London Property South March 2018

LONDON PROPERTY

HOUSE & HOME

MARCH 2018

TELLINGSIGNS

Is your area on the up?

SPRING FORWARD

Renewed appetite for moving

London buyers are choosy Make yours the best house, at the best price South Cover.indd 1

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Guide price: £2,650,000

Malcolm Road, Wimbledon SW19 A detached, double-fronted period house situated on a sought-after road. 7 bedrooms (1 en suite), family bathroom, 4 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, WC, cellar, garden.

EPC: E. Approximately 353.6 sq m (3,806 sq ft). wimbledon@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8022 1358

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Guide price: £6,650,000

Deepdale, Wimbledon SW19 A stunning new detached house, located on a quiet and attractive road. 7 bedrooms (4 en suite), family bathroom, shower room, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/family room, multiplex games room/media room/gymnasium, garden, off street parking. EPC: A. Approximately 624.7 sq m (6,725 sq ft). wimbledon@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8022 1358

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Guide price: £1,250,000

Printers Road, Stockwell SW9 A modern townhouse with underground parking set within a prestigious development on a private road.

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen/dining room, utility, guest cloakroom, garden, balcony, off street parking. EPC: B. Approximately 158.8 sq m (1,709 sq ft). clapham@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8022 6116

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Guide price: £2,000,000

Gauden Road, Clapham SW4 An elegant period terrace house offering generous family accommodation close to Clapham Old Town.

5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, guest cloakroom, garden.

EPC: D. Approximately 293.7 sq m (3,161 sq ft). clapham@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8022 6116

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EDITOR Jane Stevens, a journalist who has worked for many national and regional magazines, has been a stylist, writer and editor covering a diverse range of subjects including fashion, food, travel, interiors and property. jstevens@londonpropertysouth.co.uk DESIGN & PRODUCTION TypeStart Dan Thompson 01536 418181, southpr@typestart.co.uk www.typestart.co.uk SUBSCRIPTIONS info@londonpropertysouth.co.uk HEAD OFFICE The Studio, 370 Old York Road, London SW18 1SP CONTRIBUTORS Jenny Knight is an award-winning journalist, specialising in property and education. During her long career she has written news and features for nearly every national paper.

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Montholme Road, SW11 £995 per week

A recently refurbished Victorian family house located “Between the Commons”.

The house has a double reception room with wood floors, a fabulous large kitchen breakfast room leading to a patio garden, five bedrooms, one ensuite and two further bathrooms. EPC-E

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Station Parade, SW12 £430 per week

A modern two bedroom split level flat close to Balham station. The flat comprises of a large modern open plan kitchen reception room, two double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, one with an ensuite bathroom and one separate bathroom. EPC-C

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Clapham Park Road, SW4 £425 per week

A large, well presented two bedroom flat close to Clapham Common tube.

The flat has a bright, large reception room, separate fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms, one ensuite shower room and a second bathroom. The flat also has one off street parking space. EPC-C

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Home Front. How do you know your area is on the up, asks Jenny Knight Kitchen Glory. A flamboyantly large kitchen with dining and living space in SE3 The Word. Tom Floyd looks back at the last 12 months and makes some predictions Heads-up. Agents take action, plans for a better Battersea and winning ways Word on the Street. How do you secure a sale with choosy buyers?

Ask the Expert. Piers Mallitte looks at the key questions for those looking to rent a home Money Matters. Duncan Farmer reflects on the effects of recent stock market falls

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Matthew Scott of Knight Frank Esher revealed 46 Events – 5 of the best things to do around SOUTH

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24 The Trend. Time factors 25 Home Hot List. The ups and downs

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Desirable homes in Wimbledon Village and Battersea South West London.

Desirable houses in Barnes, Putney and Streatham Hill Robert Holmes Wimbledon. A handsome Victorian family home in Wimbledon Village Robert Holmes Coombe.

A large family house with beautiful views in Coombe Hill Robert Holmes Coombe. A delightful, period home on the Coombe estate South East London. A home for living and entertaining in Herne Hill and a rare Regency house in Sydenham

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29 EXCLUSIVE. Three properties set to impress 40 NEW HOMES. Tim Banks, Octagon CEO, introduces two exceptional developments in London

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98 Lettings Lowdown. JeanClaude De Abreu, Lettings Manager at Lauristons Putney, warns about changes to EPC ratings requirements 100 Luxe Lettings. Two impressive lets in Wimbledon and on Clapham Common

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102 A mansion on one of Esher’s premier private roads 106 An impressive cottage in Northamptonshire

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113 Last Word. Catherine Stage of Knight Frank Dulwich has the final say

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HOME FRONT

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According to conventional wisdom you can be certain an area is on the up when a new Waitrose store opens or independent coffee shops move in, says Jenny Knight

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ut there are other even more significant signs. Here in Balham I realised we were coming a tad closer to bourgeois bliss when the police stopped turning up to monitor going home time at the local secondary school. Now, while the children don’t raise their straw boaters to strangers, at least they have stopped knocking passers-by off the pavements.

Estate agents insist that the mantra location, location, location is all important when buying a property.

They say it is better to buy a rundown property in a smart area than a poshed-up house in a shabby street.

But how is a potential buyer to know when an area is up and coming? If they leave it too late prices have rocketed and if they make a wrong call they may find their home hard to sell when the time comes to move on.

Obviously transport links are important and if an area is sandwiched between two up-market locations where houses are more expensive and smarter, the chances are that

gentrification will flow out to your district.

Alexandra Attwood, branch manager of Winkworth, Streatham, has another tip on how to spot an upand-coming destination.

She says: “A good example is when big developers with a record of selling lovely homes and achieving record prices, choose an area for a high-end project. This indicates that they have done their research and see the potential.”

Alexandra adds: “Streatham is still good value, but as the area becomes more popular not such great value as it once was. There are lots of owneroccupied Victorian and Edwardian terraces and the large and lovely common. When people check out an area they should look at whether the shops are grotty or whether smart restaurants and coffee shops show it is coming up.

“Also look to see if there are boarded up properties suggesting repossessions or whether there are skips and scaffolding suggesting people are investing in their homes.”

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ogarth House is a fine grade II listed house, complete with a blue plaque, in the heart of Richmond – minutes from the river and station.

It’s the former home of Virginia Woolf, and the birthplace of Hogarth Press, which the writer established with her husband Leonard Woolf at the house.

The house dates back to circa 1750, and has been beautifully converted into two homes, The Leonard and The Virginia, with original Georgian features restored and renovated as part the redevelopment by Berwick Hill Properties. High ceilings, intricate cornicing, and original fireplaces provide a wealth of character which blends seamlessly with modern design to create a fantastic family home.

The guide price for The Leonard is £3,250,000 through Featherstone Leigh Richmond 020 8940 1575, www.featherstoneleigh.co.uk

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his thoroughly accomplished home has exemplary living space (over 2,000 sq ft), four double bedrooms, superior fittings, an admirable finish plus incredible views. And it’s only a 3-minute to trains into town. A profound remodelling of this elegant semidetached home (c1897) has prioritised convenience, comfort and sound design. The open plan kitchen/ dining/living area is a flamboyantly large space flooded by light (there are three Velux skylights as well) with underfloor heating and room to accommodate a large corner sofa and an 8-seater dining table. Kitchen luxuries include a wide island with breakfast bar, composite stone work surfaces, extra-wide soft-close drawers, an inset double sink with carved drainer and waste disposal, a Fisher & Paykel split dishwasher and an American-style Bosch fridge/freezer. Neff appliances include an oven, a microwave combination oven, induction hob, 2-burner gas hob and extractor unit.

Coleraine Road, Blackheath SE3, guide price £1,595,000 Roy Brooks 020 8299 3021

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THE WORD Tom Floyd, Sales Manager at Winkworth Kennington looks back at the last 12 months and has some predictions for the year ahead

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t is eight months since I last wrote ‘The Word’ and I am pleased that my predictions back then were correct. I mentioned that our market was being held up by 25-35 year old buyers, which is still very much the case in this area. The cash from the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ is helping with a deposit and the continued low interest rates are making buying/borrowing easier.

Our market ranges from studio flats for £300,000, to large family houses in Stockwell for £2,800,000. Last year I looked in detail at, who our buyers were, and I was amazed with the results. 67.6% of our buyers were under the age of 36 and 56.34% were first time buyers. Considering that just under £800,000 was the average price of property we sold last year, those figures are astonishing. In addition, less than 3% of our buyers were investors, which means we are really dealing with buyers that need to buy.

We have also noticed that couples, in their early to mid 30s, are trying to buy for the long term and are therefore making plans for the next 10-15+ years, rather 5-10 years. This means the market for large houses in the area is very good and the values are holding.

Looking forward I can see much of the same in 2018. I cannot see drastic changes in capital values and the continued resilience of the first time buyer market should keep the overall market going.

Unfortunately, all of this doesn’t mean

OUTOF TOWNBUY...

Guide price £1,495,000 A characterful Victorian semi-detached home built in 1865, on a private road in Weybridge, which was once divided into two houses but is now once again a unique single house with five bedrooms and four reception rooms over three floors.

The master bedroom is at the front of the house and is striking high-ceilinged room with large windows overlooking the garden to the front and side. Externally the mature garden wraps around the house and is well screened by a variety of evergreens to the front and side. It has a raised paved patio area with steps down to the sunny lawned garden.

that vendors can now be over optimistic on price. It is still a very price sensitive market and if properties are on for too much, they won’t even get viewings, let alone offers. It is important that vendors put their property on for a realistic price and that they make sure it shows in its best possible light. So, if that Savills Weybridge 01932 838000 means decluttering and decorating, I would strongly advise doing that.

Nearly 20% of our instructions last year were properties that had been on with another agent for too much. As a result a lot of vendors lost out on their Olympic onward purchase and it also, Studios Café & later, affected the marketing Dining Room of their property 117-123 Church Road, Please make sure Barnes, SW13 9HL that if you are looking to market your Where? The brasserie sits within property in the the Olympic Studios, which also next few months, houses the independent cinema, just you choose an up the road from Barnes Green. agent that has What’s it like? Having won numerous good track awards and accolades, it’s not hard to record in the see why it’s popular, but for me it’s the area and relaxed atmosphere coupled with the always ask amazing homemade food which makes them to justify it really special. their valuation, And the food?

They serve traditional so you don’t comfort food, but of an exceptionally fall into the trap high quality. Their open pastry kitchen of marketing for also gives a real insight into how too much. these creations come to life.

Shenagh The best thing? It has to be the Richardson fresh pastries baked fresh on Head of Savills site. That and their delicious Barnes coffee – the perfect antidote for any cold winter morning.

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A VERY IMPORTANT DECISION We pride ourselves on exceptional service and unrivalled market knowledge, with a global network of 418 offices across 60 countries that can showcase your property to the widest possible audience.

To arrange a free market appraisal, please call us on 020 7768 0994 or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/wandsworth

Guide price: £1,495,000

Trefoil Road, Wandsworth SW18 A beautifully refurbished Victorian house with a south facing garden.

5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/dining room, cellar/utility room, eaves storage, landscaped garden. EPC: D. Approximately: 187.3 sq m (2,016 sq ft). wandsworth@knightfrank.com Office: 020 7768 0994

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Guide price: £1,350,000

Buckmaster Road, Wandsworth SW11 A beautifully presented mid-terraced Victorian house, ideally located between the commons with a south facing garden. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, WC, roof terrace, eaves storage, garden. EPC: E. Approximately 158 sq m (1,701 sq ft). wandsworth@knightfrank.com Office: 020 7768 0994

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A VERY IMPORTANT DECISION We pride ourselves on exceptional service and unrivalled market knowledge, with a global network of 418 offices across 60 countries that can showcase your property to the widest possible audience.

To arrange for a free market appraisal, please call us on 020 3641 5936 or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/battersea

Guide price: £1,150,000

Heath Road, Battersea SW11 A charming Victorian house with over 1,200 sq. ft on Heath Road, just on the edge of the sought after Diamond Conservation Area. Master suite, 2 further bedrooms, bathroom, w/c, reception room, kitchen, garden. EPC: E. Approximately 113 sq m (1,216 sq ft). battersea@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 5936

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Guide price: £1,150,000

Mandeville Courtyard, Battersea SW11 A unique loft style split-level apartment fully refurbished and finished to exacting standards.

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception/dining room, kitchen, pantry, porter.

EPC: E. Approximately 109 sq m (1,181 sq ft). battersea@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 5936

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Omega Building, Riverside West SW18 Stunning three bedroom flat in riverside development in Wandsworth A desirable penthouse apartment with views of the Thames and London skyline. It includes a generous wrap around terrace providing plenty of light and benefits from 24 hour concierge. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen/reception, large terrace. EPC: C. Approximately 101 sq m (1,087 sq ft).

Leasehold: approximately 978 years remaining

Guide price: £1,150,000

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FOUND. Your perfect tenant.

Let with Knight Frank.

To find out how we can help you please contact us KnightFrank.co.uk/battersea battrsealettings@knightfrank.com 020 3551 4456

Guide price: £1,400 per week

Cambridge Road, Battersea SW11 A wonderful six bedroom period family home, along the desirable Cambridge Road.

6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, utility room, basement storage and a large garden.

EPC: D. Approximately 229 sq m (2,467 sq ft). battersealettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3551 4456

All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £288 and referencing fees of £48 per person will apply when renting a property. There will also be a £48 charge to register your deposit with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme if applicable. (All fees shown are inclusive of VAT.) Please ask us for more information about other fees that will apply or visit www.knightfrank.co.uk/tenantfees.

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Guide price: £650 per week

Exchange Gardens, Keybridge House SW8 Brand new apartment in the newly built Keybridge House on the edge of Nine Elms.

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/reception room and a private terrace.

EPC: B. Approximately 79.92 sq m (860 sq ft). battersealettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3551 4456

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FOUND. Your perfect tenant.

Let with Knight Frank.

To find out how we can help you please contact us KnightFrank.co.uk/riverside

riversidelettings@knightfrank.com 020 3589 4028

Guide price: £895 per week

Montevetro, Battersea SW11 Modern apartment located on the sixth floor with 180 degree views of the River Thames.

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, reception room and a private terrace.

EPC: D. Approximately 125 sq m (1,346 sq ft) riversidelettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3589 4028

All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £288 and referencing fees of £48 per person will apply when renting a property. There will also be a £48 charge to register your deposit with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme if applicable. (All fees shown are inclusive of VAT.) Please ask us for more information about other fees that will apply or visit www.knightfrank.co.uk/tenantfees.

@KF_SWLondon KnightFrank.co.uk

Guide price: £895 per week

Corniche, Albert Embankment SE1 Brand new apartment in the newly built Corniche Building located on the 12th flooor.

