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NEWLY RENOVATED YET LACED WITH HISTORY, A SERIES OF IMMACULATE 1 AND 2 BED APARTMENTS

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FANTASTIC DOUBLE FRONTED HOUSE ON POPULAR ROAD BY WANDSWORTH COMMON granard road, sw12 Reception room ø drawing room ø family room ø dining room/kitchen ø master bedroom suite ø 4 further bedrooms ø 2 further bathrooms ø shower room ø landscaped south-facing garden ø 314 sq m (3,380 sq ft) ø EPC=E

Guide £3.25 million Freehold

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BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED HOME PROVIDING ENVIABLE LIVING AND ENTERTAINING SPACE rosehill road, sw18 Reception room ø family room/kitchen ø dining room ø master bedroom suite ø 4 further bedrooms (1 en suite) ø bathroom ø utility room ø cloakroom ø cellar ø 63ft garden ø 311 sq m (3,350 sq ft) ø EPC=D

Guide £2.85 million Freehold

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Now the winter nights are drawing in fast, many people are worried that buyers might be feeling depressed and disincentivised to be viewing within limited daylight hours. With the advent of the internet, seasonal differences actually make very little difference to the property market.

When I first started in estate agency, the internet was in its infancy (I feel old writing this!) and there was a perceived wisdom that there were indeed ‘four seasons of estate agency’ within the selling year.

Spring/summer was always regarded as the best time to sell properties, especially those with gardens, as they look at their best and there is something almost mystical about renewal and rebirth that enters the psyche, making people feel positively inclined to buy.

Autumn and winter were about hibernation and staying out of the cold, and the Christmas holidays were often seen as a huge distraction with businesses closed for endless festive parties.

Today I advise clients that provided viewing conditions are safe – no heavy snow or icy roads – and properties are kept presentable, heated and well-lit, it is my experience that autumn/winter buyers are a focused and motivated bunch, and there is plenty of business to be done.

The internet and search portals in large part drive the interest. Often the Christmas holidays are the only time of year when busy people can get together and spend quality time discussing their aspirations for the future – and property often features large in their plans.

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HOME FRONT Cancel Christmas? There’s no need just because your house is on the market, reports Jenny Knight

THE WORD Don’t wait to sell. Ask the right price and you’ll get the right result, reports Sam Sproston.

HEADS-UP Diplomatic mission. The US Embassy has launched a relocation programme ahead of its move to Nine Elms.

LET US TREAT YOU THIS CHRISTMAS. Let your property through Jacksons and we’ll give you a £75 John Lewis voucher* or sell your property through Jacksons and we’ll give you a £500 John Lewis voucher*.

We’ll take the stress out of selling or renting your property, so you can concentrate on enjoying the festive season. We’ll make sure your property is seen by as many people as possible. Not only do we use all of the most popular websites like PrimeLocation, Rightmove and Zoopla, but you can also expect your property to be in magazines, online advertising, direct mails, emailers, our window displays and across our network of 12 offices. Contact Jacksons’ sales or lettings teams today and experience the Jacksons personal touch.

PROFILE Drawing in the clients.

Lettings manager Bryony Walters uses her artistic creativity to win more business.

INSPIRATION SOUTH Christmas wreaths. Ritzy, funky and thrifty ways to add fabulous festive cheer to your décor.

THE PROJECT Light fantastic. A weary old house is transformed into a ‘grand dame’ on a corner plot in Barnes.

EXCLUSIVELY SOUTH Dulwich dimension. Newly built five-bed house was designed in close consultation with the estate.

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RIVERSIDE Putney premium. You can pay up to 37 per cent extra for homes by the Thames or with Thames views.

KNIGHT FRANK NEWS Teams from Wandsworth, Clapham, Battersea and Wimbledon offices help their communities.

EVENTS Festive ice skating, puppets and a canine guard of honour – five of this month’s top attractions around South.

NEW HOMES Higher specs. Cinema rooms have been replaced by decadent party complexes, reports David Smith.

MONEY Prime outlook. Growing capital economy is matched by huge incentives to buy, reports Duncan Farmer.

EXCLUSIVELY COUNTRY Sales strategy. Oliver Hodges offers his five top tips for marketing property in Sevenoaks

www.jacksonsestateagents.com/ChristmasLettings or /ChristmasSales

LAST WORD Think on your feet and stay calm in challenging situations, advises Wimbledon lettings manager Jilly Bland.

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SOUTH WEST LONDON Victoria’s secret. Two luxury flats in exclusive Ransome’s Dock are set in Mrs Beckham’s former design studio.

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SOUTH EAST LONDON School place. Renovated house in Chestnut Road – close to Dulwich College – has a separate annexe for an au pair or nanny.

CLAPHAM COMMON 020 7924 8955

DULWICH 020 8875 7999

WANDSWORTH COMMON 020 8672 9077

EARLSFIELD 020 8971 7070

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HOMEFRONT Should you cancel Christmas if your home is on the market, Jenny Knight asks.

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he dark, gloomy days of winter don’t show our homes off to best effect. Gardens look sombre and all too often, without sunshine to brighten them, interiors look uninviting.

Yet the combination of Christmas decorations, the smell of punch, pinecones and a fir tree can whisper to viewers: “Buy me.”

Dominic Pasqua of Knight Frank Wimbledon offers the advice that sellers launching at Christmas should ensure the decorations are not up when photographs are taken.

“If the house takes two or three months to sell, those pictures will make it look dated very quickly. If the house is already on sale, keep the viewings going throughout December and early January, but if you decide to sell in the middle of December, it’s probably best to wait until the New Year to launch.

“While late December is usually quiet, some years we can be busy until we close on Christmas Eve. If people have time over Christmas, they look at websites and once children are back at school start looking seriously.”

Sam Sproston of Knight Frank Wandsworth says: “If the market is keen, to delay would be silly. We have been selling a lot of homes between the £2 million and the £2.5 million bracket: a market that for a time was quite sticky.

Under the previous stamp duty rules there was a big jump in tax after £2 million, but now, although stamp duty is more expensive, it is also fairer and we are getting real value for homes over the £2 million mark.

Who knows whether we will have a busy December or a quieter one? My advice is, go for it.”

Becky Munday of Munday’s says: “Don’t cancel Christmas just because you are on the market.

Be sensitive to details: a huge tree can make a reception room feel cramped, snow spray on the windows can make a dark room darker, and an OTT light display in the front garden could hide some of your property’s best features.

“The key is to have your photography done ahead of the decorations going up to keep your property particulars seasonally neutral. Seeing Christmas decorations on property particulars in January makes a property look dated and stale, rather than fresh and appealing.

“I’m always pleasantly surprised at how busy the Christmas period is.

For many people, rare time off work is a golden opportunity to homehunt.“

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HOMES Chartfield Avenue A bright, detached six-bedroom house in prime West Putney, near Putney Health, with three bathrooms and two reception rooms. Gorgeous 100ft garden and period details including stained glass.

£3.5m Robert Holmes 020 8947 9833

Bristol Gardens Detached splendour next to Putney Heath, with seven bedrooms, reception room, dining room, utility room, eat-in kitchen, study, family room, wine cellar and a downstairs nanny’s bedroom with en suite shower.

£3,795,000 Hamptons 0203 369 4387

Roedean Crescent Five bedrooms, five en suite bathrooms, four reception rooms, cinema room, music room and west-facing garden. In a prime position for access to excellent local schools including Ibstock Place, St Paul’s and Harrodian.

£8.5m Savills 020 8780 9900

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Sam Sproston, head of Knight Frank Wandsworth, reflects on a rollercoaster year

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his time of year is always a popular one for me, not least because it’s usually busy but also as we get to look back at the year’s events. However, as our financial year doesn’t end until May 2016, there’s no time to relax.

2015 has been mixed so far, not because we haven’t been successful – we have and we’ve sold more properties than ever before. It’s because some traditionally busy months have been quiet and vice versa. We must also bear in mind that after the stamp duty change in late 2014, some agents predicted nothing would happen until after the general election. I certainly wasn’t one of them.

The year unfolded in the following fashion: January – Crazy busy on viewings and having to employ more staff, but not that many deals were put together.

February – Deals! I knew they were coming, mostly in the £1m to £2.5m bracket at first. March and April saw transactions move up into higher and higher price ranges.

We seemed to be on a roll and then came May and the election. The brakes were always likely to go on just before and for a while after, but the market seemed to be doing well from the bottom nearly to the top.

Promising signs indeed and with the result stopping any more mansion tax talk, we looked forward to the rest of May being busy.

It wasn’t to be. Vendors were not rushing to list their properties and buyers not rushing to buy. If there was one word to describe the feeling, it would be ‘reflection’. I called it a hangover.

I was calling all my clients to explain that we expected things to start moving again in June. Thanking my lucky stars, and resisting the temptation to say ‘I told you so’, things started to happen and in one week we agreed £13m worth of sales, and the following month even more. We completely sold out of anything under £1.5m, and considering we sell a lot more in this price range than people realise, I was now worrying about stock.

Much like in May, September was not the best of months regarding new stock coming to market, but in October we saw the change and some excellent quality property. While buyer numbers were down, the ones out there were serious and we traded well.

As we approach December, there is an opportunity to sell well. I wouldn’t advise waiting as I usually adhere to the old adage of making hay while the sun shines. That said, it’s not easy.

The way we approach selling houses is pretty obvious and I am confident that our advice leads to more of my clients moving on than not. In this sensitive but active market, asking price is key!

Choose the right agent, set the right price and you’ll get the right result.

Guide price £1.75m Saddle up for an equestrian dream home in West Sussex. Facilities at Landfall House in Crawley Down include a polo arena, American barn with six stables and two store rooms, and a tack and feed room.

This extensive Edwardian country house stands on almost eight acres with three paddocks and numerous outbuildings. Guards Polo Club at Windsor is less than 50 miles away. Savills Haywards Heath 01444 446000.

BEST BITES Paul Herring KFH Balham

Franco Manca 53 Bedford Hill, Balham SW12 • 020 8992 0489 Where? On the corner of Sistova Road and Bedford Hill, a mere four-minute walk from Balham station.

What’s it like? Very popular with the locals and operates a first-come-firstserved basis, so I make sure I get there early! Once seated, I always find the staff very friendly and efficient.

And the food? Sourdough pizza at its finest. The thick-crust Neapolitan-style pizza is baked in a wood-burning brick oven at incredibly hot temperatures.

My personal favourite is the delicious chorizo and mozzarella pizza. Most ingredients are UK-sourced and the wine comes from organic vineyards.

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BIRDHURST ROAD, sw18

Reception room ø kitchen ø master bedroom suite ø further bedroom ø bathroom ø balcony ø 78 sq m (836 sq ft) ø EPC=B

Reception room ø kitchen ø master bedroom ø further bedroom ø bathroom ø shower room ø 104 sq m (1,115 sq ft) ø EPC=E

Guide £835,000 Leasehold

Guide £755,000 Share of Freehold

Savills Clapham mgreen@savills.com 020 8673 4111

Savills Wandsworth eseaton@savills.com 020 3428 2222

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NORTHCOTE ROAD, sw11

Reception room ø dining room/kitchen ø 2 bedrooms ø 2 bath/shower rooms ø eaves storage ø 100 sq m (1,078 sq ft) ø EPC=D

Reception room ø kitchen ø bedroom ø bathroom ø 40 sq m (432 sq ft) ø EPC=D

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Savills Northcote Road dzendra@savills.com 020 3402 1903

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holmbush road, sw15

Reception hall ø drawing room ø tv room ø study/dining room ø kitchen/breakfast/family room ø 6/7 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø storage room ø west-facing garden to rear ø 364 sq m (3,918 sq ft) ø EPC=F

Savills Putney Caroline Bell cbell@savills.com

020 8780 9900

Guide £2.995 million Freehold

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TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT WITH SOUTH-FACING GARDEN bramfield road, sw11 2 bedrooms ø bathroom ø reception room ø cellar ø garden ø 62.5 sq m (673 sq ft) ø Council Tax=D ø EPC=D

Furnished £600 per week + £276 inc VAT tenancy paperwork fee and other charges may apply*

Savills Northcote Road Nathan Yendle nyendle@savills.com

020 3428 2224

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BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED FIVE BEDROOM HOME BETWEEN THE COMMONS old park avenue, sw12 5 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø w.c. ø 3 reception rooms ø kitchen ø garden ø 280.7 sq m (3,130 sq ft) ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=F

Unfurnished £1,550 per week + £276 inc VAT tenancy paperwork fee and other charges may apply*

Savills Clapham Charlotte Dover cdover@savills.com

020 8772 6990

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BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED FAMILY HOME orbel street, sw11 3 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø bedroom 4/study ø 2 reception rooms ø kitchen/dining room ø patio garden ø 154 sq m (1,658sq ft) ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=D

Unfurnished £810 per week + £276 inc VAT tenancy paperwork fee and other charges may apply*

Savills Battersea Bridge Clare Hampson champson@savills.com

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CONTEMPORARY TWO BEDROOM FLAT woodhall house, sw18 2 double bedrooms ø bathroom ø reception room ø balcony ø residents parking ø 59.81 sq m (644 sq ft) ø Council Tax=C ø EPC=C

Furnished £395 per week + £276 inc VAT tenancy paperwork fee and other charges may apply*

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EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTIES To find out how we can help you or to arrange a complimentary market appraisal please contact us: KnightFrank.co.uk/wandsworth

wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 8682 7777

Guide price: £1,275,000

Bellevue Road, Wandsworth SW17 A unique contemporary duplex penthouse flat with a spectacular roof terrace with views across Wandsworth Common. 2 double bedrooms, 2 en suite bathrooms, dressing room, reception room, kitchen/dining room, large roof terrace. EPC: E. Approximately: 118 sq m (1,270 sq ft). wandsworth@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8682 7777

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

Guide price: £2,500,000

Crockerton Road, Wandsworth SW17 A handsome double fronted period home located close to Wandsworth common. 6-7 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, (1 en suite), 3 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, utility room/bedroom 7, cloakroom, cellar, large garden. EPC: E. Approximately: 302 sq m (3,251 sq ft). wandsworth@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8682 7777

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EXCEPTIONAL LOCATIONS To find out how we can help you or to arrange a complimentary market appraisal please contact us: KnightFrank.co.uk/wandsworth

wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 8682 7777

Guide price: £1,950,000

Westover Road, Wandsworth SW18 An exceptional Victorian family house set back from the road with a south facing garden. 4-5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en suite), double reception room, kitchen/dining/family room, downstairs cloakroom, cellar, south facing garden. EPC: D. Approximately: 208 sq m (2,239 sq ft). wandsworth@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8682 7777

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

Guide price: £4,250,000

Lyford Road, Wandsworth SW18 A beautifully presented family house set on a corner plot located on a sought after road in Wandsworth.

5-6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (3 en suite), 2 reception rooms, kitchen/dining room, playroom, study, utility room, 85ft south facing garden, off street parking. EPC: E. Approximately: 332 sq m (3,574 sq ft). wandsworth@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8682 7777

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HELPING YOU MOVE FORWARD IN 2016 To find out how we can help you or to arrange your complimentary market appraisal please contact us: KnightFrank.co.uk/clapham

clapham@knightfrank.com 020 8022 6116

Guide price: £1,650,000

Altenburg Gardens, Battersea SW11 A four bedroom family home ideally located to enjoy both Clapham Common and the cafes and restaurants of Battersea Rise. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, shower room, 2 reception rooms, utility room, w/c, kitchen, garden, basement. EPC: C. Approximately 198 sq m (2,131 sq ft). clapham@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8022 6116

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

Guide price: £1,350,000

Altenburg Gardens, Battersea SW11 An elegant three bedroom raised ground floor flat situated in a handsome well maintained Victorian building close to Clapham Common. 3 bedrooms, 2 shower rooms, double reception room, kitchen, garden. EPC: E. Approximately 112 sq m (1,206 sq ft). clapham@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8022 6116

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A VERY IMPORTANT DECISION To find out how we can help you or to arrange your complimentary market appraisal please contact us: KnightFrank.co.uk/wimbledon

wimbledon@knightfrank.com 020 8946 0026

Guide price: £3,950,000

Murray Road, Wimbledon Village SW19 Located in one of Wimbledon Village's prime roads, this family house offers good lateral space primarily over the ground and first floors. Master bedroom suite, 4 further bedrooms (1 en suite), double reception room, family room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, family bathroom, WC, garden, off street parking. EPC: C. Approximately 318.5 sq m (3,428 sq ft). wimbledon@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8946 0026

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

Guide price: £4,250,000

Coombe Hill, Kingston Upon Thames KT2 Beautifully presented family house in small gated development of just four houses. Master bedroom suite, 5 further bedrooms (4 en suite), reception, dining room, family room, kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, seperate annexe, garden, garage. EPC: C. Approximately 551.5 sq m (5,936 sq ft). wimbledon@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8946 0026

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EXCEPTIONAL RESULTS The nights are drawing in, but with the lettings market in full flow, now is the time to maximise your rental income.

To find out how we can help you please contact 020 8022 6119 or KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings

Guide price: £975 per week

Calbourne Road, Wandsworth SW12 A recently renovated family home with garden located near the open spaces of Wandsworth and Clapham Commons. 3 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, utility room, study, garden.

EPC: D. Approximately 159 sq m (1,711 sq ft). claphamlettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8022 6119

All potential tenants should be advised that as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 and referencing fees of £48 per person will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

Guide price: £695 per week

Reed Place, Clapham SW4 Spacious apartment in a secure gated Victorian school conversion positioned on a quiet street off Clapham High Street. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, allocated parking space.

EPC: E. Approximately 89 sq m (958 sq ft). claphamlettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8022 6119

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LOOKING TO LET? The nights are drawing in, but with the lettings market in full flow, now is the time to maximise your rental income.

To find out how we can help you please contact 020 8946 9811 or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings

Guide price: £1,800 per calendar month

Felsham Road, Putney SW15

A well presented, split level apartment in this fantastic, central Putney location, ideally situated for the many amenities on Putney High Street.

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, good size reception room and kitchen/breakfast room. EPC: E. wimbledon@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8946 9811

Guide price: £2,990 per calendar month

Palmerston Road, Wimbledon SW19

An extended and well presented family house in this prime Wimbledon location. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, good size reception room, kitchen/ breakfast room and a west facing rear garden.

