LPR Central OCt 2012

REVIEW LONDON PROPERTY

Exclusive London homes for sale & rent OCTOBER 2012

Mayfair record

Premier price for PM’s place

Austen powers Why you need Hans

Country homes Climbing up on Solsbury Hill

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Belgrave Square Gardens

A rAre DeVeLOPMeNT OPPOrTuNiTy belgrave square, sw1 Grade I Listed building  prime location  accommodation arranged over 6 floors (served by a lift)  terrace and balcony  current planning as B1 use  potential to convert to a single family dwelling (subject to receipt of all the necessary consents)  1,309 sq m (14,088 sq ft)

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Savills Knightsbridge

Savills Sloane Street

Barbara Allen baallen@savills.com

Noel De Keyzer ndekeyzer@savills.com

020 7581 5234

020 7730 0822

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MARKET VIEW Not so bad. London’s a great place to do business – ask foreign investors, suggests Robert Bailey.

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FINANCE Paying less. The slice of salary homeowners use for their mortgages is decreasing as rates remain low.

NEWS Up and down prices. Overseas buyers looking for a safe haven underpin demand, reports Cheryl Markosky.

NEWS Big value in Fulham. Homeowners are cashing in on Kensington and Chelsea and relocating to SW6.

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

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FINANCE Switch hunt. Seek out the best of the bewitching new mortgage deals being launched, says Duncan Farmer.

COUNTRY HOMES On Solsbury Hill. A Grade II listed Tower House looks out across the spectacular Limpley Stoke Valley.

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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

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MAYFAIR, BELGRAVIA, KNIGHTSBRIDGE, CHELSEA, SOUTH KENSINGTON Premier price. A landmark development in a former British Prime Minister’s home has set a new sales record for Mayfair and St James’s.

Cover Photo: © Roger Cannon at Cannon Photos 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, FULHAM, BROOK GREEN Community spirit. It’s the square where the neighbours actually talk to each other, and even meet up for an annual party.

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RENTALS Global London.

Landlords are becoming more reasonable in their rental expectations, and are setting asking prices they can achieve.

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AN IMPRESSIVELY REFURBISHED APARTMENT IN THE HEART OF WESTMINSTER marsham street, sw1 35ft reception and dining room ø boffi kitchen ø master bedroom with en suite bathroom ø 3 further bedrooms ø family bathroom ø guest cloakroom ø 24 hr porter ø first come first serve parking ø approximately 996 years remaining ø 189 sq m (2,033 sq ft) Guide £2 million Leasehold

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Christian Warman cgwarman@savills.com

020 7730 0822

WELL PROPORTIONED APARTMENT IN ESTABLISHED DEVELOPMENT marsham street, sw1 Entrance hall ø reception room ø kitchen ø master bedroom with en suite bathroom ø 2nd bedroom ø shower room ø porter ø leisure facilities ø underground parking ø approximately 985 years remaining ø 103 sq m (1,107 sq ft) Guide £850,000 Leasehold

Savills Sloane Street Tom Wilson twilson@savills.com

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1 WELL PRESENTED UPPER MAISONETTE WITH WONDERFUL TERRACE egerton gardens, sw3 Reception room ø dining room ø kitchen ø master bedroom with en suite bathroom ø 2 further bedrooms (1 en suite) ø family bathroom ø roof terrace ø communal gardens ø 147 sq m (1,580 sq ft) Guide £3.4 million Leasehold, approximately 89 years remaining

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Savills Sloane Street

Benthorp

Christian Warman cgwarman@savills.com

Harry Clifton harry.clifton@benthorp.com

020 7730 0822

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1 A STUNNING DUPLEX APARTMENT WITH EXCEPTIONAL ROOF TERRACE ormonde gate, sw3 Reception room ø dining room ø kitchen ø master bedroom with en suite bathroom ø 2nd bedroom with en suite shower room ø guest cloakroom ø roof terrace ø resident caretaker ø 131 sq m (1,415 sq ft)

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Knight Frank

Tom Wilson twilson@savills.com

Charles Olver Charles.olver@knightfrank.com

020 7730 0822

020 7591 8600

Guide £1.875 million Leasehold, approximately 123 years remaining

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BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED UPPER MAISONETTE eaton place, sw1 Entrance hall with direct lift access ø drawing room ø dining room ø kitchen ø master bedroom with en suite bathroom ø 2 further bedrooms ø shower room ø guest cloakroom ø roof terrace ø approximately 92 years remaining ø 165 sq m (1,784 sq ft) Guide £4.95 million Leasehold

Savills Sloane Street

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Christian Warman cgwarman@savills.com

020 7730 0822

CONTEMPORARY APARTMENT BENEFITTING FROM PORTER, PARKING AND RESIDENTS GYM grosvenor waterside, sw1 Entrance hall ø reception room ø kitchen ø master bedroom with en suite bathroom ø 2 further bedrooms ø family bathroom ø separate storage cupboard ø balcony ø lift ø 24hr concierge ø secure underground car park ø approximately 992 years remaining ø 106 sq m (1,146 sq ft) Guide £1.65 million Leasehold

Savills Sloane Street Tom Wilson twilson@savills.com

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1 STUNNING VICTORIAN FAMILY HOME LOCATED IN POPULAR MUNSTER VILLAGE kimbell gardens, sw6 Double reception room ø kitchen ø luxury master bedroom suite ø 3 further double bedrooms ø 2 further bathrooms ø rear patio garden

Savills Fulham Sebastian Hipwood shipwood@savills.com

020 7731 9400 10

Guide £1.345 million Freehold

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1 A STUNNING FAMILY HOME LOCATED JUST OFF THE DESIRABLE HURLINGHAM ROAD hurlingham road, sw6 4/5 bedrooms (2 en suite) ø open plan kitchen/reception ø further bathroom ø playroom ø utility room ø south-west facing garden ø 226 sq m (2,433 sq ft)

Savills Fulham Milly Webb mwebb@savills.com

020 7731 2692 £1,750 per week Unfurnished

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ELVASTON PLACE, sw7

QUEEN'S GATE GARDENS, sw7

2 double bedroom suites ø reception room ø open plan kitchen ø underfloor heating ø 79 sq m (860 sq ft)

2 double bedrooms ø reception room ø kitchen ø 2 bathrooms ø 2 terraces ø 134 sq m (1,442 sq ft)

£995 per week Furnished

£1,600 per week Unfurnished

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Savills Knightsbridge swalmesley@savills.com 020 7584 8585

Savills Knightsbridge swalmesley@savills.com 020 7584 8585

MONTPELIER PLACE, sw7

TREVOR SQUARE, sw7

3 double bedrooms (1 en suite) ø reception room ø kitchen ø bathroom ø study ø guest cloakroom ø utility room ø patio garden ø terrace ø 131 sq m (1,410 sq ft)

2 double bedroom suites ø double reception room ø kitchen ø guest cloakroom ø balcony ø air conditioning ø underfloor heating ø lift access ø parking ø 149 sq m (1,606 sq ft)

£1,695 per week Unfurnished

£3,200 per week Furnished

Savills Knightsbridge cjalexander@savills.com 020 7584 8585

Savills Knightsbridge cjalexander@savills.com 020 7584 8585

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FOR SALE

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

George Street, Marylebone W1

Weymouth Mews, Marylebone W1

Chepstow Place, Notting Hill W2

Guide price: £1,395,000

Guide price: £4,750,000

Guide price: £1,365,000

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

St James’s Gardens, Notting Hill W11

Kensington Park Road, Notting Hill W11

Guide price: £2,495,000

FOR SALE Hereford Mansions, Notting Hill W2

Guide price: £3,500,000

Location matters.

We understand.

Find out why our clients chose Knight Frank KnightFrank.co.uk/FranklySpeaking

Guide price: £725,000

FOR SALE The Lancasters, Hyde Park W2 Guide price: £8,600,000

FOR SALE Montagu Square, Marylebone W1 Guide price: £3,300,000

FOR SALE Somers Crescent, Hyde Park W2 Guide price: £5,600,000

FOR SALE The Old Bank, Hyde Park W2 Guide price: £4,500,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Kensington

KnightFrank.co.uk/NottingHill

Kensington Sales 020 7938 4311 Kensington Lettings 020 7937 8203 54-56 Kensington Church Street, London W8 4DB

Notting Hill Sales 020 7229 0229 Notting Hill Lettings 020 7985 9990 298 Westbourne Grove, London W11 2PS

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FOR SALE Porchester Gate, Hyde Park W2 Guide price: £2,200,000

FOR SALE Hyde Park Square, Hyde Park W2 Guide price: £2,350,000

FOR SALE Scarsdale Studios, Kensington W8 Guide price: £1,250,000

FOR SALE The Penthouse, Palace Gate, Kensington W8 Guide price: £5,395,000

FOR SALE Lansdowne Road, Notting Hill W11 Price on application

FOR SALE Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill W11 Price on application

FOR SALE Abingdon Court, Kensington W8 Guide price: £2,950,000

FOR SALE Sheffield Terrace, Kensington W8 Guide price: £5,950,000

FOR SALE Upper Wimpole Street, Marylebone W1 Guide price: £12,950,000

FOR SALE Cleveland Square, Bayswater W2 Guide price: £2,450,000

FOR SALE Lexham Gardens, Kensington W8 Guide price: £3,500,000

FOR SALE Langham Street, Marylebone W1W Prices from: £3,135,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/HydePark

KnightFrank.co.uk/Marylebone

Hyde Park Sales 020 3544 2487 Hyde Park Lettings 020 7871 5070 55 Baker Street, London W1U 8AN

Marylebone and Fitzrovia Sales and Lettings 020 3435 6440 Unit 49, 55 Baker Street, London W1U 8EW

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SOLD Bickenhall Mansions, Marylebone W1 Guide price: £2,600,000

SOLD Iverna Court, Kensington W8 Guide price: £1,950,000

SOLD Ladbroke Grove, Notting Hill W11 Guide price: £675,000*

SOLD The Lancasters, Hyde Park W2 Prices from: £900,000 - £8,250,000

SOLD

SOLD

Cedar House, Kensington W8 Guide price: £3,750,000

“ It was not an easy choice to place my property with Knight Frank as other Estate Agents had actually recommended a higher sale price, but I am happy that I chose Knight Frank as I could not have wished for better support and guidance. Working with the Hyde Park team was a great pleasure.”

SH

“ I would like to thank you and your colleagues for a very professional job in selling my property. You made it look so easy. Selling a property is always difficult but selling it in less than 24 hours for a record price for this area is quite something. If in the future I decide to buy a property in London, your company will be first on my list.”

Mr D

Shouldham Street, Marylebone W1 Guide price: £1,895,000

SOLD Hornton Street, Kensington W8 Guide price: £9,750,000

SOLD Peninsula Apartments, Paddington W2 Guide price: £1,250,000

SOLD

SOLD Westbourne Gardens, Notting Hill W2 Guide price: £2,250,000*

Hyde Park Place, Hyde Park W2 Guide price: £9,000,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Kensington

KnightFrank.co.uk/NottingHill

Kensington Sales 020 7938 4311 Kensington Lettings 020 7937 8203 54-56 Kensington Church Street, London W8 4DB

Notting Hill Sales 020 7229 0229 Notting Hill Lettings 020 7985 9990 298 Westbourne Grove, London W11 2PS

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SOLD Frederick Close, Hyde Park W2 Guide price: £1,400,000

SOLD Blenheim Crescent, Notting Hill W11 Guide price: £4,350,000

SOLD Park Crescent, Marylebone W1

SOLD

SOLD

Harley Street, Marylebone W1

Douro Place, Kensington W8

Guide price: £6,950,000

Guide price: £5,950,000

“ I have had various property dealings with Knight Frank over the years and so I know the staff there, I interviewed 2 or 3 agents for this sale and Knight Frank came across very well. They were very efficient, very professional – the whole process ran smoothly and I have no complaints.

They were very aware of what my requests were, and they were very fair to both myself and the buyer. I would definitely recommend Knight Frank– and I will use you again myself, without hesitation.”

Mrs S

“ I would highly recommend Knight Frank to anyone wanting to sell their house and I know that up to and beyond my completion they were there to help me every step of the way.”

Mrs K

Guide price: £815,000

SOLD Cleveland Square, Bayswater W2 Guide price: £2,750,000

SOLD Vernon Yard, Notting Hill W11 Guide price: £1,395,000

SOLD Kensington Heights, Kensington W8 Guide price: £850,000

SOLD

SOLD

Lansdowne Crescent, Notting Hill W11

Mansfield Street, Marylebone W1

Guide price: £12,500,000

Guide price: £3,150,000

* Asking prices quoted - many agreed at asking price or above

KnightFrank.co.uk/HydePark

KnightFrank.co.uk/Marylebone

Hyde Park Sales 020 3544 2487 Hyde Park Lettings 020 7871 5070 55 Baker Street, London W1U 8AN

Marylebone and Fitzrovia Sales and Lettings 020 3435 6440 Unit 49, 55 Baker Street, London W1U 8EW

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Ultimate luxury in the heart of The West End

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Verge Mayfair is an exclusive scheme of 10 brand new luxury apartments and two outstanding penthouses, both with outside terrace space by developer Oakmayne Bespoke.

Comfort cooling, Crestron control installation for lighting and audio/visual equipment, secondary glazing, porter. > Approximately 51-174 sq m (549-1,873 sq ft) > 125 years leasehold > Remaining apartments start from ÂŁ950,000 > Opportunity to combine both penthouses, creating a unique lateral 3,380 ft2 residence

Development: Verge Mayfair Dering Street Mayfair W1S 1BL verge-mayfair.com

020 7499 1012 mayfair@knightfrank.com KnightFrank.co.uk/Mayfair KF CODE: KRD120026

Disclaimer: Internal photographs are of show apartments.

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Porchester Terrace, Bayswater W2 Spacious family home with garden and parking

An elegant house with an 18ft garden and planning permission to extend, located within close proximity to the open spaces of Hyde Park. Master bedroom with en suite dressing room and bathroom, 3 further bedrooms (1 en suite), reception room, family room, kitchen, secure off street parking. Approximately 267 sq m (2,875 sq ft)

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

Freehold ÂŁ3,750,000

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Onslow Square, South Kensington SW7 Three double bedroom flat

A beautifully presented apartment in a period building overlooking one of the finest garden squares in South Kensington. Master bedroom suite, 2 further bedroom suites, kitchen/breakfast room, reception room, dining room, study, cloakroom, private terrace. Approximately 272 sq m (2,930 sq ft) Leasehold: approximately 88 years unexpired Guide price: ÂŁ5,250,000 (SLA120303)

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Pont Street, Knightsbridge SW1 Elegant two bedroom apartment

A spacious first floor lateral apartment situated in the heart of Knightsbridge. Master bedroom suite with dressing area, second bedroom suite, kitchen, reception room, cloakroom, balcony, lift, resident caretaker. Approximately 125 sq m (1, 350 sq ft)

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

Leasehold: approximately 64 years unexpired Guide price: ÂŁ3,950,000 (SLA120316)

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Old Church Street, Chelsea SW3

(as previously furnished)

Elegant Chelsea house

A superb freehold house located on an exclusive terrace with private gated off-street parking. Master bedroom suite, 5 further bedroom suites, kitchen, drawing room, dining room, family room, study, media room, utility, gym, patio, terrace, west facing garden, off-street parking. Approximately 397 sq m (4,276 sq ft) Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ8,950,000 (SLA090154)

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Radnor Walk, Chelsea SW3 Immaculate three bedroom house

A well presented freehold house situated in the heart of Chelsea with two terraces. Master bedroom with access onto west facing roof terrace, bedroom two, third bedroom with en suite shower room, family bathroom, kitchen/breakfast room, reception room, Inner courtyard, first floor terrace. Approximately 138 sq m (1,485 sq ft)

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

Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ2,750,000

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Walton Place, Knightsbridge SW3 Views over Harrods

A beautifully designed wide corner house positioned in one of Knightsbridge’s finest addresses.

