged 16 he was offered a basketball scholarship in America. When that dream was shattered he took years to find his ideal career. “I studied computer programming and worked in retail. Then I was watching a property programme on television and thought as I’m a sociable person it was a job that would suit me.” Aged 27 and with no experience, he handed in his CV to more than 50 local agents before landing a job with a small private agent in Tooting. “I hit the ground running and within nine months I was doing both sales and lettings and had become a big fish in a small pond. Then a friend recommended me to Lauristons in June 2010 and I’ve never looked back. He joined the Balham office and after a couple of years was transferred to Wimbledon as Assistant Lettings Manager before rejoining Balham in May as Lettings Manager at Balham. “I love being an estate agent and meeting different people every day. I love exceeding people’s expectations. No two days are the same and I love adapting to circumstances and solving problems for them. “I plan to continue to increase the growth in the business, to establish long-term business relationships with local and international landlords and to make Lauristons a household name within south west London. I want landlords to think of me whenever they considering letting their properties.” The Balham office is now busy promoting the Lauristons brand, telling people about the services offered to landlords and tenants. He adds: “Recently we sponsored some local primary school events, a fair at Ravenstone School and a carnival at Alderbrook School. It was a pleasure to meet some of the parents in the local community. “Balham is a lovely multicultural area with a vibrant energy and an abundance of bars, restaurants, cafés, independent boutiques and the property market here has matured over time. The bonus about Balham is the transport links. The Northern Line and national rail can get you into central London within 20 minutes. Over the last 20 years it has experienced colossal changes for the better. “Once you live in Balham the likelihood is that you won’t leave, you will most likely start a family here – they don’t call it nappy valley for nothing.” Mark started his own family with his long-term partner 18 months ago and now has a son André. He is also playing basketball again on Sundays on Clapham Common, as well as putting in an hour or more in the gym before getting to the office at 8.30am. “I like being busy and you never get bored in this job, and I always make myself available to give advice to our customers whenever they need it. “

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MONEYMATTERS

MONEYTIP

ince the result to leave the EU was announced, there has been a lot of talk by doom-mongers but actually in the immediate aftermath little has changed. Mortgage availability is good, banks still want to lend and interest rates are at an all-time low. Swaps are falling on the back of the outcome and it’s likely to have put back any interest rate rise further still. In fact the Bank of England governor Mark Carney recently hinted at a further cut to base rate, warning that monetary easing will be needed over the summer in a speech aimed at reassuring markets.

Lenders are cutting mortgage rate as a result of a combination of falling swap rates fuelling cheaper fixed rates as well as expectations of a drop in the Bank of England base rate. Motivated purchasers and those looking to remortgage market are likely to see aggressive deals from lenders as they try to attract borrowers. Gareth Lowman, SPF Private Clients

11% 33% The fall in the value of the pound against the dollar after the Leave result

ationwide Building Society’s monthly index of property prices reported a rise in the weeks before the referendum of 5.1 percent compared with 4.7 percent in the previous month. This took its calculation of the UK average house price to just short of £205,000. The building society said that it was hard to calculate the true level of demand because of the surge in activity ahead of the introduction of Stamp Duty on second homes on 1 April. Its chief economist, Robert Gardner, said: “It will therefore be difficult to assess how much of the likely fall back in transactions in the quarters ahead is because buyers brought forward purchases to avoid additional stamp duty liabilities and how much is due to increased economic uncertainty following the referendum result.”

The fall in two-year swap rates - on which mortgage rates are priced - after the Brexit vote

NUMBERCRUNCHING The fall in five-year swap rates at the same time 0.99 % The rate on HSBC’s two-year fixed-rate mortgage, the lowest on the market

The value of David Cameron’s Notting Hill home, which he remortgaged a week before resigning

36% £3.5mil ion

CURRENTBESTBUY MORTGAGES

Fixed Rates

Source: SPF Private Clients Lender

Rate

Until

Reversionary Rate

APR

Max. LTV

HLC

ERC

Product Fee

Exit Fee

Notes

HSBC Bank

0.99%

8/31/2018

3.94%

3.5%

65%

n/a

2%/1% until 31/08/2018. 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£249 Booking Fee £1250 Product Fee