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/reception room and a private balcony with panoramic views of the River Thames and Westminster. EPC: B. Approximately 73.64 sq m (793 sq ft) riversidelettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3589 4028

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FOUND. Your perfect tenant.

Let with Knight Frank.

We pride ourselves on exceptional service and unrivalled market knowledge. With a global network of 418 offices over 60 countries we can showcase your property to the widest possible audience.

If you are considering renting your property this year, please contact us on 020 3641 7650 or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings.

Guide price: £865 per week

Arcadian Place, Southfields SW18 A fantastically modern town house situated within a private development, close to Southfields tube station. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, kitchen, private rear garden and off street parking.

EPC: C. Approximately 158.5 sq m (1,707 sq ft). wimbledonlettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 7650

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

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Guide price: £520 per week

Upper Richmond Road, Putney SW15 Stunning third floor apartment within this new development in Putney. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan reception room and kitchen, private balcony, communal roof terrace, gym and underground parking.

EPC: B. Approximately 61.2 sq m (659 sq ft). wimbledonlettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 7650

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The best properties on your doorstep

Exceptional period family home Burghley Road, SW19 3 reception rooms, open plan kitchen/dining room, master suite with dressing room, 4/5 further bedrooms, 2 further family bathrooms, study, garden with terrace, off-street parking, 358 sq m (3,854 sq ft), EPC=D

Offers in excess of ÂŁ3.75 million | Freehold

Enviably situated flat Prince Of Wales Drive, SW11 Reception room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, family bathroom, balcony overlooking Battersea Park, 64 sq m (692 sq ft), EPC=C

Guide ÂŁ799,950 | Share of Freehold

Meet the team James Morrison Savills Wimbledon 020 8971 8121 jmorrison@savills.com

Drew Zendra Savills Northcote Road 020 3428 2222 dzendra@savills.com

Adam Dryden-Peck Savills Battersea Park 020 3402 1900 adpeck@savills.com

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Savills Northcote Road

020 3430 6900

Savills Wimbledon

020 8971 8111

Immaculate flat with terrace Danvers Avenue, SW11 Open plan living/dining room, bedroom, bathroom, terrace, 57 sq m (618 sq ft), EPC=B

Guide ÂŁ499,999 | Leasehold Approx. 123 years remaining

Delightful split level flat Shrubbery Road, SW16 Open plan kitchen/reception room, split level, 2 double bedrooms, bathroom, 66 sq m (711 sq ft), EPC=E

Guide ÂŁ465,000 | Leasehold Approx. 93 years remaining

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HEADS-UP GOODISH NEWS

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ccording to research by Knight Frank average prices in prime central London declined 0.7% in the year to this January – further evidence, they say, that the annual declines recorded over the last 20 months have bottomed out.

Tom Bill, head of London residential research at Knight Frank, says: “An analysis of supply and demand indicators over the last five years indicates that 2017 marked a turning point for the prime central London property market.

Average prices for homes valued at £10 million or more recorded a 0.2% rise in the year to January, the first increase recorded in this price bracket for almost two years.”

WHHEEE The Knight Frank Ski team recently sponsored and took part in the 19th City Ski Championships in the Swiss resort of Verbier.

The racing this year was extremely competitive and the team, led by Fulham Office Head James Davies, posted two good results. The team won the combined ‘fastest team’ award and James Davies, Ski Team Captain, placed second fastest overall in the Giant Slalom. The team also came second (by only 1km!) in a charity distance event.

The event is supported by over 150 participants of the financial district, including well-known firms such as Accenture, Deloitte, Lloyds of London and Maseco Private Wealth (who are now all walking around sporting Knight Frank gloves & Knight Frank sunglasses!).

James Davies (second from left) with Knight Frank colleagues, Kathryn Cripps, Oliver Sadler and James Woolley

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inleigh Folkard & Hayward aims to raise £80,000 in 2018 for its charity partnership with London Youth. The target is a 33% increase on the amount raised in 2017 for the charity, which supports a network of diverse community youth groups and clubs across London.

Julian Peak, Sales Director at KFH, said: “We’re excited to get the second year of our partnership with London Youth underway.

The first year was a great success with lots of money raised, vital support provided to clubs and groups in need.”

Rosemary Watt-Wyness, CEO of London Youth, comments: “We are hugely pleased to be working with KFH. Over 2017 they helped us raise an amazing £63,000 to support children and young people in London. With 700,000 children in London living below the poverty line this couldn’t be more important.

The money raised by KFH in 2017 was split across London Youth and member clubs. The Avenues Youth Project used its donation to equip a recording studio and pay for a youth worker. Streatham Youth and Community Trust upgraded its IT. London Basketball Association, used cash to help to fund their five week summer camp for 100 young people each week.

BETTERBATTERSEA Residents in Battersea are being canvassed for their views on proposals to revitalise and smarten up their high street. Wandsworth Council has launched a public consultation on plans to improve the southern section of Battersea High Street between its junctions with Battersea Park Road and Simpson Street.

Under the plans the high street would remain essentially vehicle free but with better paving, less street furniture and a dozen new trees. Parking provision would be retained for the existing businesses but relocated to provide improved space for pedestrians and cyclists.

Cllr Kim Caddy, Wandsworth’s cabinet member for employment, skills and business development added: “Local businesses have been calling for the high street to get a facelift and we’ve listened to what they’ve told us and drawn up a set of proposals we hope will meet with their approval. Our aim is to improve the look and feel of the high street, encourage shoppers to visit and support its economic growth and activity.”

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WORD ON THE STREET With buyers being “very choosy” in the current market, how do you secure a sale?

SAM SPROSTON KNIGHT FRANK

PETERMANS PRIZE Peterman Associates were commended as Silver Regional Lettings Winners for London, at the The Guild of Property Professionals gala dinner and awards ceremony, held at County Hall, London last month.

The awards were presented after The Guild of Property Professionals Annual Conference, where new strategies were revealed to keep the brand at the cutting edge. The awards were sponsored by The Telegraph. This year, the awards were powered in part by The ESTAS, the only industry awards based solely on customer reviews. Simon Brown from The ESTAS says: “Integrating customer feedback into The Guild’s judging process demonstrates how important customer experience is to The Guild and makes these awards more valuable than ever. Many congratulations to all the winners.”

Wendy Peterman, director of Petermans, says: “We are thrilled to receive this award, which is a culmination of all our hard work over the last 12 months. I am so proud of the team and all their hard work.”

TOPPING IDEA The first phase of one of the biggest council house building programmes in the country has been announced, with hundreds of new homes proposed at discounted rates to rent and buy for people working or living in Wandsworth.

The £150million Building Homes for Wandsworth People was launched last year. The plan is to build 1,000 new homes, of which more than half will be available at discounted rates.

Rented council homes will be available from 35% of market rents while shared ownership housing will help people buy for a fraction of the usual deposit.

Innovative ways of delivering this include providing new homes on top of existing blocks, which replaces old roofs at no cost to residents, and can reduce service charge by spreading it among a greater number of households.

The revenue from the sales will be reinvested in building more homes for local people at discounted rates.

With shared ownership, buyers only pay a deposit on the value of the percentage being bought, so a 5% deposit on a 25% share works out as a 1.25% deposit on the total property value. Shared ownership can also work out cheaper than renting privately.

On the whole I haven’t met many unfastidious buyers!

With the higher levels of stamp duty levied these days there is extra pressure to purchase the right house. Price is obviously the biggest factor here as get it wrong and no one will view, let alone buy but it’s not the only thing that will help secure a sale. We would advise anything from redecorating to home staging (we have our own in-house Knight Frank interiors department) but do what you can to help yourself.

Declutter, clean the windows, tidy up and call Knight Frank to get honest, reliable advice.

PAUL WESTWOOD RAMPTON BASELEY Despite the ‘bareish’ outlook on London property in general our local market is still incredibly active.

Most buyers just want to see value for money and setting an unrealistic asking price can be more detrimental to securing a sale than any amount of clutter or scuffed paintwork. (Which? magazine actually did some research last year that found that asking as little as 5% too much can result in you achieving up to 7% less than you would at a realistic asking price.) Potential sellers should really look to position themselves as “best in class”. Simply put, if you have the best house, at the best price (and with the best agent, which we will obviously say is us!) then you should be able to secure a sale at a good price.

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Proudly celebrating seven years of success!

Here’s what our agents are saying...

“I have known Alison for over 25 years and have always appreciated her personal attention to detail. She’s shaped South into the premiere advertising option – particularly for special or luxury houses.

The editorial aspect of the magazine makes it compelling for readers and the fact that South is exclusively property oriented precisely targets potential buyers. The quality of the magazine and its excellent production values really show our houses at their very best – and that is why we take 9 pages every month. Last – but certainly not least – our clients have been delighted with the exposure in what can only be described as the ‘Vogue of Property Magazines’!”

GUY LEANING, DIRECTOR, ROBERT HOLMES, COOMBE

“London Property South continues to be THE property publication locally and offers our clients excellent exposure.

Congratulations on another sterling year Alison and team.”

ROBERT FRENCH, PARTNER, OFFICE HEAD, KNIGHT FRANK, CLAPHAM

“Congratulations SOUTH and especially Alison. We are proud to be associated with the best property magazine in the area and look forward to celebrating many more years of success.”

SAM SPROSTON, PARTNER, OFFICE HEAD, KNIGHT FRANK WANDSWORTH

“We’ve advertised in London Property South from its launch.

Alison is organised, approachable and has a thoroughly deep understanding of property marketing. The magazine is an impressive publication and we use it to great success on valuations when pitching for business. In the digital age of property marketing, there is still worth in using print channels if the editorial content is of seductively high quality and the magazine’s distribution puts your stock under prospective buyers’ noses. This publication works for us.”

JANE ROBATHAN, MARKETING MANAGER, ROY BROOKS

“Thank you for another year of South magazine. The editorial is always relevant and up to date.

A great reference for buyers starting their search.”

ROBIN CHATWIN, HEAD OF SOUTH WEST LONDON RESIDENTIAL, SAVILLS

“Many congratulations to South magazine on its 7 birthday. We are delighted with the quality of the magazine, its distribution span and its varied and interesting content. Our adverts always shine in the magazine which makes us and our clients very happy.

Thank you for doing such a wonderful job and here’s to another 7 successful years.”

ALEXANDRA ATTWOOD, BRANCH MANAGER, WINKWORTH STREATHAM

“Congratulations Alison – I cannot believe it has been 7 years since launch. The magazine is looking great and seems to be going from strength to strength with every passing issue. You can count on our continuing support.”

AUSTIN THOROGOOD, DIRECTOR, JOHN THOROGOOD

“We have been advertising with South magazine since its inception seven years ago and since then our business has grown, along with the magazine.

We have got to know Alison and the team at South and have always enjoyed a huge amount of support from an editorial point of view and we have an excellent rapport in our business relationship.”

JOEL BASELEY, DIRECTOR, RAMPTON BASELEY

“We really enjoy working with London Property South and always receive a fantastic service from the team. It’s one of the go-to magazines for information on property, so is a great place for us to showcase our clients’ properties to an engaged audience. The excellent editorial opportunities also allow us to share our views and insights on the market, which helps the readership make more informed decisions.”

MARCUS FLACKS, MARKETING DIRECTOR, MARSH & PARSONS

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“Seven years on and still going strong producing a wonderful magazine! Congratulations to Alison and everyone at London Property South. Time has flown and it’s a pleasure to work with you Alison. I have no doubt that the magazine will continue to be successful year after year. Congratulations!”

CHARLES WELLER, MANAGING DIRECTOR, PALACE GATES LETTINGS

“Alison, it’s amazing that its now seven years since you started the Magazine! London Property South is without doubt the leading monthly magazine with it’s perfect mix of advertising and editorial content. Happy Seventh Birthday!. I look forward to enjoying your continued success for many many more years to come.”

JOHN CHASE, DIRECTOR, FIRST UNION

“Congratulations to Alison and her team at London Property South on reaching their 7th anniversary. This magazine has tremendous support from our clients who love the editorial content as well as seeing their properties advertised in the magazine. It is the number one place for my team at Wimbledon to advertise in. I wish you continued success and continued growth in your readership numbers.”

“As Octagon return to London this year with exciting new launches in both Wimbledon and Fulham, London Property South is the ideal publication to showcase our properties and target potential buyers. It is a joy to read each month, with insightful and interesting market comments from industry experts alongside a fantastic range of available properties.”

DOMINIC PASQUA, PARTNER, OFFICE HEAD, KNIGHT FRANK, WIMBLEDON

KATE HANCOCK, GROUP MARKETING MANAGER, OCTAGON

“Happy 7th birthday London Property South! – thanks for all the wonderful publications representing our clients beautiful homes. With such interesting editorials and articles about fun local attractions, businesses and hidden gems our area. It’s always a pleasure to read.”

”Congratulations on your 7th year. You have made a superb job of getting a really professional looking high end magazine out to so many people and it has not only helped the properties in our area but also our agency. Well done Alison!”

MATTHEW SMITH, PARTNER, OFFICE HEAD, KNIGHT FRANK RIVERSIDE, BATTERSEA

WENDY PETERMAN, DIRECTOR, PETERMANS

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In a superb location on one of the most popular cottage roads in Weybridge, this beautifully presented, three bedroom, two bathroom period cottage offers bright and well-proportioned accommodation. The house, double glazed throughout, is an easy to maintain, characterful home.

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HOME HOTLIST UP >>TO THE MAX Forget clean lines and muted colour palettes – think artfully arranged clutter, vibrant colours and wallpaper, texture and mismatched furniture. It’s Maximalism!

Cup and saucer set, £48. oliverbonas.com

>>WOODEN IT BE NICE A bespoke kitchen at a fraction of the cost? Plykea offers handsome replacement plywood doors for IKEA’s budget Metod range of cabinets. See www.plykea.xyz

>>POT LUCK Don’t miss out on the stylish containers that supermarkets throw in with their potted plants. Great designs in glass and ceramic to enjoy once the plant has gone off to composting

>>SPOT ON Designers are dotty about spots for the new season. They bring the fun to the monochrome interiors party. See H&M Home for their choice. Jacquard weave cotton rug 140x200, £79.99 hm.com

>>WHAT’S COOKING White kitchens have become a classic in all those SW openplan, super cooking/dining/ living spaces but what about black cabinets (other dark colours work, too)? New but looks set to last.

>>CREATURE COMFORTS It’s ‘raining’ cats and dogs – and sheep and a whole menagerie of cute little animals in pot form. Remember we are grown-ups!

>>EVERLASTING? It’s become part of some people’s home hunting language – but the phrase ‘forever home’ has got to go. Don’t you think it’s a little bit Disney?

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It was created by Per Backstrom and has developed from a prize-winning idea into a fully grown design concept.

