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1 AN IMPOSING, DETACHED, DOUBLE FRONTED HOUSE trinity crescent, sw17 Drawing room ø sitting room ø dining room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 4 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø first floor terrace ø cloakroom ø cellar ø 189 sq ft landscaped garden ø parking for 4 cars ø summer house with sauna and shower ø 314 sq m (3,384 sq ft)

Savills Wandsworth Robin Chatwin rchatwin@savills.com

020 8877 1222

Guide £2.75 million Freehold

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1 A SUPERB GRADE II LISTED FAMILY HOUSE WITH SECURE OFF-STREET PARKING rectory grove, sw4 Double drawing room ø dining room ø study/bedroom 6 ø kitchen/breakfast room ø master bedroom with en suite bathroom ø 4 further bedrooms (1 with en suite) ø 2 further bathrooms ø cloakroom ø utility room ø front garden/off-street parking ø landscaped garden ø 341 sq m (3,680 sq ft) Guide £3.35 million Freehold

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CONFIDENCE & TRUST… Balham:

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80 Balham High Rd Balham SW12 9AG

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Chatham Road, SW11 – £625 pw A superb brand new three double bedroom flat just off Northcote Road. The flat comprises of a spacious reception room and open plan kitchen with doors leading to a roof terrace, three large double bedrooms, one shower room and one bathroom.

St Anns Crescent, SW18 – £395 pw This exceptionally well presented split level two double bedroom flat is located near Wandsworth Common. The flat consists of a spacious reception room, a lovely kitchen, two good sized double bedrooms, one ensuite shower room, one family bathroom and a decked roof terrace.

Kelmscott Road, SW11 – £330 pw A good size one bedroom ground floor flat close to Clapham Junction and Wandsworth Common. This lovely one double bedroom flat offers a spacious reception with separate fitted kitchen leading out to a private patio garden and one bathroom.

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1 The Polygon Clapham Common SW4 0JG

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ask the expert… …lettings agent

There are so many estate agents in the area. What should I look for to make the right choice to represent my property?

Richard Hole, head of Savills Putney Lettings, replies...

The right agent will be able to tailor their service to their clients needs. They will be ARLAlicensed (at Savills all our team are ARLA licensed within 12 months) and have a superior knowledge of the current market and its drivers, which they will discuss with their client honestly and openly. They will also let the client know of any alterations or improvements that could be made to maximise the property’s attributes, and they will use this information to accurately determine the best price for their client’s property. The best agents will then select the most appropriate course of quality marketing to maximise exposure and so reach the best quality applicants. This will ensure that their client’s property is let at the highest price achievable in the market, as quickly as possible, while continuously communicating with their client throughout to ensure they are kept up-to-date. Landlords want honesty and reliability above everything, and that means accurate rental pricing, finding high quality tenants, and then managing and maintaining the property to a high level. But landlords are also looking to minimise void periods by tapping into the tenant pool effectively. Ideally you need to find an agent who can offer both global reach and a strong local network. Here at Savills we have been longestablished in Putney, and we’ll have 10 offices in the South-West by 2013, giving us both a significant local presence as well as being able to tap into our large global network of over 500 offices worldwide. The best agents will deliver a first-class service for both landlords and tenants. Tenants tend to renew their leases when they are well looked after by the property management teams. The longest-standing tenant we have had in the South-West has been in residence for 12 years, and the average managed tenancy is around three years. It is not all about the highest rental price and the lowest fee; it is about honesty, service and longevity of the tenancy.

At Jacksons, we understand that exceptional properties demand exceptional treatment. The kind of treatment you get with Jacksons Premier.

Balham 020 8675 6565 Battersea 020 7924 2255 Earlsfield 020 8971 7070 Putney Open 2012 Streatham 020 8677 9900 Tooting 020 8767 0522 Wandsworth 020 8875 8899 Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077 Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

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contents NEWS AND FEATURES VIEW Christmas bargains. 8MARKET Bag an end-of-year property deal while others party, reports Cheryl Markosky.

VIBE Clapham. We take a 8VILLAGE guided tour of its main attractions, top streets, best schools and shops.

Nine Elms fever. UK 40HEADS-UP buyers are making a move for existing homes around the new US Embassy site.

SOUTH Designs on 57EXCLUSIVELY Downton. An Edwardian country house serves grand space upstairs and downstairs.

Five fun-filled pantos for you and 64EVENTS your family to visit in and around the South area this month.

PROJECT Let’s rock ‘n’ roll! 66THE Architects add a top floor, side extension and basement to a tired house in Clapham

Lending options. Homebuyers have 68MONEY more choice and must still decide to fix or not to fix, says Duncan Farmer.

Check out the facts, figures 68MORTGAGES and interest rates in our current best buys. HOMES UPDATE Upward trend. 70NEW Buyer registrations have risen by 27 per cent this year, reports John East. FOR SALE & TO LET WANDSWORTH, BATTERSEA, 79 KENNINGTON, PUTNEY, WIMBLEDON, SOUTHFIELDS, BALHAM, TOOTING,

CLAPHAM, STREATHAM, BARNES, COOMBE HILL, EARLSFIELD Golfer’s paradise. A newly refurbished family house on Traps Lane overlooks the fairways where Harry Vardon, Gary Player and Bing Crosby have played.

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LOWDOWN Rollercoaster 132LETTINGS year. The market in 2012 has proved positive without following usual seasonal trends, especially in the summer, reports Charles Weller.

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marketview Can you get a pre-Christmas bargain? Cheryl Markosky asks the experts. You can definitely get an end-of-year deal, suggests Laura Wilcox-Chandley of Marsh & Parsons Balham. “Sellers are motivated to shift property before the year finishes, and there will be less competition while people party and shop. And although more homes come onto the market in the New Year, there will be more buyers fighting for them.” Wilcox-Chandley advises sellers to think about dropping the price. “Lowering it by £20,000 can make a big difference. If you enter a new bracket on websites you’ll find a new audience that will be keen to look at your place.” A lot depends on whether the vendor is in a hurry to move, which a good agent should know, believes Austin Thorogood from John Thorogood. “If I was a buyer, I’d make an offer on something that missed the mark earlier in the year, while a seller might be better taking the property off the market and trying again in the spring.” Mayow Short from Savills Battersea thinks this Christmas season will be busy, “as people who put searches on hold during the summer have come back in full force. While you may not pick up a bargain as such, there are many properties being marketed at the right price.” Sellers need to advertise their homes at a competitive rate, as buyers are becoming increasingly aware of value for money, adds Short. “They’re concentrating on paying premiums for the best locations or properties in immaculate condition, avoiding hassle.” A vendor could also hold an open house, where prospective buyers view the home during a two-hour window, says Andy Walker from Townends Putney. “And buyers should consider no-chain properties that allow for quick completions. They should also find a proactive solicitor to push the process along.” James French of Douglas & Gordon West Putney tips buyers wanting end-of-year bargains to target properties that came onto the market between October and November. “Sellers who put homes on at this time are usually keen to move fast with December just round the corner.” French emphasises that warm and festive presentation is also key. “It’s very easy to fall in love with properties all dressed up and ready for Christmas.” Stacks Relocation house-finder Sara Ransom tips talking to agents at least twice a week, “so they know you’re still there and looking. And keep an eye out for families that have booked children into a new school next term – they’ll have to move and might lower the price.”

village vibe Claire Adams of Living in London takes South readers on a guided tour of Clapham ATTRACTIONS Ever since the first Sloane rangers ventured across Chelsea Bridge 20 years ago, Clapham has been a favoured enclave for City professional who love its quick links to the City and West End. The area attracts affluent professionals and City workers: Europeans, especially the French, who move in to be close to the French Lycée in Wix Lane; and folk from north of the river in Fulham or Islington (a quick pop down the Northern Line) looking for a bit more space for their money. Wandsworth Common, Clapham Common and King George’s Park are popular open spaces. TOP STREETS The general rule is that the closer to the Common you are, the better. Prime roads include Macaulay, Orlando and Lillieshall in the increasingly smart Old Town, as well as Grafton Square, whose stucco Italianate terraces overlooking the square are more Kensington than Clapham. Windmill Drive on the Common itself is also prime territory. Many houses at The Chase, Lavender Gardens and Victoria Rise have exclusive views across Clapham Common. SHOPS The Old Town, Northcote Road and, more recently, Clapham High Street have seen an influx of smart delis, organic food shops, designer clothes shops and restaurants. Southside Wandsworth shopping Centre is one of the largest in this area of south London.

RESTAURANTS AND PUBS The Falcon pub next to Clapham junction station has a relaxed atmosphere. Knights of St John restaurant and bar offers contemporary dining with its modern European menu. SO.UK Clapham was nominated Best Bar at this year’s London Club and Bar Awards. LEISURE Wandsworth Common has activities such as tennis and bowling. Gyms include Fitness First and Virgin Active, and leisure centres such as Latchmere offer health and fitness programmes for the community. SCHOOLS Sought-after state primaries include Belleville and Honeywell, Clapham Manor and Macaulay C of E as well as several prep schools. Both Lambeth and Wandsworth have high achieving schools: La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls School (Lambeth) and Graveney mixed (Wandsworth). Private options include Eton House, Parkgate, Broomwood and Emanuel in Wandsworth and Dulwich (buses from Clapham). TRANSPORT The area is well connected with Britain’s busiest railway station at Clapham Junction and three tube stations on the Northern line. Excellent bus routes include the 137 to Sloane Square, Knightsbridge and Park lane, finishing at Oxford Circus, and the 345 to South Kensington.

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Special report by Jonathan Dyson, manager of Hamptons Battersea and Wandsworth

Across the Hamptons network, overall transaction levels in the summer housing market suffered an expected setback due to an Olympic hiatus from buyers and the continued unseasonably poor weather. So it is against this backdrop that we were pleased to see overall buyer numbers down only four per cent from last autumn and the number of available properties up 10 per cent across our branches. We are very encouraged that the autumn bounce in activity is very much here, with plenty of fresh buyers entering the market. The streets Between the Commons are as popular as ever, with Hamptons setting new records in price per square foot for a two-bedroom flat and a three-bedroom house close to Wandsworth Common. It’s clear that even in tough economic times, buyers are happy to pay top prices for a property that gives them everything they want. There continues to be some caution in prime South-West London and homes worth over £2 million that are dealing with the impacts of the Government’s new Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) rules and Capital Gains Tax changes. There are increasing numbers of houses above this price point that have been on the market for many months without selling, and while there are still buyers at this level, they tend to wait in the wings until they perceive a property to be good value before they’ll make a move. Looking forward, the run in to the year-end is likely to be even busier than normal as the pent-up demand from a slow summer takes effect and mortgages

rates are low. The market is more pricesensitive than ever so vendors will need to price sensibly for this market, with the clear indication that doing so will ensure a prompt sale. Forecasting season is upon us, at least in terms of building up the rationale that forms our annual view of future house prices. Each year it is a hard job, but the ambiguity that frames the market this year is driving even greater uncertainty than in previous years. GDP is expected to improve, albeit modestly, while inflation continues to fall back. Employment levels are relatively healthy and improving, bolstered by willingness from many to take on part-time roles and to self-employ. Risks to the housing market will remain in 2013, but there are also reasons to believe that modest improvements are on the horizon. For Battersea and& Wandsworth, the easy commute to Central London and the quality of local schools continue to be the underlying strength of demand in the local housing market. Notwithstanding economic headwinds, there are genuine reasons to anticipate modest improvements next year and the new Bolingbroke Academy is now on stream with 120 pupils entering Year 7 annually. It will be interesting to see the effect this brand new secondary school has on the local housing market as historically this lack of schooling has been the catalyst to people leaving the area for more leafy surroundings.

celebritywatch It’s the home where former Formula One World Champion James Hunt bred budgerigars and walked his German Shepherd Dogs as he enjoyed a second career as a BBC motor racing commentator. Hunt lived in Bathgate Road, Wimbledon, from 1982 until his death, aged just 45, in 1993 and the eight-bedroom property is currently on the market for £6.45 million. Present owner Simon Clough expanded the home by around a third, adding a heated swimming pool and sauna, and is now downsizing. Contact Knight Frank on 020 8946 0026 or Robert Holmes on 020 8947 9833.

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An eighth-floor sub-penthouse apartment in the Riverside Quarter development at Mandel House has superb panoramic views north, east and west of the Thames. This £2.3 million three-bedroom contemporary home in Wandsworth has more than 2000 sq ft of inside living space and another 1000 sq ft outside on its three balconies. The 42ft open plan reception, kitchen and dining space has glazed floor-to-ceiling windows and doors looking out at the riverscape. Savills 020 8780 9900.

bestbites Jonathan Lloyd-Ham of Field & Sons recommends a favourite eatery The Crooked Well 16 Grove Lane, Camberwell SE5 • 020 7252 5528 Where? Just off Camberwell Church Street, by Kerfield Crescent. What’s it like? The best neighbourhood restaurant you can expect, but also worth a trip even if you don’t live locally. It has a very friendly and buzzy atmosphere in an old converted pub. The service is excellent and I instantly felt at home seated on large squashy sofas. The owner has done a great job in creating an intimate place with a special London character. The inside will make you feel warm on rainy days, and there’s an outside terrace for rare sunny days. And the food? Good quality and an excellent choice. The sea bream and samphire is just beautiful, and the salt and pepper squid salad starter is excellent. It’s best to book a table.

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1 A PERIOD SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE IN AN ENVIABLE WEST PUTNEY LOCATION parkfields, sw15 Hallway ø sitting room ø dining room ø kitchen ø 4 bedrooms ø bathroom ø separate w.c ø driveway ø garage ø garden ø 139 sq m (1,496 sq ft)

Savills Putney Caroline Bell cbell@savills.com

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A BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED, SEMI-DETACHED FAMILY HOUSE CLOSE TO WANDSWORTH COMMON trinity road, sw18 Kitchen/family room ø sitting room ø playroom ø 5 bedrooms (1 with dressing room) ø 3 bathrooms (2 en suite) ø cellar ø 113ft south west-facing garden ø off-street parking ø 329 sq m (3,550 sq ft) Guide £2.75 million Freehold

Savills Wandsworth

Robin Chatwin rchatwin@savills.com

020 8877 1222

A SENSATIONAL FAMILY HOUSE WITH A WEST-FACING GARDEN lyford road, sw18 Sitting room ø dining room ø playroom ø kitchen/ breakfast room ø 5 bedrooms (1 en suite) ø 2 further bathrooms ø cellar/utility room ø 85ft west-facing garden ø driveway ø 246 sq m (2,650 sq ft) Guide £2.495 million Freehold

Savills Wandsworth Robin Chatwin rchatwin@savills.com

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AN IMMACULATE FAMILY HOUSE WITH GOOD ENTERTAINING SPACE CLOSE TO BATTERSEA PARK warriner gardens, sw11 Kitchen/dining room ø double reception room ø 5 bedrooms (3 en suite) ø further bathroom ø cellar ø garden ø 193 sq m (2,083 sq ft) Guide £1.595 million Freehold

Savills Battersea

Mayow Short mshort@savills.com

020 3402 1900

A DESIRABLE SEMI-DETACHED FAMILY HOUSE SITUATED IN THE HEART OF THE 'NIGHTINGALE TRIANGLE' hearnville road, sw12 Kitchen/dining room ø double reception room ø 5 double bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø en suite shower room ø cloakroom ø tanked cellar ø garden ø 208 sq m (2,242 sq ft) Guide £1.2 million Freehold

Savills Clapham Christopher Lewis cblewis@savills.com

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AN IMMACULATE HOUSE CLOSE TO CLAPHAM COMMON altenburg gardens, sw11 Dining room ø reception room ø kitchen/family room ø 4 bedrooms (1 en suite) ø 2 further bathrooms ø utility room ø cloakroom ø garden ø 202 sq m (2,176 sq ft) Guide £1.7 million Freehold

