London Property South March 2020

LONDON PROPERTY

House & Home

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Gorgeous Georgian gems

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well-presented mid-terrace house which has been fully extended to create a bright, spacious home. The house comprises inviting double reception room, large eat-in kitchen and conservatory leading on to a pretty garden. Located on a quiet residential street, this house is perfect for families.

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Guide price ÂŁ1,100,000 Knight Frank Battersea keir.waddell@knightfrank.com 020 8128 9310

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three bedroom Victorian family house with a 57ft south facing garden located in Clapham Old Town. This immaculately finished house offers exceptional entertaining space, high quality fixtures and fittings and a tremendous amount of natural light due to its' southerly aspect.

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Guide price ÂŁ1,399,950 Knight Frank Wandsworth wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 7768 0994

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LONDON PROPERTY

PUBLISHING DIRECTOR

Independent letting agents with a difference

Alison Hurcombe is an experienced publisher with a demonstrated history of working in the commercial real estate industry. Skilled in negotiation, advertising sales, copy-writing, digital strategy. Strong media and communication professional. +44 (0)7718 982736 ahurcombe@londonpropertysouth.co.uk 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 SOCIAL MEDIA AND MARKETING MANAGER Caroline Hill is a social media/digital marketing specialist with ten years’ experience in the publishing industry working across titles covering business, property, technology and more. chill@londonpropertysouth.co.uk

Kelmscott Road, SW11 £2,015 per calendar month A good size two bedroom ground floor flat located off the popular Northcote Road. The flat comprises of one reception room, a kitchen breakfast room, two double bedrooms, one bathroom, a shower room and private garden. EPC – C Battersea Office 020 7978 4404

DESIGN & PRODUCTION TypeStart 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.

Duncan Farmer is an experienced journalist specialising in finance, business and property.

Duncan writes for a wide range of newspapers including the Daily Telegraph, Sunday Times and Mail on Sunday. See his Finance report.

Isis Street, SW18 £1650 per calendar month A spacious one bedroom maisonette off Garratt Lane and close to Earlsfield mainline station. The flat has a light reception room, kitchen breakfast room, one double bedroom, a bathroom with a bath and shower cubicle and a private garden. EPC – E

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Letting and managing properties locally since 1993 Offices in Balham, Battersea, Clapham and Earlsfield

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The Profile Keir Waddell, newly appointed Office Head of Knight Frank Battersea & Riverside

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y career in property started in Edinburgh whilst at university. In search of some much needed pocket money, I stumbled upon one of Scotland’s leading property firms when I was hired to answer their phones on a Saturday afternoon. It didn’t take long for me to realise that this was the place – and the industry – for me.

Over time, I worked my way from a weekend assistant to one of the highest billers in the sales team and during my years there saw the organisation win several high profile industry awards.

The bright lights of London soon beckoned and it wasn’t long after arriving in the capital that I started the highly successful Apartment Sales Department in Knight Frank’s Queen’s Park Office. From Queen’s Park, I then took over our brand new King’s Cross office, overseeing the sales team in one of London’s most high profile developments.

As King’s Cross nears its completion, it was time for a new challenge and I was extremely fortunate to be given the opportunity to come to one of London’s most exciting markets and most desirable locations. There’s truly something for

everyone in our market and myself and the team love nothing more than matching our buyers to their dream home in Battersea and along the river.

I’m grateful to work with some of Knight Frank’s best and brightest within our office in Andrew Fisher, Daniel Cowling and Izabele Bertauskaite – are all experts in their individual fields and an asset to the team.

The first few weeks of running the Battersea & Riverside office has been tremendously exciting and most importantly, eventful. Both the Battersea & Riverside markets are in full swing, with a large variety of deals being agreed across all price points. Buyers and sellers alike seem spurred into action post-election in what has been widely reported as the ‘Boris Bounce’.

We’re fortunate to have a locally expert and globally connected brand behind us, which allows us to give honest, considered and frank advice to our clients irrespective of their circumstances which we hope will keep you coming back to us time again.

If you would like some friendly advice on any property-related matter, please do pop in for a chat. My team and I would love to help you.

Knight Frank Battersea and Riverside, Unit C1 Vista, 346 Queenstown Road, SW11 8BY knightfrank.co.uk

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Here's what they have to say...

“Loved by agents and buyers alike SOUTH is the magazine most eagerly anticipated month after month”

“Happy 9th Birthday Alison and all at London Property South! Another successful year for the leading monthly property magazine for south London. You’ve been a huge support to First Union over the years and it’s a great milestone to be celebrating 9 years. We wish you many many more successful years and we’re definitely here to continue to be part of it!”

Proudly celebrating nine years of success!

A huge thank you to all our clients who have supported us over the years

Sam Sproston Partner and Office Head, Knight Frank, Wandsworth

Alex Oppenheim

John Chase

Director, John D Wood & Co, Battersea

Director, First Union

“At Savills, we’ve been working with London Property South since its inception. We think it’s a great title for the local community.”

“LPSouth is the one property magazine I read with great interest as it is very informative and current.”

“Another year on and London Property South continues to thrive thanks to the dedication of Alison and the team.

The publication is always eye-catching and informative and we look forward to our continued involvement. Happy 9th Birthday!”

Susan Cornelius Director, Robert Holmes & Company

“Congratulations on your 9th year.

Positively the best covers of any property magazine going: classy contributors, informative insights and comment, glossy and very tactile. No amount of internet surfing can ever give quite the same experience.

Keep it up.”

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Savills, Head of South West London

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NEWS & VIEWS 03 The Profile. Keir Waddell, newly appointed Office Head at Knight Frank Battersea & Riverside 06 SOUTH 9 years on 10 Home Front. London’s property owners and buyers will be among the people listening most carefully to the upcoming Budget, says Jenny Knight 11 The Word. Patrick Rampton, Company Director Rampton Baseley, shares his views on the Prime Minister and the state of the market 22 Heads-up. Knight Frank Esher relocates with new office head of sales, Hamptons International roll out their Out of Town show and there’s a new face at Savills Clapham 23 Word on the Street. Optimism returns to the housing market, but how likely are we to see an increase in house prices?

24 Thinking of moving – expert advice from Move IQ’s Phil Spencer 26 Secret Agent. Dan Cowling of Knight Frank Battersea and Riverside revealed 42 Money Matters. Duncan Farmer anticipates the effects of a Boris Bounce 44 What’s On. Things to do around SOUTH 45 NEW HOMES. Tim Banks, CEO Octagon, looks at the effects of new optimism in the property market 46 Four exquisite. Georgian style residences in Kingston-upon-Thames, first-time buy apartments in Peckham,

one, two and three bedroom homes in Balham and shared ownership opportunities in Battersea 75 Diary of an Estate Agent. Felicity Blair of Roy Brooks

HOME 8 SOUTH Loves. Our wish list 28 Joined + Jointed. Simplicity is never simple 30 The Project. Battersea apartment gets the Scandi touch 32 The Trend. Bold stars

ON THE MARKET 10 Trophy Home. A very rare Modern example of the English country house tradition in Surrey 10 VIP Visit. Prince Charles drops by in Tooting High Street.

11 Out of Town Buy. An impressive family home close to Tunbridge Wells’ town centre 33 South West London. An unusually large Victorian house Between the Commons and a stylish period house in a desirable river road in Putney.

35 EXCLUSIVE. Three properties set to impress 51 Robert Holmes Wimbledon. A midcentury modern house on a private road 55 Robert Holmes Coombe. An exciting new modern home

77 60 South West London. A charming garden flat close to Northcote Road, a newly built apartment within the Streatham Hub and a stunning detached home in Wimbledon Village 74 South East London. A handsome Grade II Georgian house in Dulwich and another Georgian gem in Peckham 76 Lettings. A stunning, two bed, split level apartment in Clapham Junction, a four bedroom terraced house in Putney and a smart first floor flat in the heart of Streatham Hill 77 Luxe Lettings. A substantial apartment in a gated and portered block in North Battersea and a newly decorated one bed flat Between the Commons 78 Super Prime Let. An amazing, grand, new-build home on the Coombe Estate

COUNTRY 80 The ideal detached family home close to Esher and station 82 London in 60 minutes. Commutable country homes 84 Coastal Homes. Seaside living for Londoners

FINALLY 85 Last Word. Luke Bishop, Managing Director, Wooster & Stock has the final say 86 Directory of South London agents

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South loves... see it. shop it. do it.

NEW JOINT Joined+Jointed have landed a second home – in Richmondupon-Thames – in partnership with Bridge & Hill, a new ‘livingstore’ (positioned by the bridge and just before Richmond Hill). Drop in to browse J+J’s original furniture collections on the lower ground floor and a fantastic range of home accessories, great coffee and snacks upstairs. 020 3581 4315, Instagram @bridgeandhill www.joinedandjointed.com

GLOWING REPORT

A WORLD OF THEIR OWN Through the work of more than 40 artists, designers and musicians, Mushrooms: the Art, Design and Future of Fungi immerses visitors in the incredible kingdom of fungi.

Somerset House until April 26. www.somersethouse.org

Hamish Pearch, ‘Cochlea Brick Tuft’, courtesy of the artist

A good lamp at a great price from Asda.

The delicate rattan base and plain neutral shade will make a simple statement in a lounge, garden room or bedroom. 43,5cm high, £30. www.george.com

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WONDER WALL A mural to make a strong statement – but because it’s monochrome this can obligingly take a backseat in a room scheme. A great mixer with your indoor plants.

Global Paradise wall mural, £70. www.next.co.uk

INTO THE BLUE We’ve taken a shine to these! The flawed finish and colour variation on the ultra glossy porcelain stoneware tiles have a contemporary appeal. Loom introduces a new 6x24cm size.

Available in six shades. £72 per square metre. www.sacw.co.uk

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Home front A sure bet is that when our new Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivers his Budget, London’s property owners and those hoping to buy, will be among the people listening carefully, says Jenny Knight

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umours are buzzing this way and that. Before Sajid Javid quit as Chancellor, there were hints of changes to stamp duty and maybe a mansion tax as well as extra help for first-time buyers.

Then there came news that Boris Johnson had vetoed the plan for a mansion tax as well as the idea of bringing in a new high value property tax by recalculating the value of homes for the council tax.

But the idea of changes to stamp duty is still in the air.

After George Osborne overhauled stamp duty to make it cheaper for most, but hugely expensive for Londoners, the London property market suffered a chilling effect, with many people preferring to extend rather than move.

Stamp duty bills rose to £27,500 for someone buying at £750,000 - up to £93,750 at £1.5million.

The effect trickled down to the whole of the London market, when people at the top of the market stay put this helps to freeze sales of cheaper homes.

Yet despite hints at stamp duty reform, it didn’t feature in the Tory manifesto.

Since then there have been predictions that the Budget might cut bills

more for first time buyers and also help those scaling the housing ladder to more expensive homes.

Back in the Queen’s Speech plans were outlined to give local first-time buyers a 30% discount on new homes. The idea is that the discount would be locked in, so that the property would always change hands at 30% less than market value.

But critics point out that cash for the plan from house builders will mean less money for affordable homes and social housing.

News that the Tories were considering a mansion tax brought howls of protest. Apparently even voters who don’t own expensive houses are against the plan.

Critics said it would put an extra burden on people already weighed down by huge mortgages and on elderly people on low pensions, whose homes has risen in value while their incomes have declined.

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t Ann’s Court is one of the finest and most iconic houses to have been built in Britain in the first half of the 20th century – a very rare Modern example of the English country house tradition. It sits atop an eight-acre site near Chertsey and was designed in 1936 by the renowned architect Sir Raymond McGrath, in consultation with the celebrated garden designer Sir Christopher Tunnard. It’s Grade II* listed.

The property consists of the main “Round House” and a converted 19th century “Coach House” – both have been comprehensively and immaculately refurbished by the current owners to give some spectacular living spaces. The property has been featured in numerous movies and TV series and is sought after by top photographers.

£5,950,000, The Modern House, 020 3795 5920, www.themodernhouse.com

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ast month Prince Charles paid his first visit to TK Maxx and declared the discount store ‘fantastic’.

Charles visited the branch on Tooting High Street to chat to employees who had come through the Prince’s Trust Get into Retail scheme.

The Prince’s Trust has helped more than 950,000 young people since it was founded by Prince Charles in 1976. TK Maxx has supported The Prince’s Trust since 2013 and operated a partnership with the charity that has helped more than 1,000 young people through the Get into Retail programme.

It has offered specialist training and roles to over 700 of these young people, many of whom remain employees in TK Maxx stores. He didn’t pick up a bargain on his visit but did join a discussion with young people to hear about what it is like to be a young Londoner and the challenges they have overcome to gain stable employment.