EPC: D. wimbledon@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8946 9811

Guide price: £3,500 per calendar month

Parkwood Road, Wimbledon SW19

An attractive, semi detached Victorian family house well located for the Village and the town centre. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double reception room, kitchen/breakfast room, rear garden and off street parking. EPC: E. wimbledon@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8946 9811

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Guide price: £5,500 per calendar month

Seymour Road, Southfields SW18

An impressive family house situated on the Southfields and East Putney borders. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, study/playroom, rear garden, garage and off street parking. EPC: F. wimbledon@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8946 9811

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Castelnau SW13 ÂŁ3,400,000 A stunning Grade II listed five-bedroom family home with a garden, situated on the highly sought-after Castelnau, minutes away from the amenities of Barnes Village. Freehold. EPC=E

Barnes: 020 8563 8333 sales.bar@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Lydon Road SW4 ÂŁ1,750,000 A spacious five-bedroom Victorian family house sitting peacefully in the heart of Clapham Old Town, offering generous living space and a wonderful south facing garden. Freehold. EPC=E

Clapham: 020 7501 3666 sales.clp@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Denning Mews SW12 ÂŁ1,499,950 A stylish five-bedroom mews house offering spacious living accomodation and located within an exclusive gated development in the heart of the Nightingale Triangle. Freehold. EPC=B

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

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Kyrle Road SW11 ÂŁ1,425,000 An impressive five-bedroom family home presented in an excellent condition, located on the attractive tree-lined road just off Clapham Common and great transport links. Freehold. EPC=D

Battersea: 020 7228 9292 sales.bat@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Kelmscott Road SW11 ÂŁ925 per week An elegant four-bedroom family home boasting wooden floors and a superb extended kitchen, situated Between the Commons and just a short walk to Clapham Junction station. EPC=E

Battersea: 020 7228 9292 lets.bat@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Brook House SW4 ÂŁ785 per week A stunning three-bedroom penthouse refurbished to the highest standard and located on Clapham Common Southside, close to excellent transport links. EPC=C

Clapham: 020 7501 3666 lets.clp@marshandparsons.co.uk

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HEADS-UP EMBASSYSEARCH

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s the US Embassy prepares for its move from Grosvenor Square to Nine Elms in 2017, Putney has been identified as one of the preferred areas for its diplomat relocation programme.

Estate agent Lauristons has been invited to help the Embassy in the massive task of sourcing and shortlisting properties as the relocation process gets under way.

“The search ranges from one-bedroom apartments through to family homes that meet the United States Government requirements in terms of specification and security,” said Jean–Claude De Abreu, Lauristons lettings manager.

“We are excited to play our part in this journey and look forward to welcoming our new neighbours to the community.”

Saturday football on the heath is a time-honoured tradition for All Saints Jean-Claude has been a Putney resident since relocating School Blackheath. Now thanks to JLL South East, this will remain free from South Africa in 2010. for all players throughout the year, giving every student the chance to Lauristons recently won the Team Development take part. category in this year’s Merton Best Business Awards.

The money JLL has provided has helped to fund new kit for each team, Judges praised the agency’s commitment to training footballs, goalposts and kit bags, as well as covering pitch fees for the year. and professional accreditation, as well as personal and JLL will also be supplying Player of the Year trophies at the end of the season. professional development across their teams.

The Lauristons team pictured at the awards night are Matthew Payne (top left, facing), managing director; Darren Baker (front left), land and new homes director; with (right of Matthew) Lauren Layton, Laura Holland, Susan Lamont and Maja Aunedi.

Mo Bros and Mo Sisters from Lauristons ran the 10-mile Muddy MoRun in Swinley Forest on 1 November to raise more than £1720 for the Movember Foundation.

Matthew Payne, Lauristons managing director, said: “We were delighted to raise awareness and funding for the Movember Foundation in support of men’s health. It certainly was a Mo-mentous occasion for us to all cross the 10-mile finish line! I’m especially proud as for half of our MoRunners, it was their very first long distance running event.”

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RADIOCAMPAIGN Petermans, with offices at Herne Hill and Edgeware, has launched a 12-month radio advertising campaign across London on LBC. The campaign began on 9 November with the agency’s previous testimonial-based ads, and continues with a new ad in the New Year.

Director Wendy Peterman of Herne Hill said: “Next year’s ads will be a mix of brand ads and special offers. A two-year campaign in 2012 and 2013 proved to be really successful and we feel the time is right to remind people who we are again, with our message ‘excellence comes as standard’.”

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WORD ON THE STREET DOES THE LONDON PROPERTY MARKET REMAIN ACTIVE OVER THE CHRISTMAS PERIOD?

THREETOGO

The first of Battersea Power Station’s four iconic chimneys to be rebuilt reached halfway point in October, signalling that work on dismantling and rebuilding the other three could begin.

Following inspection by an independent engineer, London Borough of Wandsworth signed off the south-west chimney rebuild as the new chimney reached a height of 25 metres above the brickwork. Work on the other three began immediately.

Cllr Ravi Govindia, leader of Wandsworth Council, said: “These chimneys are a defining feature of the London skyline so as the local planning authority we have a profound duty of care to make sure the rebuilding process is a success. The first major milestone has been reached and that the methods are proving successful.”

The south-west chimney will be restored to its full height of 50 metres before the end of 2015. The rebuild programme, using construction principles ensuring that the new chimneys will be visually identical to the originals, is due to finish late summer 2016, when all four chimneys will then be painted. Specialist contractors include construction managers Skanska, Beroa Bierrum and Buro Happold Engineering.

Pictures by Kilian O’Sullivan

ALICE THOMPSON FOXTONS CRYSTAL PALACE For us, December is always a very active time. Naturally, buyers prefer to agree an offer and sellers like the security of finding a buyer before Christmas. London doesn’t stop working during this time and neither do we – last year we exchanged contracts for a sale on Christmas Eve and agreed the sale of several properties between Christmas and New Year.

Being open for business during this time allows us to accommodate more viewings as a lot of buyers have time off and new sellers want to make sure their property is ready to launch in the New Year.

ROBERT TRINDLE JACKSONS

To move into a new home before Christmas, everything needs to be in place. Solicitors need to be on the ball. If there’s a mortgage involved, it will need to be processed quickly. If there’s a chain, all parties must be prepared to pull out all the stops.

I was once involved in a transaction where our buyer was in a contract race against the son of a famous James Bond actor. He managed to exchange contracts in 48 hours and has been dining out on the story ever since. He loves to tell people how he beat 007! However, he was a 100 per cent cash buyer and there was no chain, which helped considerably.

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£500

JOHN LEWIS

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WE’LL DO THE SELLING, WHILE YOU PLAY FATHER CHRISTMAS. SELL YOUR PROPERTY THROUGH JACKSONS AND WE’LL GIVE YOU A £500 JOHN LEWIS VOUCHER SO THIS NEW YEAR YOU CAN MAKE YOUR NEW HOUSE YOUR HOME. This winter, we’ll make selling your house simple with personal service, a free valuation and competitive commission. We’ll always ensure your property is seen by as many people as possible. Not only do we use all of the most popular websites like PrimeLocation, Rightmove and Zoopla, but you can also expect your property to be in magazines, online advertising, direct mails, emailers, our window displays and across our network of 12 offices. Contact Jacksons’ sales teams today and experience the Jacksons personal touch.

www.jacksonsestateagents.com/ChristmasSales *See our website for full terms and conditions.

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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HENDHAM ROAD, SW17

5 BEDROOMS, 3 RECEPTION ROOMS AND 60’ GARDEN CONTACT: WANDSWORTH COMMON 020 8672 9077 | www.jacksonsestateagents.com/WandsworthCommon

£1,735,000

FREEHOLD

THE PROPERTY A substantial semi-detached Victorian house situated within a popular road just south of Wandsworth Common. The house has been in the same ownership for many years, has been beautifully maintained and has off street parking.

THE AREA Wandsworth Common has become firmly established over the last 30 years as an ideal area for family living. With an abundance of schools both private and state, excellent transport facilities, multiple choices for eating and drinking and the open spaces of the Common itself, the area satisfies all of one’s needs.

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CROMFORD ROAD, SW18

2/3 BEDROOMS, 1/2 RECEPTION ROOMS AND GARDEN

CONTACT: WANDSWORTH 020 8875 8899 | www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Wandsworth

£875,000 LEASEHOLD

A spacious 2/3 bedroom split level flat arranged over the first and second floors of a converted Victorian house and offered with no onward chain. To the rear of the first floor is a private roof terrace which in turn leads down to a 30’ rear garden.

ISIS STREET, SW18

2 BEDROOMS, LARGE KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM AND 50’ GARDEN CONTACT: EARLSFIELD 020 8971 7070 | www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Earlsfield

£427 PER WEEK

A refurbished and extended ground floor Victorian maisonette, tastefully decorated and retaining many original features. Situated in a highly regarded road, close to Earlsfield mainline railway station and the shops, pubs, bars and restaurants on Garratt Lane.

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

WIMBLEDON 020 3750 9111

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HARBUT ROAD, SW11

4 BEDROOMS, 2 RECEPTION ROOMS AND 30’ GARDEN CONTACT: BATTERSEA 020 7924 2255 | www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Battersea

£1,200,000 FREEHOLD

THE PROPERTY A wider than average Victorian family house situated in a popular and convenient road running off St. John’s Hill. The house has been well maintained and improved by the present owners, although it could be further extended if required subject to the usual consents.

THE AREA St. John’s Hill is one of South London’s most recent success stories. There is a fabulous community feel and the road is now a destination for an eclectic range of restaurants and bars. Clapham Junction station is at the bottom of the hill offering multiple services both in and out of London.

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LAITWOOD ROAD, SW12

3 DOUBLE BEDROOMS, LARGE KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM AND 35’ GARDEN CONTACT: BALHAM 020 8675 6565 | www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Balham

£949 950 LEASEHOLD

A fabulous three bedroom, two bathroom split level ground and lower ground floor flat situated within a popular road in central Balham. All works have been carried out to exacting standards and Balham town centre now offers an extensive choice of fashionable bars and restaurants.

TOOTING BEC GARDENS, SW16

1 BEDROOM, LARGE RECEPTION ROOM AND WELL FITTED KITCHEN CONTACT: STREATHAM 020 8677 9900 | www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Streatham

£323 PER WEEK

A beautifully presented first floor split level flat forming part of an attractive substantial Victorian property directly facing Tooting Bec Common. The flat has the added advantage of an allocated parking space and transport facilities include Tooting Bec Northern line tube and Streatham railway 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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JOHN LEWIS

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LET’S DECK THE HALLS, WE’LL EVEN BUY THE HOLLY. LET YOUR PROPERTY THROUGH JACKSONS AND WE’LL GIVE YOU A £75 JOHN LEWIS VOUCHER TO TREAT YOURSELF, OR SOMEONE SPECIAL THIS WINTER. We’ll take the stress out of renting your property, so you can concentrate on enjoying the festive season. We’ll make sure it’s seen by as many people as possible. Not only do we use all of the most popular websites like PrimeLocation, Rightmove and Zoopla, but you can also expect your property to be in magazines, online advertising, direct mails, emailers, our window displays and across our network of 12 offices. Contact Jacksons’ lettings teams today and experience the Jacksons personal touch.

www.jacksonsestateagents.com/ChristmasLettings *See our website for full terms and conditions.

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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CATHLES ROAD, SW12 5 BEDROOMS, FULLY CONVERTED BASEMENT AND 2795 SQ.FT. CONTACT: CLAPHAM 020 8875 7995 | www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Clapham

ÂŁ1,750,000 FREEHOLD

THE PROPERTY An outstanding Victorian family house that has been fully refurbished from top to bottom to an exacting standard. Arranged over four floors, the house impresses on every level with the family room being a spectacular 31’ long, the full width of the house and with generous ceiling height.

THE AREA Clapham South Northern line underground station falls within Zone 2 of the network. Clapham Common is on the doorstep and the whole area has seen dramatic gentrification over recent years. Abbeville Road is a classic example, with a fine selection of independent shops, bars and restaurants enthusiastically supported by the local community.

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HUNTSPILL STREET, SW18 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS AND 25’ REAR GARDEN CONTACT: EARLSFIELD 020 8971 7070 | www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Earlsfield

£905,000 FREEHOLD

A recently refurbished and extended Victorian house situated amongst a residential enclave of streets within striking distance of Earlsfield town centre, Tooting Broadway and Wandsworth Common. The house has been extended both into the loft and side return to a high standard and now totals over 1,300 sq.ft.

ELTRINGHAM STREET, SW18 2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS, OPEN PLAN RECEPTION ROOM/KITCHEN AND COMMUNAL ROOF TERRACE CONTACT: WANDSWORTH 020 8875 8899 | www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Wandsworth

£410 PER WEEK

Forming part of the Charterhouse Apartments development, a ground floor flat with the added advantage of a secure parking space. Presented in good condition throughout, the shops bars and restaurants of Old York Road are close by and there are frequent services from Wandsworth Town station into Waterloo.

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

WIMBLEDON 020 3750 9111

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LEIGHAM COURT ROAD, SW16

5 BEDROOMS, 2 RECEPTION ROOMS AND 67’ X 33’ REAR GARDEN CONTACT: STREATHAM 020 8677 9900 | www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Streatham

£1,000,000 FREEHOLD

THE PROPERTY A semi-detached Edwardian house occupying a sizeable plot, having off street parking for several cars, an integral garage and with the possibility of extending, subject to the necessary consents. The house is beautifully presented and decorated throughout and has a wide 67’ west-facing rear garden.

THE AREA Streatham has seen a massive improvement in demand over recent years and is now a first choice for many buyers across all price ranges. The housing stock is wide and varied making it a sought after destination from first time buyers right through to seasoned family buyers for the larger houses around the High Road.

info@jacksonsestateagents.com | www.jacksonsestateagents.com

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BURNTWOOD LANE, SW17

6 BEDROOMS, HUGE KITCHEN/BREAKFAST/FAMILY ROOM AND 35’ GARDEN CONTACT: EARLSFIELD 020 8971 7070 | www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Earlsfield

£1,475,000

FREEHOLD

Having been fully extended into the loft, side return and garden, an attractive semi-detached Victorian Villa offering in excess of 2,400 sq. ft. of living space. Being close to the shops and transport of Garratt Lane and Earlsfield station, the kitchen/breakfast/family room measures an impressive 30’ x 18’ and has bi-folding doors leading onto the south-facing garden.

LOMBARD ROAD, SW11 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS AND LARGE OPEN PLAN RECEPTION ROOM/KITCHEN CONTACT: BATTERSEA 020 7924 2255 | www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Battersea

£580 PER WEEK

Forming part of the impressive Falcon Wharf development, a spacious thirteenth floor flat with an allocated parking space and an attractive ‘winter garden’/sun room. The flat has fantastic views over the river and there is a luxury hotel, bar, gym and spa within the development.

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

WIMBLEDON 020 3750 9111

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GATESIDE ROAD, SW17 3 BEDROOMS, 2 RECEPTION ROOMS AND 50’ GARDEN CONTACT: TOOTING 020 8767 0522 | www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Tooting

ÂŁ969,000 FREEHOLD

THE PROPERTY A very well presented Edwardian terraced house situated in a quiet road of similar houses close to Tooting Bec Northern line underground station. There is opportunity to extend both into the loft space and to the rear if required, subject to the usual consents, and to the rear of the garden is a detached garage.

THE AREA Tooting Bec is now an increasingly popular area amongst buyers across the property spectrum. Transport facilities are excellent both via the Northern line tube and numerous bus routes. The eclectic mix of eateries is now legendary and the traditional pub and nightlife scene are improving apace.

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GAP ROAD, SW19

5 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHROOMS, 90’ SOUTH FACING GARDEN CONTACT: WIMBLEDON 020 3750 9111 | www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Wimbledon

£1,225,000

FREEHOLD

A newly renovated and extended semi-detached Victorian house in a central location and having off street parking for two cars. The house has a 35’ kitchen/ breakfast/family room with full width bi-fold doors leading to the garden. Wimbledon town centre with its multiple shopping and transport facilities is within walking distance whilst recreational facilities are to be found at Wimbledon Park.

CHILDEBERT ROAD, SW17

2 BEDROOMS, LARGE RECEPTION ROOM AND KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM CONTACT: BALHAM 020 8675 6565 | www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Balham

£490 PER WEEK

A particularly spacious two bedroom split level flat arranged on the first and second floors of a terraced Victorian house. There are a number of original features intact and there is ample space for a dining table in the kitchen/breakfast room. Childebert Road is a short walk from Balham town centre and the transport and leisure facilities that are in abundance locally.

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

WIMBLEDON 020 3750 9111

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THE PROFILE

DRAWINGIN THECLIENTS Bryony Walters puts Jenny Knight right on rentals

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ettings agents need to have lived a bit to maintain their sangfroid in the face of the inevitable awkward and comic events involved in dealing with the public.

Bryony Walters, the new lettings manager at Sheraton Law in Clapham, has plenty of life experience. She trained as an actress and worked as a bouncer to finance her round-the-world travels.

As the daughter of famous newspaper cartoonist Jak, she has inherited something of his talent and for a year produced a cartoon about a fashionista for the magazine GQ. Dad was a judo expert and Bryony is also keen on the martial arts, training in taekwondo.

“I was a bouncer for five years but in the end I usually used my mouth to defuse a situation or make a sharp retort,“ she says.

Bryony moved to Sheraton Law in October after working for John D Wood, Savills and Sebastian Estates, mainly in the Kensington, Chelsea, Holland Park and Fulham areas. As for those embarrassing incidents all lettings agents experience – typically arranging a viewing only to realise that the existing tenants are enthusiastically working out together in the bedroom – life has been pretty kind to her.

“One of my colleagues lost a client when Tom Cruise got stuck in the internal lift going up to an apartment. I found a naked Frenchman in a flat, who was meant to have left, when I was showing a couple round, not to mention the person in the shower at another viewing.”

She took time off to have her baby, named Jak in honour of her father, and then took her time finding the right job to fit in with her lifestyle.

“It can be difficult to differentiate one agent from another, but at Sheraton Law these guys feel like real people, personable without a threatening corporate vibe. The team are great fun and I like working for someone I like. The office is about service to the clients, not just targets and figures.“ As the new lettings manager, Bryony’s main task is to bring up the stock levels in the area that ranges from Wandsworth, Battersea, Vauxhall to Brixton and Stockwell.

“I have written, folded and stuffed 3500 envelopes. I’m also ringing up all our old leads. Most flat-hunting is now done on line. We had two houses at the right price this week and the phones rang off the hooks. We let both on the second or third viewing, but good one-bedroom, high spec flats on lovely roads are much slower to move.

“I think the rents are so high nowadays that people prefer to look for somewhere where they can share the costs. There is huge competition for the right property at the right price for sharers, either professionals or students. People used to share when they were about 18 to 23, but now with the price of buying, people are sharing into their thirties.“ In October Bryony used her creativity to win more business with a Halloween window with free toy spiders given out to passing children – in order to spark up conversations with their parents – followed by a caption competition for this year’s Christmas card.

“I want us to get more involved with school sponsorships to promote our family-friendly atmosphere. Landlords want nice tenants and because we are a smaller agency we can be more flexible on fees instead of being stuck with the head office ruling.”

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Neat wreaths Vinyl Record Christmas wreath, £27 betsybenn.co.uk

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White wash wreath, £25 sainsburys.co.uk

Snow tip pinecone wreath, £9.99 homebase.co.uk

Stag and flouro bauble wreath, £25 paperchase.co.uk

Vintner wreath, £14 ikea.com

Gold leaf wreath, £39.50 marksandspencer.com

Premium red berry and blackberry wreath, £35 johnlewis.com

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Floreo wreath, £40 habitat.co.uk

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>>SKIN DEEP Totally in keeping with the trend for the natural in accessories, sheepskins soften the edges of contemporary furniture and up the cosy factor like nothing else.