Savills Battersea

Mayow Short mshort@savills.com

020 3402 1900

A BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED FAMILY HOUSE SITUATED BETWEEN THE COMMONS bennerley road, sw11 Double reception room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø master bedroom with en suite ø 2 further bedrooms ø shower room ø loft room ø cellar ø garden ø 158 sq m (1,710 sq ft) Guide £1.35 million Freehold

Savills Battersea Mayow Short mshort@savills.com

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A SUBSTANTIAL FAMILY HOME WITH A 55FT SOUTH WESTFACING GARDEN the chase, sw4 Double reception room ø kitchen/family/dining room ø 4 bedrooms ø 2 bath/shower rooms ø south west-facing garden ø 204 sq m (2,200 sq ft) Guide £1.65 million Freehold

Savills Clapham

Christopher Lewis cblewis@savills.com

020 8673 4111

A FAMILY HOME BOASTING A SOUTH-FACING GARDEN endlesham road, sw12 Sitting room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø dining room ø family room ø 5 double bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø cloakroom ø cellar ø garden ø 189 sq m (2,044 sq ft) Guide £1.425 million Freehold

Savills Clapham Christopher Lewis cblewis@savills.com

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AN IMMACULATE, WIDE, SEMIDETACHED FAMILY HOUSE broadgates road, sw18 Kitchen/breakfast room ø 3 reception rooms ø 6 bedrooms ø 4 bathrooms (2 en suite) ø utility room ø garden ø off-street parking ø garage behind electric gates ø 245 sq m (2,646 sq ft) Guide £1.85 million Freehold

Savills Battersea

Mayow Short mshort@savills.com

020 3402 1900

A SENSATIONAL, SEMIDETACHED, FAMILY HOUSE WITH WIDER THAN AVERAGE GARDEN multon road, sw18 4 reception rooms ø kitchen ø 5 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø 67ft south west-facing garden ø off-street parking ø 244 sq m (2,628 sq ft) Guide £1.7 million Freehold

Savills Wandsworth Robin Chatwin rchatwin@savills.com

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CLAPHAM MANSIONS, sw4

BURNS ROAD, sw11

Reception room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 3 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø views of Clapham common ø communal garden ø off-street parking ø 105 sq m (1,130 sq ft)

Kitchen/breakfast room ø reception room ø 2/3 double bedrooms ø bathroom ø off-street parking space ø communal gardens ø 93 sq m (1,007 sq ft)

Guide £775,000 Leasehold

Guide £715,000 Freehold

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Savills Battersea mshort@savills.com 020 3402 1900

BALHAM GROVE, sw12

BATTERSEA PARK ROAD, sw11

2 reception rooms ø 2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø garden ø 81 sq m (872 sq ft)

Open plan kitchen/reception room ø bedroom ø bathroom ø patio garden ø 45 sq m (486 sq ft)

Guide £535,000 Leasehold

Guide £315,000 Leasehold

Savills Clapham adwyer@savills.com 020 8673 4111

Savills Battersea tshuttleworth@savills.com 020 3402 1900

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ALBERT BRIDGE ROAD, sw11

BOLINGBROKE GROVE, sw11

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

7 bedrooms ø 2 reception rooms ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 3 bathrooms ø garden ø 341 sq m (3,675 sq ft)

£2,000 per week Furnished

£1,950 per week Unfurnished

Savills Clapham cneville@savills.com 020 8772 6989

Savills Battersea cneville@savills.com 020 8772 6989

ASPLEY ROAD, sw18

WANDSWORTH COMMON, sw18

5 bedrooms ø double reception room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø family room ø 2 bathrooms ø 254 sq m (2,734 sq ft)

2 bedrooms ø reception room ø modern kitchen ø bathroom ø patio garden ø 74 sq m (796 sq ft)

£895 per week Unfurnished

£395 per week Unfurnished

Savills Wandsworth ehayward@savills.com 020 8877 4820

Savills Wandsworth pwrinch@savills.com 020 8877 4820

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PROSPECT HOUSE, w4

SHEARWATER COURT, e1w

Grade II listed ø 4 reception rooms ø kitchen ø 5 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø guest house ø roof terrace ø 2 garages ø garden ø 452 sq m (4,865 sq ft)

Marina views ø 2 reception rooms ø kitchen ø 4 bedrooms ø 4 bathrooms ø 7 terraces ø concierge ø 2 parking spaces ø 368 sq m (3,960 sq ft)

Guide £6.75 million Freehold

Guide £4,999,995 Share of Freehold

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Savills Chiswick cbramwell@savills.com 020 8987 5550

Savills Docklands zjames@savills.com 020 7456 6800

MONTEVETRO, sw11

GROSVENOR WATERSIDE, sw1

Exceptional river views ø reception room ø 3 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø decked balcony ø 2 secure parking spaces ø tennis court & gym ø concierge ø 182 sq m (1,954 sq ft)

Views over the docks ø reception room ø kitchen ø 3 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø balcony ø 1 secure parking space ø gym ø concierge ø 106 sq m (1,146 sq ft)

Guide £2.4 million Leasehold

Guide £1.65 million Leasehold

Savills Battersea mshort@savills.com 020 3402 1900

Savills Sloane Street twilson@savills.com 020 7730 0822

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Savills, for those who live the river

There are so many reasons to love the river. And so many reasons to live on it. From the dreamy banks of Richmond, Barnes and Putney, to the vistas of Chiswick and Chelsea, the stylish developments of Fulham, Battersea and Vauxhall and the dramatic skyline of historic Docklands and Canary Wharf – London waterfront property has an energy of its own. Savills Waterfront comprises a team of experts from our 11 riverside offices across London with all the know how of the Thames-side market. In the last year alone, £80 million of property was sold on the river through Savills and £1.8 million of rental income was achieved for our landlords. If you’re thinking of buying, selling, renting or letting on the river, set sail with Savills.

Savills Waterfront Sarah Gretton 07967 555 850 sgretton@savills.com

Savills Waterfront Fran Moynihan 07807 999 148 fmoynihan@savills.com

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Crescent Grove, Clapham SW4 Regency elegance

This outstanding Georgian house is located in a beautiful private Crescent with a maintained central garden. In addition to the main residence there is a separate two bedroom coach house. Main house: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en suite), 2 reception rooms, cinema/media room, kitchen/dining room, cloakroom, utility room, store room, walled garden. Coach house: 2 bedrooms, sitting room, kitchen, bathroom, under stairs cloakroom. Approximately 403 sq m (4,338 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/Wandsworth wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 8682 7777

Freehold Asking price: ÂŁ3,500,000 (WND120173)

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Spencer Road, Wandsworth SW18 Magnificent house

A stunning detached residence offering a wealth of original period features, a spectacular garden and exceptional entertaining space. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, drawing room, dining room, TV/playroom, utility room, study, outside studio gym/office, large south west facing garden, off street parking. Approximately 270 sq m (2,906 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/Wandsworth wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 8682 7777

Freehold Asking price: ÂŁ3,750,000

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Ramsden Road, Nightingale Triangle SW12 Victorian home with a contemporary design

The property has been architecturally designed throughout and beautifully refurbished by the current owners to create a stylish home with well-balanced family accommodation, generous living space and an abundance of natural light. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en suite), double reception room, kitchen/family/dining room, downstairs cloakroom, utility room, garden. Approximately 258 sq m (2,777 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/Wandsworth wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 8682 7777

Freehold Asking price: ÂŁ2,375,000 (WND070297)

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“Many thanks for your sound judgement, guidance Whether you’re thinking of buying, selling and professionalism all the way through. Invaluable! or letting our dedicated Battersea team Clapham Common Northside I’m delighted with the outcome and have been very is ready to help you. Based in the Albion Nappy Valley impressed with the Knight Frank experience.” Riverside building, Matthew Smith, Mark Clapham Common NJ Howell and Sarah Peck are your first port of call for expert property advice. With To request your free market appraisal a proven track record in the area and an call 020 3597 7670 experienced team, we are perfectly placed 7a Albion Riverside, 8 Hester Road, to help you with all your property needs. London SW11 4AX But don’t just take our word for it… KnightFrank.co.uk/Battersea

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Primrose Mansions, Battersea Park SW11 A charming one bedroom flat

Situated on the third floor of an attractive mansion building facing Battersea Park. This superb flat offers an abundance of character throughout. Bedroom, bathroom, reception room, kitchen, entrance hall, guest cloakroom. Approximately 53 sq m (570 sq ft) Leasehold Guide price: ÂŁ425,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Battersea battersea@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5936 (BAT120035)

Prince of Wales Mansions, Battersea Park SW11 A spacious apartment

Superb, stylish flat, finished to an extremely high standard throughout offering light and spacious accommodation. 2 bedrooms, 2 shower rooms, reception room, open plan kitchen and dining area. Approximately 100 sq m (1,085 sq ft) Leasehold Guide price: ÂŁ729,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Battersea battersea@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5936 (BAT120033)

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Dolphin House, Imperial Wharf SW6 Bright apartment

A luxurious two double bedroom, fifth floor flat. The open plan reception room and kitchen is ideal for entertaining. There is air cooling and wooden floors throughout. The property has one parking space. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), open plan reception room/kitchen, 24 hour security and concierge. Approximately 92 sq m (987 sq ft) Leasehold Guide price: ÂŁ950,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Riverside riverside@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5934 (RVR100200)

Oyster Wharf, Battersea SW11

A spacious apartment A well-appointed Riverside apartment on the fourth floor of this popular development in Battersea. Direct views of the Thames are enjoyed from the reception room and private balcony. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), open plan reception room/kitchen, wraparound balcony, concierge service. Approximately 84 sq m (904 sq ft) Leasehold Guide price: ÂŁ650,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Riverside riverside@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5934 (RVR120177)

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Ascensis Tower, Battersea Reach SW18 A luxury riverside apartment

A fantastic three bedroom apartment within the prestigious Battersea Reach. Situated on the sixth floor with an easterly aspect, the reception room benefits from fantastic views. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), open plan reception room, kitchen, balcony, 24 hour security and concierge. Approximately 123 sq m (1,324 sq ft) Leasehold Guide price: ÂŁ1,250,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Riverside riverside@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5934 (RVR120126)

Chapelier House, Riverside Quarter SW18

An impressive penthouse A stunning three bedroom penthouse occupying prime position in this popular riverside development. Spectacular views are enjoyed from the large terrace and all principle rooms. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en suite), open plan reception/dining room, kitchen, 4 balconies, parking space, 24 hour security and concierge. Approximately 179 sq m (1,927 sq ft) Leasehold Guide price: ÂŁ2,250,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Riverside riverside@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5934 (RVR120161)

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Clapham Common West Side, SW4 Great views

A handsome and well-presented Victorian family house of substantial proportions located in a popular residential area with far reaching views across Clapham Common. 4/5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en suite), 2/3 reception rooms, kitchen/dining room, cloakroom, garden, garage. Approximately 265 sq m (2,852 sq ft) Freehold Asking price: £2,650,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Wandsworth wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 8682 7777 (WND110038)

Dorlcote Road, Wandsworth SW18 Prime road

A spectacular family house offering unbroken views across Wandsworth Common located on the much sought after “Toast Rack” with a private south facing garden. 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms (3 en suite), 2 reception rooms, kitchen/dining room, downstairs cloakroom, coat room, media/cinema room, utility room, south facing garden. Approximately 290 sq m (3,122 sqft) Freehold Asking price: £2,950,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Wandsworth wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 8682 7777 (WND080339)

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Dorlcote Road, Wandsworth SW18 Overlooking the common

A handsome partially-linked family house with a private south facing garden located on the much sought after “Toast Rack” offering unbroken views across Wandsworth Common. 6 bedrooms, 3 bath/shower rooms (1 en suite), 2 reception rooms, kitchen/family room, utility room, cloakroom, large south facing garden, off street parking. Approximately 232 sq m (2,494 sq ft) Freehold Asking price: £2,350,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Wandsworth wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 8682 7777 (WND120178)

Northbourne Road, Clapham SW4 Beautifully finished

A handsome and impressive early Victorian house of substantial proportions. 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en suite), shower room, 3 reception rooms, kitchen/dining room, study, downstairs cloakroom, utility room, playroom, large garden, off street parking for 2 cars. Approximately 314 sq m (3,380 sq ft) Freehold Asking price: £2,395,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Wandsworth wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 8682 7777 (WND120053)

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Arthur Road, Wimbledon SW19

Coombe Hill Road, Coombe KT2

Master bedroom suite, 5 further bedrooms (2 en suite), family bathroom, reception room, kitchen/family/dining room, utility, reception hall, garage, garden, off street parking. Approximately 366 sq m (3,940 sq ft)

Master bedroom suite, 6 further bedrooms, 3 family bathrooms, reception room, dining room, family room, kitchen/breakfast room, study, cloakroom, garage, garden, parking. Approximately 687 sq m (7,405 sq ft)

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

Southside Common, Wimbledon SW19

Peregrine Way, Wimbledon SW19

Master bedroom with en suite, second double bedroom, reception room with vaulted ceiling, kitchen, guest cloakroom, balcony, 2 underground parking spaces, lift access. Approximately 177 sq m (1,908 sq ft)

Master bedroom with en suite shower room, 2 further bedrooms, family bathroom, reception room, study, kitchen/dining room, guest cloakroom, garage, garden, off street parking. Approximately 125 sq m (1,350 sq ft)

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Guide price: £1,150,000

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

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Arterberry Road, West Wimbledon SW20

Leopold Road, Wimbledon SW19

A contemporary family house situated in this highly desirable West Wimbledon location. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast/dining room, cloakroom, utility room, rear garden, terrace and gated parking.

A charming and well-proportioned semi-detached family house located a short distance from Wimbledon mainline station. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, open plan kitchen, patio, rear garden and off street parking.

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Guide price: £7,500 per calendar month

Guide price: £5,250 per calendar month

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 8946 9811 wimbledon@knightfrank.com

Coombe Hill Glade, Coombe KT2 A well-appointed detached family house situated within this private development in Coombe. 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, new modern kitchen, front and rear gardens, double garage and off street parking. Available unfurnished Guide price: £4,100 per calendar month KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 8946 9811 wimbledon@knightfrank.com

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Edge Hill, Wimbledon SW19 A spacious purpose built maisonette with private entrance in Wimbledon. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 reception room, kitchen, balcony and communal gardens. Available unfurnished Guide price: £1,800 per calendar month KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 8946 9811 wimbledon@knightfrank.com

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Petersham Road, Richmond TW10

£1,250,000 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large reception hall, reception room, spacious kitchen/dining room, roof terrace, patio, off street parking. Approximately 111 sq m (1,195 sq ft) Leasehold KnightFrank.co.uk/Richmond 020 8939 2800 richmond@knightfrank.com

Sydney Road, Richmond TW9

£1,295,000 3 bedrooms, 2 bath/shower rooms, reception room, kitchen/ dining room, courtyard garden. Approximately 158.8 sq m (1,709 sq ft) Freehold KnightFrank.co.uk/Richmond 020 8939 2800 richmond@knightfrank.com

Baronsfield Road, St Margarets TW1

£1,695,000 4 bedrooms, 3 bath/shower rooms, reception room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, cellar, gardens. Approximately 200.5 sq m (2,158 sq ft) Freehold KnightFrank.co.uk/Richmond 020 8939 2800 richmond@knightfrank.com

Clevedon Road, Twickenham TW1

£999,950 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, entrance hall/ dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom. Approximately 158.1 sq m (1,702 sq ft) Leasehold with share of freehold KnightFrank.co.uk/Richmond 020 8939 2800 richmond@knightfrank.com

Heathfield Road, Wandsworth SW18

£799,000 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/dining/family room, playroom, cloakroom, off street parking, separate entrance, south west facing garden/deck. Approximately 150 sq m (1,615 sq ft) Share of freehold KnightFrank.co.uk/Wandsworth 020 8682 7777 wandsworth@knightfrank.com

Mayford Road, Wandsworth SW12

£995,000 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, dining room, kitchen, front and rear garden. Approximately 151 sq m (1,625 sq ft) Freehold KnightFrank.co.uk/Wandsworth 020 8682 7777 wandsworth@knightfrank.com

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Crieff Road, Wandsworth SW18

£1,399,000 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en suite), kitchen/dining room, reception room, family room, 2 cloakrooms, cellar/utility room, south west facing garden. Approximately 211 sq ft (2,266 sq ft) Freehold KnightFrank.co.uk/Wandsworth 020 8682 7777 wandsworth@knightfrank.com

Huron Road, Wandsworth SW17

£1,390,000 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/dining room, south facing garden. Approximately 249 sq m (2,680 sq ft) Freehold KnightFrank.co.uk/Wandsworth 020 8682 7777 wandsworth@knightfrank.com

Darlaston Road, Wimbledon SW19

£560,000 An impressive and spacious flat on the first floor. 2 bedrooms (1 en suite), bathroom, reception room, 2 balconies, kitchen, private parking. Approximately 78 sq m (850 sq ft) Leasehold KnightFrank.co.uk/Wimbledon 020 8946 0026 wimbledon@knightfrank.com

Craven Gardens, Wimbledon SW19

£695,000 3 bedrooms (1 en suite), 2 further bath/shower rooms, double reception room, kitchen/breakfast room, garden. Approximately 123 sq m (1,333 sq ft) Freehold KnightFrank.co.uk/Wimbledon 020 8946 0026 wimbledon@knightfrank.com

Branksome Road, Wimbledon SW19

£699,950 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, dining room, kitchen, guest cloakroom, garden, garage. Approximately 134 sq m (1,444 sq ft) Freehold KnightFrank.co.uk/Wimbledon 020 8946 0026 wimbledon@knightfrank.com

Parkside Gardens, Wimbledon SW19

£715,000 3 bedrooms, 2 bath/shower rooms, reception room, dining/ family room, kitchen/breakfast room. Approximately 144 sq m (1,558 sq ft) Leasehold KnightFrank.co.uk/Wimbledon 020 8946 0026 wimbledon@knightfrank.com

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Wandle Road SW17 ÂŁ2,650,000 This imposing family house offers the discerning buyer potential to develop into the loft and extend out at the rear. The current accommodation comprises a large open plan kitchen/family room leading out to the garden, a separate dining room, a double reception room, a master bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom, four further bedrooms (one en suite) and a family bathroom. Freehold. Joint Sole Agent.

