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REVIEW LONDON PROPERTY

Exclusive London homes for sale & rent APRIL 2012

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Gold rush Medal winner’s home

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Chelsea Fulham & Parsons Green Kensington & Holland Park Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Mayfair Notting Hill & Bayswater West Chelsea & South Kensington

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De Vere Gardens | Kensington | W8 2660 sq ft (247.11 sq m)

Kensington

A wonderful four bedroom flat occupying approximately 2660 sq ft with excellent entertaining space on the third floor of this impressive portered building.

kensington@struttandparker.com

JSA Alex Stroud

Asking price £5,200,000 Share of Freehold

020 7938 3666 07584 038 000

Thornwood Gardens | Kensington | W8 1,543 sq ft (143.3 sq m)

Kensington

An exceptional two bedroom apartment occupying approximately 1,543 sq ft with two underground parking spaces and 24 hour porterage.

kensington@struttandparker.com

020 7938 3666

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Durward House | Kensington | W8 649 sq ft (60.3 sq m)

Kensington

A charming and beautifully presented one bedroom flat on the ground floor of this well maintained portered building.

kensington@struttandparker.com

020 7938 3666

Priory Mansions | Chelsea | SW10 1141 sq ft (106 sq m)

West Cheslea

A meticulously refurbished three bedroom flat situated in this well run period mansion building.

westchelsea@struttandparker.com

020 7373 1010

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MARKET VIEW Competitive bidding. Be ready for action but don’t pay well over the odds, advises Robert Bailey.

NEWS La dolce vita. Italians overtake Russians as prime London’s biggest foreign buyers, reports Cheryl Markosky.

FINANCE Small business. A new mortgage will make it easier for the selfemployed to borrow to buy property.

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

NEWS Olympic countdown. London market growth of two to three per cent is forecast in the run-up to the Games.

FINANCE Rate puzzle. Other lenders are not expected to follow the Halifax with increases, reports Duncan Farmer.

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PUBLISHING Advertising John Wilson 07931 523107 EDITORIAL Editor Bob Stonebridge 01536 330314 editorial@propertyreview.org.uk Contributors Cheryl Markosky Duncan Farmer Robert Bailey

FOR SALE & TO RENT

Cover Photo: © Jon Stonebridge - www.jonstonebridge.co.uk

MAYFAIR, PIMLICO, BELGRAVIA, KNIGHTSBRIDGE, CHELSEA, FULHAM, SOUTH KENSINGTON Model of perfection. Owner has remodelled this interior using influences from her favourite fashion photoshoot locations around the world.

DESIGN & PRODUCTION Caroline Nall 01536 418181 pr@typestart.co.uk Typestart Limited, 1 Rothwell Grange Court, Rothwell Road, Kettering, Northants NN16 8FB www.typestart.co.uk

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KENSINGTON, NOTTING HILL, PADDINGTON, HOLLAND PARK, BROOK GREEN New York style. Loft living at the Bayswater home of the architect who was last year’s winner of the RIBA Royal Gold Medal.

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RENTALS Tale of two markets. Competition for apartments below £1200 per week is fierce while it’s slow going for family homes above £2000.

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Chelsea Fulham & Parsons Green Kensington & Holland Park Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Mayfair Notting Hill & Bayswater West Chelsea & South Kensington

Sales 020 7225 3866 Sales 020 7731 7100 Sales 020 7938 3666 Sales 020 7235 9959 Sales 020 7221 1111 Sales 020 7373 1010

Lettings 020 7589 9966 Lettings 020 7731 7100 Lettings 020 7938 3866 Lettings 020 7235 9959 Lettings 020 7221 1111 Lettings 020 7373 1010

City Ofﬁce Professional Valuations UK Commercial & Residential Residential Investment Property Management

020 7600 3456 020 7318 5039 020 7629 7282 020 7318 5198 020 7052 9417

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Clareville Grove | South Kensington | SW7 2151 sq ft (199.8 sq m)

Chelsea 020 7225 3866

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Abingdon Road | Kensington | W8 1834 sq ft (170.4 sq m)

Kensington 020 7938 3666

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Chelsea Fulham & Parsons Green Kensington & Holland Park Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Mayfair Notting Hill & Bayswater West Chelsea & South Kensington

Sales 020 7225 3866 Sales 020 7731 7100 Sales 020 7938 3666 Sales 020 7235 9959 Sales 020 7221 1111 Sales 020 7373 1010

Lettings 020 7589 9966 Lettings 020 7731 7100 Lettings 020 7938 3866 Lettings 020 7235 9959 Lettings 020 7221 1111 Lettings 020 7373 1010

City Ofﬁce Professional Valuations UK Commercial & Residential Residential Investment Property Management

020 7600 3456 020 7318 5039 020 7629 7282 020 7318 5198 020 7052 9417

struttandparker.com

Seymour Walk | Chelsea | SW10 1726 sq ft (160.3 sq m)

Hugon Road | Fulham | SW6 1563 sq ft (148 sq m)

An immaculate and extended four bedroom house on this attractive road on the doorstep of South Park. Drawing room | Kitchen/dining room | Four bedrooms (one with en suite) shower room | Bathroom | Cloakroom | Garden Asking price £1,100,000 Freehold Fulham 020 7731 7100 fulham@struttandparker.com

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Slaidburn Street | Chelsea | SW10 1364 sq ft (126.7 sq m)

Britten Street | Chelsea | SW3 1668 sq ft (155 sq m)

A beautifully proportioned period terrace house located on a quiet side road moments from the Kings Road and Chelsea Green, and offering excellent accommodation over four floors. Entrance hall | Kitchen/breakfast room | 2 double reception rooms | 3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms en suite | Shower room ensuite | Utility room | Cloakroom | Patio garden Asking price £ 2,650,000 Freehold Chelsea 020 7225 3866 Chelsea@struttandparker.com JSA John D Wood 020 7352 1484

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Chelsea Fulham & Parsons Green Kensington & Holland Park Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Mayfair Notting Hill & Bayswater West Chelsea & South Kensington

Sales 020 7225 3866 Sales 020 7731 7100 Sales 020 7938 3666 Sales 020 7235 9959 Sales 020 7221 1111 Sales 020 7373 1010

Lettings 020 7589 9966 Lettings 020 7731 7100 Lettings 020 7938 3866 Lettings 020 7235 9959 Lettings 020 7221 1111 Lettings 020 7373 1010

City Ofﬁce Professional Valuations UK Commercial & Residential Residential Investment Property Management

020 7600 3456 020 7318 5039 020 7629 7282 020 7318 5198 020 7052 9417

struttandparker.com

South Terrace | Knightsbridge | SW7 Unfurnished

Chelsea

An exceptional family house which has been refurbished to an exacting standard in sympathy with its Grade II Listed status, but also offering modern living.

chelsea.lettings@struttandparker.com

020 7589 9966

Neville Street | South Kensington | SW7 Unfurnished

Chelsea

A stunning house quietly situated in the heart of South Kensington and ideal for family living with excellent entertaining space and flexible accommodation.

chelsea.lettings@struttandparker.com

020 7589 9966

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Victoria Road | Kensington | W8 Furnished/Unfurnished

Kensington

A wonderful six bedroom Victorian family house, situated to the south of Kensington Gardens in this highly regarded residential street.

kensingtonlettings@struttandparker.com

020 7938 3866

Avalon Road | Fulham | SW6 Short Let, Furnished

Immaculately presented two bedroom split level flat located just off the Kings Road moments from Fulham Broadway. The property has been beautifully furnished and benefits from a patio garden.

Fulham fulham@struttandparker.com

020 7731 7100

Two bedrooms | One bathroom | Double reception room | Eat in kitchen | Patio garden £1100 per week

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Chelsea Fulham & Parsons Green Kensington & Holland Park Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Mayfair Notting Hill & Bayswater West Chelsea & South Kensington

Sales 020 7225 3866 Sales 020 7731 7100 Sales 020 7938 3666 Sales 020 7235 9959 Sales 020 7221 1111 Sales 020 7373 1010

Lettings 020 7589 9966 Lettings 020 7731 7100 Lettings 020 7938 3866 Lettings 020 7235 9959 Lettings 020 7221 1111 Lettings 020 7373 1010

City Ofﬁce Professional Valuations UK Commercial & Residential Residential Investment Property Management

020 7600 3456 020 7318 5039 020 7629 7282 020 7318 5198 020 7052 9417

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Cadogan Court Gardens | Knightsbridge | SW1 Furnished

Knightsbridge 020 7235 9959

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Gledhow Gardens | South Kensington | SW5 Furnished or unfurnished

Completely refurbished well proportioned four bedroom maisonette offering 2900 sq ft/ 269 sq m accommodation with direct access onto the communal gardens. Drawing room | Dining room | Kitchen | Master bedroom with en suite bathroom and dressing room | Three further bedroom suites | Private decked garden | Direct access to communal gardens £3950 per week

West Chelsea 020 7373 1010

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1 ELEGANT WIDE VICTORIAN HOUSE WITH PARKING AND GARDEN harley gardens, sw10 Entrance hall ø drawing room ø sitting room ø family room/ bedroom 6 ø dining room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 5/6 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø 2 cloakrooms ø utility room ø garage ø off-street parking ø front and rear gardens ø 300 sq m (3,229 sq ft)

Savills Knightsbridge

Savills Sloane Street

Barbara Allen baallen@savills.com

Richard Gutteridge rgutteridge@savills.com

020 7581 5234

020 7730 0822

Guide £7 million Freehold

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1 AN ATTRACTIVE DOUBLE FRONTED TOWNHOUSE catherine place, sw1 Drawing room ø dining room ø library/sitting room ø kitchen/ breakfast room ø 6 bedrooms ø 6 bathrooms ø media room ø gym ø steam room ø utility room ø garden ø roof terrace

Guide £7.45 million Freehold

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Savills Sloane Street

Knight Frank

Noel De Keyzer ndekeyzer@savills.com

Simon Tollit simon.tollit@knightfrank.com

020 7730 0822

020 7881 7722 15 21/03/2012 08:53

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1 DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY buckingham place, sw1 Proposed accommodation: Entrance hall/dining room ø drawing room ø study ø kitchen/breakfast room ø master bedroom suite ø 4 further bedrooms ø 4 bath/shower rooms ø garden ø approximately 250 sq m (2,700 sq ft)

Savills Sloane Street

Savills Knightsbridge

Tom Lamb tlamb@savills.com

Lucy Blythe lblythe@savills.com

020 7730 0822

020 7581 5234

Offers in excess of £2.4 million Freehold

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1 AN IMPRESSIVE NEWLY RENOVATED FULLY EXTENDED LION HOUSE perrymead street, sw6 Double reception room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø dining room ø media room ø master bedroom suite ø 6 further bedrooms ø 3 further bathrooms ø guest cloakroom ø 34ft west-facing garden ø 246 sq m (2,643 sq ft)

Guide £3.15 million Freehold

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Savills Fulham Rosalind Watson rwatson@savills.com

020 7731 9400 17 21/03/2012 08:53

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1 A BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED 'VILLES' HOME parkville road, sw6 Reception room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø study ø master bedroom suite ø 2 further bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø garden ø 130 sq m (1,403 sq ft)

Savills Fulham Sarah Lloyd sjlloyd@savills.com

020 7731 9400 18

Guide £1.25 million Freehold

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1 A BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED HOUSE WITH SEPARATE GARDEN OFFICE rostrevor road, sw6 Double reception room ø kitchen/dining room ø 4 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø shower room ø guest cloakroom ø utility room ø separate basement entrance ø garden ø garden office ø 189 sq m (2,034 sq ft)

Guide £2.05 million Freehold

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Savills Fulham Emma Stead estead@savills.com

020 7731 9400 19 21/03/2012 08:54

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1 IMMACULATELY PRESENTED FIFTH FLOOR APARTMENT IN THE HEART OF CHELSEA sloane court west, sw3 Entrance hall ø reception room ø eat-in kitchen ø bedroom ø bathroom ø resident porter ø lift ø 68 sq m (727 sq ft)

Savills Sloane Street Christian Warman cgwarman@savills.com

020 7730 0822 20

Guide £1.295 million Leasehold, approximately 125 years remaining

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1 STUNNING FIRST FLOOR DRAWING ROOM WITH GARDEN SQUARE VIEWS stanhope gardens, sw7 Drawing room ø sitting room ø kitchen ø utility room ø master bedroom with en suite shower room ø guest bedroom with en suite bathroom ø guest cloakroom ø access to the communal gardens by separate negotiation ø 159 sq m (1,711 sq ft)

Guide £3.75 million Leasehold, approximately 122 years remaining

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Savills Knightsbridge Ben Morris bmorris@savills.com

020 7581 5234 21 21/03/2012 08:54

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1 A WELL PRESENTED APARTMENT OPPOSITE KENSINGTON GARDENS caroline house, w2 Open plan kitchen/reception room ø master bedroom with en suite bathroom ø 2 further bedrooms ø wet room ø cloakroom ø lift ø porter ø 88 sq m (951 sq ft)