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The Word

Out of town buy...

Patrick Rampton, Company Director Rampton Baseley, shares his views on the Prime Minister and the state of the market

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oris Johnson Ate My Hamster’ – well he didn’t really, not actually, but my his impressive property sits on a corner plot at the brother was at Oxford with him and he has a few stories to tell (but that’s far end of Ospringe Place, just under two miles from for another, potentially libellous, article …) the centre of Tunbridge Wells. It’s part of a popular Whatever your thoughts on Boris as a politician, or indeed as a person (and Berkeley Homes development of detached family homes perhaps don’t ask my brother, or me for that matter the phrase malignant, constructed in the late 1990s. No6 is a beautifully presented egomaniacal, narcissist springs to mind), the manner of his party’s election victory example, maintained in superb order with a stylish and last year has hugely influenced the Wandsworth market. In a positive way, obvs. contemporary decorative finish.

Markets hate uncertainty, and we now have a certainty of direction – we’ve On the ground floor the dining room and kitchen are stopped paddling the good canoe Brittania upstream against the current of public combined to form a family-friendly, semi-open-plan living opinion (?) and are furiously plunging downstream to the unchartered, but quite space alongside the delightful dual aspect drawing room obviously turbulent rapids of Actually Leaving Europe. and two other versatile receptions rooms. Upstairs, five Even in early December, as the more astute members of the public realised that bedrooms include a master with a very generously-sized en Jezza was a busted flush (and to mix metaphors), headed down the Lavatory of suite and a second en suite bedroom.

Marxist-tinged Anti-Semitism, and that Bozza was, quite literally, the only bet in Ospringe Place,Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2, Guide Price town, all the quality properties began to be snapped up. £1,050,000, Savills 01892 507019 People were competing for them, and pretty fiercely too: I don’t think that I can ever remember so many competitive bidding situations in December.

So, once Boz had comprehensively consigned Jez to the Trotskyite Toilet of History, the market kicked on again in the run up to Christmas, and a truly Festive Bun Fight ensued. Consequently, we took an unheard of step, and kept the office open between Xmas and NY – people were still ringing and registering throughout 4 The Polygon, (as an aside, I was pondering on the type of family you must have, if you’d Clapham Town, SW4 0JG rather speak to an estate agent over Christmas rather than your nearest and trinityrestaurant.co.uk dearest…) Back to life, back to reality…

And now? Well, stock levels this January and February are half what What’s it like? The interior of they were last year. Conversely, buyer registrations are double what this Michelin Star restaurant blends they were last year. Now, you don’t need to have read The Wealth classic white clothed tables with of Nations to get the supply and demand gist here, and its possible contemporary striking artwork, with the kick-on through to prices. We have “very little stock, and very lots of open kitchen allowing diners to observe buyers” (direct quote from Adam Smith, that). So, give us a call, and the chefs preparing every meal, all we’ll pop round for a chat. Your home may well be worth more than adding to the gastronomic experience. you thought (sorry, I had to put that in, it’s my job).

I don’t think that this market will necessarily last long; early And the food? Inspirational, research suggests that there are quite a few vendors waiting for seasonal and most importantly the Budget, and potential changes to Stamp Duty before they go to delicious! Trinity uses the very best market (but we’ve been waiting five years for a change to Little Georgie Kate Geraghty ingredients to create something Osborne’s tax twiddles to be tweaked…there’s even, whisper it quietly, Group Marketing Manager truly memorable – and the talk of a Mansion Tax being introduced as Boris tries to suck up to his Octagon Developments extensive wine list features new supporters North of Watford.)

Limited some of the very best So, in a few weeks or so, the Smithsonian See-Saw of Supply and bottles from around Demand, may well re-balance around the Fulcrum of Fate – who knows? What the world. we do know is that it’s a great start to this year, and trust me, I’m an estate agent…

Trinity

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oft style penthouse apartment with a private balcony and fantastic views. Ideally located within the popular Denmark Lofts development in Wimbledon Village.

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Guide price ÂŁ775,000 Leasehold: approximately 118 years remaining tom.cope@knightfrank.com 020 8022 1358

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ttractive mews house presented in great condition throughout with a pretty rear garden. Conveniently located on a quiet road in the heart of Wimbledon Village.

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Guide price ÂŁ1,195,000 Freehold tom.cope@knightfrank.com 020 8022 1358

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n outstanding new development of townhouses beautifully finished to a high specification. The living spaces are cleverly arranged across three or four floors with the added benefit of their own private outdoor space and allocated parking.

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Guide prices from £3,000 per calendar month Knight Frank Wimbledon oliver.cooper@knightfrank.com 020 3641 7650

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All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent and the deposit, an administration fee of £288 and referencing fees of £48 per person will apply when renting a property (if not an AST). (All fees shown are inclusive of VAT.) If the landlord agrees to you having a pet, you may be required to pay a higher deposit (if not an AST) or higher weekly rent (if an AST). Please ask us for more information about other fees that will apply or visit www.knightfrank.co.uk/tenantfees.

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For 40 years 501 Battersea Park Road has been our home.

Contact us today to find yours.

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Juer Street, Battersea, SW11 A charming and beautifully presented family house located on a popular street close to Battersea Park. There is an abundance of living and entertaining space and the house is well laid out to suit modern-day family living. In addition to the paved garden off the kitchen, the house also benefits from having a roof terrace and a very handy utility room in the cellar. Approx. 2,070 sq ft. Energy Rating: D. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (2 en suite), double reception room, open-plan dining room, cellar, roof terrace, garden.

Freehold Guide Price £2,100,000

Battersea Sales – 020 3151 5529

Latchmere Road, Battersea, SW11 This stylishly decorated split-level apartment features double height ceilings in the reception room, and a large gallery kitchen with room for dining. Ideally located, it is within close situation to Clapham Junction station and the shops and restaurants of Northcote Road. Approx. 904 sq ft. Energy Rating: E. 2 bedrooms, bathroom, reception room, open-plan dining room. £576.92 Per Week | £2,500 Per Month (fees apply) Battersea Lettings – 020 3151 6445

Alex Oppenheim

Anntonia Redding

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Elsenham Street, Southfields, SW18 Located within the ever popular ‘Southfields Grid’, this stunning Edwardian family home has undergone major renovation by the current owners. The house offers a superb balance between the character associated with period properties and benefits of modern-day living, with the added benefit of close proximity to Southfields Underground station. Approx. 1,882 sq ft. Energy Rating: D. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 en suite), double reception room, open-plan dining room, front and rear garden.

Freehold Guide Price £1,350,000

Southfields Sales – 020 315 17081

Alexandra Westcott

Jake Ramsden

Shoeni Oates

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Drax Avenue, Wimbledon, SW20 A beautiful Arts and Crafts style family home, situated within easy reach of Wimbledon Common. This wonderful property is a fine example of houses built during the late 19th Century, boasting many original features including latch doors and beamed ceilings, and further benefiting from off-street parking and a southerly facing garden. Approx. 2,785 sq ft. Energy Rating: E. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), reception room, dining room, drawing room, conservatory, cloakroom, study, utility room, garden, garage, off-street parking.

Freehold Guide Price £2,695,000

Wimbledon Sales – 020 3151 6805

Eversley Park, Wimbledon, SW19 A lovely, detached house set within this prestigious gated development, adjacent to Wimbledon Common and overlooking the Royal Wimbledon Golf Course to the rear. As you enter the house you are greeted with a well-lit and spacious entrance hall, which gives way to all the rooms on the ground floor.

Approx. 3,709 sq ft. Energy Rating: C. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (3 en suite), reception room, open-plan dining room, family room, cloakroom, office, utility room, garden, garage. £2,307 Per Week | £10,000 Per Month (fees apply) Wimbledon Lettings – 020 3151 6450

Warren Appleton

Natalie Willson

Sales - Wimbledon

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Properties to call home

Grandison Road, SW11 Reception room/kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, family bathroom, utility cellar, West-facing rear garden, 80 sq m (880 sq ft), EPC=C

Guide £865,000 | Share of Freehold

Albany Mansions, SW11 Reception room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, balcony, views of Battersea Park, 85 sq m (925 sq ft), EPC=C

Guide £999,950 | Share of Freehold

Talk to us today Drew Zendra Savills Northcote Road 020 3428 2222 dzendra@savills.com

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

Helen Hammond Savills Clapham 020 8673 4111 helen.hammond@savills.com

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Savills Northcote Road

020 3428 2222

Savills Battersea Park

020 3402 1900

Savills Clapham

020 8673 4111

Walsingham Place, SW4 2 reception rooms, kitchen, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, rear garden, off-street parking, garage, 240 sq m (2,605 sq ft), EPC=C

Guide ÂŁ2.375 million | Freehold

Westover Road, SW18 Double reception room, kitchen/family room, dining room, 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, separate W.C., utility room, 98 ft garden, off-street parking, 415 sq m (4,470 sq ft), EPC=D

Guide ÂŁ4.95 million | Freehold

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Coombe - ÂŁ4,650,000 STC

High Coombe Place | KT2 This home has been meticulously refurbished and extended to a very high standard and is situated within a gated development. Comprising of drawing room, open plan kitchen/dining/family room, utility room, guest cloakroom, study, games room, master bedroom suite, four further bedrooms, three en suite shower rooms, family shower room, self-contained annexe, wrap-around garden, loggia, double garage, off-street parking. Approximate internal area: 5,909 ft2 (548.9 m2) EPC: C Guide price ÂŁ4,650,000 STC Freehold

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Coombe - from £1,825,000 STC George Road | KT2 New build gated development of four Georgian style residences. Drawing room, open plan kitchen/breakfast/family room, utility room, guest cloakroom, master bedroom with dressing room, en suite shower room and terrace, four further bedrooms, one/two en suite shower rooms, family bathroom, paved rear terrace, off-street parking. Approximate internal area: 2,639 ft2 (245.25 m2) Guide price from £1,825,000 STC Share of Freehold

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L-shaped reception/dining room, family room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, guest cloakroom, master bedroom suite, four further bedrooms, family bathroom, double garage, first floor self-contained annexe, garden studio/office, landscaped south westerly rear garden, heated outdoor pool. Approximate internal area: 4,017 ft2 (373.2 m2) EPC: D Guide price from £3,200,000 STC Freehold No chain

Drawing/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility area, three bedrooms, two bathrooms (one en suite), independent central heating & hot water, two private terraces, landscaped communal gardens, four storage rooms, two secure underground parking spaces. Approximate internal area: 1,785 ft2 (165.9 m2) EPC: D Guide price from £1,300,000 STC Leasehold No chain

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Heads-up LONDON ROAD SHOW Hamptons International will be hosting its bi-annual London Roadshow on Saturday 21 March.

They will bring country agents to the capital to help buyers and tenants explore out of town areas, relevant schools and transport links at their convenience.

This year five branches will take part, Battersea, Notting Hill, Islington, West Hampstead and Richmond.

Research from Hamptons International shows Londoners bought 73,000 homes outside the capital in 2019, with the average age of the London leaver falling to 39 – a record low from 47 in 2009. A total of 69% of London leavers bought a home in the South of England, and a record 13% of London leavers moved to the North.

Peter Everett, head of sales, says: “Our London Roadshow is popular with buyers and tenants. We know the trajectory of home ownership; generally speaking, your first home is a flat in the city, once you settle down with someone moving out into something slightly bigger, and then once you reach the 40s, it’s time to move out into the country. This pattern has slightly changed in recent years, as we’ve seen the average age of leavers drop, and this is due to the cost of property in London; which is also why the number of first time buyers moving out the city has risen to 24%. The move out has also been exacerbated by improved connectivity links and flexible working.

The Hamptons International London Roadshow will be at Battersea - 98-100 Northcote Rd, SW11, Notting Hill 301 Westbourne Grove, W11, Islington - 97-99 Upper St, London N1, West Hampstead -146 West End Ln, NW6

EVEN LOWER RATES? One of the UK’s leading mortgage brokers is predicting that mortgage interest rates will continue to fall as the aggressive price war between banks continues.

Shaun Evans, CEO of Mortgage Experience said: “Competition is continuing to heat up between banks over mortgages. Combine this with a strong chance of a further interest rate cut by the Bank of England and I can only see mortgage deals getting better for property buyers.”

The price war between banks has already seen lenders like Tesco quit the market and Santander reporting lower profits, but while the competition has seen victims amongst lenders, Shaun advises that for borrowers, this is the year of opportunity.

He said: “We’ve got falling rates on buy to let mortgages and residential

mortgages, so it’s a great opportunity for both property investors, first time buyers and existing mortgage holders.