ONTHELUXELIST

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assionate about making beautiful homes, Hill House Interiors has won many prestigious design awards. Since opening 18 years ago, the company has evolved into an international interiors specialist.

They now run four outlets: a London showroom and office in Elystan Street, Chelsea, another close to the Monte Carlo harbour in Monaco, a large lateral studio and office HQ for the design team, and the latest addition, a new lifestyle showroom in Baker Street, Weybridge.

The new shop showcases the Hill House furniture range and exclusive accessories sourced worldwide (they have established some unique relationships with leading design companies such as Baobab, Ralph Lauren, Alberto Pinto and Michael Aram). There’s artwork, lighting, wall coverings, flooring, rugs and all the latest interior design ‘must haves’ to make a truly elegant home.

The new showroom will be hosting a regular menu of events throughout the year, including ‘catwalk’ presentations of the latest designer collections, Hill House Interior’s own new stunning furniture designs and stimulating ‘at home’ evenings, where designers and architects will be on hand to discuss architectural and design solutions.

Other Hill House Interiors services include architecture, interior architecture, project management, full turn-key design and build, soft furnishings, lighting design, art consultancy, house styling and accessorising. They also offer a preparation for a house sale or let service – the perfect route for any seller or buy to let investors.

As Christmas approaches, the showroom will be transformed into a shimmering, beautifully lit and decorated ‘ideas cave’, where shoppers will be able to browse in comfort, then sink back onto a Hill House Interiors sofa and be treated to some welcome refreshments, while any presents they have purchased are gift wrapped, in the Hill House signature ‘platinum-noir’ paper.

The Hill House Lifestyle Showroom is open Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 5pm, www.hillhouseinteriors.com, shop@hillhouseinteriors.com

>>HINT OF A TINT Dulux Trade’s colour of the year 2016, Cherished Gold, is strong but not overpowering, subtly refers to the past yet happily marries with modern shades - especially now’s soft pink. >>IN KEEPING Downton’s Mrs Patmore couldn’t do without hers - the pantry is back. Grand, maybe, but in our overheated homes a larder is the best place to keep foodstuffs fresh.

>>BRIGHT SPOT In a once dreary corner of Queenstown Road there’s a beacon of brightness. The glossy blue-tiled exterior of Loaf’s Battersea Shack sets the tone for the fun-for-all-thefamily shopping experience inside - ice-cream parlour and football tables for kids, inspiring and inviting sofas et al for home builders.

Monaco chair, from £1,230, www.delcor.co.uk

Natures Collection Icelandic Long Haired Sheepskin rug, £103. www.cloudberryliving.co.uk

>>AFTER DARK It made a dramatic entrance a couple of years ago, but the black Christmas tree just isn’t looking so festive anymore. >>SEPARATE TABLES Just like the front parlour of old, saved for best - the formal, rarely-used dining room is a relic. The family that cooks together sits and eats together. >>OFF THE WALL A Christmas favourite - the reindeer has shared his horns with the baubles in our decorating schemes long enough. >>FRESH OUT Interiors guru Abigail Ahern has long been a champion of faux flowers and plants and her new shop, within Heals, aims to make her fabulous fakes cool, luxurious and seriously desirable.

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“Having been through an exhausting and extensive build, it was a real pleasure to deal with Buildguru towards to end of our project. The team at Buildguru did an excellent job designing, supplying and fitting our kitchen and utility room. All correspondence was clear and thorough, the kitchen arrived on precisely the date that had been pre-agreed and installation was completed within the time frame that had been specified. It sounds simple but these elements made for a stress free and efficient service and we are thrilled with our kitchen.�

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LIGHTFANTASTIC A ‘grande dame’ is born, as a weary old house with one bathroom and one reception room is transformed into a large family home to die for.

Jenny Knight reports.

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hen Stuart Finegan saw an unmodernised period property on a large and bright corner plot in the heart of Barnes village, he knew he had an opportunity to create something with a wow factor.

Stuart, a chartered accountant turned property developer, bought the rundown 2000 square foot dwelling and turned it into a dazzling home of 3500 square feet through the addition of a second floor and large side and rear extensions.

“The piece de resistance was the wide corner plot which adds an extra dimension, and permitted the creation of an impressive 1500 square feet of ground floor light-filled entertaining space.”

Instead of the usual flat opening that most terraced house owners have to opt for when doing a rear extension, the corner plot facilitated an angled rear extension.

“We were determined to embellish the period features of the house to the front and side so we added four huge sash windows with oversized skylights above them to invite in as much sunlight as possible. At the rear, we angled the floor-to-ceiling glass panels towards the light, whilst also creating a more unique and contemporary feel.”

With a south-westerly aspect, the whole design focused on light. Sixteen new security-filmed doubleglazed hardwood sash windows were fitted, with two double-glazed hardwood bay windows, and eight roof lights as part of the refurbishment programme.

One figure Stuart remembers particularly well is the number of reclaimed bricks needed for the boundary wall that his wife insisted should be built to replace a ‘bockety’ old fence – 20,000 in total at the cost of £1 a brick.

“Only an accountant would remember that, but I was aware we might have alternatively invested in some nice art for that price.”

Now after almost seven years in the house, Stuart, his wife and seven-yearold twins are returning to Ireland where they are currently building themselves a contemporary villa in Dublin.

He said: “We knew we would sell it as some stage so we have continued to improve it and maintain it in pristine condition.”

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Madrid Road, Barnes SW13, £3.4m, Savills 020 8939 6900

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Lefroy Brooks deck mounted chrome taps Wide-plank American Black Walnut flooring Carrara white marble fireplace Stainless steel Miele appliances including two ovens, two dishwashers, microwave and gas hob • Two separate utility rooms at ground and first floor

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ST MARY’S ROAD, SE15

£1,499,000

Out of the three (half) stucco-fronted Victorian houses in this short terrace, this middle home is the only one with a portico balcony. The house has been completely stripped back, intelligently remodelled and where possible, restored. The plumbing and wiring are new, intricate coving in the double reception has been meticulously revived and superior fittings have been installed. New sash windows are fitted and many are huge, there’s a zoned central heating system and a cable and wired media set-up (for television and internet connection). The basement kitchen/diner is gorgeous, there are four double bedrooms and two beautifully finished bathrooms. Close to schools and zone 2 train/London Overground links at Queen’s Road and Nunhead. Simple chain-free sale.

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This is a spectacular, architect-designed, fivebedroom family home located in sought-after Dulwich Village Max Green, Savills Clapham

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ess than a mile from Dulwich College, this exceptional five-bedroom family house in Court Lane is one of two newly built here in Dulwich Village by Oppidan, developers and architects.

Development in Dulwich Village is strictly protected and any work on existing properties or new-builds is closely scrutinised by the Dulwich Estate before permission can be granted to proceed.

Oppidan worked closely with the estate to ensure the design would compliment the Dulwich Village character. Built in a contemporary style, the developers undertook extensive consultation with the estate’s inhouse architect, right down to fine details including dimensions and materials used.

Both houses in Court Lane have secluded private gardens with substantial soft landscaping and water features to integrate into the existing village setting.

At 3420 sq ft, the house currently for sale offers flexible luxury living space, with a large sliding wall on the ground and lower ground floors providing the option to separate the kitchen and reception rooms into two separate spaces.

There are excellent ceiling heights on all floors and a double-height dining area on the lower ground floor.

Combined with extensive use of glass, this creates a strong feeling of space and light throughout.

The houses have been built to a high specification including CAT 6 cabling, intelligent lighting in the living rooms and master bedrooms, colour video entry phone and internet boosters to ensure each property is well connected throughout. They are also ready-wired for BT, Sky+ and Virgin Media.

Court Lane, Dulwich Village SE21, guide price £3.5m, Savills Clapham 020 8673 4111

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he lower ground floor of this grand detached house in the exclusive gated community of Coombe Park is totally devoted to fitness, leisure and entertainment.

Dive into the welcoming blue waters of the heated swimming pool – 10 metres by five metres – or relax in the Jacuzzi or sauna.

You may also be tempted by the games room, gym or home cinema and media room. Double doors from the impressive pool complex open out onto a small patio with steps leading up to the impeccably landscaped rear garden.

Built just five years ago, the superb high-specification sixbedroom property on this private estate is fitted with airconditioning, underfloor heating, integrated sound and lighting system, and polished plaster finishes in many of the rooms.

A carriage driveway with plenty of off-street parking leads to the double garage. Inside, the house has a total of 13,768 sq ft of lavish living space on just three floors.

At ground level, a double-height entrance hall leads to a fabulous drawing room with a fireplace and doors to the garden. A dining room and a bespoke fitted kitchen, dining and family room also have doors to the garden, and there’s a second reception, a study and a utility room.

On the first floor, the master bedroom suite features two dressing rooms and an en suite bathroom with separate shower. The other five bedrooms all have en suite bathrooms with fitted wardrobes or dressing rooms.

Coombe Park, Kingston Upon Thames, price on application, Knight Frank Wimbledon 020 8946 0026

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This impressive detached house boasts over 13,700 square feet of luxurious living with every modern amenity at hand Dominic Pasqua, Knight Frank Wimbledon

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This incredible five-bedroom house, renovated to an impeccable standard, features new cutting-edge appliances throughout James Redington, Foxtons Balham

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otally renovated a year-anda-half ago, this impressively updated semi-detached house now offers a basement leisure complex featuring a games room, TV and media room and a wine room.

The 3020 sq ft five-bedroom property in Laitwood Road, Balham, also has a new roof, new wiring and new plumbing throughout with a Vaillant boiler and Megaflo system.

Among the new high-tech features on offer are underfloor heating in the basement, on the ground floor and in the three luxurious CP Hart bathrooms; Lutron lighting on the ground floor; and CAT 6 network cabling, with the server cabinet in the basement.

The property is wired for Sonos sound with ceiling speakers, protected by Banham locks and alarm, and the Poliform kitchen has Gaggenau appliances. There’s a Chesney’s gas fire and fireplace inside, and another fireplace outside in the 36ft landscaped garden.

Laitwood Road is handy for the bars, restaurants and shops along Balham High Road and Bedford Hill, as well as Tooting Bec and Clapham Common. Nearest rail and tube stations are Balham and Clapham South.

Laitwood Road, Balham SW12, £2.35m, Foxtons Balham 020 8772 8000

TOTAL RENOVATION

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he kitchen and breakfast room of this extensive family house in Putney opens out onto a paved terrace – perfect for al fresco dining – at the top of a huge lawn surrounded by mature trees and shrubs.

French windows in the charming conservatory, together with a third rear doorway, also lead to the secluded 90ft rear garden of the 4640 sq ft property on Malbrook Road, south of Putney Lower Common.

Above the garage, with access from its own front door or from inside the house, a double bedroom with en suite shower room can provide ideal first floor accommodation space for a nanny or staff.

Ground level in the house also contains four receptions for formal or informal entertaining – drawing room, drawing, room, sitting room and study. Living space is particularly light thanks to high ceilings and large sash windows. A cellar includes utilities, storage and a wine store.

The dual-aspect main bedroom on the first floor has an en suite bathroom, separate shower, fitted cupboards and views of both front and rear gardens.

The guest bedroom is en suite and there are four more bedrooms in the main house.

Malbrook Road is a prime residential area featuring attractive early Victorian houses. Putney High Street has a mainline station to Waterloo, and the nearest tube is East Putney.

Malbrook Road, Putney SW15, guide price £4.6m, Savills Putney 020 8780 9900

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telephone 020 7771 7100

£895,000

email battersea@first-union.co.uk

THESMOKE Wimbledon: Gather round the wood-burner – ski lodge-style – in the open plan kitchen and reception of a two-bed modern detached house in SW20.

Robert Holmes & Company 020 8947 9833

£3.5m

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

THEBURBS Dorking: Cosy inglenook with wood-burner, exposed beams, attic space potential – all this plus 93 acres of paddocks, woodland and equestrian facilities.

Chewton Rose 01372 383434

£1.65m

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Gardens and paddocks extend to 17 acres.

Savills Sevenoaks 01732 789700

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ASKTHE LOCAL

Why Wimbledon Village? South asks John Nouri, director of Robert Holmes & Company

What’s going for it?

Well connected?

And the schools?

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Where to buy

Wimbledon is the original London village with a ‘town meets country’ atmosphere: the green open spaces of the 1100-acre Commons, characterful high street, stables and historic pubs contrast with exclusive designer boutiques, cafés, wine bars and restaurants.

Very. The village is a short distance from Wimbledon station, with fast and frequent train and tube services to central London. There are good bus links and the nearby A3 offers direct vehicle access to Surrey, the South and London.

utney homes for sale along the Thames, or with Thames views, can command premiums of up to 37 per cent, while prime rental properties with Thames-side outlooks can achieve up to 52 per cent premiums, according to latest research by Cluttons.

The agency revealed that capital values for prime riverside Putney homes achieve £1100 per square foot, while rental properties achieve £850 per week (prime rents are based on two-bedroom apartments).

Putney premium outperformed neighbouring Battersea, which achieves a river view sales premium of 33 per cent though its capital value is higher at £1200 per square foot. Battersea’s riverside rental accommodation achieves premiums of 50 per cent at £900 per week, compared to those without river vistas at £600.

James Hyman, Cluttons head of residential sales, said: “Buyer interest in homes either on the Thames or offering views across the iconic river remain extremely buoyant. Both Putney and Battersea boast strong riverside capital values, not far behind those of Southbank and Tower Bridge, which both overlook the City.

“The western stretch of properties along the Thames also lend themselves to a more outdoors lifestyle thanks to the towpaths, rowing clubs and adjacent parks. It’s the quieter stretch of river, suitable for recreational activities, which is a real draw card for both families and young professionals.”

Currently for sale in Deodar Road, a five-bedroom semi-detached house has spectacular views across the Thames towards Fulham and the ‘green oasis’ of the Hurlingham Club’s gardens. The period property also has direct river frontage and off-street parking.

The first-class schools are a draw for families: from renowned independents including King’s College School, Wimbledon High and The Norwegian School to several ‘outstanding’ state schools including primary Bishop Gilpin.

The Village has a thriving café society with a mix of chains and independents such as St Cassien, a favourite locals’ meeting place.

Restaurants include the Light House, the White Onion, Thai Tho and the original ‘Cote’ brasserie.

The most sought-after (and most expensive) roads are those with close proximity to the village and the Common. Other areas of note include Wimbledon Hill, Wimbledon Park and West Wimbledon.

Gem of the month Murray Road, Wimbledon Village SW19 Newly built detached family house offering many impressive features including stunning ‘super room’ with kitchen designed by a Michelin– starred chef. £6.8 million Robert Holmes & Company 020 8947 9833

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Deodar Road, Putney SW15, £2.95m, Cluttons Clapham & Battersea 020 7223 7574

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ith superb high ceilings and natural light from an expansive skylight, one of the three ground floor receptions at a house near Larkhall Park is the former studio of a sculptor.

The Grade II listed, Regency-style family home in the Larkhall conservation area combines Italianate period features with a contemporary finish. The modern kitchen leads to an attractive dining room with two sets of French windows to a secluded south-east-facing rear garden.

Set back from Priory Grove behind a private walled front garden, the property includes four double bedrooms – one with a bijou balcony – and two bathrooms. Stockwell tube and Wandsworth Road mainline station are nearby.

Priory Grove, Larkhall Park, Stockwell SW8, guide price £2.65m, Savills Battersea 020 3402 1900

KITCHENSPACE A five-bedroom Victorian house in Granard Road, which runs off Wandsworth Common, features a huge kitchen and family room with concertina doors into the rear garden.

Standing on a 30ft wide plot, the house offers almost 2900 sq ft of inside space including a cellar with development potential. The grand reception room has a large bay window and ornamental fireplace, and the kitchen offers stone work surfaces and plenty of wall and base units.

A playroom leads into the garden, and the property includes a utility room and three bathrooms (one en suite).

Granard Road, Wandsworth SW12, £2,775,000, Rampton Baseley 020 7228 5111

We have earned our stripes

131 Northcote Road London SW11 6PS T: 020 7228 5111 E: battersea@ramptonbaseley.com

www.ramptonbaseley.com

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KNIGHTFRANK NEWS BATTERSEA An intrepid team from Knight Frank Battersea walked 10 miles along the Thames South Bank from Putney Bridge to Tower Bridge to raise £4,600 for the Day of Giving, in conjunction with an inventive advertising campaign.

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ellevue Road was lined with stalls, games, music and live entertainment on Sunday 20 September for the 4th annual Summer Fair. Knight Frank Wandsworth was the proud principal sponsor On the day, Wandsworth office staged fun activities to raise funds for the Knight Frank Day of Giving charity campaign. There were queues all day for spectacular face painting by Jenny from Arty Cats, and visitors also enjoyed the competition to ‘guess the number of sweets in the house’.

Candyfloss was on offer for a charitable donation, together with samples of Turners Cider, made with fresh Kentish apples by the brother-in-law of Wandsworth office head Sam Sproston. Sam is pictured at the event with associate Becky Manwaring, right, and office manager Lizzie Crumpler.

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njoy a fantastic Christmas shopping experience at this year’s Wandsworth Friends of Trinity Hospice Christmas Fair, where 40 different stalls will be presenting their seasonal wares.

The annual event on Tuesday and Wednesday 17 and 18 November is again sponsored by Knight Frank Clapham and Wandsworth offices, so that all proceeds will go direct to supporting patients at the hospice. For more information visit www.trinityhospicechristmasfair.com.

Knight Frank Clapham is also sole sponsor of this year’s Green and Ethical Christmas Fayre at Trinity Church on 5 December. The event aims to raise money for local causes including supporting their target charity, improving energy efficiency in the church, and conducting more environmental outreach in the community. The first 300 visitors will receive a Knight Frank red reusable bag.

Visit www.greenethicalchristmas.com.

Other worthy events and causes supported by Knight Frank Clapham this year include Trinity Hospice Country Fayre, Eaton House The Manor School Spring Fair, Lavender Hill Farmers’ Markets, St Mary’s School, Swift Fitness, St Paul’s Opera and Venn Street Market.

WIMBLEDON Clients and friends stepped up to join an energetic Knight Frank Wimbledon team as they danced their way to fitness in a two-hour Zumbathon at The Wimbledon Club, collecting more funds for the Day of Giving.

Knight Frank offices and departments across the UK staged a host of individual activities for the company’s Day of Giving on 15 October, raising a total of more than £150,000 for five chosen charities: Bumblebee Conservation Trust, Crohn’s & Colitis UK, Guide Dogs, LandAid and Mary’s Meals.

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FIVEO FTHE SOU BEST TH E : VEN TS

What and where was your first London home?

A two-bed flat in Ladbroke Grove.

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The book that changed your life?

Yes Man by Danny Wallace. It’s a great lesson in taking chances.

What did you want to be when you were growing up?

A police officer.

Which living person(s) do you most admire and why?

William and Kate – they’ve re-engaged the younger generation’s interest in the monarchy by being personable.

What is your favourite smell?

Fresh laundry.