Savills Kensington Thomas Holcroft tholcroft@savills.com

020 7535 3300 22

Asking £1.25 million Leasehold, approximately 991 years remaining

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1 A BEAUTIFULLY REFURBISHED DUPLEX APARTMENT st george's square, sw1 Reception room ø kitchen ø master bedroom suite ø second bedroom suite ø communal roof terrace ø Lutron lighting ø Control4 multimedia system ø lift ø 107 sq m (1,147 sq ft)

Savills Sloane Street Tom Wilson twilson@savills.com

020 7730 0822 Guide £1.6 million Leasehold, plus Share of Freehold

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1 STRIKING APARTMENT FINISHED TO A VERY HIGH STANDARD fulham island, sw6 Open plan kitchen/reception room ø 2 double bedrooms ø bathroom ø utility room ø balcony ø communal garden ø porter ø secure parking ø 83 sq m (893 sq ft)

Savills Fulham Timothy Bradley tbradley@savills.com

020 7731 9400 24

Guide £735,000 Leasehold, approximately 116 years remaining

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1 FABULOUS APARTMENT IDEAL FOR COMFORTABLE RIVERSIDE LIVING william morris way, sw6 3 double bedroom suites ø 4th single bedroom or study ø double reception room ø kitchen with breakfast bar ø guest cloakroom ø double width balcony ø 191 sq m (2,055 sq ft)

Savills Fulham Kate Rotheram krotheram@savills.com

020 7731 2692 £1,700 per week Unfurnished

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BASIL STREET, sw3

LENNOX GARDENS, sw1

2 bedrooms ø reception room ø open plan kitchen ø bathroom ø patio garden ø 24hr porter ø 77 sq m (829 sq ft)

3 bedrooms (1 en suite) ø reception room ø kitchen ø bathroom ø communal gardens access ø 127 sq m (1,375 sq ft)

£1,245 per week Furnished

£1,600 per week Furnished

2 4

Savills Knightsbridge cjcox@savills.com 020 7584 8585

Savills Knightsbridge swalmesley@savills.com 020 7584 8585

KNIGHTSBRIDGE, sw7

HANS PLACE, sw1

Double bedroom suite ø reception room ø kitchen ø guest cloakroom ø underground parking ø swimming pool ø gym ø 24hr concierge ø 75 sq m (810 sq ft)

2 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms ø reception room ø dining room ø kitchen ø guest cloakroom ø lift ø 141 sq m (1,526 sq ft)

£1,650 per week Furnished

£1,800 per week Furnished

Savills Knightsbridge cjcox@savills.com 020 7584 8585

Savills Knightsbridge swalmesley@savills.com 020 7584 8585

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EGERTON GARDENS, sw3

QUEEN'S GATE GARDENS, sw7

3 double bedrooms (2 en suite) ø 2 reception rooms ø semi open plan kitchen ø family bathroom ø lift access ø roof terrace ø 147 sq m (1,585 sq ft)

3 double bedrooms (1 en suite) ø double reception room ø kitchen ø bathroom ø study ø lift ø 158 sq m (1,702 sq ft)

£2,500 per week Unfurnished

£2,600 per week Furnished

Savills Knightsbridge cjcox@savills.com 020 7584 8585

LENNOX GARDENS, sw1

RUTLAND COURT, sw7

4 bedrooms (3 en suite) ø reception room ø dining room ø kitchen ø bathroom ø 261 sq m (2,814 sq ft)

4 double bedrooms (2 en suite) ø double reception room ø kitchen ø 2 bathrooms ø study ø guest cloakroom ø roof terrace ø lift ø 24hr porter ø 250 sq m (2,691 sq ft)

£2,950 per week Unfurnished

£3,285 per week Unfurnished

Savills Knightsbridge swalmesley@savills.com 020 7584 8585

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PORTLAND ROAD, w11

PEMBRIDGE CRESCENT, w11

3 double bedrooms ø reception with open plan kitchen ø 2 bathrooms ø cloakroom ø roof terrace ø balcony ø own entrance ø 102 sq m (1,098 sq ft)

3 bedrooms ø reception room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 2 bathrooms ø first floor ø Managed by Savills ø 122 sq m (1,314 sq ft)

£1,250 per week Flexible furnishings

£1,250 per week Unfurnished

2 4

Savills Kensington jdivito@savills.com 020 7535 3333

Savills Kensington ndennis@savills.com 020 7535 3333

KENSINGTON COURT, w8

ABINGDON VILLAS, w8

3 double bedrooms ø double reception ø kitchen ø 2 bathrooms ø balcony ø first floor ø Managed by Savills ø 100 sq m (1,078 sq ft)

4 bedrooms ø reception room ø kitchen ø 2 bathrooms ø cloakroom ø study ø patio garden ø Managed by Savills ø 167 sq ft (1,798 sq ft)

£1,295 per week Unfurnished

£1,495 per week Unfurnished

Savills Kensington mkscott@savills.com 020 7535 3333

Savills Kensington mhobbs@savills.com 020 7535 3333

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1 LATERAL APARTMENT OVERLOOKING THE COMMUNAL GARDEN SQUARE oakwood court, w14 5 bedrooms ø reception room ø dining room ø fully fitted separate kitchen ø 3 bathrooms ø cloakroom ø balcony ø 24hr porter ø lift ø communal garden square ø 229 sq m (2,465 sq ft)

£2,250 per week Unfurnished

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Savills Kensington Monika Scott mkscott@savills.com

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A SPECTACULAR PROPERTY WITH FANTASTIC RIVER VIEWS chelsea wharf, sw10 2 double bedroom suites ø reception room ø kitchen ø balcony with river views ø lift ø concierge ø 144 sq m (1,550 sq ft) £1,300 per week Flexible furnishings

Savills Chelsea

Clem Byron Evans cbevans@savills.com

020 7578 9000

A NEWLY REFURBISHED TERRACED HOUSE ON A QUIET CUL-DE-SAC IN THE HEART OF CHELSEA oakley gardens, sw3 3 bedrooms (1 en suite) ø reception room ø kitchen ø bathroom ø private terrace ø 170 sq m (1,830 sq ft) £1,800 per week Unfurnished

Savills Chelsea Oliver Mellotte omellotte@savills.com

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IMPRESSIVE LATERAL APARTMENT IN THE HEART OF MAYFAIR south street, w1 3 bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms ø double reception room ø kitchen ø guest cloakroom ø 189 sq m (2,036 sq ft) £3,500 per week Unfurnished

Savills Mayfair

Guy Bradshaw gbradshaw@savills.com

020 7578 5101

BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS MASIONETTE IN THE HEART OF MAYFAIR bourdon street, w1 2 bedrooms ø reception room ø 2 bathrooms ø kitchen ø terrace ø 131 sq m (1,414 sq ft) £1,650 per week Furnished

Savills Mayfair Guy Bradshaw gbradshaw@savills.com

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Knightsbridge, London SW7 Magnificent Grade II listed house

Situated on one of London’s finest addresses, this magnificent home, built in 1813, has been carefully restored to a very high and modern specification. Master bedroom suite, guest bedroom suite, third bedroom suite, bedroom four with en suite shower, kitchen, 3 reception rooms, utility room, 3 balconies, front and rear gardens. Approximately 297.6 sq m (3,200 sq ft) Freehold Guide price: £7,950,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Knightsbridge knightsbridge@knightfrank.com 020 7591 8600 Joint agent – Hobart Slater www.hobartslater.co.uk 020 7591 8600

(SLA110202)

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Onslow Gardens, South Kensington SW7 Magnificent period house

An immaculate Grade II listed house occupying a corner position and overlooking the gardens of Onslow Square. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, 5 further bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, entrance hall, 3 reception rooms, library, conservatory, study, laundry room, Smallbone kitchen, 2nd kitchen, air-conditioning, 2 terraces, parking for 2 cars. Approximately 391 sq m (4,212 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/Knightsbridge knightsbridge@knightfrank.com 020 7591 8600

Freehold Guide price: £8,500,000 (SLA060529)

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Chelsea Walk, Chelsea SW10

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Modern redevelopment of one and two bed apartments A selection of one and two bedroom apartments in a 21st century redevelopment of a Victorian Terrace. The apartments provide well laid out accommodation incorporating the highest quality of craftsmanship and finishes. Specification includes oak flooring and fully integrated kitchens. Apartments with private terraces available. Both South Kensington and Fulham Broadway underground stations are close by. Leasehold: 125 years less 10 days from 1st January 2010 Prices range from £525,000 - £680,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Knightsbridge knightsbridge@knightfrank.com 020 7591 8600 JSA: Strutt & Parker West Chelsea struttandparker.com 020 7373 1010

(SLA120026)

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Chester Street, Belgravia SW1 An elegant triplex with large garden

An immaculate Grade II Listed house occupying a corner position and overlooking the gardens of Onslow Square. Master bedroom suite with dressing room, 2 further bedroom suites, sitting room, dining hall, kitchen, drawing room, library, utility, garden, roof terrace. Approximately 212 sq m (2,283 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/Knightsbridge knightsbridge@knightfrank.com 020 7591 8600

Freehold Guide price: £4,650,000 (SLA110228)

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Prince Consort Road, SW7

Two stunning apartments overlooking The Royal Albert Hall Two apartments for sale within this prestigious portered mansion block which can be either purchased separately or together to create accommodation in excess of 5,600 sq ft by merging the two, for which planning has already been granted.

KnightFrank.co.uk/Knightsbridge knightsbridge@knightfrank.com 020 7591 8600

Apartment 24 – 4 bedrooms, 4 en suites. Approximately 264 sq m (2,849 sq ft) Apartment 25 – 4 bedrooms, 4 en suites. Approximately 262 sq m (2,825 sq ft) Share of Freehold Guide price: Apartment 24 - £8,000,000, Apartment 25 - £8,000,000

(SLA120100)

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Ensor Mews, South Kensington SW7 Stunning mews house with garage and patio

A superb mews house which is presented in fantastic order and profits from the rare combination of a patio and garage. Master bedroom suite, second bedroom suite, bedroom 3/study, reception/dining room, kitchen, garage/studio, cloakroom, patio. Approximately 160 sq m (1,724 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/South-Kensington southkensington@knightfrank.com 020 7871 4111

Freehold Guide price: £3,400,000 (CHL110070)

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Chesham Place, Belgravia SW1 Two bedroom Belgravia apartment

A spacious two bedroom apartment located in this popular building, which benefits from a lift, on Chesham Place. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, further bedroom with en suite shower room, reception room, kitchen, guest cloakroom, lift. Approximately 97sq m (1,044 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/Belgravia belgravia@knightfrank.com 020 7881 7722

Leasehold 68 years approximately Guide price: £2,575,000

(BGV110158)

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Grosvenor Crescent Mews, Belgravia SW1 Newly refurbished two bedroom flat with parking

A newly refurbished lateral apartment with the benefit of a private entrance, personal lift and an off-street car parking space, situated in one of Belgravia’s most sought after private gated mews. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, further bedroom with en suite bathroom, reception room, kitchen, guest cloakroom, terrace, lift, off-street car parking space. Approximately 131 sq m (1,421 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/Belgravia belgravia@knightfrank.com 020 7881 7722

Leasehold 150 years approximately Guide price: £3,850,000 (BGV110165)

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BLOOMING MARVELLOUS

Knight Frank Chelsea are celebrating 5 successful years on the King’s Road. And since opening, the Knight Frank Chelsea team have sold or let a property in every Garden Square in Chelsea - making our coverage second to none!

So whether you’re looking to buy, sell or let in Chelsea, speak to your local property experts at Knight Frank.