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Chelsham Road SW4 ÂŁ1,250,000 This grand Victorian house boasts a double reception room with high ceilings, a stylish open plan kitchen with French doors leading out to a mature south facing garden extending over 47ft, complete with a substantial patio and large outbuilding at the rear. The bedroom accommodation comprises six double bedrooms, a study/single bedroom and two family bathrooms. The house benefits from a large loft space and utility room in the cellar, as well as off street parking. Freehold. Sole Agents. CLAPHAM: 020 7501 3666 sales.clp@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Narbonne Avenue SW4 £1,300,000

Netherford Road SW4 £925,000

Located in the heart of Abbeville Village, this superb Victorian family house boasts a double reception room, a superb kitchen/family/dining room leading out to a private rear garden, a master bedroom with luxurious en suite bathroom, three further double bedrooms (two en suite) and a bathroom. Freehold. Joint Sole Agents.

This superb Victorian family house offers a generous double reception room, a wonderful extended kitchen/family/dining room leading out to a mature west facing garden, a master bedroom, three further double bedrooms and three bathrooms. Freehold. Sole Agents.

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Kingsley Street SW11 £630,000

Kyrle Road SW11 £599,950

Located on a quiet tree lined street, this stunning Victorian cottage has been beautifully refurbished by its current owners. The property comprises a charming double reception room, an open plan kitchen/dining area leading directly to a south facing garden, two large double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Freehold. Sole Agents.

This beautifully presented garden flat comprises a large reception room with an open plan to the kitchen, two evenly sized double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a cellar with excellent built-in storage. The flat also benefits from a superb, private south facing garden Leasehold. Sole Agents.

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Rodenhurst Road SW4 £1,500 per week

Grafton Square SW12 £850 per week

Located moments from the highly sought after Abbeville Village. The house is presented in beautiful condition throughout and comprises a double reception room with plenty of ﬁtted storage, a large open plan kitchen/dinning area leading out to a private garden, ﬁve double bedrooms (two en suite) and a family bathroom.

Arranged over the top three ﬂoors of a stunning building, this property has been decorated to an impeccable standard. The accommodation comprises an exceptional semi open plan kitchen/reception room, three spacious double bedrooms and three large bathrooms.

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Cavendish Road SW12 £850 per week

Lavender Gardens SW11 £595 per week

Presented in immaculate condition, this charming Victorian family house is located in Clapham South and boasts generous entertaining space with a double reception room, a large eat-in kitchen leading onto a beautiful south facing garden, four double bedrooms, a study and two bathrooms.

This superb apartment is situated on the first floor of a charming period building. The property benefits from an open plan kitchen/reception room, three double bedrooms and two bathrooms (one en suite). The flat is within easy walking distance of Clapham Junction station and is a stone’s throw from Clapham Common.

BALHAM: 020 8673 4377 lets.bal@marshandparsons.co.uk

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UK buyers find the real deal at Nine Elms embassy site Property surrounding Nine Elms – the site of the new US Embassy – has seen a ‘massive uplift’ in enquiries, reports estate agent Knight Frank. Increased press coverage on the 10-year plan for the area is attracting UK buyers, who were previously lagging behind the Matthew Smith, Knight international market Frank: “It’s amazing how for property off-plan much more attention the along the river. area is getting this year Structures rising compared to last” into the sky at a fast pace are attracting increasing attention at ground level, and Knight Frank reports that shrewd buyers are looking for existing property nearby rather than off-plan in Riverlight and Embassy Quarter. “We have seen a large number of buyers enquiring about our properties in St George Wharf and Chelsea Bridge Wharf, and period property along Prince of Wales Drive, which has views of the park,” says Matthew Smith, head of Knight Frank Riverside and Battersea. “I take several calls a week with enquiries about Battersea Power Station and Nine Elms and the projected uplift over the next decade,” says Smith. “The area set back from Nine Elms and the existing property is where the real deals are when comparing prices. Sellers are getting top prices but buyers are still getting a great deal. Everyone is happy”. “It’s amazing how much more attention the area is getting this year compared to last. This includes all types of property, from one-beds to five-bed penthouses, although certainly two to three-beds up to £1.5m are getting the most attention.”

Catwalk fundraiser A catwalk display of autumn and winter collections raised around £1525 for Trinity Hospice at the Siena Fashion Show, sponsored by Savills Wandsworth. Clothes boutique Siena and Olivier’s Lounge – in conjunction with accessory store Siena Additions – of Bellevue Road hosted their bi-annual fashion show at The Althorp in October.

Christmas colour Colourful competition entries from the pupils of Belleville Primary School will be decorating the office windows of Hamptons Battersea over Christmas. Hamptons has launched a ‘Decorate a Christmas tree’ drawing and colouring contest for children at the school. The winners will receive a deluxe art kit plus a £200 donation for the school. Jonathan Dyson, manager of Hamptons Battersea, said: “This is the perfect way to support our local schools and at the same time get everyone into the Christmas spirit.”

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Negotiator winners Foxtons has won Best National Lettings Agency of the Year, as well as Highly Commended for both National Estate Agency of the Year and Innovator of the Year, at the prestigious Negotiator Awards 2012. Judged by a panel of experts, the Negotiator Awards identify, reward and celebrate excellence, entrepreneurship, innovation and business acumen in the estate agency sector. Top impressionist and comedian John Culshaw hosted the gala presentation night at the Hilton Park Lane. Foxtons also won seven trophies at the International Property Awards and Digital Impact Awards. At another glittering event at London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square, Foxtons was named Best London Real Estate Agency, Best UK Real Estate Agency, Best London Website, Best UK Website, and Highly Commended for Best Real Estate Agency Marketing and Best London Lettings Agency. At the Digital Impact Awards, the Foxtons website won silver for Best Use of Digital in the Property Sector. The company has now collected a total of 23 awards this year.

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Wrap up warm and visit Ruskin Park on Denmark Hill for a Winter Extravaganza market by Petermans estate agents on 8 December. A fundraiser for St Christopher’s Hospice, the event from 11am to 3pm will include a choir and other live music, food and craft stalls, bar, and Santa’s Grotto.

New Year’s move Clare Neville takes over as head of Lettings at Savills Battersea on 1 January after previously working in the Clapham office. Clare has more than eight years of experience in the property industry and has been involved in many transactions in Clapham and Battersea, from apartments to large family homes.

Design masterclass Learn how to become your own interior stylist by taking a Saturday masterclass at the Saatchi Gallery in the King’s Road, Chelsea. London Property Makeover’s Karen Stones, pictured, is running Interior Design Classes at the gallery on 24 November and 12 January. Book your place (£60) on www. londonpropertymakeover.com.

The market has been a curate’s egg (good in parts) this year: the beginning saw lots of transactions between £2m and £3m, the middle was very active between £950,000 and £1.25m, and now we are seeing the top end active again. Our business is well up on last year. The rise in transactions translates to a 40 per cent increase compared to 2011. We believe stability in prices, new policy measures (such as the Bank of England’s Funding for Lending Scheme to keep mortgage rates down), and demand outstripping supply have led to more confident and positive sentiments among buyers. We anticipate a good end to 2012 despite some challenging circumstances. We expect an increase in buyers registering in 2013 as many held back this year from committing to a move. We also expect vendors’ and purchasers’ opinions on value to be more closely aligned than they have been for many years. Danny Hardy, sales manager of Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward Battersea We anticipate a slowing of the market as we head towards Christmas, although with the excellent buyer levels and pent-up demand we should see a strong finish to 2012. We have seen a spike in activity levels over the autumn period, with a significant number of new sales being agreed. Buyer levels remain good with an active pool of motivated buyers ready to make a move as soon as a suitable property becomes available. Upward pressure on prices remains largely driven by the lack of stock and any remaining good quality instructions are being quickly snapped up.

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Bursting with character Substantial property Mount Ephraim Lane SW16 A five bedroom, two bathroom home that has been beautifully renovated and stylishly designed. It would be the perfect family home situated close to Tooting Bec Common and surrounded by large homes in a wonderful family orientated area. The property is in immaculate condition, is extremely sizeable and has a beautiful garden.

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Tooting 020 8767 0522 Wandsworth 020 8875 8899 Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077 Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

Ideal for a family

Immaculate home Weir Road SW12 A gorgeous four bedroom family home located near to central Balham that is presented in excellent order throughout. The property benefits from four double bedrooms, a large kitchen breakfast room, double reception room, two bathrooms and an attractive garden.

ÂŁ795Â per week

BALHAM 020 8675 6565

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Four bedrooms Knowsley Road SW11 Perfectly located and in fantastic internal order this four bedroom family home is close to Clapham Junction mainline station and also Battersea Park. The property has been lovingly looked after by the current owners and properties in such lovely condition are rare to the lettings market. A wonderful property.

ÂŁ750Â per week BATTERSEA 020 7924 2255

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Balham 020 8675 6565 Battersea 020 7924 2255 Earlsfield 020 8971 7070 Putney Open 2012 Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522 Wandsworth 020 8875 8899 Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077 Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

Fabulous location

Simply stunning Swaby Road SW18

Simply stunning. Jacksons are proud to bring to the market this lovely flat on the ever popular Swaby Road. The property comprises of two genuine double bedrooms, attractive lounge, modern fitted kitchen with breakfast bar, modern bathroom suite and door to a private rear garden. The flat is very nicely decorated and superbly maintained. Situated close to all local shops, bars and Earlsfield train station. Must be viewed.

ÂŁ427 per week EARLSFIELD 020 8971 7070

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Jerningham Road, SE14

ÂŁ1,000,000

Demure, detached and utterly delicious 4/5 bed, 3 bath, 2/3 reception house in the leafy Telegraph Hill Conservation Area. Wired ready for Sky+, video entry, tv points to all bedrooms, meadow garden, first floor terrace, external lighting, bicycle shed and secure off-street parking. Set beyond electronic gates and being chain free.

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Boat Race crews warm up at the end of your garden Watch the two rival crews warming up on the Thames for the rowing challenge of their lives in the epic annual University Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge. The crews go through their paces on the river towards Wandsworth in the anxious moments before lining up below Putney Bridge. At the starter’s signal, they set off upstream ahead of a flotilla of motorised boats carrying officials, police, sponsors and camera crews. Starting point for the four-and-a-quarter-mile course is opposite the University Stone set into the embankment towpath on the western side of Putney Bridge. You can see all the frenzied action leading up to the start from the back windows and 100ft rear garden of a six-bedroom house for sale on Putney’s Deodar Road, east of Sir Joseph Bazalgette’s fivearched granite bridge. Modernised and extended, this 3795 sq ft home backing onto the Thames has superb views east and west along the river. Space at every level has been arranged to maximise the outlook, which also takes in Fulham and Hurlingham Club Gardens on the opposite riverbank. With a 30ft front driveway and off-street parking for two cars, the house has an impressive double reception and river-view terrace. It also includes another front

reception, dining room and wine room, master bedroom with river balcony, top floor balcony, and potential to add an extra floor for another en suite bedroom. For many years Deodar Road was the home of Roy Plomley (1914-1985), creator and original presenter of BBC Radio’s Desert Island Discs, who lived a few doors away at No 91. By Bob Stonebridge Deodar Road, Putney SW15, £3.85m, Warren Putney 020 8780 1100

“This superbly extended and modernised six-bedroom house is situated in an extremely rare position, with a 100ft garden that directly backs onto the Thames” Alex Nathanson, Warren Putney

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Designs on Downton The Edwardian Country House, acclaimed Channel 4 reality TV series first aired in 2002, saw the OlliffCooper family and 12 volunteers recreate life at the dawn of the 20th century. For three months they turned back the clock to discover exactly how it felt to be masters and servants living and working upstairs and down in a country house in the year 1910. An Edwardian country house for sale in Kingston upon Thames was built in 1911, and the current owners are only its third family since then. It may not be quite as grandiose as Downton Abbey (recent third ITV series was set in 1920), but it offers almost 5850 sq ft of upstairs and downstairs space set in 0.8 lush green acres. The seven-bedroom property on Renfrew Road, part of the private Coombe Estate, is named Camelot but there are no known links to King Arthur at this Edwardian home. The ground floor alone has almost 3000 sq ft of space including a wide entrance hall, four receptions and an extended family kitchen with plenty of space for a round table. A TV and media room and a thermostatically controlled wine cellar are on the lower ground floor, and the first floor master bedroom has a dressing room, en suite bathroom, and a terrace overlooking the gardens. Surrounding two sides of the house, the gardens feature wide lawns with floral borders, a woodland pathway, formal areas and an ornamental pond. A detached double garage has a studio apartment above, and the house stands behind electric wooden gates. By Bob Stonebridge Camelot, Renfrew Road, Kingston upon Thames KT2, guide price £5.5m, Savills 020 8971 8111

“Camelot is a wonderful example of an Edwardian country house with spacious rooms and fabulous lateral accommodation” Clive Moon, Savills Wimbledon

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Looking out at the Shard, St Paul’s and St George’s The golden weathervane on the classical church spire of St George the Martyr will tell you the wind direction, and the church clock below it will give you the time. This historic church, said to be London’s first named after brave St George, is on view from the windows and wraparound balcony of a 12th floor apartment at Borough’s Empire Square West. Among the other major London landmarks to look out for on the skyline in the sweeping 180-degree views from Empire Square are St Paul’s Cathedral, Canary Wharf tower, the Shard, and the London Eye. The air-conditioned property has 783 sq ft of inside space that includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a reception room with floor-to-ceiling windows, and a separate kitchen. The apartment also has 24-hour concierge services,

underground parking, and no onward chain. Attractions on the doorstep in this popular area of the South Bank include Borough Market, the Tate Modern, Southwark Cathedral, the Golden Hinde, and Clink Prison. Nearby Vinopolis offers three acres of wine, food and specialist events. For those not inclined to walk over a bridge into the City, transport options include London Bridge main line station and tube (Jubilee and Northern Lines), Borough Station (Northern Line), and the boat services at Bankside and London Bridge. By Bob Stonebridge Empire Square West, Empire Square, Long Lane, Borough SE1, £825,000, Hamptons 020 7407 3173

“This stunning twelfth floor two-bedroom apartment has views of London’s most prominent landmarks including St Paul’s, the Shard, Canary Wharf and the London Eye” Helen Penfold, Hamptons

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DICK WHITTINGTON GOES BOLLYWOOD TARA THEATRE, EARLSFIELD 5 DEC – 5 JAN Writer and broadcaster Hardeep Singh Kohli teams up with Tara for another Indian-flavoured panto. Daljit Whittington hears the streets of Mumbai are paved with gold. www.tara-arts.com

GET ALADDIN LANDOR THEATRE, CLAPHAM

7 DEC – 6 JAN Filthier than a late-night takeaway and sweeter than satay sauce, prepare for raucous action served by ‘London’s most popular adult panto team’. Don’t take the kiddies. www.landortheatre.co.uk

SNOW WHITE NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE

7 DEC – 13 JAN Priscilla Presley, ex-wife of Elvis and star of the Dallas TV series and The Naked Gun movies, makes her panto and London stage debut as the Wicked Queen. Such a night. www.atgtickets.com/venues/wimbledon

CINDERELLA BROADWAY THEATRE, CATFORD

15 DEC – 6 JAN Celebrating this theatre’s 80th anniversary is the fairest panto of them all, starring children’s TV legend Floella Benjamin with Andrew Hayden Smith and John Lyons. www.broadwaytheatre.org.uk

23 NOV – 16 FEB Kenneth Grahame’s classic story of friendship and bravery is reinvented for five to 11-year-olds, with several Watch with Baby performances so your littlest won’t miss out. www.polkatheatre.com

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What and where was your first London home?

