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1 A WONDERFUL GRADE II LISTED FAMILY HOUSE chapel street, sw1 First floor drawing room ø 2 further reception rooms ø kitchen ø master bedroom suite ø 4 further bedrooms (1 en suite) ø further bathroom ø 2 guest cloakrooms ø 40ft garden ø terrace ø 296 sq m (3,196 sq ft)

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Charles Holbrook cholbrook@savills.com

Matthew Morton-Smith mmsmith@savills.com

020 7730 0822

020 7581 5234

Guide £5.45 million Freehold

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1 A HANDSOME GRADE II LISTED BELGRAVIA HOUSE gerald road, sw1 Drawing room ø dining room ø family room/conservatory ø kitchen ø master bedroom suite ø 4 further bedrooms ø 2 further bathrooms ø guest cloakroom ø utility room ø wine cellar ø garden ø 220 sq m (2,369 sq ft) ø EPC=E Guide £5.5 million Freehold

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The lettings market experiences peaks and troughs throughout the year.

However, in prime central London there will always be a certain level of demand that keeps activity ticking over. Despite this, the prime months for letting property are certainly in the spring and summer.

The time of year can have a huge impact on the lettings market. People are often reluctant to move house in the run-up to Christmas or in the colder winter months. As the weather improves, people are more willing to come out on viewings and the lettings market tends to pick up.

For landlords with large family houses, we always recommend that they consider launching their properties onto the market after Easter when the corporate relocation market picks up. Generally, family tenants with the larger budgets of £2000 per week upwards start looking in the spring as they want to get settled into the property before going away for the summer, and then return in time for their children starting in local schools in September.

Here in Chelsea we also have a great deal of wealthy international students looking to move into prime central London. The students are most active in July and August as they look to be settled before starting the university term in September. Generally their budgets range from around £400 to £1500 per week and they look for one or two-bedroom apartments in prime locations that they feel are central and safe.

It depends on the type of property for the best time to bring it to market, but of course the best properties in the best locations will let well at any time of the year, especially in prime central London locations. If you have a large family house, I would certainly look to do any works or refurbishment throughout the winter months and then have the property ready to come to the open market just after Easter to attract the families who are being relocated.

However, if you have a smaller apartment or smaller one or two-bedroom house, I would look to market in July or August to benefit from the buoyancy of the international student market.

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NEWS AND FEATURES

VIEW Iceberg houses. Basement 34MARKET conversions are a hot topic but they’re not going away, reports Robert Bailey.

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34CHAPTER Justin Knight gives a personal guide to its main attractions, top streets and schools.

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EYE Crossrail index. Property 36LONDON prices are set to soar around central Crossrail stations, according to new research.

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LOWDOWN Well presented 112LETTINGS one and two-bedroom homes are being

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1 BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED PENTHOUSE APARTMENT hepworth court, sw1 Reception room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø master bedroom suite ø 2 further bedrooms (1 en suite) ø shower room ø roof terrace ø 2 balconies ø 2 parking spaces ø 200 sq m (2,149 sq ft) ø EPC=B

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Savills Sloane Street

Savills Waterfront

Christian Warman cgwarman@savills.com

Sarah Gretton sgretton@savills.com

020 7730 0822

020 8877 1222

Guide £3.25 million Leasehold, approximately 988 years remaining

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1 LIGHT, LATERAL HOUSE WITH THREE PARKING SPACES eaton row, sw1 3 reception rooms ø kitchen ø master bedroom suite ø 3 further bedrooms (2 en suite) ø 1 further bathroom ø utility room ø 46' roof terrace ø 235 sq m (2,539 sq ft) ø EPC=D

Price on application Freehold

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Savills Knightsbridge

Charles Holbrook cholbrook@savills.com

William Duckworth-Chad wdchad@savills.com

020 7730 0822

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1 A CHARMING LATERAL HOUSE AT THE END OF THIS QUIET STREET IN CHELSEA bywater street, sw3 Reception room ø study ø 24' kitchen/breakfast room ø 5 bedrooms ø bathroom ø shower room ø patio ø 130 sq m (1,408 sq ft) ø EPC=E

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Savills Sloane Street

Savills Knightsbridge

Charles Holbrook cholbrook@savills.com

Matthew Morton-Smith mmsmith@savills.com

020 7730 0822

020 7581 5234

Guide £3.1 million Freehold

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1 AN IMMACULATE DUPLEX APARTMENT WITH MAGNIFICENT VIEWS onslow square, sw7 Entrance hall ø reception room ø drawing room ø dining room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 5 bedrooms (3 en suite) ø shower room ø guest cloakroom ø 4 storage rooms ø lift ø resident caretaker ø 297 sq m (3,193 sq ft) ø EPC=D Guide £8.5 million Leasehold, 987 years remaining plus Share of Freehold

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Savills Sloane Street

Savills Knightsbridge

Richard Dalton rdalton@savills.com

Alex Christian achristian@savills.com

020 7730 0822

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1 A SUPERB TEN ACRE ESTATE HOUSE WITH CHARMING PATIO GARDEN lamont road, sw10 Entrance hall ø drawing room ø dining area ø open plan kitchen/reception room ø master bedroom suite ø 2 further bedrooms (1 en suite) ø guest cloakroom ø terrace ø patio garden ø 185 sq m (1,995 sq ft) ø EPC=D

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Savills Chelsea Charlie Bubear cbubear@savills.com

020 7578 9000

Guide £3.6 million Freehold

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1 ONE OF TWO NEWLY BUILT AND IMMACULATELY FINISHED HOUSES limerston street, sw10 Entrance hall ø reception room ø cinema/media room ø open plan kitchen ø master bedroom suite ø 2 further bedroom suites ø bedroom 4/study ø shower room ø bathroom ø utility room ø gym ø 277 sq m (2,982 sq ft) ø EPC=C Guide £5.25 million each Freehold

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1 SUBSTANTIAL FAMILY HOUSE ON THE PRESTIGIOUS PHILLIMORE ESTATE stafford terrace, w8 6 bedrooms ø 5 bathrooms ø 3 reception rooms ø 2 guest cloakrooms ø utility room ø patio garden ø managed by Savills ø Phillimore Estate property ø 423 sq m (4,553 sq ft) ø administration charges apply ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=E

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Savills Kensington Monika Scott mkscott@savills.com

020 7535 3333

£4,950 per week Unfurnished

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1 AN ELEGANT AND WELL PROPORTIONED FAMILY HOME palace gardens terrace, w8 6 bedrooms ø 4 bathrooms ø 3 reception rooms ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 2 guest cloakrooms ø utility area ø wine cellar ø balcony ø garden ø 317 sq m (3,422 sq ft) ø administration charges apply ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=D

£5,250 per week Unfurnished

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Redcliffe Place, Chelsea SW10 Stunning freehold maisonette

Presented in good condition throughout, this duplex apartment benefits from superb entertaining space. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, bedroom 2, bathroom, reception room, kitchen/breakfast room, study area, cloakroom, large roof terrace (not demised). EPC rating E. Approximately 135 sq m (1,460 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/chelsea chelsea@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5902

Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ1,950,000 (CHL120197)

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Beverley Lane, Coombe KT2 Unique family home

A substantial and modern family house built about six years ago and superbly linked to former stables. Master bedroom suite, 5 further bedrooms ﴾3 en suite﴿, shower room, drawing room, family room, dining hall, study, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 utility rooms, cinema room, gym, cloakroom, garage, garden, 3 independent flats.

Approximately 935 sq m ﴾10,067 sq ft﴿

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

Freehold Guide price £5,995,000 ﴾328063﴿

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Bovingdon Road, Fulham SW6 Six bedroom Victorian ‘Lion’ house

A six bedroom house which has been imaginatively extended and refurbished in recent years, offering an abundance of living space and a south facing garden. 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (2 en suite), 2 receptions, kitchen/dining room, utility room, gym, 39ft garden. EPC rating E. Approximately 301.6 sq m (3,247 sq ft)

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

Freehold Guide price: £2,500,000 (FLH120001)

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Draycott Place, Chelsea SW3 Ideal pied-ĂĄ-terre

A well presented two bedroom maisonette situated on the ground floor and lower ground floor of a well maintained period building located in the heart of Chelsea. Master bedroom suite, second bedroom, family bathroom, kitchen, dining room with study area, drawing room, patio, resident caretaker, access to communal gardens at rear. EPC Rating E. Approximately 107 sq m (1,161 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/knightsbridge knightsbridge@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5929

Leasehold: approximately 37 years unexpired Guide price: ÂŁ1,495,000 (SLA070181)

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Draycott Avenue, Chelsea SW3 Newly refurbished freehold house

A superbly updated low-built house finished to the highest of standards. Master bedroom with en suite, 3/4 further bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, patio/terrace. EPC Rating C. Approximately 216 sq m (2,327 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/knightsbridge knightsbridge@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5929

Freehold Guide price: £4,500,000 (SLA120368)

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Markham Square, Chelsea SW3 Four bedroom freehold house with garden

A beautifully presented four bedroom freehold house located just off the King’s Road, found in a quiet position on a garden square. Master bedroom suite, 3 further bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double reception room, kitchen, dining/breakfast room, family room, utility room, cloakroom, garden. EPC rating E. Approximately 222 sq m (2,400 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/knightsbridge knightsbridge@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5929

Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ5,750,000 (SLA120238)

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Devonshire Place, Marylebone W1

A luxury two bedroom apartment in fine period conversion A beautifully interior designed two bedroom apartment situated on the second floor (with lift) of a fine period building in the heart of Marylebone Village. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, second double bedroom, shower room with WC, reception room, fitted kitchen with dining area. EPC rating C. Approximately 89 sq m (963 sq ft) Leasehold 998 years approximately Guide price: ÂŁ1,795,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/marylebone marylebone@knightfrank.com 020 3641 7938 Joint agent: Sandfords 020 7224 4994

(MRY120131)

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Eaton Place, Belgravia SW1 Two bedroom Belgravia apartment

A well presented two double bedroom flat in Eaton Place. Master bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom, further bedroom, further bathroom, reception room, kitchen, dining room, utility room, patio garden, storage vault, terrace.

Approximately 165 sq m (1,781 sq ft) including storage vault.

KnightFrank.co.uk/belgravia belgravia@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5905

Share of Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ3,950,000 (BGV130049)

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Pembroke Road, Kensington W8 A wide low built family home with parking

An exceptionally wide lateral house arranged over three floors with a large garden and ample secure parking for five cars. 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 4 reception rooms, kitchen/ dining room, swimming pool, sauna, steam room, garden, parking for 5 cars. EPC rating C. Approximately 459 sq m (4,945 sq ft)

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

Freehold Asking price: ÂŁ9,000,000 (Ken120172)

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The Lancasters, Hyde Park W2 Wonderful park views

A David Linley interior designed apartment. Master bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom, 2 further en suite bedrooms, reception room, kitchen/dining room, family room/bedroom 4, study, terrace, comfort cooling system, access to gym and swimming pool, concierge, private parking. Energy rating F. Approximately 251 sq m (2,709 sq ft)

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

Leasehold Guide price: ÂŁ6,500,000 (HPE130059)

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CULROSS STREET A BEAUTIFULLY INTERIOR DESIGNED AND EXTREMELY COMFORTABLE FREEHOLD FAMILY HOME BETWEEN GROSVENOR SQUARE & PARK LANE

Comprising just 12 family houses, Culross Street is a quiet, secure, traffic free, gated enclave close to Hyde Park.

ACCOMMODATION Ground Floor Entrance Hall ■ Dining Room ■ Study ■ Guest Cloakroom First Floor Drawing Room ■ Library ■ Conservatory ■ Kitchenette Second Floor Master Bedroom ■ En Suite Bathroom ■ Separate Dressing Room Third Floor Three Bedrooms ■ Two Shower Rooms Lower Ground Floor Kitchen ■ Family/Media Room ■ Patio ■ Utility Room ■ Wine Cellar 3,444 sq ft ■ EPC Rating E

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A LUXURY D E VELOPMENT O F T WO AND THR E E BEDRO OM L ATER AL APARTMENTS & A DUPLE X PENTHOUS E Bulthaup Kitchens

Located in a beautifully renovated art deco style building with Portland

gaggenau and Miele appliances

Stone exterior, interiors have been architect designed to an exacting

underfloor heating and air cooling system

specification. each apartment occupies its own floor and offers open plan

Lutron lighting

dual aspect living space. the Penthouse also benefits from a stunning roof terrace of over 75m2 (800 sq ft) and direct key card lift access.

cat 6 wiring Day porter Secure video entry system

Langham Street boasts an enviable location with the green open spaces

Leasehold 905 years approximately

of regent’s Park to the north and the world renowned shopping of Oxford Street to the south. Marylebone High Street is within easy reach and nearby transport links enable access to the city within minutes.