What is your most treasured possession?

They’re not a possession but I treasure my family the most.

DULWICH PICTURE GALLERY

HORNIMAN CHRISTMAS FAIR

HORNIMAN MUSEUM & GARDENS SAT 5 & SUN 6 DEC

Unique gifts from jewellery to bakes, Christmas art workshops and a seasonal trail. On Sunday local choirs will be singing popular festive tunes. www.horniman.co.uk

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BATTERSEA DOGS AND CATS HOME CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT ST LUKE’S CHURCH, SYDNEY ST MON 7 DEC

Enjoy a festive dog guard of honour and join the home’s family and friends to sing carols and celebrate Christmas in beautiful surroundings. Mulled wine and mince pies will also be served. www.battersea.org.uk

What is at the top of your bucket list?

Driving a police car through London with the sirens on.

What is your guiltiest pleasure?

Box sets.

UGLY DUCKLING PUPPET SHOW

The well-loved Hans Christian Anderson story presented by Drew Colby using new techniques and beautiful light effects and accompanied by live music. www. dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Buying my flat and getting on the property ladder.

Aside from property, what’s your most expensive purchase?

My car.

UNTIL JAN 3

SUN 29 NOV

Favourite open space in London?

Chiswick House and Gardens – it never fails to evoke images of living there in the 1700s.

If you could edit your past, what would you change?

Nothing.

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Eyeskate welcomes everyone from beginner Bambis to perfect professionals. Combine a spin on the ice with festive views of South Bank from 135m above the city. www.londoneye.com/frostival

Position Lettings Manager Where do you live?

Chiswick.

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HIDEAWAY STREATHAM FRI DEC 18 - SUN DEC 20

Led by Hideaway’s resident musical director Janette Mason, a six-piece band with a big punch will be swinging and grooving their way through some classic Christmas songs. www.hideawaylive.co.uk

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NEWHOMES UPDATE Design specs are moving higher, reports David Smith, group head of Marketing and PR for luxury homes developer Octagon

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eflecting on the last 12 months in the world of property, I suppose I could say they have been ‘unremarkable’. Now this does not necessarily mean disappointing, but rather more along the lines that we did not have any major surprises.

As several of my agent friends have been bemoaning, the hike in capital gains certainly impacted on sales at the top end. Fortunately we are a boutique developer who chooses to build a small number of houses each year, and our loyal clients, along with a few newcomers, decided this year that their money was safe and well spent on a new Octagon home.

This is the time of year we scrutinise and tweak our specification, ready to incorporate the selected upgrades in all our 2016 developments. The goalposts, especially in IT and sophisticated leisure equipment, are always being moved, and housebuilders like us are keen to be ahead of the game.

Two years ago, we were installing straightforward cinema rooms. Now these have morphed into hedonistic party complexes with stylish wet bars, acoustic electronically controlled curtains, sprawl sofas and atmosphereenhancing lighting. High-speed lifts are now another regular feature in our properties of three storeys or more, but they have to look good: ours are usually sheer glass, so virtually transparent, gliding noiselessly between floors. et in a quarter of an acre of landscaped grounds in I cannot resist mentioning the gastro effect when it comes to our Roehampton Gate, a short walk from Richmond Park, kitchen appliances – Octagon customers like having all the right Langdale House is a new supersize detached house by equipment, and the bigger the better. Oversized fridges and freezers Richstone Properties. with pull-out drawers big enough to recline in, giant hobs with ‘side Lindsey Eden, head of Acquisitions and Development at orders’ of teriyaki grills and deep fryers, double – if not triple – ovens, Richstone, said: “In the past, Roehampton might have been as one simply steams as required by Ottolenghi followers. overlooked in favour of neighbouring East Sheen or Putney, but Then there is the must-have back-up catering kitchen with today this tranquil area is a highly desirable place to live, particularly even bigger, more serious appliances and restaurant-quality air for families, who are in the catchment area for some of the top schools extraction, usually installed at basement level but linked to the in London.” Leisure facilities of the Roehampton Club and the Bank of dining and serving floors by a Downton-style dumb waiter.

England Sports Centre are also within walking distance.

As we reach the end of 2015, across all market sectors the A Belgian Blue Stone entrance portico at the seven-bedroom, fivebiggest lures are still location and kerb appeal. Young families bedroom property gives the exterior a modern European feel. Inside, the looking to upsize out of central London like to see a freshlydouble entrance hall leads to a large combined kitchen, dining and family painted front door and a decently sized back garden, and room with access to the deep rear terrace and landscaped garden. There are also very happy to hear the words ‘near a Crossrail are two more receptions: a home office or study and an elegant drawing station’ and ‘schools highly rated by Ofsted’ during the room. agent’s show-round.

On the lower ground floor, an entertainments suite with adjoining outdoor Meanwhile affluent downsizers like to retain the terrace has a climate-controlled gym and temperature-controlled wine cellar. imposing proportions of their old family home transferred There’s also a second kitchen and a self-contained studio flat. to a brand new, one-level property, and with lengthy holidays in mind, ideally in a location with fast access Langdale House, Roehampton Gate SW15, offers above £7.95m, Knight Frank to an international airport.

020 8939 2800 Wishing all London Property Review South readers a very happy Christmas. May you land the home of your dreams in 2016.

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attersea Police Station, a redbrick Victorian building on Battersea Bridge Road close to the Thames and Chelsea, has been transformed into a collection of new and converted apartments.

Thames Valley Housing, aiming to set new standards for affordable housing at the development, has also added a striking new building linked to the police station by a glass atrium. Eleven one-bedroom apartments are available for shared ownership: seven in the police station and four in the new building.

Kush Rawal, sales and marketing director at Thames Valley Housing, says: “This is an amazing opportunity. Homes with such character and in a hotspot like Battersea are far beyond most people’s reach, but shared ownership makes it accessible to buy one of these very special apartments. I’ve no doubt that interest will be very high.”

Apartments in the converted police station range from 492 to 610 sq ft and space is accentuated by high ceilings and full-height sash windows. Ground floor homes open out onto a garden terrace. Apartments in the new-build section are light, bright and airy with full-height windows to mirror the original building. Most have a balcony.

Crest Nicholson has opened the doors to the high-spec show apartment at its new Putney development, Tileman House. Interior designer Precious McBane has expertly dressed the two-bedroom home to inspire potential buyers.

The contemporary ‘architecturally ambitious’ development on Upper Richmond Road – close to both Putney station and East Putney tube – features a collection of 56 new homes including one, two and three-bedroom apartments alongside two and three-bedroom penthouses.

Large windows flood the interiors with natural light and deliver stunning views of the Thames from the upper floors. Linear interiors are said to take inspiration from London’s exclusive boutique hotels and private members’ clubs.

Outside space and landscaping are key design features, with most properties having their own balcony or terrace, and all residents enjoying access to the communal ‘podium’ gardens. The development also offers a 12-hour concierge service.

Tileman House. 131-133 Upper Richmond Road, Putney SW15, £689,995 to £899,995, Crest Nicholson 020 3640 7577

Battersea Police Station, Battersea Bridge Road, Battersea SW11, from £490,000, Thames Valley Housing 020 8607 0550

HOSPITAL SCHEME Standing on the site of the former Putney Hospital, 100 Putney Common is a new development of 24 one, two and three-bedroom apartments by Durkan.

Overlooking acres of open common land, each apartment will have its own private terrace or balcony, energy-efficient underfloor heating, fitted kitchens with stone work surfaces, and Kartell by Laufen sanitary ware in all bathrooms.

100 Putney Common, Lower Richmond Road, Putney SW15, Featherstone Leigh Sheen 020 8876 4567

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At Home

In Highgate Village Octagon is delighted to extend a personal invitation for you to view these two new superb villas located in one of Highgate’s most historic and prestigious roads.

Designed to the very highest specification and finish, both houses have exceptionally spacious accommodation including 5 double bedrooms, a cinema and entertainments room, gym, separate studio apartment and a glass lift. Outside, each property has precious off-street parking and a generously sized secluded rear garden.

Highgate Village sits on a London hill-top from which residents enjoy panoramic views over the city. The village with its independent shops and café culture is arguably the most charming of London’s villages.

Prices £8.95m & £9.25m The Grove, Highgate London N6 6LB Showhouse open daily 10am - 5pm Glentree International: 020 8458 7311

Octagon has other fine properties for sale in North London and the Home Counties with prices currently ranging from £3.25m.

Please see our website for details.

www.octagon.co.uk

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£1,650,000

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SHARE OF FREEHOLD GUIDE PRICE

£1,749,500

Entrance Hall | Sitting Room | Dining Room | Kitchen/Breakfast Room | Utility Room | Master Bedroom with En suite Bathroom | Two further Bedrooms | Family Bathroom | Secure Underground Parking | Lift to Parking and Storage | Secure Gated Development | 9 Acres of Award Winning Grounds

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KINGSTON HILL

FREEHOLD GUIDE PRICE

£2,450,000

COOMBE

FREEHOLD GUIDE PRICE

£2,495,000

Reception Hall | Double Reception Room | Open Plan Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room Utility Room | Study | Master Bedroom with En suite Bathroom & Dressing Room Four further Bedrooms | En suite Shower Room | Family Bathroom | Large Rear Garden with Terrace | Forecourt Parking | Gated Entrance

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FREEHOLD GUIDE PRICE

£2,600,000

Reception Hall | Open Plan Kitchen/Breakfast/Family/Dining Room | Utility Room Orangery | Indoor Garden | Master Bedroom with En suite Bathroom | Two further Bedrooms | En suite Bathroom | Family Bathroom | Landscaped Rear Garden with Terrace | Outdoor Swimming Pool | Forecourt Parking

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COOMBE

FREEHOLD GUIDE PRICE

£2,650,000

Entrance Hall | Drawing Room | Study | Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room | Utility Room | Guest Cloakroom | Five Bedrooms | Two Bathrooms (One En suite) | En suite Shower Room | Detached Double Garage| Gravelled Forecourt | Lutron Lighting Video Entry Phone | Approximately ⅓ of an Acre

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£3,000,000

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FREEHOLD GUIDE PRICE

£2,995,000

RENTAL

£9,950 PCM

Reception Hall | Drawing Room | Dining Room | Family Room | Kitchen/Breakfast Room | Utility Room | Garden Room | Guest Cloakroom | Two Studies | Large Conservatory | Self Contained Annexe | Master Bedroom with En suite Bathroom & Dressing Room | Four further Bedrooms | Separate Shower • Three En suite Shower/ Bathrooms • Triple Garage and Single Garage • Forecourt Parking

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SLOPES OF COOMBE

FREEHOLD GUIDE PRICE

£3,250,000

COOMBE

FREEHOLD GUIDE PRICE

£3,600,000

Reception Hall | Drawing Room | Dining Room | Family Room | Kitchen/Breakfast/ Dining Room | Utility Room | Study | Master Bedroom with En suite Bathroom | Five further Bedrooms | Three En suite Shower/Bathrooms | Guest Cottage | Integral Garage | Large Rear Garden with Terrace | Forecourt Parking

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COOMBE

FREEHOLD GUIDE PRICE

£4,250,000

Reception Hall | Drawing Room | Family Room | Study | Kitchen/Dining Room | Games Room | Utility Room | Guest Cloakroom | Master Bedroom with En suite Bathroom & Dressing Room | Four further Bedrooms all with En suite Facilities | Front & Rear Gardens Forecourt Parking | Indoor Swimming Pool with Jacuzzi | Two Shower Rooms adjoining Pool Complex | Sauna | Backing directly onto Coombe Hill Golf Course

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COOMBE

FREEHOLD GUIDE PRICE

£6,950,000

Reception Hall | Drawing Room | Dining Room | Family Room | Study | Kitchen/Breakfast Room | Victorian Style Conservatory | Utility Room | Guest Cloakroom | Master Bedroom Suite with Dressing Area & En suite Bathroom | Five further Bedrooms all En suite Mature Landscaped Gardens | Gated Entrance | Double Garage with Workshop and Staff Accommodation above | Coombe Estate | Backing onto prime Golf Course

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MONEYMATTERS

RISING STARS

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he idea of a talent show based on mortgages may seem like pushing reality TV a step too far, but the Council of Mortgage Lenders says that its Rising Stars initiative, in which entrants are invited to suggest ways the market could be improved, is said to have taken off.

Among the ideas that the judges particularly admired were those aimed at helping young people to demonstrate their financial credentials to lenders, as well as those aimed at helping young people to build and strengthen their finances in preparation for home-ownership.

Another idea was that lenders developed apps to bring the borrowing process into the smartphone era. Last year’s winner, from Leeds building society, proposed a Help to Buy Isa, which has since been introduced by the government.

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nyone in the market for a new mortgage in the coming weeks is in for a treat, with lenders slashing pricing on their fixed and variable rates.

Lenders want to finish the year on a high but also have one eye on next year’s pipeline and want to start the year in a strong position. With two-year variable rates available around 1 per cent, and five-year fixes available for just over 1 per cent more, there are some excellent deals to tempt borrowers.

The other option lenders have to drive business levels is to offer more flexible underwriting, but at the moment they are reluctant to push the risk curve. Borrowers may still find it tough to get a mortgage, particularly if they require interest only, they’re an older borrower or self-employed.

Rates may get cheaper but as always, if you are working to a budget, then you should get stuck in now rather than trying to be too clever. Let’s not forget that rates are still historically very low.

Mark Harris, SPF Private Clients

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Hourly rate of increase in the value of the average London home

Hourly rate of increase in the value of the average home in the North West

NUMBERCRUNCHING Houses sold for more than £2m in July – a steep fall from a year earlier – blamed on stamp duty changes

Average annual rise in house prices in Westminster, fractionally ahead of Kensington and Chelsea

288 2.6%

CURRENTBESTBUY MORTGAGES

Fixed Rates

Source: SPF Private Clients Lender

Rate

Until

Reversionary Rate

APR

Max. LTV

HLC

ERC

Post Office

1.15%

12/31/2017

4.49%

4.1%

60%

n/a

3% until 31/12/17. 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

Clydesdale Bank

2.39%

12/31/2017

4.95%

4.6%

90%

n/a

3/2% until 31/12/17. 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£499 Product Fee

£195

Mx £500k

HSBC

2.19%

12/31/2020

3.94%

3.3%

60%

n/a

5/4/3/2/1 in first 60 months. 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£999 Booking Fee (per £1m borrowed)

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Mx £1m (per booking fee paid)

TSB Bank

3.34%

1/31/2026

3.99%

3.6%

60%

n/a

5/5/4/3/1% until 31/01/20. 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£0 Product Fee

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Purchase Only. ERC’s apply for only 5-years

Product Fee

Exit Fee

£1995 Product Fee £195

Notes Mx £1m

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BRIGHTOUTLOOK Growing capital economy is matched by huge incentives to buy, reports Duncan Farmer

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he average price of a London property will almost certainly pass the £500,000 mark this month, and the reasons are not hard to understand. Average London earnings are almost twice the national average, and in prime central London disposable income outstrips that in every other part of the country. The outlook is equally bright.

London is forecast to see rises in employment this year, next year and in 2017, and household income and spending are both forecast to increase over the next three years, according to economic forecasts collated by the Greater London Authority. And the capital’s economy as a whole is expected to grow by 3.6 per cent this year, 3.2 per cent next year and by 2.5 per cent in 2017 – far greater than the rest of the country.

You only have to look up and see the number of new skyscrapers under construction, all of which bring well-paid work for the architects, builders and their suppliers and then a waiting army of workers ready to occupy them and neighbouring businesses to feed, clothe and entertain them. And they all need somewhere to live.

Much has been made of the so-called Generation Rent, who simply cannot afford to get their foot on the first rung of the housing ladder, but as well as a raft of government schemes to help young buyers, wages are rising – Barclays staff saw pay rise 3.4 per cent and in the construction some salaries are up 7 per cent – leaving staff with extra cash to save for a deposit.

The incentive to buy is huge: mortgage rates remain at rock bottom – HSBC, Halifax and the Post Office all have fixed-rate deals at below 1.5 per cent – and the cost of ownership is said to be well over £100 a month lower than renting.

Add to that the fact that average properties are growing in value at a rate of £5 an hour, and it is not surprising to see why tenants want to become owners.

Saving up for that deposit may seem daunting, but simple steps can reap big rewards. Among the most common tips for savers include switching your energy, broadband and mobile phone supplier to save several hundred pounds a year. Making a shopping list knocks £1000 off the annual grocery bill, and learn to say ‘no’ once in a while when your friends are planning a ‘quick drink’ after work, which often ends up with a huge bar, restaurant and taxi bill.

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he Financial Conduct Authority is to consider an investigation into complaints that mortgage lenders have been discriminating against women of child-bearing age and older people by rejecting their applications. In a survey by uSwitch, one in ten women aged between 25 and 45 said they had faced mortgage discrimination because lenders feared they would be unable to meet repayment costs if they had children. A spokesman for the authority said it would monitor the situation.

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

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Rev. Rate

APR

Max. LTV

HLC

ERC

Product Fee

Exit Fee

Notes

HSBC

0.99%

Discount from SVR for 24 months

3.94%

3.5%

60%

n/a

2/1% in first 24 months. 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£1499 Booking Fee (per £500k borrowing)

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Yorkshire BS

1.19%

Tracker over base until 31/01/18

4.99%

4.3%

75%

n/a

1% until 31/01/18. 10% overpayments p.a. £130 Booking Fee. £845 without penalty Product Fee 2/1% in first 24 months. 10% overpayments £1499 Booking Fee. (per p.a. without penalty £400k borrowing)

HSBC Coventry BS

Discount from SVR 1.99% for 24 months 1.75%

Variable rate for term

3.94%

3.7%

90%

n/a

n/a

2.0%

65%

n/a

None

£999 Product Fee

£90

Mx £5m

£90

Mx £400k (borrowing per Booking Fee paid)

£125

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

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WINNERS OF 90 AWARDS IN THE LAST THREE YEARS

MERRY

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ecorative details and a colourful palette combine in this wonderful three bedroom period house to impart a strikingly beautiful setting, while traditional touches demonstrate the original décor and evoke a sophisticated tone, including parquet wood floors and imposing fireplaces.

£1,250,000 F/hld

Brixton Office 020 7704 5757 Foxtons.co.uk/12494560

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ÂŁ1,399,000 F/hld

Dulwich Office 020 8613 6200 Foxtons.co.uk/1692234

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WINNERS OF 90 AWARDS IN THE LAST THREE YEARS Westover Road Wandsworth SW18 A beautifully presented five bedroom period house providing a wealth of original features, wonderfully bright and airy living and entertaining space and a tranquil location on a popular road. EPC: E48

£1,895,000 F/hld Earlsfield Office 020 8963 5100 Foxtons.co.uk/12625279

Stamford Square Putney SW15 This stunning three bedroom duplex apartment features two striking curved reception rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows that offer outstanding views of the area. EPC: C80

£1,750,000 L/hld Putney Office 020 8355 1000 Foxtons.co.uk/14069497

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Buckleigh Road Streatham Common SW16 This substantial four bedroom detached house boasts a beautiful contemporary finish throughout, two en suite bedrooms and a gorgeous lawned garden. EPC: E40

£1,350,000 F/hld Streatham Office 020 8150 5400 Foxtons.co.uk/1390752

Amies Street Clapham Junction SW11 Fully refurbished to an exquisite standard throughout, this four/five bedroom Victorian house provides open-plan accommodation on the ground floor, two en suite bedrooms and an enviable location. EPC: D59

£1,224,000 F/hld Battersea Office 020 7801 1111 Foxtons.co.uk/1483480

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WANDSWORTH BATTERSEA KENNINGTON PUTNEY WIMBLEDON SOUTHFIELDS BALHAM CLAPHAM TOOTING STREATHAM BARNES COOMBE HILL EARLSFIELD

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VICTORIA’SSTUDIO

GRANDSTYLE

Occupying Victoria Beckham’s former design studio, two luxury apartments by developer CLPD are set on the first floor of the converted industrial warehouse at Ransome’s Dock, Battersea.

