London Property South September 2017

LONDON PROPERTY

HOMES AND MODERN LIVING

SEPTEMBER 2017

THE WAY HOME Seal it with a bid

RIVERSIDE PENTHOUSE Luxe warehouse living

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Providence Tower, Shad Thames A superb penthouse apartment for sale This wonderful penthouse apartment is arranged over 2 floors and boasts incredible views of Tower Bridge, The City and Canary Wharf. Featuring 3 bedrooms, kitchen, reception/dining room, 3 bathrooms, study, off street parking and roof terraces. EPC: C. Approximately 2,595 sq. ft. (241 sq m).

Leasehold

Guide price: £4,500,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/towerbridge towerbridge@knightfrank.com 020 7768 0807

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A VERY IMPORTANT DECISION We pride ourselves on exceptional service and unrivalled market knowledge, with a global network of 417 offices across 58 countries that can showcase your property to the widest possible audience.

To arrange for a free market appraisal, please call us on 020 3641 5936 or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/Battersea

Guide price: £1,350,000

Trott Street, The Sisters SW11 An immaculately presented fully extended 3 bedroom house situated in the very popular Sisters.

3 bedrooms, dressing room, 3 bathrooms, double reception room, kitchen/dining room, garden.

EPC: D. Approximately 148 sq m (1,593 sq ft) Battersea@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 5936

@KF_SWLondon KnightFrank.co.uk

Guide price: £1,350,000

St John's Hill Grove SW11 Situated moments from the popular St John's Hill, this 3 bedroom house benefits from spacious rooms and beautiful decor. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double reception room, kitchen, dining room, garden.

EPC: D. Approximately 152 sq m (1,636 sq ft) Battersea@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 5936

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LONDON PROPERTY

PUBLISHING Publishing Director Alison Hurcombe 07718 982736, ahurcombe@londonpropertysouth.co.uk

Your Local Letting & Management Specialist

EDITOR Jane Stevens, a journalist who has worked for many national and regional magazines, has been a stylist, writer and editor covering a diverse range of subjects including fashion, food, travel, interiors and property. jstevens@londonpropertysouth.co.uk DESIGN & PRODUCTION TypeStart Dan Thompson 01536 418181, southpr@typestart.co.uk www.typestart.co.uk SUBSCRIPTIONS info@londonpropertysouth.co.uk HEAD OFFICE The Studio, 370 Old York Road, London SW18 1SP CONTRIBUTORS Jenny Knight is an award-winning journalist, specialising in property and education. During her long career she has written news and features for nearly every national paper.

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110 Clapham Mansions – £650 per week

A bright and spacious three bedroom flat overlooking Clapham Common.

The property features a large reception, good sized eat in kitchen, three double bedrooms with built in storage, a good size family bathroom, a further shower room and a communal garden. EPC-D

33 30 Windmill Drive – £400 per week

A large two bedroom flat in a great location on Clapham Common.

The property comprises a large and bright reception room leading to fitted kitchen, two good size double bedrooms, one with fitted wardrobes and ensuite bathroom, and a second main bathroom. EPC-D

91 Smiths Yard – £420 per week

A spacious and well -presented two bedroom flat near Earlsfield mainline station. The flat features a large open plan reception and kitchen, a master Bedroom with ensuite shower room, a second double bedroom and a family bathroom with bath and shower. EPC-B

For advice on letting your property please contact your local office: Clapham:

Earlsfield:

1 The Polygon Clapham Common SW4 0JG

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Q&A ASKTHEEXPERT

Is the vendor being present at a viewing the kiss of death?

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Felicity Blair, Director, Roy Brooks

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Five cheers for absentee sellers!

“We’re moving because we need a bigger garden.” That isn’t what the buyer told me. It’s what the vendor said during a viewing when his potential buyers asked why they’d leave such a lovely family home (hefty house, 40ft garden). The ensuing awkward silence was beautifully punctuated by a furious glare from his wife. Not being used to showing homes is the very first reason that owners are best left out of the viewing process, especially in the early days.

The second is equally obvious: buyers can’t speak freely with emotionally attached vendors in earshot. In fact many don’t even view too thoroughly. Who wants to make polite conversation you have 15-minutes to scrutinise a semi between work and nursery pick-up?

Make it easy for potential buyers, put them first and get out of their way.

They’re under offer in Dalston, putting down 400k and mortgaging the rest, they say. Are they? Who’s going to check? I mean really, properly check and get evidence?

It’s all very well showing people your home all the time, but what if the Dalstons aren’t actually in a position to offer and a super couple from Hackney actually are. How will you know? Call this the third, very golden reason to let your agent do their job.

Who’s going to follow the viewing up? That’s four.

And as crazy as you may think it is, some people actually buy homes they wouldn’t have considered viewing unless persuaded to. It’s a fact, the fifth one here. Every now and then a sale happens because an agent realises, through doing their job well, that the Hackneys are in fact looking for more bedrooms and the 40ft garden will do just nicely, thank you very much.