PriceS FrOM ÂŁ3,135,000

Sizes from 146m2 (1,578 sq ft) to 174m2 (1,877 sq ft)

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Harbord Street, Fulham SW6 An exceptional family house An exceptional family house moments from Bishops Park. Benefitting from its end of terrace position it has been fully extended. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, open plan kitchen/reception space, south facing garden, WC, separate studio. EPC rating D. Approximately 223.89 sq m (2,410 sq ft) Unfurnished Guide price: £1,750 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings fulhamlettings@knightfrank.com 020 7751 2410 (FLQ170495)

Montagu Square, Marylebone W1 Luxurious duplex apartment A beautifully refurbished apartment on one of London’s private garden squares, which combines period features with contemporary design. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, dining room, kitchen, integral garage, access to communal gardens. EPC rating C. Approximately 205 sq m (2,203 sq ft) Furnished Guide price: £2,500 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings marylebonelettings@knightfrank.com 020 3463 2663 (MRQ176976)

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Queens Mews, Notting Hill W2 Refurbished mews A contemporary two bedroom mews house ideal for entertaining with a large reception/open plan kitchen. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, study, garage, terrace. EPC Rating G. Approximately 139.7 sq m (1,504 sq ft) Furnished Guide price: £1,100 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings nottinghilllettings@knightfrank.com 020 7985 9990 (nhq168788)

Wardour Street, Soho W1D Stylish penthouse apartments A development of contemporary duplex apartments situated above the W Hotel. 2 -3 bedrooms, en suite bathrooms, open plan reception room/kitchen, balcony with panoramic views of the London skyline, priority lift access and W Hotel Whatever/ Whenever services. EPC rating C. Furnished Guide price: £2,250-£3,500 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings mayfairlettings@knightfrank.com 020 7499 1012

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Sloane Street, Knightsbridge SW1

Radnor Walk, Chelsea SW3

The flat has lovely views over Cadogan Place Gardens. Accommodation compromises, large reception room, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), terrace. EPC rating C. Approximately 127.2 sq m (1,381 sq ft)

Newly refurbished house close to the Kings Road and Sloane Square.

4 double bedrooms (master suite), 3 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/dining room, utility and a decked garden. EPC rating C. Approximately 181 sq m (1,949 sq ft)

Available unfurnished

Available unfurnished

Guide price: £1,600 per week

Guide price: £2,250 per week

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

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

First Street, Chelsea SW3

Brompton Square, Chelsea SW3

A recently redecorated family home that has been finished to a high standard. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double reception room, large kitchen/breakfast room, lovely paved garden. EPC rating D. Approximately 143 sq m ﴾1,539 sq ft﴿

The house has leafy views both to the back and front of the house and benefits from off street parking for two cars. 5 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 reception rooms, kitchen, cloakroom, garden, roof terrace.

EPC rating C. Approximately 266 sq m ﴾2,859 sq ft﴿

Available unfurnished

Available unfurnished

£1,725 per week

Guide price: £3,750 per week

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

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

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Milmans Street, Chelsea SW10

Beaufort Street, Chelsea SW3

This refurbished property is light and bright and situated in a modern block on the second floor with a south facing aspect. Bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, reception room. EPC rating B. Approximately 52 sq m (564 sq ft)

A beautifully presented flat with access to a communal garden. Master bedroom with en suite, further double bedroom, bathroom, reception room, kitchen, dressing room, communal gardens. EPC rating D. Approximately 85 sq m (914 sq ft)

Available furnished

Available unfurnished

Guide price: £450 per week

Guide price: £650 per week

Chelsea Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 3641 6023 chelselettings@knightfrank.com

Chelsea Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 3641 6023 chelselettings@knightfrank.com

King’s Road, Chelsea SW3

Beaufort Street, Chelsea SW3

A well-presented flat on King’s Road. The reception room has a double aspect with an open plan kitchen. Master bedroom with en suite, 2 further bedrooms, shower room, reception, kitchen. EPC rating E. Approximately 89.28 sq m (961 sq ft)

This beautiful flat has been refurbished to a high standard and benefits from its own private garden. Master bedroom with en suite, second double bedroom, shower room, reception room, kitchen, garden. EPC rating D. Approximately 76 sq m (818 sq ft)

Available unfurnished

Available furnished or unfurnished

Guide price: £625 per week

Guide price: £795 per week

Chelsea Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 3641 6023 chelselettings@knightfrank.com

Chelsea Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 3641 6023 chelselettings@knightfrank.com

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Grosvenor Gardens Mews South, Belgravia SW1W

Evelyn Mansions, Westminster SW1P

Contemporary two bedroom flat located in a quiet gated mews. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom and dressing area, a further double bedroom, bathroom, reception room with dining area, kitchen. EPC rating B. Approximately 95.4 sq m (1,038 sq ft) Available furnished Guide price: £995 per week

Beautifully presented spacious four bedroom lateral flat. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, 3 further bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, dining room, kitchen, balcony, lift, caretaker. EPC rating C. Approximately 232 sq m (2, 494 sq ft) Available furnished Guide price: £1,850 per week

Belgravia Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 3641 6002 belgravialettings@knightfrank.com

Belgravia Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 3641 6002 belgravialettings@knightfrank.com

Ranelagh Grove, Belgravia SW1W

Cambridge Street, Pimlico SW1V

Delightful three bedroom Georgian town house located in this attractive street. Master bedroom with en suite, 2 further bedrooms, bathroom, reception room, kitchen/breakfast room, study, utility, cloakroom, patio garden. EPC rating E. Approximately 141 sq m (1,518 sq ft) Available furnished £1,650 per week

Spacious five bedroom family house. Master bedroom with en suite, 4 further bedrooms, 1 staff room with kitchenette, 4 bathrooms (2 en suite), 2 reception rooms, kitchen, dining room, study, cloakroom, balcony, patio garden, terrace. EPC rating D. Approximately 295 sq m (3,175 sq ft) Available unfurnished Guide price: £2,200 per week

Belgravia Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 3641 6002 belgravialettings@knightfrank.com

Belgravia Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 3641 6002 belgravialettings@knightfrank.com

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Phillimore Gardens, Kensington W8

Gordon Place, Kensington W8

Spacious and bright first floor apartment to rent in Kensington W8 located on the Phillimore Estate. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, double bedroom, shower room, reception room, kitchen. EPC rating E. Approximately 93 sq m (1,008 sq ft) Available unfurnished Guide price: £895 per week

A spectacular, recently refurbished period house in a beautiful setting in the heart of Kensington. Master bedroom with en suite, 2 further bedrooms, reception room, kitchen, family bathroom, dressing room.

EPC rating D. Approximately 130 sq m (1,392 sq ft) Available furnished or unfurnished Guide price: £2,500 per week

Kensington Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 3641 7307 kensingtonlettings@knightfrank.com

Kensington Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 3641 7307 kensingtonlettings@knightfrank.com

Bullingham Mansions, Kensington W8

Holly Lodge, Kensington W8

A beautifully presented and recently refurbished two bedroom apartment to rent in this sought after and exceptionally quiet, gated development. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, raised ground floor. EPC rating D. Approximately 84 sq m (907 sq ft) Available furnished Guide price: £850 per week

Penthouse apartment situated in this exclusive development. Master bedroom with en suite and dressing room, 3 further double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, cloakroom, terraces, 2 underground car parking spaces. Approximately 247 sq m (2,662 sq ft) Available unfurnished Guide price: £4,950 per week

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marketview Basement conversions are nothing new and have certainly been going on in central London for well over a decade, reports property finder Robert Bailey.

More recently, though, plans have come up against strong objections from neighbours as basement excavations have become ever more ambitious. Massive multi-storey basements that double or even treble the square footage of a home have created so-called ‘iceberg houses’ that often take years to create and are of dubious architectural merit.

Councils started cracking down on basement plans a couple of years ago, with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea banning basement conversions in listed buildings. Hammersmith and Fulham council was one of several that limited the size of the basement to the original footprint of the house. Homeowners circumvented these efforts to limit basements by simply digging down even further to create multi-storey basements. Now the Royal Borough is taking steps to stop these multi-level basements, as well.

While these basement conversions certainly seem popular, the vast majority of buyers do not want them.

What is in demand, particularly from international buyers, is lateral space, not vertical. By adding two more floors to a six-storey house, homeowners are turning their house into one giant Stairmaster. To make it practical, a lift would be needed, but in a listed house planning permission for one will be nearly impossible to obtain.

As a buying agent, I have been inside many homes that have an excavated basement but find they are often ill-conceived and just space for the sake of space. They rarely provide extra bedrooms and the cinema rooms, gyms and even swimming pools that are created are often left unused. They can also make a home feel unbalanced and just are not in keeping with the rest of the home.

Recently I walked into a lovely Victorian house that had a classic layout within the original home, but downstairs was just a cavernous space that had no defined purpose.

The selling agent tried to say that it could be used as a playroom or teenager’s den, but I doubt many kids would want to be shut up in this dimly lit grotto.

Then again, we live in a city where people do need more space. Moving house is prohibitively expensive and the listed status of vast swathes of London mean there is little scope to knock down and rebuild larger homes. The only way to create a bigger home is either by extending upwards or downwards.

Basement conversions are not going to go away.

The only thing councils can do is to ensure that plans are kept in check. No one needs a high dive in their basement.

Chapter & Verse Justin Knight, director of Finlay Brewer’s new Askew Road office, gives his personal guide to Shepherd’s Bush ATTRACTIONS Shepherd’s Bush has enormous personality and a community spirit very often lost in some of the more chi-chi areas of London. Hip bars, gastropubs, restaurants and venues are littered throughout the neighbourhood, together with local shops and the retail Mecca that is Westfield London. This diversity brings a smile to the face and keeps those lively of mind fascinated and interested both in new places to visit and people to meet.

SHOPS If it’s credit card bashing, shop ‘til you drop action you’re looking for, look no further than the Westfield leisure complex with its many high street and designer brands. There is also a multiplex cinema, and a food terrace catering for the most adventurous of palettes.

Away from the commercialised shopping centres are stalls in the soon-to-beredeveloped Shepherd’s Bush Market and an array of bakeries and patisseries, such as Ambrosia Bakery (Uxbridge Road), together with butcher and deli the Ginger Pig (Askew Road). Tucked in between these food specialists are a number of local supermarkets, most notably on the Uxbridge Road, which seem to supply every ingredient under the sun (most are open until 10pm or later).

TOP STREETS Shepherd’s Bush is principally built over 18th and early

19th century London’s market gardens.

Building space was readily available for the mid-to-late-Victorian builders and later the Edwardians. For this reason, buildings and streets in the area tend to have more width, deeper rear editions and longer gardens. While the housing stock is predominantly Victorian and Edwardian, as you move towards Wendell Park and north-west of the Uxbridge Road, 1920s and 1930s streets begin to appear.

Personally I’m drawn to the elegant houses found on Boscombe Road or Sedgeford Road (pictured), and the villastyle houses in Ellingham and Findon Road. Moving south-west into a group of streets know as The Churches – Ashchurch Park Villas, Ashchurch Terrace and Ashchurch Grove – the buildings are imposing and in my opinion as architecturally pleasing as anything else London has to offer.

RESTAURANTS, CAFES AND PUBS My ever-increasing frame is testament to the wide variety of tasty foods available everywhere you turn, from old school cafes like Bridge That Gap (Askew Road) and Cafe Rest (Goldhawk Road), to continental-style cafes such as Hummingbird (Oaklands Grove) and Laveli (Askew Road). The Princess Victoria (Uxbridge Road) is a real focus point if you’re looking for top restaurant-style food (the Gloucester Old Spot Terrine and Herring Rolls are fantastic).

For something traditional, the Queen

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Better budgets from corporate tenants, and a shortage of available properties, impact the market in SW1V and SW1P, reports Caroline Hawking, associate director of Hamptons Pimlico and Westminster

The market in Pimlico and Westminster has been challenging to both sales and lettings departments this year, albeit it in very different ways.

The first quarter of the year saw Hamptons register more new buyers than we have done for the last five years, and, as widely reported in the press, the sales market is showing signs of warming up following the Budget.

The number of sales being agreed is the highest it has been for the last six months, and our average sales price is up by 6.5 per cent compared with last year. Demand for properties in this area is diverse – from onebedroom conversion apartments situated in the Grid, through to Westminster and St James’s penthouses, there are increasingly frustrated buyers looking.

For lettings the market has been oversupplied – the upside to this has been the move to quality. Despite fewer applicants registering, and fewer viewings

conducted in the first quarter of this year, the volume of tenancies created has increased by 4 per cent, and tenants are committing to stay for longer periods – an increase of 4 per cent. This is reflected locally and we have found that prospective tenants have similar or the same rental budgets – just with higher expectations in terms of size, location, and quality of property they can afford.

Many of our clients have been taking on board our advice that now is a good time to invest in redecoration and refurbishments put on hold while the market has been rising, and we have been successful in securing quality tenants. Our figures are now showing that the oversupply that impacted quarter one has now shifted, and since Easter our corporate department has been receiving searches from applicants with higher budgets. Therefore our outlook is that the balance of power is shifting back in favour of landlords.

Adelaide (Uxbridge Road) or the Eagle (Askew Road), with its great beer garden, are a must visit. Som Tam House (Askew Road) and Esarn Kheaw (Uxbridge Road) are wonderful no-nonsense authentic Thai restaurants, and to underline the area’s culinary diversity, why not try the terrific Syrian restaurant Abu Zaad (Shepherd’s Bush Road).

to include play, seating areas and sports areas.

LEISURE Shepherd’s Bush is something of a centre for the arts and media. Of particular note is Bush Hall, an old dance Hall built in 1904, which hosts a mix of stand-up comedy, alternative acts, and top bands previously including REM, The Killers, Adele and Lily Allen. The O2 Empire is also a big music venue featuring artists from Muse to Katy Perry. Other venues include the newly refurbished old library, which is now Bush Theatre, and The Melrose, which features low-key gigs and an open mic on Tuesday evenings.

Shepherd’s Bush Green has at long last been landscaped and a new playground installed, while Wormholt Park is also undergoing a refurbishment programme

SCHOOLS Local schools punctuate the area with regularity. Brackenbury Primary (W6) on the southern border of Shepherd’s Bush is of note, as are the Good Shepherd RC Primary (W12), St Stephen’s C of E Primary (W12), and the much talked about West London Free School (W6), together with private Godolphin and Latymer (W6) for seniors.

TRANSPORT Whether you commute out along the M40/M4 corridors, or into the City or West End via public transport, there are plenty of options to get you to your destination. The new Shepherd’s Bush Green station provides Central Line access, running east to west, with Southern Rail links running north to Willesden Junction and south to Clapham Junction. Buses are numerous and run along the Askew Road (266 Brent Cross to Hammersmith) and along the Uxbridge Road (207, 260 & 607) and Goldhawk Road (94 & 237).

propertytalk With the popularity of baking competitions and sewing bees on TV, home buyers are demanding space to whip up a lemon drizzle cake or a chiffon blouse, says Cheryl Markosky.