The East and West three-bedroom apartments in the shadow of Norman Foster’s architectural practice, also next to Vivienne Westwood’s fashion house, extend to almost 2000 sq ft each.

High-spec premium materials combine the industrial with the organic. Vast living areas feature polished concrete floors and contemporary wooden panelling, and the apartments are for sale complete with Vitra and Carl Hansen furniture in situ.

East and West Apartments, Ransome’s Dock, Battersea SW11, £3.5m each, Douglas & Gordon 020 7720 8077, Knight Frank Riverside 020 3597 7670

Grafton Square in Clapham Old Town is an early Victorian development featuring grand Regency-style houses. A Grade II listed property currently for sale here offers four floors of inside space plus a 54ft rear garden.

The five-bedroom, stucco-fronted house has generous living and family areas filled with original period character. A double-aspect reception room has views across both square and garden, and the lower ground floor features a sitting and dining room (with separate front entrance), and an open plan kitchen with French windows into the garden.

Grafton Square, Clapham SW4, £2.5m, Knight Frank Clapham 020 3667 6750

POTENTIAL Off Wandsworth Common West Side, an unmodernised Victorian house in Quarry Road has masses of potential as an excellent renovation project.

With two unconverted loft spaces and a head-height cellar under the hallway, the 1460 sq ft property could be transformed into a five-bedroom home with additional reception space.

Quarry Road, Wandsworth Common, £1,325,000, John Thorogood 020 7228 7474

CONVERSION

A cool, double-height loft apartment is for sale in Park Lofts, a converted Victorian school building close to Abbeville Village, Clapham High Street and Brixton town centre.

The two-bedroom split-level property in this gated development offers more than 1400 sq ft of space together with Italian marble worktops, underfloor heating and off-street parking.

Renovated, refurbished and updated from top to bottom, a five-bedroom house on Cathles Road features a huge contemporary living space for all the family on the lower ground floor.

Estate agent Phil Agius of Jacksons’ Clapham office said: “The basement conversion is the best I’ve seen for a standard terraced Victorian house. The family/media room is 31ft in length – the full width of the house – and has fantastic ceiling height and natural light. You’re completely oblivious to the fact that you’re subterranean.”

Space on four floors includes a double reception room, and a full-width kitchen and breakfast room leading to a rear patio garden.

Clapham South tube is a four-minute walk away.

Park Lofts, Lyham Road, Clapham Park SW2, £1.15m, KFH Clapham Common 020 3700 8555

Cathles Road, Balham SW12, £1.75m, Jacksons Clapham 020 8875 7995

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The Wimbledon Village specialists with over 30 years of experience, and substantial knowledge of the South London property market, providing a friendly, flexible service to clients in order to make moving home a positive experience.

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wo adjoining cottages, built in 1830, have combined to form this delightful house in a picturesque location overlooking Wimbledon Common.

Converted into a single property around 30 years ago, the house in West Place has two floors of living space and a generous west-facing rear garden. The ground floor features a reception hall and study with a period fireplace, a sitting room with fireplace, and a dining room area leading to a well equipped kitchen and breakfast room and utility room.

Upstairs are three double bedrooms, an en suite bathroom and a shower room.

There’s also useful storage space in the loft, and potential for more in a unit behind the property. The rear garden has a sunny westerly aspect is mainly paved with pathways and features well-stocked flower and shrub borders.

You can take a short and attractive walk across the Common, past Rushmere Pond, to the shops and restaurants of Wimbledon Village. Or it’s a little further to the main Wimbledon town centre and its regular train and tube services to central London.

Robert Holmes & Company has earned its reputation by providing a bespoke approach to estate agency, offering clients an independent and distinctly personal service tailored to individual requirements.

Specialising in the sale and letting of high calibre residential property primarily within Wimbledon, Coombe and the surrounding areas.

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West Place, Wimbledon Common, Wimbledon SW19, £2.25m, Robert Holmes & Co 020 8947 9833

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£2,350,000

Wimbledon Village 020 8947 9833 www.robertholmes.co.uk

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Wimbledon

£7,350,000

An outstanding substantial luxury home of over 7,400 sq ft newly built in a traditional style offering unparalleled family and entertainment space set in a cul-de-sac within a short distance from Wimbledon Village and the Common 3 metre high hallway • drawing room • study/library • dining/sitting room • super family kitchen/breakfast room • 6 double bedrooms • 6 bath/shower rooms • cinema room • gym • bar with wine store • sauna with wet room • west facing garden • off-street parking • ER/B 82

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Wimbledon Village

£6,800,000

A brand new family house located in a prime residential road moments from the Common and a short walk from the Common bursting with attractive and impressive features Entrance hall • drawing room • study/dining room • kitchen/breakfast/family room • master bedroom suite • 5 further bedrooms • 4 further bathrooms • gym/bedroom 7 • lounge/bar area • cinema room • wine display case • landscaped gardens • OSP for several cars

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Wimbledon Village

£4,295,000

Wimbledon

£2,250,000

A fully restored and extended family house in the heart of the Village and close to the Common Triple reception room • kitchen • family room • master bedroom suite • 3/4 further bedrooms • 3 bath/shower rooms • loft space • 107’ garden • ER/D

A stunning 3 bedroom penthouse with roof terrace located on the slopes of Wimbledon Hill Large reception/kitchen/dining room • utility room/study • 3 bedrooms • 3 bath/showers • roof terrace • lift • designated parking • communal gardens • ER/C

Wimbledon

Wimbledon

£3,485,000

With good views over Wimbledon Park Golf Course and the All England Lawn tennis Club Double reception room • study • spacious kitchen/family room • 6 bedrooms • 5 bathrooms (4 en-suite) • 117’ south west facing garden • garage • OSP • ER/F

Wimbledon

£3,950,000

An impressive contemporary style home in an exclusive gated development of luxury homes Drawing Room • Study • Kitchen/Dining Room • cinema Room • 4 bedrooms • 3 bath/ shower rooms (1 en-suite) • dressing room • garden • garage • OSP • ER/B

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£2,300,000

A period house having recently been refurbished in a favoured road near Wimbledon Common Double reception room • kitchen/dining/family room • 4 bedrooms • 2 new bath/shower rooms (1 en-suite) • loft storage • wine storage cupboard • landscaped garden • OSP • ER/E

Wimbledon Park

£1,875,000

Within easy reach of the town centre and Wimbledon Village and Common 2 reception rooms • fitted kitchen • family room • 6 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • private garden • OSP • desirable road • ER/E

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Wimbledon

£14,000 pcm

Wimbledon Village

£12,000 pcm

A beautifully refurbished family home, with fantastic reception space and wonderful garden, a short walk to the District Line. ER/TBC

In a sought after residential road, in the heart of the Village an impressive detached family home built to exacting standards. ER/E

Wimbledon

Wimbledon Village

£3,900 pcm

£3,500 pcm

A short walk to Wimbledon Train Station, smart contemporary Penthouse apartment, forming part of this sought after purpose built block. ER/C

Moments from the Village and Common and in a popular location, an attractive home in a lovely location. ER/D

Wimbledon Village

Wimbledon

£2,900 pcm

Forming part of an imposing period property and overlooking the Common, a beautifully light, first floor apartment. ER/D

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£1,950 pcm

Walking distance of Wimbledon Village and Town a light airy well presented apartment in a quiet purpose built block. ER/D

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Leathwaite Road £1,100 per week A wonderful family home, located just moments from both Northcote Road and Clapham Common. Neutrally decorated throughout, this bright house boasts original Victorian features and would make an ideal family home. The spacious accommodation comprises a bright double reception room with wood floors, leading to a modern eat in kitchen with an abundance of storage. Concertina doors lead onto a pretty lawned garden. The basement has been converted to offer a large playroom/TV room, with a utility room and cloak room.

Five double bedrooms • Double reception room • Kitchen/ breakfast room • Basement family room • En suite bathroom • Family bathroom • En suite shower room • Utility room • Garden • Basement WC

Webbs Road £495 per week A very well presented and bright split level, two double bedroom flat.

The first floor of the property comprises of a spacious reception room with original wood flooring and a good size, fully fitted and modern eat in kitchen. On the second floor there are two double bedrooms and a bathroom with overhead shower. Beautifully finished and available on a furnished basis. Webb’s Road runs from Battersea Rise to Broomwood Road and parallel with Northcote Road. It is an ideal location and public transport can be found at Clapham Junction BR or Clapham South underground.

Two double bedrooms • Reception room • Eat in kitchen • Bathroom • Newly refurbished • Furnished • Own entrance

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An extremely rare opportunity to purchase a double fronted house on this popular residential street close to Northcote Road. This stunning property was completely refurbished by the current owners and has been rented out for the last few years. The house measures just shy of approximately 21ft in width which is particularly wide in comparison to the average 16ft width in most mid terraced houses on surrounding streets.

Five bedrooms • Reception room • Dining room • Kitchen family room • Study • Two bathrooms (one ensuite) • Ensuite shower room • Cellar • South facing garden • NB. Photos taken from previous tenancy

Manchuria Road £1,650,000 Freehold This handsome Victorian mid terrace family home is ideally located on a sought after residential street between the commons. The accommodation measures in excess of 2,000 square feet and retains lots of its original features. The property offers the incoming buyer the opportunity to further extend into the side return and excavate the basement subject to the usual consents. The loft space on the second floor however has been beautifully converted by the present owners.

Five double bedrooms • Double reception room • Kitchen breakfast room • Conservatory • Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom & walk thru dressing area

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his magnificent Victorian house measures approximately 2880 sq ft and boasts tremendous lateral space. The house sits on a 30ft wide plot which is considerably bigger than the majority of houses on the surrounding streets. The front door opens to an impressive entrance hall with a beautiful stained glass front door and original tessellated tiles.

There is a reception room with grand proportions, a large bay window and a feature fire place. One of the huge draws to this impressive house is the extremely spacious kitchen family room. There is masses of space for entertaining as well as every day family living. The kitchen itself is finished with beautiful stone work surfaces with plenty of wall/base units. Concertina doors open to a fantastic garden with an open westerly aspect. In addition there is also a playroom (that benefits from direct access to the garden), a utility room and a cloak room/wc.

Five good double bedrooms (one ensuite) and two family bathrooms are arranged over the upper levels. The cellar provides good storage and potential for further develop subject to usual consents.

Granard Road is a highly desirable street running down from Wandsworth Common, consisting of substantial Victorian family houses. The house is superbly located for the shops, bars and restaurants of both Bellevue Road and Northcote Road. Excellent transport links are provided by Wandsworth Common over ground and Clapham South tube stations.

Granard Road ÂŁ2,775,000 Freehold, Rampton Baseley 020 7228 5111

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HOMES TO VIEW

ALTENBURG GARDENS SW11 – FREEHOLD £1,625,000 – 4 bedrooms EPC rating: D | Ref: NOR150078

DEODAR ROAD SW15 – FREEHOLD £2,950,000 – 5 bedrooms EPC rating: E | Ref: NOR150060

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BRASSEY SQUARE SW11 – SHARE OF FREEHOLD £700,000 – 2 bedrooms EPC rating: D | Ref: NOR150039

WEBBS ROAD SW11 – LEASEHOLD £675,000 – 2 bedrooms EPC rating: D | Ref: NOR110089

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CLAPHAM COMMON NORTH SIDE SW4 – UNFURNISHED £595 per week – 2 bedrooms EPC rating: B | Ref: 90633

KELMSCOTT ROAD SW11 – UNFURNISHED £995 per week – 5 bedrooms EPC rating: E | Ref: 84268

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FORTHBRIDGE ROAD SW11 – FURNISHED £415 per week – 2 bedrooms EPC rating: D | Ref: 77784

LEATHWAITE ROAD SW11 – UNFURNISHED £420 per week – 1 bedroom EPC rating: D | Ref: 26657

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Jephtha Road, SW18 £1,525,000 An attractive four double bedroom semidetached family home located in this quiet enclave in East Putney.

Semi-detached freehold family home • entrance hallway • reception room • family room • kitchen • master bedroom with en-suite bathroom • double bedroom with en-suite shower room • two further double bedrooms • family bathroom • 76 Ft south facing garden • off street parking • eaves storage • EPC rating D • close proximity to transport links

Oakhill PLace, SW15 £1,150,000 A five bed Victorian house which has been comprehensively modernised to a high standard and extended to create a contemporary and comfortable family home.

Five bedrooms • 1,555 Sq Ft • entrance hall with fitted storage • downstairs wc/utility room • doublereception room • modern kitchen breakfast room • modern family bathroom • large en-suite shower room • 25 Ft private rear garden • catchment area for a number of highly regarded schools • EPC rating C • chain free

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Borneo Street, SW15 £1,100,000 A beautifully designed, superbly presented and exceptionally spacious (1,504 Sq Ft including storage) four bedroom period conversion that occupies the first and top floor of a charming end of terrace house on one of West Putney’s most sought after residential roads.

Split level apartment • 1,504 Sq Ft • kitchen family room • bathroom • master bedroom • en-suite • bathroom • single bedroom • reception • private rear patio garden • two further double bedrooms • ensuite shower room • bathroom • eaves storage

Kind’s Yard, SW15 £895,000 A very charming and ideally located two double bedroom, two bathroom mews house set in a secluded gated development on Stanbridge Road.

Secluded gated mews house • 1,096 Sq Ft • two double bedrooms • two bathrooms • spacious office • modern kitchen reception • south facing courtyard garden • off street parking • lower west putney • catchment area for a number of highly regarded schools • EPC rating C • chain free

194 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SH 139 Lower Richmond Road SW15 1EZ

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Paramount Apartments, SW15

£775,000

£885,000

Freehold victorian cottage • 41 Ft kitchen living reception room • 24 Ft south facing garden • allocated off street parking to the rear • ground floor shower room • front garden • three bedrooms • family bathroom • convenient west putney location • EPC rating D

College House, SW15

Lacy Road, SW15

£635,000

Two double bedrooms • well-appointed kitchen /breakfast room • reception area • large private west facing balcony • luxury bathroom • extensive fitted storage • allocated secure underground parking space • concierge • gym • landscaped communal gardens • very pleasant and quiet aspect • prime location

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Two double bedrooms • two bathrooms • double height ceilings • communal parking • central putney location • double glazed windows

139 Lower Richmond Road SW15 1EZ

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£550,000

Share of freehold • 907 Sq Ft • 50 Ft south facing garden • double bedroom • bathroom • kitchen-reception • double bedroom • en-suite • storage • rear access • EPC rating D

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Campion Road, SW15

£4,500 PCM

Carmalt Gardens, SW15

£5,300 PCM

Semi detached house • double reception • kitchen/dining room • conservatory • five bedrooms • bathroom • shower room • large garden • utility/wc • cellar • side access • prestigious road • EPC rating F • tenant fees £180pp

Stunning town house • drawing room • family room • kitchen/dining room • six bedrooms • two luxury bathrooms • guest wc • private garden • off-street parking • prime location • EPC rating D • tenant fees £180pp

Upper Richmond Road, SW15

Carrara Wharf, SW6

£2,500 PCM

End of terrace house • reception room • extended kitchen • three bedrooms • bathroom • shower room • garden • off-street parking • great location • EPC rating D • tenant fees £180pp

194 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SH 139 Lower Richmond Road SW15 1EZ

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£2,383 PCM

Private gated development • two double bedrooms • two bathrooms • open plan kitchen • reception • conservatory • fantastic views • secure off street parking space • communal gardens • amazing location • moments from putney bridge tube station • EPC rating D • tenant fees £180 p/p

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A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE ON BUYING, RENTING AND SELLING HOMES.

OARE, WILTSHIRE FREEHOLDFREEHOLD BALDRY GARDENS,ÂŁ2,750,000 SW16 ÂŁ1,375,000 An extraordinary and individual modern country house space in a stunning location.

Built originally 1962 for the artist Johnwith Merton, Pound Houseaspect. is broadly A large family home offering excellent, well-proportioned and natural light throughout and in has a mature rear garden a sunny, southerly There Palladian in style and is aground wide, single storey building large windows over looking therear gardens.

It was extended in 1978 to and include a garden roomkitchen and a is a large and welcoming floor entrance hall withwith doors leading to spacious front and reception rooms with high ceilings fireplaces, a fitted large studio complex including a workshop and darkroom roomand . The property currently very high ceilings and brick parapets surrounding the upper roof which with separate utility closet, downstairs WC, breakfast a wonderfully calm andhas cosy conservatory/sun room over-looking the garden. The floors has good storage space. have six/seven bedrooms of various sizes and two bathrooms. There is a single garage used as storage rooms and a large cellar too. Located off the A23 London to Brighton Road, the property is close to Streatham, Streatham Common and Norbury stations and has easy access to excellent local schools and amenities.

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 Largebedrooms Edwardian| link-detached house | 4,038room total sq ft | |Large ground floor entrance hall | Six/Seven bedrooms | Three | Three Reception rooms Fitted kitchen withsix Utility | Four four bathrooms | garden | hall drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellarbathrooms | integrated garaging | small lake |arboretum | over acresroom of land Conservatory | Cellar and Garage | South- facing rear garden | Sole agent

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OARE, WILTSHIRE FREEHOLD NORWOOD GROVE£2,750,000 MANSION, COPGATE PATH, SW16 £499,950 LEASEHOLD An extraordinary and individual a stunning Built over originally in 1962 John Merton, Pound House is broadly Located in Norwood Grove and setmodern within 34country acres ofhouse rollingin parkland with location. stunning views the Surrey Hillsfor andthe outartist towards west London, we are delighted to offer this Palladian intwo stylebedroom and is aapartment wide, single building the withsecond large floor windows looking theIIgardens.

It wasRegency extended in 1978 to include a garden room andthree a truly unique for storey sale. Occupying of anover elegant Gradelisted detached house, (c.1820) the property is one of only large complex including a workshop and room . The property currently has very highisceilings brick parapets surrounding roofbedrooms, which hastwo privatestudio apartments within this well-maintained anddark recently refurbished building.

The accommodation in excessand of 1,100 sq.ft and comprises twothe double good storage space. bathrooms, kitchen and reception room. There is a secure resident’s courtyard entrance and a demised double garage. Copgate Path is a maintained no-through road off Gibson’s Hill and is within easy reach of Streatham, Crystal Palace, West Norwood and Croydon centres. It is offered for sale with a long lease and no onward chain.