Master bedroom suite, second bedroom suite with dressing room, 2 further bedrooms, 2 further bath/shower rooms, kitchen, dining room, breakfast area, family room/bedroom 5, drawing room, study, cloakroom, courtyard, roof terrace, balcony. Approximately 347 sq m ( 3,744 sq ft)

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

Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ11,750,000

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Albert Place, Kensington W8 A prime period house with patio garden

A lovely stucco fronted house retaining many original features situated within this highly desirable cul de sac. The house has a light and bright drawing room on the raised ground floor of the house with a good open view down Albert Place. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, dining area, garden, parking. Approximately 218 sq m (2,348 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/Kensington kens@knightfrank.com 020 7938 4311

Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ4,500,000

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Eaton Mews South, Belgravia SW1 Spacious three bedroom mews house

A recently refurbished mews house with a good balance of living and entertaining space.

Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, 2 further bedrooms with en suite bath/shower rooms, reception room, kitchen, media room, study, utility room, guest cloakroom, private parking.

Approximately 181 sq m (1,943 sq ft)

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

Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ4,350,000 (BGV120078)

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Bradbourne Street, Fulham SW6 Superb family home

An elegant and unusual mid-terrace house in one of the most sought after street on the Peterborough Estate. Master bedroom and en suite bathroom, 5 further bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, dining room, kitchen, utility room, guest WC. Approximately 263 sq m (2,832 sq ft)

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

Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ2,695,000 (FLH120086)

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Ebury Street, Belgravia SW1

Belgravia apartment with roof terrace and parking A south west facing one bedroom apartment located on the third floor of this popular building. The flat has a large reception room opening on to a stunning roof terrace.

Bedroom, bathroom, reception room, kitchen, terrace, lift, porter, private parking.

Approximately 68 sq m (735 sq ft)

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

Leasehold 88 years approximately Guide price: ÂŁ1,375,000 (BGV110121)

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Park Mansions, Knightsbridge SW1 Exquisite mansion flat

An exquisite turnkey apartment with park views which has been the subject of complete refurbishment by Candy and Candy. Situated on the fourth floor, accommodation includes master bedroom suite, guest bedroom suite, study/bedroom 3, further bathroom, gaggenau kitchen, dining area, reception room, Sky TV, sonos music system, large passenger lift.

Approximately 160 sq m (1,739 sq ft)

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

Leasehold Guide price: ÂŁ5,250,000

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Egerton Gardens, Knightsbridge SW3 Elegant lateral apartment

An exquisite second floor apartment enjoying views over Egerton Crescent and gardens to the front and over the communal gardens to the rear. Master bedroom suite, second bedroom suite, kitchen/dining room, drawing room, study area, cloakroom, two balconies, communal gardens, direct lift access. Approximately 158 sq m (1,700 sq ft) Leasehold: approximately 998 years unexpired Guide price: ÂŁ6,500,000 (SLA110274)

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KnightFrank.co.uk/Knightsbridge knightsbridge@knightfrank.com 020 7591 8600 JSA: Ashdown Marks Ashdownmarks.co.uk 020 7589 3353 31 18/09/2012 15:50

Onslow Square, South Kensington SW7 Two bedroom flat with garden views

An excellent west facing apartment located on the 2nd floor of this well run building. Master bedroom suite, bedroom 2 suite, double reception room, kitchen, cloakroom. Approximately 136 sq m (1469 sq ft)

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

Leasehold: approximately 109 years unexpired Guide price: ÂŁ2,750,000 (SLA080518)

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Hans Place, Knightsbridge SW1 Exceptional lateral penthouse

A superb penthouse offering a 60’ west facing terrace. Master bedroom suite, bedroom 2 with en suite shower room, study/bedroom 3, kitchen/breakfast room, double reception room, cloakroom, terrace, resident porter, storage room, garage, lift, use of communal gardens by arrangement. Approximately 169 sq m (1,820 sq ft)

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

Leasehold Guide price: ÂŁ6,750,000 (SLA120260)

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Church Road, Wimbledon SW19 Exquisite medieval house

A beautifully restored historic house set in 2.5 acres of private grounds. Master bedroom suite, 7 further bedrooms (3 en suite), 2 family bathrooms, 5 reception rooms, reception hall, study, chapel, kitchen/breakfast room, gym, 2 bedroom lodge, staff flat, utility, laundry room, garden, garaging. Approximately 1,505 sq m (16,202 sq ft)

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

Freehold (WMB120086)

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Coombe Hill Road, Kingston on Thames KT2 Contemporary & Stylish

A stylish and innovative detached house that has been finished to exacting standards. Master bedroom suite, 6 further bedrooms (4 en suite), drawing room, kitchen/dining/family room, media room, indoor swimming pool with sauna, 2 cloakrooms, garage, terrace, garden, off street parking. Approximately 537sq m (5,781sq ft)

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

Freehold (WMB100157)

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Elm Park Road, Chelsea SW3 Perfect pied a terre

This is a beautifully bright flat with wonderful views, on the second floor of a period building. The south facing reception room has French doors leading onto an ornamental balcony. 2 bedrooms, bathroom, reception room, kitchen, ornamental balcony. Approximately 66 sq m (706 sq ft) Leasehold approximately 25 years remaining Guide price: £650,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Chelsea chelsea@knightfrank.com 020 7349 4300 (CHL110223)

King’s Road, Chelsea SW10

Parking, porter and gardens Offering secure underground parking and direct access to a luxurious gym and swimming pool complex, this is a smart one bedroom flat in the popular King’s Chelsea development. Bedroom, bathroom, reception room, kitchen, communal garden, parking, porter, swimming pool, tennis court, gym.

Approximately 50 sq m (544 sq ft) Leasehold approximately 987 years remaining Guide price: £685,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Chelsea chelsea@knightfrank.com 020 7349 4300 (CHL090021)

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Beaufort Street, Chelsea SW3 Wonderful views

A bright and sensibly laid out three bedroom maisonette with access to a roof area (not demised) which has 360 degree views. The accommodation is spread over the second and third floors. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, bedroom 2, bathroom, reception room with study area/bedroom 3, kitchen.

Approximately 109 sq m (1,178 sq ft) Share of freehold Guide price: £1,400,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Chelsea chelsea@knightfrank.com 020 7349 4300 (CHL110059)

Beaufort Street, Chelsea SW3 Four bedroom flat

A wonderfully presented flat situated just off the King’s Road. This second floor property is very light with a communal garden at the rear allowing wonderful western views. Master bedroom with en suite shower room, 3 further bedrooms, bathroom, reception room, dining room, kitchen, cloakroom, communal garden. Approximately 118 sq m (1,269 sq ft) Leasehold approximately 63 years remaining Guide price: £1,600,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Chelsea chelsea@knightfrank.com 020 7349 4300 (CHL120273)

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Moore Park Road, Fulham SW6 Two bedroom house

A unique and charming freehold two bedroom house with unusual galleried reception room, situated close to Eel Brook Common.

2 bedrooms, bathroom, reception room, kitchen/breakfast room, patio. Approximately 90.4 sq m (974 sq ft) Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ895,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Fulham fulham@knightfrank.com 020 7751 2400 (FLH120066)

Clonmel Road, Fulham SW6 Prime position

A stunning mid-terrace house located in a sought after tree-lined road in Parsons Green and which benefits from a recent full refurbishment and has existing permission to extend the kitchen. Master bedroom with en suite bath/shower, 3 further bedrooms, bathroom, double reception, kitchen, utility, garden. Approximately 145.7 sq m (1,569 sq ft) Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ1,350,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Fulham fulham@knightfrank.com 020 7751 2400 (FLH110103)

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Queen’s Gate Gardens, South Kensington SW7 Communal garden

A superb apartment presented in fabulous order throughout and located on the ground floor of a well maintained period building. Master bedroom with en suite shower room, second bedroom with en suite shower room, bedroom 3, bathroom, double reception room, kitchen, utility room, communal garden. Approximately 184 sq m (1,987 sq ft) Share of freehold Guide price: £3,850,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/South-Kensington southkensington@knightfrank.com 020 7871 4111 (CHL120054)

Barkston Gardens, Earl’s Court SW5 Private balcony

A spacious mansion block apartment which benefits from a wealth of reception space as well as excellent ceiling height throughout and superb views over the communal gardens. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, kitchen, cloakroom, balcony, lift, resident porter, communal gardens. Approximately 238 sq m (2,570 sq ft) Share of freehold Guide price: £3,350,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/South-Kensington southkensington@knightfrank.com 020 7871 4111 (STK120070)

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Brechin Place, South Kensington SW7

Evelyn Gardens, South Kensington SW7

This lateral space over the first and second floors is a rarity in South Kensington. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, 2 further double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double reception room, kitchen, study, balcony. Approximately 133 sq m(1, 428 sq ft)

A truly stunning, exceptionally spacious lateral first floor apartment.

Master bedroom with en suite, 2 further bedrooms, bathroom, reception room, kitchen, communal gardens. Approximately 223 sq m (2,404 sq ft)

Furnished or unfurnished

Unfurnished

£2,250 per week

£3,250 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 8871 4111 southkenlettings@knightfrank.com

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 8871 4111 southkenlettings@knightfrank.com

Wetherby Mews, South Kensington SW5

Onslow Gardens, South Kensington SW7

This beautifully laid out house benefits from wooden floors and high ceilings. Master bedroom suite with a large dressing room, 3 further bedrooms, 2 further bathrooms, large reception room/dining room, kitchen and small terrace. Approximately 170 sq m (1,825 sq ft)

Located in a period building, the property benefits from two stunning terraces on both the first and second floors. 3 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and a terrace, guest cloakroom, reception room/dining room, study area, fully fitted kitchen. Approximately 212 sq m (1,053 sq ft)

Furnished

Furnished/Unfurnished

£1,695 per week

£4,500 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 8871 4111 southkenlettings@knightfrank.com

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 8871 4111 southkenlettings@knightfrank.com

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Addison Crescent, Kensington W14

Woodsford Square, Holland Park W14

This is an extremely well presented and spacious apartment, ideally situated in the heart of Holland Park. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double reception room, kitchen and garden. Approximately 135 sq m (1,463 sq ft)

This is a spacious family house, immaculately finished with bright spacious rooms, located ideally in Holland Park. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, private garden and garage.

Approximately 222 sq m (2,398 sq ft)

Unfurnished

Furnished or unfurnished

£1,550 per week

£2,500 per week

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

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

Wycombe Square, Kensington W8 This is a contemporary second floor apartment ideally situated in the heart of Kensington. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, 24 hour security and porter. Approximately 100 sq m (1,085 sq ft) Furnished £1,500 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 7937 8203 kens@knightfrank.com

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Brunswick Gardens, Kensington W8 This beautiful family home boasts high ceilings and wooden floors in this sought after street in prime Kensington. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, dining room, 2 cloakrooms and garden. Approximately 297 sq m (3,196 sq ft) Unfurnished £3,950 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 7937 8203 kens@knightfrank.com

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Mozart Terrace, Belgravia SW1W A newly refurbished, lower ground floor one bedroom apartment with wooden floors. Bedroom with en suite bathroom, reception room, separate kitchen, guest cloakroom. Approximately 67 sq m (720 sq ft) Furnished £550 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 7881 7730 belgravialettings@knightfrank.com

Ebury Mews, Belgravia SW1W

Caroline Terrace, Belgravia SW1W A mid terrace three bedroom house, great for entertaining. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, 2 further bedrooms, family bathroom, reception room, kitchen/breakfast room, TV room, laundry room, patio garden. Approximately 145.1 sq m (1,562 sq ft) Unfurnished £1,750 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 7881 7730 belgravialettings@knightfrank.com

Eaton Square, Belgravia SW1W

A three bedroom mews house with multi-room audio and alarm system.

3 double bedrooms with en suites, reception room, kitchen/breakfast room, study, utility room, air conditioning, under floor heating, juliet balcony and paved garden. Approximately 188 sq m (2,029 sq ft)

An immaculate penthouse to rent in Belgravia. 3 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, fully fitted kitchen, dining room, private balcony, lift access and porter services. Approximately 148 sq m (1,595 sq ft)

Unfurnished

Unfurnished

£1,950 per week

£2,650 per week

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

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

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Cavalry Square, Chelsea SW3 A light flat in a popular Chelsea development. 2 double bedrooms, en suite shower room, bathroom, reception room with wood floor, kitchen, parking and air conditioning.

Unfurnished £850 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 7591 8601 knightsbridgelettings@knightfrank.com

Pont Street, Knightsbridge SW1X Interior designed first floor flat in prime Knightsbridge location.

Double bedroom, bathroom, reception room and kitchen.

Approximately 50 sq m (538 sq ft) Furnished £825 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 7591 8601 knightsbridgelettings@knightfrank.com

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Knightsbridge Court, Knightsbridge SW1X Recently refurbished flat in Knightsbridge with wood flooring and air conditioning. 2 double bedroom suites, open plan reception room/ kitchen, cloakroom, utility room, 24 hour porterage and parking by separate negotiation. Approximately 130 sq m (1,408 sq ft) Furnished £2,250 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 7591 8601 knightsbridgelettings@knightfrank.com

Alexander Square, Knightsbridge SW3 Lovely family house with leafy views over gardens. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, first floor reception room, dining room, family room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, terrace, garden and access to communal gardens. Approximately 276 sq m (2,972 sq ft) Unfurnished £4,750 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 7591 8601 knightsbridgelettings@knightfrank.com

18/09/2012 15:55

LONDON PROPERTY

REVIEW

Market view Things might look bleak to us, but outsiders love London, says property-finder Robert Bailey I went on holiday last month and I have to say it did me the world of good. In years past, I didn’t think I could get away. I felt like I could never go on vacation, as I needed to be there for my clients.

Before long though, I burnt out. I soon realised that a holiday was not only good for me, but for my clients too, as I returned refreshed and enthusiastic. This year, however, I’ve returned even more buoyant than usual.

On my travels I went to Spain and Greece. The fact that these two countries are suffering financial problems was just a coincidence, but it proved useful from a business perspective. As soon as anyone learned that I worked as a buying agent in central London, they were desperate to speak to me.

They know that if Greece returns to the drachma, or Spain to the peseta, their assets will halve. Understandably, they’re keen to invest in London property, which is not only an appreciating resource, but they also know they’re investing in a stable currency.

What surprised me most of all was that many of these investors aren’t simply looking to invest in a buy-to-let portfolio. Instead, many are considering setting up or moving their businesses to London. The capital is seen as a good place to do business, with links to the EU and the US – but safely outside both. Many also emphasised how incorruptible British business is, something I often take for granted. Without a doubt, I think we’re going to see a lot more foreign investment in London and the UK on the whole.

I also came away with a new appreciation for my home city. Seeing it through foreigners’ eyes, it became obvious how much I take for granted. They told tales of when looking slightly lost, complete strangers offered directions. Everyone commented on how polite the British are, but more than anything, they emphasised how open to business London is. It is easy to complain about the nuisances we all experience living in this city, but traffic and weather grievances aside, it really is one of the world’s greatest places to live.