Confetti consists of three parts: back-plate, bricks and four shelves that easily can be composed in unique combinations. The coloured bricks (there are 15 shades to choose from – from soft pastels to brights) are arranged and then pushed in to the backplate. The panel is then hung on the wall and the shelves are finally pushed in between the bricks.

Several panels can be combined to create a larger wall piece and it’s possible to change the position on both bricks and shelves. You can also buy individual bricks to mix up the colours or to suit your room’s colour scheme.

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LEE ROAD, SE3

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This elegant, late Georgian house has a ravishing 250ft garden, five big bedrooms, three handsome receptions, an eat-in kitchen and a beautiful interior. Upstairs are two bathrooms, an ensuite shower room and a rear balcony. Just a short walk away from Blackheath Village, trains and excellent schools.

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NEO GEORGIAN GEM The final touches are being made to this fabulous house by renowned developers Avicam, to create a substantial six bedroom detached house of immense quality

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adogan House offers more than 8,000 sq ft of elegant living space including five reception rooms and seven bathrooms, all set within a westerly-facing landscaped garden in a plot of nearly half an acre.

The house is built to the highest standards and offers wonderful space on the ground floor and above, making it ideal for both entertaining and also as a fabulous family home.

From the minute you walk into the hall with its double-height galleried landing the attention to detail and finish is obvious.

The house has underfloor heating throughout and air conditioning to the principal rooms and the whole of the top floor. The ceiling heights and over-height doors add to the sense of space and grandeur. There are feature coffers within many of the ceilings creating atmospheric lighting.

The whole house has a Control 4 home automation system to control security, heating, ventilation, cooling, lighting and AV features. A special feature is a lift that serves all three floors.

Cadogan House is a truly exceptional house, which will be finished this June.

It stands on a private road – the hidden gem of the Coombe area, a private estate of just 33 houses, discretely located off Kingston Hill. The estate is within easy reach of Richmond Park, Kingston and Wimbledon Village.

The area offers a wide range of recreational activities including boating on the River Thames. There are eight prestigious golf courses between Coombe, Wimbledon and Richmond, with tennis, squash and fitness at the Roehampton Club and David Lloyd Leisure Centre (as well as the All England Club in Wimbledon), horse riding in Richmond Park, horse racing at Sandown, Ascot and Kempton Park, quality theatre in Richmond and Wimbledon and numerous superb restaurants, boutiques and shops.

In the Coombe/Wimbledon area there are some excellent schools in the private and public sector including Rokeby, Kings College, Wimbledon High, Holy Cross and Marymount.

‘On a private road on the exclusive Coombe Ridings’

Cadogan House, Kingston upon Thames, price on application, Robert Holmes & Company Coombe 020 8947 1100

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ADMIRABLE ABBEVILLE In the heart of the desirable Abbeville Village, this exceptional family home has over 2,200 sq ft of well proportioned accommodation over three floors

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he handsome Victorian semidetached residence has been beautifully renovated and redesigned by the current owners and a renowned interior designer to create an elegant and and stylish home. It has featured in House and Garden magazine.

At the front there is a wonderful double reception room with a bay window, high ceilings, period fireplaces and sophisticated cornicing. To the rear is a generous, extended Shaker-style kitchen and dining room with a centre island and ample entertaining space. Two skylights fill the room with natural light and French doors open out to the pretty south-west garden.

The fabulous master bedroom with a large en suite bathroom is on the first floor, along with a second double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a guest cloakroom.

Three more bedrooms are on the top floor, all with fitted storage, and a family shower

room. The house also has a 21 sq ft cellar.

It is set on a fantastic tree-lined avenue in the heart of Abbeville Village, making it ideally located for the local shops and restaurants of Abbeville Road. It is also close to classes in health, fitness and yoga, while the open spaces of Clapham Common are a short jog away.

Nearby Clapham South underground station provides an easy commute into the City, West End and Canary Wharf.

There are a number of outstanding schools in the area, including Clapham Manor Primary School, Parkgate House School, Eaton House The Manor School, Macaulay Church of England School, Ecole de Wix Primary School, Lark Hall Primary School and Broomwood Hall School.

‘Re-designed by the current owners to create an elegant and stylish home’

Lessar Avenue, Clapham, SW4, price on application, Knight Frank 020 3667 6750

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CONTEMPORARY LOOK This unique, end-of-terrace, period house has been re-modelled to create an impressive contemporary interior with an attractive mix of modern design and original Victorian features

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here are four bedrooms with two bathrooms, a generous and welcoming reception room, a kitchen and a superb 40ft long south-facing garden.

The garden has a paved patio area with space to dine and a barbecue, plus a lawn and exotic plantings.

Inside, the house retains many period features including gorgeous Victorian fireplaces.

The sparkling, metallic-look kitchen is on the first floor with great views over

the garden and with a separate staircase leading down to it.

Shamrock Street is a quiet residential road off Clapham Manor Street, in the heart of the Old Town. Clapham Common’s Northern line service is the nearest Tube station, and the mainline station at Clapham High Street runs into Victoria and London Bridge.

‘The house retains many period features’

Shamrock Street, Clapham, SW4, £1,295,000, Marsh & Parsons Clapham 020 7501 3666

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The spacious open plan reception/kitchen area, with doubleheight ceilings, is the perfect space for entertaining. It leads out to the private terrace featuring river views during the day and the breathtaking twinkling lights of the city skyline at night.

The apartment is flooded with natural light through the floor to ceiling windows. The generous master suite comes complete with en suite bathroom, a large dressing room and a balcony. There are three more bedrooms, one of which shares the private balcony space of the master suite. There is another family bathroom.

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WIMBLEDON VILLAGE

£4,500,000

A lovely Arts and Crafts style house built in 1909 occupying a wonderful plot of approximately 0.32 acre with beautifully landscaped gardens in the very heart of Wimbledon Village. Extending to over 6,600 square feet the house was converted in 1964 into 3 large apartments to provide ample living space for 3 families the property now has planning permission to reinstate it to its former glory as an exceptional family home. Embodying many of the characteristic features of the Arts and Crafts movement there is also planning consent for further enlargement.

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What are the key questions to ask an agent when looking for a home to rent?

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n the same way that buying a house is a big decision, finding a home to rent can be incredibly daunting.

Whether it’s your first home or your fifth, there are several key questions that you should ask to ensure you have all the information necessary to make the right decision.

Whilst the basic questions are important, such as ‘how much is it on the market for?’, ‘what furniture comes with it?’ and ‘when’s the move date?’ and are the non-negotiables when looking for a property, digging a little deeper will always benefit you in your search. We’ve identified three key topics that you should focus on:

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COUNCIL TAX & BILLS Asking your agent about how much council tax will be as well as a rough estimate for bills can help you when calculating your available budget. Councils charge different amounts, so if the property falls in a lower band, such as Wandsworth, you can use these savings to perhaps adjust your budget.

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omplete with a smart patio garden, this fantastic one bedroom apartment, located in a superb new-build block, is ideally close to both Stockwell and Brixton underground stations.

There is a spacious reception room with a contemporary open-plan and fully-fitted kitchen. The reception room then leads out onto a sizeable patio garden. The bathroom is also of a good size and luxuriously finished. The bedroom offers in-built storage as well as access onto the patio. Underground parking spaces can be rented in the building, Lidcote House is a smart, modern development overlooking a park, within walking distance to the sought after amenities of Brixton. Transport links are plentiful with a choice of Stockwell Underground Station on both the Victoria and Northern Lines and Brixton on the Victoria Line.

Lidcote House, SW9, £390 per week, Marsh & Parsons 020 7733 4595

PIN-POINT ‘MAKE OR BREAK’ FACTORS The London property market is renowned for being extremely competitive, so defining the must-haves, and those factors you’re willing to compromise on, will save you a lot of time.

For example, if commute time is top of your list, make sure you ask about transport links and where to find alternative routes if the Underground or Overground is out of service.

DETERMINE WHAT THE LANDLORD IS LOOKING FOR Use your agent’s knowledge of what the landlord is looking for to make your offer look more attractive. Asking simple questions such as ‘what offers have been rejected based on price?’, ‘does the landlord have a preference on move date or conditions?’ and ‘what’s the current tenant paying?’, will help you determine what the landlord wants and what you should offer.

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ith the onset of Spring, there always seems to be a renewed appetite for changes in the house, if not changing the house itself. Put it down to the increasing daylight hours, where everything is seen more clearly, and for longer. Sometimes re-decoration or a new kitchen is simply not enough, eclipsed by the yearning for more living space, a bigger garden, and a location within easy reach of local schools.

Ticking all three of these boxes was certainly the case for our latest four purchasers, who have all exchanged or completed on their new Octagon home since the start of the New Year. They are now looking forward to experiencing their ultimate family house, with generous living space and entertaining areas, lavishly landscaped gardens, and the added bonus that the car run for next school term will take minutes, not hours.

This year we have returned to London, with two exceptional developments. There is the imminent opening of our recently renovated Grade II listed period mansion, Eagle House, set in the heart of Wimbledon Village. The historic Blue Plaque Jacobean property has been skilfully converted into eight grand apartments, retaining many exquisite features such as elaborate plasterwork ceilings and stained glass mullioned windows, cleverly combined with contemporary kitchens, bathrooms and the latest

technology. The rarity value of owning a home in one of the Village’s oldest buildings has generated a very healthy viewing list, and we cannot wait to show them round once the show apartment is ready.

We have also just launched Bishops Row, located in a prime conservation area in Fulham adjacent the River Thames. This grand terrace of nine super-sized townhouses have sweeping views towards the Thames and Barnes Wetland Centre from their secluded balconies or rooftop terraces.

Offering between 4,375-6,150 sq ft of internal space, as well as featuring 4-5 bedrooms, these are deceptively large properties, and all with exceptional interior features and entertainment suites featuring gyms and wine rooms, sunken covered courtyard gardens, and open plan contemporary kitchens opening onto secluded private gardens – guide prices start from £4.995m.

As the new homes were just a 10-minute walk up river from the legendary Michelin star River Café, we decided to open the showhouse in great culinary style, with a delicious Italian breakfast prepared and served by our charming new restaurant neighbours in our lofty, lightfilled kitchen. With bright Spring sunshine streaming in through the full width glass doors, the mixed aromas of River Café coffee, freshly sliced prosciutto and oven warm Amalfi lemon polenta cake, our guests lingered to enjoy a perfect slice of Mediterranean living.

Octagon CEO Tim Banks addressing press at the exclusive launch of Bishops Row. View from the top floor Master Suite at Bishops Row, Fulham – Octagon's latest launch of nine luxury townhouses

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oung couple Annie Duffy 27, and her partner Stevie Young 29, have bought a three bedroom apartment at The Triangle, in Crystal Palace, moving on from their two bedroom, ex-council flat in Clapham.

Annie says: “We felt we had grown out of our flat in Clapham as we didn’t have much space. We wanted a new build or something we could move into straight away that didn’t need any work, especially after doing up our first flat.”

“As soon as we saw The Triangle we knew it was for us. We love the buzz of the area and the train links from Gipsy Hill. Iit was good value and we have got a lot of space for our money.”

The Triangle is a boutique development of five, two and three bedroom apartments and two, two bedroom duplex apartments by Hambridge Homes. Just two now remain for sale.

Every apartment has a private balcony.

Externally, The Triangle features a curved façade completed in a yellow

stock brick and grey zinc. Each apartment provides generous open plan living with unique layouts and high specification interiors with LED downlighting, video entry system and a fully fitted alarm for extra security.

The living/kitchen/dining area and entrance hall feature hardwood parquet flooring, balconies feature timber decking with ambient lighting. The contemporary German engineered Pronorm fitted kitchens have Corian worktops with integrated appliances by Smeg including a fridge/freezer, oven, microwave, hob, cooker hood, washer/dryer and dishwasher.

Secure parking spaces, which are available with some apartments, are accessed via the gated entrance and residents will appreciate the private rear garden, lift and bicycle storage.

All but one of the new one-bedroom apartments at 330 Clapham Road have been sold – but the good news is that four-bedroom and three-bedroom houses and two-bedroom flats are still available.

Altogether the gated development has 20, three or four bedroom houses offering great value for the square footage. Each house has an allocated parking space and a private garden.

Alex Greaves, head of sales at Marsh & Parsons, says: “Stockwell has outperformed the rest of the Capital – house prices in SW9 have increased by 67 per cent since 2010 compared with the Greater London average of 44 per cent. New build family housing in the area is a rarity, and we are seeing healthy demand from owner occupiers who want the benefits of spacious, open plan living with sizeable gardens and the open spaces of Clapham Common close by.”

330 Clapham Road, Stockwell, SW9, two bedroom flats from £672,500, houses from £995,000, Marsh & Parsons 0207 368 4830

The Triangle, Crystal Palace, two beds from £565,000, Pedder, 020 7738 6839 or www.thetriangle-se27.com

2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments from £779,000 The Revelstoke, Revelstoke Road, Southfields SW18 Contact the new homes specialists on 020 8879 9099 www.lauristons.com

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Naturally bespoke At Octagon, we have nearly 40 years experience and an unrivalled reputation for building magnificent, one-of-a-kind homes with the finest contemporary materials. Our discreet bespoke service provides expert advice, support and ingenuity throughout every step of the design and build process.

We have a highly skilled in-house team of architects, interior designers and project managers, who interpret our clients’ particular style and tastes, making the journey from planning to completion an unforgettable and enjoyable experience.

Whether you have a piece of land already secured, wish to replace an existing property or completely renovate your current home, Octagon Bespoke can help you transform your vision into something truly unique. Bespoke projects start from ÂŁ1m.

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MONEYTIP

W

hy now may be the time to remortgage. At the end of last year, Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of England, said that ‘further modest increases’ in interest rates were likely in an attempt to bring inflation back down to its 2 per cent target. November 2017’s quarter-point increase in the Bank of England Base Rate had indeed already acted as a warning to some that interest rates are not going to stay at record lows forever. More recently, the signals from Threadneedle Street suggest the next rise may be sooner than they had previously thought.

If your current mortgage deal is coming to an end, you are on your lender’s standard variable rate (SVR) or you are keen to switch to a lower rate in anticipation of future rate rises, now may be the time to consider remortgaging.

Competition between lenders is strong and there are plenty of great deals out there. The cheapest rates are available to those with a sizeable deposit or similar level of equity in their home. Fixed-rate mortgages are proving particularly popular because they are competitively priced while also giving peace of mind as they protect borrowers from interest rate rises. However, it is important not to fix for longer than you are absolutely sure about or you may have to pay a hefty early repayment charge (ERC) to get out of the mortgage during the fixed period.

Base-rate tracker mortgages are another option. These may be cheaper than fixes, at least initially, but your monthly payments will increase should interest rates rise. It may be worth considering an ERC-free deal, enabling you to switch to a fixed rate if rates rise without paying a penalty to do so.