James Bailey from Henry & James believes the focus is very much on having houses with good cooking and eating areas, as the recession encourages us to entertain at home and not be seen out and about as much.

“MasterChef, which is on everyone’s tongues at the moment, is helping cement this push for better homecooked food. My wife Harriet’s even a member of a cookery club,” he explains.

Bailey has also noticed a switch back to eat-in kitchens, so people can see the cooking, and the host’s not stuck away while the guests enjoy themselves elsewhere. “The emphasis is on quality kitchens with all the gear. Diehards are even putting sous vide water bath ovens in,” he points out.

And, dining rooms are coming back into fashion.

“We’re getting applicants happy to sacrifice space from the living room to have a separate dining room.”

Strutt & Parker’s Ivor Campbell-Davys in Fulham office suggests TV series such as The Great British Bake Off and MasterChef have created a buzz around home cooking and entertaining.

“Smart kitchens have always been high on buyers’ priority lists, but this is even more the case now,” he says. “A large central island, like one we have in a house in Tournay Road we’re currently selling, creates a real hub for the room, and light from the extension makes it a wonderful space to spend your time.”

With TV gardening programmes high on the agenda a few years ago, everything was about the garden evolving from a patch of grass to an ‘outdoor room’, says Robert Bailey of Robert Bailey Property.

“Today we’re keen on home lifestyle programmes, thanks to the Great British Bake Off and other celebrity shows, with people becoming much more centred on the kitchen.“ Appliances are coming to the forefront, adds Bailey. “As soon as Heston started advocating sous vide machines, they went from being appliances for commercial kitchens to being something you can buy at John Lewis. Just the other day I went to the launch of a new range of home innovations, and was very impressed by an oven that will chill your Martini to perfection. Must get one of those.”

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Lond n eye Keeping you informed on latest property news and views

Crossrail index Residential property values around central Crossrail stations are already outperforming, and will rise a further 40 per cent in the next five years, according to research by Knight Frank.

Analysis shows that average property prices within a 10-minute walk of central Crossrail stations have risen by 30 per cent since 2008, outperforming the prime central London market by 8 per cent. Prices in these areas are forecast to rise by an average of 40 per cent by 2018.

Knight Frank’s Crossrail 2013 report examines the impact London’s most significant rail infrastructure project for 20 years has already had, and will have on surrounding residential markets. The report introduces the first Crossrail Index to monitor prices in these areas. Given Royal Assent in 2008, Crossrail is due to open in 2018 and will cut travel times across the Capital dramatically.

Beatles store reborn The former Apple Boutique on Baker Street – opened by the Beatles in 1967 as ‘a beautiful place where you could buy beautiful things’ – is now open as the 19th office of estate agent Marsh & Parsons.

A £300,000 refurbishment programme for the new office of 16 staff included a huge media wall and a glass and steel staircase. “This will be our fourth office in Westminster and a perfect fit with our existing offices. The opening reflects our current expansion plans across the capital,” said chief executive Peter Rollings.

The office at 94 Baker Street will serve Marylebone, Bloomsbury and up to Regent’s Park, and to celebrate the launch Marsh & Parsons is offering a 0 per cent sales fee for the first three months until Friday 30 August.

John Lennon and George Harrison hosted the opening of the original Apple Boutique, with its psychedelic shop frontage, on 5 December 1967.

Guests on the day included Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, Cilla Black and Kenneth Tynan.

LET’S GET YOU HOME TO KEW THE MUSIC

Winkworth has launched a fleet of 25 Winkworth-branded London black cabs as part of a national advertising campaign. Using the strapline ‘Let’s get you home’, the taxis are branded inside and out and are available to hail across the capital.

And for the third year running, the agency is one of the sponsors of Kew the Music, the six-day festival at the Royal Botanic Gardens, this year featuring top acts such as Blondie, The Human League, Paul Weller, Jools Holland, Leona Lewis and Bellowhead.

The event takes place from July 9 to 14.

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Siobhan is head of New Homes Marsh & Parsons has appointed Siobhan Staunton the new head of New Homes, based in Kensington. She joins the estate agency from St George and previously Ward Homes, part of Barratt, where she managed the sales and marketing of luxury developments across central London.

London fuels £1m-plus recovery Fuelled by a strong London market, sales of £1 million-plus homes have recovered to within just 6 per cent of their 2007 peak, according to new analysis from Savills. This is in sharp contrast to a housing market where total sales remain some 45 per cent down on pre-crunch levels.

London’s dominance of this high-value market has grown sharply over the past five years, and it is the only region where high-value sales volumes are above peak levels.

The capital accounted for two-thirds of the total 7,734 £1 million-plus sales in England and Wales in 2012, as recorded by the Land Registry. Last year alone the number of £1 million-plus transactions in the London region rose by 7.8 per cent, to close the year 8 per cent above peak.

And the winner is…

Douglas & Gordon has announced the winner of its Ravensbourne Film Competition, launched at the end of 2012 in conjunction with the opening of the agency’s new South Kensington office.

Kristopher Forrest, 23, won a £1000 cash prize for his film London Living, a stylistic look at the elements of a successful London lifestyle. Mirrored shots depicted the capital’s growth and expansion (see image). Second place went to Silhouettes in a Secret Garden, directed by Joe Mercer Holland, 20; and third was Sam Davies, 21, who directed Circle.

George Franks, Douglas & Gordon sales director, said: “D&G has always supported the arts, and this competition has been a great opportunity to showcase work produced by local students.”

Ben Mallaby, senior lecturer for Digital Film Production at Ravensbourne Media College, said: “This has been a great opportunity for our students to experience responding to a client brief and a chance for them to showcase their outstanding work.“ Douglas & Gordon’s new Harrington Road office features an experimental video wall of nine 46-inch LED screens. All three winning films will be sewn together and showcased on the wall, along with street views.

Corporate moves Savills Corporate Services team have seen a rise in searches from people looking to relocate to London from the oil and gas industry.

Traditionally, most searches are from the financial services sector, but in 2013 there was a significant shift to relocation from commodity companies, reports Savills.

There has also been an influx from those working in the technology and media.

Matthew Salvidge, pictured, head of Savills Corporate Services, said: “The oil and gas industries really have come into their own when it comes to relocating their top staff to London . . . Families can have budgets up to £4000 per week and take an average tenancy of over two years.”

OLD NUMBER IS STILL RINGING The telephone number for Rickman Properties – 020 7937 9777 – is said to be the oldest of any independent estate agency in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

Now more than 50 years old, it was originally the number for Lawson & Herman of Abingdon Road, taken over by Rickman director Kieran Ryan in 1997.

The number is still ringing in the Rickman offices off Kensington High Street.

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Mutual benefit Building societies are back with top deals, says Duncan Farmer proving to be innovative and responsive to the demands of the market,” says Sean Oldfield, chief executive of Castle Trust.

“Capital from the Funding for Lending Scheme is helping to energise parts of the mortgage market, but there remains a real need for further innovation to help unblock the housing market.”

As our best buy mortgage tables show, building societies look best for two-year fixed-rate deals, with Leeds, Accord (part of Yorkshire Building Society), Newcastle, Leek United and Hanley in the top six, and HSBC the only bank. The lowest rate comes from Leeds and has a rate of 2.09 per cent for the first two years, an arrangement fee of £999, and borrowers must have a deposit of at least 35 per cent.

Banks fare rather better over a fiveyear fixed period. Again, looking at the tables, HSBC and First Direct top the tables at 2.49 per cent and 2.64 per cent respectively, but hot on their heels are Accord, Monmouthshire and Leek United.

Take a closer look and the mutuals not only have a lower arrangement fee, but they also lend against a greater proportion of the property’s value – Accord leads the way at 90 per cent followed by Leek United at 85 per cent and Monmouthshire at 80 per cent.

News that the Government’s Funding for Lending scheme has been extended to non-bank lenders should give the mutual sector another shot in the arm.

Building societies offer a staggering 83 per cent more best buy deals now than in 2008, while average best buy mortgage rate of 3.26 per cent is 47 per cent better.

When the financial crisis struck in 2008, it was building societies whose lending was hit hardest and by the following year just one mortgage in eight was held with a mutual building society as the banks somehow managed to extend their market share. Today, however, the tables have been turned and mutual now control more than a fifth of the market, back to levels last seen in 2009.

According to housing investment provider Castle Trust, the reason is simple: building societies offer better deals than banks. Its research shows that it has almost twice as many mortgages in the best buy tables than in 2008, and its average best buy rate of 3.26 per cent is almost 50 per cent lower than five years ago.

Figures show 33 out of 40 mortgages across fixed, variable and buy-to-let deals are provided by building societies – in 2008 just 18 out of 40 best buy deals were offered by building societies.

Average rates on building society best buy mortgages are currently 3.26 per cent compared with 6.2 per cent in 2008 and lower than the 3.81 per cent in October 2012, when the Government’s Funding for Lending scheme started to take effect.

“Building societies are competing strongly against bigger banks and are

Gross lending The Council of Mortgage Lenders estimates that total gross mortgage lending increased to £11.6 billion in March. This is 9 per cent higher than February’s gross lending figure of £10.6 billion but 8 per cent lower than £12.6 billion in March 2012.

However, this was just before the first-time buyer stamp duty holiday expired, distorting meaningful comparison. Gross lending for the first quarter of 2013 was therefore an estimated £33.8 billion. This represents a 9 per cent drop from the last three months of 2012 but matches the gross mortgage lending total for the first quarter of 2012. “Conditions in the housing and mortgage markets continue to show signs of improving,” says a CML spokesman. “The improvement in funding markets over the past year, reinforced by the incremental benefits of the Funding for Lending Scheme, has been the key catalyst behind stronger housing activity.”

Current Best Buy Mortgages

Fixed Rates – 2 years

Source: SPF Private Clients LENDER

CURRENT RATE

UNTIL

GO TO RATE

THE OVERALL COST FOR COMPARISON IS

MAX ADV

HIGHER LENDING CHARGE

Leeds

2.09%

30/6/15

5.69%

5.5% APR

65%

None

Accord

2.39%

31/5/15

5.99%

5.9% APR

75%

None

Newcastle

2.74%

30/6/15

5.99%

5.9% APR

80%

None

Leek United

3.19%

30/6/15

5.19%

5.1% APR

85%

Yes

HSBC

3.64%

31/8/15

3.94%

4.0%APR

90%

None

Hanley

5.89%

30/4/15

5.19%

5.3%APR

95%

None

EARLY REPAYMENT CHARGE (ERC) 3/2% to 30/6/15. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free 3% to 31/5/15. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free 3% to 30/6/15. Can repay up to £499 p.m.. ERC free.

2% to 30/6/15. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free 2/1% to 31/8/15. Can increase monthly payments by up to 20% ERC free 2% to 30/4/15. Can make one overpayment up to 10% ERC free

LENDER FEE

LENDER EXIT FEE

£999

£199

£975

£90

£995

£310

£995

£125

£999

Nil

£200

£56

NOTES

Flexible

Valuation fee refund on properties worth up to £500K. £250 cashback.

Purchase only. £250 cashback

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Let-to-buy boom John Charcol, the independent mortgage adviser, has seen a jump in borrowers keeping their existing property to let and buying a new home as their main residence. Not only does this mitigate the problems of chains, but it also enables borrowers to sell a property at a time that suits them and is increasingly used as an opportunity to bolster retirement income.

“Our experience is that the popularity of let-to-buy has been progressively increasing since the nadir of the buy-to-let sector in 2009,” says Ray Boulger, senior technical manager at John Charcol.

“I think this is primarily attributable to home owners’ renewed confidence in the housing market, coupled with the increasing demand for rental property. This view is supported by another trend we have seen over the past few months – an increasing number of expats buying one or

more investment properties in the UK. “Confidence in the buyto-let market appears to be gaining more traction as a result of falls in mortgage rates coupled with steady or increasing rental values. Thus, even ignoring the possibility of a geared capital gain in due course when the property is sold, the annual return from an investment property has improved significantly over the last few years at a time when savings rates have fallen sharply.

“When John Charcol launched the first buy-to-let mortgage in 1996, even we didn’t foresee just how popular such mortgages would become.”

DOUBT ABOUT HELP TO BUY

numbercrunching

2.09%

20%

Cheapest two-year fixed-rate mortgage, available from Leeds Building Society.

Rise in London rents in the past two years.

12

£5.7billion

Number of months the Government’s Funding for Lending Scheme has been extended. It has also been widened to include non-bank lending.

Value of mortgages taken out in January 2013 – up £500m on the previous year.

When the Chancellor unveiled his Help to Buy plan to underpin the mortgage market, it was trumpeted as a great idea: essentially the scheme guarantees to support mortgages between 80 per cent and 95 per cent of the property’s value.

The Treasury estimates that this could support 190,000 such high loan-to-value mortgages a year. Oddly, a survey for the Council of Mortgage Lenders shows this is similar to the volume of such lending over the past three years – a time when the scheme did not exist.

Adding to doubts about the real value of this scheme is research, again from the Council of Mortgage Lenders, which suggests low deposit loans would not necessarily help everyone. “When asked whether more low-deposit mortgages would help them specifically, nearly half of respondents thought it would make no difference to their chances of buying a new home in the next two to three years,” says Bob Pannell, chief economist of the Council.

“Even among those who were more positive, most thought it would only make things slightly better.”