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What do you consider your greatest achievement? In my working life, building a successful and thriving lettings business in South-West London. Outside work, possibly coming first in class in the 2011 Fastnet yacht race

Favourite open space in London? Wimbledon Common. I grew up there, building tree-houses and going for long bike rides at weekends.

West Dulwich, SE21 020 3397 1155 East Dulwich, SE22 020 3397 1144 Honor Oak, SE23 020 3397 1166

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Which living person do you most admire and why? Martin Johnson â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a true leader.

What is your most treasured possession? My collection of wine.

What is your favourite book? To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.

What is your guiltiest pleasure? Romcom movies.

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It’s rock ‘n’ roll! Architects add a new top floor, side extension and full basement to a tired house Between the Commons Homes in the smartest parts of South-West London are becoming ever more sophisticated. Long gone are the days when a humble oddjobber with a shovel and a rusty old van turned up to renovate a rundown property. This month’s project in Wandsworth is a fine example, showing off the combined skills of architectural, interiors and construction practice Minale and Minale. The Notting Hill-based firm, which is just about to move its workshop and offices under one roof in Battersea, took a tired Between-the-Commons house in Hillier Road and expanded and updated it. Now the new improved four-storey version has a master bedroom suite with walk-in dressing area and en suite bathroom, four other bedrooms, three bathrooms, kitchen and family room, media room and wine cellar. “The property wasn’t a complete wreck, but it was in a tired state and hadn’t been extended, a rare commodity in this area,” explains Massimo Minale, partner with Sebastian Mann at Minale and Minale. This wasn’t the company’s first foray into a project like this in the neighbourhood, as it had rejuvenated a similar-sized house in parallel Devereux Road a year before. “We extended the Hillier Road home to the

same extent, adding a new top floor, side extension and full basement the whole length of the house,” adds Minale. “We replicated the earlier house by about 80 per cent, but we added a few extra gems this time round. It’s a bit more rock ‘n’ roll with a glass wine cellar, more glazing for the light-well to admit more light, and big aluminium sliding doors that are easier to use than the wooden bi-fold variety.” Minale and his team worked hard to reinstate Victorian features such as panelling, coving and cornicing in the living and double reception rooms, and hallways. English chevron oak flooring was also laid and darker colours applied in these traditional 19th century spaces, while the style of the extensions is more modern and clean. “Our philosophy is to make one-offs instead of building something neutral simply to attract the biggest audience. We like our homes to be more boutique and special. As we’re architects and designers foremost, we have to love the house we’re working on,” suggests Minale. The house is decked out with bespoke furniture made by the company and art specially selected at

“This is the highest standard renovation we’ve ever seen” Austin Thorogood, John Thorogood

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galleries, which people can buy. “It’s a more interesting lifestyle than getting things off a factory floor,” Minale explains. As well as the high quality of design and attention to detail, the house is immensely practical too. “If there’s space for a cupboard, we put it in, and we make all our fitted furniture.” Selling agent Austin Thorogood from John Thorogood says it can be expensive engaging a specialist firm to dig out a basement. “It’s more cost effective and carries less risk buying a house like this where everything’s been done impeccably. This is the highest standard renovation we’ve ever seen. And another big plus is you’re in the catchment area of highlyrated Honeywell School.” By Cheryl Markosky Hillier Road, Clapham SW11, £1,795,000, John Thorogood 020 7228 7474

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More options

Money market rates continue to fall as the Government’s Funding for Lending scheme gives lenders a cheaper alternative to the usual wholesale markets. As this cheaper money filters through, lenders continue to cut their fixed-rate mortgages in particular. The best choice of deal and lowest rates remain available to those with hefty deposits. Tesco Bank has released a two-year fix below 2 per cent, and the Chelsea has a five-year fix sub-3 per cent (40 per cent and 30 per cent deposit required respectively). The picture is increasingly positive for those with smaller deposits too, as rates at 85, 90 and 95 per cent loan-to-value deals have also fallen in price. According to the Council of Mortgage Lenders, the average deposit put down by a first-time buyer is just under 20 per cent, so this latest move will help first-time buyers, as well as trapped secondsteppers looking to move to a bigger family home.

To fix or not to fix is still the question, says Duncan Farmer

Mark Harris, SPF Private Clients

PREDICTING AN UPSURGE Gross remortgage lending is down by 37 per cent on last year – to its lowest level since 1999 – but a report by remortgage specialist LMS says this is to be expected as interest rates are currently at a historic low level, and many people, especially those on standard variable rates, are benefitting from this. “However, we believe that borrowers have been holding back and will start to take advantage of the current very attractive three per cent deals offered by lenders such as HSBC, Leeds Building Society and The Cooperative,” says Andy Knee, managing director of LMS. “Indeed, by the end of the year, we believe that we will start to see an upsurge as people look to secure their mortgage repayment before an uncertain 2013.”

News that the UK economy has emerged from its double-dip recession and that house prices rose by as much as 7 per cent this month was marred only by the news that the Financial Services Authority’s Mortgage Market Review is to introduce tighter lending criteria. The latter fact is almost irrelevant. Anyone who’s tried to take out a mortgage in the past five years knows only too well how that the lenders have long been making potential borrowers jump through hoops. Elsewhere, there was more good news as Tesco launched the cheapest fixedrate loan on the market and other lenders have been cutting their own fixed rates. Ray Boulger, of broker John Charcol, says that while the Government’s muchvaunted Funding for Lending Scheme has been taken up by relatively few banks (the application is painfully slow and complicated), it has helped bring down the wholesale cost of borrowing. “Despite very limited draw down of the Funding for Lending Scheme so far, the scheme is already having a significant impact on the cost of funds and this has been reflected in progressively lower mortgage rates since the scheme was announced as a result, particularly on fixed rates,” says Boulger. “At its current level of 0.57 percentage

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points three-month Libor is just over half a point lower than when Funding for Lending was announced, and swap rates are at all times lows, with two-year swaps at 0.71 points and five-year swaps at 1.01 percentage points. The knowledge that FLS is available also appears to have impacted on many lenders’ appetites for new lending, even before they draw down funds.” This news has not only improved the flow of cash and the cost of borrowing but also gives homebuyers more options. Anybody buying a house or remortgaging has greater choice, but must decide whether to fix and if so for how long. Boulger says there is little difference between the best rates on two, three and five-year fixes, although longer term fixes are significantly more expensive. “Furthermore, if one takes a twoyear fix and factors in additional fees to refinance in two years’ time, the difference becomes even smaller and in some cases disappears,” he says. “Therefore we believe that in general five-year fixes continue to offer the best value for those wanting a fixed-rate mortgage, provided that having early repayment charges for five years is not expected to be a problem.” Whatever borrowers decide, it is worth bearing in mind that the best two, three and fixed rates are cheaper than most new tracker and discount loans.

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Currency on the move European investors who see the London property market as a safe haven have been taking advantage of the current strength of sterling against the euro and reserving pounds even before they have found a house to buy. Currency movements mean that buying a £500,000 London home with euros would now cost an extra £33,000 compared with a year earlier. As a result, says Raphaels Bank, a growing number of Greeks, Italians and Spaniards are buying forward contracts to take advantage of the pound’s strength and to protect themselves against future fluctuations. “The increasing interest in buying abroad has been marked over the last couple of months in particular and a forward contract allows purchasers to lock in the rate while it is good with just a 5 per cent deposit,” says Nathan Cheema, Corporate Dealer Manager at Raphaels Bank. “For example, a £10,000 forward contract will just need an upfront deposit of £500. This tends to be the favoured option for people moving overseas who have a mortgage or a set time period to complete the purchase as they can lock their costs in for up to 12 months.”

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Finding the right product There were very few surprises in the FSA’s Mortgage Market Review (MMR), especially as lenders have already imposed tighter criteria for prospective borrowers, but there was a welcome recommendation. When the proposals take effect, lenders must advise borrowers which loan is most suitable for their individual circumstances. “This will add to borrower protection and is clear recognition of the important role of independent mortgage advisers who counsel borrowers as to the most suitable product for their needs from across the market,” says Brian Murphy, head of lending at Mortgage Advice Bureau. “It’s also great news for all those existing borrowers who’ve been trapped by tighter affordability requirements – the so-called mortgage prisoners. With immediate effect lenders have been told to use their judgement on affordability requirements for borrowers with a good payment history, which will prevent them offering less favourable interest rates or other terms and allow more borrowers to remortgage and even move lender.”

YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE.

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Reversionary Rate

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Max. LTV

HLC

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Discount off SVR for 24 months

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£195 booking fee. £800 arrangement fee

£90

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n/a

3.3%

75%

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New homes update Special report by John East, Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward land and new homes director Building on the increased activity in new-build construction in 2011, 2012 continues to be an exciting and productive year. The number of new developments we are showcasing across London is up 40 per cent on the same time last year, and the current market signs are that this upward trend is set to continue well into 2013. Developers are proactively responding to this demand and as a result, buyer registrations for new homes are also up by 27 per cent. Sales activity and demand for buyers remains strong and we saw little interruption in the market from the events taking place over the summer. South West London remains a popular choice among buyers as the large areas of open space, convenient transport links and comprehensive local amenities make it a great place for investment. Confidence in buying off-plan is ever increasing, with unit reservations being secured soon after launch. Camberwell Row in Camberwell saw 90 per cent of units reserved and Park Hill in Clapham saw 50 per cent of units reserved since launch this year. New to the autumn market are

14 new apartments at The Edge in Southfields offering one and two bedrooms starting at £295,000, and 52 new homes at Fusion in Tooting offering one and two-bed apartments starting at £222,500. Early indications as a result of the reservations are that these will both be a huge success. In addition to these developments, other schemes in the area include The Quadrangle in Tooting, Aubyn Square in Putney, and Arragon Gardens in Streatham. Buying off-plan results in a number of advantages and is a popular choice. It allows more time and flexibility, as the buyer doesn’t need to move in straight away. Making an early reservation ensures that often you can be involved in decisions on the selection of finishings and fixtures of your home, while bespoke developers at the upper end of the market will often work with you to create a tailored interior design scheme. Our buyers are always impressed by the 10-year NHBC guarantee, or equivalent, which comes as standard and gives owners long-term assurance and a direction for redress in the event that anything should go wrong. In addition, their new home is usually equipped with the latest appliances, which is always a huge treat.

Tooting Fusion Fusion is a new development of contemporary one, two and three-bedroom apartments standing less than a third of a mile from Tooting Broadway. Walking distance from Tooting High Street, the homes on Garratt Lane offer versatile living space that includes high quality kitchens featuring a single oven, hob, hood, integrated fridge-freezer, freestanding washer-dryer, and wooden flooring. Fusion, Garratt Lane, Tooting SW17, from £222,500, Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward 020 8222 7200

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New horizon Embassy Gardens, launched officially at the end of September, is a totally new riverside neighbourhood under way next to the new US Embassy site at Nine Elms. This landmark development by Ballymore will see the creation of nearly 2000 new homes, landscaped gardens, riverfront walk, boutique hotel, new bars and restaurants, and 130,000 sq ft of shopping space. It forms part of the Nine Elms regeneration area, a key element in the Mayor’s London Plan, with 16,000 new homes planned and an employment capacity exceeding 25,000. Total investment in the area is expected to reach £10 billion. Embassy Gardens is due to welcome its first residents in 2015, two years before the opening of the new US Embassy. The development will form a ‘horseshoe’ around the embassy, which is moving for the first time in more than 80 years. In 2016, a Northern Line extension with two new underground stations will offer journey times of less than 15 minutes to the West End and the City. There are also plans for a pedestrian bridge connecting Vauxhall to Pimlico. Delivering views of Westminster to the east, Chelsea and Pimlico to the north and Battersea

Power Station to the west, Embassy Gardens will feature luxury suites, one and two-bedroom apartments, and threebedroom penthouses rising to 19 storeys. Developer Ballymore is also creating a five-star, resort-style experience for residents with 24-hour concierge services and the EG:LE (pronounced Eagle) private residents’ club. Split over three levels, the club will include a hydrotherapy spa, indoor and outdoor pool, gym and health club, business centre and library, cinema and yoga studio. www.embassygardens.com

“Nine Elms is quite possibly the last time the capital will see the creation of such a completely new district, built where none existed before” Sir Terry Farrell, architect

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The ideal locaTion For relaxed, modern ciTy living

Final release of Four bedroom townhouses from £1,500,000* Approx 2,800 sq ft of living space offering outstanding value at £536 per sq ft. • Easy walking distance to Denmark Hill and Peckham Rye railway stations with direct links to central London in just 12 minutes**

• State of the art open plan kitchen and conservatory to selected plots

• Will benefit from London Underground’s extension of the East London line to Denmark Hill, due for completion in 2012

• Second floor devoted to a luxurious master suite

• Enviable location: bars, restaurants cafés and high street stores within easy walking distance

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Pretoria Road, Furzedown, SW16 ÂŁ675,000 A lovely extended period family home situated in the popular Furzedown area close to good local schools and transport links. The accommodation comprises four bedrooms, large kitchen/breakfast room, reception room, utility room, family bathroom, two en suite shower rooms and a private rear garden. Freehold. Tooting 020 8767 1400 Email sto@kfh.co.uk

Garfield Road, Wimbledon, SW19 ÂŁ529,950 A beautifully presented mid terraced period house directly overlooking the leafy open expanse of Garfield Park. This marvellous property boasts an open plan double reception room, modern fitted kitchen, study area, utility/ cloakroom, two double bedrooms, bathroom and a private rear garden. Freehold. Wimbledon 020 8944 4000 Email swm@kfh.co.uk

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Jeffrey’s Road, Stockwell, SW4 £1,365 pcm An immaculately presented one bedroom period flat in Stockwell offering lovely wooden floors, large reception room and fully fitted kitchen. This property is conveniently located for local shops and Stockwell underground station and Wandsworth Road train station. Furnished. Kennington 020 7582 4040 Email lke@kfh.co.uk

Salford Road, Balham, SW2 £1,650 pcm A superbly presented two double bedroom ground floor conversion apartment conveniently located in the heart of Telford Park close to the amenities of Streatham Hill and Balham. Available now. Furnished. Streatham 020 8769 3337 Email lst@kfh.co.uk

Hepdon Mews, Tooting, SW17 £2,200 pcm A very well presented three double bedroom newly built townhouse with an en suite bathroom, downstairs WC and private garden located in a private gated development. Furnished. Tooting 020 8767 2666 Email lto@kfh.co.uk

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Wandsworth: With gardens front and rear, four-bedroom terraced house has been refurbished and extended. Savills 020 8877 1222

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£725,000

Windsor: Close to Windsor Park and Ascot, this threebedroom redbrick cottage was built around 1884. Knight Frank 01344 624732

the sticks

£699,950

At Sheraton Law in Clapham Old Town you will ﬁnd a very professional attentive service tailor made to your individual requirements. This has been so for over the 30 years that we have been successfully dealing in properties around the Clapham, Battersea, Balham and Brixton areas. Sheraton Law is a specialist ﬁrm of estate agents with an expert knowledge of the Clapham and surrounding areas. We don’t believe in the commission fuelled culture of multi branch corporate agents but believe instead in traditional values of courtesy, integrity and attention mixed with the latest advances in technology to provide an unparalleled service attaining the optimum results for you the Client. For more information: sheratonlaw.com ■ 020 7627 5566

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Surrey: Renovated and extended family house in Merstham village, near Reigate, stands on a third-of-an-acre plot. Savills 01737 230200

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Wandsworth Battersea Kennington Putney Wimbledon Southfields Balham Clapham Tooting Streatham Barnes Coombe Hill Earlsfield

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£975,000

The Downs

A very well presented end of terrace town house located on this quiet private road within walking distance of Wimbledon Village. This four bedroom home features an integral garage suitable for conversion, and a well proportioned south facing garden.