Max £500k

Yorkshire BS

1.32%

7/31/2018

4.99%

4.5%

75%

n/a

2%/1% until 31/07/18. 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£130 Booking Fee £1345 Product Fee

£90

Mx £5m

HSBC Bank

1.97%

8/31/2018

3.94%

3.7%

90%

n/a

2%/1% until 31/08/2018. 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£250 Booking Fee £1249 Product Fee

Mx £400k

HSBC Bank

1.99%

8/31/2021

3.94%

3.3%

60%

n/a

5/5/4/3/2% until 31/08/2021. 20% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£250 Booking Fee £749 Product Fee

Mx £3m

TSB Bank

2.89%

8/31/2026

3.99%

3.3%

60%

n/a

6/6/6/6/6/5/4/3/2/1% until 30/06/2026. 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty £995 Product Fee

£265

Mx £1m. Purchase Only

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OUTBUTNOTDOWN Post referendum, Duncan Farmer is reassured by extra keen foreign buyers and hopeful that borrowers and homebuyers need not fear the worst

he tellers had barely finished counting the votes in the EU referendum before overseas househunters were inundating London estate agents in search of properties on which to spend their euros, dollars and yen, their buying power having risen dramatically as sterling fell in the face of the Leave vote. David Adams, the managing director of John Taylor, said that offers made in the 48 hours after the referendum were higher than those made in the previous six months. As well as buyers from the Middle East there was also strong interest from France, Monaco and Switzerland. “The pound, which fell 11 percent against US backed currencies, appeared a major incentive as the speed of transaction became more important than the price,” he said. The interest of foreign buyers is a welcome vote of confidence in the London property market, which had been hit by the rise in stamp duty on second homes, but what of domestic demand? Some agents report that a few sales to owner occupiers had fallen through thanks to uncertainty following the referendum result. However, there is still a shortage of homes for sale in the capital and London is still a magnet for jobs. The latter is a key, say many analysts, to the future strength of the property market. It is uncertain yet what will happen in the jobs market and many businesses will freeze recruitment until there is more certainty about the leadership of the Conservative party, and therefore the Government, and the economic direction the country will take. In the meantime interest rates should be at worst unaffected by the decision to leave the EU and, possibly, will fall as swap rates – the rate at which banks lend to each other – come down. David Hollingworth, of London and Country, a broker, said: “There is a real possibility we will see an improvement on deals that are already competitive.” He has also seen some evidence of more people considering whether to lock into longer term fixed rates, such as a five-year deal instead of a two-year deal, to give themselves certainty over their repayments for a longer period. For now, at least, it seems that borrowers and homebuyers have little to fear from the referendum result.

A beautiful home needs a beautiful mortgage Whether you are buying your ﬁrst home, next home or need to remortgage, look no further than SPF Private Clients for specialist mortgage advice. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. There will be a fee for mortgage advice. The precise amount will depend upon your circumstances and loan amount. We estimate that the fee will be 0.67% of the amount borrowed.

Call SPF Private Clients on:

0870 900 7762 for more information

spf.co.uk SPF Private Clients Limited (SPF) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The FCA does not regulate some forms of buy-to-let, overseas or commercial mortgages. SPF Private Clients, 25 Finsbury Circus, London EC2M 7EE.

Variable Rates Lender

Rate

Until

Rev. Rate

APR

Max. LTV

HLC

ERC

Product Fee

Exit Fee

Notes

Natwest (Via selected brokers)

1.29%

Tracker over base until 30/09/2018

3.99%

4.5%

60%

n/a

1%/0.5% until 30/09/2018. 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£995 Product Fee

Mx £1.5m. Purchase Only

Tesco Bank

1.49%

Tracker over base until 30/09/2018

4.24%

3.8%

75%

n/a

2% until 30/09/2018. 20% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£195 Booking Fee £800 Product Fee

£90

Mx £1m

Nationwide

1.64%

Tracker over base for 24 months

3.99%

3.7%

85%

n/a

None

£999 Product Fee

£65

Mx £750k. Free Valuation. Free Legals for remortgages

Coventry BS

1.75%

Variable rate for term

n/a

1.9%

65%

n/a

None

£999 Product Fee

£125

Mx £1m. Free Valuation. Free Legals for remortgages

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Cologne Road, Battersea, SW11 £500,000 Battersea 020 7228 2666 battersea.sales@kfh.co.uk

A beautifully presented, one double bedroom period apartment set over the entire raised ground floor of this elegant Victorian building. The property has been recently refurbished throughout to an excellent standard. Cologne Road offers easy access to the transport hub at Clapham Junction as well as the wide selection of cafés, bars and restaurants on both St John’s Hill and nearby Northcote Road.