020 7349 4300 KnightFrank.co.uk/Chelsea

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Limerston Street, Chelsea SW10

Immaculate family house with west facing garden This stunning family house has been the subject of a recent renovation and is located in the ever desirable “Ten Acre” estate. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, 3 further bedrooms, bathroom, double reception room, dining room, kitchen, study, utility room, cloakroom, storage, conservatory, balcony, patio, garden. Approximately 214 sq m (2,304 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/Chelsea chelsea@knightfrank.com 020 7349 4300

Freehold / Unfurnished Guide price: £3,650,000 / £2,700 per week (CHL110219)

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Montagu Square, Marylebone W1 A beautiful two bedroom garden apartment

Situated on one of Marylebone’s finest squares, this beautiful two bedroom lateral apartment has been finished to an exceptionally high standard. Two double bedrooms both with en suite bathrooms and French windows leading out onto the patio garden, reception room, kitchen, spacious entrance hall currently used as a dining area. Approximately 123 sq m (1,324 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/Marylebone marylebone@knightfrank.com 020 7483 8349

Leasehold 80 years approximately Guide price: £1,650,000

(MRY120008)

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Whitehall Court, Westminster SW1 Elegantly proportioned

A spacious and elegant flat with breathtaking panoramic views across the River Thames, located in this prestigious Victorian Gothic building in Westminster. Master bedroom suite, further bedroom, further bathroom, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, balcony, 24 hour concierge, passenger lifts, building amenities including restaurants and members clubs. Approximately 205 sq m (2,207 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/Mayfair mayfair@knightfrank.com 020 8166 7484

Leasehold 164 years approximately Guide price: £5,350,000 (WER120018)

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Drayson Mews, Kensington W8 A bright, beautifully presented mews house

Located just north of Kensington High Street in a cobbled mews, is this three bedroom mews house with a garage and the rare added benefit of a west facing garden. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, study, kitchen/dining room, utility room/ garage, patio garden, balcony. Approximately 170 sq m (1,833 sq ft) Freehold Guide price: £2,650,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Kensington kens@knightfrank.com 020 7938 4311 JSA Marsh & Parsons 020 7938 1105

(KEN110230)

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Winchendon Road, Fulham SW6 House in Parsons Green

A beautifully presented mid terrace family home which has been interior designed in recent years. Master bedroom suite with bathroom, 3 further bedrooms, 2 further bathrooms, double reception, kitchen/dining room, guest cloakroom, utility, garden. Approximately 192 sq m (2,067 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/Fulham fulham@knightfrank.com 020 7751 2400

Freehold Guide price: £1,850,000 (FLH090151)

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home to st. Pauls, big ben and now... knight frank

It gives us great pleasure to announce the arrival of another world famous name to the Thames when Knight Frank Riverside relocates to Albion Riverside, Battersea, in early 2012. Our reputation for global reach and unparalleled local knowledge is second to none on the river, so if you are planning on buying, selling or letting, we are the number one agent for riverside property. Make sure you don’t miss the boat... contact Matthew Smith on 020 3597 7670 or visit us online at KnightFrank.co.uk/Riverside

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Bridges Wharf, Battersea Park SW11 Beautiful views

A stunning two bedroom flat in Bridges Wharf with River Thames views towards Chelsea and the West End. On the 11th floor of Altura Tower this contemporary apartment is very impressive. One parking space is demised. Approximately 74 sq m (797 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/Riverside riverside@knightfrank.com 020 3597 7670

Leasehold Guide price: £675,000 (RVR120013)

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King’s Road, Chelsea SW3

Duplex Pied a Terre A Grade II listed one bedroom apartment benefitting from many original features and both north and south facing views. Open plan reception room/kitchen, dining room, bedroom, contemporary Starck bathroom, large communal terrace. Approximately 78 sq m (843 sq ft) Leasehold: approximately 121 years remaining Guide price: £1,250,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Knightsbridge knightsbridge@knightfrank.com 020 7591 8600 (SLA110429)

Hans Place, Knightsbridge SW1 Luxury one bed apartment

A bright one bedroom third floor flat, overlooking the gardens of Hans Place. Bedroom, bathroom, dressing area, reception room with access to balcony overlooking gardens, Boffi kitchen, cloakroom, under floor heating, air conditioning, underground storage unit. Approximately 65 sq m (707 sq ft) Leasehold: approximately 43 years remaining Guide price: £1,500,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Knightsbridge knightsbridge@knightfrank.com 020 7591 8600 (SLA120090)

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Cheyne Place, Chelsea SW3

Two bedroom Chelsea flat A bright south facing raised ground and lower ground maisonette offering impressive entertaining space and communal gardens. Reception room, dining room, kitchen, master bedroom suite, further bedroom, further bathroom, access to communal gardens. Approximately 149 sq m (1,607 sq ft) Share of Freehold: approximately 956 years remaining Guide price: £2,500,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Knightsbridge knightsbridge@knightfrank.com 020 7591 8600 (SLA110392)

First Street, Chelsea SW3

Charming freehold house Situated in this highly sought after Chelsea Street, the property has been recently refurbished to an exceptional standard and offers the latest in modern technology. Master bedroom suite, 2 further bedroom suites, reception room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, cloakroom, terraced garden. Approximately 167 sq m (1,800 sq ft) Freehold Guide price: £3,500,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Knightsbridge knightsbridge@knightfrank.com 020 7591 8600 (SLA120017)

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Harbord Street, Fulham SW6 Charming house

A charming house with a fabulous south facing garden situated on one of the popular Alphabet streets within a stone’s throw of the Thames River Walk. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en suite), double reception, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, guest cloakroom, garden. Approximately 157.3 sq m (1,694 sq ft) Freehold Guide price: £1,295,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Fulham fulham@knightfrank.com 020 7751 2400 (FLH120024)

Perrymead Street, Fulham SW6 Lion House

A substantial five bedroom ‘long back’ Nicholls Lion house with 38’ west facing garden. Master bedroom suite, 4 further bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, shower room, 2 reception rooms, 2 kitchens, 2 storage rooms, cloakroom, garden. Approximately 295.4 sq m (3,180 sq ft) Freehold Guide price: £2,950,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Fulham fulham@knightfrank.com 020 7751 2400 JSA: Marsh and Parsons 020 7938 1105 (FLH100048)

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Mount Street, Mayfair W1

Stunning refurbishment A beautifully finished two bedroom flat on this extremely desirable Mayfair street. This property has been developed to an excellent standard, still allowing the new owner room to add the final flourish of soft furnishings. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, lift. Approximately 135 sq m (1,449 sq ft) Leasehold 48 years approximately Guide price: £3,200,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Mayfair mayfair@knightfrank.com 020 8166 7484 (WER100082)

Mount Street, Mayfair W1

Charming and light A wonderfully bright and contemporary one bedroom flat overlooking Mount Street with good ceiling heights that enjoys a most prestigious Mayfair location within one of the street’s elegant terracotta buildings. Bedroom, bathroom, reception room, kitchen, lift. Approximately 66 sq m (710 sq ft) Leasehold 38 years approximately Guide price: £1,650,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Mayfair mayfair@knightfrank.com 020 8166 7484 (WER120008)

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The Lancasters, Hyde Park W2

Contemporary and chic A stylish ground floor and mezzanine apartment with parking space located in this prestigious development situated moments from Hyde Park. 2 bedrooms, en suite bathroom, en suite shower room, reception room, dining hall, kitchen, comfort cooling system, spa with swimming pool, gym and treatment room, concierge, valet parking, private entrance. Approximately 124 sq m (1,338 sq ft) Leasehold Guide price: £2,950,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/HydePark hydepark@knightfrank.com 020 3544 2487 (HPE110024)

Lancaster Gate, Bayswater W2 A grand residence

A unique opportunity to purchase an extremely spacious maisonette situated in a Grade II listed stucco fronted building in Lancaster Gate moments from Hyde Park. Two/three bedrooms, en suite bathroom and dressing room, family bathroom, ballroom reception, kitchen, dining room, cloakroom, gym, sauna and hot tub, porter. Approximately 262 sq m (2,825 sq ft) Leasehold Guide price: £4,250,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/HydePark hydepark@knightfrank.com 020 3544 2487 (HPE120017)

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Lauriston Road, Wimbledon SW19 Close to Village

Immaculate semi-detached house in a lovely location close to the Village. Master bedroom suite, 5 further bedrooms (1 en suite), 2 family bathrooms, reception room, family room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, utility, garden, off-street parking. Approximately 367.6 sq m (3,957 sq ft) Freehold Guide price £3,895,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Wimbledon wimbledon@knightfrank.com 020 8946 0026 (WMB110171)

Arterberry Road, Wimbledon SW20 Impressive family house

Substantial detached family home with leisure facilities and great entertaining space. Master bedroom suite, 6 further bedrooms (4 en suite), family bathroom, drawing room, dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, games room, boot room, utility, cloakroom, indoor pool, Jacuzzi, garden, off-street parking. Approximately 642.5 sq m (6,915 sq ft) Freehold Guide price £4,250,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Wimbledon wimbledon@knightfrank.com 020 8946 0026 (WMB100153)

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Cranley Gardens, South Kensington SW7 In the heart of SW7

An immaculately presented one bedroom flat on the fourth floor (with lift) of this elegant period building. Reception room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom. Approximately 70 sq m (760 sq ft) Leasehold Guide price: £875,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/SouthKensington southkensington@knightfrank.com 020 7871 4111 (CHL120006)

Stanhope Gardens, South Kensington SW7 South facing terrace

A well proportioned and light two bedroom apartment which benefits from a wonderful south facing private terrace. Master bedroom suite, bedroom 2, further bathroom, reception room, roof terrace, loft space. Approximately 78.8 sq m (848 sq ft) Leasehold Guide price: £1,200,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/SouthKensington southkensington@knightfrank.com 020 7871 4111 (STK120021)

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Elm Park Gardens, Chelsea SW10

Flat with communal gardens A beautifully refurbished and generously proportioned one bedroom flat on the ground and lower ground floors of a period, red brick building. The property enjoys views over well-kept communal gardens. Bedroom with dressing area, bathroom, reception room, kitchen, communal garden. Approximately 68 sq m (730 sq ft) Leasehold approximately 66 years remaining Guide price: £880,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Chelsea chelsea@knightfrank.com 020 7349 4300 (CHL110254)

Redcliffe Road, Chelsea SW10

Maisonette with private garden A charming two/three bedroom maisonette on the raised ground and lower ground levels of a Victorian conversion. The property has excellent proportions and there is the added benefit of a private garden. Master bedroom with en suite shower room, bedroom 2, shower room, bedroom 3/study, reception room, dining room, kitchen, garden. Approximately 109 sq m (1,172 sq ft) Share of freehold Guide price: £1,695,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Chelsea chelsea@knightfrank.com 020 7349 4300 (CHL110048)

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Lexham Gardens, Kensington W8

Holland Park, Holland Park W11

This three bedroom, duplex apartment is situated over the raised ground and first floor and has been recently refurbished. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, open plan kitchen, duplex. Approximately 84 sq m (909 sq ft)

This stunning first floor apartment is ideally situated on the highly sought after Holland Park. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double reception room, kitchen, conservatory breakfast room, study, walk in wardrobe, terrace, lift. Approximately 207 sq m (2,221 sq ft)

Available furnished/ unfurnished

Available unfurnished

£750 per week

£2,750 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 7937 8203 kensingtonlettings@knightfrank.com

Phillimore Gardens, Kensington W8

Wycombe Square, Kensington W8

This stunning three bedroom apartment is situated on the top two floors of a handsome, stucco-fronted building. 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, dining room, study, garage, parking space. Approximately 162 sq m (1,748 sq ft)

This immaculate maisonette is situated on the first and second floor of this prestigious new development. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, dining room, kitchen, concierge, underground parking and 2 roof terraces. Approximately 155 sq m (1,671 sq ft)

Available furnished

Available unfurnished

£2,700 per week

£2,800 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 7937 8203 kensingtonlettings@knightfrank.com

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Cliveden Place, Belgravia SW1

Eaton Place, Belgravia SW1

A bright second and third floor Belgravia apartment. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, second double bedroom, shower room, reception room and kitchen. Approximately 76 sq m (819 sq ft)

A beautifully refurbished first floor south facing apartment. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, reception room, separate kitchen, guest cloakroom, balcony. Approximately 80 sq m (861 sq ft)

Available furnished

£775 per week

£1,450 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 7881 7730 belgravia@knightfrank.com

Chester Row, Belgravia SW1

Bourne Street, Belgravia SW1

A newly refurbished four bedroom house. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, 3 further bedrooms, 2 shower rooms, drawing room, dining room, sitting room, kitchen, utility room, guest cloakroom, garden, terrace. Approximately 226 sq m (2,441 sq ft)

An immaculate six bedroom house. 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms (2 en suite), 2 reception rooms, dining room, kitchen, gym, sauna, swimming pool, staff accommodation, 2 guest cloakrooms, utility room, garden, garage. Approximately 518 sq m (5,573 sq ft)

Available unfurnished

Available furnished or unfurnished

£3,500 per week

£8,500 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 7881 7730 belgravia@knightfrank.com

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Sloane Street, Knightsbridge SW1X A modern first floor flat with high ceilings and wood floors throughout. Double bedroom, bathroom, reception room with dining area, kitchen and good storage. Approximately 62 sq m (663 sq ft) Furnished £725 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 7591 8601 knightsbridgelettings@knightfrank.com

Hasker Street, Knightsbridge SW3

Pont Street Mews, Knightsbridge SW1X Lovely mews house tucked away in a quiet location in the heart of Knightsbridge. 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, eat-in kitchen, paved patio and caretaker. Approximately 110 sq m (1,185 sq ft) Available unfurnished £1,250 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 7591 8601 knightsbridgelettings@knightfrank.com

Walton House, Knightsbridge SW3

Attractive house in a quiet Chelsea street. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, open plan eat-in kitchen, cloakroom and patio garden. Approximately 138 sq m (1,488 sq ft)

Spacious two bedroom apartment in a well maintained building. 2 double bedrooms, en suite bathroom, shower room, reception room, kitchen/breakfast room and lift. Approximately 131 sq m (1,1412 sq ft)

Available unfurnished

Available furnished

£1,650 per week

£1,975 per week

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

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Woronzow Road, St John’s Wood NW8

Prince Albert Road, St John’s Wood NW8

A unique, modern home located close to St John’s Wood High Street with wall to ceiling windows and private garden. 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan kitchen and reception area.