Fixed Rates – 5 years LENDER

CURRENT RATE

UNTIL

GO TO RATE

THE OVERALL COST FOR COMPARISON IS

MAX ADV

HIGHER LENDING CHARGE

HSBC

2.49%

31/8/18

3.94%

3.6%APR

60%

None

First Direct

2.64%

5 years

3.69%

3.4% APR

65%

None

Accord

2.89%

31/5/18

5.99%

5.2% APR

75%

None

Monmouthshire

3.39%

5 years

4.99%

4.6% APR

80%

None

Leek United

3.69%

30/6/18

5.19%

4.8% APR

85%

Yes

Accord

4.44%

31/5/18

5.99%

5.5% APR

90%

None

EARLY REPAYMENT CHARGE (ERC) 5/4/3/2/1% to 31/8/18. Can increase monthly payments by up to 20% ERC free 3/2/2/2/2% in 5 years. Can make unlimited ERC free part repayments 5/5/5/4/3% to 31/5/18. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free.

3% in 5 years. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free.

3% to 30/6/15. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free 5/5/5/4/3% to 31/5/18. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free

LENDER FEE

LENDER EXIT FEE

£1,999

Nil

£1,399

£149

On remortgages free legal fees. Must open First Direct c/a.

£1,975

£90

Flexible

Nil

£125

Purchase only

£995

£125

Valuation fee refund on properties worth up to £500K. £250 cashback.

£995

£90

NOTES

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Willoughby House W6 £3,350,000 This exceptional property enjoys fabulous light with large windows onto glorious open aspects, a feature that must have appealed to the highly respected British artist Ruskin Spear RA CBE, whose former studio doubles as a grand reception room. The house provides five reception rooms in addition to a large kitchen/dining room, which leads out to an 80ft garden. The generous bedroom accommodation includes two large double bedroom suites and a further four bedrooms served by a family bathroom. Freehold. EPC=D. Sole Agents.

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Melbury Road W14 £3,250,000 This spectacular duplex apartment set within a beautiful red-brick period building offers very high ceilings, a wealth of entertaining space, spectacular landscaped garden and a quiet, picturesque location. The accommodation comprises an unusually large reception room with views directly onto the garden, a separate study, a generous eat-in kitchen and guest cloakroom. The first floor comprises generous master suite, two further double bedrooms and family bathroom. Leasehold. EPC=D. Sole Agents.

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Philbeach Gardens SW5 £1,850,000 The property has been elegantly and sympathetically refurbished throughout, comprising a south facing, open plan kitchen/dining/ reception room with three large sash windows, ample space to seat six-eight diners and a fully fitted kitchen with superb views over the exquisite Philbeach Gardens. The bedroom accommodation comprises a master bedroom suite directly overlooking the communal gardens and two further double bedrooms each with a shower room. Leasehold. Sole Agents.

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

Lexham Gardens W8 £1,500,000 This beautifully refurbished property, within a well maintained building, offers a superb open plan reception room with three stunning, floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the apartment with natural light and a dining area leading out to a sunny, decked terrace with views over the garden square. The double bedroom boasts excellent fitted storage and a contemporary en suite bathroom. Share of Freehold. EPC=D, Sole Agents.

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Park Mansions SW1X £575 per week

Clarendon Road W11 £550 per week

A large artists studio situated in a well preserved period mansion block in the heart of vibrant Knightsbridge. Benefitting from high ceilings and lovely sash windows, the flat is full of natural light comprising a fully fitted kitchen, a separate, modern bathroom and excellent storage. EPC=E

This stunning split level apartment overlooks and has access to the wonderful communal gardens at the rear. The apartment comprises an open plan kitchen/reception room, a double bedroom, a contemporary bathroom and a smaller second bedroom. EPC=D

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

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Victoria Square, SW1W £3,750,000 Freehold A beautiful Grade II* listed period house located on the east side of Victoria Square and just under 3000 square feet of accommodation. EPC Exempt

Carlisle Place, SW1P £2,550,000 Leasehold An exquisite mansion apartment which has been refurbished with great style and attention to detail. EPC Rating C

Sussex Street, SW1V £3,250,000 Freehold A wider than average beautiful mid terrace Victorian family house in the heart of Pimlico. EPC Rating: E

Westmoreland Terrace, SW1V £2,045,000 Freehold A sensational Pimlico house in superb condition, offering five bedrooms and a charming patio garden. EPC Rating: D

Hamptons Pimlico & Westminster Sales. 020 7717 5315 pimwest@hamptons-int.com

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Hugh street, SW1V, £1,550,000 Freehold A lovely early Victorian family house configured over four floors and only moments from Victoria station. EPC Rating: E

St Georges Wharf, SW8 £5,000,000 Leasehold A spectacular riverside apartment on the 13th floor set within a landmark development with breathtaking views up and down the river. EPC Rating C

Albert Embankment, SE1 £2,600,000 Share of Freehold A stylishly presented 2 bedroom riverside apartment with high specifications and breathtaking views of the river Thames. EPC Rating: C

St Georges Drive, SW1V £685,000 Share of Freehold A well presented two double bedroom apartment with stunning views over Pimlico and some of Westminster’s iconic landmark buildings. EPC Rating: E

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Victoria Chronicles Hidden behind the royally connected Goring Hotel, Victoria Square is one of London’s smallest and most compact squares, containing just 26 houses surrounding a paved and peaceful central garden.

A statue of an 18-year-old Queen Victoria, as she was at the start of her reign in 1937, just before the square was built, welcomes you to the garden and invites you to relax on one of its sturdy wooden benches.

Currently for sale on the square’s eastern side is a Grade II-star listed house featuring at the back an extra sitting room, added in around the 1920s, with high ceilings and an impressive skylight.

Living space of almost 3000 sq ft on five floors includes four bedrooms and three bathrooms (two en suite), a study, and a formal first floor reception with floor-to-ceiling windows and delightful square views.

The property is the former home of author Margaret Oliphant (1829-97), who moved to England from Edinburgh aged 10 and wrote her first novel at 16.

She is best known for her Chronicles of Carlingford series. James Bond author Ian Fleming once lived nearby at No 16.

Victoria Square, Belgravia SW1, £3,495,000, Hamptons 020 7717 5315

Vaulted ceilings An end-of-terrace period conversion that backs onto Bina Gardens has a two-bedroom penthouse apartment for sale on the fourth floor.

The triple-aspect Earls Court property has plenty of original character on show, from vaulted ceilings to exposed beams, and a mezzanine office or study leads out onto a fifth floor roof terrace with 360-degree views of London.

There’s direct lift access into the apartment, which has most than 1450 sq ft of living space including a double-aspect reception room with two large sash windows and views across Bina Gardens, plus a dining hall.

Bina Gardens, Earls Court SW5, £3.15m, Winkworth 020 7373 5052, Aldine Honey 020 7834 4901

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More power to Fitzrovia due to Crossrail factor Property development company Artesian has transformed a redundant power station in blossoming Fitzrovia – identified as one of the latest London hotspots – into a gated contemporary mews.

The Fitzrovia factor has already attracted wealthy buyers to the area, encouraged by Knight Frank research forecasting that the new Crossrail Link will create a 43 per cent uplift in residential prices within a 10-minute walk of Tottenham Court Road tube station in the next five years.

Increasing interest in the area means that many of the homes at Crabtree Place, a private development at a quiet and leafy location off Whitfield Street, have already been sold or are under offer. The scheme includes seven townhouses, three apartments and a penthouse – and a three-bedroom triplex home now on the market.

One of three luxury triplex homes recently on the market, the property has high-spec fixtures and fittings

ranging from a polished concrete spiral stairway connecting the living areas to a double-ended Bianco Perlino stone shower in the master bedroom, which also has his ‘n’ hers dressing rooms and a balcony.

An open plan living and entertaining space on the ground floor contains a Tsunami kitchen with granite work surfaces, and opens out onto a rear terrace. There’s a second reception room with a front balcony on the first floor, and the home offers independently metered underfloor heating zones, iLight mood lighting, and AV flood wiring.

Crabtree Place, Fitzrovia W1, £2,695,000, Knight Frank 020 3435 6440

“Residential prices surrounding central London Crossrail stations have outperformed local markets over the last five years” Gráinne Gilmore, head of Knight Frank UK Residential Research

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Garden Corner has spectacular views The interior of Grade II-star listed Garden Corner, which has spectacular views of both Chelsea Physic Garden and the Thames, contains some of the finest work of English architect and designer Charles Voysey.

Between 1906 and 1907, Voysey gave the home an Arts and Crafts transformation for tea tycoon Emslie John Horniman, who lived at Garden Corner on Chelsea Embankment until 1932. Given a free hand and a large budget, Voysey added superlative fixtures such as the principal staircase and bedroom furniture.

Inside space of 10,650 sq ft is arranged over seven floors. The library features a beamed ceiling and the double drawing room a barrel ceiling. Bird motifs are positioned throughout the house and the original fireplaces and panelling are still in place.

Voysey’s plan from the ground to first floor is organised around three main rooms. A rectangular rear wing rises from the basement to the first floor, the top forming a roof garden reached from the second floor.

The property has superb views front and rear, including a direct Thames outlook from the first floor double drawing room.

Built in 1879 in redbrick Dutch Renaissance style to designs by Edward l’Anson Junior, Garden Corner today offers accommodation that includes: reception hall, dining room, sitting room, study, seven en suite bedrooms, cinema room, kitchen, butler’s pantry, patio garden, lift, and garage for two to three cars.

Another of this historic home’s previous owners is railway administrator and art connoisseur James Staats Forbes, a draughtsman for Isambard Kingdom Brunel who went on to become chairman of London, Chatham and Diver Railway, and a director of London District Railway.

By Bob Stonebridge Garden Corner, Chelsea Embankment SW3, price on application, Daniel Corbett & Co 020 7225 1500, Russell Simpson 020 7225 0277

“The interior is widely regarded as one of Voysey’s finest, both in terms of the quality of its fixtures and fittings and the ingenuity of its plan” English Heritage

(Left) As seen from Garden Corner: the royal party during the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant

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Dine al fresco on the large decked roof terrace – undemised – of a duplex apartment on the first and second floors of a white stuccofronted conversion in Chelsea.

The 1460 sq ft home on Redcliffe Place has two bedroom suites and potential to create a third. The first floor includes an impressive conservatory kitchen and reception, a separate south-facing reception room, and a study area.

Redcliffe Place, Chelsea SW10, £1.95m, Knight Frank 020 7349 4300

Mayfair outlook Eleven windows in the double reception, kitchen and master bedroom face the street in an air-conditioned luxury apartment on the first floor of Audley House in Mayfair.

Nine windows look out at North Audley Street and two at Providence Court in the corner apartment directly above the newly refurbished Princess Garden restaurant, home of authentic Pekinese cuisine and Chinese fine dining.

Designers deliver a totally new interior The totally new interior of a two-bedroom second floor apartment in Mayfair has been designed by th2, the design company based in Chelsea Harbour.

Refurbishment included high-spec fixtures and fittings such as underfloor heating in the kitchen and bathrooms, integrated audio-visual system, Control4 home automation and Rako custom lighting.

Living space of 1250 sq ft includes a generous reception room with a Chesney’s marble fireplace and five windows looking our across Upper Brook Street.

Upper Brook Street, Mayfair W1, £3.5m, Savills 020 7578 5100

The 2300 sq ft four-bed property features the latest in modern technology including Lutron lighting with Crestron controls, Sanyo air conditioning for heating and cooling, TV and data points in all rooms, sophisticated security system, and wall-mounted gas flame fires.

Audley House, North Audley Street, Mayfair W1, £7.25m, Mercer Pasqua 020 7665 6633

Built by Georgian James A late Georgian cottage in Selwood Terrace is one of a group of properties originally developed by Chelsea builder James Ardin, who also built a house for himself nearby on Selwood Place.

Mixing contemporary style with period elegance, a total refurbishment programme has just been completed at the two-bed Selwood Terrace home, which stands behind a paved front garden and dates back to 1827.

A double reception room on the raised ground floor leads to a roof terrace overlooking the 41ft rear garden, and the second bedroom could double as a dining room.

Selwood Terrace, South Kensington SW7, £2.45m, Douglas & Gordon 020 7581 8888

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A magnificent double fronted period mansion of some 10,646 sq ft/989 sq m built in the 1870’s. The property benefits from spectacular views directly over both the River to the front and over The Chelsea Physic Garden to the rear. This very large and well presented property provides extensive family accommodation and has been fitted out to a high standard throughout. Benefits include a passenger lift to all floors, a large roof terrace and garage.

Chelsea Embankment forms part of the southerly perimeter of the prime area of Old Chelsea fronting onto the River Thames. First class restaurants, shopping and transport facilities are to be found at Sloane Square and on The King’s Road and Sloane Street.

A magnificent double fronted period mansion of some 10,646 sq ft/989 sq m withAspectacular magnificentviews. double fronted period mansion of some 10,646 sq ft/989 sq m with spectacular views.

Reception Hall • Double Drawing Room • Dining Room • Sitting Room • Library • Study • MasterReception BedroomHall with•en Double suite Bathroom Drawing Room • Dining Room • Sitting Room • Library • Study • Master Bedroom with en suite Bathroom HallBedrooms • Double Room • Dining Room • Sitting Library • Study • Master with en suite Bathroom and 2• Dressing and 2 Dressing Reception Rooms • 6 Further andDrawing en suite Bathrooms/Shower Rooms • 2 Cloakrooms and 2•Room Dressing Cinema •Room Rooms • Kitchen/ • 6 Further Bedrooms and Bedroom en suite Bathrooms/Shower Rooms • 2 Cloakrooms Cinema Room • Kitchen/ Rooms • 2 Cloakrooms 6 Further Bedrooms andRoom en suite Bathrooms/Shower Rooms • Cinema Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Butlers Breakfast Room • Butlers Pantry • Kitchen•Pantry • Staff Room and Shower • Laundry • Utility Breakfast RoomRoom • Plant • Butlers Room Pantry • KitchenRoom Pantry ••Staff Room and Shower Room • Laundry • UtilityPantry Room • •Plant Room Kitchen • Staff and Shower Room • Utility Room Plant • Attic Storage Space• Lift • Large Roof• Terrace overlooking Attic Storage Space • Pantry Large Roof TerraceRoom • Patio Garden • Lift to all Floors•• Laundry Leasehold 2/3 Car Garage Attic Storage • EPC• Rating Space D •Room Large Roof Terrace • Patio Garden to all Floors Leasehold 2/3 Car Garage • the EPC Rating D

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DANIEL CORBETT & Co. 020 7225 1500

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THE LITTLE BOLTONS, CHELSEA SW10 A fantastic freehold family home on this much sought after address boasting a charming garden, and off street parking for two cars to the front. The layout of the property is hugely flexible and adaptable to any family with generous living space and 5 double bedrooms (three with ensuite bathrooms).