Every day we read scary headlines about the dire state of our economy and social problems, but our problems pale in comparison to what is happening on some parts of the continent. We’re not part of the eurozone, and while our economy may not be booming, I have yet to meet anyone who does not think we’ll pull through. Others are seeing our positivity and want to be a part of it. www.robertbaileyproperty.com • 020 7352 0899

Prices up, prices down Cheryl Markosky brings you the latest word on the streets London’s prime residential values rose by an average of 0.9 per cent in the second quarter this year, and annual growth slowed to 6 per cent, as some of the heat came out of the market in the summer.

According to Savills Research, growth in prime central London slowed to only 0.4 per cent, but this figure can be misleading, hiding a divergence between various areas. Prices in Chelsea, Mayfair, Belgravia and Knightsbridge rose by over 1 per cent, while those in Marylebone, Notting Hill, Kensington and Holland Park fell marginally.

“This reflects how different parts of the market have reacted to key market drivers,” explains Yolande Barnes, Savills director of research. “Overseas buyers remained committed to the very best central locations, accounting for 58 per cent of buyers in the first half of 2012.

Here, buyers looking for safe haven investments have underpinned demand.

“By contrast, there’s been a general lack of urgency among other buyers, because of uncertainty over both the global economic outlook and the effect of stamp duty and associated tax changes introduced in the budget. In higher price bands the effect of this increased tax burden has had less of an effect.”

There were more than 100 sales of £5 million-plus residential properties in the three months to the end of June 2012, the total value exceeding £1 billion in a quarter, for only the fourth time over the past five years. Though limited in supply, sales of new-build property tailored towards the needs of high-net-worth overseas buyers have been particularly

strong. They accounted for 15 per cent of these £5 million-plus sales.

International demand is less of a market driver in other prime locations and this has resulted in a slower, but less volatile recovery to date.

Price growth in prime south-west London overtook central London in the second quarter. Nonetheless, it slowed to 0.9 per cent in response to the general uncertainty in the UK economy, and specifically the banking industry, given the extent to which demand is driven.

Barnes adds that it’s three years since the markets bottomed out and we’ve seen a period of intense activity and price growth, meaning prices are higher than their 2007 peak across all of the prime London markets and 21 per cent above peak in central London.

That leaves less capacity for further price growth in the short term.

Stamp duty changes on homes over £2 million means buyers are finding it more difficult to structure transactions in a way that protects their wider tax position. Additionally, the currency play that acted as a catalyst for price growth has been eroded.

However, longer-term fundamentals for central London look sound, with Savills expecting that after the market plateaus for a period, five-year growth is forecast at around 23 per cent.

The lull in price growth in central London is likely to affect other prime markets, however, and contribute to weaker buyer sentiment flowing from the wider economic outlook. This indicates a similar period of static prices, though a lack of new build supply in Canary Wharf may allow that submarket to close the gap on its counterparts.

“ Buyers looking for safe haven investments have underpinned demand” Yolande Barnes, Savills

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LONDON PROPERTY

REVIEW Great value in Fulham Despite a slowdown in some parts of the capital, Fulham is still regarded as a fine spot to set up shop. Emma Hanks of Douglas & Gordon’s Fulham office says the area remains a desirable place to live, with demand mainly for houses in the £750,000 to £1 million range and quality flats around £500,000.

“International buyers continue to push up prices for properties in prime parts of London, enticing a number of buyers in South Kensington and Chelsea to sell up and cash in on the high prices being achieved. Then they relocate to nearby Fulham, which offers relatively greater value. Prices have already increased in Fulham by 8 to 10 per cent this year so far, and we’re expecting this to rise up to 3 per cent, as demand for property in the area continues to rise,” says Hanks.

The most popular properties among families are the sizable houses located on the Peterborough Estate, she points out, “particularly on the prime roads off Parsons Green and the more affordable Victorian terraced houses in a sector dubbed The Villes – made up of Rosaville, Marville and Parkville Roads. The streets off Munster Village and either side of the Fulham Road are also popular with families and first-time buyers. There are still active buyers but due to the lack of stock during the summer months it’s been relatively quiet.”

Post Olympic pick-up While the Queen’s Jubilee and Olympics thrilled the nation, this nationalistic love of Britain didn’t necessarily transfer itself into higher sales for estate agencies. But after a far healthier looking first half of the year compared to 2011, agents are hoping there will be more enthusiasm to move after all our celebrations.

In the first six months of the year, Townends estate agents reported a 29 per cent rise in applicant numbers, with new instructions static and sales completed up by 20 per cent.

Douglas Sleaper, Townends group sales director says: “Such promising figures reflected a more positive start to the year, leaving everyone feeling more confident about the market as a whole. However, this has been an exceptional year for national events that’s undoubtedly encouraged more homeowners to postpone plans for moving until after the summer.”

Although there were some price falls over the summer months that will reverse the gains in value seen in the first quarter of the year, this shouldn’t discourage those wishing to move, suggests Sleaper. “But, vendors may need to adjust their prices accordingly in order to attract motivated buyers.”

While the outlook for the second half of the year remains cautious, the launch of the Government’s new £80 billion Funding for Lending scheme “should have the potential to increase available lending funds and ultimately stimulate market activity,” argues Sleaper. “The housing market’s driven by sentiment, and we hope that some much-needed post-Olympic positivity, as a result of the UK’s success, will bring a flurry of autumn activity.”

“ Vendors may need to adjust their prices in order to attract motivated buyers”

Patrick pontificates Patrick Bullick, chairman NAEA London Region and MD of Stanley Chelsea, holds forth There seems to be an active property market. We have a raft of clients wishing to invest further into Central London property, while others have concerns about the never ending eurozone crisis, or simply have a personal need to sell and move on. Lettings seem reasonably busy too, but not as pumped-up as the press would have you believe. So it looks like we will be pretty busy this autumn.

At a macro-economic and political level too there is so much happening that I cannot confine myself to the usual couple of subjects. So bear with me as I jump around.

Thanks to the Cabinet reshuffle, we now have a new Minister for Housing and Local Development. He is a qualified surveyor and used to be in the property and development business. Hopefully this means he will put forward only ‘property sensible’ legislation and lobby hard for the sector within government with some real knowledge of how things work. We shall see.

The latest announcements from Cameron and Clegg loosening planning regulations have to be a good thing for house building in the UK. London and the South East in particular need radical building programmes to meet demand.

This brings me to the topic of Heathrow and the third runway, much in the news again because of clever lobbying by a few prominent businesses with a clear vested interest: BA, BAA, Virgin – hardly impartial. Weak unimaginative politicians allow themselves to be sucked in by their propaganda. I am completely with Boris on this one. What is needed for the long-term best interest of London and the UK is a brand new hub airport, preferably in the Thames Estuary.

The value of the land at Heathrow is around £10 billion and by some estimates there is room to build up to 250,000 new homes on the site. A Thames Estuary airport could easily be funded by private investment as there are huge pension funds and other financial institutions that need to find infrastructure projects in which to invest.

On the negative side at the moment, the introduction of a new 7 per cent stamp duty (a property purchase tax in all but name) on property purchases over £2 million is inevitably having a ‘pegging’ effect on properties that would naturally have a value between £2 million and £2.5 million, and which are not in absolutely prime areas.

The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA), of which I am chairman in the London Region, is vehemently against stamp duty as a form of tax. It only serves to impede people’s ability to buy and sell their property, which is in turn bad for the fluid movement of labour needed for a thriving economy. Unfortunately, the Treasury just don’t get it.

Let us hope our new Housing Minister ‘gets it’ and helps the Chancellor to see sense. Is that a pig I see flying low over Chelsea?

Oh, and into Heathrow.

Douglas Sleaper, Townends

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LONDON PROPERTY

REVIEW

MONEY

Switch hunt Seek out the bewitching new deals, says Duncan Farmer

Homeowners pay less for their mortgages

If Nationwide’s latest house price figures, which showed average house prices rising by 1.3 per cent in August, were a surprise, they were nothing compared with Land Registry data showing a 6.5 per cent jump in London prices in July.

Analysts say both are statistical anomalies, skewed by seasonal adjustment – and very low volumes of actual sales. Even so, they are far better than expected. Wet weather failed to put off buyers, and the Olympics, Diamond Jubilee and Euro 2012 football tournament don’t seem to have had the downward push on values many had feared.

With many lenders now cutting rates as September heralds the start of a final push in property sales before the end of the year, the next couple of months could bring more good news.

“Lenders are keen to take advantage of the expected flurry of activity with a number launching new deals designed to entice borrowers,” says Mark Harris of SPF Private Clients. “So whether you’re buying a new home or simply remortgaging your

The amount of money homeowners are using to pay their mortgages is falling as rates continue to remain low. According to the latest figures, borrowers set aside only 29 per cent of their salary to pay their home loan, compared with 40 per cent between 2005 and 2007.

That is hardly surprising as average standard variable rate loans now have a rate of 3.1 per cent, compared with 5.4 per cent in 2007. The difference in house prices over the period is minimal: in 2007 average prices stood at £167,860 as opposed to £164,729 today.

existing one, there are plenty of attractive options available.”

If you have plenty of equity in your home, Northern Rock has launched a two-year fix pegged at 2.79 per cent for those requiring a 55 per cent loan to value, although it does have a £1095 fee.

Skipton Building Society has cut rates on its two, three and five-year fixes on buy-to-let and some residential deals by up to 0.4 percentage points, while Woolwich has launched a number of remortgage deals designed to attract borrowers whose lenders may have raised their standard variable rates.

For example, it has cut its two-year fix from 3.74 to 3.49 per cent, and reduced a selection of two, four and five-year fixed rates by up to 0.3 percentage points on loans between 70 and 90 per cent loan to value. Existing customers can also qualify for a fee-free five-year fixed rate at 3.49 per cent on loans up to 95 per cent.

“With some great deals being launched, it is well worth looking at what’s available and assessing whether you would be better off switching from your current deal,” says Harris.

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

EARLY REPAYMENT CHARGE (ERC)

LENDER FEE

LENDER EXIT FEE

Woolwich

2.89%

31/12/14

3.89%

3.9% APR

60%

None

3% to 31/12/14.

Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free.

£999

£275

Accord

3.29%

30/9/15

5.99%

5.7% APR

75%

None

3% to 30/9/15. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free.

£995

£90

NatWest

2.95%

31/10/17

4.00%

3.8% APR

60%

None

5/4/3/2/1% to 31/10/17. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free.

£2,495

Nil

On remortgages free valuation and free legal fees.

Northern Rock (Virgin Money)

3.49%

31/10/17

4.79%

4.5% APR

70%

None

5% to 31/10/17.

Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free.

£1,094

Nil

On remortgages free valuation and free legal fees. Flexible.

NOTES On remortgages free valuation and free legal fees. Also available at 3.09% up to 70% LTV. Flexible.

Free valuation fee up to £480. On remortgages free legal fees. On purchases £250 c/b. Also available at 3.19% with no freebies. Flexible.

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LONDON PROPERTY

REVIEW

Seven-year fix HSBC has announced a seven-year, fee-free, fixed-rate mortgage available at up to 90 per cent of a property’s purchase price. The new loan has a rate of 4.89 per cent, and is also available as a two, three and five-year fix, and it has no booking fee, standard valuation or completion fee.

HSBC is also offering a fee-free lifetime tracker for first-time buyers and home movers at a rate of 4.49 per cent, again for borrowers with a deposit of just 10 per cent.

Peter Dockar, head of mortgages at HSBC, said: “These latest products offer first-time buyers the helping hand they need to get onto the property ladder with a market-leading rate and no upfront fees. We are committed to helping our customers finance their homes, and with the strength of our funding model will continue to support borrowers by offering affordable mortgages.”

Lending a hand

It costs us more, says Santander

As reports suggest it is becoming harder for firsttime buyers to get on the property ladder, there are still schemes out there offering help to young buyers, such as Lloyds Lend a Hand, where a youngster puts down a five per cent deposit and their parents invest 20 per cent of the purchase price in a savings account with Lloyds as additional security.

Mark Harris of SPF said: “Other schemes include the Family First Guarantor mortgage from National Counties Building Society and Bath Building Society’s Parental Assisted Mortgage Scheme. Both require a second charge over the parents’ property.”

Spanish bank Santander, which includes brands such as Abbey, is increasing rates for borrowers on its standard variable rate from October in a move that will add hundreds of pounds to customers’ annual repayments.

The rate is rising by rate by 0.5 percentage points from 4.24 to 4.74 per cent on October 3. A borrower with a £200,000 25-year mortgage will see their repayments climb by £56 a month or £680 over a year. A spokesperson for Santander said: “This move is prompted by several factors, most notably the fact that for the last three years the amount it costs us to provide mortgages and the rates we offer our savings customers have been increasing despite the base rate remaining static.” Earlier in the year there was a spate of increases as Halifax, Royal Bank of Scotland and Bank of Ireland all raised their rates.

Variable Rates (Tracker & Discount Off SVR) LENDER

CURRENT RATE

DISCOUNT AND TERM

GO TO RATE

THE OVERALL COST FOR COMPARISON IS

MAX ADV

HIGHER LENDING CHARGE

EARLY REPAYMENT CHARGE (ERC)

LENDER FEE

LENDER EXIT FEE

NOTES

Woolwich

3.69%

Bank Rate + 3.19% term

N/A

3.7% APR

70%

None

£1,499

£275

Offset. On remortgages free valuation and free legal fees.

Droplock facility.

Mansfield

3.18%

2.41% discount off SVR for 3 years

1% to 30/9/15 on full repayment.

Unlimited ERC free part redemptions allowed.

5.59%

5.3% APR

80%

None

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

£999

£150

Valuation fee refund up to £400

£1,245*

£95

On remortgages free legal fees. *Up to £500,000. For loans up to £1m: £2,495: up to £1.5m: 0.5%; above £1.5m: 1%.

£1,090

£150

Offset. Free valuation.

On remortgages free legal fees

Bank of China (UK)

3.18%

Bank Rate + 2.68% for term

N/A

3.3% APR

80%

None

1% in 1 year on full repayment.

Unlimited ERC free part redemptions allowed.

Hinckley & Rugby

3.79%

1.85% discount off SVR for term

N/A

3.8% APR

85%

None

Nil

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propertyreview ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE

Hamptons International Urges Government to Clarify Position on Stamp Duty Land Tax to Put Halt to Disorderly Property Market SDLT measures could cost Government up to £175m in lost revenue An industry roundtable, hosted by Hamptons International, a leading UK residential agency, has resulted in the business urging the Government to clarify its position on Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on properties priced £2m+ as soon as possible in order to stop a disorderly property market that is taking shape.

The timely roundtable brought together leading tax experts, real estate lawyers, buying agents and representatives from industry bodies to debate the Government’s decision to introduce a 15 per cent SDLT rate on properties priced above £2m+ that are owned by non-natural persons, alongside plans for an annual charge and changes to capital gains tax from April 2013. It was hosted ahead of the Government announcing next steps on its consultation on the topic in the autumn.

In research conducted for the roundtable event, Hamptons International asked applicants in the £2m+ market how they felt about SDLT measures. The vast majority of respondents - 88 per cent – said the new measures had either strongly or partly deterred them from buying property in London. Highlighting the impact on market confidence amongst £2m+ buyers, prior to the announcement of the new measures on 21 March 2012, 78 per cent of respondents had either previously considered buying property through a corporate envelope or already owned property in London purchased through a corporate envelope, compared with just 10 per cent of applicants who are likely to buy through a corporate envelope since the Budget day announcements, representing a huge 68 per cent drop.