MONEY MATTERS

GARETH LOWMAN SPF PRIVATE CLIENTS

ALOAN TIMEBOMB

1.09% 2.5 years

B

orrowers with interest-only loans have long been a concern for the Financial Conduct Authority which called them a ticking timebomb in 2012 and their warnings still stand.

The problem, it says, is that people do not have a plan in place to pay off the capital sum they borrowed when their mortgage expires. Although they are no longer as popular as they were during the property market’s boom years, they still account for about a fifth of outstanding loans and almost a quarter of them are held by lowerincome borrowers. For City workers who earn big bonuses which are used to pay off chunks of the capital, there is no problem but for others the alternative is often to sell up to clear the debt.

The rate on Santander’s two-year fixed rate mortgage for borrowers with a 40 per cent deposit

The length of time it would take to save £9,000 if you put away £300 a month

NUMBERCRUNCHING

£600 £3.31b

The monthly saving on the best fixedrate mortgage on a £400,000 loan compared with the Halifax standard rate

The amount borrowed by firsttime buyers in London last summer, up 15 per cent

BESTBUYMORTGAGES

Fixed Rates

Lender

Rate

Until

Reversionary Rate

APR

Max. LTV

HLC

ERC

Product Fee

Exit Fee

Notes

Sainsbury’s Bank

1.19%

3/31/2020

4.24%

3.7%

60%

n/a

2%/1% until 31/03/20. 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£745 Product Fee

£100

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

Santander

1.25%

5/2/2020

4.74%

4.2%

75%

n/a

3% until 02/05/20. 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£1499 Product Fee £225

Min/Max loan £250k / £1.5m.

Free Valuation. Free legals for remortgages.

Principality BS

1.65%

4/30/2023

4.90%

3.7%

65%

n/a

5/5/3/3/1% until 30/04/23. 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£1395 Product Fee £155

Mx £750k. Purchase Only

TSB Bank

2.34%

4/30/2028

3.99%

3.0%

60%

n/a

6/6/6/6/6/5/4/3/2/1% until 30/04/28.

5% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£995 Product Fee

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Purchase Only. Remortgage (Free Valuation & Legals) @ 2.39%

Source: SPF Private Clients

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NONEEDFORPANIC Duncan Farmer looks at the effects of recent stock market falls

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he sudden and dramatic falls in world stock markets and the strong hints by Mark Carney, the governor of the Bank of England, that interest rates would be rising soon this year and again next has created some panic among investors and borrowers.

However, Ray Boulger, a mortgage market commentator with John Charcol the broker, says that we need not worry.

“Despite the sharp rise in gilt yields and swap rates over the last month, marketwide competition among lenders has resulted in several lenders cutting rates and with longer term interest rates now falling back, this will reduce any pressure to increase the cost of fixed rate mortgages,” he says.

“Should the equity market rout go too far, there is a potential risk of investors getting nervous enough to pull capital out of the market. However, we are not close to that happening and even if it were to occur, central banks would no doubt

pump liquidity into the system.”

His point on competition is well made.

A look at the best-buy tables has twoyear fixed rate mortgages available from Sainsbury’s Bank at 1.3 per cent, Tesco at 2.04 per cent and Santander at 1.69 per cent for borrowers with a 25 per cent deposit. The Tesco and Santander loans do not even come with arrangement fees, so look particularly attractive and if you have a 40 per cent deposit Santander will offer you 1.09 per cent.

Bearing in mind that most experts believe the Bank of England base rate will rise two or possibly three times within the next year, the savings could be huge.

Add to that the fact that anyone coming off a fixed rate soon would almost certainly be paying their lender’s standard variable rate – Halifax is charging 3.99 percent – and as its name suggests the rate you pay will vary in line the base rate.

The difference on a £400,000 repayment loan between the low Santander rate and the Halifax standard-variable rate is about £600 a month.

GOODSAVE!

M

oneyfacts, the financial data website, has unveiled tips for people want to buy their first home and need to save for a deposit, but the advice is good for anyone looking to set aside cash for any purpose, such as saving for a bigger home or paying off a bit extra on the mortgage. The key it says, is to know how much you need – easily calculated by working out the price you’d have to pay for a house and how much you could borrow as a percentage of that. Be realistic, it says, about how much you can afford to tuck away each month – one way I’ve found useful is to keep a diary of every penny you spend over a month and then decide what you can do without in the following months. And to ensure that you stick to your plan set up a direct debit or standing order into a savings account. Finding one that pays a decent rate of interest is another challenge, but as you are unlikely to need the cash for a couple of years you should get a better return.

Variable Rates Lender

Rate

Until

Rev. Rate

APR

Max. LTV

HLC

ERC

Product Fee

Exit Fee

Notes

HSBC Bank

1.24%

Tracker over base for 24 months

3.94%

3.5%

65%

n/a

None

£99 Booking Fee £900 Product Fee

-

Mx £5m. Free valuation. Free Legals for remortgages

HSBC Bank

1.34%

Tracker over base for 24 months

3.94%

3.6%

75%

n/a

None

£99 Booking Fee £900 Product Fee

-

Mx £2m. Free valuation. Free Legals for remortgages

Coventry BS

1.64%

Variable rate for term

n/a

1.7%

50%

n/a

None

£999 Product Fee

£125

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

HSBC Bank

1.49%

Tracker over base for 24 months

3.94%

3.8%

85%

n/a

None

£99 Booking Fee £900 Product Fee

-

Mx £400k. Free valuation. Free Legals for remortgages

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EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY

COLOUR YOUR COMMON Bandstead beds, Clapham Common Sat 3 Mar, noon-3pm

Help Clapham Common Management Advisory Committee create a wildflower haven. Volunteer for ground preparation and planting, sow wildflowers seeds and enjoy tea and cake. More info or to donate to the project email ccmacvolunteers@gmail.com www.thisisclapham.co.uk/events/colour-your-common

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HEAD OF THE RIVER RACE Mortlake to Putney Sun Mar 11,10.15am

Cheer on rowers on from around the globe from the riverbank as they race along the Thames in one of London’s longest-running sporting traditions.

400 crews compete in the 6.8k course, taking about two hours. www.horr.co.uk

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ST PATRICK’S DAY Trafalgar Square Fri 16 Mar 16-Sun 19 Mar

A 3-day shindig, with a lively parade of music and ceilidh dancing, plus plenty of things to do for children from an Irish art exhibition and film festival to Irish walking tours. Traditional refreshments from the Irish Street Food Market.

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OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE BOAT RACE Sat 24 Mar 4.31pm and 5.31pm

One of the biggest free sporting spectacles in London. Watch the two crews from Oxford and Cambridge battle it out on the Thames during The Cancer Research UK Men’s Boat Race and the Women’s Boat Race between Putney and Mortlake. www.theboatrace.org

Name Matthew Scott Estate Agent Knight Frank, Esher Position Senior Sales Negotiator Where do you live?

Fetcham, a village in Surrey

What and where was your first London home?

I rented a three bedroom house with a couple of friends in Battersea whilst working in London

Favourite open space in London?

Richmond Park, where you can often find me walking my dog Milly

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

I completed a Man Vs Food burger eating challenge in 6 minutes 36 seconds and have the T-shirt to prove it

Tell us something that would surprise people about you.

In my spare time I manage and play for a local football team

Aside from property what’s your most expensive purchase?

A four week holiday, where I went to visit my girlfriend who was travelling on the other side of the world

Favourite book, film or album now?

Not quite a film but Peaky Blinders is definitely my favourite series

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

Like most young boys I wanted to be a footballer

What three things would take to a desert island?

A crate of Corona, some sun cream and a good book

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HORNIMAN MUSEUM

Until Sun 28 October

Be dazzled by how colours are made and perceived, discover how animals use colour to attract and hide, and how different colours mean many different things for people across the planet. Full of family-friendly displays and interactive games including an Art Machine for you to create your own vibrant masterpiece, a Mood Room with multi-coloured lights, and a Colour Café to learn why only certain colours tempt our taste buds. www.horniman.ac.uk

What is your most treasured possession?

My two-year-old cockapoo named Milly

What is top of your bucket list?

A roadtrip in a campervan around New Zealand

Who would you like to stuck in a lift with?

Frank Lampard, my favourite footballer of all time

What is your guiltiest pleasure?

Dip and Flip burger restaurant in Battersea, if you haven’t been you must go

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Dorset Road, Wimbledon SW19

Guide Price: ÂŁ1,885,000 Freehold

This modern detached family home set within one of Merton Park’s premier roads. The property features a stunning dual aspect reception room with full height bi-folding doors allowing you to bring your well-kept rear garden into your home during the spring and summer months, as well as a second reception room and an entrance hall with a double height ceiling and glass balustrades to the landings allowing natural light to flow through. The 5 bedrooms include a master suite to the second floor with a dressing room and large en-suite bathroom, 3 further bathrooms and an additional downstairs w/c. Dorset Road is conveniently located for access to public transport via the Merton Park tram stop and the Northern Line tube station. EPC EER B.

Wimbledon Sales: 020 8946 9468

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

Land Land 020 020 8943 8943 2211 2211 land@lauristons.com land@lauristons.com

New New Homes Homes 020 020 8879 8879 9099 9099 newhomes@lauristons.com newhomes@lauristons.com

Putney Putney 020 020 8780 8780 8780 8780 putney@lauristons.com putney@lauristons.com

Wandsworth Wandsworth 020 020 8417 8417 8054 8054 wandsworth@lauristons.com wandsworth@lauristons.com

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

Gosberton Road, Balham SW12

Guide Price: ÂŁ1,670,000 Freehold

Meticulously renovated to a high specification throughout, this house of superlatives comprises entrance hallway leading to a double reception room with bay window and a door to a courtyard. There are four further double bedrooms and two bathrooms to complete this beautiful home. Ideally placed for Wandsworth Common’s green open spaces, running routes and sports pitches along with the boutique shops and restaurants of Bellevue Road including the Michelin starred Chez Bruce, central Balham and Northcote Road. Local transport options are abundant and include Wandsworth Common station which links in to Victoria, Clapham Junction and Waterloo (0.3m) and Balham which has mainline train links to the South Coast and Gatwick along with the Northern Line underground (0.3m). EPC EER D. Balham Sales: 020 8772 9373

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Carlton Drive, Putney SW15

Guide Price: ÂŁ770,000 Leasehold

An exceptionally spacious and bright ground floor apartment with private patio and off street parking situated in this highly convenient location.Offered to the market with no onward chain the accommodation offers a large entrance hallway, a fantastic reception room with bay window which floods the room with natural light, excellent master bedroom again with a large bay window, two further bedrooms, a modern kitchen with access to the patio garden, and two bathrooms. The property is situated just moments from Putney High Street with its array of bars, restaurants and shopping facilities, and is also just 0.3m from East Putney station and 0.4m from Putney Mainline station.For more information please contact Lauristons estate agents in Putney. EPC EER F.

Putney Sales: 020 8780 8780

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

Land Land 020 020 8943 8943 2211 2211 land@lauristons.com land@lauristons.com

New New Homes Homes 020 020 8879 8879 9099 9099 newhomes@lauristons.com newhomes@lauristons.com

Putney Putney 020 020 8780 8780 8780 8780 putney@lauristons.com putney@lauristons.com

Wandsworth Wandsworth 020 020 8417 8417 8054 8054 wandsworth@lauristons.com wandsworth@lauristons.com

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

Malwood Road, Clapham South SW12

Guide Price: ÂŁ2,650,000 Freehold

A substantial and elegant 7-bedroom family home located on a prestigious street in Clapham South. Offering 3,500 square ft, this imposing residence is perfectly placed for a family, moments away from the vast open spaces of Clapham Common, Clapham South underground, local shops, restaurants and amenities. Located in the much sought-after Nightingale Triangle, this magnificent home is well served by excellent state and private schools. Quick access in to the city and West End is from Clapham South Underground (Northern Line) or there are overland trains from Balham down to Gatwick Airport and in to Victoria. For more information please contact Lauristons estate agents in Balham. EPC EER E

Balham Sales: 020 8772 9373

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Holmbush Road, Putney SW15

Guide Price ÂŁ835,000 Share of Freehold

This charming split-level apartment arranged over the upper floors of an imposing detached property is situated in an enviable position overlooking the green. The property benefits from a spacious entrance hall which leads to a fantastic bay fronted reception room and a large dining room, both with high ceilings and fireplaces. On the second floor there are three double bedrooms, along with a fourth room that could be used as an office space or alternatively converted into an en-suite bathroom. East Putney Station (District Line) is within 0.5 miles, Putney High Street and Wandsworth Town are both within easy reach. EPC EER E. Putney Sales: 020 8780 8780

Pipit Drive, Putney SW15

Guide Price: ÂŁ3,000 pcm

Pipit Drive forms part of Putney Rise, a newly built development located near to the popular shops, restaurants and cafes allowing for a good balance between quiet living with the hustle and bustle that Putney has to offer. The property comprises a welcoming entrance hall leading through to a fully-fitted kitchen, with direct access to the private garden through the bi-folding doors, providing easy access whilst entertaining guests. The reception, full of natural light and ample storage, is found on the first floor along with a three-piece family bathroom and a spacious double bedroom. Further boasting two spacious bedrooms and a modern bathroom on the top floor. PC EER B. *visit Lauristons.com/tenant_fees for full breakdown Putney Lettings: 020 8780 8780

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

Land Land 020 020 8943 8943 2211 2211 land@lauristons.com land@lauristons.com

New New Homes Homes 020 020 8879 8879 9099 9099 newhomes@lauristons.com newhomes@lauristons.com

Putney Putney 020 020 8780 8780 8780 8780 putney@lauristons.com putney@lauristons.com

Wandsworth Wandsworth 020 020 8417 8417 8054 8054 wandsworth@lauristons.com wandsworth@lauristons.com

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

Birkwood Close, Balham SW12

Guide Price: ÂŁ2,800 pcm

This recently refurbished house is situated in the popular Kings Avenue area of Balham and has been done up to a very high standard. The ground floor has a new fitted kitchen and opens to a bright spacious reception room. The property also has a south facing private garden. The first floor consists of four double bedrooms, a family bathroom with a w/c and there is also a modern shower wet room with a w/c. Perfect for working professionals the property is well located to a fantastic range of shops, bars, restaurants of Clapham south, the trendy Abbeville Village and Balham town centres. Transport links include Balham (National Rail and Northern line services) and Clapham south (Northern Line) Available immediately. EPC EER C. *visit lauristons.com/tenant_fees for full breakdown Balham Lettings: 020 8772 9373

Mill Pond Close, Vauxhall SW8

Guide Price: ÂŁ1,850 pcm

A beautifully presented two bedroom flat which includes a large reception room with open plan kitchen, recently refurbished bathroom and lovely side to side balconies. Overall the property is very modern and comes with all appliances including washer/dryer and dishwasher. The apartment comes with off street parking. The property is ideally located in a gated development just off Wandsworth road within minutes of Vauxhall Station and excellent bus links into central and South London. Available from the end of January and offered unfurnished. EPC EER D. *visit lauristons.com/tenant_fees for full breakdown

Kennington Lettings: 020 7385 2296

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Putney Bridge Road, Putney, SW15

Prices start from ÂŁ799,950

A luxury two bedroom duplex apartment spread over the second and third floors offering panoramic views of London from the spacious private terrace.