A bright and spacious apartment located on the fifth floor of a popular portered building. 3 bedrooms, en suite bathroom, shower room, double reception room/dining room, kitchen and cloakroom.

Available part furnished

Available furnished

£1,000 per week

£1,100 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 7483 8353 stjohnswoodlettings@knightfrank.com

Warrington Crescent, Maida Vale W9

Abbey Road, St John’s Wood NW8

A beautifully refurbished duplex apartment benefiting from high ceilings and wooden floors. 2/3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), cloakroom, entrance hall, large reception room and a kitchen with a large private terrace with views of the communal gardens.

A newly refurbished family home arranged over four floors situated on the famous Abbey Road. 3 bedrooms, 3 en suite bathrooms, large reception room, kitchen/dining area, terrace, patio garden and 2 car parking spaces.

Available furnished

Available unfurnished

£1,400 per week

£2,100 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 7483 8353 stjohnswoodlettings@knightfrank.com

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LONDON PROPERTY

REVIEW

Market view

In a competitive world, it pays to be ready for action and have the right expertise, argues property finder Robert Bailey

Competitive bids for the most desirable properties have become the norm. Both buying agents and unrepresented buyers are vying for the best homes, but the latter is almost always at a disadvantage. In such a cutthroat market, those not well versed in how to navigate the process are either overlooked or put under tremendous pressure. I’ve seen many instances where buyers have paid well over the odds. This may eliminate the competition - but at what cost? Securing the contract is of vital importance in these situations. Once the contract’s issued, if the vendor chooses to switch horses to another buyer, under Law Society rules the first person to whom the contract was sent has to be notified. Therefore, the buyer who’s in receipt of the initial contract is in a much stronger position. Generally, vendors’ solicitors are loathe to reissue the contract, so this buyer has a bit of breathing room in which to conduct due diligence. However, contracts aren’t always issued to the buyer with the highest bid, and this is where an experienced buying agent comes into his own. Often it’s the buyer who can gain the vendor’s confidence in his ability to complete quickly without any complications. We ensure our clients have a 10 per cent cash deposit at the ready and the remaining funds are available within 30 days. An experienced, fast-working conveyancing solicitor is briefed on the situation and ready to act. Once the contract’s secured, we then commission a structural survey. This is more for peace of mind and gives an estimate of any refurbishment costs. If the home is being sold by a developer, we always insist on a defect liability period to remedy any issues that may arise subsequent to the sale. Vendors have their roles to play too. Frequently selling agents are demanding a 48-hour exchange period, but their client is not prepared to act this quickly. It’ s down to the vendor’s solicitor to ensure that planning permission has been documented, building control certificates issued, a property information questionnaire completed and local authority searches have been conducted along with details of the tenure. Without this information, solicitors are going to be reluctant to exchange contracts. Too often people are advised to spruce up their house before putting it on the market, but that is only part of the equation. To be able to move rapidly in this market, both vendors and buyers must be organised, have their finances in order, good solicitors and the ability to negotiate in a clear and decisive fashion. Those who do not will be left behind. www.robertbaileyproperty.com 020 7352 0899

La Dolce Vita London style Cheryl Markosky brings you the latest word on the streets If you love pasta, parmesan and Puccini, then the thought of Italians accounting for 8 per cent of foreign buyers in London since January (beating Russians to the top spot) might make you want to crack open the Prosecco. According to Knight Frank’s latest central London index, it’s la dolce vita in the capital, where prices have risen by 11.6 per cent and the volume of sales by 85 per cent in the year to February. Liam Bailey, Knight Frank’s head of residential research, says, “The rationale for the revival has been well-rehearsed: weak pound plus capital flight plus rising global wealth minus thin supply equals rampant price inflation. An examination of market data confirms that the process seems set to deliver further growth, at least in the short term.” Demand from new applicant registrations – Italian or otherwise – has risen by 15 per cent in the past year, while the £5 million-

plus segment has climbed by 26 per cent. But the most positive indicator is sales volumes, points out Bailey. Even after an additional 11 per cent price rise over the past year, strong purchaser demand has led to higher sales volumes feeding through to exchanges, which are up by 43 per cent year-on-year. A ‘spring bounce’ of 2.5 per cent means London asking prices are near a record high due to a shortage of supply, says Rightmove, which spots signs of continuing market confidence in the capital: 24 per cent of respondents say they feel the current market favours sellers – double the figure for the rest of the UK – and 54 per cent view property as a lower risk asset class in these uncertain times. Miles Shipside from Rightmove puts part of the bounce down to more ambitious pricing of property in the early months of the year, partly due to estate agents vying for new seller instructions. “With the ongoing shortage of new sellers, prices will rise where the local market or a particular agent is short of a type or style of stock.”

“Weak pound plus capital flight plus rising global wealth minus thin supply equals rampant price inflation” Liam Bailey, Knight Frank

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LONDON PROPERTY

REVIEW

Olympic countdown Cluttons anticipates that the majority of the 2 to 3 per cent growth forecast in central London this year will be concentrated in the first half in the run-up to the Olympic Games. This presents a window of opportunity for homeowners to take advantage of above-average growth, at a time when prices elsewhere are subject to falls. Cluttons head of research Sue Foxley says that despite distressed sales due to unemployment outside the capital: “Prime central London continues to see robust demand and price growth, with an upturn in enquiries from buyers in Greece and Italy who are seeking the security of a London investment, which is worsening the supply drought.” She adds that London homeowners, who have been biding their time before making a move to the suburbs, “can benefit from perfect conditions over the next three months, when we anticipate the majority of this year’s London price growth will take place before the Olympics pushes the property market onto the backburner. Prime central London sellers can take advantage of prices close to, or in many cases slightly ahead of, the pre-recession peak and

strong demand to secure a quick sale, which combined with falling prices in the suburbs, will enable them to trade up to a much larger property.” Ed Mead from Douglas & Gordon concurs that there’s little doubt the market has potential, with the highest number of buyers registering in 12 months. He believes the domestic market’s picking up quickest with low-tomid-level flats selling at last. “The higher end is proving a little stickier in early 2012 as foreign buyers, driving prices north, pause for breath. Perhaps the fact that the properties actually selling are those with nominal price cuts shows prices are reaching their peak,” Mead adds.

Moving up sideways Not everyone wants to go up in the world, with some buyers preferring the option of edging sideways to enjoy living laterally in two adjoining homes running over two buildings. Four-bedroom lateral Cedar House in Marloes Road, Kensington (through Knight Frank 020 7938 4311), is one example. Benefitting from plenty of natural light and high ceilings, the apartment has been refurbished to a high standard, while holding onto several original features, such as stained-glass windows in the front door. As there’s an airy open plan reception and dining room, the second reception room could be used as a fifth bedroom. Lateral living doesn’t come cheap and can be as sky high as dwelling in a tower. Cedar House is on the market at a guide price of £3.75 million.

“Buyers in Greece and Italy are seeking the security of a London investment” Sue Foxley, Cluttons

Sky-high prices for homes in tall towers Residential tower developments carry an average price premium of 36 per cent over their local new-build rivals, says a new study from CBRE. And the higher you go, the more you pay, with apartment prices increasing by an average of 1.5 per cent per floor. Strata in Elephant and Castle recorded the biggest premium of 68.4 per cent above the local value, followed by Pan Peninsula in Canary Wharf at 57.1 per cent. However, the uplift in Pan Peninsula is arguably more impressive given the larger number of comparable schemes in the vicinity. The biggest floor price premium was at Altitude 25 in Croydon, with the smallest difference seen at The Land Mark and Discovery Dock, both in Canary Wharf.

On the whole, floor price premiums varied within a fairly narrow range from 1.3 to 2.2 per cent. Jennet Siebrits, head of Residential Research at CBRE, says: “Unlike the high rise blocks of the 1960s, tower developments now symbolize luxury living and can add substantial value. They have been designed by famous architects to be provocative and iconic in a way that enhances their brand.” She believes the resurgence over the last decade has recently accelerated, because demand from South East Asian investors has become a driving force in the market. “Attributes like view, aspect, privacy and exclusivity are all enhanced by storey height, and as result, pricing increases from floor to floor.”

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LONDON PROPERTY

REVIEW

General rate rise looks unlikely Lenders not expected to follow Halifax, reports Duncan Farmer

New mortgage for self-employed Kent Reliance building society has launched a mortgage for self-employed borrowers that requires them to provide just 12 months’ business accounts rather than the typical three years. The loan, which has a two-year discount rate of 5.49 per cent for borrowers with a 25 per cent deposit or 5.99 per cent for borrowers with 20 per cent, is available under the Brightstar Financial brand. Kent Reliance and Brightstar look at accountants’ projections for at least the second year, six months’ personal and business bank accounts, and ensure that each applicant has a realistic plan to be able to pay their mortgage. There is a fee of two per cent, which can be added to the loan, and there are no early repayment charges. Andy Golding, chief executive of Kent Reliance’s parent One Savings Bank, said: “Where big banks still seem to be reluctant to lend to small and medium enterprises, we’re prepared to help entrepreneurs by taking an experienced and responsible look at their business potential. We recognise the huge contribution of UK entrepreneurs and small business owners to getting the economy moving and are delighted to make it easier for them to buy property.”

ever since it was introduced. Halifax last changed its cap in September 2008, but the move was beset with problems and it was forced by the Financial Services Authority to write to many of its SVR customers, and also pay compensation. This time around it will have been ultra careful to make sure everything has been done by the book. But does this move mean that Halifax believes the cost of borrowing is about to start climbing? No, says Boulger, although he is puzzled at the timing. “Because Halifax is in this unique position of having a cap it can change, I don’t expect this move to result in any significant SVR contagion,” he says, citing a fall in threemonth Libor rate (the rate at which banks lend to one another) and an increase in lending at low rates to eurozone banks. “If there was going to be a general increase in SVRs, it would have been more logical for it to have happened over the past six months as a result of the increased cost of funds during that time. Now that trend is being reversed, albeit only slightly, there would be less logic in an increase at this stage. Therefore a general upward movement in SVRs is unlikely until the bank rate changes, which looks to be at least two years away.” This change in the rate cap from Halifax certainly puts a whole new meaning to its catch phrase as ‘the bank that gives you extra’. Extra is not always good.

News that Halifax is to raise the rate on its standard-variablerate mortgage to 3.99 per cent led many borrowers to fear that it signalled the beginning of a wider move upwards for interest rates. But this may not be the case, according to Ray Boulger of broker John Charcol, who says that all Halifax was doing was bringing it into line with other lenders. “Halifax is in a unique situation as far as its old SVR is concerned,” he says. “It is the only major lender with an SVR cap which its mortgage conditions allow to be changed. It can do this by giving one month’s notice and allowing those borrowers the opportunity to redeem their mortgage within three months without paying any early repayment charges. “The other major lenders who had an SVR cap, Nationwide and Lloyds TSB and Cheltenham & Gloucester, whose cap is two per cent above the base rate, had no wiggle room in their contracts and so no opportunity to increase the cap.” This is why such a large proportion of borrowers with these lenders are now staying on their SVR of 2.5 per cent. It is also why these lenders introduced a new SVR for both new borrowers and existing customers taking a product transfer from 2009 and 2010 respectively; this new revert-to rate has been at 3.99 per cent

Current Best Buy Mortgages

Fixed Rates

Source: Charcol Ltd 0800 718191 www.charcol.co.uk LENDER

CURRENT RATE

UNTIL

GO TO RATE

THE OVERALL COST FOR COMPARISON IS

MAX ADV

HIGHER LENDING CHARGE

John Charcol

2.84%

31/3/14

3.99%

4.0% APR

60%

None

Nationwide

3.59%

3 years

3.99%

4.0% APR

70%

None

Darlington

3.69%

31/5/17

5.95%

5.6% APR

75%

None

Accord

4.19%

31/5/17

5.99%

5.6% APR

85%

None

EARLY REPAYMENT CHARGE (ERC)

LENDER FEE

LENDER EXIT FEE

£1,200

Nil

£999

£90

3% to 31/5/17. Can repay up to 10% in a single payment p.a. ERC free.

£100

5/5/5/4/3% to 31/5/17. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free.

£1,995

£90

3/2% to 31/3/14. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free. 4% to last day of month after 3 years. Can repay up to £500 p.m. ERC free.