Andrew Phillips, Central London Director at Hamptons International, commented on how SDLT changes have impacted market confidence: “While SDLT measures had a very real short-term impact on the spring market - arresting the previously buoyant Prime Central London market in its tracks - the longterm impact is even more worrying. These measures are being seen as a witch-hunt on the rich and are

seriously deterring wealthy buyers.

“By targeting certain residential buyers – many of whom purchase through a corporate envelope to first and foremost retain anonymity rather than avoid tax – the Government is cutting off its nose to spite its face.

Not only will it lose out on SDLT revenue that would otherwise have been collected but it will further stall the property market, having a significant knock-on effect on the wider property chain.”

The impact of the SDLT measures will not just have an impact on perception, says Hamptons International.

Based on transaction levels since April 2012 compared with previous years, Hamptons International estimates that market volumes for £2m+ properties will have fallen by more than 40 per cent in 2012, representing approximately 700 fewer transactions and implying potentially foregone SDLT tax revenue of between £150m to £175m at the seven per cent rate.

Adam Challis, Head of Research at Hamptons International, said of the charge “We fully support the Government clamp down on tax avoidance. While there has been some margin shift for properties priced at around the £2m+ level, the SDLT increase from five to seven per cent for properties bought by individuals is not out of line with high-value property transaction costs in other competitive markets.

“We feel strongly that the 15 per cent levy has been applied too widely, capturing many legitimate businesses unfairly. In addition, taken with the planned annual charge and capital gains tax measures, it is a step too far for the market, particularly given its current fragile state. We are anticipating that the market may see some panic selling for properties priced above £2m+ early in 2013, creating further unhelpful instability.

“We therefore call on Government to act swiftly now that the consultation period on this issue has closed to stop a disorderly property market from taking shape and to encourage the long-term sustainability of the sector.”

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

Embankment Gardens, SW3 ÂŁ999,950 Leasehold A bright south facing two bedroom flat benefiting from high ceilings and situated on the first floor of this handsome red brick period building. Embankment Gardens is a charming crescent situated close to the Chelsea Physic Garden and just off Chelsea Embankment.

Cadogan Gardens, SW3 ÂŁ1,950,000 Leasehold A three bedroom flat situated on the top floor of a handsome portered red brick building moments from Sloane Square. The apartment has been stylishly modernised and benefits from smart communal parts and access to a private garden square.

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RIGHT-HAND

Knightsbridge Sales 020 7717 5461 knightsbridge@hamptons-int.com

Park Mansions SW1X £1,850,000 Leasehold

Thurloe Place SW7 £625,000 Leasehold

Queen’s Gate Gardens SW7 £1,950,000 Share of Freehold

Grosvenor Crescent Mews SW1X £3,250,000 Leasehold

A very light and beautifully presented two bedroom, fourth floor apartment in this superbly located, portered mansion building close to Hyde Park. The property benefits from very well proportioned accommodation throughout.

A well proportioned two bedroom duplex apartment arranged over the ground and lower ground floors of this substantial Grade II listed period building.

A wonderful one bedroom raised ground floor flat in this attractive Grade II listed period building. The property is held on a lease which expires in 2050.

Offering superb natural light and a large private roof terrace this stunning two bedroom lateral apartment has been completely refurbished to exacting standards.

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Colville Terrace, W11 £2,500,000 Leasehold A duplex apartment on the raised ground and ground of a beautifully refurbished building, with a great-sized living space with sleek open-plan kitchen and landscaped garden.

Caroline House, W2 £1,200,000 Leasehold

Kensington Gardens Square, W2 £895,000 Share of Freehold

Talbot Road, W11 £850,000 Leasehold On the top floor of a corner end-of-terrace period building. The south-facing living room is flooded with light and has far-reaching views down Ledbury Road. Also benefitting from a large decked roof terrace.

A very smart two bedroom apartment, with a large south-facing reception room, leading onto a private patio garden, and access to mature communal gardens.

A superbly located apartment in a recently refurbished portered block opposite Hyde Park. The apartment has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a separate kitchen and a lift.

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Oakwood Court £4,750,000 Leasehold

Cedar House £4,350,000 Leasehold

Campden Hill Gate W8 £3,950,000 Share of Freehold A fully modernised, bright 3 bedroom apartment (1770 sq ft approx) located on the 6th floor (lift) of this fine portered building in the heart of Kensington.

Cheniston Gardens W8 £685,000 Leasehold

A superb five bedroom top floor (3075 sq ft) mansion flat with spacious entertaining space situated in a popular portered red brick mansion building.

A second floor four bedroom family mansion apartment of substantial proportions (2659 sq ft approx).

A well presented one bedroom apartment (786 sq ft) with the benefit of its own private entrance and the benefit of an additional study.

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Beaufort Street, SW3 £695,000 Share of Freehold A light and bright first floor two bedroom apartment. This property has a lovely private terrace to the rear and also offers well planned accommodation to include a 14'1 x 10 reception room and 12'9 x 9'9 master bedroom with a large bay window.

Brechin Place, SW7 £1,100,000 Leasehold An elegantly presented two bedroom lower ground floor garden flat forming part of this attractive period building. This property has been fully refurbished by the present owner and offers a stunning finish throughout.

Redcliffe, SW10 £775,000 Leasehold A beautifully presented two bedroom raised ground floor apartment forming part of this Victorian period building. Located in this quite popular street, this property also offers a private balcony and a long lease.

Tadema Road, SW10 £815,000 Leasehold

A light and bright first and second floor apartment, forming the top part of this attractive period building.

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Hyde Park Street, W2 £3,500,000 Leasehold A simply wonderful duplex apartment occupying the top two floors of this attractive blue plaque building. With extremely bright and well proportioned rooms throughout the property comprises a spacious kitchen/breakfast room, fantastic double aspect reception room, three generous sized bedrooms (two en-suite). In addition a guest cloakroom and generous storage space

Lancaster Gate, W2 £1,750,000 Share of Freehold An exceptional two bedroom duplex apartment located within a stunning grand stucco fronted building. Recently refurbished to exacting standards this apartment comprises two good sized double bedrooms (both en-suite), a bespoke kitchen and bright reception/dining room. Also including generous storage/wardrobe space.

Craven Hill Gardens, W2 £1,350,000 Share of Freehold

Devonshire Terrace, W2 £550,000 Share of Freehold

A superb raised ground floor apartment located within an attractive white stucco fronted building. Presented in immaculate condition and featuring a private entrance this property comprises a bright south facing reception room, fitted kitchen/breakfast room, two good sized double bedrooms including an en-suite bathroom to the master bedroom. Additional features include generous wardrobe space and a guest bathroom.

An extremely bright and well presented one bedroom apartment located on the top floor of an attractive period building overlooking a garden square. Presented in good condition this well proportioned and airy apartment is perfect as a London pied-aterre, rental investment or first time purchase.

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Balvaird Place, London SW1V

£1,950,000 Freehold Located within a prestigious gated development in Pimlico, this modern townhouse offers public gardens, its own garage and visitors parking.

Douglas street, London SW1P £410,000 Share of Freehold A fabulous one bedroom apartment which has been tastefully refurbished. The property is ideal as a rental proposition, pied de terre or for first time buyers.

Belgrave Road, , London SW1P

£535,000 Share of Freehold A superbly presented lower ground floor flat in excellent order benefiting from good proportions and layout and extending to over 700 square feet.

St George Wharf, London SW8

Matthew Parker street, London SW1H £1,250,000 Share of Freehold A truly spectacular light and modern maisonette in the heart of Westminster. The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and St. James’s Park are all only moments away

St George’s Square, London SW1V £1,799,000 Leasehold This maisonette commands one of the best locations on St. George’s Square. It is mid terrace, on the top two floors and enjoys a west facing view and has its own lift access.

£815,000 Leasehold An immaculate 7th floor 2 bedroom luxury apartment with stunning river views, balcony, concierge and an abundance of shops and restaurants on site

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Ledbury Road W11 £3,950,000 A spectacular apartment offering a beautifully designed, dynamic interior within a landmark building in the heart of Notting Hill.

The magnificent entertaining space is arranged over two floors with an open plan, galleried reception area, double height ceilings and striking architectural features. The large bedroom suites provide beautifully fitted bathrooms and extensive storage. Further benefits include secure off street parking and private roof terraces. Sole Agents.

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Bramerton Street SW3 £3,150,000

Wetherby Mews SW5 £2,750,000

Arranged over three floors, this property features a large double reception room that leads out to a small terrace and down to a pretty patio garden, a fabulous dining room, kitchen, three double bedrooms, two bathrooms and a stunning roof top terrace. Freehold. Sole Agents.

This bright, well proportioned mews house provides a reception/dining room, a separate fully fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms (one with en suite), a third bedroom/study with a balcony and an additional bathroom and a bright master bedroom with en suite shower room. Freehold. Sole Agents.

CHELSEA: 020 7591 5570 sales.chs@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Westgate Terrace SW10 £2,150,000

Addison Crescent W14 £1,950,000

This stunning property benefits from a light, well proportioned reception room leading to a terrace via French doors, a fully fitted kitchen/dining room, a large master suite with en suite shower room, a second double bedroom with access to a fabulous roof terrace, a further double bedroom and two bathrooms.

Interior designed by Nikki Atkinson, this property boasts an imposing 40ft entrance hallway, a double reception room, an open plan kitchen, a large dining area, a master bedroom with luxurious en suite bathroom, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Share of Freehold. Joint Sole Agent: Clabon Estates.

EARLS COURT: 020 7835 0620 sales.ect@marshandparsons.co.uk

HOLLAND PARK: 020 7605 6890 sales.hol@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Campden Hill Court W8 £2,500 per week Located in a charming portered building in Kensington, this beautifully refurbished apartment enjoys a superb double reception room, a separate eat-in kitchen, four double bedrooms and two modern bathrooms. The property has been refurbished to the highest standard and benefits from plenty of natural light. Campden Hill Court is ideally located for the amenities and transport links of Kensington High Street and Notting Hill Gate as well as benefiting from the A4 with easy access to the M4 and Heathrow.

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Magaretta Terrace SW3 £1,950 per week

Langham Mansions SW5 £1,450 per week

A beautifully presented family house located on a quiet road close to the River Thames the accommodation comprises a large reception room with wooden floors leading down to a bright family kitchen with a large seating area under a conservatory style roof, three superb double bedrooms, two bathrooms and a private roof terrace.

This contemporary apartment boasts a bright and spacious reception room, a modern kitchen, three double bedrooms with excellent storage and two modern bathrooms. This superb apartment further benefits from solid oak flooring, a Bang & Olufsen entertainment system and access to a garden square.

CHELSEA: 020 7591 5570 lets.chs@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Westbourne Terrace Mews W2 £1,250 per week

Lexham Gardens W8 £425 per week

This fabulous lateral apartment comprises a vast double reception room with a wonderfully designed open-plan kitchen leading to the rear patio garden, a master bedroom tucked away at the back of the building, a large guest room/ study, a third bedroom and second bathroom in a separate annex.

This modern apartment is flooded with natural light and offers excellent accommodation comprising an open plan kitchen/reception room, a large double bedroom with built-in storage and a contemporary bathroom.

Located moments from Kensington High Street.

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LONDON PROPERTY

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Austen powers Jane Austen called the address ‘a delightful Place’ when she stayed with her brother Henry in his house at No 23 on visits to London to see her publishers and correct proofs.

Now you can live on the Knightsbridge street with Austen connections, close to Harrods, at a twobedroom apartment recently redeveloped in a highspec 21st century renovation.

The Hans Place home with its own street entrance has almost 1720 sq ft of contemporary living space on the ground and lower ground floors. The ground floor drawing room has high ceilings and triple-aspect windows that can be dulled by intelligent glass at the flick of a switch. Panoramic views reach out across private gardens.

Two double bedrooms on the ground floor have a luxury en suite bathroom each, and the lower ground level features a dining room, and a media area set into one of the vaults. The Hacker kitchen has a full range of Gaggenau equipment beneath the bespoke staircase from the drawing room.

A wine cellar contains a cooler fridge, a sink, and marble slabs for mixing cocktails. Light wells guide natural light into this entire entertaining space, and the property also includes Crestron home automation, underfloor heating, air conditioning in the main rooms, Italian marble, and Dornbracht fittings.

Hans Place, Knightsbridge SW1, guide price £4.5m, Rickett Tinne 020 7349 3070, Russell Simpson 020 7225 0277

“ The apartment, which has its own private entrance from the street, has been redeveloped to the very highest of specifications” Victoria Tinne, Rickett Tinne

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Premier price for the PM’s home Opposite The Ritz on Arlington Street, the former home of Britain’s first Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole, and his arts patron son Horace has been transformed into a £75m landmark development of five super-prime apartments.

Walpole Mayfair, developed and designed by Oliver Burns, is an exclusive collection of five entirely bespoke and turnkey homes. Its three-bedroom duplex penthouse with 1300 sq ft roof terrace recently set a new price record for Mayfair and St James’s, sold to a British buyer for £4542 per sq ft, shattering the previous record of £3800 per sq ft.

This historic Grade II listed building has been completely renovated and all its period features reinstated. Each of the individually designed high-spec apartments has three en suite bedrooms, a kitchen, reception room and dining room.

Richard Cutt, proprietary partner for Knight Frank, said: “Over recent years the Mayfair and St James’s area has suffered from a lack of newly developed homes, which has led to pent-up demand for turnkey properties. Walpole Mayfair is the first multi-unit development to launch in the area since 2006.”

Oliver Burns MD Joe Burns said that when the site was originally acquired in 2009 it had planning permission for a 12-unit scheme. “Due to its prestigious location, we opted to create five larger luxury apartments, which are more sought after by the international elite seeking prime property in this part of London,” he said.

According to Knight Frank’s Prime Central London Index, Mayfair and St James’s values have increased by 11 per cent in the last 12 months.

Walpole Mayfair, from £11.5m, 4–5 Arlington Street SW1, Knight Frank 020 7499 1012

“ The new price record achieved here reflects the broad international interest in this part of London” Richard Cutt, Knight Frank

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Eaton opportunity A pair of historic Georgian buildings on Eaton Square and a double mews house behind present an excellent investment and development opportunity in exclusive Belgravia.

The two Grade II star-listed buildings at 107 and 108 Eaton Square date back to around 1826. Designed

by Victorian master builder Thomas Cubitt, they were laterally converted before the 1958 listing.

Living space on six floors, served by a lift, includes a private courtyard garden on the ground floor and balconies and terraces on the first and fourth. This is currently arranged as three maisonettes and a caretaker’s flat, and two grand first floor receptions have superb southerly views over Eaton Square gardens.

The double mews house behind at 107-108 Eccleston Mews is arranged over two floors. There are four garages at ground floor level and the accommodation spans the entire first floor. Reverting the buildings into two houses should be welcomed by Westminster City Council.

In the late 1950s, 107 Eaton Square was the London town house of Scottish nobleman and aviation pioneer Douglas Douglas-Hamilton, 14th Duke of Hamilton. By the late 1960s, it was home to Lady Fermoy, friend and confidante of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, and maternal grandmother of Princess Diana.

Among the former residents at No 108 are English politician Sir Edward Filmer, art collector and philanthropist Richard Glyn Vivian, and author and Liberal politician Godfrey Rathbone Benson – who

became Lord Charnwood.

In the Second World War the house was occupied by the Free Romanian Movement.

107–108 Eaton Square and Eccleston Mews, Belgravia SW1, guide price £60m, Savills 0207 730 0822

“ This is an exceptional investment and development opportunity to convert this lateral pair of Grade II* listed buildings and double mews house” Noel de Keyzer, Savills

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Street wall trading A nine-screen video wall is making a massive difference at the new Douglas & Gordon office in Harrington Road SW7.