(Approx 2,503 sq ft/ 232 sq m) Entrance Hall • Sitting Room • Kitchen • Playroom • Drawing Room • Master Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom • 4 further Bedrooms (2 with Ensuite Bathrooms) • Family Bathroom • Garden • Off Street Parking for 2 cars Freehold £4,850,000 Subject to contract

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HOB MEWS, CHELSEA SW10 A new gated mews development of houses and a duplex with secure underground parking and excellent security, superbly located in SW10. Hob Mews is a new mews development of four houses and a duplex apartment. Built to the highest of standards to an innovative design, this is a wonderful opportunity to purchase a new home in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

The square footage of the properties range from 1,427 sq ft/132 sq m up to 1,920 sq ft/178 sq m and the prices range from £1,975,000 up to £2,800,000 stc.

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TREGUNTER ROAD, CHELSEA SW10 A glorious 3 double bedroom upper maisonette extending to 1,672 sq ft, with an abundance of natural light and lovely views.

This property is fantastically situated in one of the areas most sought after addresses.

(Approx 1,672 sq gt/155.3 sq m) RECEPTION ROOM • DRAWING ROOM/DINING ROOM • KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM • STUDY • MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN SUITE BATHROOM • DRESSING ROOM • 2 FURTHER DOUBLE BEDROOMS • FAMILY BATHROOM • TERRACE SHARE OF FREEHOLD SOLE AGENT ASKING PRICE £2,995,000 Subject to contract

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RAWLINGS STREET, CHELSEA SW3 A beautifully presented, non tube affected, 4 double bedroom house, on this extremely well located street. With extensive reception space, an excellent roof terrace and 25 foot garden, this property has been restored by the current owner and artist Sabrina Rowan Hamilton.

(Approx 2,142 sq ft/199 sq m) MASTER BEDROOM SUITE • 3 FURTHER DOUBLE BEDROOMS • FAMILY BATHROOM • SHOWER ROOM DOUBLE RECEPTION ROOM • KITCHEN/DINING ROOM • STUDY • UTILITY ROOM • GARDEN • ROOF TERRACE Freehold Sole Agent Asking Price £4,000,000 Subject to contract

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MASKELLS

ONE OF CHELSEA’S OLDEST ESTATE AGENCIES 0207 581 2216 • sales@maskells.co.uk Conster Capital Ventures Ltd, a private investment company based in London has purchased Maskells Estate Agents, a top end London estate agent specialising in high value properties in Kensington & Chelsea, Knightsbridge and Belgravia.

About Maskells Estate Agents Ltd Established in 1965, Maskells

moved to Walton Street in Chelsea in 1971. The Company led by

Stephen Copeman has transacted properties with values up to £25m

and has built a strong reputation in its market. In addition to traditional estate agent services, Maskells

also acts on behalf of buyers and provides property

valuation services.

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askells is one of Chelsea’s oldest independent estate agents where the focus is on a bespoke service and an exacting knowledge of their market. With over 60% of their business transacted “off-market”, Maskells remains dedicated to a more personalised service in these days of internet anonymity” said Charles Curran, Director of CCV Ltd. “When Tim Maskell established the company in 1965, his commitment to the individual and not just the transaction was the foundation of the business. We are convinced that with CCV Ltd we will not only be able to retain the same vision, but actually to strengthen it” said Stephen Copeman, Director at Maskells since 1971.

“Stephen’s 40 years market experience and his willingness to stay on as Managing Director were key to our investment decision. His local knowledge and contacts are second to none. This, combined with our investment, has already helped us secure a number of talented individuals who will join the firm shortly” said Charles Curran.

Conster Capital Ventures was set up to acquire or invest in mainly property related businesses in

London. CCV is well resourced and able to act swiftly in the purchase of established businesses or the provision of capital to existing

management teams who wish

to acquire an equity stake in the business in which they work.

For further details please

contact Charles Curran on 0203 239 7636 / charles@

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Oare, Wiltshire ÂŁ2,750,000 Charlwood Street, SW1VFreehOld ÂŁ875,000 Leasehold Anwonderful, extraordinary and individual modern country house in apartment a stunningsituated location.within Built the originally 1962 forapartment the artist John Merton, Pound detailing House is throughout, broadly A first floor, two bedroom, two bathroom, corner PimlicoinGrid.

The has superb character Palladian in style and is a wide, single storey with largebalcony windows looking the gardens.

It was extended toend include a gardenStreet room making and a triple aspect reception room full of natural lightbuilding and wrap around of over southerly aspect.

The property is located on in the1978 upper of Charlwood largetransport studio complex including a workshop local and amenities very accessible.and dark room . The property currently has very high ceilings and brick parapets surrounding the roof which has good storage space.

Two Bedrooms | First Floor | Period Features | High Ceilings | Pimlico Grid | Naturally Light | Bathroom plus Shower Room

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Oare, Wiltshire ÂŁ2,750,000 FreehOld WARWICK WAY, SW1V ÂŁ2,495,000 FREEHOLD An extraordinary individual modern country house a stunning location.four Builtbedrooms originallyover in 1962 for the artist John Merton, Pound House is broadly A substantial and and immaculate period home arranged overinfive floors, comprising the upper floors and a further 3 en-suite bedrooms over the Palladian in style a wide, single storey building to with windows overbylooking the gardens.

It was extended in 1978 to include garden room and a lower ground floor.and Theis property has been refurbished an large exacting standard the current owner with stripped and white washed flooringa throughout, a fantastic large studio complex a workshop andfloor darkwith room . The property currently has verydecked high ceilings bricktoparapets open plan master suiteincluding occupying the entire top walk in wardrobe and an excellent garden and is found the rear. surrounding the roof which has good storage space.

Period Home arranged over Five Floors | Refurbished to a High Standard Throughout | Magnificent Open-Plan Master Bedroom | Secluded Decked Garden | Seven Bedrooms | Six Bathrooms

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

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We engaged Hotblack exclusively to find tenants for our flat. Their advice on price and timing (get it advertised just before Christmas) was spot on. There were several viewings immediately after the Christmas holiday one of which has rapidly turned into a 24 month tenancy agreement commencing 04 Feb. The advice and attention from Josh Fox-Cooper and Jessica Pinnick have been first class throughout. Emails and telephone messages have been answered promptly and the whole process has been painless. Most importantly, when another letting agent tried to poach I S L I N GTO N | H I G H B U RY | C A M D E N our business, Josh F-C acted completely ethically.

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Thank you so much for showing me some properties around highbury and arsenal and keeping in touch afterwards.

Not many estate agents make the effort and i was impressed.

You keeping in contact and connecting with me regularly made me feel at ease and confident.

Hi Anne, So we exchanged on Friday evening! We are very pleased and very excited to be moving to the house we have found! Just wanted to say thanks for everything. It wasnt the easiest of roads and we appreciate all your help through it. Speak soon.

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- Camden Lettings March 2013

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We engaged Hotblack exclusively to find tenants for our flat. Their advice on price and timing (get it advertised just before Christmas) was spot on. There were several viewings immediately after the Christmas holiday one of which has rapidly turned into a 24 month tenancy agreement commencing 04 Feb. The advice and attention from Josh Fox-Cooper and Jessica Pinnick have been first class throughout. Emails and telephone messages have been answered promptly and the whole process has been painless. Most importantly, when another letting agent tried to poach I S L I N GTO N | H I G H B U RY | C A M D E N our business, Josh F-C acted completely ethically.

Alasdair, I would also like to say that you’ve been a really good agent, in a city where there aren’t many of them, I thought I should say how helpful and professional you’ve been.

Hi Stephen, thanks for sorting this, it is never easy with a ‘long distance’ relationship and we really appreciate the professionalism and care shown

by Victoria and yourself while we are in Australia.

- Highbury Sales March 2013

- Islington Lettings March 2013

”

”

“

“

Hi Anne, So we exchanged on Friday evening! We are very pleased and very excited to be moving to the house we have found! Just wanted to say thanks for everything. It wasnt the easiest of roads and we appreciate all your help through it. Speak soon.

Thank you so much for showing me some properties around highbury and arsenal and keeping in touch afterwards.

Not many estate agents make the effort and i was impressed.

You keeping in contact and connecting with me regularly made me feel at ease and confident.

WHAT

NOW AVA I L A B L E N AVA II LL A YOU NO OW W AVA AB B LL E E IN NORTH LONDON SAID IN NORTH LONDON ABOUT IN NORTH LONDON ” ” PRECISE VALUATIONS

- Highbury Sales March 2013

“

US

“

RAzOR SHARP RATES

A big thank you to Phifi who was

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RAZOR SHARP RATES

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020 7226 0160

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020 7288 9696

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Office Camden Office Above are justHighbury a few have said about us in March 2013.

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- Highbury Sales March 2013

CRYSTAL CLEAR COMMUNICATIONS

I was extremely pleased and impressed with the experience we had buying our home through Hotblack Desiato. The agent Stuart Shiers was a joy to work with, and I’d absolutely work with him and Hotblack Desiato Islington Office again.

Highbury Office

S O U T H G AT E R OA D Contemporary bedro S O U T H G AT EtwoR OA D

Contemporary D o w n h a m R oa D n1 Immaculate 4 storey home with 57’ garden

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ISLINGTON | HIGHBURY | CAMDEN ISLINGTON | HIGHBURY | CAH MO D ETNB L A C K D E S I A T O . C O . U K

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We engaged Hotblack exclusively to find tenants for our flat. Their advice on price and timing (get it advertised just before Christmas) was spot on. There were several viewings immediately after the Christmas holiday one of which has rapidly turned into a 24 month tenancy agreement commencing 04 Feb. The advice and attention from Josh Fox-Cooper and Jessica Pinnick have been first class throughout. Emails and telephone messages have been answered promptly and the whole process has been painless. Most importantly, when another letting agent tried to poach I S L I N GTO N | H I G H B U RY | C A M D E N our business, Josh F-C acted completely ethically.

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- Camden Lettings March 2013

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Alasdair, I would also like to say that you’ve been a really good agent, in a city where there aren’t many of them, I thought I should say how helpful and professional you’ve been.

Hi Stephen, thanks for sorting this, it is never easy with a ‘long distance’ relationship and we really appreciate the professionalism and care shown

by Victoria and yourself while we are in Australia.

- Highbury Sales March 2013

- Islington Lettings March 2013

”

”

“

“

Hi Anne, So we exchanged on Friday evening! We are very pleased and very excited to be moving to the house we have found! Just wanted to say thanks for everything. It wasnt the easiest of roads and we appreciate all your help through it. Speak soon.

Thank you so much for showing me some properties around highbury and arsenal and keeping in touch afterwards.

Not many estate agents make the effort and i was impressed.

You keeping in contact and connecting with me regularly made me feel at ease and confident.

WHAT

NOW AVA I L A B L E N AVA II LL A YOU NO OW W AVA AB B LL E E IN NORTH LONDON SAID IN NORTH LONDON ABOUT IN NORTH LONDON” ” PRECISE VALUATIONS

- Highbury Sales March 2013

“

US

“

RAzOR SHARP RATES

A big thank you to Phifi who was

P R E C I S E V A L U A T I O Ndoing S a brilliant job – the purchase P R E C I S E V A L U A T I Ocouldn’t N S have gone any smoother. Being C R Y S T A L C L E A R C O M M U N aI C T Ibuyer, O NI obviously S firstA time had lots of CRYSTAL CLEAR COMMUN I C A Tluckily I O Phifi N Swas always available questions, R A Z O R S H A R P R A T E S to answer them.

RAZOR SHARP RATES 314 Upper Street London N1 2XQ t

020 7226 0160

”

2 Highbury Park London N5 2AB t

020 7288 9696

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- Camden Sales March 2013

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Office Camden Office Above are justHighbury a few have said about us in March 2013.

2 Highbury Park things our67clients Parkway Highbury Office Camden Office London NW1 7PP London N5 2AB 2 Highburyand Park 67 Parkway For more quotes comments please go to: hotblackdesiato.co.uk 020 7288 9696 020 7482 2894 N5 2AB London NW1 7PP London

Islington Office 314 Upper Street Islington Office London N1 2XQ 314 Upper Street TLondon 020 7226 0160 N1 2XQ E islington.sales@hotblack.co.uk T 020 7226 0160 E islington.lettings@hotblack.co.uk E islington.sales@hotblack.co.uk E islington.lettings@hotblack.co.uk

two bedro

- Highbury Sales March 2013

CRYSTAL CLEAR COMMUNICATIONS

I was extremely pleased and impressed with the experience we had buying our home through Hotblack Desiato. The agent Stuart Shiers was a joy to work with, and I’d absolutely work with him and Hotblack Desiato Islington Office again.