NOTES On remortgages free valuation and free legal fees. Flexible. Also available at 3.14% up to 75% LTV. Purchase only. Flexible. Fee reduced to £499 for FTBs. Also available for remortgages at 3.69% with a free valuation and free legals.

Flexible.

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LONDON PROPERTY

REVIEW

A tip for the Treasury

Mutual lenders grant faster

Patrick Bullick, chairman NAEA London Region and MD of Stanley Chelsea, reports for Property Review

New mortgages approved for house buyers in January rose to 58,728, making it the highest monthly figure since December 2009 and up 30 per cent on January 2011. These figures are reflected in Land Registry data showing that average house prices rose by 1.1 per cent in January, with London prices climbing even higher. According to data from the Bank of England, gross mortgage lending increased 32 per cent in January to £1.9 billion, up from £1.4 billion the previous year. Meanwhile, the number of mortgage approvals jumped by more than half, with £1.7 billion mortgages being approved compared to £1.1 billion in January 2011. Another interesting statistic to come out of figures is that mutual lenders have been granting loans at a far faster rate than previously. “New lending and approvals for house purchase picked up across the market in January, perhaps in part due to first-time buyers taking advantage of the stamp duty holiday before it ends in March,” says Adrian Coles, director general of the Building Societies Association. “Lending activity by mutuals was up significantly in January compared to the same month last year, continuing the trend of increased lending by the mutual sector seen throughout 2011.”

It’s risky writing an article that goes to print just before Budget Day, but I suspect that what I’m proposing will not have been in the Budget. I have a suggestion for the Treasury that will be tax neutral but will help free up the sclerotic London property market and improve the movement of labour, while at the same time raising extra revenue from many individuals and companies who do not pay their fair share of tax. A UK resident, quite rightly, pays no capital gains tax (CGT) when selling their primary residence. But when they come to sell any property which is not their first home, they pay 28 per cent CGT on any uplift in the value. While not as high as it has been, this tax is a real inhibitor to investors selling and re-buying. ‘Non–residents’ who own and sell property in the UK pay no CGT at all. This is virtually unique in the world. Quite apart from being ridiculously unfair to UK property investors, landlords and second homeowners, this omission is a loss of significant potential revenue to the Treasury. Property Purchase Tax, masquerading under the misnomer Stamp Duty Land Tax, is currently paid at 3, 4 or 5 per cent on the vast majority of property purchases in London. This is a further huge inhibitor to sales transactions in the capital. So my suggestion is that the Treasury could, with the greatest of ease, impose CGT on non-residents when they sell any residential property in the UK. I have checked, and legislatively this is very simple to achieve. Clearly, we do not want to put off our friendly non-resident investors, so the CGT rate should be internationally competitive: 28 per cent is way too high. Perhaps 10 or 15 per cent is more appropriate. Being realistic, this is not a tax that will bring in an instant flood of revenue, but over time it will build and could be significant. My view is that any revenue raised in this way should be put directly into gradually reducing Property Purchase Tax (sorry, SDLT). This will definitely help to free up transactions in London while taxing those who are distorting the market and contributing very little at the moment.

INCREASING THE RENT With London rents rising at more than ten per cent a year, landlords should make sure the rent they are charging tenants is keeping pace with increases in the market. Landlords are often reluctant to put rents up by too much in order to encourage tenants to stay on, and while this is admirable in some ways, it does not make financial sense. This extra profit can be used either to clear the mortgage or provide a sinking fund for repairs and maintenance, and once a tenant has become used to a low rent for three or four years, it becomes harder to raise the rent to a market level. As the tenancy comes up for renewal, it is worth checking exactly what the market rent should be, and if the tenant is unhappy to pay much more there are – at present anyway – a queue of applicants willing to take their place.

Variable Rates (Tracker and Discount off SVR) MAX ADV

HIGHER LENDING CHARGE

EARLY REPAYMENT CHARGE (ERC)

LENDER FEE

LENDER EXIT FEE

NOTES

LENDER

CURRENT RATE

UNTIL

GO TO RATE

THE OVERALL COST FOR COMPARISON IS

Lloyds TSB Scotland

2.74%

Bank Rate + 2.24% to 31/3/14

3.99%

3.9% APR

60%

None

3/2% to 31/3/14. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free.

£999

Nil

On remortgages free valuation and free legal fees. Flexible.

Bank of China (UK)

2.80%

Bank Rate + 2.30% for term

N/A

2.9% APR

80%

None

1% in 1 year on full repayment. Unlimited ERC free part redemptions allowed.

£1,245*

£95

Up to £500,000. For loans up to £1m: £2,495 and above £1m: 0.5%

National Counties

2.99%

4.69%

4.4% APR

80%

None

5% for 5 years. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free

£465

£100

Maximum loan: £350K.

Nottingham

2.99%

5.99%

5.6% APR

85%

None

3% for 2 years. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free.

£999

£150

Free valuation. On remortgages free legal fees. Maximum loan: £500,000.

Darlington

3.99%

5.95%

5.8% APR

90%

None

3% to 31/3/14. Can repay up to 10% in a single payment ERC free.

£449

£100

First Time Buyers only. Maximum loan: £200,000.

1.70% discount off SVR for 5 years 3.00% discount off SVR for 2 years 1.96% discount off SVR to 31/3/14

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Hamptons International Mayfair Launch Hamptons International hosted a successful launch event for its new flagship Mayfair branch on Wednesday evening. Guests included clients of Hamptons International, relocation agents, buying agents as well as other industry experts operating in the Prime Central London property market. During the event, Hamptons International’s Head of Research, Adam Challis, gave a presentation about the Prime Central London market, focusing specifically on the Mayfair and St James areas. Key points from the presentation include: • Prime Central London sales continue to outperform the wider market, as they have done since mid-2009; however the buyer profile for 2012 looks set to change. In the second half of 2011, a noticeable return of domestic demand was noted and is expected to continue in 2012. • The results of Hamptons International’s Q1 nationality tracker to be released next month, will confirm whether UK buyers are becoming more active in the market, supporting house prices at a time when international buyers may be considering options elsewhere. • George Osborne’s Budget announcements in two weeks time may have a significant impact on the Prime Central London residential market with issues such as the mansion tax, a higher council tax band, SPV clampdown and the 50 per cent tax rate expected to be raised. • The lettings market shares many of the market drivers of the sales market, but the impacts have been different. Whilst rental prices remain strong,

demand at the higher end of the market has softened due to weaker corporate relocation activity. • Looking into the figures from Hamptons International’s Corporate Relocations team, it is clear that the Financial Business Services sector, alongside Oil and Gas sectors are key players within the Prime rental market. Looking forward, the Olympics are likely to delay the return of strong corporate demand until September, creating a competitive supply environment in the back half of 2012. • Mayfair and St James is beginning to reassert itself as a preeminent residential location, and in particular the west side of Mayfair. There are two main reasons behind this: Commercial occupiers in inefficient Mayfair offices are able to access more suitable accommodation elsewhere in the West End. More importantly, residential values of townhouses and lateral apartments in Mayfair are well in excess of offices, meaning that there is an appetite from developers to return properties to their residential roots. • As per our 2012 forecasts, we predict that Prime Central property prices will increase by four per cent in 2012, and it is likely that taken together with the resilient market demand, the Mayfair and St James residential market will outperform this. For further information please drop into the Mayfair Office or get in touch: 32 Grosvenor Square, Mayfair, London W1K 2HJ. 020 7758 8440, mayfair@hamptons-int.com

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Princes Gate Mews, SW7 £2,895,000 Freehold A three storey corner mews house that would benefit from refurbishment. The property has a very spacious reception room on the ground floor, and four bedrooms with a master bedroom suite arranged over the whole second floor.

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A spectacular three bedroom, duplex apartment moments from Hyde Park, which has been most sympathetically refurbished to exacting standards whilst retaining a wealth of period charm.

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Hamptons Sloane Square 020 7717 5481 sloanesquare@hamptons-int.com

Lower Sloane Street £880,000 Leasehold A charming first floor, two bedroom apartment in this attractive red brick period building moments from Sloane Square. The apartment features wonderful ceiling heights, a front facing balcony overlooking Sloane gardens and a very bright reception room.

Sloane Gardens £895,000 Leasehold A well presented fourth floor flat in this handsome Queen Anne style building which benefits from a porter and a lift. It is flooded with light throughout and offers flexible living accommodation with a dining room/study on the top floor.

In the year of medals, we are already on a winning streak.

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Hamptons International Silver for Best UK Large Estate Agency and Best for Marketing.

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Billing Street, SW10 £1,399,995 Freehold A beautiful freehold period house tucked away in this unique private enclave just off the Fulham Road, with flexible accommodation over three floors. This property has a bright and spacious 23’ reception room and a large eat in kitchen with separate dining area.

Stamford Cottages, SW10 £999,950 Freehold

Groves Cottages, SW3 £3,100,000 Freehold

Stanley Mansions, SW10 £1,550,000 Leasehold A light and bright fully refurbished two bedroom top floor apartment forming part of this attractive period building. This property boasts a 22ft reception room to the front, spacious 22ft master bedroom to the rear with en-suite bath and shower room.

A newly built four bedroom classic townhouse, offering high specification and beautifully designed accommodation. This property has its own private garage and there is an attractive communal garden to the rear.

An outstanding two bedroomed freehold house, which has undergone recent extensive refurbishment to provide light and bright living and entertaining space with a lovely private rear garden.

Invite Hamptons into your home. There’s a different story behind every door. Whether you’re buying or selling, renting or letting, we can help. Contact us on 020 7835 1444. The market is moving, are you?

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Cope Place W8 £3,150,000 Freehold

Adam and Eve Mews W8 £3,200,000 Freehold A superb three bedroom period mews house fully refurbished to the most exacting of standards offering a high quality finish throughout.

Warren House W8 £795,000 Leasehold

Regent Court W8 £1,650,000 Leasehold A well presented two bedroom two bathroom apartment with underground parking, gym and 24 hour security.

A superb five bedroom family house which has been beautifully refurbished with a contemporary theme and a major focus on light throughout. Integral garage.

A bright two bedroom fifth floor apartment on the favourable Eastern side of this popular development with underground parking, portarage and gym.

Invite Hamptons into your home.

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Linden Gardens, W2 £1,395,000 Share of Freehold A fantastic raised ground floor two bedroom flat close to Notting Hill Gate, with fabulous high ceilings and detailed cornicing, with a unique period bay window.

Oxford Gardens, W10 £1,200,000 Leasehold

Portobello Road, W11 £500,000 Leasehold

Ilbert Street, W10 £315,000 Leasehold A fantastic one bedroom garden flat on the ground floor of a Victorian cottage. The reception has high ceilings, fireplace and pleasant views over the park opposite.

On the world famous Portobello Road opposite the bookstore featured in the movie Notting Hill. This is a perfect one bedroom flat with a wonderful duel aspect.

This substantial flat occupies the whole second floor of an imposing detached period villa, with a large south facing living room, two bedrooms, study and terrace.

In the year of medals, we are already on a winning streak. Hamptons International Silver for Best UK Large Estate Agency and Best for Marketing.

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Gloucester Terrace, W2 £845,000 Leasehold Located moments to Hyde Park a fantastic duplex apartment. Situated on the third and fourth floor of an attractive period building this bright and well presented property features a fitted kitchen, a west facing reception room, two bedrooms, a family bathroom and guest cloakroom.

Westbourne Terrace, W2 £2,000,000 Share of Freehold Refurbished to a high specification, a wonderful and highly sought after first and second floor three bedroom apartment. Located moments from Hyde Park and Paddington Station.

Gloucester Square, W2 £2,595,000 Share of Freehold A unique three bedroom apartment with access to a residents garden square. With wonderful ceiling heights and elegant rooms throughout. Moments to Hyde Park.

Leinster Mews, W2 £3,500,000 Freehold

Located moments to Hyde Park a stunning three bedroom mews house. Featuring a reception room with roof terrace, a cinema room and gym. In addition an integral garage.

Home means something different to us all.

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Vauxhall Bridge Road SW1 £635,000 Leasehold On the second floor (with lift) of a modern, portered building with secure parking, a beautifully presented two bedroom, two bathroom (one en-suite) apartment.

Moreton Place SW1 £1,450,000 Share of Freehold

Bridge House, St Georges Wharf £665,000 Leasehold Located on the eighth floor of this popular riverside development, the property offers some of the best views in London overlooking the Houses of Parliament and the river.

Millicent Court £1,395,000 Share of freehold A beautiful three bedroom apartment offering over 1400 square feet of living space and overlooking internal gardens with its own terrace and private parking.

The Panoramic £1,695,000 Leasehold An outstanding and beautifully presented 10th floor two bedroom, two bathroom double aspect apartment with breathtaking views across London and the River Thames.

The Penthouse, St John’s Building £3,350,000 Leasehold A rare opportunity to acquire a spectacular Penthouse in this prestigious apartment building with views over the Houses of Parliament, three terraces and private parking.