Located within a 0.2 mile radius of Wandsworth Park and Central Putney you have the added bonus of finding your local supermarkets, cafes, bars and restaurants just a stone throw away. These stunning new homes are being finished to an exceptionally high specification, featuring German designed kitchens, with a range of Bosh integrated appliances, contemporary bathroom suites and a mix of engineered wood, tiled and carpeted floors.

Private courtyard parking is included for each apartment. All apartments are sold with a 10 year building warranty and are ready to move into.

New Homes: 020 8879 9099

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his fabulous, new seven-bedroom house in Wimbledon Village takes luxury to new heights.

It offers flexible accommodation over four floors and has an exceptional standard of finish. In all there are five reception rooms, five bathrooms and a generous, secluded and beautifully landscaped rear garden. At the front there is ample off-street parking behind secure gates.

The house has over 6,700 sq ft of living space and sits at the top of a quiet cul-de-sac, a few hundred metres from Wimbledon Village with its excellent shops, exclusive boutiques, cafés, restaurants and wine bars and Wimbledon Common.

The generous accommodation includes an openplan kitchen/dining/family room to the rear of the house providing fabulous space that opens out onto the patio.

On the lower ground floor there is a multiplex room with options to create a games room/bar/media room/ gymnasium with separate shower. The magnificent

master bedroom suite has a dressing room and en suite bathroom.

The specification of the house includes: solid floors for better sound and thermal insulation; hardwood double-glazed windows; 3m high ceilings on the ground floor and 2.8m on the lower ground floor; WiFi throughout; part air-conditioning to kitchen/family room and master bedroom; underfloor heating throughout; boosted water system and water softener. The bespoke kitchen features a breakfast bar and large walk-in pantry.

There is a feature oak staircase and banister; a mixture of solid wood, marble and porcelain tiled floors; a media and communications package and a security system.

Deepdale, Wimbledon Village SW19, £6,650,000, Knight Frank 020 8946 0026

NEARTHEPARK Close to Battersea Park, this well proportioned, four-bedroom, Victorian family house, oozes charm and character.

A big attraction is the wonderful extended kitchen, which has doors leading out onto a pretty patio garden. Subject to the usual planning consents, the house could be extended via the loft to create another bedroom or maybe a study or hobbies room.

Currently the house has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a double reception room, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom and garden.

Atherton Street is close to Battersea Bridge Road with its frequent buses to Clapham Junction, Victoria, Sloane Square, South Kensington and Liverpool Street.

There is an ample selection of shops and restaurants in the vicinity, and the open spaces and leisure facilities of Battersea Park are a short walk away.

Atherton Street, Battersea SW11, £1,400,000, John D Wood 020 7228 0174

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TO LET

Wroughton Road Between The Commons SW11 £1200 |PER WEEK

This exquisite, fully-refurbished and extended Victorian house with an outstanding design, style and finish provides substantial accommodation (c. 2200 SQ.FT. / 204 SQ. M.). With 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, wonderful living space and a sunny SW-facing garden it is an ideal and spacious family home. Situated “between the commons”, close to excellent schools including Thomas’ and Honeywell Primary (house was in the catchment this year), it is also very convenient for connections to The City/West End via Clapham South tube. The specialist shops, bars and restaurants of fashionable Northcote Road are close by. EPC – C.

TO LET

Thurleigh Road Between The Commons SW12 £1300 |PER WEEK

This substantial, 2580 Sq Ft / 239.6 Sq M, 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, Victorian house, in a prime spot just yards from the edge of the common, has been renovated and extended with flair to create a stylish and contemporary open-plan family house. It is less than a quarter mile from the mainline train station, three quarters of a mile from the tube at Clapham South and close to excellent schools and both Bellevue and Northcote Roads. EPC - F

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FOR SALE

Bolingbroke Grove Between The Commons SW11 £2,250,000 |FREEHOLD

If you’re tired of staring across the street at a mirror image of your own Victorian terrace and not ready to trade London’s lights for greener pastures, then this substantial house with wonderful westerly views over Wandsworth Common’s green expanses could be just the move for you. With generous proportions over four floors (including a full basement conversion) plus potential for a fifth, it is suited to a large family. It’s close to Northcote Road’s multitude of attractions, highly sought-after schools & approx. half a mile from Clapham Junction’s direct trains to The City/West End. EPC – C.

FOR SALE

Ramsden Road Nightingale Triangle SW12 £1,575,000 |FREEHOLD

This completely refurbished Victorian terraced house has wow factor in spades. Nothing has been missed in its’ top-to-toe make-over. The result is a superb family house with a feeling of light and space throughout. With an extended kitchen leading to an attractive SW-facing rear garden, four bedrooms and two bathrooms, it is close to transport connections via both Clapham South and Balham stations. Good schools in both the state and private sectors are nearby as are the open spaces of Clapham and Wandsworth Commons. EPC – D.

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FOR SALE

Wroughton Road Between The Commons SW11 £2,275,000 |FREEHOLD

Having been fully refurbished, this extra-wide, five bedroom Victorian semi-detached house (2661 Sq Ft / 247.2 Sq M) is presented in immaculate condition. Full advantage has been taken of the footprint of the house and the result is a light, spacious, open-plan ground floor. There is neutral décor, wooden flooring and underfloor heating throughout. Wroughton Road is conveniently located for transport connections from Clapham South underground and is close to good schools and the shopping, eating and drinking of fashionable Northcote Road. EPC – D.

FOR SALE

Winsham Grove Between The Commons SW11 £2,150,000 |FREEHOLD

Having been extended into the loft, side return and basement, this smart and stylish six-bedroom house is located in one of the most sought-after streets Between the Commons. The layout of the house is ideal for family living (especially for those who have live-in help) and it is finished to an excellent standard throughout. Transport connections are nearby via Clapham South Underground and Clapham Junction Overground stations, excellent schools in both the state and private sectors are a short walk away and the open spaces of Clapham Common are at the end of the road. EPC – D.

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This beautifully presented four-bedroom Victorian terraced house with a private garden and a roof terrace with river views, stands on one of Putney’s most popular river roads.

The house has been sensitively extended to create an open plan ground floor that flows into a spacious full width kitchen/breakfast room.

Glendarvon Street is a superb location with the beautiful Putney Embankment and riverside walk at the end of the road. It is an easy walking distance to all major transport links, including the most pleasant commute in London; the river boat from Putney Pier.

It is also in close proximity to Putney High Street with all its many amenities, shops and restaurants. The house is also near to a number of highly regarded local schools.

Glendarvon Street, Putney, SW15, £1,495,000, Warren 020 8780 1100

period, six-bedroom home, overlooking The River Thames near Barnes High Street, with 2,512 sq ft of living space with the option on an annexed maisonette that would be perfect as a granny, nanny or rental flat.

The main house is entered via a lobby to the open plan reception room. The kitchen/ dining room has a good range of wooden wall and floor units of Shaker-style and room for dining.

On the upper floors, there are three bedrooms with two bath/shower rooms with the master being en suite. The master bedroom and the room currently used as the first floor reception room – which could be a fourth bedroom – both enjoy stunning views of The River and Chiswick beyond. Across the walled and low maintenance garden, the annex house has its own private access from the road behind. The ground floor has an entrance lobby, a bright and spacious open plan kitchen/reception and a cloakroom, whilst upstairs there are two double bedrooms and a shower room.

The Terrace, Barnes, SW13, £2m, Carter Jonas 020 3553 2776

PERIODTERRACE Beautifully renovated by the current owners, this four-bedroom period terraced house has driveway parking and a generous rear garden.

It also has a 27 ft long double reception room, a utility room, downstairs WC, stunning kitchen, two bathrooms, private parking and more than 1,500 sq ft of living space.

Salford Road is the heart of the popular Telford Park, on the fringes of Tooting Bec Common, offering excellent transport links by either bus, railway or car.

Salford Road, Streatham Hill, SW2, £1,175,000, Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward 020 3792 8923

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his handsome Victorian family house stands in one of Wimbledon Village’s most favoured roads, within a few hundred yards of the Common and the Village high street.

It was built in 1889 and has been maintained to a high standard and offers spacious and versatile accommodation over four floors.

Sympathetic modernisation means the house has retained the best period features including the mahogany staircase, panelled doors, tall sash windows and high ceilings with cornices and ceiling roses.

On the raised ground floor there is an elegant drawing room with an open working fireplace and a wide bay to the front with large stone mullion windows.

At the back, overlooking the garden, is a well-proportioned family room/library.

This room leads to a Victorian-style conservatory with doors to the garden.

On the lower ground floor there is a spacious and bright kitchen breakfast room, fitted with custom-built units with granite and oak work surfaces and appliances, including a Britannia range cooker with double ovens and seven ring gas hob, a Liebherr fridge and freezer and a Miele dishwasher. To the rear there is a dining room and also a useful utility and storeroom. There are two guest cloakrooms on this floor and

direct access to both the front and rear of the house, including the garden and conservatory.

Upstairs there are six good-sized bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms including a generous master suite, which has excellent built-in wardrobes with drawers and a spacious shower room, which can also be accessed from the other double bedroom on this floor. On the top floor there is a bright attic room/ den and lots of eaves storage space.

The rear garden is landscaped with brick and paved terraces, lawn and wellstocked borders with mature shrubs and trees. At the far end is a timber framed and slate roofed summerhouse which also provides further storage and workshop space. To the front there is forecourt parking for two cars.

The area is great for schools and sports. There are three golf courses, a riding stables and tennis clubs nearby, while both King’s College School and Wimbledon Girls’ High School are within walking distance. From the main town there are fast and frequent mainline and underground services to Central London and beyond.

6 The Grange, Wimbledon Village, London SW19, £4.2 million, Robert Holmes & Company 020 8947 9833.

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.

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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Wimbledon

£3,475,000

A substantial detached family house with generous accommodation and a separate self-contained annexe in a quiet residential cul-desac off Wimbledon Hill within easy reach of the Village and the town centre Reception hall • 3 reception rooms • sun lounge • fitted kitchen • utility room and separate larder • master bedroom with dressing room and bathroom • self-contained annexe of living room/kitchen, bedroom and bathroom • 3 further bedrooms • 2 further bathrooms • original 1930’s features • 125’ garden • garage & OSP • ER/D 60

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Wimbledon

£2,900,000

A fine Edwardian detached house with a lovely garden situated in the leafy Merton Park Conservation Area sympathetically restored and in first class decorative order Drawing room • dining room • family room • kitchen/breakfast room • cellar rooms • study • master bedroom with e/s shower room and dressing room • 5 further bedrooms • 2 further bath/shower rooms • garden with summer house • garage and off-street parking • ER/D

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Wimbledon

£6,950,000

Beautifully restored with superb views over Wimbledon Park golf course and lake 3 reception rooms • kitchen/breakfast/family room • 6 bedroom suites • gym, sauna and shower • media room • wine cellar • 147’ southerly garden • garage & OSP • ER/B

Wimbledon

£3,895,000

Wimbledon

£4,000,000

With a super detached 2 bed annexe in a quiet residential road 3 reception rooms • kitchen/breakfast room • study • playroom • cellar rooms • 6 bedrooms • 4 bath/shower rooms • 2nd floor kitchenette • lovely rear garden • OSP ER/F and D

Wimbledon

£3,500,000

Beautifully presented in a quiet cul-de-sac off Marryat Road Drawing room • study • kitchen/dining/family room • master bedroom suite • 4 further bedrooms • 3 further bath/showers • landscaped garden • OSP • ER/B

Almost entirely re-built with generous and versatile accommodation Drawing room • super open plan kitchen/dining/TV room • study • playroom • 6 bedrooms • 4 bath/shower rooms • landscaped garden • double garage and OSP • ER/C

Wimbledon Village

Wimbledon

£2,850,000

A super German-engineered energy efficient house in an ideal location Formal reception room • study • kitchen/dining/family room • 5 bedrooms • 4 bath/ shower rooms • landscaped gardens • off-street parking • ER/B

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With a secluded walled garden in a discreet gated setting close to the Common 2 reception rooms • study • kitchen/dining/family room • 5 bedrooms • 4 bath/shower rooms • loft storage • roof terrace • double garage & parking • ER/C

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f you travel down one of the loveliest private, gated roads in exclusive Coombe Hill, past some truly impressive residential property, then turn down a rural corner – at the end of this tree-lined lane you will find one of the most beautiful views in the whole estate. This very journey happened over 30 years ago when the current owners fell in love with this perfect, secluded spot.

The Sweyn is a large family house sitting behind electric gates in a splendid position overlooking the wide open vistas of Coombe Wood Golf course. In addition to its idyllic location, the property

is surrounded by its own manicured gardens featuring towering topiary and an enclosed mosaic-tiled swimming pool as well as ample gravelled area for parking up to eight cars.

The house is generously proportioned with five bedrooms (two with en suites) a spacious front entrance hall, a double aspect main reception room, a big country kitchen and a rare separate dining room.

The Sweyn is blessed with windows that make the most of the exceptional views and super natural light – it’s just waiting for the next family to enjoy this special spot.

The Coombe and Kingston Hill specialists where we have over 125 years of collective experience within the area bringing together substantial local knowledge of the South London property market providing a friendly, flexible service to clients in order to achieve a positive moving experience.

Robert Holmes & Company is a private company which has long been established as the number one residential property specialist within the area and prides itself on the longevity of its staff.

Guy Leaning has worked within the area since 1989 and he and his team specialise in the sale and letting of some of the finest homes within the area.

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A charming period country style house set in a prime location on the exclusive Coombe Hill Road Estate.