“Interest rates have almost halved compared with 10 years ago, which means the average buyer is saving hundreds of pounds every month on their mortgage. For example, a mortgage of £250,000 on a property, over 20 years, would have cost £1,300 a month 10 years ago, now you’d be paying around £1,050. It’s a big saving!”

Other trends in the market are better deals on longer mortgage terms. Sean’s advice is to hunt around for interest rates as low as 1.19% on buy to let mortgages and as low as 1.17% on residential mortgages. Mortgage Experience specialises in finding mortgage deals for people who may have struggled to get a good deal from a bank due to their circumstances.

ADAM’S THE MAN NEW HEAD FOR CLAPHAM Marie Greenwood has joined Savills Clapham office as their new Head of Department to look after properties in the under £1million range.

Marie joins the Clapham office from James Pendleton where she spent four years covering Clapham, Battersea and Wandsworth. Having lived in Tooting for 15 years, the south west London market is one she knows well.

She says: “I’m looking forward to getting my teeth stuck into the Clapham market and extending our office’s reach to Tooting and Streatham.”

Knight Frank has appointed Adam Burlison new head of sales at Esher and has also relocated the office to a new address on the High Street. After spending three years as Knight Frank Weybridge’s Office Head, Adam has returned to Esher where he began his career in residential property.

He has worked in the local market for 23 years and has in-depth knowledge of the entire Elmbridge area. By relocating to the heart of the High Street, the team will be able to offer customers into a more relaxed and welcoming setting.

It will continue to cover Esher sales, and act as a base for a lettings and property management team who operate throughout Elmbridge.

Adam says: “The move is an exciting opportunity for Knight Frank to showcase modern premises that moves away from the traditional look of an estate agents office. For me returning to Esher 23 years after I started my agency career is a brilliant challenge and I’m looking forward to helping old and new clients with their moves.”

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WORD ON THE STREET Optimism returns to the housing market, but how likely are we to see an increase in house prices?

PRICES UP London property prices have grown by 72% over the past decade and by more than £55 a day. The current average value of a home stands at £475,458, the most expensive in the country.

In South London stand out performers include Putney, where values have exploded by 1,082 per cent over the past 25 years. After came Brexit and 18 months of consecutive price falls culminating in a dip of 0.5% in November 2019 with buyers and sellers staying away from the market until the uncertainty cleared. The landslide Conservative win in December has prompted year on year house price growth suggesting that South London property prices have bottomed out ahead of a possible spring revival.

SAM SPROSTON PARTNER OFFICE HEAD KNIGHT FRANK WANDSWORTH NO NOS IN THE GARDEN A rutted lawn, Japanese knotweed and artificial grass can knock thousands off the price of your home, according to Faraway Furniture.

Surprisingly having a water feature, a swimming pool or hot tub can also reduce the saleability of a house.

Pools can cost more than £2,000 a year to maintain and people with young children don’t like tubs or ponds.

Broken fence panels and cracked garden walls can indicate lack of maintenance, helping to put off buyers.

Less surprisingly Faraway Furniture pinpoints tatty garden furniture and an unkept garden as things to avoid. www.farawayfurniture.com

BREAKFAST RESEARCH Savills team in Putney hosted an insightful Home Truths event at their office recently, with attendees enjoying a selection of coffee and pastries. Alex Howard Baker, co-head of Savills Putney gave a presentation on the local market.

Gaby Foord, Savills researcher looked at trends specific to SW15 – highlighting that the average value in the area is £750k and the average value of a detached house is £2.5m. She said the biggest challenges in the last quarter of 2019 had been Brexit uncertainty and a lack of stock.

Optimism is back! But many buyers are still frustrated by a lack of stock.

After some lean years in regards to transactional volume many buyers were hoping for a bumper load of fresh properties to arrive on the market but they have not materialised.

The scarcity of stock is helping firm up prices and of course demand and supply is the force behind price movements.

There is the demand but not the supply so price rises have been seen in some sectors of the market.

But should there be a considerable increase in stock, the element of increased competition should redress the balance.

So we will have to wait and see.

LUCIAN COOK HEAD OF SAVILLS RESIDENTIAL RESEARCH Since the election we’ve seen a significant uptick in new buyer demand in prime markets, creating a real opportunity for sellers while available stock remains relatively low.

Increased confidence is translating into increased activity at all market levels. This is reflected in RICS latest housing market survey, with surveyors reporting a noticeable increase in January market appraisals, a clear indication of buyer commitment. We’d expect this increase in demand to encourage more sellers to launch in the coming months.

The survey also shows a more modest increase in new buyer enquiries than we might have expected given talk of a post-election bounce. This, together with ongoing economic uncertainty surrounding the UK’s exit from the EU, means it’s too early to call a sustained bounce in prices.

Savills agents are reporting the vast majority of buyers remain unwilling to increase their budgets.

Accordingly, our advice remains that sellers need to remain pragmatic on price, particularly given some of the uncertainty around an impending budget.

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Thinking of moving?

Take advice from Property Expert Phil Spencer

How to choose the right estate agent

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hen it comes to selling your home, choosing the right estate agent is absolutely key.

You need to find an agent you’re happy to work with and trust to do the best job for you. Your agent will be representing you and your home, so you’ve got to have confidence in them.

I always suggest you invite three or four local agents to visit before you make your choice!

Unsure where to start?

I’m going to share with you the vital questions that I believe you should ask each agent to help make your decision easier.

I’ll also explain why you should exercise caution with any agent that proposes a very high asking price.

VITAL QUESTIONS TO ASK AN AGENT It’s best to choose an agent with a track record of selling your type of property, in your area and in your price bracket.

To help your decision making process, feel free to ask as many questions as you can. Here are a selection of questions you could start with: • Do you have any ‘hot’ buyers you could contact to arrange to view my house?

• How long is your average property taking to sell?

• Which property websites do you advertise on?

• What price do you suggest marketing the property at? How did you decide on that price?

Don’t be afraid to quiz them about current, local market conditions either and the selling prices they’ve previously achieved for properties similar to yours.

My advice is that you should always do your own research too, and don’t just rely on what you’re being told.

INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW The vital bits of information you need include the following, which you could also ask the agent to confirm in writing following your conversation: • The price they suggest marketing your home for and the price they expect to achieve (these may not be the same!)

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Details of their fees and the costs associated with marketing your home Full contract details such as the minimum period you are granting them to sell your home. Try to avoid getting tied into an overly lengthy marketing period (4-6 weeks is fairly common) At Move iQ, we’ve got a handy checklist of all the questions to ask and points to consider when choosing an estate agent. Head over to moveiQ. co.uk and sign up for free today to get started!

CHOOSING THE RIGHT AGENT As I stated earlier, you shouldn’t automatically choose the agent that proposes the highest marketing price to sell your home.

If an agent does value your home notably higher than the rest, ask them why they feel they could sell for so much more than their competitors.

My advice is to be wary of making a decision based purely on the suggested asking price. I’ve seen too many properties that don’t sell due to an unrealistically high asking price from the outset. In these cases, the property often ends up selling for less than if it had been realistically priced in the first place.

A good agent’s job isn’t just to sell your property, they should also be able to advise you throughout the entire sales process. You want to be able to instruct an agent who is experienced, honest and someone you can get along with.

Need further advice? To get Phil Spencer’s step-by-step checklists to help you sell your home, sign up for free over at moveiQ.co.uk Whether you’re buying, renting, selling, moving or owning, Phil shares his property advice all in one place over on moveiQ.co.uk

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USING MORE THAN ONE AGENT You can choose more than one estate agent to market and sell your home, but in my opinion, you shouldn’t need to.

Plus this will often mean a higher fee for you.

If you have chosen the right agent in the first place with a decent marketing reach and a good reputation, then you are absolutely fine to have just one agent on your side – you should be in good hands!

Good luck!

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HI FIRST UNION! NAME Dan Cowling

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ESTATE AGENT Knight Frank Battersea and Riverside sales

telephone 020 7771 7100 email battersea@first-union.co.uk

POSITION Negotiator Where do you live?

Northcote Road, the unofficial centre of London.

What and where was your first London home?

The ground floor of a converted print works in Fulham. Hidden behind huge wooden gates, you would never know it was there.

Favourite open space in London?

Battersea Park, something for everyone.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Over the last couple of years Knight Frank have raised thousands of pounds for charity. I was extremely proud to be part of the team running the length of the Thames (215 miles), lifting 1,000,000kg in under 5 hours and abseiling Broadgate Tower dressed as Batman.

Tell us something that would surprise people about you.

I previously served in the British Army.

Aside from property what’s your most expensive purchase?

My ever-lengthening list of hobbies. I’m going to need a bigger property to house all the kit.

Favourite book, film or album now?

The Gentlemen – big Guy Ritchie fan.

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

Pro snowboarder.

What three things would take to a desert island?

A bucket of Coronas, bottle opener and factor 15. I have a tendency to forget the third one.

What is your most treasured possession?

My grandfather and great-grandfather’s medals dating back to the 1890s.

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

Thank you for making flat buying such an enjoyable experience!

E.V.H. DECEMBER 2019

What is top of your bucket list?

To drive a converted Defender around the world.

What is your guiltiest pleasure?

Unpopular opinion – but any of Adam Sandler’s movies.

BATTERSEA AND WANDSWORTH first-union.co.uk

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anna Liv spotted the potential and realised it was an ideal opportunity to put her own mark on the Victorian mansion block property and to create her idea of perfection, fitting a bespoke kitchen and bathrooms.

She says: “I wanted it to feel stripped down with lots of space using white walls, wood and natural materials, so it almost looks as if no one lives there. Above all I wanted a laundry room. In Denmark, where I come from, it is common to have somewhere for clothes and utilities so that you can close the door and everywhere else is neat.”

Nanna had the advantage of growing up with a builder as a father, so she already had a head’s start when it came to project managing the renovation. She rearranged the rooms in the 1,700 square feet flat to suit modern living.

She says: “We stripped out everything, the windows, floors, ceilings. The apartment was replumbed and rewired and new double glazed windows were put in. Living in London it is a real bonus to be opposite a park and overlooking green space.

“Everything we used is high quality.

We put in underfloor heating and herringbone wood flooring which meant installing acoustic sound boarding underneath. A priority was having lots of storage so we put in bespoke floor to ceiling cupboards.

Initially I had looked for a company to do the work, but we couldn’t find anyone who would offer the full package with warranties.”

Instead she managed the project herself and worked with different contractors, taking nine months to complete it. There are a couple of touches that she is particularly proud

“Living in London it is a real bonus to be opposite a park and overlooking green space”

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Another bespoke touch is the cabinet on the wall as you enter the flat where all electrical items like phones, tablets and laptops can be put out of sight and recharged overnight, and a third very important point as she says: “The main switches we have so that when you go to bed or leave the apartment you can click on a main switch that turns off all the lights”.

Another appeal of life in Cyril Mansions is that unlike many similar mansion blocks it still has a leafy garden to relax in, rather than that space being sacrificed to parking.

When Nanna and her partner Rasmus and three-year-old Zoe moved in, their ideally located three bedroom flat was to be there forever home, but Nanna found she had developed the taste for renovation work. She therefore founded a building company called Scandi Design and Build, to produce high quality work, using top materials with a year’s warranty, so the customer can

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She says: “I learned a lot managing this project myself from start to finish.

I got involved in every detail, finding a supplier of delicate Italian tiles and driving to Tottenham to find the perfect kitchen top. Since completing the project I have spoken to many people wanting to do a complete refurbishment and for the vast majority it is a jungle out there to find the right combination of project management, credible suppliers and great design.

My ambition is to use the learnings I took away and help others create their dream home.”

She plans to run the new company while continuing with her first passion, her company Sargossa. com where she sells high heeled shoes with her patented innovation of comfortable insoles.

Cyril Mansions, Prince of Wales Drive, Battersea, SW11, £2.5m, John D Wood & Co 020 3151 0661

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his exceptional Victorian family house is unusually large for the area and has a fabulous 22 foot frontage that makes for luxurious receptions connecting to a bright kitchen extension and a delightful south-facing garden. It lies off fashionable Northcote Road, under half a mile from Clapham Junction station and in the usual catchment for the ‘outstanding’ Belleville Primary School.

This highly desirable family home, built in 1879, is part of an unusual Victorian terrace of very wide family properties. The ground floor is open plan with spacious and bright entertaining/family living areas. The kitchen is bespoke and has matching cabinetry through into the dining area, stone worktops and integrated

appliances. The house has been extended at the rear into a wide sunny garden which can be accessed via French doors from two different zones. There is also a useful cellar.