A delightful maisonette in the Moreton triangle of Pimlico. Arranged over three floors there are two west facing terraces and three bedrooms.

In the year of medals, we are already on a winning streak. Hamptons International Silver for Best UK Large Estate Agency and Best for Marketing.

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We’re no beginners. With over 150 years experience, our professional negotiators – unequalled in the business – know how to get the result you want. March into any of our offices and you get an army of London’s best negotiators hunting down the best price on your behalf. Carefully recruited, career agents – many living in the area they work, so they know it inside out. And the selling process too. This way they can negotiate even harder whatever the value of your property. The result, you end up with the best price and a great experience to match.

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Chepstow Villas W11 £5,250,000 Set back from the road this magnificent stucco fronted Victorian property retains many period features and provides elegant reception space on the raised ground and first floors benefitting from high ceilings and glorious windows. The generous bedroom accommodation includes a huge master suite, three additional bedrooms and a family bathroom. The lower floor has been configured to provide a one bedroom apartment that can operate independently from the main family accommodation. Benefits include access to Ladbroke Square Gardens. Freehold. Sole Agents.

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Onslow Gardens SW7 £1,195,000 This wonderful South Kensington apartment is located in a stunning period conversion. The property offers a large reception room, a separate kitchen, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Benefits include a private roof terrace. Onslow Gardens is a very popular address in South Kensington, located at the southern end of Queen’s Gate and close to Hyde Park. Leasehold. Sole Agents. CHELSEA: 020 7591 5570 sales.chs@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Craven Hill Mews W2 £3,000 per week This unique property has been created from an entire mews house and the raised ground floor and lower floor of an impressive Queen’s Gardens house. Sweeping reception space consists of three connecting rooms whilst the bedroom accommodation includes four bedroom suites including a master suite overlooking the garden square. NOTTING HILL: 020 7313 2890 lets.not@marshandparsons.co.uk

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This beautifully presented house boasts a kitchen/dining room leading out to a private patio, an impressive double reception room, five double bedrooms each with their own shower rooms and a family bathroom with utility room. The property benefits from an electric gate as well as parking space for two cars.

Located in a fantastic location close to the River Thames and Pimlico This stunning apartment comprises a large eat-in kitchen with french doors leading out to a paved patio, a reception room, three double bedrooms, (two en suite), a family bathroom and a small terrace on the first floor at the rear of the house.

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This stunning apartment has been refurbished to an exceptional standard. Situated on the first floor, this larger than average property boasts a large open plan reception, a fully fitted modern kitchen, two bedrooms, two stylish bathrooms and oak wooden floors throughout.

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This three storey mews house has been designed in a bright, contemporary style with beautiful pale stained solid wood flooring throughout, glass balustrading and skylights accentuating the light and airy feel. The upper floor is given over to expansive living space with access to a decked roof terrace above. On the ground and first floors are two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, a further bedroom/study and a further reception space which if needed could easily become a fourth. Reception & open plan kitchen | 2nd reception | Master bedroom with en suite bathroom | 2 further bedrooms | Bathroom | Bedroom/study | Utility | Terrace

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£1,450,000 Leasehold

A recently refurbished two bedroom balcony flat on the first floor of this mid terrace period conversion located on the southern terrace of this popular South Kensington Square. This charming flat has been extremely well converted and offers balanced accommodation extending to 764sq/ft (71sq/m). Entrance hall | Reception room | Kitchen | Two bedrooms | En-suite bathroom | Shower room | Balcony | Access to communal gardens

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Located in this desirable Belgravia location, an extremely well-proportioned flat that has a superb feeling of lateral space, with high ceilings throughout. The property features a large reception with dining alcove, substantial master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and bathroom, and a wealth of fitted storage. Secure private street entrance | Second communal entrance | Entrance hall | Reception room with feature fireplace and dining area | Kitchen with integrated appliances | Utility vault | Master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom | Second double bedroom | Family bathroom | Communal patio garden | Non-demised additional vault storage | 24 hour Porter and qualification for City of Westminster parking permits | G.I.A. 1321 sq ft

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Coombe End, Coombe

Guide Price £2,450,000 SUBJECT TO CONTRACT

A substantial 6 bedroom family home within probably one of the finest child friendly residential areas on the exclusive private Coombe estate. Extended and completely refurbished in 2000 with a lovely aspect over the rear garden and outdoor heated swimming pool. Freehold.

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Coombe Ridings, Kingston Hill

£6,500 PCM SUBJECT TO CONTRACT

Beautifully presented 4 bedroom family home situated in one of Kingston’s premier roads. Architect designed and set behind electronic gates in wonderful grounds. It has a beautiful rear garden, ample off street parking and a double garage to the front. Unfurnished.

+44 (0)20 8947 9393

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Mayfair PIMLICO BELGRAVIA KNIGHTSBRIDGE CHELSEA SOUTH KENSINGTON

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Space and light Expect the unexpected. That’s the motto of bespoke residential development company Florio Bilinski, which designed and built a townhouse currently for sale on Sydney Street, Chelsea. A décor of white walls and dark floors makes a striking first impression at the five-bedroom property, close to the King’s Road and Fulham Road, created to deliver contemporary style with natural light and space on five floors. On the lower ground floor, the custom-made lacquered kitchen is by Belgian cabinetmakers Baden & Baden and has wide-plank solid wood floors and underfloor heating. The dining room has a solid walnut table and bench seating, mirrored wall panel and recessed ceiling speakers, and the reception room and snug contains a home entertainment system, remote-controlled fireplace, and plantation shutters. Featuring another home entertainment system, the ground floor reception has fireplaces with stone surrounds, a TV concealed in bespoke joinery, intercom and camera system, and a silk chandelier by CTO Lighting. A glass conservatory with a glass atrium above the

lower ground floor leads to the rear patio garden and courtyard featuring slate stone paving and off-street parking. The rear hall and study features a wine storage area. On the top floor, the master bedroom has an Opus home entertainment with touch-screen panel, a remote-controlled feature fireplace, Daikin comfort cooling and acoustic glass in the sash windows. It also has an en suite bathroom in white Thassos marble, and a dressing room with mirrored cabinets. Sydney Street, Chelsea SW3, guide price £5.25m, Winkworth 020 7589 6616

“ The spectacular interiors include a wealth of beautiful features expertly married to contemporary design specifications” Florio Bilinski

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Hannah creates a model home on Beatles square The generous walk-in dressing room and storage space at a two-bedroom lateral apartment on Montagu Square is big enough for the wardrobe collection of a busy fashion model. Hannah Strafford-Taylor, who modelled for fashion brands such as Net-a-Porter and Alexander McQueen, lives at the Marylebone address with husband Ian and their daughter Soleil. Hannah totally refurbished the apartment using influences from her favourite modelling locations. Japan especially. “The greatest influence was Asia. I modelled and lived in Japan for four years so I got the opportunity to see a lot of amazing apartments. All seemed to effortlessly combine functionality and incredible style, often with limited space,” said Hannah, who has hung up her high heels for interior design. “In London – like in Tokyo – space is at a premium and I wanted to create something that maximised what we had to its full potential,” she said. “I wanted something that flowed, worked well and

had space for everything – for example, a walk-in closet for my enormous wardrobe collected over the years of modelling.” Hannah had renovated properties before, but in more minimalist style, and this was her first family home project. She flew to Bali to find an artist to hand-carve a stone mural, which took 16 weeks to complete, and had pebbles shipped to the UK for the two en suite bathrooms, dressing room and patio garden floors. The 1325 sq ft lower ground floor apartment has its own entrance, underfloor heating and integrated sound system. Ringo Starr once owned a maisonette on the square at No. 34, borrowed by fellow Beatles Paul and John. By Bob Stonebridge Montagu Square, Marylebone W1, guide price £1.65m, Knight Frank 020 7483 8349

“I wanted our home to have an eclectic mix from all over, not just one particular style, so I tried to incorporate parts of Asia with a French twist on colour” Hannah Strafford-Taylor, owner

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Hyde Park haunt of Captain Jack Hyde Park and Knightsbridge Barracks – home to the Household Cavalry – are opposite, and the exclusive luxury developments of One Hyde Park and The Knightsbridge are close neighbours. Built in 1813, a fully restored Grade II listed house currently on the market is one of five in a select Knightsbridge terrace with impressive front and rear gardens set in one of the world’s finest addresses. You approach the house through wrought iron gates and a 29ft front garden, and the 33ft south-facing garden at the rear has views towards the old Harrods Depository and across the gardens of Trevor Street. Updated to high modern specifications, the house has 3200 sq ft of space on six floors. All four bedrooms have en suite facilities, and the home features oak flooring, Lutron lighting, integrated sound system, and underfloor heating. The Minotti kitchen and breakfast room has Miele and Gaggenau appliances, and the conservatory features Fromental chinoiserie wallpaper and porcelain flooring. The property was once the home of artist, author and traveller Tristram Ellis (1844-1922), a former railway engineer whose paintings and drawings depicted locations from his journeys around the world. Captain Jack Howard was another former resident. By Bob Stonebridge Knightsbridge SW7, guide price £7.95m, Hobart Slater 020 7581 8277, Knight Frank 020 7591 8600

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A refurbished onebedroom flat is set in the small, exclusive gated development around a landscaped courtyard at Painters Yard in Chelsea. The third floor home at the southern end of Old Church Street, close to the King’s Road, features a west-facing reception room linked to the kitchen. It includes air conditioning, a secure underground parking space, resident porter and CCTV.

Mayfair resurgence Mayfair – particularly the west side – is on the rise again as a leading residential location. That was the message from Hamptons International at the launch of its new flagship Mayfair branch. Hamptons head of research Adam Challis, pictured, reported that commercial occupiers in inefficient Mayfair offices are moving into more suitable accommodation elsewhere in the West End. “Residential values of townhouses and lateral apartments in Mayfair are well in excess of offices, meaning that there is an appetite from developers to return properties to their residential roots,” he said.

Hamptons predicts that prime central London property prices will rise by four per cent in 2012, with higher increases in Mayfair and St James.

Painters Yard, Old Church Street, Chelsea SW3, £1.25m, Russell Simpson 020 7225 0277

“ Developers are returning Mayfair properties to their residential roots” Adam Challis

Magnificent seven windows

On the corner of West Eaton Place

Seven windows – three in the central reception room and two each in two of the bedrooms – look out at the gardens of Lowndes Square from a first floor apartment. The three-bedroom Knightsbridge property has almost 2000 sq ft of luxury lateral living space and features Crestron Total Home technology, home theatre, audio-visual distribution, and Airwell refrigerated air conditioning. Underfloor heating will keep your feet warm in the entrance hall and bathrooms, and the lacquered kitchen has a Miele dishwasher and extractor, and Bosch washing machine and dryer. There are walnut floors and an ADT monitored security system, and the property also offers 24-hour porterage and access to the private gardens.

Natural light streams into a dual-aspect, interiordesigned apartment in a corner position on West Eaton Place, Belgravia. The property on the ground and lower ground floors has two large bedroom suites plus a utility room on the lower level. The ground floor contains a reception room with a feature fireplace, high ceilings and original cornicing A contemporary kitchen leads to an outside terrace, and the entire property has underfloor heating and an audio-visual system. Sloane Square is a short walk away.

Lowndes Square, Knightsbridge SW1, £6m, Marler & Marler 020 7235 9641

West Eaton Place, Belgravia SW1, £3.95m, Marsh & Parsons, 020 7591 5570

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HANS PLACE SW1 A bright fourth floor apartment in this period building overlooking square gardens. This apartment is ideally located in the heart of Knightsbridge, just moments from Harrods and Knightsbridge tube station. ■■ ■■

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KNIGHTSBRIDGE SW1 Located within this portered mansion building in the very heart of Knightsbridge, is this well presented 1 bedroom flat on the sixth floor. The flat could be rearranged to create a second bedroom and benefits from far reaching south easterly views accross London. ■■ ■■

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SLOANE TERRACE SW1 Fifth floor apartment located close to Sloane Square that has been refurbished to a high standard and offers spacious and bright accommodation. Unfurnished. 1960 sq ft. ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■

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£3000 per week

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QUEENSGATE TERRACE, SW7

SLOANE COURT EAST, SW3

An excellent, newly decorated third floor maisonette with a lift, situated close to the shops and restaurants of the Gloucester Road. The property is extremely light with two double bedrooms plus a third bedroom/study, two en-suite bathrooms and a separate shower room along with a small roof terrace which is situated off the half landing.

A stunning and meticulously refurbished two bedroom ground floor maisonette featuring an elegant west facing drawing room opening directly onto the communal gardens. This flat has been beautifully decorated and furnished in an elegant contemporary style with excellent bathrooms and a modern white kitchen with breakfast area as well as being wired for audio/video/data and telephone communications. It is conveniently located close to Sloane Square Underground, local shops and restaurants.