Originally created to show the output of local filmmakers, the video wall can now display giant highdefinition close-ups of local streets and properties thanks to the latest iPad technology.

D&G’s third office serving South Kensington and Chelsea is located opposite the French Lycée. Its

French-speaking team are using the giant screen as part of an improved property service to meet the growing demand from French buyers.

Ivor Dickinson, D&G MD, said: “This demonstrates our flexibility to provide services adapted to a very localized market. We hope to give those French families looking to relocate here a relatively stress-free house buying experience.

Baker Street move Knight Frank Marylebone has moved to a new office at 55 Baker Street, two doors down from the estate agent’s UK head office.

The branch was originally set up by Christian Lock-Necrews in 2008 and operated out of Knight Frank’s Mayfair office on Mount Street.

It took almost three years to find a suitable new home for the sales and lettings teams, who serve Marylebone, Fitzrovia and Bloomsbury.

Views of Hyde Park Floor-to-ceiling glass doors and windows look out across the treetops of Hyde Park from a seventh floor penthouse in Clarendon Place.

The doors of the 36ft reception room, which has an open plan kitchen, open out onto a wide terrace at the property in Falmouth House, on the corner with Bayswater Road. The 1190 sq ft home has two bedrooms and an off-street parking space.

TOP MODEL Estate agent Winkworth has developed a new selling model for a South Kensington apartment. Director Tom Dogger has been working closely with the vendor to create the concept of a deferred purchase agreement.

With benefits for both parties, the structured sale offers potential buyers a significant discount on the basis of them taking vacant possession 20 years from the purchase date. The Thurloe Court property is inviting offers in excess of £975,000, even though its value in today’s market would be more than £1.5 million with vacant possession.

“If the concept of the deferred purchase agreement is successful, we plan to introduce it on a broader scale within the office,” said Tom Dogger, based at Winkworth Knightsbridge, Chelsea and Belgravia.

Falmouth House, Clarendon Place, Hyde Park W2, guide price £2.5m, 020 7578 5100

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BRAMERTON STREET, CHELSEA SW3 An excellent opportunity to acquire an unmodernised, complete building, currently arranged as a ground and lower ground floor flat and an upper flat on the first and second floors. The properties have the potential to be combined (subject to planning) to create a stunning family house.

(Approx. 2,551 sq ft / 237 sq m) 1ST FLAT - RECEPTION ROOM / KITCHEN • UTILITY ROOM • 2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS • BATHROOM • GARDEN 2ND FLAT - RECEPTION ROOM • DINING ROOM • KITCHEN • 2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS • BATHROOM • ROOF TERRACE FREEHOLD SOLE AGENT ASKING PRICE £4,750,000 Subject to contract

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PARK WALK, CHELSEA, SW10 An astonishing and recently refurbished 5 bedroom Grade 11 listed house, extending to 2,686 sq ft, with an amazing 33ft X 14 ft reception room and a 47 sq ft landscaped garden.

(Approx. 2,686 sq ft / 250 sq m) DOUBLE RECEPTION ROOM • 33FT RECEPTION ROOM • KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM • UTILITY ROOM • CLOAKROOM • MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN SUITE BATHROOM • 4 FURTHER BEDROOMS • FAMILY BATHROOM • TERRACE • 47FT GARDEN • GARDEN ROOM FREEHOLD J.S.A Knight Frank 020 7349 4300 ASKING PRICE £4,950,000 Subject to contract

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BEAUFORT STREET, SW3 A beautifully presented 3 bedroom flat with a well fitted breakfast/kitchen room, decorated in a contemporary style.

£895,000

BRECHIN PLACE, SW7

£1,100,000

Leasehold

With its’ own street entrance, this stunning 2 bedroom garden flat has been the subject of extensive refurbishment.

Leasehold

969 sq ft / 90.02 sq m

COURTFIELD ROAD, SW7 An immaculate, beautifully refurbished, 1 bedroom flat that is perfectly placed within two minutes walking distance of Gloucester Road.

380 sq ft / 35.30 sq m

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£545,000 Share of Freehold

HARCOURT TERRACE, SW10 This classic 1 bedroom property has a significantly sized private south facing roof terrace, and an L shaped balcony.

535 sq ft / 49.70 sq m

£945,000 Share of Freehold

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HARCOURT TERRACE, SW10 This 2 double bedroom flat has been subject of recent refurbishment, and is presented in pristine condition.

£1,250,000

755 sq ft / 70.14 sq m

Share of Freehold

REDCLIFFE SQUARE, SW10

£1,450,000

Entered via its’ own street entrance, this stunning 2 double bedroom flat has excellent proportions throughout.

1,034 sq ft / 96.06 sq m

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LIMERSTON STREET, SW10

£725,000

Owned by the same family since its construction in 1957, this is a particularly well laid out 2 bedroom flat.

Leasehold

736 sq ft / 68.37 sq m

REDCLIFFE ROAD, SW10 A very appealing 2 double bedroom upper maisonette, situated over the second and third floor of this period building.

975 sq ft / 90.58 sq m

£1,695,000 Share of Freehold

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Chapel Street, Belgravia SW1

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An exceptionally designed freehold house presented in excellent condition. This end of terrace period town house comprises some 4,541 sq ft and is located in this prime position off Belgrave Square. The house benefits from a south east facing roof terrace, two balconies and a large garage.

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Eaton Square, SW1

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A south west facing lateral apartment in good condition, situated on the second floor of this popular building in prestigious Eaton Square. Extending to approximately 2200 sq ft (204 sq m), this four bedroom property benefits from a lift, a porter and access to Eaton Squares gardens.

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Callow Street, SW3 £2,000,000 Long Lease

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Billing Street, SW10 £825pw Part Furnished

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Elm Place, SW3

2 Bedrooms, 2 Receptions, 1 Bathroom Cottage style house in very pleasant backwater close to South Kensington and all its facilities. The house has two receptions which are adjoining and have light wood floors with double doors on to the pretty garden.

£900 per week

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A super light interior designed Garden Flat which has wonderful space including a large kitchen/breakfast room and studio style reception leading onto a paved courtyard.

£1,000 per week

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Elm Park Gardens, SW3

Sydney Place, SW7

A magnificent GROUND AND LOWER FLOOR FLAT refurbished to an exceptionally high standard. Newly decorated in neutral colours and wood floors throughout, give it a modern, light and airy feel. Open plan reception rooms and a fabulous kitchen leads onto the quiet communal gardens of Elm Park Gardens. The flat also has a good sized sitting room with flat screen television and a built in sound system. Situated close to the restaurants, shops and cinema of the Fulham Road. This flat is offered FURNISHED OR UNFURNISHED.

£3,250 per week

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Fabulous house has been refurbished to the highest of standards with stone and wood floors throughout the entertaining rooms and an original stone staircase. The house has been thoughtfully and carefully designed with a wonderful ground floor kitchen/family room with conservatory dining room. French doors lead onto a paved west facing garden which leads through to the garage.

£4,250 per week

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Hans Place Knightsbridge SW1 Accommodation and Amenities Entrance. Drawing Room. Kitchen. Two Double Bedroom Suites. Dining Room. Media Area. Wine Cellar. Guests Cloakroom. Utility room.

Specification • Full Home Automation via the latest Crestron System • Intelligent Glass • Under Floor Heating • Air conditioning to principal rooms • Häcker Bespoke Kitchen with Gaggenau Appliances • Italian Marble where Appropriate • DornBracht fittings 1719 sq ft/160 sq m Leasehold with Share of Freehold Guide Price £4,500,000

Cheyne Row, Old Chelsea SW3 Accommodation and Amenities Entrance Hall. Dining Room. Kitchen.

Drawing Room. Book Room/ Bedroom. Two further Bedrooms. Bathroom. Shower Room.

Cloakroom. West Facing Terrace. East facing Terrace. Patio Garden. Shed (Housing Boiler) 1281 sq ft/119 sq m Freehold Guide Price £2,550,000

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DILKE STREET, CHELSEA, SW3 New to the market and refurbished throughout to the highest standards, an architect designed house (2,710 sq ft/252 sq m) with a first floor galleried reception room.

The house is extraordinarily light, benefitting from a triple storey central atrium. This beautifully presented property benefits from the facilities expected in an up to the minute contemporary property, including a home cinema, part air conditioning, a patio and garage, along with extensive storage space.

Dilke Street is quietly located between Tite Street and Swan Walk in close proximity to the River Thames, the Chelsea Physic Garden and the gardens of the Royal Hospital.

ENTRANCE HALL : 3 STOREY CENTRAL ATRIUM : FIRST FLOOR RECEPTION ROOM : DINING AREA : KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM CLOAKROOM : 2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS : BEDROOM 3/DRESSING ROOM : 2 BATHROOMS (EN SUITE) : SHOWER ROOM (EN SUITE) HOME CINEMA/MEDIA ROOM : UTILITY ROOM : WINE CELLAR/storage : INTEGRAL GARAGE : PATIO

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Go country style Ground floor living space and the kitchen and family room on the lower ground floor both have access to the 55ft rear garden of a house in Victoria Grove.

Green open views from the rear of the house, mainly across adjoining gardens, give the home a country feel in Kensington, on a street that links Victoria Road with Gloucester Road across the border in SW7.

Total inside living space is almost 2000 sq ft on four floors and this includes three bedrooms, en suite bathroom, shower room, drawing

room, sitting room and study. There’s also a balcony and a front garden.

Among the top schools in the vicinity are Thomas’s, the French Lycée, and St Mary Abbots, and High Street Kensington and Gloucester Road tubes are both easy walking distance. Hyde Park is just a short walk to the north.

Victoria Grove, Kensington W8, guide price £4.25m, Savills 020 7535 3300

Potential in Fulham The fully fitted kitchen and breakfast room of a house in Munster Village has French windows that lead out onto the rear patio garden.

Between Fulham Palace Road and Dawes Road, the house in Bronsart Road has almost 1120 sq ft of space on two floors, including a ground floor double reception with a bay window and views down the length of the street.

Upstairs, the master bedroom at the front has a bay window and en suite shower room, and the other two bedrooms are served by a family bathroom. The house has development potential and could be extended into the loft or side return.

Bronsart Road, Fulham SW6, £875,000, Douglas & Gordon 020 7731 4391

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Catch the spirit of St James’s Gardens St James’s Gardens was created in the late 1840s as part of the Norland Estate. Speculative developer Charles Richardson built the houses and set up the gardens for the residents to maintain.

St James’s Church, designed by architect Lewis Vulliamy and built between 1844 and 1855, stands on the square thanks to Richardson gifting the site to the Church Commissioners to make his houses more saleable.

Most properties surrounding the informal woodland gardens are wide and low-built Georgian-style houses – Grade II listed in 1969 – with 2500 to 3000 sq ft of space on four floors. The northern terrace has larger Victorian-style houses on five floors extending to around 3500 sq ft.

“The houses are most attractive to families and also to buyers who are trading down from larger houses, quite often on the Notting Hill communal gardens,” said Simon Lindesay-Bethune of estate agent John Wilcox & Co, which sponsors an annual summer garden party for residents. The event includes entertainment for the children of Miss Delaney’s Nursery School, which is based at the church.

“Many of the houses stay in the same ownership for decades, even generations. John Wilcox & Co has been advising some of the owners for 35 years, and we have sold many of the homes three or even four

times,” he said.

The agency currently has three Georgian-style houses to let on the square at £3950, £3500 and £2950 per week, and a one-bed flat in a Victorian-style house at £430 per week. A Georgian-style house is for sale at £5.25m.

St James’s Gardens, Holland Park W11, guide price £5.25m, John Wilcox & Co 020 7602 2352, Knight Frank 020 7229 0229 St James’s Gardens, Holland Park W11, £3950 per week, John Wilcox & Co 020 7602 2352

“ There is a wonderful community spirit in the square where neighbours actually get to know each other” Simon Lindesay-Bethune, John Wilcox & Co

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ST. JAMES’S GARDENS, HOLLAND PARK, W11

ADDISON AVENUE, HOLLAND PARK, W11

A well presented first floor flat with views over communal gardens

An elegant, low built, Victorian house in this popular tree lined road

£450 per week – Unfurnished

£2,750 per week – Unfurnished

OAKWOOD COURT, ADDISON ROAD, W14

QUEENSDALE PLACE, HOLLAND PARK, W11

A stunning, two/three bed apartment, moments from Holland Park

A newly decorated three bedroom house in this lovely cul-de-sac

£1,200 per week – Unfurnished

£1,795 per week – Unfurnished

WOODSFORD SQUARE, HOLLAND PARK, W14

ST JAMES’S GARDENS, HOLLAND PARK, W11

A spacious five bedroom house with garage and communal gardens

A generously wide house with excellent proportions and use of gardens

£1,650 per week – Unfurnished

£3,500 per week – Unfurnished

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ADDISON PLACE, HOLLAND PARK, W11 A freehold mews house in need of up dating. The property has its own integrated garage and would make a wonderful pied-a-terre. Addison Place is a quiet backwater located just off Addison Avenue and is conveniently located for amenities at Holland Park Avenue.

LEXHAM GARDENS, KENSINGTON W8 A beautifully presented and well proportioned garden maisonette with a private rear patio garden and sole use of the main front door of the house. The property was recently refurbished to a high standard and benefits from air conditioning in all the main rooms.

Freehold ÂŁ995,000 Subject to Contract JSA: Savills 020 7535 3300

Leasehold for Sale ÂŁ2,250,000 Subject to Contract

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View from the balcony Open the floor-to-ceiling French windows, step out onto the first floor balcony and enjoy superb views across the lush and leafy gardens of Cleveland Square.

The reception room with a double-height ceiling has two sets of French windows leading out to a balcony with views of the gardens. It forms part of the 1680 sq ft of living and entertaining space at a duplex apartment in a Grade II listed white stuccofronted building on the square in Bayswater.

A modern kitchen with integrated appliances shares an open plan space with the dining room and family room, also on the first floor. The upper floor contains the

master bedroom with en suite bathroom, a dressing room, and a second bedroom and bathroom. A mezzanine study area overlooks the reception.

Take the stairs or lift to the flat, which also has access to the communal gardens, and Whiteleys shopping centre and the attractions of Westbourne Grove are nearby. Former residents of Cleveland Square include Quintin Hogg, 2nd Viscount Hailsham, who was born at No 5.

Cleveland Square, Bayswater W2, guide price £2.65m, Knight Frank 020 7871 5060

Hammersmith renovation project If you’re looking for a renovation project, a four-bedroom house on Studland Street, Hammersmith, is ready for a new owner with modernisation plans.

Handy for Ravenscourt Park tube station or Hammersmith Broadway shopping centre, tube and central bus station, the property includes two bathrooms, a reception room, separate kitchen, and 33ft rear garden.

Among the local schools are the Godolphin for girls, Latymer for boys, Ravenscourt Park and John Betts. Ravenscourt Park and the Thames are both easy walking distance, and Studland Street runs off King Street, home of Hammersmith Town Hall.