4 Bedrooms • 3 Reception Rooms • 2,425 sq ft • Garage

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Coombe Hill

ÂŁ5,450,000

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Coombe Hill

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Quietly tucked away with wonderful views over Coombe Wood golf course in an idyllic setting 5 Bedrooms • 3 Bathrooms • 3 Reception Rooms • Kit/Br Room • Swimming Pool

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£3,800 pcm

A bright and beautiful 3 bedroom apartment occupying the entire top floor of an elegant period building set on high ground with the benefit of far reaching views to the south. ER/D

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£2,990 pcm

An unusual and attractive 2 bedroom house in a lovely secluded location close to Ridgway moments from the Village and Wimbledon Common. Furnished/Unfurnished. ER/C

Enviable location in the heart of Wimbledon Village within a quiet development, this smart 3 bedroom townhouse is within easy walking distance of Wimbledon Station and shopping centre. With underground parking space and courtyard garden. ER/D

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Wimbledon

£1,745 pcm

Bright and airy top floor 2 bedroom apartment with double aspect reception room leading to L shaped balcony. With two bathrooms, off-street parking and storage this property is conveniently located for the Village, Common and town centre. ER/C

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This freshly decorated and bright lower ground floor one bedroom apartment is within easy walking distance to the Village and Common. This spacious accommodation is offered furnished and the monthly rental includes heating and water costs. ER/D

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TUDOR COTTAGE Set in a prime location on the exclusive Coombe Hill Road Estate, Tudor Cottage is a delightful period style family home

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ou enter through private electronic gates and on through a pretty porch. On the ground floor there is a wood-panelled entrance hall, two reception rooms, a fully fitted kitchen/ breakfast room and a dining room and utility room.

On the first floor there is a master bedroom suite, including a good sized dressing room and bathroom. There are also two more bedrooms on this floor, both with built-in storage, and a family shower room.

The house features mullioned windows with charming fireplaces in the principal ground floor rooms and wooden beams in the spacious main reception room. At the front of the house is a lawn with flowerbeds and off-street parking for several cars. To the back of the house is a pretty patio and

garden lawn, which can be accessed from the breakfast room, dining room, utility and hallway. There is also a garage with an electronic door for one car.

The leafy Coombe estate is close to both Kingston, Wimbledon Village and Richmond Park and within 10 miles of central London. There are golf clubs, tennis clubs, riding stables and first class schools locally.

Nearby Wimbledon Village, about three miles away, is renowned for its unique ‘town meets country’ atmosphere, with boutiques, restaurants, cafés and bars.

‘The house features mullioned windows with charming fireplaces’

Tudor Cottage, Coombe Hill Road, Kingston-upon-Thames, KT2, price on application, Robert Holmes & Company Coombe 0208 947 1100

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Ballingdon Road £1,100 per week An absolutely stunning Victorian house which has been refurbished and decorated by the current owners to an extremely high standard.

The house has been extended on the ground floor into the side return, on the top floor into the loft space and the basement has a utility room and further storage.

Five bedrooms • Double reception room • Kitchen/family room • En-suite and walk through dressing room • Two bathrooms • Cellar • Garden • Unfurnished

Calbourne Road £995 per week A stunning five double bedroom family home, presented in immaculate order. The house has been beautifully finished and is available on an unfurnished basis from the end March.

Five double bedrooms • Open plan kitchen/reception room • Double reception room • Family bathroom and shower room • Cellar • Decked garden • Unfurnished

£240 inc VAT for the tenancy agreement and £42 inc VAT per person referencing fee

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Calbourne Road £1,495,000 ON GREEN

This attractive four-bedroom, Victorian family home, offers approximately 1928 sq ft of accommodation split over three levels.

The property has been finished to a high standard and is positioned on the southern side, thus boasting a tremendous sense of natural light.

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Sugden Road £1,950,000 Situated on this popular road in the residential area known locally as Northside, this fantastic double fronted, five-bedroom house is arranged over three floors, with extensions on the ground floor into the side return and on the top floor into the loft. The property is in excellent decorative order and house has a great sense of light and space throughout.

Five double bedrooms • Master en-suite with fitted dressing area • Family bathroom and shower room • Formal living room • Kitchen/ dining room • Cellar/utility room • Patio garden

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SPLITLEVEL An extremely impressive split level three bedroom garden flat situated in this newly converted Victorian house

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he development has been beautifully finished using excellent quality materials and fittings throughout. The property is accessed by its own front door on the ground floor.

There is a double bedroom with ensuite shower room on the same level, as well as an extremely spacious open plan kitchen reception room that boasts direct access to an attractive patio garden.

The kitchen is made by German manufacturer Ballerina with attractive composite work surfaces and integrated Siemens and Caple appliances. The garden has the added benefit of side access from Eccles Road, which is extremely useful for cyclists.

Two further double bedrooms (one ensuite) and a family bathroom can be found on the lower ground floor.

There is plenty of integrated wardrobes and storage throughout the proper ty and both of the lower ground floor bedrooms have direct access to their own private courtyard areas. Underfloor heating is fitted throughout this level.

The living space boasts a stunning oak

herringbone parquet floor, the bedrooms are carpeted and the bathrooms are tiled.

Each flat is fitted with a “plug and play” system for AV and are Sky Q enabled with built in ceiling speakers. Bicycle storage is available in a specially built storage facility.

This stunning double fronted Victorian building occupies a prominent position at the northern end of Lavender Sweep and the junction with Eccles Road. The building itself has been entirely rebuilt and complying with the latest sound proofing standards and building control.

The property is extremely conveniently located for transport with Clapham Junction, which is approximately a five minute walk. The amenities of Northcote Road and Battersea Rise are also within easy walking distance, as are the open spaces of Clapham Common. Well positioned for a number of good state and private schools (subject to catchment each year)

‘The living space boasts a stunning oak herringbone parquet floor’

Lavender Sweep SW11, £925,000 Leasehold, Rampton Baseley 020 7228 5111

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BARROW ROAD SW16 £369,950 SHARE OF FREEHOLD Available exclusively through Winkworth, we are pleased to offer this lovely one bedroom apartment by Streatham Common. The property occupies the top floor (second) of an attractive Victorian house and benefits from a wide hallway and staircase and a split-level landing with an eat-in kitchen on the half level as well as a bright reception room with double sash windows to the front on the upper level. There is a good-size double bedroom and a white bathroom with natural stone tiles, a skylight window and plenty of eaves storage space. Barrow Road is close to both Streatham and Streatham Common train stations with easy commuter links to the City and West End. Victorian Conversion | Top Floor Split-Level (Second) | Double Bedroom | Bathroom | Eat-in Kitchen | Reception Room | No Chain | Sole Agent | EPC Rating: C

OARE, WILTSHIRE £2,750,000 FREEHOLD An extraordinary and individual modern country house in a stunning location. Built originally in 1962 for the artist John Merton, Pound House is broadly Palladian in style and is a wide, single storey building with large windows over looking the gardens. It was extended in 1978 to include a garden room and a large studio complex including a workshop and dark room . TheOF property currently has very high ceilings and brick parapets surrounding the roof which has AMESBURY AVENUE, SW2 £525,000 SHARE FREEHOLD good storage space.

Available exclusively through Winkworth, the accommodation is split over the top two floors of an attractive terraced red brick Edwardian house and is presented internally in

bright neutrals throughout. Fitted eat-in kitchen to the rear with plenty of storage space and a large window. A modern white bathroom also has a window to the side and there Four bedrooms | fourbedroom bathrooms room and | hallan | drawing room | studio dining room | wine reception cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over acres land is a cheerful double with| garden high ceilings attractive fireplace oncomplex this level| too.

The light-filled room is to the front overlooking the street andsix spans theoffull widthbedrooms of the property with three large sashroom windows a period cast| studio iron fireplace. a large, bright master bedroom with a dual aspect |to front rear.

Four | four bathrooms | garden | hall and | drawing room complexUpstairs | diningthere roomis| wine cellar | integrated garagingsuite | small lake arboretum over sixand acres of land Edwardian Conversion | First & Second Floor Apartment | Two Double Bedrooms | Reception Room | Eat-in Kitchen | Bathroom & Shower Room | Chain Free | EPC rating: D

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LYHAM ROAD, SW2 £650,000 FREEHOLD This modern property is ideally located for the amenities of Brixton, Clapham and Streatham with good transport links from nearby Brixton Hill and Clapham North. The ground floor comprises a modern kitchen breakfast to front and a generous reception diner to rear with French doors opening onto a private patio garden. The first floor has three double bedrooms; one with built in storage and one with access to a balcony and a good size family bathroom. The property also benefits from secure off street residents’ parking and double glazing throughout. Offered to the market chain free with vacant possession.

Modern house | Three double bedrooms | Reception diner | Kitchen breakfast room | Family bathroom | Garden | Balcony | Secure off street parking | EPC Rating C | Chain free

OARE, WILTSHIRE £2,750,000 FREEHOLD An extraordinary and individual modern country house in a stunning location. Built originally in 1962 for the artist John Merton, Pound House is broadly Palladian in style and is a wide, single storey building with large windows over looking the gardens. It was extended in 1978 to include a garden room and a large studio complex includingCOURT, a workshop SW2 and dark£550,000 room . TheLEASEHOLD property currently has very high ceilings and brick parapets surrounding the roof which has WILLIAM WINTER

good storage space. is set within a luxury gated development next to Brockwell Park and is ideally located within walking distance of Brixton tube, Herne Hill station and local This first floor apartment restaurants, bars and shops. Set on the first floor the property has a large semi-open plan kitchen reception diner with a west facing Juliet balcony and a modern fitted kitchen.

Four | foursize bathrooms | garden room room | studio complex | dining room | wineroom. cellar |There integrated | small lakebathroom. arboretumThe | over acres offrom land Therebedrooms are two good double bedrooms, both| hall with| drawing fitted wardrobes and one with an en suite shower is alsogaraging a separate family flatsix benefits double glazing throughout and designated off |street parking.room Sold |with a long lease| and noroom onward chain.

Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room hall | drawing studio complex dining | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land Luxury gated development | First floor flat | Reception diner | Kitchen | Family bathroom | En suite shower room | Two double bedrooms | Storage throughout | Chain free

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SOUGHTAFTER This bright and spacious family home is set in a private, luxury, gated development ideally located within walking distance of Brixton tube station and Herne Hill train station

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he shops, bars and eateries of both Brixton and Herne Hill are close by and there is direct access from the development to the lovely Brockwell Park.

The property has an open plan kitchen reception with wood floor on the ground floor with a newly fitted, modern kitchen with a wood work top and a breakfast bar. The reception diner has been extended to the rear with bi-folding doors opening onto the south east facing garden. There is also a downstairs WC. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms (one with fitted wardrobes), one single bedroom and a newly fitted en

suite shower room. The second floor has two good size double bedrooms (one with fitted storage) and a newly fitted family bathroom. The house also benefits from designated off-street parking at the front of the house.

Houses in this secure gated development are much sought after by families due to the close proximity of good local schools and for the easy access to the lovely Brockwell Park and its iconic Lido.

EPC Rating C.

‘Close proximity of good local schools’

Herbert Mews, SW2, £1,050,000 Freehold, Winkworth Herne Hill 020 7501 8950

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PERIODHOME This impressive period house is set back from the road with a large (71ft), secluded, west facing front garden

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he ground floor has a large double reception room with wood floor, a period fireplace and folding doors which lead to the south-east facing, paved back garden. The dining area is open to a modern kitchen with granite worktops and French doors which open to the back garden. There is also ample storage and a downstairs WC. The first floor has two large double bedrooms, one to front (with a bay window and fitted wardrobes) and one to rear. There ais a third smaller bedroom to the front and a family bathroom.

The second floor double bedroom benefits from an en suite shower room, fitted storage and a Juliette balcony with lovely views across London.

At the rear of the property there is a garage (with a remote operated electric

door) which is accessed from the side of the property on Trelawn Road, with pedestrian side access from the back garden. This could potentially be converted to a garden studio/office STPP. The house is fully double glazed with hardwood windows and period features throughout.

This lovely family home is well located for both Brixton and Herne Hill with the added bonus of the lovely Brockwell Park and its iconic Lido within walking distance and Corpus Christi Catholic School, Sudbourne Primary School, St Jude’s Church of England Primary School, Hill Mead Primary School and Effra Nursery School all close by. EPC Rating D.

‘Period features throughout’

Effra Road, SW2, £1,100,000 Freehold, Winkworth Herne Hill 020 7501 8950

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SULLIVAN ROAD, KENNINGTON, SE11 ÂŁ1,825,000 FREEHOLD OARE, WILTSHIRE ÂŁ2,750,000 FREEHOLD

This spectacular and beautifully finished five-bedroom townhouse, situated on the quiet Sullivan Road, benefits from a private landscaped garden and off-street

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amazing views of London and comprises a family bathroom and two double bedrooms.

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 | 5 Bedrooms | 2 Reception Rooms | 5 Bathrooms | Garden | Off-Street Parking | Very Good decoration | EPC Rating C

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DORSET ROAD, OVAL, SW8 ÂŁ830,000 FREEHOLD OARE, WILTSHIRE ÂŁ2,750,000 FREEHOLD

This Edwardian terraced house is arranged over the ground and first floors. The ground floor comprises a south facing reception room with period features. There is

An individual modern country housecourtyard; in a stunning location.

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Thiswhich property large studio complex a workshop and dark room . The property currently hasofvery high ceilings and brickbeparapets the roof has also benefits double glazing throughout, useful loft storage and a cellar, with full head height, providing the ideal storage area. The property is a short walk good storagefrom space. from Oval Station and Kennington Park and is adjacent to the proposed South Lambeth Estate Regeneration site, which will enhance the area.

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 | 1 Reception Room | 1 Bathroom | Garden | Residents Parking | Good decoration | EPC Rating D

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

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substantial detached double fronted period property. Located in this premier West Putney location, the property has not been on the open market for over 30 years.

Internally the property boasts outstanding entertaining space with two gracious reception rooms and benefitting from a large kitchen/dining room with direct access to the rear garden. The upper floors of the main house offer flexible accommodation, of particular note is the 30-ft. master bedroom with an ensuite shower room.

One of the special attractions of this house is the separate self-contained two bedroom coach house with its own private entrance.

The property is positioned on a uniquely wide plot, boasting a superb landscaped

mature rear garden of some 118 ft. by 70 ft. with a magnificent wisteria pre-dating the house and a selection of large trees giving full screening from the surrounding properties.

To the front there is ample off street parking and a large double garage.

Malbook Road is a very popular West Putney location and is within easy reach of Barnes Village, Putney High Street, Putney mainline station and East Putney underground station.

Also close at hand are numerous excellent schools and the open spaces of Putney Heath and Richmond Park.

‘Outstanding entertaining space’

Malbrook Road, London SW15, £3,650,000, Winkworth Putney 020 8788 9295

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OLD YORK ROAD WANDSWORTH SW18 BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS APARTMENT CLOSE TO WANDSWORTH TOWN STATION. LARGE MASTER AND SECOND DOUBLE BEDROOM. UNFURNISHED. AVAILABLE APRIL.

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THE TONSLEYS WANDSWORTH SW18 SITUATED BET WEEN EAST HILL AND THE OLD YORK ROAD THE TONSLEYS HOUSED THE WORKFORCE OF INDUSTRIAL WANDSWORTH. THE COT TAGES AND SMALL VILLAS ARE NOW RESTORED MAKING THE AREA ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE IN WANDSWORTH.

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REGENT HOUSE LOMBARD ROAD SW11 STUNNING STUDIO APARTMENT BACKING ON TO THE THAMES PATH. OPEN PLAN LIVING AT ITS BEST. HIGH SPEC THROUGHOUT. UNDERGROUND PARKING.