Highbury Office

S O U T H G AT E R OA D Contemporary bedro S O U T H G AT EtwoR OA D

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- Camden Lettings March 2013

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We engaged Hotblack exclusively to find tenants for our flat. Their advice on price and timing (get it advertised just before Christmas) was spot on. There were several viewings immediately after the Christmas holiday one of which has rapidly turned into a 24 month tenancy agreement commencing 04 Feb. The advice and attention from Josh Fox-Cooper and Jessica Pinnick have been first class throughout. Emails and telephone messages have been answered promptly and the whole process has been painless. Most importantly, when another letting agent tried to poach I S L I N GTO N | H I G H B U RY | C A M D E N our business, Josh F-C acted completely ethically.

Alasdair, I would also like to say that you’ve been a really good agent, in a city where there aren’t many of them, I thought I should say how helpful and professional you’ve been.

Hi Stephen, thanks for sorting this, it is never easy with a ‘long distance’ relationship and we really appreciate the professionalism and care shown

by Victoria and yourself while we are in Australia.

- Highbury Sales March 2013

- Islington Lettings March 2013

”

”

“

“

Hi Anne, So we exchanged on Friday evening! We are very pleased and very excited to be moving to the house we have found! Just wanted to say thanks for everything. It wasnt the easiest of roads and we appreciate all your help through it. Speak soon.

Thank you so much for showing me some properties around highbury and arsenal and keeping in touch afterwards.

Not many estate agents make the effort and i was impressed.

You keeping in contact and connecting with me regularly made me feel at ease and confident.

WHAT

NOW AVA I L A B L E N AVA II LL A YOU NO OW W AVA AB B LL E E IN NORTH LONDON SAID IN NORTH LONDON ABOUT IN NORTH LONDON ” ” PRECISE VALUATIONS

- Highbury Sales March 2013

“

US

“

RAzOR SHARP RATES

A big thank you to Phifi who was

P R E C I S E V A L U A T I O Ndoing S a brilliant job – the purchase P R E C I S E V A L U A T I Ocouldn’t N S have gone any smoother. Being C R Y S T A L C L E A R C O M M U N aI C T Ibuyer, O NI obviously S firstA time had lots of CRYSTAL CLEAR COMMUN I C A Tluckily I O Phifi N Swas always available questions, R A Z O R S H A R P R A T E S to answer them.

RAZOR SHARP RATES 314 Upper Street London N1 2XQ t

020 7226 0160

”

2 Highbury Park London N5 2AB t

020 7288 9696

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ISLINGTON | HIGHBURY | CAMDEN ISLINGTON | HIGHBURY | CAH MO D ETNB L A C K D E S I A T O . C O . U K

“

We engaged Hotblack exclusively to find tenants for our flat. Their advice on price and timing (get it advertised just before Christmas) was spot on. There were several viewings immediately after the Christmas holiday one of which has rapidly turned into a 24 month tenancy agreement commencing 04 Feb. The advice and attention from Josh Fox-Cooper and Jessica Pinnick have been first class throughout. Emails and telephone messages have been answered promptly and the whole process has been painless. Most importantly, when another letting agent tried to poach I S L I N GTO N | H I G H B U RY | C A M D E N our business, Josh F-C acted completely ethically.

” “

- Camden Lettings March 2013

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Alasdair, I would also like to say that you’ve been a really good agent, in a city where there aren’t many of them, I thought I should say how helpful and professional you’ve been.

Hi Stephen, thanks for sorting this, it is never easy with a ‘long distance’ relationship and we really appreciate the professionalism and care shown

by Victoria and yourself while we are in Australia.

- Highbury Sales March 2013

- Islington Lettings March 2013

”

”

“

“

Hi Anne, So we exchanged on Friday evening! We are very pleased and very excited to be moving to the house we have found! Just wanted to say thanks for everything. It wasnt the easiest of roads and we appreciate all your help through it. Speak soon.

Thank you so much for showing me some properties around highbury and arsenal and keeping in touch afterwards.

Not many estate agents make the effort and i was impressed.

You keeping in contact and connecting with me regularly made me feel at ease and confident.

WHAT

NOW AVA I L A B L E N AVA II LL A YOU NO OW W AVA AB B LL E E IN NORTH LONDON SAID IN NORTH LONDON ABOUT IN NORTH LONDON” ” PRECISE VALUATIONS

- Highbury Sales March 2013

“

US

“

RAzOR SHARP RATES

A big thank you to Phifi who was

P R E C I S E V A L U A T I O Ndoing S a brilliant job – the purchase P R E C I S E V A L U A T I Ocouldn’t N S have gone any smoother. Being C R Y S T A L C L E A R C O M M U N aI C T Ibuyer, O NI obviously S firstA time had lots of CRYSTAL CLEAR COMMUN I C A Tluckily I O Phifi N Swas always available questions, R A Z O R S H A R P R A T E S to answer them.

RAZOR SHARP RATES 314 Upper Street London N1 2XQ t

020 7226 0160

”

2 Highbury Park London N5 2AB t

020 7288 9696

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- Camden Sales March 2013

Office Camden Office Above are justHighbury a few have said about us in March 2013.

2 Highbury Park things our67clients Parkway Highbury Office Camden Office London NW1 7PP London N5 2AB 2 Highburyand Park 67 Parkway For more quotes comments please go to: hotblackdesiato.co.uk 020 7288 9696 020 7482 2894 N5 2AB London NW1 7PP London

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£475 pw

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two bedroom apartment with vi

- Highbury Sales March 2013

CRYSTAL CLEAR COMMUNICATIONS

I was extremely pleased and impressed with the experience we had buying our home through Hotblack Desiato. The agent Stuart Shiers was a joy to work with, and I’d absolutely work with him and Hotblack Desiato Islington Office again.

Highbury Office

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- Highbury Sales March 2013

CRYSTAL CLEAR COMMUNICATIONS

I was extremely pleased and impressed with the experience we had buying our home through Hotblack Desiato. The agent Stuart Shiers was a joy to work with, and I’d absolutely work with him and Hotblack Desiato Islington Office again.

Highbury Office

S O U T H G AT E R OA D N1 Contemporary bedroom S O U T H G AT EtwoR OA D N1apartment with vi

Contemporary D o w n h a m R oa D n1 Immaculate 4 storey home with 57’ garden

22/05/2013 13:43

ISLINGTON | HIGHBURY | CAMDEN ISLINGTON | HIGHBURY | CAH MO D ETNB L A C K D E S I A T O . C O . U K

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- Camden Lettings March 2013

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We engaged Hotblack exclusively to find tenants for our flat. Their advice on price and timing (get it advertised just before Christmas) was spot on. There were several viewings immediately after the Christmas holiday one of which has rapidly turned into a 24 month tenancy agreement commencing 04 Feb. The advice and attention from Josh Fox-Cooper and Jessica Pinnick have been first class throughout. Emails and telephone messages have been answered promptly and the whole process has been painless. Most importantly, when another letting agent tried to poach I S L I N GTO N | H I G H B U RY | C A M D E N our business, Josh F-C acted completely ethically.

Alasdair, I would also like to say that you’ve been a really good agent, in a city where there aren’t many of them, I thought I should say how helpful and professional you’ve been.

Hi Stephen, thanks for sorting this, it is never easy with a ‘long distance’ relationship and we really appreciate the professionalism and care shown

by Victoria and yourself while we are in Australia.

- Highbury Sales March 2013

- Islington Lettings March 2013

”

”

“

“

Hi Anne, So we exchanged on Friday evening! We are very pleased and very excited to be moving to the house we have found! Just wanted to say thanks for everything. It wasnt the easiest of roads and we appreciate all your help through it. Speak soon.

Thank you so much for showing me some properties around highbury and arsenal and keeping in touch afterwards.

Not many estate agents make the effort and i was impressed.

You keeping in contact and connecting with me regularly made me feel at ease and confident.

WHAT

NOW AVA I L A B L E N AVA II LL A YOU NO OW W AVA AB B LL E E IN NORTH LONDON SAID IN NORTH LONDON ABOUT IN NORTH LONDON ” ” PRECISE VALUATIONS

- Highbury Sales March 2013

“

US

“

RAzOR SHARP RATES

A big thank you to Phifi who was

P R E C I S E V A L U A T I O Ndoing S a brilliant job – the purchase P R E C I S E V A L U A T I Ocouldn’t N S have gone any smoother. Being C R Y S T A L C L E A R C O M M U N aI C T Ibuyer, O NI obviously S firstA time had lots of CRYSTAL CLEAR COMMUN I C A Tluckily I O Phifi N Swas always available questions, R A Z O R S H A R P R A T E S to answer them.

RAZOR SHARP RATES

”

314 Upper Street London N1 2XQ t

2 Highbury Park London N5 2AB

020 7226 0160

t

020 7288 9696

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- Camden Sales March 2013

Islington O 314 Upper S London N1

Office Camden Office Above are justHighbury a few have said about us in March 2013.

2 Highbury Park things our67clients Parkway Highbury Office Camden Office London NW1 7PP London N5 2AB 2 Highburyand Park 67 Parkway For more quotes comments please go to: hotblackdesiato.co.uk 020 7288 9696 020 7482 2894 N5 2AB London NW1 7PP London

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ISLINGTON | HIGHBURY | CAMDEN ISLINGTON | HIGHBURY | CAH MO D ETNB L A C K D E S I A T O . C O . U K

“

We engaged Hotblack exclusively to find tenants for our flat. Their advice on price and timing (get it advertised just before Christmas) was spot on. There were several viewings immediately after the Christmas holiday one of which has rapidly turned into a 24 month tenancy agreement commencing 04 Feb. The advice and attention from Josh Fox-Cooper and Jessica Pinnick have been first class throughout. Emails and telephone messages have been answered promptly and the whole process has been painless. Most importantly, when another letting agent tried to poach I S L I N GTO N | H I G H B U RY | C A M D E N our business, Josh F-C acted completely ethically.

£700,000

” “

- Camden Lettings March 2013

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Rational solution for 21st century Hailed as a new model for 21st century city living, Rational House is an innovative design concept that provides a realistic alternative to building ever upwards, delivering high quality homes at affordable cost.

Director and founder Robert Dalziel studied the world’s most successful housing types, wrote a RIBApublished book – A House in the City: Home Truths in Urban Architecture – and then applied this research to the Rational House, founded in 2008.

The prototype Rational House is now on the market for the first time on Biscay Road, Hammersmith. The three-bedroom property originally arrived in W6 in 88 parts, and it took 11 days to erect the building’s shell on the site of a former small car park.

Following this success and widespread acclaim, the development team won an OJEU competition to deliver 10 dwellings for Hammersmith & Fulham Council, and up to another 100 in the next four years.

Nathan Brown, originally from Oregon, has lived at the Biscay Road property for the past 18 months.

Friend and former neighbour of Robert Dalziel, he worked closely with the Rational House team on the interior design specs.

Owner of a Mongolian tin mine and former owner of Lodger Footwear in Mayfair, Nathan had originally planned to adapt the detached house into two maisonettes, living in one with his family and renting out the other, but they are now selling up to move to San Francisco.

His high-tech Hammersmith home offers almost 1575 sq ft of space including three en suite bedrooms, open plan kitchen and reception, study, spiral staircase, and an outside terrace on each of the four floors. There’s also residents parking and a cycle garage.

By Bob Stonebridge Biscay Road, Hammersmith W6, guide price £1.25m, Savills 020 7578 9050

“Rational House shows we can build the way the Georgians did – and do it better” Paul Finch, Architects Journal

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Enjoying the village attractions In the middle of Brackenbury Village, behind a white picket fence on the popular Bradmore Park Road, stands a three-bedroom, two-bathroom house with a 38ft rear garden.

Ideal for a young family looking to enjoy all the Village’s attractions, the house is handy for the shops of nearby King Street and Hammersmith Broadway. The ground floor features generous open plan kitchen and living space, and French windows that open out into the rear garden containing a store and WC. Total inside space is almost 1325 sq ft.

Ravenscourt Park is an easy walk away, and you can catch the District, Piccadilly and Hammersmith & City trains at Hammersmith Broadway tube station.

Bradmore Park Road, Hammersmith W6, £1.3m, Douglas & Gordon 020 8563 7100

Taking pride in a Lion House A Nichols Lion House on the exclusive Peterborough Estate in Fulham is on the market following an extensive refurbishment incorporating an impressive interiordesigned finish.

The property is being sold by Haus Properties, headed by James Lester, former finalist on the BBC TV series The Apprentice. “The vendor has gone to extraordinary lengths to recapture the home’s former glory, from its beautifully restored Minton-tiled floor hallway to a grand kitchen dining room complete with bi-fold doors that lead out onto a south facing garden,” says James.

“The lower ground basement has also been transformed, incorporating its own separate entrance, giving a unique option for using this floor as an annexed living space for a nanny or teenage children. With its close proximity to Eel Brook common and local schools, the Peterborough estate is one of Fulham’s most desirable areas.”

Lion Houses are so-called due to the lion figures standing guard on the exterior that were the trademark of Irish builder Jimmy Nichols, denoting the pride he took in his work.

Bovingdon Road, Peterborough Estate, Fulham SW6, guide price £2.35m, Haus Properties 020 7751 0400

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LONDON PROPERTY

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Step up to open plan living and 200 acres The lower ground floor of a four-bedroom home in Alexandra Avenue, around the corner from the 200 acres of Battersea Park, features an impressive open plan family, kitchen and dining room with wood flooring throughout.

The family room has an attractive fireplace and leads through to the kitchen, which contains an Aga cooker and a wide range of Shaker-style units topped with granite. The light and airy dining room has French windows that open out onto the secluded patio garden and provide the room with plenty of natural light. This floor also features a reception room, cloakroom, utility room and front door, as well as a secure store.

On the ground floor, double doors from the large and attractive hallway lead into the formal drawing room, which features an unusual bay window and a period fireplace with built-in cupboard and shelving either side.

There’s also a double bedroom and shower room on this level.

Stairs lead up to the first floor containing a grand master bedroom with extensive built-in wardrobes and an en suite bathroom with separate bath and shower.

This floor also has another double bedroom and a family shower room.