Kenilworth Avenue

A superb family house, situated in this sought after residential road within easy reach of Wimbledon Park District Line Tube station and amenities. Also close by are the highly regarded Bishop Gilpin School, Wimbledon Park and Wimbledon Village.

020 8946 1000

£1,395,000

Worple Avenue

A beautifully renovated and extended Edwardian semi detached property conveniently located within walking distance of Wimbledon Village, Wimbledon Town and Raynes Park. This elegant family home also benefits from an impressive landscaped rear garden, off road parking and a myriad of period features.

£1,825,000

020 8946 1000

Wimbledon Village

£1,350,000

An exceptional ground floor apartment in an imposing period building located in the heart of Wimbledon Village. Extending to over 2,000 square feet the property affords light, space and character with exceptionally high ceilings and period features complemented by landscaped communal gardens.

020 8946 1000

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Wimbledon 020 8542 6600

Raynes Park 020 8946 3000

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Exclusive location by the Common Set in a delightful semi-rural location next to the Royal Wimbledon Golf Course and Wimbledon Common, this attractively appointed detached family house forms part of a small and exclusive gated development. The house, with seven bedrooms and six bathrooms, is one of only nine, discreetly located in this delightfully secluded and private enclave. This particular house arguably enjoys the most private setting of all in the development. The impressive kitchen features Systemat lacquered units with polished Caesar stone worktops, Miele appliances and Mercury range cooker. The bathrooms have white porcelain sanitary ware with Zucchetti and Fantini chrome fittings, Majestic frameless glass shower doors, black American vanity units with polished Riva stone tops, and polished stainless steel heated towel rails.

Central heating and hot water is provided by a self-condensing, energyefficient boiler with underfloor heating to the ground and first floors. Both hot and cold water systems are pressurised to give exceptional flow rates. Flooring throughout is a mixture of solid Cotswold stone to the ground floor, neutral 100 per cent BouclĂŠ carpets elsewhere, and Riva stone tiles in the bathrooms. Neutrally decorated throughout, the house includes a good-sized and mature south-facing landscaped garden with a large deck-style terrace and a balcony terrace off the master bedroom. It also has a garage and offers the potential to build a side extension. Cedar Park Gardens, Wimbledon Common SW19, price on application, Robert Holmes & Co 020 8947 9833

The Wimbledon Village specialists with over 30 years of experience, and substantial knowledge of the South London property market, providing a friendly, flexible service to clients in order to make moving home a positive experience. Robert Holmes & Company has earned its reputation by providing a bespoke approach to estate agency, offering clients an independent and distinctly personal service tailored to individual requirements. Specialising in the sale and letting of high calibre residential property primarily within Wimbledon, Coombe and the surrounding areas.

Wimbledon Village 020 8947 9833

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Wimbledon £3,750,000 A brand new classically-styled and luxuriously appointed residence situated on the highly regarded Drax Estate within a short walk of Wimbledon Common Elegant reception rooms • super kitchen/breakfast/dining/sitting room • fabulous leisure space including gym and games/tv rooms • 7 bedrooms • 6 bathrooms • southerly garden • gated drive 82 Robert Holmes Sales DPS 1

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Wimbledon £2,675,000 A brand new, superbly appointed residence located in a quiet residential road within easy reach of Wimbledon Common, mainline transport, excellent schools and shops Drawing room • reception room • superb kitchen/dining/family room • 6 bedrooms • 4 bath/shower rooms • south facing garden • gated drive

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Wimbledon Village

£3,850,000

Wimbledon Common

£3,500,000

A superbly appointed brand new residence in a delightful enclave overlooking a green 5 bedrooms • 5 bath/shower rooms (3 e/s) • landscaped gardens • driveway parking

Unique period home with garage annexe accommodation adjacent to Wimbledon Common 2/3 reception rooms • 5 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms • lovely gardens • heated swimming pool

Wimbledon £3,475,000

Wimbledon

Handsome and substantial period house located between the Village and the town centre 6 bedrooms • 6 bath/shower rooms • super kitchen/family room • large garden • gated drive

An elegant period house with generous and versatile accommodation near the Common 5 bedrooms • 3 bath/shower rooms • 3 reception rooms • west facing garden • driveway parking

Wimbledon Common

Wimbledon Village

£3,950,000

In a unique semi-rural location next to the Common and the Royal Wimbledon Golf Course 7 bedrooms • 6 bathrooms • super kitchen • stone floors • south facing garden • garage

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£2,850,000

A fabulous contemporary home with generous accommodation close to the Village 6 bedrooms • 4 bath/shower rooms • super open plan kitchen • southerly garden • garage

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Wimbledon Village

£2,600 pcm

Wimbledon Common

£P.O.A

Delightful 2nd floor, 3 bedroom apartment forming part of this sought after private residence. 3 Beds • 2 Baths • 2 Reception Rooms • Kitchen • Parking

A completely refurbished detached single-storey cottage in a picturesque woodland. 2/3 Beds • 1 Bath • Reception Room • Kitchen • Gardens • Parking

West Wimbledon

Wimbledon Village

£3,500 pcm

£3,600 pcm

A substantial detached family house which backs onto Wimbledon Common. 4 Beds • 2 Baths • 3 Reception Rooms • Kitchen • Garden/Patio • Parking

In a sought after location with far reaching views betwixt town and village. 3 Beds • 2 Baths • Reception Room • Eat-in Kitchen • Private Garden • Garage and Parking

Wimbledon Village

£4,000 pcm

A stunning cottage a stone’s throw from Wimbledon Common and the Village High street. 2 Beds • 2 Baths • Double Aspect Reception Room • Study • Eat-in kitchen

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£8,000 pcm

Delightful unfurnished family home in a small development alongside Wimbledon Common. 5 Beds • 3 Baths • Reception Room • Kitchen/Family Room • Conservatory • Double Garage/Parking

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£2,000,000 Freehold

Honeywell Road

An extremely rare opportunity to acquire this double fronted detached house situated just off Northcote Road. The house has been in the same family for over thirty years and offers the incoming purchaser the opportunity to extend and design the interior to suit their own taste and needs. Four double bedrooms • Kitchen / breakfast room • Reception room • Dining room • Two bathrooms • One en-suite bathroom • Study • Utility • Garden • Solar PV panels

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Broomwood Road £1,100,000 Freehold

This attractive four bedroom family house has been completely re-furbished by the present owners, and boasts a tremendous sense of light and space throughout. Three double bedrooms • One single bedroom • One family bathroom • One ensuite bath and shower room • Dressing room • Kitchen/ breakfast room • Double reception room • Downstairs W/C • Garden

Mallinson Road

£850,000 Freehold Positioned on this highly sought after street between the commons, is this superb three bedroom property arranged over three floors. Three bedrooms • Double reception room • Kitchen • Downstairs W/C • One family bathroom • One en-suite shower room • Dressing room • South facing garden

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Rusham Road

£1,950 per week

Five/six double bedrooms • Two reception rooms • Kitchen/ breakfast room • Cinema room • Utility room • Two w/c’s • Four bath/shower rooms • Office/studio/wine store • Bike store • Sunken patio • Garden • Off street parking for three cars • Unfurnished

Marney Road

£850 per week

Four double bedrooms • Single bedroom/study • Double reception room • Kitchen/breakfast room • 2 bathrooms • En suite bathroom • Cellar • Garden • Unfurnished

Loxley Road

£1,165 per week

Five double bedrooms • Double reception room • Kitchen/ dining room • Utility • Ground floor W/C • Two family bathrooms • En Suite bathroom • Garden • Summer house • Utility Room • Unfurnished

Mallinson Road

£700 per week

Three double bedrooms • Double reception room • Kitchen/ breakfast room • Bathroom • Garden • Unfurnished

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Wroughton Road

£675 per week

Three double bedrooms • Open plan kitchen/reception room • Study • En suite shower room • Bathroom • Shower room • Furnished

Southside Quarter

£650 per week

Two double bedrooms • Reception room • Open plan kitchen • En suite bathroom • Shower room • Terrace • Parking space • Unfurnished

Webbs Road

£650 per week

Three double bedrooms • En suite shower room • Family bathroom • Open plan kitchen recption room • South West facing roof terrace • Unfurnished

Clapham Common Northside £375 per week Double bedroom • Reception room • Kitchen • Bathroom • Communal garden • Unfurnished

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FOR SALE

KELMSCOTT ROAD Between The Commons SW11 £1,525,000 | Freehold This exceptional Victorian family house (c.2000 sq ft) has been the subject of an outstanding programme of contemporary renovation throughout and is now presented in immaculate condition, combining high-quality finishes, cutting-edge design and a carefully considered layout, including a superb master suite and a 24’ kitchen. It is situated in prime territory off Northcote Road and Wandsworth Common, half a mile from Clapham Junction. and very close to the highly sought-after state schools, Belleville, Honeywell and Bolingbroke Academy. • Entrance Hall • Double Reception Room • 24’ Kitchen/Family Room • Cellar/Utility Room • 4 Double Bedrooms • 4 Bath/Shower rooms • Master Bedroom

• En Suite Dressing / Shower Room • Modern Landscaped Garden • London Borough of Wandsworth • Residents’ Parking • 2045 SQ.FT / 190 SQ.M (inc. storage)

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WANDSWORTH HOUSE Wandsworth SW18 £3,000,000 | Freehold This magnificent Grade II-listed Georgian property (approx. 5000 sq ft), dating from 1680, has grand proportions and an intriguing history. With off-street parking for several cars and a wonderful rear garden, this is an exceptional and unique family home. The property is the former home of the late cricketing legend Alf Gover who played for England and ran an indoor cricketing school from an industrial shed behind the house, tutoring West Indies cricketers Viv Richards, Gary Sobers and Brian Lara amongst others. • Front Garden • Driveway • Off-Street Parking for several cars • Separate Entrance for Lower Floor • Entrance Hall • Three Reception Rooms

• Kitchen/Breakfast Room • 7 Bedrooms • Study • 5 Bath/Shower Rooms • Wine Vault • 45’ x 28’ Rear Garden • 4975 SQ.FT / 462.2 SQ.M

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HARRODS HOME A totally remodelled second floor apartment in William Hunt Mansions overlooks the central roof gardens of the Grade II listed former Harrods warehouse. The two-bedroom, twoparking-space property in the Harrods Village waterfront development features a reception with a wall of windows looking out onto the roof gardens. An L-shaped west-facing terrace provides covered entertaining space. William Hunt Mansions, Harrods Village, Barnes SW13, guide price £1,495,000, Savills 020 8939 6900

CONTEMPORARY LIVING

Back to the village school A two-bedroom duplex apartment at The Village in Battersea is set on the first and second floors of a converted school building. Finished to an ‘excellent’ standard, the contemporary home off Amies Street features a huge open reception with a soaring ceiling and doubleheight windows. The modern kitchen has space for dining and a utility area. Living space includes a master bedroom with en suite shower room, bathroom, guest cloakroom, and

a mezzanine-level storage area. The property also has gated off-street parking. Nearby are the shops, bars and restaurants of Lavender Hill, St John’s Road and Battersea Park Road, and the open spaces of Clapham Common and Battersea Park. The Village, Amies Street, Battersea SW11, £1.15m, Foxtons 020 7801 1111

Time for an update Many of the homes on Frewin Road have been renovated and extended in recent years. This one hasn’t and is ready for a new owner to make their own mark on the property. In need of updating and with no forward chain, the four-bedroom semi close to Wandsworth Common offers the potential to create extra space by extending both on the ground floor and in the loft. The 1717 sq ft house is set back from the road behind a front garden, and its ground floor has a kitchen and breakfast room, dining room and two receptions: the front reception has a bay window and the other opens out into a 62ft rear garden. Frewin Road, Wandsworth SW18, £1.4m, Trindle Rymer Irens 020 8767 2222

Light and height to the max High ceilings and walls of glass combine to create impressive contemporary living spaces at a renovated detached house close to Richmond Park. The five-bedroom property in Ullswater Close, Kingston Vale offers open plan entertaining spaces designed to maximise light and volume. A triple-height entrance hall leads to the main reception and on to the open plan kitchen and dining area. Rear and side double-glazed sliding doors frame a garden complete with decking and water feature. Also on the ground floor are second reception room, study and guest cloakroom. The five double bedrooms are on the two floors above: three with en suite bathrooms and two sharing a Jack and Jill bathroom. The property includes off-street parking. Ullswater Close, Kingston Vale SW15, guide price £2.25m, Knight Frank 020 8946 0026

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Frewin Road, SW18 £1,400,000 Freehold A rare opportunity to acquire a family home on one of the most sought after roads in the Magdalen Estate. Now in need of updating and extending (subject to the usual consents), this semi-detached house is for sale free of any forward chain.

Nevis Road, SW17 £545,000 Share of Freehold

Hosack Road, SW17 £575,000 Share of Freehold

A delightful two double bedroom flat with charming sitting room, its own front door and west facing garden.

Immaculately presented first floor purpose built Victorian maisonette with two double bedrooms and garden.

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Streathbourne Road, SW17 ÂŁ1,650,000 Freehold This impressive and elegant three storey Victorian family home, situated within the Heaver Estate, offers exceptionally well balanced accommodation including two reception rooms, an extended kitchen, five double bedrooms and a beautiful garden.