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ith five bedrooms, this substantial, doublefronted, semi-detached, Edwardian house in the heart of Herne Hill, makes a lovely family home.

It has the perfect balance of living and entertaining space over two floors – with potential to extend still further.

The ground floor has an excellent flow from room to room. The front reception room is separated from the equally spacious dining room by a glass doors, allowing light to flow through. The kitchen/breakfast room is to the rear with underfloor heating and bi-fold doors, which open up fully for a lovely view of the garden.

There is also a study (or further bedroom), handy utility room and a contemporary shower room on this floor.

Upstairs there are five bedrooms: four generous doubles and a single. The master bedroom has an en suite WC and there is also a modern family bathroom. The large loft of about 850 sq ft could also be converted to add more living space.

The house sits on a wide plot and has a tandem garage and off-street parking, with side access from front to rear, a brick-built shed and a fantastic garden of about 80 foot.

Herne Hill station is nearby with South Eastern services to London Victoria and Thameslink services to London Blackfriars, Farringdon, St Pancras International and Luton Airport. North Dulwich station is about half a mile away with Southern services to London Bridge.

Dulwich Village and to the boutique shops and cafés of Half Moon Lane and the green open spaces of Brockwell Park are also within walking distance. Sought-after state schools are on the doorstep, as are world-renowned independent options such as James Allen’s Girls School, Alleyn’s School and Dulwich College.

Half Moon Lane, Herne Hill SE24, £2,150,000, Knight Frank 020 3815 9410

RAREREGENCY This imposing seven bedroom Regency House with stunning original features, including high ceilings with beautiful ceiling roses, is a rare opportunity to buy a house of this period.

The house has a 60 foot rear garden and a fitted kitchen with marble worktops, many rooms have awe-inspiring marble fireplaces. There are two grand reception rooms of impressive proportions and two bathrooms.

Altogether the house has 5,700 sq ft of living space. It is within half a mile of three stations: Penge East, Penge West and Sydenham. Sydenham itself is a bustling neighbourhood with a range of shops, bars and restaurants and is exceptionally well served for green spaces, being surrounded by award-winning parks, including the famous Crystal Palace Park Venner Road, Sydenham SE26, £1,995,000, Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward 020 8031 0932

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A significant five/six (double) bed semi in the Camberwell Grove Conservation Area. Minutes to Zone 2 trains/Overground services at Denmark Hill and Peckham Rye. Chain free.

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This dashing four double bedroom Edwardian home has an entirely pleasing interior, a loft room and a south west-facing garden. Near Dulwich Infants, Dulwich Hamlet and under ten minutes’ walk to trains.

This thoroughly accomplished home has exemplary living space, four double bedrooms, superior fittings, an admirable finish, incredible views and over 2,000 sq ft of space. Walk three minutes for trains into town. Chain free.

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DESIGNERHOME When they bought this house, our clients took on a project. Being designers themselves, choices made during the renovation were made to enhance aesthetic as opposed to being built around budget; in fact the refurbishment costs matched the value of the house

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his house was stripped right back to basics and has been carefully adjusted to improve its layout.

The house has five/six bedrooms, two bathrooms, two en suites, two receptions, a sun room, a loft room, a terrace and a cellar.

To optimise living space, ground-floor reception rooms were opened up, a sun room was added behind the kitchen/ breakfast room and a top-floor room has been created in the attic. The further up the stairs you climb, the better the rear views get. When you reach the top floor of the house, two bedrooms have been knocked through to give a sweeping room that would make a wonderful child’s bedroom/playroom or excellent teenage den. The loft conversion cleverly included the addition of a rear roof terrace which takes full advantage of the woodland views behind the house.

The front garden is planted to give year-round interest (magnolia, cherry, euphorbia among others), has a tessellated path, original tiles line the front porch and the original door remains.

More Victorian tiles line the inner hall, floorboards are stripped back in the double reception, intricate cornicing was restored, high skirting rejuvenated and twin solid marble mantelpieces (nineteenth century Florentine) were fitted into chimney breasts. The rear kitchen/ diner has a solid oak floor, maple units

and two types of marble as worktops - lighter marble tops the wall units and a darker shade sits atop the island. A double stainless steel sink is cut into the worktop and the freestanding Mercury stainless steel range has a double oven and grill.

The conservatory/sun room has oakframed glazing, concertina doors and solid oak flooring. There’s also a useful downstairs cloakroom.

The 70 foot rear garden is designed around a circular path and has three seating areas.

It’s beautifully planted (magnolia, Torquay palms, plum, Indian bean, forest pansy) and has been opened three times for Yellow Book Open Gardens, a charity event.

Grove Park is an entirely desirable address whose homes have a fantastic range of architectural styles. Both Peckham Rye and Denmark Hill stations area short walk, in Zone 2 and have Overground services. Peckham is superseding Shoreditch as a super-hip destination; the bars, restaurants and cafés are very, very good. South London Art Gallery is local and h and nearby Bellenden Road has some remarkable eateries. The Villa nursery and pre-prep is an excellent independent on Lyndhurst Grove, while Dulwich College and JAGS are a short drive away.

‘The further up the stairs you climb, the better the rear views get’

Grove Park, SE5 £2,400,000, Brooks 020 8299 3021

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Allport House SE5 £375,000 Leasehold

Bellenden Road SE15 £850,000 Freehold

This spacious two double bedroom first floor flat comes to the market in good condition and in a good location being only moments from Denmark Hill Overground/ BR as well as Ruskin Park.

Rarely available, this Victorian detached house offers excellent opportunity to develop/extend and is located within a short walk of Bellenden Village and Peckham Rye.

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Danecroft Road SE24 £900,000 Freehold

Lings Coppice SE21 £799,950 Freehold

This large three bedroom terraced house comes to the market for the first time in many years. Located within a good school catchment area, the property benefits from period features, garden and plenty of scope for improvement. Transport links to Central London are also close by.

This well designed mid-terraced house comes to the market benefitting from off street parking, an internal garage and a short walk to both Bel Air park and local schools.

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This unique Period property comes to the market offering two double bedrooms and planning permission to extend.

With good size garden and modern fitted kitchen, the property is well maintained and in good decorative order.

Southwell Road is within walking distance of Loughborough Jct Stn.

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LETTINGS LOWDOWN Jean-Claude De Abreu, Lettings Manager at Lauristons Putney, warns about the implications of changes to EPC ratings requirements

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rom 1 April 2018, the Energy Act 2011 makes it unlawful to let residential of commercial properties with an EPC rating of F or G, currently the lowest 2 grades or energy efficiency. Whilst most stakeholders in the industry are aware of the changes many agencies and landlords have not considered fully the implications and practicalities of how it will affect their investment, and it is estimated that 20% of the PRS falls short of the required standards.

Urban myths are a plenty for property owners of band F & G properties, the most popular being that there is no hurry to do anything as it only applies to their property if it goes back on the market. It does not unfortunately, and marketing is irrelevant. No tenancy, including renewals, changeovers or assignments

can be executed from the April 1 without a band E rating or higher.

As many EPCs are 8-10 years old, do landlords know that the measures applied to calculate ratings have become more stringent in that time whilst their properties have had no improvement? How do they plan to carry out what could be some quite major works to improve the rating with tenants in situ? Do they understand the value of the property will fall if they cannot rent it? Rent reviews for existing tenancies that they might be thankful for continuing on statutory periodic basis to give them some breathing space will be affected. Tenants will demand a lower rent to remain.

This is comes at a time when parliament proposes to make all residential properties conform to a band C by 2035.

SIXBEDDER This fantastic family property with six bedrooms has more than 2,282 sq ft of living space including an extended brand new, open-plan kitchen/family room with high ceilings, highly specified integrated appliances, skylight windows and doors leading out to the rear garden. There is also a spacious reception room which features two original period fireplaces, bay windows, and hardwood flooring.

On the second and third floors there are five double bedrooms, a single bedroom, two bathrooms and the bonus of a master bedroom suite with its own large bathroom and built-in wardrobes.

There is also a basement providing useful storage space. The house has been recently redecorated and is in fantastic condition.

Brynmaer Road, Battersea SW11, ÂŁ1,150 weekly unfurnished, Knight Frank 020 3642 9711

A large flat (over 900 sq ft) within a beautiful double-fronted house, on a quiet, leafy residential street in West Putney. Decorated to a contemporary standard throughout, this apartment boasts two large double bedrooms with built-in storage and a modern three piece bathroom with a separate shower, a bright south-facing reception and a spacious eat-in kitchen with newly fitted dishwasher, integrated wine cooler and a breakfast bar.

Convenient for Putney mainline and East Putney Tube stations, the High Street with its popular bars and restaurants is nearby. Hazlewell Road, Putney SW15, ÂŁ2,150 pcm, unfurnished, Lauristons 020 8780 8780

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An extensive, five bedroom house in central Wimbledon that should suit every member of the family. The house is just a short distance from Wimbledon town centre, the mainline station and District Line underground service, as well as the many boutiques and restaurants of Wimbledon Village.

On the ground floor, the entrance hall leads to a well-presented double reception room with wood floors, fireplace and high ceilings and a beautiful kitchen/dining/family room with bi-folding doors that lead out onto the rear garden. There is also a guest WC and steps to a good size cellar with great storage space, with a washing machine and tumble dryer.

The first floor includes a lovely master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room, two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. On the top floor there are two more double bedrooms, which share a Jack and Jill shower room. Outside there is a pretty southfacing garden with decked area and lawn.

Available to rent unfurnished.

Springfield Road, Wimbledon, SW19, £3,9000 per month, unfurnished, Knight Frank 020 3553 7021

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stunning and rare opportunity to rent a three bedroom mews house in the heart of Putney.

The house, which has two bathrooms, a reception room and open plan kitchen, is in a central location and is offered unfurnished. It has a private terrace and on the ground floor houses the entrance hallway, master bedroom with luxury en suite shower room and walk-in wardrobe, along with two more bedrooms and the family bathroom.

Upstairs is the fantastic open plan kitchen/dining/living room of nearly 600 sq ft.

The kitchen is modern and fully equipped and open to the dining area and reception room. There is also a useful utility cupboard off the kitchen. Rising above the kitchen is a staircase that leads to a superb private terrace of over 22ft, which enjoys lovely views and yet great privacy.

Ernshaw Place is less than a minute from East Putney underground and five minutes from the high street and mainline station. This phenomenal house will be available from early April 2018.

Ernshaw Place, Putney SW15, £3,000 pcm, Warren 020 8780 1100

FAMILYHOUSE In the sought-after area between Wandsworth and Clapham Commons, this exquisite, fully-refurbished and extended Victorian house offers outstanding design, style and finish.

There is substantial accommodation of about 2,200 sq ft, with five bedrooms and three bathrooms. There is also wonderful living and entertaining space and a sunny south-west facing garden, making it an ideal and spacious family home.

As well as being “between the Commons”, it is close to excellent schools including Thomas’ and Honeywell Primary. It is also very convenient for connections to The City/West End via Clapham South tube. The specialist shops, bars and restaurants of fashionable Northcote Road are close by.

Wroughton Road SW11, £1,200 per week, John Thorogood 020 7228 7474

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his stylish six bedroom family house in Wimbledon has all the latest high tech goodies, including an air recirculation and heat recovery system together with high levels of thermal insulation to ensure low running costs and energy efficiency.

It is located a short distance from the Village and Wimbledon mainline train station as well as a stroll from some of Wimbledon’s finest schools. Beautifully finished throughout with high quality fittings, the lower level has a large kitchen with family living space opening onto a large terrace. It is joined via a great reception space to the self-contained two-storey annexe, which contains two double bedrooms plus a bathroom, making it ideal for a guest or granny annexe or an office or playroom. In

total there are another four double bedrooms, with two bathrooms and two cloakrooms. The ground and lower floors have wooden flooring whilst the bathrooms are beautifully finished with limestone. The comprehensively fitted kitchen has built-in appliances and there is a separate utility room also with built-in appliances. A gas fired boiler provides underfloor heating and pressurised hot water system.

The house is wired for media and a computerised lighting system and there is an attractive patio and a sun terrace.

Dora Road, Wimbledon, SW19, £6,500 monthly, unfurnished, Knight Frank 020 3537311

EIGHTBEDSELEVENBATHS With uninterrupted views of Clapham Common this exceptional Grade II Georgian House is set behind electric gates with a swimming pool, spa bath and separate Coach House.

As well as eight bedrooms, with eleven bath or shower rooms, the house has five reception rooms as well as a large kitchen/breakfast room with three cloakrooms. It also has a cinema room, gym, utility room and wine store.

The unique house has west-facing gardens amounting to half an acre, designed by internationally renowned landscapers. Set at the rear of the garden, the Coach House has two large studio-style entertaining rooms on the ground and first floors, with a food serving area and shower room. In addition the remainder can serve as staff quarters or as a guesthouse annexe.

In the main house the principal period reception rooms feature oak parquet flooring, high ceilings, air conditioning, cornicing detail and ornate working gas fireplaces. The cinema room is on the lower ground floor together with a spacious family room and in house staff accommodation. Formerly a chapel, a beautiful Italian designed kitchen/ breakfast room leads to a conservatory overlooking the gardens.

The imposing house has been meticulously planned and refurbished to exacting standards. With a sensitive restoration of period features, this is a unique home of unparalleled quality and size in south west London. There is extensive garaging for several cars at both the side and rear of the property with further parking on the gated driveway and rearmost courtyard.

Clapham Common West Side, SW4, £10,000 weekly, Savills 020 3428 2223

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BLITHESPIRIT BLITHEHOUSE A stunning mansion located in one of Esher’s premier private roads, Blithe House is a magnificent home – a perfect blend of classical design and modern building techniques

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here are five bedrooms, a selfcontained flat on the second floor with living room, en suite bedroom and kitchen, a swimming pool, triple garage and a studio and games room.

The house is approached down sweeping drives and past splendid homes on the private estate, exuding peace and tranquility.

Blithe House is set within a prime location with nearly an acre of grounds which have stunning views of Claremont House and Park. The house has a grand porticoed entrance leading into an impressive galleried entrance hall that leads onto six reception rooms, including a morning room, drawing room and study plus a conservatory and a high specification modern kitchen.

All of the five first floor bedrooms have en suite facilities, with double bathrooms and dressing room to the master bedroom.

The second floor houses the large, self-contained apartment with living room, kitchen, bedroom suite and study, as well as a separate media room with its own adjacent shower room.

The grounds are fully landscaped with a heated outdoor pool and large rear lawn.

Elmbridge Borough has some great state and independent schools including Claremont Fan Court School, ACS International School, Shrewsbury Lodge and Esher Church School. There is a cinema in the High Street and the renowned Sandown Racecourse is a short walk away. Esher and Claygate mainline stations are within walking distance and offer fast services to London Waterloo.