Studland Street, Hammersmith W6, £625,000, Tates 020 7602 6020

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Argyll Mansions, W14

ÂŁ1,250,000 Share of freehold

This beautifully presented 3/4 bedroom flat is located on the third floor. Argyll Mansions is a very well cared for period Mansion block in West Kensington. The double reception room opens to a Juliette balcony and benefits from a splay bay of sash windows and features a lovely marble fire place. There is an office to the side of the reception room, fully fitted with desk and cupboard shelving. The kitchen breakfast room has integrated appliances, granite work surface and three sets of sash windows. The bedrooms are predominantly to the rear of the block facing onto the courtyard, all bedrooms have fitted cupboards. There are two bathrooms a shower in the smallest bedroom and a separate WC. 90 Tates FPx2.indd 1

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Windsor Way, Brook Green W14

ÂŁ1,250 per week

This fabulous penthouse apartment is located on the top floor of Tudor House within Windsor Way, a very popular secure, gated development just off Brook Green. The property is immaculately presented and comprises three double bedrooms, fantastic spacious reception room which opens to a large terrace, large modern eat in kitchen, en-suite bathroom, family bathroom and a separate WC. The property is in excellent condition throughout and is available furnished from the end of September. The development has CCTV and 24hr security. One underground parking space is inclusive.

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CAITHNESS ROAD W14 5/6 DOUBLE BEDROOMS * FULL WIDTH KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM DOUBLE RECEPTION * PLAYROOM/BEDROOM 6 * 2 BATHROOMS (1 EN SUITE) 2 SHOWER ROOMS (1 EN SUITE) * 38’ SOUTH EAST FACING GARDEN * 14’3 STORAGE ROOM

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Addison Gardens W14 4 DOUBLE BEDROOMS * DOUBLE RECEPTION* DINING ROOM KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM * 3 EN SUITE BATHROOMS * SHOWER ROOM PLAYROOM * STUDIO/MEDIA ROOM * PATIO GARDEN * ROOF TERRACE

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138 SHEPHERDS BUSH ROAD LONDON W6 7PB Telephone: 020 7371 4171 • Facsimile: 020 7371 4166 Email: sales@finlaybrewer.co.uk • Web: www.finlaybrewer.co.uk

Bolingbroke Road W14 4/5 DOUBLE BEDROOMS * DOUBLE RECEPTION FULL WIDTH KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM * STUDY/BEDROOM 5 * BATHROOM SHOWER ROOM * UTILITY/CLOAKROOM * PAVED GARDEN * UNDER EAVES STORAGE

GUIDE £1.45M FREEHOLD

COBBOLD ROAD W12 3 DOUBLE BEDROOMS * DOUBLE RECEPTION * KITCHEN * DINING AREA BATHROOM * EN SUITE WET ROOM * PRETTY GARDEN * UNDER EAVES STORAGE

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Wimbledon’s oldest has a modern makeover Wimbledon’s oldest house, built in the early 1500s, has been introduced to the 21st century in a major high-spec makeover that combines the modern with the medieval.

The Old Rectory stands peacefully behind St Mary’s Church in grounds of 2.5 acres with gardens originally created by the Hampton Court Palace landscape designer. It has a separate gatehouse lodge and even planning permission for an indoor swimming complex between the fig walk and the double garage.

This historic property is now right up to date following a renovation and refurbishment programme featuring luxury fixtures and fittings and top-of-therange specifications. Italian lighting, video entry Banham alarm, CCTV, telephone intercom, and integral sound and wi-fi are all in the contemporary mix.

On the ground floor, a sun-filled entrance hall has a flagstone floor, original stone fireplace, stained glass windows, and oak-beamed ceiling. This leads to the private chapel and study with vaulted ceilings.

The main reception room of four contains woodcarved walls, a polished oak floor and a replica of a medieval fireplace from the V&A museum. A music room, reading room, family room and large dining room all have intricate wood-carved panels, stone fireplaces and oak floors.

In the newer part of the house, a huge kitchen is fitted with La Cornue appliances including a cooker and rotisserie, two island units, and double doors that open onto a side terrace. The first floor master bedroom suite has a sitting room, two dressing rooms, his ‘n’ hers bathrooms, and bay windows overlooking the gardens.

Total inside space is 12,882 sq ft plus garage, annexe and eaves storage.

By Bob Stonebridge The Old Rectory, Church Road, Wimbledon SW19, price on application, Knight Frank 020 8946 0026

“ A very unique retreat in a scene of beauty rarely to be found in the very neighbourhood of London” 1882 sales brochure

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Kenilworth Avenue SW19

Balham 020 8675 6565

Putney Opening 2012

Wandsworth 020 8875 8899

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

Earlsfield 020 8971 7070

Tooting 020 8767 0522

Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

£1,250,000 Freehold

A simply stunning four bedroom family home that has been lovingly renovated and extended throughout.

• Four Bedrooms • Two Bathrooms • Double Reception Room • Ground Floor WC • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Large Family Bathroom

To arrange a convenient time to view this property, call me direct on 020 3195 9111 or email me on lloyd.noblett@jacksonsestateagents.com

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Trefoil Road SW18

ÂŁ1,195,000 Freehold

A five bedroom period mid terraced family home, located within the sought after Wandsworth Common area. The property has recently undergone major refurbishment and comprises a through reception room, modern fitted kitchen/breakfast room with large concertina doors to the garden and five sizeable bedrooms.

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Balham 020 8675 6565

Putney Opening 2012

Wandsworth 020 8875 8899

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

Earlsfield 020 8971 7070

Tooting 020 8767 0522

Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

Honeybrook Road SW12

ÂŁ1,129,000 Freehold

The deceptively spacious accommodation comprises, an entrance hall leading to a double reception room which has solid oak flooring, a beautiful feature fireplace, a conservatory, a large kitchen/dining room which leads to a secluded decked garden featuring a pagoda at the rear section of the garden.

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Culverden Road SW12

£780,000 Freehold Offered to the market is this extremely well presented four bedroom home that has been internally updated by the current vendors to a high standard.

BALHAM 020 8675 6565

Cranleigh Road SW19

£699,950 Freehold An immaculately finished four bedroom house, comprising double reception room, eat-in kitchen/diner, four double bedrooms, two bathrooms plus additional WC, family garden with a picturesque backdrop overlooking Mostyn Park and OSP for three cars.

WIMBLEDON 020 3195 9111

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Balham 020 8675 6565

Putney Opening 2012

Wandsworth 020 8875 8899

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

Earlsfield 020 8971 7070

Tooting 020 8767 0522

Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

Sistova Road SW12

£499,950 Share of Freehold Accommodation, which is split over two floors, comprises a spacious reception room, a kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, two double bedrooms and two bathrooms.

BALHAM 020 8675 6565

Keble Street SW17

£475,000 Freehold A beautiful two double bedroom mid terrace Victorian house which has been sympathetically extended to the rear and boasts flowing, open-plan living across the ground floor.

EARLSFIELD 020 8971 7070

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Westcote Road SW16

£475,000 Freehold Beautifully renovated and stylishly designed, this four bedroom house offers a delightful mix of style and space, providing the perfect family home situated in a sought after location.

STREATHAM 020 8677 9900

Earlsfield Road SW18

£430,000 Share of Freehold Set across the ground floor of this once Victorian house is this two double bedroom flat with en-suite to the master bedroom and direct access to a rear garden.

EARLSFIELD 020 8971 7070

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Balham 020 8675 6565

Putney Opening 2012

Wandsworth 020 8875 8899

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

Earlsfield 020 8971 7070

Tooting 020 8767 0522

Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

Balfour House SW11

£429,950 Leasehold Situated in a beautiful Grade II Listed building moments from Battersea Park is this stylish first floor one bedroom luxury apartment.

BATTERSEA 020 7924 2255

Mapleton Road SW18

£399,950 O.I.R.O A stylish and contemporary, two bedroom, two bathroom apartment with private balcony situated within a modern purpose built block, which offers spectacular panoramic views across South London and beyond.

WANDSWORTH 020 8875 8899

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Pentney Road SW12

Balham 020 8675 6565

Putney Opening 2012

Wandsworth 020 8875 8899

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

Earlsfield 020 8971 7070

Tooting 020 8767 0522

Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

£800 per week

A fantastic five double bedroom house situated in the highly sought after Hyde Farm Estate.

• Five Double Bedrooms • Reception Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Modern Bathroom Suite • Downstairs Cloakroom • Excellent Decorative Order

To arrange a convenient time to view this property, call me direct on 020 8675 6565 or email me on hannah.white@jacksonsestateagents.com

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Broadway Court SW19

Marmion Road SW11

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Offered on a short let basis in central Wimbledon is this immaculate and luxurious one bedroom apartment with access to a private decked terrace.

This spacious five bedroom family home comes to the market in excellent condition throughout. Located within walking distance of Clapham Junction and the open spaces of Clapham Common.

WIMBLEDON 020 3195 9111

BATTERSEA 020 7924 2255

Haverhill Road SW12

Spencer Hill Road SW19

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This fantastic three bedroom house is situated in the highly sought after area of Balham known as the Hyde Farm Estate.

Presented in excellent condition, a smart three bedroom house offering light and modern accommodation with quality fixtures throughout, off street parking and a private garden.

£1,000

£675

BALHAM 020 8675 6565

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Putney Opening 2012

Wandsworth 020 8875 8899

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

Earlsfield 020 8971 7070

Tooting 020 8767 0522

Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

Routh Road SW18

Burntwood Lane SW17

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A stunning two bedroom detached house, set in a fantastic location near the Toast Rack. The property benefits from a spacious lounge with high ceilings.

A stunning three bedroom end of terrace family home comprising reception room, kitchen/breakfast room, three bedrooms and modern bathroom. Outside there is a private rear garden.

WANDSWORTH COMMON 020 8672 9077

EARLSFIELD 020 8971 7070

The Walden SW11

Kennet House SW18

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A much sought after two double bedroom apartment set in a newly built luxury development, superbly located close to Clapham Junction BR station.

A two double bedroom fourth floor apartment set within this amazing new development. The property further benefits from two bathrooms and a balcony.

BATTERSEA 020 7924 2255

WANDSWORTH 020 8875 8899

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West Dulwich Office Cator Road SE26, Freehold £1,595,000

Lancaster Avenue SE27, Freehold £2,000,000

We are delighted to offer to the market this truly sensational Victorian masterpiece that has been the subject of a top spec overhaul in the last 2 years. A large carriage driveway beckons you in which offers OSP for at least 6 cars. Once in a grand entrance hall leads you to all of the principle reception rooms. A kitchen extension to the rear has turned a rabbit warren of small rooms into a spectacular modernist masterpiece offering ultimate in entertaining space. All of the mod cons as you would imagine are in place in the kitchen. 2 further ENORMOUS reception rooms offer flexible accommodation ideal for the growing family. A large utility room which lead to the front of the house offer the ideal area for muddy dogs and children to descend after a play in the park. The top floor has a master suite that wouldn’t look out of place in Babington House with large dressing areas and a top end full bathroom suite. There are further 5 DOUBLE bedrooms, some with en suites (see floor plan) and a family bathroom. The garden is sunny and secluded and extends to well over 100ft.

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Standing proudly on Cator Road, a quiet backwater of SE26, yet only moments from a plethora of transport links, is this handsome and statuesque detached period home, built with grand proportions and family living in mind. Set back from the road, with a sweeping carriage driveway, the house sits proudly on its large plot.

The front garden is large with ample parking and access to the attached garage. Up a few small steps to the entrance vestibule, a grand front door welcomes you to a large reception hallway with doors to all of the principle reception rooms and a stairway that can only impress. There a 3 large reception rooms either side of the hallway, all with grand proportions and packed with period charm. To the rear there is a modern fitted kitchen with crisp white units and fitted appliances. There is a modern family must have in the form of a large larder off the kitchen as well as an enormous utility room. A handy WC also services this floor. There are steps down to a large cellar which is beckoning a vast wine collection to keep it company. Up on the first floor there are 4 cavernous bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (one en suite). Up again there are a further 2 bedrooms and another bathroom.

West Dulwich Office | 94 Park Hall Road | West Dulwich | London SE21 8BW Tel: 020 3397 1155 | Email: info@pickwickestates.com

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Townley Road SE22, Freehold £1,295,000

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Simply stunning is the only way to describe this handsome house that is being offered to the market in tip top condition throughout.

Immediately the aspect of the house will impress with uninterrupted views over green open spaces from the front. There is off street parking and a neatly landscaped front garden to the front. Once in, a larger than average hallway leads you to all of the principle reception rooms and up to the first floor. The front reception is large with period detailing, extensive built in bookcases and views to the front. The middle of the house has been opened up to offer a super sized eat in kitchen with room for a large dining table. There is access here to the garden which is a real show piece.

Being a wider than average plot, the garden opens out to a large lawn area with mature trees and shrubs and a patio ideal for al fresco dining.

It really has to be seen to be believed! The ground floor offers another large reception with access to the garden, a nicely fitted shower room and large utility. Upstairs is made up of three wonderfully proportioned bedrooms, a walk-in wardrobe/study room, a bathroom and separate WC. The loft is ripe (STPP) for conversion to create a further bedroom suite. The location here couldn’t be better. You are perfectly placed for both Dulwich Village and Lordship Lane and North Dulwich Station will whisk you into London with ease.

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Dulwich Office

Stradella Road SE24, Freehold £2,275,000

We are completely over the moon to market as the vendors sole agents this show stopping semi detached gem located on one of Herne Hills most beautiful treelined streets. The house has been subject to a beautiful overhaul by the current owners which includes a top spec hand built kitchen with every appliance you heart desires. To the front of the house there is a large reception room with an open fireplace. There is a fully fitted library/ study and a seperate playroom also on the ground floor. An enormous utility room completes the ground floor. The first floor offers a simply stunning master suite. Originally 2 rooms, this handsome suite consists of a large bedroom an elegant bathroom with freestanding bath and a dressing room fit for a king (or a queen!). There are 2 further double bedrooms and a fully fitted bath/shower room on this floor.

The top floor is ideal as a child space or teenage den. Consisting of 3 bedrooms and a further fitted bathroom it can only please the growing family! An enormous laundry cupboard is also located here. Outside is an enormous garden extending some 130’ and has something for everyone. Immediately out from the kitchen there is a large terrace area with a delightful pergola offering summertime shade to half. A vast lawn with established flower and shrub borders is beyond this.

Dulwich Office | 8 Woodwarde Road | London SE22 8UJ Tel: 020 3397 1144 | Email: info@pickwickestates.com

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Hill Top house Built in the late 1950s, a detached house on the edge of the Chiltern Hills passed through the family to the current owners, who have significantly extended and refurbished the property in recent years.

The five-bedroom home is set in an elevated position in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Hill Top Lane, Chinnor, near the market town of Thame and the M40. The recent additions include triple-glazed windows and doors by Skaala of Finland.

Grounds of 1.6 acres are bounded by mature woodland and feature extensive lawns and a natural wildlife pond. A long driveway leads to the garages – an integral double and a detached single.

Living space includes a reception hall, drawing room, dining room, study, kitchen and breakfast room, and a large bespoke conservatory.

London 44 miles

Hill Top Lane, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, guide price £999,950, Reaston Brown 01844 260626

Lodge Cottage is two homes in one Lodge Cottage is a four-bedroom period property in the Suffolk village of Gislingham that has recently been renovated and extended. Country charm and character have been retained.

Originally two farm cottages, the house stands in an acre of gardens and grounds. The kitchen was recently refitted and features a brick recess with bressummer beam and space for a range-style cooker. The dining room and sitting room both have timber boarded floors and open fireplaces.

London 98 miles Lodge Cottage, Gislingham, Suffolk, guide price £460,000, Musker McIntyre 01379 644822

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Standing like a fairytale castle on the lower slopes of Solsbury Hill, Tower House by the village of Batheaston is a charming mix of Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian and late 20th century architectural design styles.