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NEWLY REFURBISHED

BATTERSEA Filled with natural light from a row of skylights, a contemporary kitchen extension reaches out towards the paved courtyard garden of a house in Broomwood Road, Battersea. Between the Commons, the updated Victorian property is said to be in ‘fantastic condition’ and features four double bedrooms, two bathrooms, a double reception, and a cellar. Total living space is more than 1750 sq ft on four floors, and there’s scope to convert the loft. Broomwood Road, Battersea SW11, £1,195,000, Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward 020 3280 3502

Golfer’s paradise Golfing legend Harry Vardon was one of the first on the fairways of Malden Golf Club when it opened at its present site in 1926. Gary Player and even Bing Crosby have also played here. Overlooking the course and its 120 acres of mature parkland in the New Malden suburbs is a newly refurbished six-bedroom detached house with off-street parking, rear patio (with water feature), and a 115ft rear garden for practising your chipping and putting. The 3640 sq ft home in Traps Lane has a doubleheight entrance hall with a fireplace, central galleried

staircase, and a cooled wine store. Reception space with walnut flooring includes a drawing room, study, cinema room, and an open plan kitchen and dining area. On the top floor, the master bedroom suite has a dressing area, en suite bathroom, and a balcony looking out across the garden and golf course. Traps Lane, New Malden KT3, £2,199,999, Hamptons 020 8946 0081

Edwardian character A generous Edwardian family house on one of the most admired roads in Wimbledon Village has a 94ft rear garden, double garage, and off-street parking for several cars on the gated front driveway. Extensive living and entertaining space on the ground floor of this 6200 sq ft detached property includes a kitchen and breakfast room with a partially glazed roof and French windows into the garden. A conservatory features a staircase rising to a mezzanine level and galleried landing with a glazed roof and a glazed door to a balcony. The ground floor also contains a reception, dining room, and study with vaulted ceiling. Marryat Road, Wimbledon Village SW19, guide price £6.85m, John D Wood 020 8944 7172

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Bramcote Road £2,500,000 A substantial period property currently arranged as two flats with planning in place to create a large detached family home. Positioned on one of West Putney’s premier roads the planning offers the purchaser the opportunity to create over 4400 sqft of award winning architect designed accommodation. The house is approached via a carriage driveway and proposed plans open the house out on to a 70ft plus private garden. Plans can be viewed at our offices or online on the Wandsworth planning database, application number: 2012/3673. Planning permission to create: Over 4,400 Sq Ft Of Accommodation • Entrance Hall • Two Reception Rooms • Study/Reception Three • Open Plan • Kitchen/Family/Playroom • Utility Room • Cloakroom • Master Bedroom Suite • Five Further Double Bedrooms • Family Bathroom • Three Shower Rooms ( Two EnSuite) • Basement • Large Garden • Carriage Driveway

Holmbush Road £2,500,000 A superbly presented double fronted detached Victorian family house in a popular residential area. The house has been extended and comprehensively modernised by the current owners. Bright and spacious reception space on the ground floor is complimented by a generous master suite and four further well proportioned bedrooms on the upper floors. To the front of the house there is provision to park a car off -street and to the rear a delightful, wide,60 ft garden with an open southerly aspect. Master Bedroom Suite inc Dressing Room and Ensuite Bathroom • Four Further Double Bedrooms • Three Bathrooms • Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room • Drawing Room • Study/Playroom • Cloakroom • Utility Room • Front And Rear Gardens • Off Street Parking

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Rossdale Road

£1,795,000

£550,000

Freehold • Reception • Kitchen Area • Two Double Bedrooms • Bathroom • Patio • Period Features • Potential To Extend (Subject To The Necessary Consent) • Sought After Location

Disraeli Road

Werter Road

£325,000

Central Putney Location • Large Reception Room • Double Bedroom • Modern Bathroom • Kitchen • Shared Garden • Spectacular Views • Share Of Freehold • No Onward Chain

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Quill Lane

Edwardian Freehold House • Semi-Detached • Six Double Bedrooms • 78 West Facing Garden • Two Bathrooms • Kitchen • Three Reception Rooms • Cellar • Loft Storage • Potential To Extend (Subject To The Necessary Consents) • Period Features

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Reception Room • South West Facing Roof Terrace • Two Double Bedrooms With Built In Wardrobes • Kitchen • Bathroom • Cellar Storage Unit • Convenient Central Location

Tel: 020 8780 1100 lettings@warrenputney.co.uk

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Mexfield Road

£2,990 pcm Unfurnished

Erpingham Road

£6,950 pcm Unfurnished

Completely Refurbished Family House • Double Reception Room • Kitchen/ Dining Room • Four Bedrooms • Three Bathrooms • Guest WC • Private Garden • Superb Location • Available Now

Spectacular Semi Detached Period House • Drawing Room • Kitchen/Dining/ Family Room • Orangery • Six Bedrooms • Three Bathrooms • Private Garden • Guest WC • Utility Room • Cellar • Off-Street Parking • Easy Access To High Street

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Erpingham Road

£1,650 pcm Furnished

Recently Refurbished Flat • Two Double Bedrooms • Large Reception Room • Stunning Kitchen • Luxury Bathroom • Separate WC • Off-Street Parking • Garage (By Separate Negotiation) • Close To High Street • 4th December 2012

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£3,700 pcm Unfurnished

Semi Detached House • Entrance Hallway • Two Reception Rooms • Modern Kitchen/Dining Room • Five Bedrooms • Three Bathrooms (One En Suite) • Guest WC • Utility Room • Cellar • Private Garden • Off-Street Parking • Easy Access To High Street, River & Lower Richmond Road • Late December Early January 2013

Tel: 020 8780 1100 lettings@warrenputney.co.uk

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Broomwood Road, SW11

£920 Per Week

Stunning five double bedroom, three bathroom Victorian family house with south facing garden situated in the ever popular ‘between the commons’ area. The property is located just moments from Clapham common west side and also the plentiful amenities that Northcote Road and Battersea Rise have to offer.

020 7228 2378

Mossbury Road, SW11

£675 Per Week

Altenburg Gardens, SW11

£550 Per Week

Newly refurbished three double bedroom Victorian terraced house, situated within moments of Clapham Junction. Finished to a high specification throughout the property boasts double aspect reception room with wooden flooring, modern fitted kitchen, three double bedrooms and a large bathroom with separate bath and shower.

Stunning two double bedroom ground floor garden apartment situated on one of Battersea’s finest roads. The property is presented to a very high standard and briefly comprises lovely reception room with superb open plan kitchen and byfolding doors leading on to private decked garden, two double bedrooms, modern bathroom with shower and utility area.

020 7228 2378

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Altenburg Gardens, SW11

£1,285,000 Freehold

This spacious Victorian family house on a premier road in Battersea is offered to the market in good decorative order and with no onward chain. Having been well maintained over the years the house is nicely presented throughout and benefits from several notable features including fireplaces, high ceilings and period tiling. Downstairs is a double reception room with bay window and access to the rear garden, an extended Harvey Jones kitchen/diner with granite work surfaces, cellar and a west facing rear garden. The first floor has a large master bedroom with built in wardrobes, bay window and small balcony, two further double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, a family bathroom and a west facing roof terrace. The second floor has a fourth double bedroom, again with fitted wardrobes and a second bathroom. The house has a large loft space which could be converted to create a further bedroom(s) and bathroom (STPP). Due to the style of the property and its close proximity to many local amenities and transport links Altenburg Gardens is regarded as a premier road locally. Ideally located for Battersea Rise, the Northcote Road, the green open spaces of Clapham Common and the transport links of Clapham Junction station. This means the house is only a short distance from a vast array of bars, restaurants, transport links and parks.

020 7228 2278

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www.bushells.com Strathleven Road, SW2 £439,950 This delightful ‘half house’ has been beautifully kept throughout by it’s current owners. Set over two floors, the property comprises; two double bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, opening onto a private garden and two separate reception areas.

Clapham Office Tel: 020 7627 8084

Wix’s Lane, SW4 £599,950 This delightful three bedroom maisonette is situated in one of SW4’s most desirable locations. With it’s own private garden, the property has been well kept throughout and comprises; three double bedrooms, bathroom, living room and kitchen/diner.

Clapham Office Tel: 020 7627 8084

Branksome Road, SW2 £235,000 This one bedroom flat is located on the first floor of a Victorian conversion, well situated for both the Victorian and Northern tube line. In good condition throughout, the property comprises; bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living room.

Clapham Office Tel: 020 7627 8084

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www.bushells.com Woodbourne Avenue, SW16 £875 per week A superb completely refurbished large four double bedroom house located on a popular residential road. The property offers a brand new fully fitted kitchen with two generously sized reception rooms. The bedrooms are all large double rooms with the added bonus of two bathrooms. The property also features a private large garden, off street parking and internet points in all bedrooms. Perfect for a professional family. Balham Office Tel: 020 8772 1001

Strathleven Road, SW2 £390 per week Extremely well presented two double bedroom Victorian half house located on a residential road, close to both Clapham North and Brixton Underground stations. Benefits include oak wood floors to the reception and dining room, and a private patio garden.

Clapham Office Tel: 020 7501 0454

Brixton Road, SW9 £300 per week Extremely spacious one bedroom flat situated on the top floor of a grand Georgian building; centrally located for Brixton. This property benefits from a modern kitchen and bathroom, a large reception with dining area and lots of storage throughout.

Clapham Office Tel: 020 7501 0454

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FIELD & SONS Surveyors, Valuers & Estate Agents Est. 1804

KENNINGTON ROAD, KENNINGTON SE11

Kennington Office (020) 7840 0666 www.fieldandsons.co.uk

Guide price £1,695,000

A beautifully restored and modernised Grade II listed five storey Georgian house located in this handsome sought after late eighteenth century terrace which is set back from the road by a York stone paved garden. This stunning home has been meticulously maintained and is now surely one of the finest houses currently available in Kennington. Arranged over five floors with a drawing room, dining room, sitting room, bespoke ‘Smallbone’ kitchen, master bedroom with luxurious bathroom, four further double bedrooms, bathroom and shower room. Smart technology throughout including sound, data, cable and communication system. To the rear is a stunning landscaped garden with terrace, patio and water feature.

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Kennington Office

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Surveyors, Valuers & Estate Agents Est. 1804

Guide Price £975,000

A substantial mid terraced three storey Georgian house which has the feel of a country house located directly overlooking beautiful Cleaver Square. This unique property was formerly two houses so now has the benefit of a large double rear garden, fantastic entertaining space and six good size bedrooms. Cleaver Square is considered to be Kennington’s prime residential square and highly sought after.

A superb four storey mid terraced four bedroom Victorian house located in this sought after road within the Stockwell Park Conservation Area and just a few minutes walk to Stockwell underground station. This bright house has been beautifully refurbished throughout to create a lovely family home and retains many original features, to the rear is a delightful good size garden with lawn and patio areas.

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CLEAVER SQUARE, KENNINGTON SE11 Guide Price £1,800,000

LANSDOWNE WAY, STOCKWELL SW8 Guide Price £725,000

TEMPLAR STREET, CAMBERWELL SE5 Guide Price £925,000

PRIORY GROVE, STOCKWELL SW8 Guide Price £745,000

A pretty three storey flat fronted Georgian house which has been newly refurbished throughout to an exceptionally high standard. This two/three bedroom house has many fine features with solid oak parquet floors, superb kitchen/dining room, double glazed sash windows and marble fireplaces. To the rear is a large 112’ garden with sandstone paved patio areas and lawn with raised beds.

A substantial mid terraced bay fronted Victorian house located on this quiet side street adjacent to sought after and beautiful Myatts Field Park. The house retains many original features throughout with masses of character and spacious entertaining rooms. Templar Street is located within easy walking distance of excellent local amenities in Camberwell Green.

A delightful and very pretty three bedroom double fronted Victorian house with much charm and character and stunning open views over Larkhall Park. The house retains many lovely original features and has been modernised throughout. Priory Grove is located within a short walk of Stockwell underground station and excellent local amenities.

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CLAYLANDS ROAD, OVAL SW8

Guide Price £650,000

A pretty flat fronted Early Victorian two bedroom mid terraced house which now requires complete modernisation throughout to create a lovely home. The house which has not been on the market in over 60 years and still retains many original features with a good size garden to the rear. Claylands Road is a popular road within a short walk of Oval underground station.

OFFLEY ROAD, OVAL SW9

Guide Price £359,950

A beautifully presented one double bedroom flat in this converted Victorian house with a very pretty rear garden and own private front entrance. The flat has been designed throughout with much flair and has bright spacious rooms with a luxury fully integrated kitchen and smart bathroom. Located just a short walk to Oval underground station, Kennington Park, excellent local amenities and a popular weekly farmers market at the end of the road!

HERALDS PLACE, KENNINGTON SE11 Guide Price £287,500

WATERLOO ROAD, WATERLOO SE1 Guide Price £1,175,000

BRIXTON ROAD, STOCKWELL SW9 Guide Price £925,000

A very appealing one double bedroom flat on the second floor of this purpose built small block. Heralds Place is a most sought after mews development with underground secure parking and a communal garden and is located within walking distance of three underground stations, excellent local amenities Waterloo and Westminster.

A split level two bedroom penthouse apartment within this converted industrial building close to Waterloo Station. Large open plan reception room/kitchen and a terrace with views of the Shard. On the upper floor are the master suite, guest bedroom and study area. Close to the South Bank’s major attractions, the river and numerous excellent pubs, bars and restaurants.

A substantial mid terraced Grade II listed Georgian house with a large 95’ rear garden with off street parking via a lane access and a self-contained one bedroom flat. The house has been beautifully maintained throughout with a bright contemporary interior and original features. Close to Oval underground station and excellent local amenities and transport links to the City and West End.

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£550 per week

Prima Road, Oval

3 Bedroom Flat in Oval, SW9. A beautifully presented Victorian split-level conversion flat in excess of 1100sqft. Neutral décor and period features throughout. Comprising; generous reception room with views of St Marks Church and Kennington Park, spacious eat-in kitchen and private south facing roof terrace. Situated moments from Oval Underground station and in a fantastic position for many bus links into the city. Available from mid-November on a Furnished/ Part/ Unfurnished basis.

Cormont Road, Camberwell

£590 per week

3 bedroom property in Camberwell, SE5. A spacious converted house in a Grade II Listed Building; benefitting from wellmaintained and secure gated development with a day porter. The property has many original features and benefits from three double bedrooms, en-suite with separate dressing area to master bedroom, family bathroom, utility room with ample storage, an open plan kitchen, large living room with dining area and mezzanine level study on the first floor. Available Immediately, Unfurnished.

Austral Street, Kennington

2 Bedroom property. Located in a highly desirable location leading to West Square; Field & Sons are pleased to offer to the market a split-level Victorian conversion flat comprising; a large modern eat-in kitchen with built-in appliances, spacious living room, two bedrooms, bathroom and a roof terrace. Furthermore, the property is within close proximity to Lambeth North, Elephant & Castle and Kennington Underground Stations. Furnished and available Now.

Cranworth Gardens, Oval

£365 per week

2 bedroom flat to rent in Oval, SW9. A well-presented second floor flat within a beautiful period conversion, situated on a tree-lined residential street in a sought after location and with easy access to local amenities and good transport links. The property benefits from two double bedrooms, bathroom, large reception room, separate dining room with a semi-open plan kitchen and a mature communal garden. Available early December on a furnished basis.

Kennington Road, Kennington £315 per week 1 Bedroom Flat in Kennington, SE11. Purpose built double bedroom ground floor flat in the heart of Kennington in the desirable Metro Building, which has been redecorated throughout to include new flooring. Benefits include a modern bathroom, spacious living room with direct access onto outside space, open-plan modern kitchen and a good size double bedroom. The property is situated within close proximity to Kennington and Vauxhall Stations.