Upstairs there are four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The master bedroom suite occupies the whole converted loft space, with French windows to a south-facing balcony and an en suite shower/WC. There are two excellent guest double bedrooms on the first floor, one with an entire wall of wardrobes, and a fourth bedroom to the front.

The owner is also selling a nearby double garage, priced at £125,000.

With a stylish double reception room, this mid-terrace Victorian house of 1,788 square feet has five double bedrooms and two bathrooms.

It is superbly presented on one of Putney’s most sought after river roads.

The house has been sympathetically extended and modernised to a high standard throughout by its current owners. The ground floor comprises an elegant double reception room, a 22ft stylish kitchen/family room and a guest WC. There are five bedrooms and two bathrooms, one of which is an en suite, on the upper floors.

There is also a utility room and eaves storage.

Rotherwood Road runs from the convenient and fashionable Lower Richmond Road directly to the picturesque Putney Embankment and the River Thames. The property is close to a number of highly regarded primary schools.

Rotherwood Road, Putney, SW15, £1,600,000, Warren 020 8780 1100

Bennerley Road, Between the Commons, £1.65m, John Thorogood 020 7228 7474

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Newly refurbished Situated in this attractive area of Wandsworth, this three bedroom terraced property has been newly refurbished throughout to produce a clean, bright and comfortable home

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urrently it is spread over two floors, but there is potential to add a loft, subject to planning consents. As well as the three bedrooms there is a family bathroom, a separate reception room and an open-plan kitchen dining room which opens out onto a smartly presented garden.

The property also has a guest WC and small front garden.

The street is delightful and is part of a sought-after enclave, within walking distance of Earlsfield station – with

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There is an excellent range of local cafés, bars and restaurants, both on Garratt Lane and in Wandsworth itself, with lots of green open space to be found on Wandsworth Common. The house is located only a few roads away from the highly regarded Floreat and Swaffield Primary Schools.

Aslett Street, Guide Price £1,000,000, John D Wood & Co 020 3369 4329

“The street is delightful and is part of a sought-after enclave, within walking distance of Earlsfield station”

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All bedrooms have plentiful storage and there are two en suites as well as a family bathroom and a shower room. The top floor reception room has a dual aspect and is a bright and impressive space. It benefits from two terraces and has views of the river Thames.

Altogether there is 2,766 square feet of living space arranged over five floors.

There is 24 hour security with responsive security guards, monitored CCTV and gated/controlled entry as well as a day porter who manages the key waiver, receives parcels/deliveries,

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Chelsea Harbour was built in the late 1980s by P&O and is a popular mixed-use development comprising with luxury residential apartments and houses, a five star hotel, offices and the Design Centre with cafés around the marina. The marina, with its luxury yachts and speedboats, is accessible at high tide.

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“It is ideally placed for the shops and restaurants of Chelsea and Fulham and close to the famous King’s Road and Sloane Square”

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n the ground floor, off the impressive hallway with its superb feature staircase, there are two formal reception rooms to the front of the house and a family room, a versatile study/TV room, and a state of the art kitchen/breakfast room. The kitchen has hand-made units by Tom Howley and top of the range Miele appliances.

The kitchen and family room each have three sets of double doors to the terrace and garden. On the lower ground floor there is a cinema room, a small room suitable as a gym, a shower room and a temperature controlled wine cellar. There is also a utility/laundry room on this floor.

Upstairs, over two floors there are six double bedroom suites including an enormous and beautifully appointed master suite with doors to a balcony overlooking the garden, with the luxury of a large his-and-hers bespoke dressing room and twin bath/shower rooms, plus a spacious games room.

To the rear there is a secluded landscaped garden with a wide sandstone terrace leading to a lawn

with shrub borders with a watering system. The house has the security of a high front wall with twin remote controlled gates with video entry to the extensive driveway with parking for a number of cars. There is also a large single car garage to the side of the house.

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he election result brought a degree of political certainty which has been reflected in the pick-up in business since the start of this year.

Estate agents in London and the south-east report a significant uptick in viewings, with a similar surge in the number of sellers putting their homes up for sale.

The industry is hoping that 2020 continues to see an improved market and favourable conditions.

There is renewed speculation about a cut in interest rates. We certainly don’t expect rates to move a great deal this year, if at all, and we don’t expect them to rise.

As far as lending is concerned, the prime residential market remains extremely competitive. The big lenders with the big balance sheets will continue to dominate, such as HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds, Nationwide and Santander. It is increasingly difficult for smaller lenders to compete in the residential space. There are still some opportunities for lenders who are nimble and provide a decent service.

Other lenders have to work out how they can attract business. If they can’t compete on price, they need to innovate. That doesn’t mean they will dive down the quality curve but may be adept at moving criteria, pricing and service – all good news for borrowers.

BOOM TIME

The housing “boom” started even before the general election gave Boris Johnson such a big majority, according to figures from the Bank of England showing that mortgage lending rose by £400 million in December than in the year before. The figures for the number of mortgages approved in December was its highest level in over two years, despite suggestions at the time that uncertainty around the result of the election – and thus continuing chaos around Brexit – was freezing the number of applications. Net mortgage borrowing grew to £4.6billion in December, some £400million more than the average for the previous six months, according to the bank’s Money and Credit report.

23% of all “specialist” mortgage cases are from selfemployed applicants

GARETH LOWMAN, SPF PRIVATE CLIENTS

The rise in mortgage lending in December, to a two-year high

The maximum age to which Hinckley and Rugby building society will consider a mortgage applicant’s pension

£400m

A HELPING HAND Nationwide building society has offered a helping hand to so-called mortgage prisoners who are stuck on expensive rates and cannot remortgage because they do not meet lending criteria which are stricter than when they took out the loan. Britain’s biggest mutual has cut the required amount a borrower must earn to qualify for a like-for-like remortgage by almost a third. Nationwide said that it could accept more people as long as they were not hoping to borrow any more than they owed on their existing mortgage with a different lender. It could help those stuck on expensive standard variable rates with inactive or unregulated lenders.

Best Buy Mortgages

FIXED RATES

Lender

Rate

Until

Reversionary Rate

APR

Max. LTV

HLC

ERC

Product Fee

Exit Fee

Notes

Halifax

1.14%

3/31/2022

4.24%

3.8%

60%

n/a

1.3/0.9% until 31/03/2022 10% overayments p.a. without penalty

£1499 Product Fee

-

Mx £1m. Min loan £250k.

Purchase Only.

Halifax

1.24%

3/31/2022

4.24%

3.9%

75%

n/a

1.4/1% until 31/03/2022 10% overayments p.a. without penalty

£1499 Product Fee

-

Mx £1m. Min loan £250k.

Purchase Only.

HSBC

1.79%

3/31/2022

4.19%

4.0%

90%

n/a

2% / 1% until 31/03/2022 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£999 Product Fee

-

Mx £400k. Free valuation.

Free legals for remortgages.

Virgin Money

1.46%

5/1/2025

4.99%

3.7%

65%

n/a

4.5% until 01/05/2025 10% overayments p.a. without penalty

£1495 Product Fee

-

Mx £1m. Cashback for purchases. Free valuation & legals for remortgages.

TSB

2.19%

5/31/2030

4.24%

3.2%

60%

n/a

6/6/6/6/6/5/4/3/2/1% until 31/05/2030 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£995 Product Fee

-

Mx £1m. Free valuation.

Free legals for remortgages.

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money

The forgotten few Duncan Farmer champions the selfemployed as the budget approaches

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t will be interesting to see in next month’s budget whether the government comes good on a pledge made in the Queen’s Speech to give key workers and local people a 30 per cent discount on the price of their first home.

Robert Jenrick, the housing secretary, suggested that contributions made to local authorities by developers when they seek planning permission for projects would be used to fund the proposal called First Homes. Labour said that the plan should be taken with a pinch of salt because it would be prohibitively expensive.

It could also be argued that successive governments have bent over backwards to help first-time buyers, often with the result of enriching housebuilders and their executives and leaving young people paying over the odds to live in identikit homes.

One sector of the market the budget could help – and it probably would not cost very much – is to make it easier for self-employed people to get a mortgage.

There are 4.8 million of us, making up 15 per cent of the working population, but according Financial Reporter it is easier for pensioners to get a mortgage than people who work for themselves.

It said that according to research from Trussle, an online mortgage broker, the self-employed make up 23 per cent of all “specialist” cases received by lenders, but approval rates are up to 14 per cent lower than other groups.

Its figures show that approval rates for pensioners (86 per cent) and those with bad credit (89 per cent) eclipse those for the self-employed (76 per cent).

Its research suggested that almost three out of ten self-employed mortgage applicants and borrowers thought that considering future earning potential or projections would be fairer than considering past income and employment history. A quarter thought that having a specific financial test for the selfemployed would level the playing field.

Miles Robinson, head of mortgages at Trussle, said: “The government encourages entrepreneurship, but the mortgage industry is not keeping pace with how fast the self-employed sector is expanding. This group is being let down time and time again with a challenging and confusing mortgage journey, which is resulting in fewer mortgages being approved by lenders.”

The figures also showed that firsttime buyers had the best approval rates overall at 90 per cent. How much more help do they need?

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APR

Max. LTV

HLC

ERC

Tracker over base until 4.24% 30/06/2022

3.7%

60%

n/a

1% / 0.5% until 31/03/2022 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£995 Product Fee

-

Mx £1m. Cashback.

Purchase Only

Tracker over base until 4.24% 30/06/2022

3.9%

75%

n/a

1% / 0.5% until 31/03/2022 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£995 Product Fee

-

Mx £1m. Cashback.

Purchase Only

4.19%

4.0%

90%

n/a

None

£999 Product Fee

-

Mx £400k. Free Valuation.

Free legals for remortgages.

n/a

2.0%

50%

n/a

None

£999 Product Fee

£125

Mx £2m. Free Valuation.

Free legals for remortgages.

Lender

Rate

Until

Natwest

1.24%

Natwest

1.32%

HSBC

2.09%

Tracker over base for 24 months

Coventry BS

1.95%

Variable rate for term (not linked to Base Rate)

Rev. Rate

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What’s on...

Upcoming events in your area this month

LONDON BOOK & SCREEN WEEK Various venues, Mon 9-Sun 15 Mar The capital’s biggest ever celebration of books, and the films, TV programmes and virtual worlds they’ve inspired. It unites readers, writers, gamers and film fans, with hundreds of events taking place across the capital that celebrate stories and the written word in all its forms. www.londonbookandscreenweek.co.uk

BATTERSEA SPRING ART FAIR Evolution, Battersea Park, Thur 12-15 Sun Mar Affordable Art Fair is the go-to place for experienced collectors and firsttime art buyers alike. Browse 1,000s of contemporary artworks priced between £50 and £6,000, bringing together over 100 galleries from all over the globe. www.affordableartfair.com/fairs/ battersea-spring

Gated development

ST PATRICK’S DAY

MUM’S THE WORD

Trafalgar Square, Sun 15-Tue 17 Mar More than 125,000 revellers are set to enjoy a lively parade of music and ceilidh dancing. Plenty of things to entertain the children plus an Irish folk show, film festival and Irish walking tours. Also traditional dishes from the Irish Street Food Market. www.london.gov.uk/ events/2020-93-15/london-stpatricks-day festival-2020

Morden Hall Park, Sat 14, 21 and Sun 15, 22 Mar, 11am-4pm Make a gift for mum that just keeps growing. You’ll get to plant up your very own flower and decorate its pot for a present she’ll never forget. £4 per pot, no need to book. www.nationaltrust. org.uk

According to property guru Phil Spencer the garden is nearly as important when buying a home as a fantastic kitchen.

While the kitchen is the hub of the home space to relax amid greenery is also a prime requirement. At Lawrie Park Place in leafy Upper Sydenham, most of the 27 detached four and five bedroom homes have been snapped up by eager buyers.

Now only five homes remain. The popular four bedroom Darwin has a massive 28ft plus kitchen/living/dining room with bi-fold doors to the garden. There is also a large square shaped sitting room on the ground floor and upstairs are four bedrooms, two en suite bathrooms and one family bathroom.

The Albert design is also still available. This house is spread over three floors and has a very spacious living dining room and, a rarity in a new home, a separate kitchen with space for a breakfast table. There are two bedrooms on the first floor, the master bedroom having an en suite and his-and-hers walk-in dressing areas with plenty of wardrobe space and a study. On the second floor are two large bedrooms and a family bathroom. Better still, the traditionally built houses at Lawrie Park Place are still at 2019 prices.