The Grade II listed house is set in its own grounds of around two acres, two miles east of Bath city centre, and has superb open views that reach out across the spectacular Limpley Stoke Valley.

A sweeping driveway leads to this secluded property, which has three levels of space including elegant reception rooms, a large and modernised family kitchen in the eastern wing, and nine rooms on the upper two floors.

There’s potential to create a separate apartment on the top floor, served by a Victorian staircase, and an attached coach house at the rear of the property contains a triple garage with a games room above.

A magnificent entrance hall is decorated with a fascinating trompe l’oeil design that celebrates the garden, and an impressive staircase leads to the first floor with a two-storey mullion window and open beam ceiling. All the main rooms open out onto a large terrace, which has stone steps down to the formal and informal gardens.

The formal gardens are enclosed by a stone balustrade and a feature wall in Arts and Crafts style.

A Blue Garden is stocked with blue-tinted plants to

complement the topiary and stone urns. The gardens also contain a stone summer house and a large croquet lawn. A vaulted stone wine cellar is connected to the house by a handmade oak porch.

London 109 miles

C OUN TRY P ROPERT Y

Climb the Tower on Solsbury Hill

The Tower House, Batheaston, Bath, £2.2m, Cobb Farr 01225 333332, Knight Frank 01225 325999

“ Set in a wonderful elevated position, this lovely Grade II listed family house has magnificent views across the countryside to the distant hills of Limpley Stoke” Vivienne Hayes, Cobb Farr

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Classic Wildwood Wildwood, due for completion in early October, is a classically styled detached house newly built by Runnymede Homes on The Warren private estate, a short walk from Ashtead village centre.

Set in a quiet close in gardens of three-quarters of an acre, this modern country mansion is built in traditional brick and blockwork with Portland stone portico and window surrounds under a slate roof. Concrete floors with underfloor heating add to the solid feel of this home and contribute to its high insulation standards.

The Surrey property has around 5200 sq ft of living space that includes five bedrooms and four receptions.

The individually designed master bedroom suite features a bathroom, dressing room and sitting room.

There are two more en suite bedrooms, plus a family bathroom shared by bedrooms four and five.

A sweeping oak staircase dominates the galleried reception hall and the principal rooms all lead from here. A large kitchen, breakfast and family room overlooks – and leads out into – the garden, and

includes a walk-in larder and a utility room. The landscaped gardens are enclosed by mature and well-established boundaries.

Among the private schools in the area are Downsend, City of London Freemans, St John’s of Leatherhead, and Daneshill in Oxshott. (Property images are computer generated.)

London 18 miles Wildwood, The Warren, Ashtead, Surrey, guide price £2.95m, Knight Frank 01372 464496

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OLD VILLAGE BAKERY

There’s a new tennis court and plenty of room for a swimming pool at a seven-bedroom country house and neighbouring two-bedroom cottage in in West Berkshire.

Recently completed by Sherbourne Developments, the house in a woodland setting at Craven Lodge, on the edge of Inkpen Common, has been rebuilt, extended and renovated by the current owners in classic Georgian farmhouse style.

Living space includes six or seven bedrooms, a 46ft kitchen and family room, drawing room, dining room and

siting room. The master bedroom has a dressing room and en suite bathroom, and there are three more bathrooms.

The property is set in grounds of 2.7 acres and has a triple open bay timber garage. The cottage has a double garage. It’s an hour to London Paddington from nearby Kintbury or Newbury stations.

London 68 miles

Market Place, Halesworth, Suffolk, guide price £195,000, Musker McIntyre 01986 888205

Craven Lodge, Inkpen, West Berkshire, guide price £2.35m, Manningford Croft 01672 564555

Timber barn is an award winner Steggle’s Barn is a timber-frame barn conversion that won an award from the Bury Society in 2001 for its excellent renovation work.

Converted into a home in 2000, the property stands in a private spot in the historic heart of Bury St Edmunds known as the Medieval Grid. Its timber frame was painstakingly restored to make an impressive feature throughout the home.

Total living space is almost 2200 sq ft including three to four bedrooms, kitchen and breakfast room, and drawing room.

London 80 miles Steggle’s Barn, Whiting Street, Bury St Edmunds, guide price £550,000, Robinson’s Portfolio 01284 769694

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Anyone for Inkpen and tennis?

A Grade II listed, double-fronted house on Halesworth Market Place, near St Mary’s Church, once served as the village bakery for this Suffolk village.

Featuring exposed timbers and period character, the semi-detached house includes three double bedrooms, a single bedroom or study, sitting room, and planning permission for an en suite bathroom in the loft.

London 110 miles

News on The Forum A small and select development of nine three and four-bedroom mews houses stands on the site of the original ancient forum in Cirencester.

These contemporary-style terraced properties feature ashlar stone and render with balconies or terraces. They face south in the centre of the historic market town of Cirencester, known as the Capital of the Cotswolds.

Interiors offer high quality kitchens, Villeroy & Boch bathrooms, and engineered oak-strip flooring to the hallways and living rooms. All the properties have sound system hard wiring, solar panelling, landscaped gardens, and parking for cars and bikes behind a secure gated entrance.

London 95 miles The Forum, Lewis Lane, Cirencester, from £375,000, Perry Bishop & Chambers 01285 655355

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1 BEAUTIFUL HOME OF ARCHITECTURAL AND HISTORIC INTEREST northiam, east sussex Northiam: 2 miles, Robertsbridge: 10 miles, Ashford: 24 miles, London: 65 miles Immaculately presented Grade II listed house and oast surrounded by its own land, with lovely rural views ø 3 reception rooms, 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in the main house ø Oast: 1 bedroom annexe, 2 apartments ø stunning gardens, grounds with woodland and ponds ø summerhouse, heated swimming pool, boules court ø further outbuildings ø about 28.5 acres ø 4,497 sq ft

Savills Cranbrook Patrick Baily pbaily@savills.com

01580 720161

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1 STYLISHLY REFURBISHED MEDIEVAL HALL HOUSE sutton valence, kent Headcorn: 2.8 miles, Tenterden: 12 miles, Ashford: 22 miles, London: 47 miles Outstanding Grade II listed family home dating from 1364 with later additions ø 3 reception rooms ø 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms ø games/recreation room ø lovely gardens surrounded by fields and farmland ø parking and turning for a number of cars ø tennis court ø about 8 acres ø 4,247 sq ft Guide £1.375 million

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1 SPECTACULAR OAST CONVERSION WITH FAR REACHING VIEWS marden thorn, kent Marden: 1.5 miles, Staplehurst: 2.2 miles, Ashford: 24 miles, London: 47 miles A substantial and superbly presented American oast house with glorious gardens, far reaching views and land ø 5 reception rooms ø 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms ø tennis and petanque courts ø heated swimming pool ø garaging ø Cranbrook School catchment ø about 13 acres ø further land may be available by separate negotiation ø in excess of 8,000 sq ft

Savills Cranbrook Sarah Simmonds ssimmonds@savills.com

01580 720161

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1 STUNNING ATTACHED MANOR HOUSE IN SECLUDED GARDENS sandhurst, kent Cranbrook: 7 miles, Etchingham: 8 miles, Tunbridge Wells: 16.8 miles, London: 59 miles Grade II* listed family home, dating in part from the 16th century, sympathetically maintained ø accommodation arranged over three floors ø 2 reception rooms and first floor sitting room ø 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms ø lovely gardens and grounds ø garaging, workshop, storeroom, gym ø swimming pool ø Cranbrook School catchment ø about 2.3 acres ø 5,409 sq ft Guide £1.275 million

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East Molesey, Surrey Beautiful Victorian villa

This spacious period house is located in a sought after residential road close to Hampton Court and is arranged over 4 floors. Accommodation includes 3 principal reception rooms, study, kitchen with conservatory dining area, utility room and cloakroom. There is a master bedroom, 4 further bedrooms, a family bathroom and a shower room. A further self-contained apartment on the fourth floor comprises 3 bedrooms, sitting room, kitchen, bathroom and separate WC. There is also extensive cellar storage and a wine store.

Approximately 5,798 sq ft (539 sqm)

KnightFrank.co.uk/Esher esher@knightfrank.com 01372 464 496

Guide price: ÂŁ3,695,000

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East Molesey, Surrey A landmark period mansion

An elegant Victorian house situated in one of the premier roads close to Hampton Court.

With a stunning entrance hall, drawing room, dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cellar incorporating a wine store, master bedroom suite, 6 further bedrooms, 3Â further bathrooms and a shower room, second floor billiard room, self-contained studio flat, heated outdoor swimming pool, artificial grass tennis court, garden store and garaging for two cars in grounds of about 1 acre. Approximately 6,440 sqft (599 sqm)

KnightFrank.co.uk/Esher esher@knightfrank.com 01372 464 496

Guide price: ÂŁ5,000,000 (ESH070035)

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Bradford on Avon Office 37 Market Street, Bradford on Avon BA15 1LJ T: 01225 866111

cobbfarr.com

Lower Westwood, Bradford on Avon

ÂŁ1,500,000

Situated within in a quiet and secluded location, a substantial and elegant six bedroom detached, former Vicarage which offers a wealth of period features to include original flooring, working shutters and stone mullioned windows. Set in a generous and level plot of beautifully cared for gardens, and enjoying rural views over adjoining National Trust Land.

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Bath Office 35 Brock Street, The Circus, Bath BA1 2LN T: 01225 333332

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Claverton, Bath

ÂŁ1,650,000

An exceptional newly constructed single storey property which is set in the beautiful 18th Century walled gardens of the former Jacobean Claverton Manor.

The truly exceptional location boasts a high level of privacy and stunning far reaching views across the valley of the River Avon, yet is within only 3 miles of the World Heritage city centre of Georgian Bath.

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Hadleigh, Suffolk

Guide Price £475,000

An impressive timber framed town house situated in the popular and busy market town of Hadleigh.

Substantial period townhouse arranged to provide spacious and impressive living accommodation including a drawing room, living room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, ground floor cloak/shower room, large dry cellar, 4 bedrooms, one with en suite, family bathroom, detached double garage, private and beautifully maintained gardens.

Hadleigh, Suffolk

Guide Price £495,000

Boxford, Suffolk

Guide Price £550,000

Situated in a popular village location at the end of a private driveway.

A newly constructed imaginatively designed contemporary house offering 4 bedrooms with ensuite facilities to the master bedroom. Open plan living accommodation including a large living/dining area, utility room and ground floor cloakroom. Cartlodge garaging and additional parking, private gardens.

Preston St Mary, Suffolk

Guide Price £650,000

Situated in a convenient and popular location on the outskirts of this pretty market town.

Situated within mature garden of 1 ¼ acres sts surrounded by farmland in this popular hamlet, close to Lavenham

Imaginatively designed 4 bedroom detached house offering spacious living accommodation including sitting room, kitchen/dining room with fireplace, bi-folding doors leading to the garden, ground floor bedroom suite, en suite facilities to the master bedroom. Integral garage, additional off road parking and private south facing gardens.

A charming and spacious detached thatched property, providing 4 bedroom, living room with open fireplace dining room with woodburner, kitchen with Aga, ground floor guest bedroom suite, luxury bathroom and utility room. Double Garage, studio/workshop complete with kitchenette and w c facilities.

Semer, Suffolk

Guide Price £895,000

Elmsett, Suffolk

Guide Price £365,000

Situated in a stunning rural setting with views across the Brett Vale towards Hadleigh.

A beautifully presented three bedroom detached house situated in a prime location close to the centre of the village.

A substantial detached 4 bedroom country house with spacious accommodation, 2 studies, downstairs cloakroom. An extensive range of outbuildings, a substantial Detached triple garage with adjacent workshop, double cart lodge and 100ft brick Barn and in all about 10 acres sts.

The property offers a 16ft 4ins sitting room with open fireplace housing wood burning stove, 17ft 6ins dining room, kitchen/breakfast room complete with some appliances, utility room, ground floor cloakroom, en suite facilities to the master bedroom and an additional first floor bathroom together with a detached single garage and well maintained private gardens.

78 High Street, Hadleigh, Suffolk IP7 5EF Telephone: 01473 823456 Email: sales@frostandpartners.co.uk

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Charlton St Peter – Wiltshire Price Guide: £1,650,000 Subject to Contract – Freehold An exceptional six bedroom family house set in glorious gardens and grounds of just under three quarters of an acre situated in the heart of this small and friendly, rural village set the dramatic open scenery of the Vale of Pewsey.

The house has been the subject of comprehensive refurbishment and extension and offers a versatile, bright interior with both formal and informal accommodation. The principal rooms enjoy fine period detail including high ceilings, large sash windows with shutters and fireplaces. There are extensive gardens predominantly laid to lawn which look onto open farmland. There is a large barn which would be ideal for conversion into a home office, games room or ancillary accommodation (subject to consent).

www.manningfordcroft.com

Charlton House

There is excellent walking and riding locally in the beautiful, gently rolling landscape of the Vale. Express trains to London Paddington (70 minutes) from nearby Pewsey. A303/M3 within 15 minutes.

Entrance Hall Sitting Room Drawing Room Dining Room Study Kitchen/Breakfast Room Orangery Scullery and Boiler Room Utility/Boot Room Cloakroom Cellars Principal Bedroom with En Suite Dressing Room and Bathroom Five Further Bedrooms Two Further Bathrooms and Two Further Shower Rooms Large Brick Barn Gardens and Grounds of just under three quarters of an acre Extensive Parking 125 Manningford Croft output.indd 1 mann-croft A4 ad charlton house 9271.indd 2

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nashpartnership.co.uk

Near Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire

Guide price £385,000

A beautiful country cottage, situated amidst some 4,500 acres of National Trust estate. Boasting exposed beams and period features, this two bedroom house is believed to date to the 1830s, and has the added benefit of a garage with store room above. ◆◆ Berkhamsted station (Euston apx 35 mins) - 5 miles

◆◆ Ground floor shower room

◆◆ Gardens to front and rear

◆◆ Entrance hall

◆◆ First floor bathroom

◆◆ Period features

◆◆ Living Room

◆◆ Two double bedrooms

◆◆ Exposed beams

◆◆ Kitchen

◆◆ Garage with store room above

◆◆ No upper chain

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Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Guide £550,000

A truly outstanding, award winning, timber framed barn conversion with parking set within the historic core of Bury St Edmunds. The barn was sympathetically converted in circa 2000 to provide a home of immense character.

On the ground floor: reception hall, kitchen/breakfast/family room, dining area, utility room, cloakroom, study/bedroom 4. On the first floor: drawing room, landing, bedroom 2 and 3, bathroom. On the second floor: master bedroom suite, en-suite bathroom. Outside: courtyard garden, off road parking.

Gislingham, Eye, Suffolk (Stowmarket mainline 9 miles) Standing in 0.33 of an acre.

Guide £295,000

This quintessential cottage occupies a delightful setting within this picturesque and peaceful village. The delightful front, side and rear gardens are both flourishing and sizeable bordering open farmland to the rear. Off road parking.

Lobby, sitting room with log burner, dining room, kitchen, utility, cloakroom. Master bedroom with en-suite shower and dressing area, two further bedrooms, bathroom. Double-glazed, oil central heating, not a listed building.

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Nailsworth • Gloucestershire Behind this beautiful frontage and wrought iron porch lies a substantial Grade II Listed home.

Stanford-in-the-Vale • Oxfordshire Superb individual detached village home with private gardens and work from home office.

2 reception rooms and 4 bedrooms with an abundance of outside space, ample off road parking and a thoughtfully converted stable room. Stunning panoramic views are offered by this gorgeous countryside retreat located within walking distance to the market town of Nailsworth.