£1000 per week

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ST LUKES STREET, SW3

WALTON STREET, SW3

This immaculate one bedroom lower ground floor flat has been recently refurbished and decorated in a modern contemporary style. The living room incorporates a kitchen/dining area and the flat has access to a shared garden. Quietly situated close to Chelsea Green with all its shops and restaurants.

Charming house located in this popular street close to the shops and facilities of Chelsea and Knightsbridge. The property is interior designed and has a fabulous kitchen/dining room and ground floor double reception room. The house is arranged over three floors and has two double bedrooms with good storage along with a third bedroom/study. There is a good sized garden to the rear of the property.

£475 per week

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Princes Gate Knightsbridge SW7

Approximately 162.67 sq m / 1,751 sq ft

A spacious interior designed ground floor three bedroom apartment in this prestigious Knightsbridge portered building with landscaped communal gardens and a superb park-side location. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, air conditioning, Lutron lighting, 24-hour porter, communal garden

Leasehold 51 years

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Bramerton Street Chelsea SW3

Approximately 187.17 sq m / 2,004 sq ft

A recently well-renovated four-storey terraced townhouse, in this quiet residential street, with benefit of integral garage and west facing paved patio.

020 7352 1484

9 Cale Street, Chelsea Green, London SW3 3QS cst.sales@johndwood.co.uk

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master bedroom, dressing room, en suite bathroom double bedroom and shower room, 2 reception rooms study, dining room and open-plan kitchen guest cloakroom, utility room quality wood flooring, underfloor heating in basement

Freehold

Price £3,500,000

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Ennismore Gardens, Knightsbridge SW7

Approximately 126 sq m / 1365 sq ft

Bright and spacious 3rd floor apartment, in fine period building (c.1870), facing due South over picturesque garden square - superbly located a short walk from Hyde Park and the excellent amenities of Knightsbridge. 3 bedrooms, large bathroom, guest cloakroom, reception room, kitchen, study area, independent gas central heating, entry phone, use of communal gardens

Leasehold 104 years

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CHAPEL STREET, SWi

A charming period freehold house with extensive

AccommodAtion And Amenities

accommodation of 3,705 sq ft (344 sq m).

6 Bedrooms • 4 Bath or Shower Rooms • 4 Reception Rooms • Study (Bedroom 6) Kitchen / Breakfast Room • Servery / Staff Kitchen • Cloakroom • Vault • Roof Terrace • Use of Belgrave Square Gardens.

Freehold £6,850,000

16 Lower Belgrave Street, Belgravia, London SW1W 0LN

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LoWER BELgRAvE STREET, SWi

A 6 bedroom period town house (2,898 sq ft / 269 sq m) that has been in the same family ownership for 43 years, with scope to modernise and potentially enlarge.

AccommodAtion And Amenities

6 Bedrooms • 3 Bathrooms • 3 Reception Rooms • Kitchen • Garden Room Cloakroom • Vaults • Balcony • Rear Garden.

Freehold £5,250,000 sales@ayrtonwylie.com

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Fernshaw Road, SW10 £I,875,000 Freehold

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Restored by GB team Restorers who revived the ornate ceiling of an apartment on Lancaster Gate are the same team whose renovation skills were used on the SS Great Britain, Brunel’s Victorian passenger ship now a major tourist attraction in Bristol. The two-bedroom ground floor home is set in a white stucco-fronted Grade II listed building and its period features are now fully restored by the ship’s specialist crew. The grand drawing room has 13ft high ceilings and is wired for home cinema surround sound. Double doors open into the dining room, which contains plenty of entertaining

space, and a feature doorway leads to the fully fitted kitchen with built-in appliances. The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom and fitted wardrobes, and a guest cloakroom has a shower and steam cubicle with integrated sound system. The bathroom and guest shower room have underfloor heating and the 1122 sq ft property has ambient lighting throughout. Lancaster Gate, Bayswater W2, £1.8m, Knight Frank 020 7871 5060

Dining out on Trafalgar terrace The reception room opens out onto a paved south-facing terrace – ideal for dining al fresco – at a two-bedroom, first floor apartment in Trafalgar Gardens, Kensington. Close to Kensington High Street, the 721 sq ft apartment off South End Row has a kitchen, bathroom and shower room and includes a secure underground parking space and lift access. The communal gardens are partly covered by glass conservatory-style roofs, and Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park are easy walking distance. Trafalgar Gardens, South End Row, Kensington W8, £1.5m, Anthony Sharp 020 7243 8398

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New York style at home of Gold Medal winner The RIBA Royal Gold Medal for Architecture was last year awarded to Sir David Chipperfield, who founded his architects’ business in 1985, in recognition of his lifetime’s work. Also last year, his reconstruction of Neues Museum on Berlin’s Museum Island won the Philippe Rotthier Prize for Architecture. He has also completed two UK museums: the Turner Contemporary in Margate and the Hepworth Wakefield in Yorkshire. Currently for sale in Bayswater is the four-bed maisonette he designed as his New York loft style home on Cleveland Square. The central feature is its 37ft living space with high ceilings and a huge original-shuttered window looking out across the square. The functional kitchen has stainless steel units and white marble worktops. A studio room with a conservatorystyle roof doubles as a dining room, containing a table that spans almost the entire length of the room. The master bedroom suite features an open plan,

en suite shower area. Chipperfield is a modernist whose early projects in England included a Sloane Street shop for Issey Miyake in 1983, a house for fashion photographer Nick Knight, and the River and Rowing Museum in Henley-on-Thames. He has since become a commanding figure in the design of cultural and civic buildings across Europe and the USA. The previously derelict Neues Museum reopened in October 2009. Chipperfield is also designing the master plan for Berlin’s entire Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site of five museums. Other current projects include the Anchorage Museum Expansion in Alaska and four lakeside villas at Bom Sucesso Design Resort. Cleveland Square, Bayswater W2, guide price £3.95m, Savills 020 7535 3300

“Chipperfield has managed to achieve an urban, New York loft appeal, while retaining the grand proportions of this period apartment” Thomas Holcroft, Savills Kensington

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LD SO Family house with great potential

Princedale Road, HOLLAND PARK, W11 £2,000,000 FREEHOLD A delightful three bedroom period house, currently arranged over three floors only, with an elegant double reception room and a large kitchen / breakfast room opening onto a small patio area. The house, which has an unusually open aspect to the rear, also benefits from a fabulous roof terrace with panoramic views of the local area. Situated close to the junction with Queensdale Road, the property is conveniently located for the amenities of Holland Park Avenue including Holland Park (Central Line) underground station. The park itself is also within easy walking distance. Double Reception n Kitchen/Breakfast Room n Three Double Bedrooms n Two Bathrooms n Roof Terrace n Patio

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KENSINGTON

NOTTING HILL

B AY S WAT E R

BROOK GREEN

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Spacious and flexible accommodation

Napier Road, Holland Park, W14 £2,750,000 Freehold An elegant family house offering spacious and flexible accommodation. The property benefits from an impressive double reception room on the ground floor and a large open-plan kitchen/dining/ family area on the lower ground floor with direct access to the garden. The property further benefits from a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom on the first floor and two further bedrooms and a family bathroom on the second floor. On the ground and first floors there are also two rooms ideal for use as studies. Napier Road is within walking distance of the shops, restaurants and transport facilities of Kensington High Street as well as the open spaces of Holland Park. Double Reception Room n Kitchen/Dining Room/Family Room n Three Bedrooms n Two Bathrooms n Two Studies n Cloakroom n Utility Room n Wine Cellar n Garden

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Trafalgar Gardens, Kensington, W8 £1,500,000 Share of Freehold

Redcliffe Gardens, Chelsea, SW10 £650,000 Leasehold

A superbly located two bedroom first floor apartment with the rare advantage of a secure underground parking space. The property further benefits from a light and spacious reception room which opens onto a large south-facing terrace. South End Row is conveniently located for the amenities of Kensington High Street including its well-known shops, restaurants and underground station.

A stunning two bedroom apartment located on the third floor of this attractive period conversion offering light and airy accommodation throughout. Redcliffe Gardens is ideally situated moments from Fulham Road with its wide selection of restaurants and cafes.

Carson Terrace, Holland Park, W11 £1,350,000 Freehold

Lancaster Gate, W2 £950,000 Share of Freehold

An architect designed modern mews house which has been superbly refurbished to offer flexible contemporary accommodation including double garage. Carson Terrace is conveniently located in Princes Place just off Queensdale Road and is ideally placed for he shops, restaurants and amenities of Holland Park Avenue.

A stunning two bedroom penthouse apartment (with lift) located within an impressive white stucco-fronted building only moments from Hyde Park. The property, which has been comprehensively refurbished throughout, now offers light and spacious contemporary accommodation. Lancaster Gate is conveniently located for Lancaster Gate (Central Line) underground station and the open spaces of both Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park.

H O L L A N D PA R K

KENSINGTON

NOTTING HILL

B AY S WAT E R

BROOK GREEN

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Lansdowne Crescent, NOTTING HILL, W11 £850 per week Unfurnished

Ladbroke Gardens, notting hill, W11 £695 per week Unfurnished

A bright and spacious three double bedroom duplex apartment on the top two floors of this well maintained Victorian conversion. The property offers contemporary accommodation throughout including two private terraces and access to beautiful communal gardens. Lansdowne Crescent is conveniently located for the amenities of both Notting Hill Gate and Holland Park Avenue.

A stunning one bedroom apartment occupying the first floor of a stucco fronted period building overlooking delightful communal gardens. The property has been comprehensively refurbished and now provides stylish contemporary accommodation. The apartment provides superb entertaining space with a classically proportioned high ceilinged reception room, with three large full height windows and other period features.

Holland Street, Kensington, W8 £690 per week Unfurnished

Holland Park gardens, W14 £1,600 per week Unfurnished

A light and spacious two bedroom maisonette situated just off Kensington Church Street. The property, benefits from a spacious reception room, large eat-in kitchen and two double bedrooms. Available Now.

A stunning four bedroom raised ground floor mansion block apartment with open views to the rear overlooking the famous Holland Park Tennis Club. The property has just been comprehensively refurbished throughout and now offers stylish contemporary accommodation.

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Cash is a bonus FULHAM

A five-bedroom studio house in Fulham Road, on the Chelsea-Fulham border, features a double-height, vaulted reception with hardwood flooring and a TV and media area. Also on the ground floor is an office or double bedroom with en suite shower room, three more bedrooms, an extra office and a family bathroom. The upper level contains the master bedroom suite and a fully integrated designer kitchen. Steps lead to a split-level roof terrace. Fulham Road, Fulham SW6, £2,195,000, Marsh & Parsons 020 7736 9822

Handy for the Central Line, Notting Hill and Holland Park have always been popular with banker buyers due to their easy commuting distance to the City and Canary Wharf, reports Anthony Sharp, managing director of the estate agency of the same name. “Traditionally from January onwards we would notice a peak of interest, prior to the bonus announcement in the spring, from bankers looking to up-size their current homes or looking for rental investments,” he said. “The trend has been less pronounced in recent years as bankers have either received smaller bonuses, or have been given a larger proportion of company shares rather than cash, and this looks set to continue through 2012.

“Fortunately, there are many other cash buyers in the prime market at present, mainly from overseas, and the property market has grown less reliant on the bonus season than it was a few years ago.” Currently for sale in Holland Park, on Napier Road, is a 2000 sq ft family house featuring a double reception room on the ground floor, and on the lower ground floor an open plan kitchen, dining and family area with direct access into the 30ft rear garden. Napier Road, Holland Park W14, £2.75m, Anthony Sharp: 020 7243 8398

Modern makeover has original charm Recently refurbished, a five-bedroom house in Parsons Green has been updated with a contemporary feel while retaining much of its original charm. Steps from the impressive reception room lead down into the designer kitchen and breakfast room, which has sliding glass doors into the landscaped rear garden. A glass stairwell links the kitchen with the media and family room. On the first floor, a fitted study opens out onto a balcony, and the second reception features a large bay window. Total living space is 3182 sq ft on five floors. Radipole Road, Parsons Green SW6, £2.8m, Douglas & Gordon 020 7731 4391

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LONDON PROPERTY

REVIEW

A tale of two markets Report by Cheryl Markosky NICK IS PROMOTED IN KNIGHTSBRIDGE Nick Hubbard has been promoted to manager of Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings in Knightsbridge. ARLA qualified, Nick has worked in the lettings industry for 14 years and joined the agency six years ago as a senior lettings negotiator. Among the properties currently on his books is a refurbished raised ground floor flat in Lennox Gardens, midway between Sloane Square and the V&A. The double reception has views over the garden square, the kitchen is highspec, and period features include high ceilings and an elegant fireplace. Lennox Gardens, Knightsbridge SW1, £1950 per week unfurnished, Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings 020 7581 2112

It’s a tale of two markets, with flats from £300 to £1200 a week faring well while fewer families hunt for homes above £2000. Claire de Wolff from Marsh & Parsons Holland Park reports lots of competition for homes at the low to midlevel and they’re going swiftly. “I had three competing bids for a two-bedroom flat with a garden on Holland Park Avenue that went for the asking price of £650 a week.” At the top end, things are different, which means landlords need to listen to the market and readjust their expectations. “If a landlord insists on holding on for £1800 a week when the property’s now worth £1500, digging their heels in could mean an unwanted void.” De Wolff notes more long-term renters entering the fray, signing longer two to three-year lets. “Some ask for a relocation clause that releases them from the contract if they’re sent somewhere else to work by their employers.” Her colleague Verity Barrett at Marsh & Parsons Kensington tips best-kept-secret schemes, such as Vicarage Court, off Kensington Church Street, as havens for single women. “Studio flats hovering around the

£300 mark go really quickly, as the girls love the building. It’s central – not far from Kensington High Street and Notting Hill Gate tubes and there’s a friendly porter.” A new trend is to gravitate towards Gloucester Road. “You won’t find as many City workers here, as they like to be near the Central Line, but the self-employed are happy to be here getting more for their money.” Another popular spot is Highgate Village, just behind Notting Hill Gate. “It’s good value in a prime location,” says Barrett, “with a three-bedroom terrace from £950 to £1150 a week.”