Lawrie Park Place, Sydenham, from £1,095,000, www.lawrieparkplace.co.uk, Pedder 020 8001 1454

BRITISH BAROQUE: POWER AND ILLUSION Tate Britain until Sun Apr 19 In the first ever exhibition to focus on baroque culture in Britain. From the Restoration of Charles II in 1660 to the death of Queen Anne in 1714, the exhibition explores the rich connections between art and power. The show includes many new discoveries and works displayed in public for the first time. www.tate.org.uk Jan Siberechts, View of Chatsworth

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The latest news, comments and a collection of contemporary developments and conversions

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New homes update Tim Banks, CEO Octagon, looks at the effects of new optimism in the property market

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ast year finished with a gripping General Election that seems to have brought optimism to all areas of the property market, including the very top end. But in order to best support growth this year and beyond, the new government will need to progress swiftly on clarifying a few proposals that have been left hanging – like the Stamp Duty conundrum. If it is going up for certain categories of buyers, like overseas purchasers – this certainly would affect the premium sector of our market, who may well look elsewhere to invest.

The renewed confidence in the property market has certainly been reflected in our early sales successes this year, where at Bishops Row, our exclusive collection of townhouses on the Thames, two homes were reserved in January. The super-sized properties sit across five storeys, each with numerous reception rooms, including a media room, innovative lower courtyard garden – along with views across the River Thames and Barnes Wetlands Centre.

Meanwhile, at our new flagship development Broadoaks Park in West Byfleet, we have had a busy start to the year, with reservations continuing to come through across the range of homes, from two-bedroom apartments through to 6/7 bedroom family houses. We are looking forward to opening an on-site show home this Summer.

We are continuing to build the super-mansions that we have become synonymous with, with Hampton Place on the Wentworth Estate set to launch in the coming months. The six-bedroom, three-storey property of grandiose proportions has our signature neo-Georgian finish, whilst interiors are designed to be truly indulgent. As well as six reception rooms,

the house features a lift, leisure complex with indoor pool, jacuzzi and steam room, a master suite with “his and her” bathrooms and dressing rooms, and an elegant “sky lounge” with balcony and views over the one acre south facing garden.

As our pipeline grows further, we are delighted to announce some new appointments in the Octagon team. Nick Riggs, former Senior Director at Deloitte has come on board as our Finance Director, and will be working closely with the Board on setting the strategy for growth for the brand.

We have also launched an in-house interior design service, with the appointment of Rachel Hall as Interior Designer.

Rachel has over 20 years’ experience in the design industry and a full interior design service is something we’ve been looking to create for some time, to offer clients a complete turn-key service. Also joining is Francesca Dent, Interiors Client Liaison, who will be working alongside Rachel and the team.

Hampton Place, a six bedroom super-home on the prestigious Wentworth Estate, also enjoys a leisure complex with indoor pool, jacuzzi and steam room, as well as a south facing ‘Sky Lounge’

A further two homes have been reserved at Bishops Row, Fulham, and viewings have been high across all Octagon developments – showing new confidence in the property market

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new homes FAIR SHARES

Colourful vibe B

alham’s new Tramyard development is a riot of glorious colours including bright oranges other vibrant hues.

The Tramyard by Joseph Homes, asked interior designer Honky to introduce some key vintage pieces of furniture that nod to the history of the site, one of London’s last working tram depots.

Set on Balham High Road, The Tramyard is the latest development from industry innovator, Joseph Homes, whose ‘Live Well’ concept aims to build better homes using environmentally friendly materials, mood-enhancing lighting and sustainable construction methods. Vegan non-toxic paints will appeal to the environmentallyconscious buyer.

Amy Broad, interior designer at Honky, says: “Muted pastels are in dusky chalk pink in the master bedroom and it’s great to mix this with earthy, autumnal tones such as terracotta red and mustard yellow. It’s important to make sure the colour reflects the energy of the space.”

The Tramyard includes one, two and three bedroom homes using the latest advances in sustainability, design and technology. The homes include low volatile organic compound materials, pollen filters to alleviate hay fever, as well as mechanical ventilation and heat recovery to ensure clean, filtered air.

Each apartment has private outside space with communal gardens and large floor-to-ceiling windows.

Sean Ruane, Sales Director of Joseph Homes, says: “Balham is full of environmentally-conscious people who support the independent shops so we wanted our interiors to reflect that. We are finding that today’s buyers are increasingly aware of how their new homes can make an impact on the environment, as well as their own wellbeing.”

The Tramyard is a 10-minute walk from Balham underground and over ground Stations, with the Northern line giving fast access into the city. Some flats are available on the London Help to Buy scheme.

With shares available from just a quarter, this shared ownership scheme at Radley House, Prince of Wales Drive, Battersea, comprises 22 desirable one and two bedroom apartments available through Clarion Housing.

The Windsor Apartments are in a convenient position just 180 metres from Battersea Park, an oasis of calm in one of London’s fastest-developing and most dynamic quarters. In addition, the development has 2.5 acres of new, landscaped, public open space with pedestrian access to Battersea Park through its own reclaimed railway arch.

The design is balanced harmoniously with extensive landscaped communal gardens that introduce an appealing corridor of natural tranquility. Shared Ownership is an excellent way for people to take their first step onto the property ladder. Buyers can go for a share of between 25% and 75% of the property’s value and pay a subsidised rent on the remainder.

A key advantage is that partowners have a security of tenure that renting cannot offer. The idea is that over time the buyer increases his/her share of the property up to 100%. A small deposit is needed and then a mortgage on the share to be bought.

In line with government priorities, people who live or work in the area get first pick of the Shared Ownership homes.

Windsor Apartments, Battersea, Prince of Wales Drive, Battersea, SW11, from £150,000 to £200,000 shared ownership, Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward 020 8131 6397

The Tramyard, Balham High Road, Balham, SW12, from £499,995, www.tramyard-balham.co.uk or 0208 712 2918

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NO TWO CLIENTS OR HOMES ARE THE SAME Founded in 1980, Octagon pioneered the concept of luxury housebuilding with a straightforward, but revolutionary idea: build a select number of exceptional homes in the very best locations.

T H E U LT I M AT E DESIGN

BUILD

Around 15 years ago, Octagon launched the ultimate design and build service, Octagon Bespoke, working closely with clients to start their self-build projects completely from scratch.

The Octagon Bespoke division is incredibly unique, in that they are able to offer clients support from the very first steps of finding

a plot of land and obtaining local planning permissions – sometimes demolishing their current home and replacing with a brand new property – to design, specification, and everything in between. The skilled team are also able to facilitate a major renovation or extension – the possibilities are endless, and they approach every potential project as a brand new challenge.

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Octagon Bespoke Director, John Pope explains; “It’s very difficult to summarise the Bespoke division, as the day to day really is so varied!

We could be designing a beautiful eight bedroom family home in Weybridge, renovating a Victorian townhouse in Mayfair, or extending a penthouse apartment on the banks of the Thames. Every client and every home is different, hence why we call it Bespoke.

“We’ve had clients come to us after they’ve been refused planning permission multiple times, and, with their consent, our team has made some vital changes and we’ve been given the green light from local Councils. Our reputation within London and the Home Counties is new build, because that’s what the majority of our speculative homes have been in the past. But we’ve recently completed a historical renovation on a Grade II* listed building in the heart of Wimbledon alongside English Heritage – we can do it all.”

While no ‘typical’ client, the Bespoke team do get a lot of repeat customers – those who have previously bought a speculative home, and a few years later would like to create their own Bespoke project, or are perhaps considering a complete remodel or extension of their Octagon home. “We’ve had some clients arrive at meetings

with scrapbooks and fabric samples and images of their artwork”, John explains, “which is actually brilliant for the team, as it helps to give a real insight into what it is they’re looking for from their home, as well as their style and taste.

“Others are more hands off – they’ve seen an Octagon property they like (we often take potential clients around our recently completed homes, to give them an idea of our finishes and standards), and bar some minor changes, they would like us to build a similar house on their plot of land.”

One of the biggest joys – and challenges – is that no two homes are the same, nor are any two clients.

At Octagon, we have over 40 years experience and an unrivalled reputation for building spectacular, one-of-a kind homes to the highest standard of luxury.

Our discreet bespoke service takes clients on a journey from planning stages through to handing over the keys, with our in-house experts on hand every step of the way.

Octagon Bespoke can help you transform your vision into something truly unique.

Bespoke projects start from £1m.

“Working to the client’s brief is the most important thing, and can be especially difficult if they don’t know what it is they want – there can be a lot of reading between the lines, but with such an experienced team, we’re always full of suggestions and ideas that we think will work.”

Octagon Bespoke undertakes projects from £1m. Visit www.octagonbespoke.co.uk or call 0208 481 7500.

0208 481 7500 | OCTAGONBESPOKE.CO.UK

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Fantastic four C

oombe View is an exciting, new gated development comprising just four exquisite Georgian Style 4/5-bedroom residences, with video entry system.

Next door is a fantastic plot with full planning permission for a detached dwelling accessed via a private gated driveway.

All the homes have south-facing gardens and off-street parking, golf course views and sophisticated interiors.

They are within walking distance of Richmond Park and in Coombe, the prestigious and highly sought after neighbourhood in the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames. There are direct transport links to Central London and a wealth of state and independent schools nearby as well as two golf courses.

The homes provide a perfect blend of comfort, style and elegance with living space from about 2,500 square feet.

They site nestles between Kingston town centre and the neighbouring Richmond, both renowned for their excellent shopping facilities, bars and restaurants. Trains from Norbiton Station get to Waterloo in less than 30 minutes.

The homes have exceptionally high specifications with beautiful herringbone wooden flooring, high ceilings, double glazed sash windows and sumptuous Eaton Square silk touch carpeting, alongside underfloor heating to the ground floor and all bathrooms.

Complementing the luxury German kitchens, are appliances by Miele, a wine cooler, a 3-in-1 boiling tap by industry leading Quooker and quartz work surfaces.

Coombe View, George Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Coombe Residential, 020 8947 9393

ZONE TWO Peckham Place is pitched as the ideal home for first time buyers. Notting Hill Genesis unveiled a stylishly striking new two-bedroom show apartment recently, saying that selected homes are available with a London Help to Buy loan.

The flats are in a prime location in what is becoming one of London’s most sought after Zone 2 districts, in Peckham. First-time buyers can move in using just a 5% deposit.

Dressed by designers, Precious McBane, the new show home at Peckham Place shows the appeal of the contemporary collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments. All of the homes feature a sophisticated design in a variety of spacious and flexible layouts.

Many homes also have a paved terrace or a private balcony.

Meriel Scott, Director of Precious McBane, says: “We wanted to provide a design that would appeal to a wide range of buyers, from young single professionals, families, couples and sharers, while highlighting how versatile these contemporary apartments are.”

The vibrant South East London district of Peckham is taking on the likes of Shoreditch and Dalston in its appeal to fashion-conscious, creative Londoners, with restaurants, rooftop bars, theatre, art and film. Peckham Place is 10 minutes from Peckham Rye station and in eight minutes from Queen’s Road Station.

Peckham Place, from £440,000, Notting Hill Genesis on 020 3813 7388, or www.peckhamplace.com

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esigned by Sir Philip Dowson, this unique Grade II 3 to 4-bedroom house is one the finest examples of modern residential architecture in London The special mid-century modern house was designed for Sir Jack Zunz, the engineer behind the roof of the Sydney Opera House, in the 1960s. It stands in a generous garden, near the top of the private Drax Avenue, within easy reach of Wimbledon Common and the Village.

The house has been given a Grade II listing by English Heritage, calling it a “a wellcrafted, meticulously planned private house... using high quality materials throughout”.

It has about 2,588 square feet of internal space. The imposing and high-ceilinged living room, with full-height glazing on both sides creating an outstanding reception space, is particularly impressive.

There are three good sized bedrooms, a sitting room, a dining area and fitted kitchen, arranged over two floors. There is also a large private roof terrace off the main bedroom and gardens to the side and rear off the property as well as a car port and plenty of storage space.

Planning permission was granted in 2014 to add side and rear extensions. Although now lapsed, the plans remain on the London Borough of Merton and could be revived. By extending to the side of house two further bedrooms, a sizeable reception room and a larger kitchen could be added. The designs for this extension were drawn up by Professor Richard Frewer, a highly-regarded architect who worked on the design for the original house with Sir Phillip Dowson.

There are excellent schools in the area including The Rowans and King’s College School, both within walking distance. Currently a very significant amount of investment is going into the redevelopment of the area, particularly on the Atkinson Morley Hospital site which has been transformed into an impressive collection of highquality houses and apartments. Central London can be reached via the Wimbledon or Raynes Park Stations with Waterloo about 15 minutes away.