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Rosendale Road, West Dulwich, SE21 £1,300,000 West Dulwich 020 8761 0900 westdulwich.sales@kfh.co.uk

A magnificent Victorian semi detached property which is superbly appointed, having been tastefully designed and decorated by a professional interior stylist. Located within walking distance to a number of excellent schools and rail stations, offering quick links to Farringdon (15 minutes) and Victoria (11 minutes).

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Lorrimore Road, Walworth, SE17 £950,000 A two storey, three bedroom Grade II listed house offering 1,281 sq ft of accommodation. This beautiful property comprises of a double reception room, 21 ft kitchen/dining room and 36 ft rear garden. The property also has planning permission for a side return conservatory. Located in the Conservation Area, near Kennington underground station. Freehold. EPC rating E. Kennington 020 7582 7773 kennington.sales@kfh.co.uk

Lyveden Road, Tooting, SW17 £925,000 A four bedroom period house situated within a peaceful residential cul de sac on the edge of Tooting Broadway. This family home offers over 1,400 sq ft of beautifully bright and spacious accommodation and benefits from well balanced versatile living⁄entertaining areas. The reception, which boasts two elegant fireplaces, leads onto an impressive kitchen⁄dining area which is completed by bi-folding doors leading to the garden. The property benefits from being within close proximity to Singlegate school, local amenities and both Colliers Wood and Tooting Broadway tube stations. Freehold. EPC rating D. Tooting 020 8767 1400 tooting.sales@kfh.co.uk

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Homefield Road, Wimbledon, SW19 £1,900 pcm Wimbledon 020 8944 4040 wimbledon.lettings@kfh.co.uk

A newly refurbished, two bedroom top floor apartment finished to a high specification throughout. This property is located in the highly desirable location of Wimbledon Village, within close proximity to the open spaces of Wimbledon Common and the boutiques and restaurants of Wimbledon Village.

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Two bedrooms Modern bathroom Modern kitchen Open plan reception room Wimbledon Village location Furnished EPC rating F

£210 tenancy agreement fee per property. Other fees apply, visit kfh.co.uk/lettingsfees

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Tooting High Street, Tooting, SW17 £1,850 pcm Tooting 020 8767 2666 tooting.lettings@kfh.co.uk

A stunning new build apartment comprising two good sized double bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an open plan living space with private balcony.

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Stunning apartment Two double bedrooms Two bathrooms Open plan living area Private balcony Allocated parking Part furnished EPC rating B

£210 tenancy agreement fee per property. Other fees apply, visit kfh.co.uk/lettingsfees

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Balham Balham 020 020 8772 8772 9373 9373 balham@lauristons.com balham@lauristons.com

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Kennington Kennington 020 020 7385 7385 2296 2296 kennington@lauristons.com kennington@lauristons.com

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Wimbledon Wimbledon 020 020 8946 8946 9468 9468 wimbledon@lauristons.com wimbledon@lauristons.com

Rayleigh Road, Wimbledon SW19

Guide Price £1,450,000 Freehold

A well-presented five bedroom semi-detached family home situated within the highly desirable ‘Dundonald Park’ area of Wimbledon, conveniently located 0.5 miles from the mainline station and only 0.3 miles from Wimbledon Chase Thameslink station. This bright & airy property boasts 1753 SQFT of floor space, sits moments from the park and equidistant of the highly regarded Wimbledon Chase primary school & Dundonald primary school, both of which are rated outstanding by Ofsted. Arranged over three floors, the accommodation enjoys a 20’ en-suite master bedroom, ample storage throughout, a bay fronted living room with feature fire place, a down stairs WC and an extended 30’ kitchen/ dining room with granite work surfaces and double doors that lead onto the wellstocked rear garden. Furthermore, the property sits within easy reach of the A3, a range of local supermarkets and the David Lloyd club. EPC EER E. Wimbledon Sales: 020 8946 9468

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