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Ravensdon Street, £2,750,000 Kennington SE11 £940,000 Freehold Oare, Wiltshire FreehOld What better opportunity could arise this side of Christmas? a tour around substantial bedroom, refurbished house isonbroadly one of An extraordinary and individual modern country house in Take a stunning location.this Built originallythree in 1962 for therecently artist John Merton,Victorian Pound House Kennington’s mostand premier streets. Palladian in style is a wide, single storey building with large windows over looking the gardens. It was extended in 1978 to include a garden room and a

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Cleaver Square, Kennington SE11 £1,200,000 Freehold Oare, Wiltshire £2,750,000 FreehOld A rare opportunityand to purchase a charming Georgian house on possibly sought afterartist garden square. If location is paramount, period An extraordinary individual modern country house in occurs a stunning location.South Built London’s originallymost in 1962 for the John Merton, Pound House is broadly features and lots of entertaining key, then we have what you have waiting Palladian in style and is a wide, space single is storey building with just large windows overbeen looking the for. gardens. It was extended in 1978 to include a garden room and a

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St. George Wharf, Vauxhall £695,000 Leasehold Oare, Wiltshire £2,750,000SW8 FreehOld A stunning two bedroom apartment on thecountry third floor of Drake House, Stlocation. Georges’s Wharf. The flat boastsfor modern open planMerton, living, two bathrooms, An extraordinary and individual modern house in a stunning Built originally in 1962 the artist John Pound House isbalcony broadlyand river views.in style and is a wide, single storey building with large windows over looking the gardens. It was extended in 1978 to include a garden room and a Palladian

large studio complex including a workshop and dark room . The property currently has very high ceilings and brick parapets surrounding the roof which has No onward chain | Excellent decorative order | 743 Sq Ft | Amazing river views | Excellent local amenities | Close to public transport

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Ravensdon Street, ÂŁ2,750,000 Kennington SE11 ÂŁPOA Freehold Oare, Wiltshire FreehOld Situated in the heart Kennington on a beautiful lined you will find this substantial four Victorian family home. This Pound fabulous property also An extraordinary andofindividual modern countrytree house in street a stunning location. Built originally in storey 1962 for the artist John Merton, House is broadly benefits from planning to fully openbuilding the lower ground also potential to acquire an extension the rear in garden. is also an option to purchase Palladian in style and ispermission a wide, single storey with largefloor, windows over looking the gardens. It was to extended 1978 There to include a garden room and a a one studio bedroom flat, adjacent to the house, could be incorporated used ascurrently a grannyhas flat.very high ceilings and brick parapets surrounding the roof which has large complex including a workshop and dark room . The or property

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Churchbury House,£2,750,000 Wimbledon Common, SW19 £3,500,000 Freehold Oare, Wiltshire FreehOld An elegant and substantial period modern residence situated at theinend of a secluded private in a picturesque setting on the edge of Wimbledon Common. This unique extraordinary and individual country house a stunning location. Builtdrive originally in 1962 for the artist John Merton, Pound House is broadly property within short single walk ofstorey the Windmill, oflarge Wimbledon’s andthe within an easy of the Village. The to house occupies a generous plotaof Palladianisinlocated style and is aawide, buildingone with windowslandmarks over looking gardens. It reach was extended in 1978 include a garden room and just half an acre including with extensive walled gardens, heated swimming pool and a detached garage annexe with a useful studio flat above. the roof which has largeunder studio complex a workshop and darkaroom . The property currently has very high ceilings and brick parapets surrounding

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Dell Walk, Coombeside, New Malden, KT3 £925,000 Freehold Oare, Wiltshire £2,750,000 FreehOld Tucked away in a and leafyindividual cul-de-sac, this 4 bedroom detached provides excellent Withthe a large reception room, adjoining An extraordinary modern country house in ahome stunning location. Builtentertaining originally inspace. 1962 for artistthrough John Merton, Pound House is broadly conservatory and and a separate dining room you will be spoilt choice where over to entertain you will find master fullyroom fitted and a Palladian in style is a wide, single storey building withforlarge windows lookingyour the guests. gardens.Upstairs It was extended in a1978 to bedroom include a with garden wardrobes one wall and en-suite, threeand further double and a separate family Mature aresurrounding hedged withthe yews allowing large studioalong complex including a workshop darklarge room . Thebedrooms property currently has very highbathroom. ceilings and brickgardens parapets roof which you has the privacy to enjoy some peace and quiet, yet you can be in the city in 35 minutes with New Malden station just five minutes’ walk away. good storage space. 4 beds | 2 reception | 2 bathrooms Garden | Off Street Parking Four bedrooms | fourrooms bathrooms | garden| Study room | Conservatory hall | drawing| room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land

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Sternhold Avenue, ÂŁ2,750,000 SW2 ÂŁ800,000 Freehold Oare, Wiltshire FreehOld A and spacious Victorian house with ahouse perfect of peace and quiet within very easy for reach localJohn transport at Streatham Hill and Balham. The Anbright extraordinary and classic individual modern country in blend a stunning location. Builtyet originally in 1962 theofartist Merton, Pound House is broadly warm and in inviting interior up tostorey date kitchen/dining bi-folding tothe the gardens. terraced garden whilst retaining much of the period charm andand detail. Palladian style and is aoffers wide,an single building with room large with windows over doors looking It was extended in 1978 to include a garden room a

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Brixton Water Lane,ÂŁ2,750,000 Brixton FreehOld SW2 ÂŁ2,950 pcm Oare, Wiltshire Overlooking Brockwell Park, this large (over 2000sq.ft.) Georgian family location. home is full of originally charm andinoriginal features. Ideally located, walking the heart of An extraordinary and individual modern country house in a stunning Built 1962 for the artist John Merton, Pounddistance House istobroadly Brixton, to the local school, Brixton tube and Hill station. Palladianclose in style and is aprimary wide, single storey building withHerne large windows over looking the gardens. It was extended in 1978 to include a garden room and a

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Home Alleyn A double-fronted detached period house in Alleyn Park is surrounded by extensive lush grounds featuring a front garden and a 146ft landscaped rear garden. With 3350 sq ft of living space on two floors, the property in this popular residential road in Dulwich has four bedrooms – all on the first floor – including the master suite with dressing room and bathroom. On the ground floor, the reception room, dining room and family room all open out into the garden greenery. This level also includes a separate bespoke kitchen, study, wine cellar, and utility room. The property offers a granny annexe, a garage and

storeroom, and parking space for several cars on the front driveway. Nearest stations are Sydenham Hill, West Dulwich, and Gypsy Hill. Alleyn Park, Dulwich SE21, £2.45m, Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward 020 8299 4499

Gated development close to Common Close to Dulwich Village and Dulwich College, a fivebedroom detached house is part of a private gated development in Hambledon Place. The 2870 sq ft home includes two reception rooms, a kitchen and dining room, a family bathroom and two en suites. It also has a double garage and extensive private gardens. Hambledon Place runs off Dulwich Common close to Dulwich & Sydenham Hill Golf Club, between playing fields and the mill pond. West Dulwich is the nearest station. Hambledon Place, Dulwich SE21, £2.35m, Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward 020 8299 4499

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Alderton Road SE24

£564,950 Freehold

Bushey Hill Road SE5

£749,000 Freehold

This well presented, newly refurbished three bedroom Victorian end of terrace comes to the market chain free. Located in a quiet residential road the property boasts spacious accommodation and good sized front and rear gardens.

This versatile home would suit a wide range of buyers. With accommodation over three floors, the property offers seven bedrooms, five bathrooms, 40’10” kitchen/breakfast room and two separate receptions.

Ferndene Road SE24

Fawnbrake Avenue SE24

£619,950 Freehold

This unique three bedroom house sits on the ever popular Ferndene Road. With wonderful views of Ruskin Park and beyond, the property benefits from a large living area and drive in garage.

Herne Hill

Dulwich

Brixton

Camberwell

£475,000 Leasehold

This beautiful two/three bedroom period conversion offers versatile accommodation and sits within a prime location.

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Champion Grove, SE5

£1,250,000

Regal Regency style villa in spectacular spot on Champion Grove. 3 double bedrooms, bathroom plus shower room, 2 receptions and a very stylish garden room; large garden, utility and wonderful 70ft garden. Semi-detached, close to Denmark Hill trains, great schools and presented chain free. If you’re drawn to a period home with a thoroughly contemporary interior, we would suggest you see this. These villas on Champion Grove were built in the 1840’s in the Regency style as a homage to Sir Claude Champion de Crespigny. The de Crespigny family were Hugenots who entertained Prince Regent on their estate near Love Walk/de Crespigny Park. Camberwell was then being bought into as fashionable daps and dandies were buying into its fresh air, clean water and proximity to the City (note CamberWELL; the area was named after its well).

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Camberwell Grove, SE5

ÂŁ1,395,000

Haute couture 5 bedroom Georgian townhouse on Camberwellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest street. The property has plenty of original features including wood panelling to the hallway, original ceilings & fireplaces, a charming kitchen/breakfast room, 2 exquisite bathrooms, rear roof terrace where you can sip your G & T in the evening and admire the London skyline, chic courtyard garden and super-elegant interior. Find it in a wonderful conservation area close to Zone 2 trains at Denmark Hill (soon to enjoy East London Line services).

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Property of the Month Dulwich Office

Hindmans Road, SE22

ÂŁ529,950 Freehold

A family home that ticks all the boxes! Located in the heart of East Dulwich and moments away from Lordship Lane and North Cross Road is this superb 3 bedroom house that really has it all! Well laid out accommodation, sunny west facing reception room leading to a beautifully landscaped garden, three good sized bedrooms, a family bathroom, downstairs WC, a fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room and off street parking! The nearest transportation consists of good bus routes on Lordship Lane and Barry Road and East Dulwich is the nearest station which has regular trains to London Bridge. The vendors are in a complete chain and are ready to move. Viewing is highly recommended!

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Dulwich Office

Barry Road, SE22

£1,250,000 Freehold

Enchanting double fronted Victorian house that is offered to the market in move in condition. The house has just been subject to a careful refurbishment bringing dark and unloved rooms back to life. The accommodation includes 3 enormous reception rooms, a morning/breakfast room and plenty of bedrooms with a teenage den or au pair space too.

Tyrrell Road, SE22

£750,000 Freehold

Malfort Road, SE5

£699,950 Freehold

£725,000 Freehold

Prepared to be impressed with this handsome period town house situated in one of our favourite streets in East Dulwich, though only moments from the hustle and bustle of Lordship Lane. Having been overhauled by the current owners, the property offers pristine accommodation including a double reception room, an extended kitchen/breakfast room with modern units and double doors to an al fresco friendly decked rear garden.

Saddlers Court, SE22

£249,950Share of Freehold

High spec and ready to move into! This beautifully refurbished, spacious one bedroom ground floor flat has it all! Newly fitted kitchen and bathroom, double bedroom, reception room with sole, direct access to communal gardens. Saddlers Court is located off Ferris Road, within close proximity to the famous North Cross Road with its array of boutique shops and cafe’s and Peckham Rye Park is just around the corner. Chain Free!

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This stunning Victorian townhouse makes a great family home! The house offers well laid out accommodation over three floors. A lovely kitchen/reception room leading to the private rear patio garden, a utility room with a shower and separate WC on the ground floor, a bright reception room on the first floor with a bedroom and family bathroom plus the master bedroom and 2 further bedrooms on the top floor.

Silvester Road, SE22

Located on a quiet street close to East Dulwich station is this utterly lovely 4/5 bedroom double fronted Victorian house which is offered to the market in show home condition. Having been the subject of a first class refurbishment, this house is ideal for a family or professional couple. The house offers 3 reception rooms, 4 double bedrooms, a handy study, 2 bathrooms and breathtaking views from a great loft extension.

Beckwith Road, SE24

£575,000 Leasehold

Occupying half of this handsome Victorian house is this lovely 2 double bedroom split level garden flat. The flat retains many period features such as a working feature fireplace in the main reception room. There is a handy dining area leading to a kitchen and both reception rooms have solid wooden floors. Beckwith Road is close to both North Dulwich and Herne Hill rail stations, Dulwich Village and Dulwich/Brockwell Park. The property is sold as CHAIN FREE!

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Property of the Month Honor Oak Park Office

Hengrave Road, SE23

ÂŁ1,350,000 Freehold

Nearly 4,000 square feet is this HUGE semi-detached double fronted house. Set in a very quiet residential road in between Honor Oak and East Dulwich this property has seven good size double bedrooms, three receptions, kitchen and three bathrooms. The layout is set out over three floors and the rear overlooks an amazing 100ft well maintained garden and fantastic views. To the front there is enough space for at least five cars for parking. Lots of original features and the property is in very good condition. Another benefit is that you will be within close proximity to Honor Oak Park train station.

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Honor Oak Park Office

Brockley View, SE23

£340,000 Share of Freehold

A fantastic spacious three bedroom Victorian conversion maisonette with your own private entrance. This property is like a tardis and has a huge amount of space throughout. To the front there is a light bright reception room with a massive kitchen/ breakfast room next door. To the rear there are three large double bedrooms and a family bathroom with separate wc. There is a side access to your own private rear garden.

Bovill Road, SE23

Honeyfield Mews, SE23

£279,000 Freehold

St. Germans Road, SE23

£205,000 Leasehold

Honor Oak Road, SE23

If you are looking for a first time buy, rather than go for a leasehold flat with an expensive service charge, take a look at this FREEHOLD, modern 3 bedroom house with OFF STREET PARKING and a private south facing rear garden. The house has been newly refurbished to a good standard throughout and is ready to move into! Comes complete with appliances in the fully fitted kitchen which is big enough to have a table in too! Chain free and ready to move into!

A superb 2 bedroom ground floor flat with direct access to communal gardens in this well maintained block with off street parking that is available on a first come first serve basis. The property is well proportioned with a good size reception room, fully fitted kitchen, a family bathroom and 2 double bedrooms. St Germans Road is conveniently located between Honor Oak, Forest Hill and Catford rail stations. The flat will be sold with a brand new 99yr lease and the service charge is only £84pcm.

£355,000 Freehold

In the very popular and desirable area of Honor Oak Park is this nicely presented two bedroom terraced half house. Comprising two separate receptions, kitchen, two double bedrooms and an upstairs family bathroom. Externally there is a well maintained private garden. This property also benefits from being within close proximity to Honor Oak Park Train Station and is within a catchment area to some good local schools.

£219,950 Share of Freehold

Extremely well presented is this fabulous two bedroom second floor conversion flat. Comprising two bedrooms, a spacious lounge with room for dining area, modern fitted kitchen and bathroom. Externally there is a communal garden and an allocated parking space for one car. Within close proximity to Honor Oak and Catford Bridge stations.

£280,000 Leasehold

Extremely spacious is this fabulous two bedroom ground floor purpose built flat. Set in a secure gated development this property comprises two good size double bedrooms, a spacious lounge/dining room, kitchen and bathroom with white suite. Externally there are well maintained communal gardens. Within close proximity to Honor Oak and Forest Hill Train Stations. Vacant with no onward chain.

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Chancellor Grove, SE21

ÂŁ599,950 Freehold

Simply stunning period property set within a sought-after residential area. This generous three bedroom property offers ample living space and is beautifully presented throughout. Arranged over three floors the property comprises bright reception room with fireplace and wooden shutters, spacious kitchen and dining room, three bedrooms and bathroom. Further benefits include a separate utility room, loft room which is ripe (STPP) for conversion to create a further bedroom suite and downstairs WC. Chancellor Grove is a popular residential road well-placed for an excellent choice of local amenities, transport links and great schools.

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

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West Dulwich Office

Rosendale Road, SE21

£269,950 Share of Freehold

Park Hall Road, SE21

£429,000 Share of Freehold

An absolutely stunning split level conversion flat set within a delightful period property. The spacious accommodation comprises three bedrooms, double reception room, kitchen and bathroom. Park Hall road is approx. 1/2 mile from West Dulwich station for trains to Victoria (rush-hour service to Blackfriars). The property is within walking distance of Dulwich College and DCPS.

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A superb one bedroom period conversion located on this popular road in West Dulwich. The accommodation comprises large bay fronted living room, good size double bedroom, shower room, well equipped kitchen and storage room. There is a large, private west facing garden. Situated within easy reach of West Dulwich and Dulwich Village with excellent rail links into London from nearby West Dulwich (Victoria) and Tulse Hill (London Bridge and Blackfriars). NO ONWARD CHAIN.

South Croxted Road, SE21 £435,000 Share of Freehold

Clive Road, SE21

£635,000

We are delighted to offer to the market this recently refurbished detached three bedroom Victorian house. The accommodation comprises open plan kitchen/dining room, utility room and separate double aspect lounge on the ground floor. Three double bedrooms, study and bathroom can be found on the first floor. There is a large rear garden and off street parking to the front for two cars.

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Beautifully presented first floor flat set in a handsome semi-detached Victorian house. The property comprises three double bedrooms, large reception room with original wooden floors, kitchen, bathroom with shower and separate WC. The loft is ripe for conversion (SSTP of course). South Croxted Road is a popular residential road wellplaced for an excellent choice of local amenities, transport links and great schools.

Cloisters Court, SE19

£120,000 Leasehold

This is a spacious two bedroom flat on the first floor of a well maintained retirement complex. The property comprises bright and spacious reception room, well equipped kitchen, two good sized bedrooms and bathroom. Externally there is residents parking and pleasant communal grounds. The property is within easy reach of Crystal Palace and Anerley stations. Please note, you must be over 55 years of age to live in this development.