Drax Avenue Wimbledon, London SW20, £1,995,000, 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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POA

An early release of 4 out of an exclusive collection of 13 newly built Freehold houses set in a secure, private courtyard development in Wimbledon, one of London’s finest locations, situated on high ground overlooking South West London and beyond. Well balanced accommodation finished to a luxurious standard includes the benefit of kitchen/breakfast rooms, family rooms and contemporary design with the perfect mix of modern and leafy surroundings all with private gardens, garages or off-street parking. Houses in early release 5.6.7 and 9.

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Wimbledon

£2,950,000

A sympathetically refurbished and extended Edwardian semi-detached house appointed and equipped to a high specification to incorporate a self-contained two bedroom apartment situated close to Wimbledon Park, the Village, shops and the station Entrance hall • reception room • superb kitchen/dining/family room with terrace • master bedroom suite with roof terrace • 3 further double bedroom suites • decked and glazed terraces • southerly garden • gated parking for 2 cars

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Wimbledon Village

POA

Wimbledon

£2,950,000

Wimbledon

An impressive, newly built house of over 3,200 sq ft (298 sq m) with pp for a basement Drawing room • study • kitchen/breakfast/family room • master bedroom suite • 4 further bedrooms • 3 further bathrooms • garden • OSP • ER/B

£2,750,000

Wimbledon

An attractive, substantial Arts and Crafts house in need of modernisation on a plot of 0.4 acre 2 reception rooms • dining room • study • breakfast room • kitchen • 5 bedrooms • 2 bath/shower rooms • boarded loft • garage & OSP • ER/F

£2,750,000

Wimbledon Common

£2,850,000

Putney Heath

An exceptional Victorian house on an elevated and peaceful position Drawing room • sitting room • sleek kitchen • light basement • 3-4 bedrooms • 3 bath/shower rooms • Easily maintained gardens • parking for 2 cars • ER/C

Tucked away in a small and exclusive mews-style development adjacent to the Common 2 reception rooms • study • conservatory • kitchen/breakfast room • master bedroom suite • 3 further bedrooms • 2 further bath/showers • garage & OSP • ER/D

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Part of a small and exclusive gated development of four house in a quiet setting 2 reception rooms • kitchen/dining/family room • master bedroom suite • 4 further double bedrooms • 3 further bath/shower rooms • landscaped garden • parking for 2 cars • ER/D

£795,000

One of only two apartments in a prestigious building with a private garden Reception room • kitchen/breakfast room • 2 double bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • secluded private rear garden • communal gardens • garage and communal parking • ER/C

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Brilliant design T his exciting contemporary, brand new, five bedroom family home with a design that emphasises light and space, is hidden away down a private drive, behind its own electric gates.

The modern house, designed by award-winning architects Fletcher Crane, is strikingly unique. The entrance hall is both spacious and practical – with a large coat cupboard and ample room for a bench.

The main reception room is quite an exceptional space; flooded with light from the floor to ceiling sliding glass doors leading to the fully south-facing terrace and garden. There is a glass feature fireplace and pale engineered oak floors with underfloor heating. The sleek, open plan kitchen is stunning – with a large central island with casual bar stool seating for five.

There is also a very useful bedroom with a stylish en suite shower room with sliding glass doors to its own private patio. A bright study, a large utility room and cloakroom complete the ground floor.

The bedrooms upstairs all benefit from superb light. The master bedroom has a spacious en suite bathroom with a large roof lantern and an elegant freestanding bath. There are stunning

views over the gardens including some of distant mature trees and a private decked terrace as well as a separate dressing room with another roof lantern.

The family bathroom seems to float above the gardens – with a large freestanding bath and glass shower.

At the far end of the house is another bedroom with an en suite shower room and two more double bedrooms, all with ample bespoke, floor-to-ceiling wardrobes.

The garden is laid to lawn with a wide stone terrace running the width of the house as well as a decked area with built-in seating and storage. The property also includes a separate double garage.

Crown Road is ideally located for several excellent state and independent schools, It’s also convenient for both Kingston Town Centre and Wimbledon where there is an excellent selection of shops, boutiques, restaurants and theatres. The combined 3,200 acres of Wimbledon Common and Royal Richmond Park are also nearby.

Crown Road, Coombeside, New Malden, KT3, £2,350,000, Robert Holmes 020 8947 1100

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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ÂŁ4,750,000

A magnificent, double fronted, recently built Georgian style house set behind its own handsome gates in a sought after location in Wimbledon.

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Coombe Hill

ÂŁ8,950,000

Asquith House is a stunning luxury home, built to an exacting specification in a secluded location in the heart of Coombe Hill Roads estate. Nearly 12,000 square feet with 7 bedrooms and benefitting from superb entertaining space, heated indoor swimming pool and spa facilities.

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Coombe

£1,895,000

Coombe House

£1,595,000

New Malden

£1,749,000

Coombe

£1,950,000

Perfectly positioned at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac with a large sunny, south facing garden backing onto the golf course, this 5 bedroom family house has superb open plan entertaining space.

A bright and particularly appealing family home with an open plan sitting room, conservatory and kitchen/dining room, set on the slopes of Coombe enjoying a secluded west facing garden.

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A charming 4 bedroom family home on one of the prettiest roads in the Coombe House estate. Modern open plan kitchen/family room and conservatory with beautiful views over the pond.

A brilliant family house set behind its own handsome gates - recently extended and completely refurbished with a beautiful large south facing garden and secluded, heated swimming pool.

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Wimbledon Common

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An attractively appointed and beautifully presented detached house with a secluded walled garden in a discreet semi-rural gated setting adjacent to the Common. ER/C

Wimbledon

£3,500 pcm

Refurbished to an exceptional standard, this spacious furnished ground floor apartment is situated in an excellent, quiet and central location between Wimbledon Village and the town centre with the benefit of a garage. Long term or short term. ER/C

Wimbledon

£2,600 pcm

Wimbledon Village

£2,200 pcm

Wimbledon Village

£2,100 pcm

Wimbledon Village

£1,525 pcm

Conveniently located for the town centre and Village this part-furnished two-bedroom two bathroom spacious and light apartment overlooks the beautiful communal gardens to the rear of the building. Underground car park. ER/C

In a prime central Wimbledon Village location and benefitting from two bright double bedrooms, this stylish apartment is a short walk to the Common, all Village amenities and conveniently located for the town centre and transport links. ER/C

Recently refurbished apartment with roof terrace in the heart of Wimbledon Village.

With wooden floors throughout, this property is finished to an impressive standard.

Conveniently located for the Common and Town Centre. ER/E

Situated in the heart of the Village, a top floor bright and airy flat in a quiet block with views over the common and Rushmere Pond. Well located for transports links and all that the Village has to offer. ER/D

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south west ICE-RINK TOO A newly built apartment within the Streatham Hub development that includes a new state of the art leisure centre and Olympic sized ice-rink, next to Streatham station with speedy links to the City and West End via Thameslink.

This smart and practical modern apartment is presented in excellent order and is offered for a quick sale without an ongoing chain. The flat has a 24-hour concierge/security service and secure key fob entry for residents. It is set within contemporary-style landscaped gardens, and the fifth-floor property is flooded with natural light and offers the best of modern convenience living.

There is one double bedroom, a smart luxury bathroom and a wonderful, open-plan reception and kitchen/diner, with wooden flooring, that leads onto a glazed balcony overlooking the gardens.

CHARMING FLAT This two-bedroom, ground floor garden flat is near to the fashionable Northcote Road and just minutes from Clapham Junction station. The period conversion extends across almost 720 square feet and the accommodation is stylish throughout. There is an open-plan reception and kitchen/ breakfast room, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom as well as an attractive and private rear garden.

Derry Court, Streatham High Road, SW16, Winkworth 020 8769 6699

Buckmaster Road, Battersea, SW11, £725,000, Carter Jonas 020 3733 6526

VILLAGE STUNNER This stunning detached house in Wimbledon Village has a wonderful walled garden and is beautifully presented. On the ground floor there is a reception hall, large living room, study and large fitted kitchen/breakfast room with underfloor heating as well as a family area leading to a large terrace.

There is also a utility room leading to the garage and at the front another reception room, which could also be used as a fifth or guest bedroom.

Upstairs the master bedroom has a dressing room and a bathroom. There are three more bedrooms on this floor, all with built-in cupboards, and a smart family bathroom. The house is located in a quiet cul-de-sac a minute’s walk from the Village High Street and close to Wimbledon Common.

Clement Road, Wimbledon Village, SW19, £3,795,000, Knight Frank 020 8946 0026

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AYRES COURT, NEW CHURCH ROAD, CAMBERWELL SE5 ÂŁ575,000 LEASEHOLD OARE, WILTSHIRE ÂŁ2,750,000 FREEHOLD

This stunning, newly built two-bedroom apartment is situated on the third floor of a beautifully maintained purpose-built development, with fantastic views over

An extraordinary andCity. individual country house two in abedrooms stunning location.

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

large, west-facing balcony is a wonderful feature, with far reaching views of the City.

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 Modern Flat/Apartment | 2 Bedrooms | 1 Reception | 2 Bathrooms | Balcony | Very Good Decoration | EPC Rating B

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ST. GEORGES ROAD, KENNINGTON SE1 ÂŁ1,595,000 FREEHOLD OARE, WILTSHIRE ÂŁ2,750,000 FREEHOLD

Arranged over four levels, this Grade II listed Georgian house offers four bedrooms, a double reception, kitchen/dining room, wet room, two bathrooms, a garage

An individual modern country house in a stunning location. originally in 1962 forlevel thefind artist John Merton, Pound is broadlyceiling andextraordinary front and rearand gardens.

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

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Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land Period Terraced House | 4 Bedrooms | 2 Receptions | 3 Bathrooms | Garden | Garage | Good Decoration | EPC Exempt (Listed Property)

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BALVERNIE GROVE SW18 WELL PRESENTED TWO BEDROOM MAISONETTE IN A QUIET RESIDENTIAL AREA. PRIVATE GARDEN. TWO BATHROOMS. CLOSE TO WIMBLEDON PARK. £650,000 leasehold

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WHITE HOUSE VICARAGE CRESCENT SW11 SPLIT LEVEL APARTMENT IN BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED RIVERSIDE DEVELOPMENT. TWO TO THREE BEDROOMS. SECURE GATED. OFF STREET PARKING. £615,000 leasehold

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LUBBOCK ROAD, CHISLEHURST BR7

ÂŁ1,799,950

Remodelled by Minifie Architects, this five/six-bedroom detached home has a remarkably elegant interior, exceptional living space and enjoys revenue from location shoots. Walk to Chislehurst station and superb local schools.

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WAVENEY ROAD, NUNHEAD SE15

£725,000

CARLTON GROVE, PECKHAM SE15

£500,000

Scrumptious Victorian half-house with two-double bedrooms, two receptions and a south-facing garden. Moments from Peckham Rye Park and a short walk to trains at Nunhead and Peckham Rye. Chain free.

This super-cool, contemporary two-bedroom home is just two ticks from Queen’s Road station. It has a private balcony, video entry and a communal roof terrace. Peckham’s shops, bars and restaurants are all within an easy walk.

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ADVERTORIAL FEATURE

Georgian gem A ravishing GII listed Georgian heirloom c.1785 with five (double) bedrooms, two receptions, three bathrooms, a basement apartment, splendid original features and Alan Bennett’s previous bath! Walk to Kennington tube in three-minutes, Westminster in thirty.

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n the right hands, a fine antique is not only celebrated, but carefully preserved. This home is likely the only in the area with an original Georgian pantry—complete with Lambeth Delft tiles and marble shelves. Admirable enhancements are ubiquitous: the lifting of flagstones in the basement (and where appropriate, the addition of reclaimed stone), to lay underfloor heating. The sourcing of skilled plasterers to lime plaster ceilings, of 1950s Italian tiles to match the basement bathroom and of reclaimed Georgian timber to lay in the main reception. A particularly elegant room of regal proportions, the reception has intricate cornicing and a beautifully crafted, hinged sash window that swings open to a flat roof.

Walk to Kennington tube in just three-minutes for Northern Line links (Waterloo, the West End, the City and King’s Cross) or hop on a bus for a

scenic trip into town. The Northern Line extension should be open by next spring, connecting westwards to Battersea. Walkers can reach Westminster, Tate Britain, Tate Modern or Waterloo in around thirty-minutes.

Local primary schools include Henry Fawcett and Crampton (both Ofsted ‘outstanding’) and Keyworth (‘good’).

Older children can apply to Lilian Baylis (‘outstanding’) while across the River is the Grey Coat Hospital (‘outstanding’).

One of the most successful fringe theatres is right opposite the house as is a good pub. Within ten-minutes’ walk are Southwark Playhouse, Newport Street Gallery (Damien’s Hirst’s London HQ), Blue Elephant Theatre and The Oval cricket ground.