“Landlords digging their heels in could mean an unwanted void” Claire de Wolff, Marsh & Parsons

Going bonkers over the Olympics With reports of some London properties being advertised at £40,000 for the Olympics, is anyone paying such inflated prices? Zoe Rose, head of lettings at Strutt & Parker, thinks it’s unlikely, and that with some agents suggesting people will pay an Olympian five times normal value, she thinks everyone’s gone bonkers. “There’s a relatively small market for short lets and those wanting to let out their home for the Olympics mustn’t get carried away.” Rose says she’s creating a back-up list with properties that owners are happy to rent if there’s demand. Meanwhile, she’s concerned some greedy agents and landlords are trying to create a false bubble. “You’re almost better off going the other way and renting in Kent,” she suggests, but if keen overseas short-term tenants arrive at the 11th hour, at least she’s prepared with her list of available property. Lucinda Richardson from Winkworth Notting Hill reports demand from some Olympics fans who might need somewhere to stay, but she also cautions landlords that they need to adhere to shortlet regulations.

“Five boroughs, including Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea and Camden, are sending out letters reminding agents and landlords of the current laws. Westminster, for instance, doesn’t allow any lets for fewer than 90 days and emphasises it’s a criminal act to rent a property for a short period,” she says. Annaliese Griffiss, head of lettings at Henry & James, says the rules are not clear and advice from local authorities can be contrary. “Depending on who you ring, some say it’s okay to rent your home for the Olympics, some don’t know, and others say, no it isn’t.”

“The rules are not clear and advice from local authorities can be contrary” Annaliese Griffiss, Henry & James

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COURTFIELD GARDENS, SOUTH KENSINGTON, SW5 A charming, newly redecorated one bedroom flat in a very well maintained period building complete with porter and access to communal gardens.

EGERTON GARDENS, KNIGHTSBRIDGE, SW3 A newly redecorated three bedroom maisonette in an excellent location with two private patio’s. Available immediately for a long let.

One double bedroom. Bathroom. Reception room with wood flooring. Modern, fully fitted kitchen. Porter. Lift. Access to communal gardens.

3 bedrooms. 2 bathrooms with power showers [1 en-suite]. 1 shower room. Reception room. Dining room with wooden floor. Modern, fully fitted kitchen. Utility room. Private patio & use of communal gardens. Caretaker.

£550 per week - Furnished

£1,200 per week - Unfurnished

MONTPELIER WALK, KNIGHTSBRIDGE, SW7

MONTPELIER SQUARE, KNIGHTSBRIDGE, SW7

A charming newly refurbished three bedroom house [1,829 sq/ft] in the heart of ‘Knightsbridge Village’. The house has been just been renovated to a very high standard and is available immediately for a long let.

An impressive double fronted house that has been extensively renovated throughout to provide excellent accommodation and living space.

3 double bedrooms. Study / single bedroom. 2 bathrooms [1 en-suite]. 2 reception rooms. Cloakroom. Terrace.

5 double bedrooms [1 staff]. 4 bathrooms [2 en-suite]. 28’ first floor reception room. Study. Family / Media room. Kitchen / breakfast room. Utility room. 40’ x 16’ roof terrace. High specification AV system throughout. Air conditioning throughout

£2,250 per week - Unfurnished

£4,750 per week - Unfurnished

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Studio/1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom | Period Conversion Contemporary Furnishings | Two Tube Stations Nearby

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2 Bedrooms | 1 Reception | 2 Bathrooms Lift | Balcony | Close to Hyde Park & Harrods

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Bayswater W2 Asking rent £550.00 per week A charming two bedroom mews house with garage arranged over two floors situated in a quiet location close to Hyde Park. Featuring a bright reception, double bedroom with en-suite bathroom, dining room/study/occasional bedroom, a large recently refurbished kitchen, and guest W.C. Excellent transport links. Available now. Unfurnished but landlord may provide some furniture.

Knightsbridge SW1 Asking rent £1100.00 per week A well presented sixth floor flat (with lift) situated in a highly desirable Knightsbridge location including exclusive use of a fabulous large roof terrace. There are two well proportioned double bedrooms, two bathrooms (one en-suite), and modern kitchen. The spacious reception benefits from parquet flooring, air conditioning, and has direct access to a long balcony which overlooks the iconic Harrods building. Available now. Furnished/Unfurnished.

Trafalgar Square SW1 Asking rent £1200.00 per week Offered in superb condition this second floor apartment (with lift) comes with panoramic views of the Square and features high ceilings and comfort cooling. The property comprises of two double bedrooms, two bathrooms (one en-suite), an eatin kitchen, and a dual-aspect reception room with French doors and wood flooring. Short lets at a higher rent. Available now. Furnished.

Westminster SW1 Asking rent £750.00 per week A newly refurbished duplex apartment in a central Westminster location offering over 1100 sq.ft of living space. The accommodation consists of two double bedrooms, two en-suite bathrooms, a lovely south facing reception, kitchen, and utility room. There is also a third single bedroom/study which has direct access to a rear private terrace. Available now. Comes unfurnished but landlord may furnish. 129

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Ravenscourt Road W6 £3,500,000 Freehold An absolutely stunning five bedroom family home overlooking the bowling green of Ravenscourt Park.

5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite), Dressing room, 3 reception rooms, Kitchen, Cloakroom, Utility, 2 balconies, Roof terrace, 17’9 front garden, 53’9 rear garden.

Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush Sales 020 8563 7100 hammsales@dng.co.uk

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Prince’s Gate SW7 £3,000,000 Leasehold A bright sixth floor four bedroom flat with fabulous views over square gardens in this secure portered block.

Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, Second bedroom with en-suite shower room, 2 further bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Dining area, Kitchen, Balcony, Lift, Porter.

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

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Queen’s Gate Gardens SW7 £2,350,000 Share of Freehold An extremely spacious and well-proportioned flat with three double bedrooms and three bathrooms, arranged over the raised and lower ground floors of this handsome white-stucco fronted building in Kensington.

Master bedroom, 2 further bedrooms, 3 en-suite bathrooms, Reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Patio, Private Entrance, Access to communal gardens.

South Kensington Sales 020 7581 1152 sthkensales@dng.co.uk

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East Putney West Putney Southfields & Earlsfield

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Kensington Park Gardens W11 £2,200,000 Leasehold A stunning ground floor apartment situated in this beautiful period building. The property enjoys a glorious south facing reception room with high ceilings and access to the private and communal gardens.

Double bedroom, En-suite bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Conservatory, 62ft garden.

Notting Hill Sales 020 7727 7777 nhsales@dng.co.uk

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St. George’s Drive SW1 £1,395,000 Share of Freehold A rare opportunity to purchase this outstanding upper maisonette presented in immaculate condition on the third and fourth floors of this imposing stucco fronted building.

3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Reception room, Eat-in kitchen.

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

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East Putney West Putney Southfields & Earlsfield

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Brackenbury Road W6 £1,295,000 Freehold This fantastically bright family home is flooded with natural light. The house is arranged over four floors and is located in the heart of Brackenbury Village.

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Reception room, Dining room, Kitchen/family room, Garden.

Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush Sales 020 8563 7100 hammsales@dng.co.uk

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Aldridge Road Villas W11 £4,100,000 Freehold

Orme Square W2 £3,995,000 Freehold

A stylish family home situated in this quiet residential street.

A wonderful family home with south facing views over Kensington Gardens.

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Reception room, Kitchen, Garden.

5/6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, Reception room, Kitchen/dining room, Conservatory, Front and back garden, Off-street parking.

Notting Hill Sales 020 7727 7777 nhsales@dng.co.uk

Kensington Sales 020 7792 1881 kensales@dng.co.uk

Sloane Court West SW3 £1,350,000 Leasehold – approximately 35 years unexpired

Colville Houses W11 £1,100,000 Freehold

A wonderfully light west-facing two bedroom fourth floor flat in a handsome portered mansion block.

A fabulous unique freehold town house set in this quiet no through road in the heart of Notting Hill.

2 bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Cloakroom, Lift, Porter, Access to communal gardens.

2 double bedrooms, En-suite bathroom, Shower room, Reception room, Kitchen, Terrace, Off street parking.

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

Notting Hill Sales 020 7727 7777 nhsales@dng.co.uk

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Kensington South Kensington Notting Hill Pimlico & Westminster

South Balham Battersea Battersea Park Clapham Southside

East Putney West Putney Southfields & Earlsfield

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Gloucester Road SW7 £995,000 Leasehold

Aldbourne Road W12 £995,000 Freehold

Located in an exclusive part of London, this is a desirable, spacious two bedroom maisonette, arranged over the ground, first and second floors.

A broad and bright family home with the potential to extend has become available on this popular street just off the Old Oak Road in Shepherd’s Bush.

2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room.

4 bedrooms, Bathroom, Double reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Cloakroom, 70ft garden, Potential to convert loft - subject to planning.

South Kensington Sales 020 7581 1152 sthkensales@dng.co.uk

Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush Sales 020 8563 7100 hammsales@dng.co.uk

Causton Street SW1 £849,950 Leasehold

Earl’s Court Road SW5 £799,000 Leasehold

Recently refurbished to a very high standard this is a wonderfully bright flat on the first floor of this period mansion flat.

A spacious and extremely well-presented flat with two double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.

3 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen.

2 double bedrooms, 2 en-suite bathrooms, Reception room, Kitchen, Terrace (non-demised)

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

South Kensington Sales 020 7581 1152 sthkensales@dng.co.uk

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Radipole Road SW6 £795,000 Leasehold

Stanhope Gardens SW7 £775,000 Leasehold

We are delighted to offer to the market this stunning garden flat which has been newly refurbished to a very high standard.

Investment purchase. We are delighted to offer to the market this charming two double bedroom flat in Stanhope Gardens.

Master bedroom with en-suite shower room, Double bedroom, Bathroom, Reception room with an open-plan kitchen, Cellar, Garden.

Investment Purchase, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Reception room, Kitchen, Garden, Communal garden, Long lease.

Fulham Sales 020 7731 4391 fulhamsales@dng.co.uk

South Kensington Sales 020 7581 1152 sthkensales@dng.co.uk

Ennismore Gardens SW1 £650,000 Leasehold – approximately 15 years unexpired

Stephendale Road SW6 £525,000 Share of Freehold

A large two bed two bath lower ground floor flat situated in the heart of Knightsbridge.

We are delighted to offer to the market this three bedroom flat in the popular Sands End area.

Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, Second bedroom, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Garden, Cellar.

3 bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room with an open-plan kitchen, Balcony.

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

Fulham Sales 020 7731 4391 fulhamsales@dng.co.uk

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Bronsart Road SW6 £495,000 Leasehold

Agate Road W6 £479,000 Share of Freehold

A charming two double bedroom garden flat in a very popular Fulham location.

A bright and spacious two double bedroom flat located on the second floor of a large Victorian terraced house.

2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Garden.

2 bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen.

Fulham Sales 020 7731 4391 fulhamsales@dng.co.uk

Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush Sales 020 8563 7100 hammsales@dng.co.uk

Strathmore Gardens W8 £450,000 Share of Freehold

Charlwood Street SW1 £395,000 Leasehold

A delightful raised ground floor apartment with an extremely light and spacious reception room set along this wonderful no through road.

A fantastic opportunity to purchase this beautifully presented and naturally light one bedroom flat.

Studio room, Kitchen, Bathroom, Storage.

Double bedroom, Shower room, Open-plan kitchen/reception room, Balcony.

Kensington Sales 020 7792 1881 kensales@dng.co.uk

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

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