The top floor has a double bedroom and dressing room, together with access to useful eaves storage.

Total inside living space at the property just off Prince of Wales Drive is almost 2670 sq ft.

Alexandra Avenue, Battersea SW11, £2,495,000, Savills Wandsworth 020 8877 1222

“This substantial family home provides generous living and entertaining space, with flexible accommodation arranged over four floors” Emma Seaton, Savills

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Inspiration by design This inspiring house has been architecturally designed and crafted with the utmost precision and care, and as a result it has been transformed into a very special property.

The four-double-bedroom family home boasts excellence around every corner: fine finishes, high quality materials, thoughtful layout and a unique design.

The exciting combination makes the finished product truly exceptional in every aspect.

From the mezzanine levels that provide an exposed area of the house that is some 40-feet high, to the sumptuous lights and elegant, winding oak staircase, this house is an absolute delight.

Over three floors this terraced property has four double bedrooms, three bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, dining area, rear garden and a plethora of modern twists and infusions.

The house nestles in Alderbrook Road, which is located close to Clapham South tube station and also near the open spaces of Clapham Common. It is a prime residential street in the highly desirable Nightingale Triangle area, which has a number of good local primary schools and is within walking distance of a large number of local facilities and amenities.

The accumulative affect of the stunning interior and its fantastic location makes this house one of the best properties the current sales market has to offer, and naturally one we are sure you would be delighted to see at first hand. There will be an open day very soon giving buyers the opportunity to sample what this stunning abode has to offer. Call 020 8675 6565 to book your time, as places will be limited.

Alderbrook Road, Clapham South SW12, £1.25m, Jacksons Estate Agents 020 8675 6565

“Excellence around every corner: fine finishes, high quality materials, thoughtful layout and a unique design”

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high and, over three floors, this property also has three bathrooms, a reception room, kitchen, dining area and a rear garden. The house nestles in Alderbrook Road, close to Clapham South tube station and also near Clapham Common, is a residential street in the desirable ‘Nightingale triangle’ area, which has good primary schools and facilities and amenities close by.

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£665,000 Freehold Earlsfield 020 8971 7070

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Trouville Road, SW4 This is a beautifully presented split level three bedroom maisonette, which is in a fabulous location close to Abbeville Road and the open spaces of Clapham Common. The property is extremely large and benefits from three double bedrooms and accommodation which extends to over one thousand square feet.

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Cloudesdale Road, SW17 Split over three levels this bedroom period house is an eclectic mix of period and contemporary charm. To get into the property the entrance is via a private garden, which leads to a gorgeous open plan living space, utility room and patio garden. On the further two floors you will find two bedrooms and two bathrooms as well as access to a roof terrace.

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Victorian maisonette Ramsden Road, SW12 Located in one of the best residential areas of Balham, the Nightingale Triangle, this two double bedroom Victorian maisonette is in fabulous internal order and is extremely spacious.

Benefitting from two double bedrooms, modern bathroom, reception room, eat-in kitchen and a private section of rear garden.

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terraced house Pentney Road, SW12 A fantastic rental property located within the conservation area that is the Hyde Farm estate near to central Balham. The property has ample accommodation for a family or professional couple looking for a sizeable abode. Over three floors accommodation comprises five bedrooms, double reception room, kitchen/breakfast room, two bathrooms and a private rear garden.

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Beautiful home Althorp Road, SW17

Located adjacent to Wandsworth Common in the heart of ‘Bellevue Village’ this bright and spacious end of terrace house is a wonderful family home. Its location, size, condition and character are all flawless and make for a property that is exceptional in all aspects.

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Julian Lloyd Webber’s Cotswold cottage Celebrated solo cellist Julian Lloyd Webber, younger brother of Sir Andrew, is selling Toad Hall, the 17th century Cotswold cottage where he has lived and worked for more than 20 years.

Lloyd Webber, 62, will be spending more time at the London home he shares with his Chinese-born cellist wife Jiaxin Cheng and their daughter Jasmine Orienta, born in June 2011. The two cellists married in 2009 and gave their London debut concert at Cadogan Hall last year.

Toad Hall in the Gloucestershire village of Broad Campden, near Chipping Campden, has provided the inspiration for some of Lloyd Webber’s best work.

“For me, this is an ideal place to really concentrate on getting on with work. There seem to be more hours in the day than in London,” he said.

Built of Cotswold stone with a traditional slate roof and a series of gabled dormers, the three-bedroom property is tucked away at the end of a no through road. Inside, the cottage plays a rich melody of period features such as exposed beams and flagged stone flooring.

Offering excellent acoustics, the music room has a vaulted ceiling with exposed rafters, purlins and roof trusses, and a corner beehive fireplace. French windows lead out into the quintessentially English country garden.

Broad Campden is one of the most attractive villages in the Cotswolds, located in undulating countryside in

an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Historic Chipping Campden is around a mile away providing a culture and amenity hub, while Stratfordupon-Avon, Cheltenham and Oxford are slightly further afield. London is 95 miles.

By Bob Stonebridge Toad Hall, Broad Campden, Gloucestershire, guide price £825,000, Jackson-Stops & Staff 01386 840224

“Not only do I relax here, but I compose and rehearse here too because it has the most excellent acoustics, thanks to its vaulted ceiling” Julian Lloyd Webber on Toad Hall

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Old Surrey mill Dating back to the early 17th century, Grade II listed Enton Mill in West Surrey has elevations of stone, brick and weatherboarding under a clay-tiled roof.

Inside is a wealth of period features such as oak joinery, open fireplaces and a spiral staircase made from a tea clipper mast.

The old mill was converted and extended into a family home in the early 1900s and most rooms are Edwardian in proportion. Versatile living space is arranged on three floors, and all main rooms enjoy a superb outlook over Upper Enton Lake or the property’s own mill pond at the front. There are five receptions and six bedrooms plus

space to create a self-contained flat for nanny or granny.

At the rear, a loggia and terrace lead to lawned gardens – bordered by a low brick wall – overlooking the neighbouring lake. Steps take you to an elevated pathway running through bluebells and rhododendrons to a parkland garden beyond. Grounds of almost 12 acres include a large open paddock, vegetable garden, tennis court and stables.

London 39 miles.

Enton Mill, Godalming, Surrey, £2.25m, Grantley 01483 893939, Knight Frank 01483 565171

Oldest in the Dales The Old Hall in Grassington, set in Yorkshire Dales National Park, is a Grade II-star listed house in walled gardens of just under two acres. The centre of the village is a two-minute walk through a secret arched gateway.

This historic detached property is said to be the first stone house in Grassington as well as the oldest inhabited house in the dales. Dating back to the 13th century and developed in the 19th century, the home has five or six bedrooms and features original doors, stone mullion windows and stone detailing.

London 233 miles.

The Old Hall, Grassington, Skipton, Yorkshire, guide price £1.7m, Hunters Property Group 01943 660500

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Hillside House, mainly stone-built, is a fivebedroom property that stands in almost half an acre of gardens next to contented sheep grazing in open Wiltshire fields.

The house in Kington St Michael has three floors of living space plus a double garage with workshop.

London 97 miles.

Hillside House, Kington St Michael, Wiltshire, £610,000, David Ingram 01249 701900

Stationmaster’s house has a leisure complex Old Luckett Station is a dream home for anyone with a passion for the railways. Axed by Dr Beeching in 1966, it contains the former stationmaster’s house set in spectacular countryside on the western slopes of the Tamar Valley.

This three to four-bedroom property on the site of an old Cornish branch line, part of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, comes with a separate leisure complex with an indoor pool, spa bath and sauna. It also features a detached garage, workshop, and a range of outbuildings.

A wooden summerhouse is large enough to sleep a family of three, and the property includes the former railway platform, pony paddock, turnout paddocks and a field shelter.

London 248 miles.

Old Luckett Station, Monks Cross, Callington, Cornwall, guide price £775,000, Mansbridge & Balment 01822 612345

White House has been updated The White House is a detached timber-framed property, dating back to the late 1600s, set in enclose private gardens of a third of an acre with views of open countryside at the front.

Offering four bedrooms, the house has been renovated and upgraded over the last seven years to include a new central heating system, damp-proofing, rewiring, underfloor heating and a shower room. There’s also a barn suitable for conversion.

London 112 miles.

The White House, Harleston Road, Weybread, Suffolk, £420,000, Musker McIntyre 01379 882535

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A former pub built around 1490, The Duke is now serving blissful views across the Blyth Valley. It includes an annexe or B&B apartment, and a barn with holiday let potential.

London 116 miles.

The Duke, Chediston Green, Halesworth, guide price £575,000, Musker McIntyre 01986 888205

Totally refurbished Almost total refurbishment, including restoration of the stone-mullioned windows, is complete at a detached period house in a Wiltshire village east of Bath.

Parts of The Gables in Lower South Wraxall date back 400 years. Today’s extensive property has more than 3700 sq ft of inside space on two floors including five bedrooms, a dining room with impressive inglenook fireplace, conservatory, and a breakfast and dining room.

It comes with a detached stone-built annexe containing a sitting room with mezzanine area above, kitchen and dining room and wet room, ideal for the au pair, granny or home office. There’s also a detached stone-built gym, two garages and a workshop.

London 107 miles.

The Gables, Lower South Wraxall, Bradford on Avon, Bath, £1.55m, Pritchards 01225 466225

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Bird Place Cottage nests alongside the Thames, 200 yards from Henley Bridge, in a superb riverside location perfect for making the most of Henley Royal Regatta or Henley Festival.

Grade II listed and dating back to the late 17th century, this five-bedroom house is protected by the regatta’s HQ on its northern boundary, and has fabulous westerly views across the river towards the historic town.

The timber-framed home is on the

market for the first time in a century, and the vendor has lived here for the past 80 years. Mainly lawned gardens feature a mature weeping willow and 95ft frontage leading down to a dry boathouse with slip, which could be turned into a wet boathouse with storage.

London 32 miles.

Bird Place Cottage, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, guide price £1.5m, Savills 01491 843001

Farmhouse gardens as seen on TV Featuring fine specimen daylilies, hostas, grasses and ferns, the spectacular gardens of Apple Court are listed in the Yellow Book of the National Garden Scheme, open to the public to help raise funds for charity.

The restored turn-of-the-century farmhouse and its featured-on-TV gardens are now for sale, offering versatile living space as a five-bedroom house or a property with annexe. A nursery, outbuildings and derelict farm buildings are included.

Less than a mile from the sea, Apple Court in Hordle, Hampshire, was originally the apple store of nearby Yeatton House. The gardens were created in 1988 in the walled kitchen garden.

London 99 miles.

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Cobbles Barn near Stowmarket was once part of a complex of farm barns – two of which were converted into homes – and features former stables turned into an annexe with garaging and a workshop.

London 93 miles.

Cobbles Barn, Upper Town, Wetherden, Stowmarket, Suffolk, offers above £600,000, Robinson’s Portfolio 01284 769694

Apple Court, Hordle Lane, Hordle, Hampshire, guide price £995,000, Murray & Hayward 01590 624300

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1 SUPERB SOUTHERLY VIEWS toys hill nr. westerham, kent Highly sought-after location ø excellent quality ø 3 reception rooms ø 5 bedrooms ø garden ø paddock ø about 0.6 of an acre ø 6 miles to Sevenoaks mainline station ø 260 sq m (2,799 sq ft) ø EPC=C

Savills Sevenoaks Richard Smith rsmith@savills.com

01732 789700

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1 A MAGNIFICENT HISTORIC HOUSE upper hartfield, east sussex An exceptional Grade II listed house with magnificent proportions and wonderful elevated views ø 3 reception rooms, 6 bedrooms ø tennis court ø equestrian facilities including an 8 box American barn and 50m x 25m floodlit manège ø outbuildings ø gardens ø paddocks ø about 96 acres ø 382 sq m (4,111 sq ft) Guide £3.5 million Freehold

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1 SECLUDED ELEVATED POSITION borough green, sevenoaks, kent Superb accommodation ø far reaching southerly views ø highly convenient location for mainline station and road network ø 5 reception rooms ø 6 bedrooms ø 3 bedroom annexe ø tennis court ø swimming pool ø about 6.5 acre ø 649 sq m (8,062 sq ft) ø EPC=E

Savills Sevenoaks Richard Smith rsmith@savills.com

01732 789700

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1 SUBSTANTIAL 1920'S FAMILY HOUSE IN A RURAL POSITION goudhurst, kent Goudhurst: 1.6 miles; Cranbrook: 5.6 miles; Tunbridge Wells: 11.6 miles; London: 18.6 miles ø situated along a rural country lane ø 3 receptions rooms and office ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 5 bedrooms (2 en suite) ø family bathroom ø about 12 acres ø secluded and attractive gardens and woodland ø tennis court ø planning to convert garaging to an annexe ø Cranbrook School catchment (as at 2013) ø 343 sq m (3,692 sq ft) ø EPC=G Guide £2 million Freehold

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A stunning contemporary harbourside house in the heart of the village West Sussex

Reception hall, 6 reception rooms, conservatory, summer kitchen, kitchen/breakfast room, 5 bedroom suites including 4 bathrooms and 1 shower room. Integral double garage, integral boatstore, walled garden and terraces.

Guide price: ÂŁ3,750,000. EPC rating D

Chichester Harbour, Bosham Accommodation of about 6,353 sq ft Exceptional harbour views Riparian right to D4 running mooring under license Walking distance of Bosham Sailing Club

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A picturesque early 19th century former rectory in the Gothic revival style Northamptonshire

Reception hall, 3 reception rooms, study/library, kitchen/breakfast room, 7 bedrooms, dressing room, 4 bathrooms.

Coach house, garage and outbuildings.

Mature garden and grounds overlooking parkland. In all about 5.9 acres.