Kennington Park Road, SE11, £1,750,000, Roy Brooks 020 8299 3021

“In the right hands, a fine antique is not only celebrated, but carefully preserved”

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Crimsworth Road SW8 £675,000 Leasehold

Leonara Tyson News SE21 £325,000 Leasehold

This fabulous period property comes to market in good condition, offering two double bedrooms and two bathrooms, good size reception room as well as a roof terrace overlooking the London skyline. Close to Vauxhaul BR/Underground Stn and the new Nine Elms Northern line extension.

This modern first floor property provides a modern kitchen and bathroom, benefits from an allocated parking space and is ideally positioned just minutes away from West Dulwich amenities and station.

Orchard Close SE23 £525,000 Freehold

Tritton Road SE21 £400,0000 Leasehold

This modern bungalow offers well-proportioned accommodation throughout, with double bedrooms, large reception room and off-street Parking with Garage.

This well presented period property is found in excellent condition throughout, benefits from a share of freehold and is ideally located within minutes of West Dulwich an Gipsy Hill.

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Dorchester Drive SE24

Guide Price ÂŁ2,150,000 Freehold

Located on one of Herne Hill’s most prestigious roads, this substantial Chain Free bright and airy property offers impressive living space as well as five large bedrooms, two bathrooms, double garage and off street parking for four cars. Excellent transport links can be found from both Denmark Hill O/G and Herne Hill BR stations.

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his substantial and architecturally important Georgian house is Grade II listed, and stands diagonally opposite Dulwich College and is well placed for all the amenities of Dulwich.

The property has been extensively improved and updated by the current owners and has a five bedrooms and three bathrooms with about 5,883 square feet of living space, including an annexe.

Arranged over three floors the accommodation includes a large drawing room, a formal dining room, an informal dining room, a family room, a well equipped kitchen with AGA, breakfast bar and laundry room as well as a WC. On the first floor there is a large master bedroom suite with a bathroom and separate dressing room, as well as another bedroom and a family bathroom. The top floor has a large bedroom which could be converted back to at least two separate rooms.

The large, self-contained annexe is on the ground floor and is currently arranged as a studio room with a kitchenette and separate shower room. This has its own entrance from the additional parking area at the rear of the house with a door that connects to the main house. This area could be converted into staff accommodation, a cinema room or possibly an indoor pool complex subject to planning consent.

There is are electronic gates opening to large carriage drive and parking. At the rear of the house there is more parking space with a shared access for the adjacent former coach house. The large rear garden is mainly laid to lawn.

College Road, Dulwich, £4,950,000, Harvey & Wheeler 020 8693 4321

FOUR BED GEM This double fronted Georgian gem is a truly special home. It has been deftly and sympathetically extended along the rear, and now includes four bright double bedrooms, two beautiful reception rooms, a contemporary bathroom, a super shower room and a full depth kitchen/diner fit for preparing and dining a banquet.

The bespoke kitchen cabinets are enough to win over potential purchasers at first glance, followed by the reclaimed Regency fireplaces and the cast iron schoolhouse style radiators.

The crisp and neutral decor throughout makes for a timelessly tasteful theme and there is a wide and wonderful garden to the rear.

The house stands in a row of Grade II listed properties which means it is surrounded by an enclave of elegant period charm. It is within an easy stroll of the bountiful bustle of world famous Peckham and transport links abound too with Queen’s Road Station, a quick 10-minute morning amble.

Friary Road, Peckham, SE15, £1million, Wooster & Stock 020 7952 0595

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From Pimlico to Peckham – the weird and wonderful happenings in the world of estate agency by Felicity Blair of Roy Brooks

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here is a delicious lull in the market right now.

Having experienced 20 years of ups and downs, it feels like the familiar ‘calm before the storm’, (as I write this on February 13 – it actually is the calm before storm Dennis, due tomorrow!).The storm I am expecting though, is not of nature’s making: it consists completely of properties tumbling onto the market in their droves because the opportunity to sell quickly at a reasonable price in an upwardly mobile market has once again arrived. The only problem is, what to buy!

There is a serious lack of stock – which probably explains why estate agent leaflets are dropping through your door like confetti – inviting you to take up a free market appraisal on the off-chance that you may be selling this year.

Now there may be a fair dollop of wishful thinking in my thoughts today, but short of a new major political disaster (and I do not exclude that this is a real possibility, particularly towards year end), the market is ready to roll, offering buyers and sellers the chance to move on in their lives with a better experience than has been on offer since the referendum. We’re not anticipating major price hikes, just healthy dealings at healthy asking prices.

If you were thinking of trading up in property, now is the time to grab the bull by the horns. Don’t dither or wait to cash in on the idea that your 2 or 3 bed home

may be worth £10k or £20k if you wait a little longer, because the 3 or 4 bed home that you seek will be trading at £40k or £50k more before you know it, and that, as we know, would be a seriously false economy.

Don’t worry either if you haven’t seen anything on the market that floats your boat: a good agent will keep your buyer informed and feeling well-disposed towards you and give you time to look around. The most important thing for you is to find a buyer, secure an offer and encourage your buyer to get surveys underway, putting you in the optimal position to secure the property you are looking for when it plinks into your inbox.

Call your agent now.

An amazing apartment with direct access to a shared, 93-foot garden with a southerly aspect.

It has a roomy kitchen/ diner, original features, its own front door and a very long lease. This indulgent address is near two stations and revered Charter East Dulwich secondary school. Bellenden Road, Peckham, SE15, £625,000, Roy Brooks 020 8299 3021

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to let in South London FAMILY SIZED Located on the prime Lower West Putney Road, this superb and fully extended four bedroom terraced house has a low maintenance private garden. On the ground floor there is an entrance hallway, two interconnecting reception rooms leading through to a modern, fully extended kitchen/dining room with access to the garden and guest WC. Upstairs there are four generous bedrooms and two luxury shower rooms.

Fanthorpe Street is a highly sought after residential road in the heart of Lower West Putney and close to the river, all the amenities on the Lower Richmond Road, the High Street and a number of very good local primary schools.

Fanthorpe Street Putney, SW15, £4,000 pcm, Warren 020 8780 1100

CHARMING SPLIT LEVEL This this stunning two bedroom split level apartment has a double height reception room and a large gallery kitchen with room for a dining, as well as a bathroom.

It is ideally located for Clapham Junction train station and the shops and restaurants of Northcote Road.

Latchmere Road, Clapham Junction, SW11, £2,500 pcm, John D Wood & Co 020 3151 0998

SMART DESIGN This one-bedroom, first floor flat in a Victorian conversion is located in the heart of Streatham Hill and is perfect for a professional single or a couple.

There is a modern shower room, an open plan kitchen/ reception room and an entrance hall with a large storage closet, as well as a communal resident’s garden.

The flat has high ceilings and lots of natural light and is close to all the lively bars and coffee shops on the high road and just moments away from Streatham Hill station with speedy links to London Victoria.

A great deal of thought has gone into the design and presentation of this smart first floor flat which has a wonderful open-plan kitchen/reception room with high ceilings and oak floorboards. The property has been recently refurbished and redecorated in fresh neutrals and has a bright, contemporary interior with practical features such as the large fitted closet in the hallway that houses a washer/ dryer as well as space for hanging clothes and general storage.

Drewstead Road, SW16, £322 per week, Winkworth 020 8769 6699

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et within a gated and portered block, this exceptional apartment of almost 3,500 square foot has substantial entertaining spaces. It has its own private entrance next to its three secure underground parking spaces. From the hallway stairs lead to a large private gym with a separate steam room.

A private lift goes to the substantial reception area with an abundance of natural light. The kitchen is open-plan and fitted to the highest specification throughout with a large dining area and doors to a terrace with views of the river.

There are further stairs leading up to a light-filled games room and an extra entertaining area with sliding doors to two separate roof terraces, one of which has a hot tub.

On the level below the reception room and kitchen are two good-sized double bedrooms. The master bedroom has a

dressing area with built-in wardrobes and a large en suite bathroom with a free standing shower. The second bedroom has an en suite shower room and doors to a roof terrace with river views Mendip Court is a popular riverside development located moments from Wandsworth Bridge and is just a short walk from Clapham Junction station, with direct trains to Waterloo, Victoria and Gatwick airport. There are also frequent buses into central London. Nearby Old York Road and St John’s Road have a great selection of bars, shops and restaurants.

Mendip Court, North Battersea, SW11, £1,995 per week, Marsh & Parsons 020 7228 9292

OVERLOOKING THE COMMON This newly-redecorated, one bedroom flat overlooks Wandsworth Common. It has an attractive reception room to the front, which has a fireplace and built-in alcove storage cupboards and shelves, and a kitchen, with room for a dining table, to the rear. The kitchen has doors onto the side return which leads to the rear paved garden. The large bedroom also has doors onto the side return and there is a smart, modern bathroom.

The cellar has been converted to provide a useful office/work space along with a large storage cupboard.

Bolingbroke Grove is a short walk from Clapham Junction station, with its links into the City and the West End. The bars, restaurants and shops of Northcote Road are close by in addition to the open spaces of Wandsworth Common.

Bolingbroke Grove, Between the Commons, SW11, £1,850 monthly, John Thorogood 020 7228 7474

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Luxury living This amazing new-build home has been developed to an exacting specification to provide a statement address and lifestyle in the seclusion of the Coombe Estate while only 30 minutes from Central London

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squith House has been designed and constructed

by Q Developments whose most recent London home won What House? Awards’ Best Luxury House award, along with Best Interior Design and Best Architecture.

The 12,000 square feet house has formal and informal reception rooms and a bespoke David Linley kitchen.

On the ground floor there is the drawing room, dining room, kitchen/family room, study and garage.

The floors are linked by an extraordinarily stylish central staircase. The first floor houses the master bedroom and three more bedrooms and a staff apartment on a separate wing, accessed by its own staircase.

On the second floor there are three more bedrooms and a games room. The house is surrounded by parkland, being

only five minutes from Richmond Park and Wimbledon Common, while only 30 minutes from central London.

The house has air conditioning and integrated A/V and security systems. There is a 14 metre long indoor swimming pool and a sauna, as well as a fitness suite, entertainment room, wine cellar and games room. The landscaped garden includes a summer house.

Coombe Hill is an exceptional location with a country feel yet close to the shops, restaurants, cafĂŠs and theatres in both Kingston and Wimbledon and is ideally placed for three superb independent schools.

Asquith House, Coombe Estate, Coombe, ROA, Robert Holmes & Company 0208 879 9669

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Bet on this one With a stunning open-plan kitchen/family/ living space opposite Sandown Park Racecourse and within easy walking distance of Esher town centre and the mainline station, this is the ideal detached family home

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he house has four bedrooms, two bathrooms and three reception rooms. The gardens have been landscaped with a walled rear section.

The area is well blessed with good schools – a large number of private and state schools including Claremont Fan Court, Shrewsbury House, Rowan, Esher Church School, the ACS Cobham International School, Reeds and Danes Hill are all close.

There is a fast and frequent service to Waterloo from the local station and the A3 provides direct access to central London, the M25 and the South. Kingston Upon Thames and Guildford are both nearby and have good shopping facilities.

Lower Green Road, Esher, KT10, £1,295,000, Knight Frank 01372 464496

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his fabulous four-bedroom detached family home is on a significant plot a short walk from the station that connects with St Pancras in under an hour.

It is in Headlands, the most desirable part of Kettering, and has three reception rooms plus a kitchen. The generous living room has an impressive fireplace, and the light-filled, free-flowing kitchen/dining/family room offers en-vogue living space and views over the gardens.

There is also a guest cloakroom, utility room and four substantial double bedrooms. Both the master bedroom and the guest bedroom have en suite bathrooms. There’s also a family bathroom. The impressive interior is complemented by gas central heating, UPVC double glazed windows and security alarm system. The entrance hall has parquet wood

block flooring which extends through to the versatile snug.

Outside the grounds are substantial with a deep frontage and a block paved driveway which meanders to a double garage situated in the garden. The significant gardens are home to an array of colourful plantings providing privacy and seclusion. Finally, a cellar provides useful storage.

All in all it is a most desirable and well-connected home ideal for commuters or those looking to escape the hustle of the capital. The restaurant/cultural quarter of Kettering and the town centre, plus a mix of good schools, are moments away.

Headlands, Kettering, NN15, £595,000, Henderson Connellan 01536 417888

STYLISH VICTORIAN This attractive, semi-detached Victorian townhouse with four bedrooms, is in a well-regarded residential street, half a mile from the station and town centre and perfectly placed for Kent’s sought after grammar schools.