On the edge of the village with 3 reception rooms, conservatory, John Lewis kitchen, 4 bedrooms and 2 bath/shower rooms.

Plenty of parking and good sized gardens.

Nailsworth office 01453 836736

Faringdon office 01367 240356

Guide price £549,950

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Cirencester • Gloucestershire A most impressive stone Grade II Listed Gothic style lodge, beautifully presented with many period features including period fireplaces and stone mullioned windows.

Boddington • Gloucestershire A rurally located detached house, recently refurbished to a high standard.

Sitting room with open fireplace, dining room, family room/study, kitchen, utility, shower room, 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Front and rear gardens and single garage.

Sitting room, dining room, study, impressive kitchen/dining room, master bedroom with Jack and Jill style en suite bathroom and further bedroom. Private garden and single garage. .

Guide price £375,000

Guide price £2,450 pcm

Cirencester office 01285 655355

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Honeyburge, Buckinghamshire

Guide Price £675,000

A semi-detached period cottage, situated in this picturesque Buckinghamshire hamlet, with exceptional equestrian facilities and easy access to M40 motorway Entrance Hall • Sitting Room • Kitchen/ Breakfast Room • Utility Room • Cloakroom • Master Bedroom With En Suite Shower Room • Two Further Bedrooms • Family Bathroom • Oil Fired Central Heating • Timber Framed Georgian Bar Windows • Front Garden With Off Road Parking For Two Cars • Large Rear Garden With Timber Built Office/Gym • Storage To Side • Two Stable Blocks • Two Paddocks & Floodlit Ménage

Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire

Price Guide £850,000

A stunning grade II listed cottage, benefiting from one third of an acre garden, situated in a private elevated position, within this highly sought after village Entrance Hall • Dining Room • Sitting Room • Cloakroom • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Fitted Study/ Family Room • Ground Floor Bedroom • Family Bathroom • Master Bedroom With En-Suite Bathroom • Three Further Bedrooms • Front & Rear Gardens • Off Road Parking

THAME OFFICE Belmont House, 13 Upper High Street, Thame OX9 3ER Tel: 01844 260626 thame@reastonbrown.co.uk

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LONDON PROPERTY

REVIEW

Keen on green Forget the likes of Rising Damp’s mean landlord Rigsby not wanting to improve his property. Today, the majority of landlords want to take advantage of new energy efficient measures.

Sixty-three per cent of landlords say they’re aware of the government’s Green Deal, and more than half (56 per cent) hope to sign up for its energy initiatives, according to the National Landlords Association.

The Green Deal is the Government’s vehicle to make all rental properties more energy efficient.

Any rental properties found to have a poor Energy Performance Rating (F or G-rated) after 2018 will no longer be fit to let under new legislation.

Under the Green Deal, the cost of energy efficiency improvements, such as loft and wall insulation, will be paid through a loan attached to the property’s energy bills. Due to the energy savings achieved by the improvements, the energy bill should never be higher than it would have been if the work hadn’t been carried out.

While our research shows that many landlords want to take advantage of the Green Deal, a third aren’t yet aware of the initiative, says David Salusbury, chairman of the NLA. “The Green Deal is a good opportunity to improve the quality of landlords’ properties and demonstrate their ability to engage with government initiatives without the burden of further regulation. If landlords don’t act now, they may find their property cannot be legally let come 2018.”

“ If landlords don’t act now, they may find their property cannot be legally let come 2018” David Salusbury, National Landlords Association

Global London Report by Cheryl Markosky Despite a quiet second quarter, demand from prospective tenants has increased over recent weeks and central London agents expect this to continue to rise until mid-November, when attention turns towards the Yuletide season.

Feedback on corporate demand from relocation agents is mixed, says Anshul Raja from Chesterton Humberts Knightsbridge. Some have indicated a marked cut in the availability of rental properties and applicant demand, while others have reported the opposite.

“On the other side of the coin, the volume of property to let is no lower than previous years, but it isn’t much higher either. Landlords are becoming more reasonable in their rental expectations, which means properties are priced correctly and tend to achieve asking price rents.”

Raja has also witnessed demand from overseas students and high-net-worth individuals. “These sectors are becoming more attractive to landlords, as they invariably pay the rent in advance for the term. And at the very upper end of the scale, the market still attracts extremely high rents for the best properties.”

Over the past year, the rentals market has seen 59 per cent of all prime lets go to international tenants, with the largest share to US, French and Italian expats.

While the prime lettings market is as globalized as its sister sales market, its fortunes are more closely tied to the performance of the capital’s economy, says Knight Frank’s latest London Residential Review. Prime rents have recovered since the downturn, and are now nearly 25 per cent higher than in 2009, but rents hit a ceiling in October 2011, and have since declined marginally by 2 per cent.

The main factor dragging down rates has been the state of London’s economy, explains Liam Bailey, Knight Frank’s head of residential research.

“By the end of 2011, the economy was slowing as the eurozone crisis put downward pressure on growth, confidence and recruitment, and the current estimate for London’s full-year growth stands a little below 1 per cent.”

On the plus side, the study points out that the short-term outlook is mixed, but in the medium term things are becoming a little bit brighter, with London’s job market and business investment in Anshul Raja, the capital beginning to look up.

Chesterton Humberts

“ Landlords are becoming more reasonable in their rental expectations”

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LONDON PROPERTY

REVIEW

LIGHT SPACE

Cornwall corner Harding House stands in a coveted corner position at the quiet end of Cornwall Gardens and this reconstructed property can bask in light flooding in from three sides.

Reconfigured and designed in contemporary style behind the original façade, the home is stacked with new technology such as home automation, cinema, multi-room music system, energy-saving mood lighting, touchscreen control and remote security.

South-west of Launceston Place, the property has

Loft-style living

2140 sq ft of living and entertaining space on four floors including a triple-aspect drawing room; kitchen, dining and family room; three bedroom suites, and a west-facing balcony. There are views down Cornwall Gardens to the front and views of Cornwall Mews West at the rear.

Harding House, Cornwall Gardens, South Kensington SW7, £2600 per week, Proprium 020 7589 6298

Hiding behind a classic stucco-fronted exterior, a newly refurbished twobedroom conversion is handy for all the cultural venues, restaurants and boutiques of Knightsbridge.

The first floor apartment in Princes Gate has a light reception and dining space with retained period features such as tall sash windows with shutters and decorative cornicing.

There’s space for dining in the white kitchen, and both kitchen and reception open out onto a private balcony. Both bedrooms have en suite bathrooms.

Princes Gate, Knightsbridge SW7, £1400 per week, Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings 020 7581 2112

Close to Sloane Square, a two-bedroom apartment on the top two floors of a period building in Draycott Place has a loft-style reception and kitchen space with a high ceiling and exposed beams and walls.

The reception of the 1864 sq ft property is on the third floor, which also contains a study. The two bedrooms – one with en suite bathroom and the other with en suite shower room – are below on the second floor.

Draycott Place, Knightsbridge SW3, £1750 per week unfurnished, Aylesford 020 7351 2383

Terrace is gateway to the gardens The grand reception room of an apartment on Cleveland Square, Bayswater, has two sets of floorto-ceiling French windows that open out onto a paved south-facing terrace.

The reception also has parquet wood flooring and a period fireplace with marble mantelpiece. The property includes three bedrooms – each with its own balcony – two bathrooms, and direct access from the terrace out into the communal gardens.

Cleveland Square, Bayswater W2, guide price £1950 per week, Knight Frank 020 7871 5070

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Cornwall Gardens, SW7 Devonshire Place, Kensington Green W8 A fabulous newly refurbished 2140 sq ft three bedroom house incorporating a high level of technology with generous Charmingly refurbished 1900 sq ft FOUR Bedroom Owner’s Home with divine garden and two underground parking spaces in entertaining space and occupying a coveted corner position on the quiet westerly terrace of this sought after garden square. this sought after gated development in the Heart of Kensington. Email for a brochure with floor plan.

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Availableend endSeptember Septemberfor forLong LongLet Let Unfurnished£2500 £2600per perweek week Available Unfurnished

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Cornwall Gardens, SW7 Devonshire Place, Kensington Green W8 A fabulous newly refurbished 2140 sq ft three bedroom house incorporating a high level of technology with generous Charmingly refurbished 1900 sq ft FOUR Bedroom Owner’s Home with divine garden and two underground parking spaces in entertaining space and occupying a coveted corner position on the quiet westerly terrace of this sought after garden square. this sought after gated development in the Heart of Kensington. Email for a brochure with floor plan.

Email for a brochure with floor plan.

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HAMMERSMITH W6 Asking price £795 per week A 4th and 5th floor penthouse duplex set in a converted Victorian riverside pumphouse. Reception with open plan kitchen, two double bedrooms, two en-suite bathrooms, two balconies with river views, guest WC, plus additional storage. Wood floors throughout with under floor heating. Secure gated parking (at extra cost).

Ravenscourt Park (District Line) located a short walk away. Unfurnished.

HOLLAND PARK W14 Asking price £1500 per week A wonderful garden flat in a period block located in the desirable Holland Park neighbourhood. Approx 1,850 sq.ft. Contemporary kitchen, large reception with French doors, dining room, utility room, patio garden and plenty of storage.

Accommodation consists of three double bedrooms and three bathrooms (two ensuite). Within close proximity to the Central Line and London Overground services.

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KENSINGTON W8 Asking price £410 per week A raised ground floor flat located on Kensington Church Street popular for its array of antique shops and ideally situated between Notting Hill Gate and fashionable Kensington High Street. The property features a dual aspect reception room, double bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and good size storage space. Traditional décor. Close to Notting Hill Gate and Kensington High Street tube stations. Available now.

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VICTORIA SW1 Asking price £420 per week A third floor apartment in a period mansion block within easy reach of the amenities of Victoria and the green space of St. James’s Park. The property consists of a spacious reception, modern eat-in kitchen, double bedroom, single bedroom, and bathroom. Heating and hot water included. Lift. Porter. St. James’s Park underground station only a few minutes walk away. Available now. Furnished.

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Balvaird Place SW1 £1,950,000 Freehold An immaculately presented house with accommodation over three floors, in this highly sought after modern development.

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite), Reception room, Kitchen, Dining room, Garage, Porter.

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

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South Balham Battersea Battersea Park

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Elystan Place SW3 ÂŁ1,950,000 Leasehold Quietly situated within this purpose-built building in the heart of Chelsea, a beautifully refurbished first and second floor flat, with lift, has an extremely well-designed and contemporary living space.

2 bedrooms, Bathroom, Shower room, Reception room with open-plan kitchen, 2 terraces, Lift, Porter, Parking available by separate negotiation.

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

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Weltje Road W6 £1,495,000 Freehold A substantial four/five bedroom house with river view and offering an amazing amount of entertaining space.

4/5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, Kitchen/breakfast room, Cloakroom, Utility room, Garden.

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

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Kensington Kensington Gate South Kensington Notting Hill Pimlico & Westminster

South Balham Battersea Battersea Park

Clapham Southside East Putney West Putney Southfields & Earlsfield

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Bishops Road SW6 ÂŁ1,200,000 Freehold A rare and exciting opportunity to purchase a four double bedroom house in need of modernisation in a popular Fulham location.

Four double bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Dining room, Kitchen, Cloakroom, Garden.

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

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Roland Gardens SW7 ÂŁ1,195,000 Share of Freehold A raised ground floor two bed two bath flat with a practical layout and a conservatory.

Master bedroom, Bathroom, Second bedroom with en-suite shower room, Reception room, Kitchen, Conservatory.

South Kensington Sales 020 7581 8888 sthkensales@dng.co.uk

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North Chelsea Fulham Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush

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 Terrace W2 £825,000 Share of Freehold A beautiful first floor apartment with magnificent reception room enjoying original high ceilings, bay window and an open plan living, kitchen, dining room.

2 bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Cloakroom, Balcony.

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

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Matheson Road W14 £1,500,000 Freehold

Palace Gardens Terrace W8 £1,500,000 Leasehold

A substantial and well configured family home, situated in this convenient location.

5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, Kitchen, Dining room, Study, Garden, Cellar.

A superb maisonette situated in this popular and attractive cherry tree lined street.

2 double bedrooms, En suite shower room, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Terrace.

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

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

Whiteheads Grove SW3 £1,250,000 Share of Freehold

Campden Hill Gardens W8 £1,200,000 Leasehold

A two bed two bath ground floor flat approached through the porters block.

A fabulous maisonette of this detached period property arranged over the ground and lower ground floors. Flat is shown as previously furnished.

3 bedrooms, En-suite shower room, Bathroom, Reception room, Dining room, Kitchen, Patio.

Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, Second bedroom, Bathroom with separate shower, Reception room, Kitchen, Office/box room, Lift, Porter.

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

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

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North Chelsea Fulham Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush

Kensington South Kensington Notting Hill Pimlico & Westminster

South Balham Battersea Battersea Park Clapham Southside

East Putney West Putney Southfields & Earlsfield

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Stamford Cottages SW10 £999,950 Freehold

Queen’s Gate Terrace SW7 £995,000 Share of Freehold

A beautifully refurbished and light two bedroom freehold cottage with a charming patio garden.

A well-presented one bedroom second floor flat, with lift, benefiting from superb natural light throughout.

Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, Second bedroom with en-suite shower room, Reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Cloakroom, Garden.

Rental investment, Bedroom, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Lift.

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

Kensington Gate Sales 020 7581 1152 kengatesales@dng.co.uk

Bassett Road W10 £925,000 Share of Freehold

St. George’s Square SW1 £795,000 Leasehold

A charming raised ground floor apartment in this wonderful bustling location in North Kensington.

2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen

This is a superb garden flat located in one of Pimlico’s most sought after addresses.

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

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

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

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Onslow Square SW7 £745,000 Leasehold – approx. 16 yrs unexpired

Balliol Road W10 £725,000 Leasehold

A ground floor three bedroom flat in this secure portered mansion block between South Kensington and Chelsea.

Master bedroom, Second bedroom with en-suite shower room, Third bedroom, Bathroom, Reception room, Dining room, Kitchen, Lift, Porter.

A refurbished first and second floor maisonette situated in the heart of North Kensington.

2 bedrooms, En-suite shower, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen.

South Kensington Sales 020 7581 8888 sthkensales@dng.co.uk

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

St. George’s Drive SW1 £665,000 Share of Freehold

Boscombe Road W12 £499,999 Share of Freehold

An absolutely stunning raised ground floor flat presented in immaculate condition.

2 double bedrooms, En-suite shower room, Bathroom, Open plan reception/ kitchen.

A well laid out, split-level two bedroom flat with access to communal garden.

2 bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Communal garden, Share of Freehold.

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

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

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North Chelsea Fulham Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush

Kensington Kensington Gate South Kensington Notting Hill Pimlico & Westminster

South Balham Battersea Battersea Park

Clapham Southside East Putney West Putney Southfields & Earlsfield

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Alderney Street SW1 £495,000 Leasehold

Parsons Green Lane SW6 £475,000 Leasehold

A stunning and naturally bright one bedroom flat on the first floor of this imposing part stucco fronted building.

Bedroom, Bathroom, Open-plan kitchen/reception room, Balcony.

A delightful two double bedroom flat in an extremely convenient Fulham location.

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

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

Vera Road SW6 £425,000 Leasehold

Brackenbury Road W6 £349,950 Leasehold

A charming two double bedroom flat located in the heart of the Munster Village.

A recently refurbished two bedroom flat with a shared courtyard garden.

2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen.

2 bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room/kitchen, Courtyard garden.

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

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

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

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