Easton Neston Towcester about 1 mile Milton Keynes about 9 miles (London Euston about 35 minutes) London about 65 miles

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Cobham £3,950,000

Beautifully appointed new home • 7,000 sq. ft of family accommodation • Built by Runnymede Homes • Show home available for viewing

Cobham £2,650,000

Superb new home in small gated development • 5,500 sq. ft of accommodation • Highly regarded local developer • 1/3 acre plot

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TAPLOW, NR. MAIDENHEAD A unique riverside home with beautifully landscaped gardens together with paddocks, extending to 3 acres.

Five Bedrooms; Three Reception Rooms; Annexe/ Pool House with Guest Accommodation; Home Office; Garaging & Stables. EPC rating F. Guide Price £3,250,000 Freehold

LOWER SHIPLAKE, OXFORDSHIRE Modern contemporary home extended to provide spacious accommodation, situated in a private road.

Five Bedrooms; Two Reception Rooms; Study/ Bedroom Six; Integral Garage; Private Mature Gardens. EPC rating C. Guide Price £1,150,000 Freehold

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Traditional cob/stone farmhouse 5 Bedrooms (2 Ensuite) Gardens/Grounds of Approx. 0.83 Acres Fantastic Panoramic Views EPC Rating 53 Band E Launceston 01566 770888

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Fine Detached Former Lodge 5/6 Bedrooms With Art Studio/Annexe & aprox 2 Acres Superb Views EPC Rating 70 Band C Okehampton 01837 52371

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£850,000

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Anchor House 96 High Street Lymington SO41 9AP

£860,000 Lymington, Hampshire An impressive and substantial, colonial style residence set in 1.25 acre gardens.

Six bedrooms, self contained annexe with additional one bedroom, swimming pool, 282.6 sq m.

£785,000

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Lymington, Hampshire

A beautiful 300 year old cob thatched cottage located in the New Forest National Park. Four bedrooms, set in 1.5 acres, outbuildings, stables and tennis court, 159.1 sq m.

Three bedroom Neo Georgian Town House with views towards Lymington River and the Isle of Wight. Close proximity to Lymington High Street, railway links to London and marinas with access to the Solent, 118.9 sq m.

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Lettings Lowdown Special report by Susan Cohen of Pastor Real Estate Demand for smaller properties continues to push up the cost of renting one and twobedroom homes, which are being snapped up at asking rents if they are well presented.

Professional landlords are investing in their properties to meet ever-increasing tenant expectations, and flats that have been refurbished and finished to a high spec – offering extras such as air conditioning and outside space – are, of course, proving more attractive to tenants.

While not appearing to be as glamorous as spectacular interior design, mood lighting or touch control equipment, good storage can make the difference between a tenant choosing a property or opting for something less attractive offering more space. Properties that have additional storage rooms are a boon to those tenants who like to travel with golf clubs, bikes and numerous suitcases.

Property management remains a very

important factor for a greater number of tenants, especially those from the corporate sector, who will only consider properties that are professionally managed, whether they are owned by one of the large estates or individual landlords.

Providing a high quality service, which can deal with anything from changing light bulbs to a total refurbishment, is a must for overseas landlords who depend on their agent to ensure their property is maintained to a high standard, thereby reducing the possibility of costly void periods.

Our expectations for the coming months are increasingly optimistic, and activity in the prime central London areas continues to flourish. Properties currently available include a recently refurbished twobedroom ground and lower ground floor flat (pictured) in Bolton Street, Mayfair, to let at £700 per week.

STRONG DEMAND Current rentals demand is strongest for studios and one-bed apartments under £700 per week, while larger three and four-bedroom properties have also been letting quickly, reports the Kensington office of Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings.

Senior lettings negotiator Fay Askarnia (pictured) said that Easter marked a turning point, with demand picking up enormously, and this is continuing into the summer.

“Enquiries are up on the same quarter last year by 18.6 per cent across most types of property, and there’s a shortage of good housing stock at the moment. While tenants definitely expect good value for money, if a property is priced right and well presented it will let quickly,” she said.

“Enquiries from relocation agents on behalf of overseas professionals have increased in all areas but again mainly for smaller one and two-bed apartments.

These enquiries are from companies worldwide but there’s been quite an upturn in interest from Japanese executives recently. We’ve also been receiving enquiries from students for some time, much earlier than usual, ready for the start of the university term in September.”

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Top mews studio CHELSEA West of Lennox Gardens, a newly refurbished three-bedroom house in peaceful Ovington Street features a double reception, and a large kitchen and dining room leading to a private patio garden.

The master bedroom suite of this Chelsea property includes a dressing area, and there are two more double bedrooms plus a family bathroom and guest cloakroom.

Ovington Street, Chelsea SW3, £1650 per week furnished or unfurnished, Farrar 020 7751 5100

A former artist’s studio in Adam & Eve Mews, Kensington, has double-height ceilings in the reception, and a separate dining room overlooking a courtyard.

There are two bedrooms and two bathrooms, and a library space could be used as an occasional guest room. It includes a mezzanine study area, Sonos sound system and Bang & Olufsen TV, and a roof

terrace. Adam & Eve Mews is a quiet location off Allen Street and Kensington High Street.

Adam & Eve Mews, Kensington W8, £1850 per week furnished, Savills 020 7535 3333

Combines elegance with functionality A newly refurbished period conversion in a white stucco-fronted building in Westbourne Terrace is handy both for the amenities of Westbourne Grove and the open spaces of Hyde Park.

Classical elegance combines with a highly functional interior containing a large reception and dining area with high ceilings, tall sash windows and a feature fireplace, and a separate kitchen with integrated appliances.

Westbourne Terrace, Bayswater W2, £695 per week furnished, Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings 020 7402 9866

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A two double bedroom flat with views over communal gardens, in close proximity to the Fulham Road.

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WALTON PLACE, KNIGHTSBRIDGE, SW3 ÂŁ4,500 per week Furnished/Unfurnished An elegant five bedroom house measuring in excess of 3,300 sq/ft located in this highly desirable location in Knightsbridge, a short distance from Harrods. With well-proportioned rooms throughout, the house offers excellent family living and entertaining space complete with large private garden.

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Kildare Terrace W2 £3,950,000 Freehold A wonderful family home set in this quiet tree lined road. The house is in good order throughout including a spacious lower ground floor which has been designed and extended in recent years.

5 bedrooms, En-suite bathroom, Further bathroom, Shower room, Drawing room, Reception room/dining room, Kitchen, Study, Utility room, Roof terrace, Garden, Communal gardens, EPC: D.

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

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Burton Court SW3 ÂŁ3,500,000 Share of Freehold A spectacular raised ground floor four bed flat with lovely westerly views over the square gardens.

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Reception room, Kitchen, Entrance hall, Lift, Porter, Access to the grounds of Burton Court by separate negotiation, EPC: E.

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

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Greenside Road W12 ÂŁ1,195,000 Freehold A very light and well-proportioned three bedroom, three storey family house, on this popular tree-lined street moments away from Ravenscourt Park.

3 bedrooms, Bathroom, Double reception room, Kitchen/family room, Cloakroom, 21ft garden, EPC: E.

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

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Kempsford Gardens SW5 ÂŁ1,300,000 Share of Freehold A well-proportioned and spacious three bedroom flat with the benefit of a south-facing terrace.

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Double reception room, Kitchen, South-facing terrace, EPC: D.

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

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Whitehead’s Grove SW3 £2,500,000 Share of Freehold

Westmoreland Terrace SW1 £2,495,000 Freehold

Overlooking Chelsea Green and Whitehead’s Grove a south-west three bed two bath first floor flat.

This is a rare opportunity to purchase a double-fronted house in immaculate condition.

3 bedrooms, Bathroom, Shower room, Reception room, Dining room, Kitchen, Lift, Porter, EPC: D.

4/5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, Kitchen, Garden, EPC: C.

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

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

Denbigh Street SW1 £1,750,000 Leasehold

Palace Court W2 £1,750,000 Share of Freehold

A fabulous opportunity to purchase a naturally bright four bedroom house on this highly sought after Pimlico Street.

A beautifully presented two bedroom, second floor flat in this much sought after building, moment from the park.

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), Double reception room, Kitchen, Roof terrace, Balcony, Sauna, EPC: E.

2 bedrooms, En-suite bathroom, Shower room, Reception room, Kitchen, Lift, Porter, Off street parking, EPC: C.

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

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

Joint Sole Agent Strutt & Parker 020 7221 1111

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Lower Sloane Street SW1W £1,350,000 Leasehold

Guildhouse Street SW1 £1,200,000 Leasehold

A double aspect two bed third floor flat with lift and underground parking space in a secure portered block close to Sloane Square.

An immaculately presented apartment on the third floor of this highly desirable modern block.

2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Lift, Porter, Private secure underground parking space, EPC: C.

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Reception room, Kitchen, Balcony, Communal garden, Parking, Gym, Concierge, EPC: B.

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

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

Inverness Terrace W2 £975,000 Leasehold

Oxberry Avenue SW6 £795,000 Leasehold

A wonderful garden apartment which has been renovated to a superb standard.

A fantastic two double bedroom garden flat located moments from Bishops Park.

2 bedrooms, Bathroom, En-suite shower, Reception room/dining room, Kitchen, Garden, Private entrance, EPC: C.

2 bedrooms, Bathroom, Double reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Cloakroom, Cellar, Garden, EPC: D.

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

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

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Walton Street SW3 £750,000 Share of Freehold

Banim Street W6 £710,000 Freehold

A quietly located third floor one bed flat that has been a successful letting investment.

A charming two bedroom flat-fronted cottage with a West-facing garden, within an easy walk of Hammersmith Broadway.

Master double bedroom with en-suite shower room, Reception room, Kitchen, Porter, EPC: D.

2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Double reception room, Kitchen, West-facing patio garden, Attic storage space, EPC: C.

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

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

Fulham Road SW6 £650,000 Share of Freehold

Earl’s Court Square SW5 £599,950 Share of Freehold

A fantastic two bedroom, two bathroom garden flat in a popular Fulham location.

An immaculately presented one bedroom flat on this popular garden square.

2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Reception room, Kitchen, Store, Patio, Garden, EPC: D.

Bedroom, En-suite shower room, Reception room with open-plan kitchen, Access to communal gardens, EPC: C.

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

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

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Sinclair Road W14 £550,000 Leasehold

Colbeck Mews SW7 £525,000 Share of Freehold

An opportunity to completely remodel this un-modernised one bedroom flat.

An exceptionally well designed and beautifully presented studio apartment just moments from Gloucester Road.

Bedroom, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Store, Planning permission granted to extend, EPC: D.

Large studio room with open-plan kitchen, Separated sleeping area, Bathroom, Good storage, EPC: D.

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

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

Fulham Road SW6 £500,000 Leasehold

Greyhound Road W6 £375,000-£650,000 Leasehold

A delightful two double bedroom flat in an excellent Fulham location.

A stunning development located in the Queen’s Club Gardens conservation area.

2 double bedrooms, Shower room, Reception room with open-plan kitchen, EPC: D. Fulham Sales 020 7731 4391 fulhamsales@dng.co.uk

8 apartments of both 1 and 2 bedrooms, all finished to a very high standard.

EPC: B. Fulham Sales 020 7731 4391 Fulhamsales@dng.co.uk

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Cranley Mansions, Gloucester Road SW7 £3,100 per week Unfurnished

Duchess of Bedford’s Walk W8 £1,650 per week Unfurnished

A wonderfully presented, prestigious lateral flat in this thought after mansion block in the heart of South Kensington.

A newly refurbished apartment on the fourth floor of this beautiful period mansion block in a superb location in Kensington.

4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Large reception room, Kitchen/dining room, Balcony, EPC: D.

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Double reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Lift, Parking available by separate negotiation, EPC: D.

Kensington Gate Lettings 020 7589 5252 kengatelets@dng.co.uk

Kensington Lettings 020 7792 1331 kenlets@dng.co.uk

Brackenbury Road W6 £975 per week Unfurnished

Egerton Place SW3 £900 per week Unfurnished

A superb four bedroom family house ideally situated in the heart of Brackenbury Village close to the renowned local schools.

A wonderful two bedroom flat which is ideally situated in this sought after street, minutes from Knightsbridge.

4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite), Double reception room, Kitchen/ breakfast room, Cloakroom, Patio garden, Roof terrace, EPC: E.

2 bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Caretaker, Access to communal gardens, EPC: C.

Hammersmith Lettings 020 8563 4422 hammlets@dng.co.uk

Chelsea Lettings 020 7581 6666 chelsealets@dng.co.uk

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Cornwall Gardens SW7 £895 per week Furnished

Lambrook Terrace SW6 £610 per week Furnished

An immaculate and beautifully refurbished second floor flat in this prestigious garden square with a roof terrace.

An immaculately presented three bedroom flat that has refurbished to a very high standard with a contemporary finish.

Double bedroom, Single bedroom/Study, En-suite bathroom, Shower room, Reception room, Kitchen, Communal gardens, EPC: C.

3 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite), Reception room, Eat-in kitchen, Utility area, EPC: E.

Kensington Gate Lettings 020 7589 5252 kengatelets@dng.co.uk

Fulham Lettings 020 7731 4791 fulhamlets@dng.co.uk

Park Walk SW10 £595 per week Unfurnished

Belgrave Road SW1 £525 per week Flexible furnishings

A recently refurbished two bedroom flat which benefits from a lovely modern kitchen and is situated in this well maintained mansion block.

A spacious lower ground floor flat with wooden floors throughout. The property is an easy five minute walk to Victoria and Pimlico station.

2 double bedrooms, 2 shower rooms (1 en-suite), Reception room, Kitchen, Porter, EPC: C.

2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, EER: C

Chelsea Lettings 020 7581 6666 chelsealets@dng.co.uk

Pimlico Lettings 020 7931 8300 pimlicolets@dng.co.uk

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