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 | four bathrooms garden roomkitchen | hall | |drawing roombedrooms | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake| No arboretum | over six acres of land Gradebedrooms II listed building | Reception| room | Fitted Two double | Two bathrooms (one ensuite) | Double garage | Communal Gardens onward chain

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estling to the south of Streatham Common, surrounded by greenery and overlooking Norwood Grove to the front, we are delighted to offer for sale this immaculately-finished, light-filled and practical, large semidetached four double bedroom family house.

With a superb, well equipped and generously-proportioned kitchen/dining room opening via large bi-folding doors onto a sunny garden with southerly aspect, this house has been designed to appeal to families seeking comfort, space, peace and quiet.

Originally built in the 1920’s, the house is presented in excellent condition, having recently undergone an extensive renovation and loft conversion. There is a wide and welcoming entrance hall, downstairs cloakroom and WC, a front reception room with wooden floors leading to a family/store/study room and the kitchen/dining room. There are three large double bedrooms on the first floor with excellent built-in storage, the master bedroom has a en-suite shower room. There is a large family bathroom here too. The top floor has a fourth double bedroom with dormer window to side and a smart, airy en-suite shower room.

To the front there is off-street parking and a paved garden with planted borders. There is gated side access to the rear of the property as well as a seperate entrance to the family space/store area.

Covington Way is located off Streatham High Road (A23 London to Brighton) and is within easy reach of transport at Streatham Common and Norbury Stations. The Rookery gardens and cafe (protected by English Heritage) are a short walk away, as are many excellent local state and private schools.

There is a public Tennis Court opposite, Streatham Ice Rink & Leisure centre less than half a mile away and the property is close to a large Sainsbury’s and 24 hour Tesco superstore.

Available with immediate vacant possession and no ongoing chain.

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OARE, WILTSHIRE £2,750,000 FREEHOLD SPENSER ROAD, SE24 £1,235,000 FREEHOLD An and modern country a stunning location.

Builtarea originally in Hill 1962 for the artist Johnreception Merton,to Pound House is abroadly Thisextraordinary large (1,725 sq ft) individual and impressive family homehouse in the in sought after Poets’ Corner of Herne comprises a double the front with bay window Palladian in style a wide, storey building withkitchen large windows looking was extended in 1978 to include gardenThere roomare and a leading past a lightand wellisto a goodsingle size extended L-shaped diner withover sliding doorsthe to agardens. mature, It decked and lawned south-east facingagarden. large studiobedrooms, complex including a workshop rooma. modern The property has very high ceilings surrounding the roof which has four double one with direct accessand to a dark flat roof, showercurrently room, a family bathroom with aand WCbrick and aparapets large landing with plenty of space that good space. can bestorage customised to suit your needs. The property is modernised throughout but retains many period features. The property also benefits from a large cellar with conversion potential (STPP) that is currently used as a utility/storage room and off street parking to the front of the property.

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 Victorian terraced house | Four double bedrooms receptionroom room| studio | Kitchen diner | Bathroom | Shower room | Large cellar/utility room | |South garden | Freehold | Chain free Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room| Double | hall | drawing complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging small east lake facing arboretum | over six acres of land

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OARE, WILTSHIRE FREEHOLD ROSENDALE ROAD,ÂŁ2,750,000 SE21 ÂŁ1,199,950 FREEHOLD An extraordinary individual modern country housedouble-fronted in a stunning location.

Built originally 1962 for the artist John Merton, Pound is broadly A rare opportunityand to purchase this five double bedroom, 1930s built family home.inFurther accommodation comprises; doubleHouse reception room, Palladian in style and is a wide, singleWC, storey building with two largeenwindows over rooms, lookingathe gardens.

It was and extended in 1978 to include a garden and kitchen/diner, utility room, downstairs family bathroom, suite shower private rear garden off street parking.

The house is well room situated fora large studio complex including a workshop and dark Secondary room . TheSchool property very high ceilings andtobrick parapets surrounding the roof which has Dulwich College and Dulwich Prep and both Kingsdale andcurrently Elmwoodhas Primary School are close hand.

The amenities along both Rosendale and good storage Croxted Roadsspace. are also within close proximity. Nearest transport is provided by West Dulwich and West Norwood stations with their frequent services to London Bridge and Victoria.

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 1930sbedrooms Semi detached house | Five |double | Kitchen dinerroom | Two| studio en suitecomplex shower rooms | Utility room | Private garden | Off street parking| over six acres of land Four | four bathrooms gardenbedrooms room | hall | drawing | dining| Family room |bathroom wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum

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uilt in 1861 St. Peters School was designed

by John Loughborough Pearson, who was a Gothic Revival architect and it is now a Grade II* Listed building, which was converted in 1891 into six private residential units, by architect Tony Fretton.

This is the first time this vast property has been marketed by its current owners, having occupied the property for over 30 years now.

As you walk into the flat itself you enter into a large hallway, which has been boxed with glazing above. Straight ahead of you is the small courtyard garden, to the left is a small bedroom, which would work well as a guest room or a study. The main reception room is to the right of the entrance hall; it is a stunning room with 14 ft ceilings. There is an original working fireplace and original floorboards throughout. The reception room provides enough space for a large dining table as well. The modern fully fitted kitchen is just off the reception room, there is plenty of storage space including a large pantry. There is also a range cooker, built-in fridge/ freezer, built-in dishwasher and a large cupboard for the washing machine and tumble dryer. As you move to the back of the flat you find yourself in another large reception room, again with 14 ft ceilings; this room has access to the tranquil, walled communal gardens. Also on the ground floor is a bathroom and a large storage cupboard. The first floor provides a mezzanine level with two double bedrooms overlooking each reception room and a large family bathroom with a walk-in shower.

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OARE, WILTSHIRE £2,750,000 HANOVER GARDENS, OVAL,FREEHOLD SE11 £875,000 LEASEHOLD An extraordinary and individual modern a stunning location.

Built originally in elegant 1962 forGrade the artist Johnearly Merton, Pound House broadly A charming two bedroom, split level, periodcountry gardenhouse flat, oninthe raised and lower ground floors of an II Listed Victorian house.

Theis property Palladian style double and is areception wide, single storey with large windows looking and the gardens.

It was extended include a garden room and a so comprises in a large room, fully building fitted kitchen/breakfast room,over a bathroom two double bedrooms; one in of1978 whichto has a utility area with plumbing large complex including workshop dark room . The property currently very high ceilings anda brick parapets surrounding theterrace. roof which has could studio be converted to an en-suiteaor wetroomand or alternatively, a walk-in wardrobe.

Thishas home also benefits from private walled garden and roof Hanover good storage Gardens is onespace. of South London’s premium garden squares, set within a tranquil Conservation Area, yet just around the corner from Oval Station (Northern Line) and less than a mile from Vauxhall Station (National Rail and Victoria Line).

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 | four | garden room | hall | |drawing | studio| complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land Gradebedrooms II Listed flat | 2 bathrooms Bedrooms | Reception | Bathroom Garden |room Roof Terrace Good decoration

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OARE, WILTSHIRE £2,750,000 FREEHOLD SE11 £1,295,000 FREEHOLD RAVENSDON STREET, KENNINGTON, An extraordinary and individual modern country house in aStreet, stunning Built originally in 1962 the artistArranged John Merton, Pound broadly A characterful Victorian three bedroom house on Ravensdon one location. of Kennington’s most sought afterforlocations. over the threeHouse floors,isthis home Palladian style andpresented is a wide, dual single storeydouble building with large over looking the gardens. wasoak extended to include a garden room provides ain beautifully aspect, reception withwindows original features, under floor heatingItand flooring;ina1978 well proportioned bathroom withand a a large studio complex including a workshop andcubicle dark room property has very high themaster roof which contemporary roll top bath and separate shower and a. The separate W.C.currently on the ground floor.

Onceilings the first and floorbrick thereparapets are threesurrounding bedrooms; the suite has boasts good storage space. an en-suite with a contemporary W.C, a modern shower and a sink. The lower ground floor comprises a second reception space, (sometimes used as a home office area), a fully fitted kitchen and a conservatory, which provides a flexible dining space and leads out to a paved, walled garden. This property further benefits from

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

planning permission to extend into the side return, which will be valuable to anyone seeking that extra kitchen space.

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 Period terraced house | 3 Bedrooms | 2 Receptions | 2 Bathrooms | Garden | Good decoration

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OARE, £2,750,000 FREEHOLD LOWERWILTSHIRE MARSH, WATERLOO, SE1 £850,000 LEASEHOLD An and individual modern over country house in fourth a stunning originally in 1962 the aartist Merton, Pound where Housethe is broadly Thisextraordinary two double bedroom flat is arranged the third and (top)location. floors of aBuilt period conversion and for boasts southJohn facing roof terrace, views are Palladian in style and is a wide, single storey with windows theisgardens. wasa extended in 1978 to include a to garden roomwith and a virtually uninterrupted and two balconies.

Bothbuilding bedrooms arelarge situated on theover thirdlooking floor; one en-suite It with Matki shower and direct access a balcony large complex a workshop dark room . The property has floor very high ceilings brick parapets surrounding which views studio of Waterloo andincluding the gardens below. Theand main bathroom is also locatedcurrently on the third together withand a large storage cupboard housingthe theroof boiler.

Thehas good storage space. room are on the fourth floor with direct access out to the second balcony and roof terrace (perfect for al fresco dining). The kitchen contains kitchen and reception all the latest mod cons and the reception offers space for a large L-shaped sofa, dining table, chairs and a home cinema setup. Lower Marsh, South Bank’s Market in

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

SE1 is a great place for shopping, eating and drinking. It is also adjacent to Waterloo Mainline Station, making the transport links truly excellent.

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 Period converted flat | 2 Bedrooms | 1 Reception | 2 Bathrooms | Flat | Roof Terrace | 2 Balconies | Good decoration

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OARE, WILTSHIRE £2,750,000 FREEHOLD MANOR PLACE KENNINGTON, SE17 £550,000–£725,000 LEASEHOLD An and individual modern of country house a stunning location.

Built originally for thepub artist John Merton, Pound House is broadlyof this We extraordinary are delighted to present this selection two and threeinbedroom luxury apartments set withinina 1962 truly unique conversion.

The architects and designers Palladian in style is a wide, single storey building with large windows over looking gardens. washome extended inwith 1978 to include to a garden room and a development haveand a created a well-defined style and feel to this build, with an elegant lookthe and cutting It edge design a sensitivity the period character large complex includingis asituated workshop andan dark room property has very ceilings and parapets the roof whichPark hasis of thestudio area. The development within easy stroll. The of most of thecurrently entertainment andhigh culinary gems of brick London and thesurrounding much lauded Kennington good space. a shortstorage hop down the road. In addition, there are three stations within easy reach, including Kennington Underground Station, which is just around the corner. For further details please visit www.204manorplace.com . NB The internal images are indicative of previous developments and not specific to the individual apartments.

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 New & Modern Apartments | 2/3 Bedrooms | 1/2 Bathrooms | 1 Reception | Excellent decoration

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

Battersea Battersea 020 020 7978 7978 5800 5800 battersea@lauristons.com battersea@lauristons.com

Kennington Kennington Land Land 020 020 7385 7385 2296 2296 020 020 8943 8943 2211 2211 kennington@lauristons.com kennington@lauristons.com land@lauristons.com land@lauristons.com

Merton Merton Park Park New New Homes Homes Putney Putney 020 020 8417 8417 8054 8054 020 020 8879 8879 9099 9099 020 020 8780 8780 8780 8780 mertonpark@lauristons.com mertonpark@lauristons.com newhomes@lauristons.com newhomes@lauristons.com putney@lauristons.com putney@lauristons.com

Liberty Street, SW9

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

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A fantastic and modern one double bedroom flat arranged over two floors between Oval and Stockwell Stations. The flat boasts a beautiful open-plan kitchen, a spacious bedroom with fitted wardrobes, extra storage and a stylish bathroom. The area and location are brilliant ( Just off Clapham Road) and within easy reach to both Oval and Stockwell Stations. Plenty of 24 hour buses stopping close to the flat, Kennington Park with tennis courts round the corner and farmer’s market by Oval Station on Saturdays. EPC rating: B.

Kennington Lettings: 020 7385 2296

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Milverton Street, SE11

ÂŁ500,000 Share of Freehold

Quite simply a superb split level period conversion situated in one of Kennington’s most sought after locations. This double bedroom property is arranged over the upper floors of a handsome Victorian terraced building and benefits from spacious accommodation, an abundance of natural light, gorgeous sash windows and plenty of storage. EPC EER E.

Kennington Sales: 020 7385 2296

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FIELD & SONS FIELD & SONS Surveyors, Valuers & Estate Agents Surveyors, Valuers & Estate Agents Est. 1804 Est. 1804

Burgoyne Road, Stockwell SW9

Guide Price £955,000

This attractive mid-terraced Victorian house with a delightful garden to the rear has been beautifully maintained throughout with bright spacious rooms retaining original features. The house has two superb reception rooms and a bright kitchen/breakfast room making this an ideal house for entertaining. Burgoyne Road is a very sought after no through tree lined road of attractive period houses located within a short walk to Brixton town centre, Clapham North or Stockwell underground station.

Wilkinson Street, Stockwell SW8

£1,550,000

A charming early Victorian flat fronted four bedroom house located on this sought after road within the Albert Square Conservation Area. This family home retains many original features such as window shutters, period fireplaces and is beautifully presented throughout. The house offers bright living and entertaining space with a stunning double reception room, modern fitted kitchen, extended dining room overlooking a mature 48ft walled garden.This house is being offered for sale with no onward chain, and is a must to view soon.

Bakery Close, Oval SW9

£945,000 Olney Road, Walworth SE17

Kennington 020 7840 0666

£535,000 Lambeth Road, Lambeth North SE1

£1,450,000 Brixton Road, Stockwell SW9

£499,950

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FIELD & SONS FIELD & SONS Surveyors, Valuers & Estate Agents Surveyors, Valuers & Estate Agents Est. 1804 Est. 1804

Clapham Road, Stockwell SW9

£1,950,000

An imposing and very handsome double fronted early Victorian detached house with a beautiful garden located just moments away from Stockwell underground station.

The house is set back from the main road and is approximately 3,500sq ft with driveway parking and integral garage, it also has the flexibility of a well presented two bedroom self-contained flat which is accessed from the main house or by its own entrance. The wonderfully elegant and beautifully proportioned accommodation retains many original features including a stunning staircase, sash windows with shutters and beautiful original marble fireplaces.

Kennington Road, Kennington SE11

£1,775,000

A substantial Grade II listed five storey Georgian house c1770 located in this handsome terrace set well back from the road by a walled front garden. This superb home retains many original features and has a self-contained basement studio flat which is accessed by its own entrance. The house has been well maintained and skilfully extended to create a versatile family home. To the rear is a very pretty well stocked garden with sun terrace, patio, stocked borders and water feature. Lambeth North station and Westminster are within walking distance.

Kennington Park Road, Kennington SE11

£475,000 South Lambeth Road, Stockwell SW8

Kennington 020 7840 0666

£1,075,000 St Georges Wharf, Vauxhall SW8

£499,950 Fentiman Road, Oval SW8

£1,950,000

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FIELD & SONS FIELD & SONS Surveyors, Valuers & Estate Agents Surveyors, Valuers & Estate Agents Est. 1804 Est. 1804

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Cleaver Square, SE11

ÂŁ750 per week

A delightful mid terraced Grade II Listed Georgian House built circa 1790 located on the east side of Kennington’s most sought after garden square. The house has much charm and character and retains many original period features and has been extended with a superb kitchen/dining room extension which opens to a very pretty walled rear garden. Cleaver Square is a unique and hidden gem and just within a few hundred metres of Kennington tube station with excellent bus links that connect to the centre of London in a matter of minutes. Available now.

Kennington 020 7840 0666

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orgeously gratifying and generously proportioned 4 double bedroom semi a stone’s throw from Haberdashers’ Aske’s. Kitchen/ diner, interconnecting receptions, bathroom, wet room, basement, 60ft garden and eye-catching period features. Very near zone 2 trains/ Overground services at Brockley, Nunhead and New Cross Gate.

This family home is big (not far off 2000sq.ft), light and has a bounty of original features. Both reception rooms have working Victorian fireplaces with solid marble mantels and three of the four (double) bedrooms have original cast iron fireplaces - two of which are also open. Floorboards are stripped back through most of the house, intricate coving remains in both receptions and the dividing doors between these rooms are also original. The rear sitting room has wooden French doors and steps that lead into the garden.

Stretching 24ft long, the dining area is big enough to enjoy large family gatherings and has a solid oak herringbone floor and French doors that open to the garden. Units are grey-green, the worktop is stainless steel, there’s a built-in double oven/hob, a steelfronted dishwasher, a large integrated fridge and a large integrated freezer. Undershelf lighting has been added beneath floating shelves, low level cast iron radiators are fitted, cavity wall insulation ensures a cosy room and the tall larder cupboard provides extra storage.

There won’t be any fights over bedrooms, all four are similarly proportioned and equally well-turned out.

Underfloor heating runs under the contemporary wet room and neighbouring cloakroom, while the top-floor bathroom is traditionally styled and has a freestanding roll-top bath. At the very bottom of the house, the original coal cellar gives an extra 21ft of storage. At the top of the house, the loft space has heaps of storage space and a Velux window - it could easily be used to create an extra room subject to the usual consents.

Vesta Road, SE4, £1,175,000, Roy Brooks 020 8299 3021

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CHOUMERT SQUARE SE15

ÂŁ575,000

Magical house in a cobbled lane that’s tucked a short way from surprisingly good amenities. Unusually, this lane remains an untouched oasis that will reaffirm your love of this historical city.

Deservedly proud of their habitat, residents are a friendly bunch who rally round and help keep communal areas beautiful. 2 bedrooms, walled communal gardens and end-of-terrace.

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SALCOTT ROAD SW11

£1,595,000

Some homes steal your heart at the front door. This one’s a winner before you’re even on the tessellated-tiled front path. What a location. Both well-connected and surprisingly quiet.

The top end of your street rolls into Wandsworth Common, and at the foot, bump into Battersea’s buzzing Northcote Road. The house itself is a tall, Victorian, four bed townhouse, over four floors, covering over 2000 square feet. The top floor is an artful addition taking full advantage of exceptional views south and north. Clapham Common is also close by, as is Clapham Junction station (zone 2) for mainline and London Overground trains. South-facing garden, four bedrooms, three receptions and three bathrooms.

THERAPIA ROAD SE22

£549,995

The size and condition of this apartment are exemplary. It’s almost as big as a house, has large windows that let in loads of natural light and there are high ceilings throughout. The master bedroom is a huge double with a bright bay window, the reception is colossal and has statement exposed brick walls, a wood floor and French doors that open to a private decked terrace.

Facing south, the garden is shared between you and the two other apartments in the building but you have direct access. It’s a fantastic size and very well- stocked. Two bedrooms and eatin kitchen.