The accommodation, over three floors, is light and stylishly presented with generous ceiling heights throughout, sash windows and pretty fireplaces. The contemporary fitted kitchen/dining room with French doors opening directly out to a south-facing enclosed rear garden, is delightful. A paved terrace provides space for entertaining, whilst the upper level is a secure and practical play area, with an artificial lawn and timber raised borders filled with shrubs and herbaceous plants.

The elegant and well-proportioned dual aspect sitting room features decorative plasterwork, a painted carved wood fireplace with a woodburning stove, built-in cupboards to either side and a large sash window to the front. The four good-sized bedrooms (one with a shower room) are arranged over the first and second floors, together with a well-appointed period-style family bathroom.

The centre of Tunbridge Well has shops, theatres, cafés, restaurants and the open space of Calverley Grounds. There are many good private and state schools in the area.

Private and state schools: Princes Street lies between Claremont and St Peter’s Primary Schools. Independent schools include near-by Beechwood Sacred Heart (preparatory and senior), The Mead, Rose Hill and Holmewood House (preparatory), Tonbridge, Sevenoaks and Eastbourne at senior level, with Kent grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge.

Princes Street, Tunbridge Wells, £850,000, Savills 01892 507000

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Sterling Court, Loddington, NN14

Offers in Excess of £725,000

This substantial stone residence is nestled within this exclusive enclave within this most desirable of villages. A driveway providing parking for four cars leads to a double garage, there are wonderful landscaped gardens with far reaching views of rolling countryside. The high specification bespoke interior includes a magnificent reception hall which connects with the living room both with Clearview wood burners. The extensive kitchen/dining room is enjoys the warmth of an AGA offering free flowing en vogue living space as well as elevated views of the gardens and countryside. Upstairs the light filled landing leads to a principal shower room and four double bedrooms, the significant master bedroom with Jack and Jill en suite and Juliet balcony.

Kettering 01536 417888

Orchard Rise, Cranford, NN14

Offers in Excess of £500,000

Enjoying an elevated position, with distant views to the front and views of pasture land to the back, this lovely detached home offers an equally impressive interior. The entrance hall leads to the guest cloakroom, the living room enjoys the warmth of a wood burner, whilst the conservatory is the perfect vantage point from which to admire the view. The kitchen/breakfast room has granite work surfaces whilst the formal dining room offers the option to use as a snug. Upstairs, the bathroom has a roll top bath and separate shower. There are five bedrooms, four of which are double sized, the master with stunning en suite.

Outside a driveway provides parking and access to the garage and the manicured gardens are beautifully kept.

Kettering 01536 417888

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

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SEA VIEWS This beautifully presented twobedroom first floor apartment has impressive far reaching sea and coastal views.

The apartment is ideal as a coastal retreat with potential to lock up and leave, or as a full time family home.

It has a spacious covered balcony providing an all year round outside space and a generous entrance hallway and useful storage cupboards.

The open plan reception/kitchen/ dining area is impressively bright and spacious.

Both bedrooms are doubles and the master bedroom has an en suite shower. In addition there is a family bathroom. The development has useful communal areas for residents including a superb roof terrace with marvellous sea views.

The apartment comes with one allocated parking space and is within walking distance to the Carlyon Bay Hotel and various coastal paths and beaches.

Ocean House, Carlyon Bay, St Austell, PL25, £475,000, Country & Waterside 01872 240999

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deal as a main or holiday home, this immaculately presented house is close to the village in Canford Cliffs and the award-winning sandy bathing beaches.

The stunning, contemporary detached house has spacious and light rooms over three floors. The heart of the house is the kitchen/ dining/day room, ideal for family life and entertaining, with direct access to a large westerly limestone sun terrace extending across the full width of the garden.

The kitchen is extensively fitted with a full range of units and granite work surfaces. Integrated appliances a Siemens’ coffee machine, two ovens, hob, dishwasher, microwave and full height Hotpoint fridge and a separate freezer.

One of the attractive features is the curved island unit housing the main oven and hob. A dome roof window creates additional light. There is also a separate lounge or family room.

There are five double bedrooms, three with balconies, four with fitted wardrobes and the master with an impressive walk-in wardrobe/ dressing room. In addition there are three en suite bath or shower rooms and a family bathroom. There is a landscaped rear garden and a highroofed double garage with a remote control shutter style door.

Branksome Park, Poole, Dorset, BH13, £1,595,000, Savills 01202 708 888

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Describe your property career to date I joined Wooster & Stock as a young(er), freshfaced negotiator in 2006 before being given the opportunity to progress in a management position. After successfully heading up a new office I decided to further my education and obtained a BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying in 2013 and for the past few years have been promoted to Managing Director.

What do you enjoy most about your job and what have been the highlights?

I enjoy being able to work with our clients from the point of the initial valuation right up to the completion of the sale. Having such a great team behind me is crucial in assuring things run smoothly in the office too. We collectively have over 100 years of industry experience with several staff members having worked within the company for over 10 years.

Describe the biggest challenges Brexit has certainly had its challenges. Until recently, buyers were happy enough viewing properties, but many were not ready to commit to a purchase. Some listings were therefore taking longer to sell and vendors were understandably frustrated with the market, especially if they found their dream home and were unable to proceed. Since the election and the New Year our local market has changed dramatically with a 30% increase in new buyer enquiries.

Luke Bishop, Managing Director, Wooster & Stock

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

Be prepared to work hard and be diligent. Also, being honest when dealing with clients and buyers is key to creating good relationships. It can sometimes feel like you’re spinning plates; as soon as one sale is running smoothly, the next one starts to slow down – being able to prioritise and multi-task effectively is crucial.

What advice do you have for homebuyers in the current market?

Having a good mortgage broker on hand can really help when making offers. As estate agents we need to do our due diligence on all offers made so an Agreement in Principle and a chat with a broker can help when the market is moving so quickly. Choosing a good solicitor is also key. It can make all the difference between a drawn out transaction and a relatively painless one. It is tempting to go with one of the cheaper options but do your research and go with one that has the best reviews.

What sets south London apart?

South London is such a great place to be. It’s vibrant, diverse and well connected. Combine this with stunning architecture, plenty of amenities, good schools and lots of green spaces and it becomes clear why so many people choose to settle here.

What do you think lies ahead for the south London market?

Given the increase in first time buyer leads, and current homeowners wanting to move locally, I suspect the market will move upwards as there is a shortage of new properties compared to the high level of demand.

Recent highs, recent lows?

Achieving £40k over the asking price following multiple bids on a flat that many other agents had undervalued! As for a low, I always find it difficult when buyers lose out on a property of their dreams.

What is your top location south of the river?

It’s got to be Camberwell Grove. The street has an impressive collection of architecture with Regency, Georgian and Victorian homes all making an appearance, along with a few celebrities too.

Shenley Road, SE5 An elegant and spacious split level two bedder close to Denmark Hill and Peckham Rye stations, spread over the ground and upper ground floors of a perfectly placed period property. The current owners have created a stylish, spacious and ingeniously laid out living environment with neutral decor and plush fixtures and fittings. £595,000

Wooster & Stock 020 7952 0595

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

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

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

124 Balham High Rd, Balham SW12 020 3792 0992 balham.sales@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

124 Balham High Rd, Balham SW12 020 3792 3631 balham.lettings@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

Barnes 48 Barnes High Street SW13 020 3728 2288 barnes@foxtons.co.uk www.foxtons.co.uk

56 Barnes High Street SW13 020 3371 3130 barnes@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.com

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

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

Battersea & Nine Elms Unit C1 Vista, 346 Queenstown Road SW8 020 3642 9711 battersea@knightfrank.co.uk www.knightfrank.co.uk

Brixton

Knight Frank

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

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

21 Battersea Square SW11 020 7771 7100 battersea@first-union.co.uk www.first-union.co.uk

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

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

501 Battersea Park Rd, Battersea SW11 020 3151 4251 battersea@johndwood.co.uk www.johndwood.co.uk

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

172 Lavender Hill SW11 020 7978 5800 sales.battersea@lauristons.com lettings.battersea@lauristons.com www.laursitons.com

134 Northcote Road SW11 020 7978 4404 battersea@palacegateestates.co.uk www.palacegateestates.co.uk

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

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

Camberwell 17A Nunhead Green SE15 020 7952 0595 nun@woosterstock.co.uk www.woosterstock.co.uk

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

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

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

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

Clapham

THRESHER OWEN Estate Agents

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

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

Letting Specialists

Management Services

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

est.1991

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

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Visit these agents for properties in South London East Sheen 27-31 The Pavement SW4 020 7498 8686 clapham@hamptons-int.com www.hamptons.co.uk

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

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

Coombe Hill 44 Abbeville Road, Clapham SW4 020 3280 3514 clapham.sales@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk 259 Coombe Lane SW20 020 8947 9393 hani@coomberesidential.com www.coomberesidential.com Sales – 11 The Polygon SW4 020 3667 6750 robert.french@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.com 360 Coombe Lane, Wimbledon SW20 020 8947 9833 enquiries@robertholmes.co.uk www.robertholmes.co.uk

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

Dulwich Village

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

Earlsfield

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

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

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

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

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

1 The Polygon SW4 020 7720 5588 clapham@palacegateestates.co.uk www.palacegateestates.co.uk

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

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

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

298a Upper Richmond Road West SW14 020 8018 7777 mrandall@savills.com www.savills.com

370 Garratt Lane SW18 020 8879 6205 earlsfield@palacegateestates.co.uk www.palacegateestates.co.uk

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

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

Kennington 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

292-294 Kennington Road SE11 020 3792 3070 skennington.lettings@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

Sales – 299 Kennington Road SE11 020 7587 0600 kennington@winkworth.co.uk www.winkworth.co.uk

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Directory Richmond Lettings – 299 Kennington Road SE11 020 7587 0600 kennington@winkworth.co.uk www.winkworth.co.uk

81-83 Lower Richmond Road, West Putney SW15 020 3280 3558 westputney.sales@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

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

188 Upper Richmond Road SW15 020 8780 8780 sales.putney@lauristons.com lettings.putney@lauristons.com www.lauristons.com

Nunhead 198 Upper Richmond Road SW15 020 8780 6111 cbell@savills.com www.savills.com 145 Evelina Road, Nunhead SE15 020 3206 3063 post@roybrooks.co.uk www.roybrooks.co.uk

Peckham 17A Nunhead Green SE15 020 7952 0595 nun@woosterstock.co.uk www.woosterstock.co.uk

Putney

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

Southfields 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

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

Raynes Park

1 Putney Hill, Putney SW15 020 3280 3545 putneyhill.sales@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

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

21 Replingham Rd, Southfields SW18 020 3151 4310 southfields@johndwood.co.uk www.johndwood.co.uk

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

Streatham

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

Tooting

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

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

29-31 Upper Tooting Road SW17 020 8767 3655 tooting_sales@marshandparsons.co.uk www.marshandparsons.co.uk

Tooting Bec inc.

Rampton Baseley inc Heaver, 255 Balham High Road SW17 020 8767 7079 heaversales@ramptonbaseley.com www.ramptonbaseley.com

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

Wandsworth

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

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

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Visit these agents for properties in South London Wandsworth – Between the Commons 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

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

Wandsworth Common 19 Bellevue Road SW17 020 8767 7711 wandsworth@carterjonas.co.uk www.carterjonas.co.uk

324 Trinity Road SW18 020 3151 4263 wandsworth@johndwood.co.uk www.johndwood.co.uk

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

30 Bellevue Road SW17 020 3846 0999 wandsworthsales@ramptonbaseley.com wandsworthlettings@ramptonbaseley.com www.ramptonbaseley.com

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

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

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

New Homes – 53 Wimbledon Hill Road Wimbledon SW19 020 8879 9099 newhomes@lauristons.com www.lauristons.com

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

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

5 Church Rd, Wimbledon SW19 020 3151 4293 wimbledon@johndwood.co.uk www.johndwood.co.uk

1 High Street SW19 020 8971 8111 jmorrison@savills.com www.savills.com

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

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

Sales & Lettings – 53 Wimbledon Hill Road, Wimbledon SW19 020 8946 9468 sales.wimbledon@lauristons.com lettings.wimbledon@lauristons.com www.lauristons.com

ABELS WORLDWIDE REMOVALS UK RESIDENTIAL, EUROPEAN & INTERNATIONAL MOVING

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Guide price £3,500,000 Knight Frank Cobham & London charles.davenport@knightfrank.com 01932 964156 julia.robotham@knightfrank.com 02078 615390

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Guide price £1,625,000 Knight Frank Cobham james.harvey@knightfrank.com 01932 964156

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