St. Julian’s Farm Road, SE27

A truly stunning semi-detached period property in one of the area’s most prestigious roads. A large entrance hall welcomes you with a sweeping banister that will whisk you to the first floor. The ground floor comprises two reception rooms with period detailing and a modern kitchen/breakfast room which overlooks the beautifully manicured rear garden which extends to approx 60 ft. Upstairs there are 5 bedrooms (one en suite) and a family bathroom.

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lettings lowdown CLAPHAM The modern fitted kitchen has granite worktops and the reception contains a feature fireplace at a twobedroom flat on Windmill Drive, overlooking Clapham Common. The property includes two bathrooms (one en suite). Windmill Drive, Clapham SW4, ÂŁ410 per week furnished, Palace Gate Lettings 020 7720 5588

Charles Weller of Palace Gate Lettings reports The lettings market has had a bit of a rollercoaster year and has not followed the usual seasonal trends we typically see, particularly during the summer months. We saw a busy start to 2012, with demand far outstripping supply. This proved beneficial to landlords, who were still able to see rents rising, but difficult for tenants, who were having to move fast to secure properties. As we moved towards the summer (not that we had one), demand started to fluctuate between April and June and then slowed until September. We usually see a significant increase in tenants registering during July and August, as families move and settle before the new academic year and postgraduates come to London to take up their placements. However, this proved to be unusually slow this year, most likely due to the Olympics, and fewer graduate placements being offered. There was a late flurry of activity through September and October, which bolstered the market and steadied rents before the gradual slowdown heading towards Christmas. As for the great expectations for huge rental demands for the Olympics, this didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite materialise, at least not in South-West London. We did, however, have numerous tentative enquiries from prospective local homeowners contemplating a short-term let to

escape the anticipated chaos during the Olympics, which never happened. It has ultimately been a very positive year for all four of our offices, with rents increasing and more landlords investing in buy-to-let property. Despite a delayed summer rush, demand has been good on the whole, with rents starting off strong and levelling out towards the tail end of the year. The family house market has probably been less consistent. Again, where there was a strong start to the year until July, we then noticed that demand receded and landlords were having to reduce rents and wait longer to find suitable tenants. This, I am sure, will change and improve once we head into the New Year. As for any advice, landlords should always ensure properties are well maintained and well presented to achieve the best possible rents and avoid any vacant periods. If you are considering investing in a buy-to-let, location, condition and size are the key elements to weigh up, as these will always be important factors in achieving the best rents and future capital growth. Finally, I am confident (famous last words coming up) that 2013 will prove to be another good year for the rental market with rents still increasing, although possibly not to the extent we have seen over the last couple of years.

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WANDSWORTH Set in a quiet residential location, a flat in Godley Road, Wandsworth, offers two double bedrooms, a modern bathroom and a paved garden. It also has a reception and a modern fitted kitchen. Godley Road, Wandsworth SW18, £318 per week furnished, Palace Gate Lettings 020 8879 6205

Barry is very handy for Lordship Lane Recently refurbished and said to be in ‘exceptional’ condition throughout, a one-bedroom flat in residential East Dulwich offers high-quality fixtures and fittings and a 12ft private garden. The ground floor property in Barry Road has a double bedroom, modern bathroom, bright reception, and fully fitted kitchen that opens out into the garden.

Barry Road is handy for both Lordship Lane and Peckham Rye Common, and the nearest transport is East Dulwich Station. Barry Road, East Dulwich SE22, £300 per week, Foxtons Dulwich 020 8613 6200

Common and garden A four-bedroom, four-bathroom house close to Clapham Common features a double reception and an extended kitchen. With three floors of living space plus a cellar, the property in Winsham Grove offers a generous kitchen and reception area that open out into a rear garden. There’s also a courtyard on the ground floor. Winsham Grove, Battersea SW11, £925 per week unfurnished, Hamptons 020 7924 2170

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Balham

74 Balham High Road SW12  020 8772 1001  balham@bushells.com

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

www.marshandparsons.co.uk

98–100 Northcote Road, SW11 6QW  020 7411 9965  battersea@hamptons-int.com www.hamptons.co.uk

145 St John's Hill, Battersea SW11  020 7228 5390  battersea@living-london.net

www.living-london.net

www.bushells.com

11–13 Bedford Hill, Balham SW12 9ET  020 8618 4013  balham@hamptons-int.com www.hamptons.co.uk

115 Balham High Road SW12  020 8675 6565  info@jacksonsestateagents.com

www.jacksonsestateagents.com

52 Barnes High Street SW13 9LN  020 8939 6900  scarline@savills.com

174A Lavender Hill SW11  020 7924 2255  info@jacksonsestateagents.com

www.savills.com

www.jacksonsestateagents.com

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

www.palacegateestates.co.uk

Battersea

501 Battersea Park Road SW11  020 7228 0171  bat.sales@johndwood.co.uk

495 Battersea Park Rd, SW11 4LW  020 7228 2629  info@acquireonline.co.uk

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

www.savills.com

www.johndwood.co.uk

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THRESHER OWEN Estate Agents

Lettings - 80 Balham High Road SW12  020 8675 5050  balham@palacegatesestates.co.uk

www.palacegatesestates.co.uk

198 Lavender Hill, Battersea SW11  020 7924 2777  manager.battersea@bairstowevescountrywide.co.uk

www.marshandparsons.co.uk

www.samuelestates.com

Barnes

www.thresherowen.co.uk

241 Lavender Hill SW11  020 7223 6565  battersea@bushells.com

242 Battersea Park Road, SW11 3BP  020 7924 1944  sbp@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

Clapham

5 Clapham Common South Side SW4  020 7627 8084  clapham@bushells.com

www.bushells.com

Knight Frank 253 Lavender Hill Battersea SW11  020 7228 2278  dturner@featherstoneleigh.co.uk

www.featherstoneleigh.co.uk

7a Albion Riverside, Hester Road, Battersea Park, SW11 4AJ  020 3597 7670  battersea@knightfrank.co.uk www.knightfrank.co.uk

Knight Frank 67 Barnes High Street, Barnes SW13 9LD  020 8658 7344  barnes@hamptons-int.com www.hamptons.co.uk

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38 Balham Hill SW12 9EL  020 8673 4666  mark@samuelsestates.com

Management Services

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

108 Northcote Road, SW11 6QP  020 7228 2666  sbc@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

www.bairstoweves.co.uk

45 Balham Hill SW12  020 8673 4377  balham_sales@marshandparsons.co.uk

Letting Specialists

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

www.first-union.co.uk

Knight Frank Riverside, 7a Albion Riverside, 8 Hester Road SW11 4AX  020 3597 7670  matthew.smith@knightfrank.co.uk www.knightfrank.co.uk/riverside

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

www.hamptons.co.uk

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

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

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OLIVER BURN

Earlsfield

Kennington

Exceeding expectations

362 Clapham Road SW9  020 7622 1121  info@oliverburn.com

www.oliverburn.com

FIELD & SONS Surveyors, Valuers & Estate Agents Est. 1804

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

www.jacksonsestateagents.com

Lettings - 1 The Polygon SW4  020 7720 5588  clapham@palacegateestates.co.uk

www.palacegateestates.co.uk

Sales - 323 Kennington Road SE11  020 7840 0666  kennington@fieldandsons.co.uk

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Surveyors, Valuers & Estate Agents Est. 1804

Lettings - 323 Kennington Road SE11  020 7840 0666  kennington@fieldandsons.co.uk

94 Lordship Lane SE22  020 8299 6066  dulwichlet@bushells.com

www.bushells.co.uk

1-3 Old Town SW12  020 7627 5566  clapham@sheratonlaw.com

63-65 Herne Hill SE24  020 7733 5454  wendy@petermans.co.uk

Coombe Hill

www.petermans.co.uk

259 Coombe Lane SW20  020 8947 9393  hani@coomberesidential.com

236 Railton Road SE24 0JT  020 7501 8950  hernehill@winkworth.co.uk

www.coomberesidential.com

www.winkworth.co.uk

Dulwich Village

292-294 Kennington Road, SE11 4LD  ske@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

www.winkworth.co.uk

299 Kennington Road SE11  020 7587 0600  kennington@winkworth.co.uk

www.winkworth.co.uk

Southfields

241 Wimbledon Park Road SW18  020 8877 1000  southfields@winkworth.co.uk

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Herne Hill

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196 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SH  020 8788 9295  putney@winkworth.co.uk

www.fieldandsons.co.uk

East Dulwich

57 Nightingale Lane SW12  020 8673 9278  rchatwin@savills.com

www.savills.com

www.warrenputney.co.uk

www.fieldandsons.co.uk

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

139 Lower Richmond Road SW15  020 8780 1100  lettings@warrenputney.co.uk

Streatham

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

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Putney

143-145 Upper Richmond Road SW15  020 3195 9100 Property Management 020 3195 9130  info@jacksonsestateagents.com

1 Leigham Court Road, SW16 2ND  020 8769 8744  sst@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

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OLIVER BURN Exceeding expectations

5 Half Moon Lane SE24 9JU  020 7274 3333  info@oliverburn.com

8 Woodwarde Road, SE22  020 3397 1144  info@pickwickestates.com

www.pickwickestates.com

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

www.roybrooks.co.uk

www.oliverburn.com

Honor Oak

47 Honor Oak Park SE23  020 8699 0011/020 8291 9252  info@pickwickestates.com

www.pickwickestates.com

22 Streatham High Road SW16  020 8769 6699  streatham@winkworth.co.uk

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

www.savills.com

194 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SH  020 8780 1100  sales@warrenputney.co.uk

www.warrenputney.co.uk

www.winkworth.co.uk

Tooting

58-60 Tooting High Street, SW17 0RN  020 8767 1400  sto@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

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Tooting Bec Knight Frank 131 Northcote road SW11  020 7228 5111  battersea@ramptonbaseley.com

77 Trinity Road SW17  020 8767 0522  info@jacksonsestateagents.com

49 Wimbledon Hill Road, SW19 7QW  020 8944 4000  swm@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

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Knight Frank Lettings, 81 High Street SW19  020 8946 0026  ruth.barr@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.com

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Wandsworth

(Between the Commons)

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

50 Wimbledon Hill SW19  020 8971 3800  residential@quintonscott.co.uk

www.savills.com

24 High Street SW19  020 8971 6780  residential@quintonscott.co.uk

www.quintonscott.co.uk

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

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Wimbledon South

t Savills Waterfront 12 Huguenot Place SW18 2EW  fmoynihan@savills.com www.savills.co.uk/waterfront Savills Blue C100 M76 Y12 K68 Savills Grey C40 M10 Y0 K70 (25%)

35 High Street SW19  020 8947 9833  jcollard@robertholmes.co.uk

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507 Old York Road SW18  020 8875 8899  info@jacksonsestateagents.com

Wandsworth Common

30 Watermill Way SW19  020 8090 9000  paul@samuelsestates.com

www.jacksonsestateagents.com

www.samuelestates.com

324 Trinity Road SW18  020 8871 3033  wan.sales@johndwood.co.uk

22 Bellevue Road SW17  020 8672 9077  info@jacksonsestateagents.com

Wimbledon Village

Lettings - 11-13 Church Street SW19  020 8870 9669  di@robertholmes.co.uk

www.robertholmes.co.uk

www.jacksonsestateagents.com

www.johndwood.co.uk

Knight Frank

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

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

1 High Street SW19  020 8971 8111  cmoon@savills.com

Hampton House, High Street, SW19  020 8946 0081  wimbledon@hamptons-int.com

www.savills.com

www.hamptons.co.uk

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98–100 Northcote Road, SW11 6QW  020 7411 9965  battersea@hamptons-int.com www.hamptons.co.uk

34 Bellevue Road SW17  020 8767 2222  wandsworth@trindle-rymer-irens.com

www.trindle-rymer-irens.com

Wimbledon

37 Church Road SW19  020 8946 2930  efoley@winkworth.co.uk

6 High Street SW19  020 8946 1000  malcolm.gee@hawesandco.co.uk

www.hawesandco.co.uk

www.winkworth.co.uk

West Dulwich

Knight Frank 118 Northcote road SW11  020 7728 9292  batteresa_sales@marshandparsons.co.uk

www.marshandparsons.co.uk

53 Wimbledon Hill Road SW19  020 3195 9111  info@jacksonsestateagents.com

www.jacksonsestateagents.com

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

94 Park Hall Road SE21  020 8819 1612  info@pickwickestates.com

www.pickwickestates.com

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the last word Sam Sproston, Knight Frank partner, gives his answers to South Tell us how you joined the property industry and briefly describe your career history to date.

I joined the industry in 2001 in Clapham. Fresh from university, I was told I was a natural salesman, and I liked architecture, so estate agent seemed to fit the bill. I moved to St John’s Wood in 2003 to cut my teeth in a more internationally based market, and in 2007 heard Knight Frank were recruiting in Wandsworth. I love it here and get to sell the very best properties of all shapes and sizes. What do you enjoy most about working in this market, and what have been your highlights so far?

We specialise in family houses and we’ve had some very interesting and characterful clients over the years. From actors and artists, bankers and bakers, chefs and celebrities, there is always an intriguing conversation to be had. Highlights so far have probably been the number of successful transactions concluded for clients at over £1000 per square foot.

and half-terms during the year. It’s not so common to sell a house in a week and so more time and effort goes into marketing. How difficult is the current market for homebuyers, and what advice do you give them?

It’s tough out there for homebuyers at the moment. I’d do as many viewings as possible and try to understand local prices. Getting your finances in order is imperative to feel you can follow your gut instinct when ‘the one’ pops up. You will be better placed to act fast and not lose out. A good property will always attract buyers and so competition is likely. In your view, how does the South London market differ from other areas of London?

Having worked both north and south of the river, the main difference is the demographic of vendors and buyers. We still remain a very

domestic market south of the river, however we are seeing more and more Europeans entering the market. North of the river is much more international. In Wandsworth decisions on location can be made on proximity to schools and green open spaces, rather than post code, and based mainly around family circumstances. What are your predictions for the sales market in South London for the next few years?

A question we get asked on an almost daily basis. Hopefully we will hear soon that we are out of recession, and the market will push forward as the economy strengthens. I would expect there to be modest growth, not the double figure percentage increases of years gone by. Where, in your view, is the best place to live south of the river and why?

I grew up in Westover Road, close to Wandsworth Common, so while slightly predictable I would count this area as one of the best. I’ve also lived Between the Commons, which is fabulous for Northcote Road (pictured). I’m a real foodie and it has a great choice of shops and restaurants to feed that interest. The Commons, the schools for young families, and the quick links into town are the other obvious reason the area is so popular.

Describe the biggest challenges you face on a day-to-day basis.

Probably managing vendors’ expectations. The market moves around constantly so there are times when a house receives a lot of interest and spells when things go quiet – most commonly around the many holidays

Thirlmere Road, Tooting Common SW16 A handsome and immaculately presented detached Victorian ﬁve bedroom family house of substantial proportions with a west facing garden, oﬀ street parking and good side access. Located in a much sought after conservation area close to Tooting Common and the Lido with direct train services from the mainline station into the City. Guide price: £1,525,000 KnightFrank.co.uk/Wandsworth 020 8682 7777 wandsworth@knightfrank.com

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£349,950 Leasehold A fantastic large Victorian garden flat situated within easy reach of Clapham`s shops, bars and restaurants. This charming character flat does require some updating and STPP also has potential to extend at the rear of the property due to it having sole ownership of the whole garden. With the flat being located a few minutes’ walk from Clapham North Underground this is a must see for any first time buyer or investor.

Taybridge Road, SW11

£320 per week

A beautifully presented first floor flat in an excellent location which has just been redecorated throughout. The property comprises contemporary kitchen, a good size office/study, a large open plan sitting room with bay windows and wooden floors; furthermore a large double bedroom is reached by going down a small flight of stairs, giving it a very cosy feel.

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