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rare opportunity to secure this stunning Victorian, five bedroom family home.

Beautifully presented throughout and in immaculate condition, this elegant house combines character with a contemporary feel.

Boasting over two thousand square feet of living space over four floors, this home has light and space in abundance.

With private off-street parking, scenic 63 ft garden and no onward chain. Early viewing’s highly recommended.

Young families flock to East Dulwich for its wholesome feel, attractive period properties and excellent state primary schools. It also has some of the best private schools in the country in the surrounding area, including James Alleyn Girls’ school, Alleyns’ and Dulwich College.

East Dulwich also suits the lively crowd of young professionals who move here for the restaurants, Killieser Avenue, bars and boutiques.

Lordship Streatham, SW2 Lane is the place to hang out day £600,000 or night. By day the wholesome trendy vibe comesA from abundance offloor cafes stunning the two double bedroom ground gardenwith flat with a beautiful kitchen dining room and a 71ft private homemade produce, local butchers and fishmongers landscaped rear garden. Located in the desirable Telford Park Conservation Area.cafes Shared freehold. ratingpubs, D. and pretty boutiques.

By night turn EPC into Streatham 020 8769 8744 gastropubs competeEmail to sst@kfh.co.uk offer the best food and some bars have late licences meaning there’s no need to go into central London for a great night out.

Boasting fantastic transport links, trains from East Dulwich to London Bridge only take 14 minutes and North Dulwich and Peckham Rye are also close by. You can also cycle into the city within 30 minutes.

Ribblesdale Road, Tooting, SW16 Friern Road, East Dulwich SE22, £1,375,000, 020 8299 8800, £485,000 www.kfh.co.uk A well presented four bedroom flat on a sought after road in Furzedown. The accommodation comprises reception room, separate kitchen, four bedrooms, bathroom and shower room. This property is arranged over two floors and benefits from a roof terrace. Shared freehold. EPC rating D. Tooting 020 8767 1400 Email sto@kfh.co.uk

VICTORIAN VIRTUE Fentiman Road, Oval, SW8 £1,850,000

A substantial four bedroom, two bathroom family house set over four floors on a desirable road. The property boasts a 75ft garden, self contained flat and double garage at the rear of the adjoining house with potential to build a five car garage (subject to planning). Freehold.

EPC rating E. Kennington 020 7582 7773 Email ske@kfh.co.uk

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Norwood Road SE24 £450,000 Leasehold

Hawarden Grove SE24 £535,000 Leasehold

Boasting three bedrooms, a reception room and kitchen/ breakfast room, this spacious purpose built flat is ideally located within a short distance of Herne Hill, Tulse Hill and Brockwell Park.

Located within minutes of Herne Hill and Brockwell Park, this spacious ground floor flat boasts excellent proportions as well as a shared garden and off street parking.

Kestrel Avenue, Herne Hill SE24 £1500 pcm

Chaucer Road SE24 £1600 pcm

End of terrace two bedroom middle floor period conversion. Good size lounge, modern fitted kitchen with appliances, modern fitted bathroom/wc with shower over.

Carpeted throughout. Gas central heating. Near Herne Hill Thames Link rail station with links to Kings Cross & Victoria.

Two bedroom first floor period flat, situated in the sort after Poets corner SE24, minutes walk to either Herne Hill Thames Link rail or Brixton Victoria Line tube, Brockwell park, shops bars and local amenities are also minutes away. Wooden floors to Lounge and hall, carpet to bedrooms. Good size kitchen/ diner, appliances including dish washer. Fitted bathroom/w.c, gas central heating & good storage. Available Mid-December.

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n an ideal location for Dulwich College, James Allen’s Girls’ School (JAGS) or Alleyn’s School, a recently renovated house in Chestnut Road has a separate annexe for an au pair, nanny or granny at the bottom of the garden. ith the recent £8m regeneration of Set back from the road behind private off-street parking, the five-bedroom property Burgess Park and improvements combines contemporary family living space with retained original features. to public spaces and amenities, The wide hallway leads to the open plan kitchen and family room filled with natural Camberwell is an area moving upwards. light through striking skylights and two sets of floor-to-ceiling French windows. The Camberwell Fields in SE5 is a modern kitchen area has a mobile central island with electricity power tower, a walk-in development from Notting Hill Sales offering a larder and plenty of integrated appliances. range of high-spec properties from one-bedroom A bright reception has an attractive bay window, and the drawing room has biapartments to three-bedroom duplexes and folding glass doors out into the 72ft garden. Both rooms have period fireplaces, townhouses. and there’s also a separate study and a conservatory on this floor.

Many of the homes include a private balcony, On the first floor, the master bedroom suite has fitted wardrobes, contemporary including the two-bed apartment bought by Mo bathroom with underfloor heating, and a balcony. The loft is converted into a Monteiro de Silva Jr (pictured, left), a British Airways double bedroom suite covering the entire top floor. flight attendant, who moved in recently with his partner The garden annexe contains a bedroom with en suite bathroom and Amnon (right). underfloor heating, a kitchen area, and bi-folding French windows.

Chestnut Road is also handy for Dulwich and Sydenham Hill Golf Club.

Camberwell Fields, Camberwell SE5, one-bed apartments from £399,050, three-bed townhouses from £692,500, Chestnut Road, Dulwich SE27, guide price £2.2m, Savills Clapham 020 shared ownership from £149,000 for 40 per cent share of 8673 4111 one-bed apartment, Notting Hill Housing 020 8357 4444

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ne of the Cinque Ports, Rye is a picturesque and historic hilltop town in East Sussex in a relatively unspoilt part of the country.

A lot of the countryside surrounding the town is in designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and it is far more accessible than one would think.

It is less than an hour’s travelling time to central London by train (a 22-minute train ride to Ashford and 37 minutes on the high speed service to St Pancras), and there is easy access to the M20, leading on to the M26 and M25 motorways.

Rye has an abundance of excellent restaurants. Numerous pubs and recreational facilities include a world famous golf links, a sailing club and a very social tennis club. The town can also offer Rye Arts Festival and Rye Jazz Festival, quite a few art galleries, a recently opened cinema, plus excellent river and sea fishing. he traditional market town Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and the marshes are nearby and feature a of Sevenoaks attracts number of ancient parish churches. There is a wonderful beach at Camber families and professionals Sands, just outside Rye, with sand surfing and windsurfing on the lakes looking to escape London for the and on the sea. family lifestyle, fantastic schools and Rye has a thriving fishing industry: you can buy really fresh fish stunning countryside. Here are five straight off the boats at a fraction of the price the shops charge. top tips to help smooth the way to a The town was once walled and the Landgate Tower remains as a successful sale. reminder. Pretty cobbled streets are lined with ancient houses and crowned by the medieval parish church of St Mary’s, which stands It is important that every room in on the town’s highest point. your home appears as it is intended Rye also has an abundance of antique shops and a thriving to be used. Families drive the housing market in weekly market.

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Buyers like to know that they can add value to their property, rather than just relying on a rising market, especially in the family home market where they are likely to grow into and adapt their home to their needs. Many houses in the area lend themselves to being extended, so it’s worth seeking outline planning permission to help show the potential and what can be done to add value.

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The market in Sevenoaks is seasonal, so choose an optimum time to sell. The end of January through to the beginning of July is the most active part of the year, with many buyers wanting to move in before the school year starts.

The housing market in the area can move quickly. Having a solicitor on board before a buyer is found will help keep the process moving, allowing for minimal delay when you do agree your sale. If there are any points that need sorting out from a legal perspective, doing this before you go on the market will help alleviate any problems down the road.

Mockbeggar, on the outskirts of Rye, is a fourbedroom Georgian country house with a heated indoor pool and 28 acres of land. Guide price £1,895,000, Savills Cranbrook 01580 720161.

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eston Park, close to the Kent village of Locksbottom, is an exclusive gated community whose illustrious residents have included former premier Margaret Thatcher and her family and Rolling Stone bassist Bill Wyman.

The land on which prestigious Keston Park stands was once part of the Holwood Estate owned by Edward Stanley, the 15th Earl of Derby and Foreign Secretary in Disraeli’s administration.

Many Derby properties were sold off to meet increases in estate duties, and developer Frederick Rogers bought the Keston Lodge Estate and 143 acres of natural woodland from the Earl in 1923. Rogers designed a residential environment to blend in perfect harmony with the area’s outstanding natural beauty.

Today commanding some of the highest values in the South East, prestigious Keston Park in the London Borough of Bromley contains around 200 high-end homes, each governed by high architectural and landscaping specifications. Strict covenants put in place by Rogers in the 1920s remain in place today to safeguard the area’s distinctive characteristics.

Built in 2000, Burnside in Forest Drive has an exceptionally high standard of quality and finish that combines a traditional Tudor-style exterior with a contemporary interior.

The five-bedroom house, with a two-bedroom annexe, is set in extensive landscaped gardens and features an indoor swimming pool complex complete with steam room, sauna, gym and changing room. Inside space of 10,600 sq ft includes a cinema room and an orangery.

Burnside also has an integral triple garage and plenty of extra parking on the electric-gated driveway. The entire estate is monitored 24 hours a day by CCTV and a security patrol.

Burnside, Forest Drive, Keston Park, Kent, £4.5m, Savills Bromley 01689 860999

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maresfield, east sussex

Buxted station 3.3 miles, London Bridge from 70 minutes ø 4 reception rooms ø 5 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø detached games room with shower room ø swimming pool and pool bar ø various outbuildings ø gardens and grounds ø woodland ø about 7.1 acres ø 479 sq m (5,161 sq ft) ø EPC=E

Savills Haywards Heath Sophie Wysock-Wright swwright@savills.com

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brighton, east sussex

Portslade station 1 mile, London Bridge/Victoria from 67 minutes ø reception hall ø open plan sitting/dining/family room ø media room ø kitchen ø master bedroom suite with dressing room ø 3 further bedrooms ø bathroom ø utility room ø cloakroom ø decked terrace with plunge pool ø private beach ø 306 sq m (3,301 sq ft) ø EPC=F

Savills Haywards Heath Sophie Wysock-Wright swwright@savills.com

01444 446003

Guide £3.25 million Freehold

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BEAUTIFULLY BALANCED FAMILY HOME OVERLOOKING PARK LANGLEY GOLF COURSE beckenham, kent West Wickham MLS 0.9 miles ø 3 reception rooms ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 5 bedrooms (1 en suite) ø 2 further bathrooms ø potential annexe ø landscaped garden ø 343 sq m (3,694 sq ft) ø EPC=D

Guide £1.895 million Freehold

Savills Bromley Simon Scott smscott@savills.com

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IMPOSING GRADE II LISTED HOUSE WITH COTTAGE keston, kent Hayes MLS 0.9 miles ø 4 reception rooms ø kitchen ø 5 bedrooms (1 en suite) ø family bathroom ø cellar ø cottage ø mature gardens backing onto woodland ø garaging ø 366 sq m (3,934 sq ft)

Guide £1.495 million

Savills Bromley Simon Scott smscott@savills.com

01689 860999

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STRIKING FRENCH CHATEAU STYLE PROPERTY croydon, surrey Addington Village Tramlink 0.8 miles ø 4 reception rooms ø gym/games room ø kitchen/dining room ø 5 bedrooms (1 en suite) ø 3 further bathrooms ø basement ø about 1 acre of mature grounds ø swimming pool ø 586 sq m (6,311 sq ft) ø EPC=E

Guide £2.4 million Freehold

Savills Bromley Simon Scott smscott@savills.com

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SUPERBLY APPOINTED FAMILY HOME SET WITHIN THE EXCLUSIVE FARNBOROUGH PARK ESTATE farnborough park, kent Orpington MLS 1.9 miles ø 3 reception rooms ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 4 bedroom suites ø landscaped garden ø swimming pool ø summer house ø integral garage ø 445 sq m (4,794 sq ft) ø EPC=C

Guide £1.95 million Freehold

Savills Bromley Simon Scott smscott@savills.com

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SEMI-RURAL POSITION WITH SUPERB SOUTHERLY GARDENS AND VIEWS stone street, kent Substantial detached residence ø Sevenoaks 4.6 miles ø highly sought after area ø 3 reception rooms ø 5 bedrooms ø swimming pool ø tennis court ø stabling ø south-facing gardens ø about 1.1 acres ø EPC=D

Guide £1.995 million Freehold

Savills Sevenoaks Richard Smith rsmith@savills.com

01732 789700

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CHARMING FAMILY HOUSE OF CHARACTER SET WITHIN DELIGHTFUL ESTABLISHED GARDENS sevenoaks, kent Scope to enlarge subject to building and planning consents ø Sevenoaks station 1.7 miles ø Sevenoaks School 1 miles ø 3 reception rooms ø 4 bedrooms ø charming established gardens ø about 0.36 acres ø EPC=E

Guide £1.495 million Freehold

Savills Sevenoaks Richard Smith rsmith@savills.com

01732 789700

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INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED HOME WITH FAR-REACHING COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS penshurst road, penshurst Hildenborough station 3.5 miles ø 4 reception rooms ø 5 bedrooms ø 4 bathrooms ø swimming pool ø tennis court ø superb landscaped gardens ø PP for new outbuilding ø about 4.2 acres ø 542.4 sq m (5,838 sq ft) ø EPC=C

Guide £2.65 million Freehold

Savills Sevenoaks Richard Smith rsmith@savills.com

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SIGNIFICANT GRADE II LISTED HOME WITH DELIGHTFUL GARDENS st mary's platt, kent Borough Green station 1.4 miles ø Sevenoaks 7.7 miles ø beautiful setting ø 3 reception rooms ø 5 bedrooms ø self-contained 2 bed cottage ø swimming pool ø garaging ø about 0.5 of an acre ø 320 sq m (3,447 sq ft)

Guide £1.475 million Freehold

Savills Sevenoaks Richard Smith rsmith@savills.com

01732 789700

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IMMACULATELY PRESENTED COUNTRY HOUSE IN ELEVATED SOUTH-FACING POSITION penshurst, kent Far reaching rural views ø 3 reception rooms ø kitchen/breakfast room ø orangery ø 6 bedrooms ø detached office/studio ø landscaped gardens ø field and river frontage ø about 6.34 acres ø 511 sq m (5,496 sq ft) ø EPC=E

Guide £3.95 million Freehold

Savills Tunbridge Wells Amanda Wyatt acwyatt@savills.com

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MAJOR RENOVATION PROJECT OF PART 16TH CENTURY GRADE II LISTED HOUSE cowden, kent Cowden MLS about 2.8 miles ø planning and listed building consents ø 3 reception rooms ø 6 bedrooms ø attic with consent for a bedroom/playroom ø detached semi-derelict outbuilding ø gardens and grounds ø about 2 acres ø 474 sq m (5,104 sq ft)

Guide £1.3 million Freehold

Savills Tunbridge Wells Amanda Wyatt acwyatt@savills.com

01892 507009

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CONTEMPORARY TOP FLOOR APARTMENT ON THE EDGE OF TOWN tunbridge wells, kent 2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø kitchen leading off large L-shaped reception room ø communal gardens ø 2 parking spaces ø 104 sq m (1,120 sq ft) ø Council Tax=E ø EPC=C

Unfurnished £1,750 pcm + £276 inc VAT tenancy paperwork fee and other charges may apply*

Savills Tunbridge Wells Louise Minifie lminifie@savills.com

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DETACHED FAMILY HOUSE IN CONVENIENT SETTING crowborough, east sussex 4 bedrooms ø family bathroom ø 2 reception rooms ø utility room ø cloakroom ø garden room ø integral garage ø 180.6 sq m (1,945 sq ft) ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=E

Unfurnished £1,750 pcm + £276 inc VAT tenancy paperwork fee and other charges may apply*

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hatched and detached, this charming three-bedroom cottage, set in an acre of secluded bucolic grounds in Surrey, dates back to the 17th century.

The single-storey property in the greenbelt village of Mayford, on the south side of Woking, has a private in-out driveway and wraparound garden, and backs onto woodland and green open countryside. It stands in Smarts Heath Road, handy for the shops, bars and restaurants of Woking town centre.

A superb kitchen and dining room feature an impressive high vaulted ceiling, as well as many more original features including exposed wooden beams. The reception room contains an attractive inglenook fireplace, and the large en suite master bedroom has fitted wardrobes. Total inside space is more than 2053 sq ft.

A courtyard leads to a detached garage with useful additional storage space, and the property is moments away from Woking mainline station, offering direct access to central London (from 25 minutes to Waterloo) and the South.

According to locals, Mayford owes its name to the Mayweeds that grew around the marshlands by the old ford, long since replaced by a solid bridge. The Mayford Arms by the River Hoe is said to mark the location where the ford crossed the river.

You can still find Mayflowers in Mayford Meadows Local Nature Reserve and along the Hoe Valley Linear Park.

Smarts Heath Road, Mayford, Surrey, ÂŁ895,000, Foxtons Woking 01483 434445

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Modern luxury home for sale in Ashtead

A recently constructed five bedroom house with cutting edge technology that provides state of the art living, entertainment and accommodation. The property benefits from four bathrooms, six reception rooms, a south facing garden of half an acre, a cinema, gym and an indoor pool complex complete with hot tub, sauna, WC and changing room. Approx.

7,270 sq ft. EPC: D.

KnightFrank.co.uk/esher esher@knightfrank.com 01372 464496

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LETTINGSLOWDOWN Bryony Walters, lettings manager for Sheraton Law Clapham, is hoping her great new idea succeeds

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’m not sure where I’m finding the time to even write this, given how the phones are ringing off the hook with enquiries. Thank heavens for a woman’s skill at multi-tasking!

A week ago I was complaining that only students and sharers appeared to be house hunting, with our three and four-bed stock almost flying out the window whilst our onebeds wallowed. We had a couple of large HMOs (Houses in Multiple Occupation) that the world and his wife wanted to see, and we were arranging block viewings with a dozen people turning up at 10-minute intervals.

Within the space of 48 hours, both houses were snapped up at over asking price due to several competing bids and our clients were very pleased indeed. This week, those same applicants are out in force but this time alongside the single professionals and couples looking for one and two-bed high-spec flats.

I’ve registered a Russian retiree, a French model (at 5ft 11in she must have high ceilings), and a group of five Portuguese stonemasons looking for somewhere ‘quiet’, among others. Since I sat down this morning, we’ve received five offers and booked in 26 viewings from a tiny bolt-hole in SW11 to a five-bed house in SE2. The lettings market is busy, busy, busy – and I haven’t had time for a loo break all day!

There is a downside to letting everything, mind you, and that is: once the stock is gone, it needs replenishing. Fast. It is at this point that all eyes turn to me and watch expectantly for me to pull something out of a hat.

In a world where estate agent offices are like a thousand rabbits breeding, and the high street has

become one long rabbit warren, competition for instructions is fierce, to put it mildly.

Anyone with a letterbox will know that the bulk of our mail is made up of begging letters from agents claiming to have swarms of people desperate to rent in the area. Their regularity is frightening: my own boss recently revealed that he’s received six in one month from a particularly aggressive company. For the most part, these letters end up in the bin. I know that my own bin in brimming.