‘Set within a prime location with nearly an acre of grounds’

Blithe House, Meadway, Esher, KT10 £3,500,000, Knight Frank 01372 464496

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Style and Elegance Personified Guide Price £900,000

Reed Cottage

This substantial and imposing five bedroomed detached residence situated in the ever-popular hamlet of Hardwick provides an outstanding interior with a flexible design and layout. The property benefits from the opportunity for further accommodation above the garaging measuring approximately 90 sqft. EPC: E Hardwick Village Kettering 01536 417888

This magnificent traditional stone detached five bedroomed residence set under a Norfolk Reed Thatch occupies a privileged position within this most idyllic hamlet, a short drive to Kettering mainline connecting with London St Pancras in under an hour. EPC: C Thorpe Malsor Kettering 01536 417888

OIEO £495,000

Contemporary village living Guide Price £475,000

Exceptional three bedroom cottage offering a deceptively large, high specification interior set in the heart of this most desirable of villages. Kettering, Wellingborough and Huntingdon along with their main line railways are within easy reach, connecting with London St Pancras in under an hour. EPC: PENDING Woodford Kettering 01536 417888

An exclusive development of inspirational new homes constructed by AP Lewis & Sons Ltd, nestled discreetly on the periphery of this sought after village. An imposing detached residence offering an impressive specification. London St Pancras in under an hour. Anticipated completion Mid 2018.

Isham Kettering 01536 417888

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OIEO £500,000

Only 60 minutes by train to London ◆ Offices in Corby ◆ Kettering ◆ Market Harborough

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IMPRESSIVE COTTAGE This detached, double-fronted, part-thatched, period stone cottage is an absolute joy and really must be viewed to appreciate the wonderful feeling of space and light!

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he property has just undergone a complete refurbishment to create a truly wonderful home with modern fittings as well as double-glazed windows and new heating but also retains its original features and character which include original beams and an impressive inglenook fireplace – which is a wonderful feature.

This impressive cottage is situated in one of the most sought-after and desirable villages in East N o r t h a m p t o n s h i re .

Open countryside is right on the doorstep but the property is also very conveniently located for easy access to both Wellingborough and Kettering with fast direct train services to London St Pancras in just under an hour. Local amenities are close by at the newly-opened Rushden Lakes with a Waitrose and Marks and Spencer and also the bustling town of Rushden.

The quality of this house is evident as you step through into the superb reception room with a beamed ceiling and inglenook fireplace. There is a further, good size, separate dining room with bay window

and oak parquet block floor and more original beams. The kitchen/breakfast room has been newly fitted with a range of smart shaker-style units and quality integrated AEG appliances. This room is bright and spacious with a dual aspect to the front and rear. There is also a separate utility room and guest cloakroom.

On the first floor is an impressive and spacious landing area which is flooded with natural light and perfect as a study/ snug area – again with original beams. On the left is the master bedroom which is a lovely bright room with a window to the rear overlooking the garden. It has a built-in wardrobe and a smart en suite shower room. There are two further double bedrooms and a modern bathroom.

Outside, the large rear garden is walled and hedged for privacy and there is a large lawn and off-street parking for a number of cars.

‘Original features and character’

The White House, The Green, Chelveston, Northamptonshire, offers invited on £475,000, Fine & Country 01604 309030

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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

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

Lettings – 115 Balham High Road SW12  020 8675 6565  info@jacksonsestateagents.com www.jacksonsestateagents.com Sales & Lettings – 120 Balham High Road SW12  020 8772 9373  sales.balham@lauristons.com  lettings.balham@lauristons.com www.lauristons.com Lettings - 80 Balham High Road SW12  020 8675 5050  balham@palacegatesestates.co.uk www.palacegatesestates.co.uk

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

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

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

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

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Savills Waterfront, 62-64 Battersea Bridge Road, SW11  fmoynihan@savills.com www.savills.co.uk/waterfront

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73-75 Church Street SW13  020 8563 8333  barnes_sales@marshandparsons.co.uk www.marshandparsons.co.uk

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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Unit C1 Vista, 346 Queenstown Road, London SW8  020 3642 9711  battersea@knightfrank.co.uk www.knightfrank.co.uk

Brixton

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

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

Battersea & Nine Elms

Battersea 280/278 Battersea Park Road, SW11  020 7228 2629  battersea@acquireestateagents.co.uk

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

THRESHER OWEN

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

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

400-402 Coldharbour Lane, London SW9  020 8846 2320  brixton_sales@marshandparsons.co.uk www.marshandparsons.co.uk

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39 Dulwich Village, Dulwich Village SE21  020 3280 3519  dulwichvillage.sales@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

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

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

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

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

www.hamptons.co.uk 73 Abbeville Road, Clapham SW4  020 8875 7995  info@jacksonsestateagents.com www.jacksonsestateagents.com

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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

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

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

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Knight Frank

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

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

Lettings – 11 The Polygon SW4  020 3667 6756  anna.czaban@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.com

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

28 Old Town SW4  020 7501 3666  clapham_sales@marshandparsons.co.uk www.marshandparsons.co.uk

Lettings - 370 Garratt Lane SW18  020 8879 6205  earlsfield@palacegateestates.co.uk www.palacegateestates.co.uk

Lettings - 1 The Polygon SW4  020 7720 5588  clapham@palacegateestates.co.uk www.palacegateestates.co.uk 131 Northcote Road SW11  020 7228 5111  battersea@ramptonbaseley.com www.ramptonbaseley.com

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57 Nightingale Lane SW12  020 8673 9278  rchatwin@savills.com www.savills.com 1-3 Old Town SW4  020 7627 5566  clapham@sheratonlaw.com www.sheratonlaw.com

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

Coombe Hill 259 Coombe Lane SW20  020 8947 9393  hani@coomberesidential.com www.coomberesidential.com 360 Coombe Lane, Wimbledon SW20  020 8947 9833  enquiries@robertholmes.co.uk www.robertholmes.co.uk

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94 Park Hall Road, West Dulwich SE21  020 3319 3900  wendy@petermans.co.uk www.petermans.co.uk

Dulwich Village 29-35 Lordship Lane, Dulwich SE22  020 8613 6200  dulwich@foxtons.co.uk www.foxtons.co.uk

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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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181-183 Kennington Lane, SE11  020 7840 3205  kennington@atkinsonmcleod.com www.atkinsonmcleod.com 292-294 Kennington Road, SE11  ske@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

Station Buildings, Coombe Lane SW20  020 3542 2000  srp@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 & Lettings – 345a Kennington Road SE11  020 7385 2296  sales.kennington@lauristons.com  lettings.kennington@lauristons.com www.lauristons.com Sales – 299 Kennington Road SE11  020 7587 0600 kennington@winkworth.co.uk www.winkworth.co.uk

Knight Frank

Lettings – 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

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

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

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

Putney 175 Putney High Street, Putney SW15  020 8355 1000  putney@foxtons.co.uk www.foxtons.co.uk

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

46-50 Streatham Hill, Streatham, London SW2  020 8769 6699  streatham@winkworth.co.uk www.winkworth.co.uk

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Sales & Lettings – 188 Upper Richmond Road SW15  020 8780 8780  sales.putney@lauristons.com  lettings.putney@lauristons.com www.lauristons.com

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

198 Upper Richmond Road SW15  020 8780 6111  cbell@savills.com www.savills.com

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

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 196 Upper Richmond Road SW15  020 8788 9295  putney@winkworth.co.uk www.winkworth.co.uk

23 Hill Street, Richmond upon Thames TW9  020 8939 2800  richmond@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.com 40-42 Hill Rise, London  020 8614 9100  mgthompson@savills.com www.savills.com

29-31 Upper Tooting Rd, London SW17  020 8767 3655  tooting_sales@marshandparsons.co.uk www.marshandparsons.co.uk

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

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

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94 Park Hall Road, West Dulwich SE21  020 3319 3900  ben.moser@petermans.co.uk www.petermans.co.uk

Wandsworth – Between the Commons

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

140 Northcote Road SW11  020 7228 7474  sales@john-thorogood.co.uk www.john-thorogood.co.uk 26 Bellevue Road, SW17  020 8682 7777  wandsworth@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.com

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

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

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 131 Northcote Road SW11  020 7228 5111  battersea@ramptonbaseley.com www.ramptonbaseley.com 99 Northcote Road, SW11  020 3428 2222  rchatwin@savills.com www.savills.com

Knight Frank

81 High Street SW19  020 8946 0026  dominic.pasqua@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.com Sales & Lettings – 53 Wimbledon Hill Road, Wimbledon SW19  020 8946 9468  sales.wimbledon@lauristons.com  lettings.wimbledon@lauristons.com www.lauristons.com

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Wandsworth Common 19 Bellevue Road SW17  020 8767 7711  wandsworth@carterjonas.co.uk www.carterjonas.co.uk 34 Bellevue Road SW17  020 8767 2222  bellevueroad@rymer-irens.com www.rymer-irens.com

Knight Frank

26 Bellevue Road, SW17  020 8682 7777  wandsworth@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.com Sales & Lettings – 30 Bellevue Road SW17  020 3846 0999  wandsworthsales@ramptonbaseley.com  wandsworthlettings@ramptonbaseley.com www.ramptonbaseley.com

New Homes – 53 Wimbledon Hill Road Wimbledon SW19  020 8879 9099  newhomes@lauristons.com www.lauristons.com 35 High Street SW19  020 8947 9833  enquiries@robertholmes.co.uk www.robertholmes.co.uk Lettings - 11-13 Church Street SW19  020 8870 9669  rentalenquiries@robertholmes.co.uk www.robertholmes.co.uk 1 High Street SW19  020 8971 8111  cmoon@savills.com www.savills.com

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Catherine Stage, Negotiator, Knight Frank Dulwich Describe your property career to date.

I joined Knight Frank in March 2015 after its purchase of Spencer Kennedy, the longest established estate agent in Dulwich Village.

I have lived in Dulwich for 13 years and my children are enrolled at the local schools, so I feel like I am very much immersed in local life and the Dulwich experience!

What do you enjoy most about your job and what have been the highlights? In a previous life, I was a professional Company Secretary in the City so I really enjoy the fact that my job enables me to be out and about in the area, and to meet so many interesting people. Since opening Knight Frank, we’ve had many wonderful Google testimonials from happy clients. Moving is typically seen to be a very stressful experience, so there is a great sense of satisfaction in helping both buyer and seller into their next property and getting a sale over the line.

Describe the biggest challenges. Dulwich has a lack of suitable smaller properties, for example lateral flats in purpose built blocks, which would suit older buyers who are looking to downsize but want to stay in the area.

Traditionally, Dulwich’s beautiful period houses have not been converted into flats and so we see many clients who live in larger homes but no longer need or want to have a spacious house over several floors.

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

Be professional yet personable. Clients are trusting us with the sale of their most important asset and it’s important to keep in mind what a huge responsibility than can be.

What advice do you have for vendors in the current market? Do your preparation work before you bring your property to the market, for example spend time in finding a solicitor that you get on with, and who knows the ins and outs of your area. Fill out your property information forms in advance, so they can then help you identify any issues that might delay a sale further down the line.

What sets south-east London apart?

The excellent quality of state and independent schools, green parks, charming high streets and good transport options as well as better affordability than other locations that are south of the river.

What do you think lies ahead for the south-east London market? Dulwich has remained attractive to buyers despite the longer-term concerns of Brexit and increased stamp duty. We believe its market will continue to be stable as it offers excellent amenities for families, who in turn stay here for many years to come.

Recent highs, recent lows? I recently sold two houses in the same private road in a quiet area of Dulwich, close to the famous College. Our recommended strategy for one of them was to launch the property at a realistic price, which in turn generated great interest and a best bid scenario, with eight offers from a wide variety of buyers. Contracts were exchanged in excess of the guide price and the clients were very pleased. The neighbouring property was then an off-market sale and achieved a record for the road, due to its elevated position and panoramic view of the London skyline.

What is your top location south of the river? I used to live in East Dulwich before moving to West Dulwich, and love Lordship Lane for its cinema, cafés, shops and restaurants. It’s great to be able to buy everything you need on one road and to support local independent businesses.

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

Probably something else property-related! I always like helping buyers to envision the changes they could make to their house, so perhaps an interior designer or architect.

Sydenham Hill, SE26

A wonderful four bedroom lateral maisonette in a beautiful detached period house

Knightfrank.co.uk/Dulwich dulwichvillage@knightfrank.com 020 3815 9410

£1,725,000

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

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Faster. Sell with Knight Frank

Our understanding of the ever-changing market enables us to price your property accurately, so you can rely on Knight Frank to get you moving.

Call us today to arrange your free market appraisal: 01932 964156 cobham@knightfrank.com

Guide price: ÂŁ1,500,000

Cobham KT11

Ideally located midway between Cobham High Street and the station is this immaculately presented, 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, detached family home. The property is located at the end of the park and is approached via a recently resin bonded driveway, which provides ample parking for several cars. The rear gardens wrap around the property and are primarily laid to lawn but also offer a large patio. EPC: C. cobham@knightfrank.com Office: 01932 964156

@KF_NorthSurrey KnightFrank.co.uk/Cobham

Guide price: ÂŁ4,500,000

Oxshott, KT22

A luxuriously appointed seven bedroom detached house situated in a sought after location, set in beautifully landscaped grounds. The property extends to over 9,155 sq ft and benefits from a self-contained apartment.

The landscaped garden includes a swimming pool and pool house with shower room and sauna. To the front of the property is ample parking and the triple garage. EPC: B. cobham@knightfrank.com Office: 01932 964156

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Our understanding of the ever-changing market enables us to price your property accurately, so you can rely on Knight Frank to get you moving.

Call us today to arrange your free market appraisal: 01372 464496 esher@knightfrank.com

Guide price: ÂŁ3,500,000

Meadway, Esher, KT10

Blithe House is a substantial property in one of the premier private gated roads in Esher and sits in landscaped grounds of 0.8 acres with views across to Claremont Fan Court School. 7 Bedrooms, 7 Reception rooms, 8 Bathrooms, Secondary accommodation, Garden, Swimming pool, Private parking. 9982 Approx Sq Ft. EPC D. esher@knightfrank.com Office: 01372 940253

@Esher_Property KnightFrank.co.uk/Esher

Guide price: ÂŁ3,750,000

Littleworth Road, Esher, KT10

A detached period home for sale that offers extensive family accommodation and is enviably located in a secluded position set in 1.3 acres of well-maintained grounds. 8 Bedrooms, 4 Reception rooms, 4 Bathrooms, Swimming pool, Tennis court, Detached double garage. 6028 Approx Sq Ft. EPC: D esher@knightfrank.com Office: 01372 940253

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We’d love to help you.

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