As lettings manager, however, I must admit to having written a few (hundred) similar letters myself and I think it would be fair to say that my dignity is dented somewhat when not receiving a single response from 3,500 sent out. And so, I have been racking my brains to come up with something a little different to entice new clients, calling upon my artistic background and generally leftfield mind.

I think I have an idea, and I Close to Clapham Common tube station shall be putting it to the test and Abbeville Village, a one-doublein the next couple of weeks. bedroom apartment on the first floor If it succeeds, I shall be too of a Victorian house features a modern inundated with new business reception room with bay windows and ever to write another word for wooden flooring.

South magazine. If it fails, I Available to let at the end of November, shall find myself a rabbit the property in Abbeville Road also offers a hole, sans letterbox, and separate kitchen, modern bathroom and paved hide in it. private garden.

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totally refurbished end-of-terrace property in Khyber Road, close to Clapham Junction, is said to be the only double-fronted house in the desirable area known as Little India.

The ground floor of this elegant four-bedroom home has a formal lapham Junction is a two-minute walk from a modern tworeception room, second family reception room, and an open plan kitchen bedroom apartment in Beauchamp Road, with a huge and dining area. selection of nearby restaurants and shops.

The first floor contains two double bedrooms and a separate shower The property has a large reception with Juliet balconies, a separate room, and a landing leading to a paved and sheltered roof terrace. Two modern fitted kitchen, and two large double bedrooms – one with an more double bedrooms and a bathroom are on the second floor. en suite shower room and built-in wardrobe and both leading to a Tree-lined Khyber Road is close to the shops, restaurants and private patio area. wine bars of Battersea Square, together with the green open spaces There’s a lift to take you to the communal roof terrace and a secure and leisure facilities of Battersea Park. Clapham Junction is half a basement car park with one allocated space and bike storage. mile away.

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The four double bedrooms have fitted wardrobes, and the property includes a bathroom, shower room and patio garden.

Clapham Junction is a short walk away.

Sugden Road, Clapham Junction SW11, £785 per week unfurnished, Palace Gate Lettings Battersea 020 7978 4404

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Killieser Avenue, Streatham, SW2 £600,000 A stunning two double bedroom ground floor garden flat with a beautiful kitchen dining room and a 71ft private landscaped rear garden. Located in the desirable Telford Park Conservation Area. Shared freehold. EPC rating D. Streatham 020 8769 8744 Email sst@kfh.co.uk

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A well presented four bedroom flat on a sought after road in Furzedown. The accommodation comprises reception room, separate kitchen, four bedrooms, bathroom and shower room. This property is arranged over two floors and benefits from a roof terrace. Shared freehold. EPC rating D. Tooting 020 8767 1400 Email sto@kfh.co.uk outstanding five bedroom family home.

rare opportunity to rent this Offering the most exquisite finish with state of the art features including a top of the range Ernesto Meda kitchen with luxurious Gaggaenau ovens, this stunning property boasts 3000 sq ft of accommodation that includes ample entertaining space, a gym/office, stunning bathrooms and an utility room. The large garden is enclosed and secluded, whilst the driveway parking has room for three cars.

Fentiman Road, Only 0.5 miles away from Raynes Park station, commuting into central London Oval, SW8 is incredibly easy with direct trains to London Waterloo running twelve times an £1,850,000 hour.

Grand Drive SW20, £4,250 per month, kfh.co.uk

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168 Lavender Hill, Battersea SW11  020 7801 1111  battersea@foxtons.co.uk www.foxtons.co.uk

Balham

73-79 Balham High Road, Balham SW12  020 8772 8000  balham@foxtons.co.uk www.foxtons.co.uk

98–100 Northcote Road, SW11  020 7411 9965  battersea@hamptons-int.com www.hamptons.co.uk

11–13 Bedford Hill, Balham SW12  020 8618 2013  balham@hamptons-int.com www.hamptons.co.uk

174A Lavender Hill SW11  020 7924 2255  info@jacksonsestateagents.com www.jacksonsestateagents.com

Sales – 8-11 Station Road, Balham SW12  020 8675 6565  info@jacksonsestateagents.com www.jacksonsestateagents.com

501 Battersea Park Road SW11  020 7228 0174  battersea@johndwood.co.uk www.johndwood.co.uk

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108 Northcote Road, SW11  020 7228 2666  sbc@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

Lettings - 80 Balham High Road SW12  020 8675 5050  balham@palacegatesestates.co.uk www.palacegatesestates.co.uk 45 Balham Hill SW12  020 8673 4377  balham_sales@marshandparsons.co.uk www.marshandparsons.co.uk Project1_Layout 1 16/02/2011 10:43 Page 1

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242 Battersea Park Road, SW11  020 7924 1944  sbp@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk 7a Albion Riverside, Hester Road, Battersea Park, SW11  020 3597 7670  battersea@knightfrank.co.uk www.knightfrank.co.uk

Knight Frank

Barnes 48 Barnes High Street, SW13  020 3728 2288  barnes@foxtons.co.uk

Knight Frank Riverside, 7a Albion Riverside, 8 Hester Road SW11  020 3597 7670  matthew.smith@knightfrank.co.uk

Knight Frank

www.knightfrank.co.uk/riverside Lettings - 134 Northcote Road SW11  020 7978 4404  battersea@palacegateestates.co.uk www.palacegateestates.co.uk

www.foxtons.co.uk 67 Barnes High Street, Barnes SW13  020 8658 7344  barnes@hamptons-int.com www.hamptons.co.uk

Knight Frank

238a Battersea Park Road SW11  020 3402 1900  battersea@savills.com www.savills.com

56 Barnes High Street, London SW13  020 3371 3130  barnes@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.com 73-75 Church Street SW13  020 8563 8333  barnes_sales@marshandparsons.co.uk www.marshandparsons.co.uk

Savills Waterfront, 62-64 Battersea Bridge Road, SW11  fmoynihan@savills.com www.savills.co.uk/waterfront Savills Blue C100 M76 Y12 K68 Savills Grey C40 M10 Y0 K70 (25%)

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52 Barnes High Street SW13  020 8939 6900  barnes@savills.com www.savills.com

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29 Battersea Square SW11  020 7924 3130  info@thresherowen.co.uk www.thresherowen.co.uk

Stone C11 M13 Y30 K32 White Background colour: Purple C81 M93 Y39 K38

Stone C11 M13 Y30 K32 White Background colour: Savills Grey C40 M10 Y0 K70

257 Lavender Hill, Battersea SW11  020 3195 0768  info@winchesterwhite.co.uk www.winchesterwhite.co.uk 100% focus on lettings and property management

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280/278 Battersea Park Road, SW11  020 7228 2629  battersea@acquireestateagents.co.uk www.acquireestateagents.co.uk 198 Lavender Hill, Battersea SW11  020 7924 2777  manager.battersea@bairstowevescountrywide.co.uk www.bairstoweves.co.uk 21 Battersea Square SW11  020 7771 7100  battersea@first-union.co.uk www.first-union.co.uk

Wimbledon, Raynes Park, Southfields, Wandsworth, Earlsfield, Battersea, Clapham

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Brixton

29 BATTERSEA SQUARE LONDON SW11 3RA Tel: +44 (0) 20 - 7924 - 3130 Email: info@thresherowen.co.uk Web: www.thresherowen.co.uk

506–508 Brixton Road, Brixton SW9  020 7704 5757  brixton@foxtons.co.uk www.foxtons.co.uk

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26 Westow Hill, Crystal Palace SE19  020 8772 8080  crystalpalace@foxtons.co.uk www.foxtons.co.uk

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29-35 Lordship Lane, Dulwich SE22  020 8613 6200  dulwich@foxtons.co.uk www.foxtons.co.uk 39 Dulwich Village, Dulwich Village SE21  020 3280 3519  dulwichvillage.sales@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

Clapham 27-31 The Pavement SW4  020 7498 8686  clapham@hamptons-int.com

107-109 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich SE22  020 3280 3523  eastdulwich.sales@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

www.hamptons.co.uk 73 Abbeville Road, Clapham SW4  020 8875 7995  info@jacksonsestateagents.com www.jacksonsestateagents.com 47 Balham Hill SW12  020 8673 2854  clapham@johndwood.co.uk www.johndwood.co.uk

2 Barry Parade, Barry Road SE22  020 8299 3021  post@roybrooks.co.uk www.roybrooks.co.uk

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Sales – 30 The Pavement, Clapham SW4  020 3700 8555  scc@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

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390-392 Garratt Lane, Earlsfield SW18  020 8963 5100  earlsfield@foxtons.co.uk www.foxtons.co.uk

Lettings –30 The Pavement, Clapham SW4  020 3700 6300  lcc@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

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372-374 Garratt Lane SW18  020 8971 7070  info@jacksonsestateagents.com www.jacksonsestateagents.com

44 Abbeville Road, Clapham SW4  020 3280 3514  clapham.sales@kfh.co.uk

517-519 Garratt Lane, Earlsfield SW18  020 3280 3521  earlsfield.sales@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

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Sales – 11 The Polygon SW4  020 3667 6750  robert.french@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.com

Lettings – 334 Garratt Lane, SW18  020 3280 3522  earlsfield.lettings@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

Lettings – 11 The Polygon SW4  020 3667 6756  anna.czaban@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.com 28 Old Town SW4  020 7501 3666  clapham_sales@marshandparsons.co.uk www.marshandparsons.co.uk

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Lettings - 1 The Polygon SW4  020 7720 5588  clapham@palacegateestates.co.uk www.palacegateestates.co.uk 57 Nightingale Lane SW12  020 8673 9278  rchatwin@savills.com www.savills.com

12 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich SE22  020 8875 7999  info@jacksonsestateagents.com www.jacksonsestateagents.com

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East Sheen 298a Upper Richmond Rd W, SW14  020 8018 7777  mrandall@savills.com www.savills.com

1-3 Old Town SW12  020 7627 5566  clapham@sheratonlaw.com www.sheratonlaw.com 16 The Polygon SW4  020 7498 8660  clapham@winkworth.co.uk www.winkworth.co.uk

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Coombe Hill 259 Coombe Lane SW20  020 8947 9393  hani@coomberesidential.com www.coomberesidential.com

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Herne Hill 63-65 Herne Hill SE24  020 7733 5454  wendy@petermans.co.uk www.petermans.co.uk 236 Railton Road SE24  020 7501 8950  hernehill@winkworth.co.uk www.winkworth.co.uk

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Kennington

FIELD & SONS Surveyors, Valuers & Estate Agents Est. 1804

FIELD & SONS Surveyors, Valuers & Estate Agents Est. 1804

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Raynes Park Station Buildings, Coombe Lane SW20  020 3542 2000  srp@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

Lettings - 323 Kennington Road SE11  020 7840 0666  kennington@fieldandsons.co.uk www.fieldandsons.co.uk 292-294 Kennington Road, SE11  ske@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

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Richmond 27a The Quadrant, Richmond TW9  020 8973 2700  richmond@foxtons.co.uk www.foxtons.co.uk

Sales – 345a Kennington Road SE11  020 7385 2296  sales.kennington@lauristons.com www.lauristons.com Lettings – 345a Kennington Road SE11  020 7385 2296  lettings.kennington@lauristons.com www.lauristons.com Sales – 299 Kennington Road SE11  020 7587 0600 kennington@winkworth.co.uk www.winkworth.co.uk

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Southfields 251-251b Wimbledon Park Road SW19  020 8871 9655  southfields.sales@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

Kingston 173-177 Clarence Street, Kingston KT1  020 8879 2121  kingston@foxtons.co.uk www.foxtons.co.uk

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Streatham 82 Streatham High Road, Streatham SW16  020 8150 5400  streatham@foxtons.co.uk www.foxtons.co.uk

Nunhead

1-3 De Montfort Parade, Streatham High Road, SW16  020 8677 9900  info@jacksonsestateagents.com www.jacksonsestateagents.com

145 Evelina Road, Nunhead SE15  020 3206 3063  post@roybrooks.co.uk www.roybrooks.co.uk

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1 Leigham Court Road, SW16  020 8769 8744  sst@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

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22 Streatham High Road SW16  020 8769 6699  streatham@winkworth.co.uk www.winkworth.co.uk

175 Putney High Street, Putney SW15  020 8355 1000  putney@foxtons.co.uk www.foxtons.co.uk 143-145 Upper Richmond Road SW15  020 3195 9100 Property Management 020 3195 9130  info@jacksonsestateagents.com www.jacksonsestateagents.com

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Tooting 47-49 Mitcham Road, SW17  020 3728 2150  tooting@foxtons.co.uk www.foxtons.co.uk

1 Putney Hill, Putney SW15  020 3280 3545  putneyhill.sales@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk 81-83 Lower Richmond Road, West Putney SW15  020 3280 3558  westputney.sales@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk 198 Upper Richmond Road SW15  020 8780 6111  cbell@savills.com www.savills.com 194 Upper Richmond Road SW15  020 8780 1100  sales@warrenputney.co.uk www.warrenputney.co.uk 139 Lower Richmond Road SW15  020 8780 1100  lettings@warrenputney.co.uk www.warrenputney.co.uk

58-60 Tooting High Street, SW17  020 8767 1400  sto@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

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Tooting Bec 26 Tooting Bec Road, Tooting SW17  020 8767 0522  info@jacksonsestateagents.com www.jacksonsestateagents.com

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Wandsworth 370 Old York Road SW18  020 8480 4444  wandsworthtown@first-union.co.uk www.first-union.co.uk

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West Dulwich 113 Rosendale Road, West Dulwich SE21  020 3280 3556  westdulwich.sales@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

338 Garratt Lane, London SW18 4EL  020 8871 0445  wandsworth@sheratonlaw.com www.sheratonlaw.com

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Wimbledon 55 Wimbledon Hill Road, Wimbledon SW19  020 8605 2900  wimbledon@foxtons.co.uk www.foxtons.co.uk

125 Northcote Road SW11  020 7223 7574  clapham@cluttons.com www.cluttons.com

53 Wimbledon Hill Road SW19  020 3195 9111  info@jacksonsestateagents.com www.jacksonsestateagents.com

324 Trinity Road SW18  020 8871 3033  wandsworth@johndwood.co.uk www.johndwood.co.uk

49 Wimbledon Hill Road, SW19  020 8944 4000  swm@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

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140 Northcote Road SW11  020 7228 7474  sales@john-thorogood.co.uk www.john-thorogood.co.uk

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Wimbledon Hampton House, High Street, SW19  020 8946 0081  wimbledon@hamptons-int.com www.hamptons.co.uk

118 Northcote Road SW11  020 7728 9292  batteresa_sales@marshandparsons.co.uk www.marshandparsons.co.uk

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131 Northcote Road SW11  020 7228 5111  battersea@ramptonbaseley.com www.ramptonbaseley.com

Knight Frank

99 Northcote Road, SW11  020 3428 2222  rchatwin@savills.com www.savills.com

Knight Frank

Knight Frank Lettings, 81 High Street SW19  020 8946 0026  ruth.barr@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.com 35 High Street SW19  020 8947 9833  enquiries@robertholmes.co.uk www.robertholmes.co.uk

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Knight Frank

81 High Street SW19  020 8946 0026  dominic.pasqua@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.com

22 Bellevue Road SW17  020 8672 9077  info@jacksonsestateagents.com www.jacksonsestateagents.com

Lettings - 11-13 Church Street SW19  020 8870 9669  rentalenquiries@robertholmes.co.uk www.robertholmes.co.uk

26 Bellevue Road, SW17  020 8682 7777  wandsworth@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.com

1 High Street SW19  020 8971 8111  cmoon@savills.com www.savills.com

12 Huguenot Place SW17  020 8877 4810  rchatwin@savills.com www.savills.com

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LAST WORD Jilly Bland, lettings manager for Robert Holmes & Company, Wimbledon Village, has the final say Tell us how you joined the property industry and briefly describe your career to date.

In my twenties I worked as a full-time nanny, travelling the world with clients such as Kerry Packer, having the time of my life. I then trained as an aromatherapist, working as a spa manager for The Savoy and Cliveden House. However, I have always had an interest in property and, having been introduced to Robert Holmes by a mutual contact, I joined the lettings team in 2000.

What do you enjoy most about working in this market and what have been your highlights so far?

It’s ever changing. We have a variety of property from studios and period cottages to substantial detached houses, including large new developments. I can deal with a ‘London-feel’ penthouse one day and the next a little cottage where you feel as though you are in Dorset! I also love that we get to really know our tenants and landlords – many of whom become long-standing and repeat clients.

My highlight was when we were the preferred supplier to Fulham Football Club between 2001 and 2005. The club had just entered the Premiership and had an influx of new players, many of whom we found homes for, including Edwin van der Sar and Louis Saha.

Describe the biggest challenges you face on a day-to-day basis.

The market has changed considerably over the past 15 years. There are many more agents, so increased competition. There is more rental property on the market and budgets are not what they were, and so yields have fallen. Tenants have become much more discerning, particularly expats who have high expectations especially concerning space if they are moving, say, from the US. We have to manage those expectations on both sides and keep everyone happy.

What advice would you give to anyone considering a career in property?

You need to think on your feet and remain calm in challenging situations. Good people skills are vital, particularly in delicate situations. It is crucial to listen to and really understand

landlords’ and tenants’ requirements – and, of course, have a passion for property.

How difficult is the current lettings market and what advice would you give to landlords and tenants?

It is a more challenging market than in past years.

Again, I would say there are high expectations on both sides. I would advise landlords to keep an eye on their competition in terms of what they are offering, and set aside a ‘sinking fund’ so they can make necessary repairs and upgrades. Tenants demand value for money but they should be realistic in what their budget can get.

How does the South London market differ from other areas of London?

Wimbledon is often the first step in a move from central London to the country. It has a friendly ‘villagey’ feel without being suburban, so it attracts a wide range of applicants, from professional singles and couples to mature downsizers and families.

If you were not an estate agent, what career would you choose and why?

I would be a property designer/developer – I love seeing the potential in property to make ‘Grand Designs’ style changes.

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Quietly located in a sought after residential road in the heart of Wimbledon Village, this luxuriously-appointed contemporary detached residence was built to exacting standards to offer versatile accommodation over four floors, ideal for sophisticated entertaining and family living.

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ÂŁ554 per week

This fantastic flat is set over two floors and is offered in immaculate condition. With period features and high ceilings throughout, the property comprises three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large reception room with bay windows and fireplace, a fully equipped eat-in kitchen, study and guest wc. Well located for all the amenities and transport links of both East Putney and Wandsworth Town, this would make the perfect home for a family or professional sharers alike.

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This truly unique three bedroom split level flat is over 1000 sq ft and has a much larger than average garden. The property is located in a small culde-sac near to the Oval and is presented in immaculate condition.

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We helped many people’s wishes come true this year.

Here’s to doing the same in 2016.

Reasons why people moved this year: 48% Moved to a bigger home 17% Moved to a new area 11% Invested or redeveloped a property 10% Moved to a smaller home 8% Bought a second home 3% Moved to the UK for a new job 3% Other wishes

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