Coombe

£3,650,000

A delightful home situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in the sought after Coombe Hill Estate. The property has been sympathetically designed and extended to provide a light and spacious family home taking full advantage of the beautiful southerly aspects over the secluded walled gardens

Coombe 020 8947 1100

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Ask the Expert. Felicity Blair considers whether the vendor should present a viewing

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Home Front. Jenny Knight looks at the increasingly common ‘sealed bid’

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Prime Property. A spacious family home in an exclusive gated community

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The Word. Marc Wiehe looks out of his office on to a much smarter Streatham

24 Heads-up. New faces, new connections and working with charities 25

Word on the Street. Are virtual viewings the future for estate agents?

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Ask the Local. Jimmy Carr of KFH highlights Clapham

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Team Talk. Rampton Baseley sponsors rugby Ironsides

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On the Waterfront. Matthew Smith celebrates 10 years at Knight Frank

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Secret Agent. Stephanie Mant of Knight Frank revealed

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Events – 5 of the best things to do around SOUTH

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Money Matters. Duncan Farmer asks if a rate rise is on the cards

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The Trend. In mono

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Home Hot List. The ups and downs

ON THE MARKET 26

Home Compare. The Fab Three

37 EXCLUSIVE. Four properties set to impress

Warren Cutting

£4,995,000

An elegantly proportioned house of approx 8,573 sq ft (786.3 sq m) on a generous corner plot of under half an acre built in the style of a classic Georgian Villa located on the prestigious Coombe Hill Estate close to the Royal Richmond Park and within easy reach of Wimbledon Village and Common

Offices also at Wimbledon Village and Mayfair

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NEW HOMES. Jonathan Roberts of Lauristons expects stronger demand than usual

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South West London. Five desirable homes

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Robert Holmes Wimbledon. A detached home set in a discreet semi-rural setting

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Robert Holmes Coombe. Design and build – development opportunities in Coombe

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South East London. Fresh air finds in Dulwich and two styles of modern living

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Lettings Lowdown. Ben Charsley of Savills Northcote Road considers the effects of current uncertainties on the market

COUNTRY 107 A Grade II listed home in 12 acres of impressive grounds 110 A Neo Jacobean manor house in Northampthonshire

FINALLY 106 Last Word. Mark Hustwit of Marsh & Parsons has the last say

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HOMEFRONT With fewer houses coming up for sale competition for the right property is tougher at the moment and buying via ‘sealed bids’ is increasingly common in south London, says Jenny Knight

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et within nine acres of landscaped and managed gardens this spacious, semi-detached, threebedroom property is part of an exclusive gated development on Kingston Hill. The home benefits from a residents’ leisure centre comprising an indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna and solarium. On the ground floor there is a spacious double reception room leading to a patio area with lovely views of the gardens, a cloakroom and kitchen. Upstairs there is a master bedroom with en suite shower room and built-in dressing area as well as two more bedrooms and a family bathroom with shower.

The property is double glazed with wood flooring on the ground floor, wet underfloor heating and off-street parking for two cars.

solicitors etc. After the deadline we ccording to Sam Sproston, head open all the letters and present them of Knight Frank’s Wandsworth to the client.

Common office, properties sold “Unless the terms include the this way can range from a £25,000 payment of a non-refundable deposit garage to a £10m mansion. then the offer is not binding, much like He says: “Sealed bids are a fairly any other offer. The advantage for both common part of life in residential Coombe Residential 020 8947 9393 parties for a non-returnable deposit is sales. I often find myself in discussion security. The buyer will know that the with potential clients about the vendor will sell only prospect of being to them and as they part of one as this will not be able to is seen as the holy walk away without grail of outcomes a financial penalty, for them – two or the vendor will have three, sometimes confidence in taking more, people all the property off the bidding to secure a market.” property, sometimes Houses most likely north of the asking Sam Sproston to go to sealed bids price. That said are those that are unique or which it is possible to be involved in one gain strong interest because at a price below the asking price, Bite Bistro they are attractively priced. assuming the client is prepared to Surprisingly, too, it consider accepting one.

127 Clapham High Street is not always the “The process we adopt here is to Clapham SW4 7SS highest bid that explain to all buyers that the property www.bitebistro.co.uk is accepted. has multiple interested parties. We Sometimes the then inform them that our client wishes Where? vendor prefers us to ask for sealed bids and ask if Located in the centre of Clapham to choose a they are happy to participate. They all High Street, minutes from Clapham quick deal receive a letter asking for confirmation Common from a cash of their bid and other details regarding buyer. timescales, related sales, funding and What’s it like?

“Sealed bids are a fairly common part of life in residential sales”

PRIME PROPERTY

BEST BITES

A superb, relaxed and very friendly continental-style restaurant and café – ideal for a quick coffee or for relaxing with friends over the weekend.

And the food?

A great mixture of food – they do a superb brunch menu including a great Eggs Royale, lovely fresh sandwiches and I can personally recommend the chicken Caesar salad.

Tom Butler Sales Manager Sheraton Law

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THE WORD

Marc Wiehe, Director Winkworth, looks out on a much smarter Streatham

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local market (£1 million to £2 million) prices his has been one of the most challenging have started to falter but as vendors have markets to operate in. The shock of started to withdraw their instructions, these Brexit last summer has given way to a properties are becoming market lacking in positive increasingly scarce which may sentiment despite favourable actually push up the prices in lending rates. In regards to the medium term. my predictions for the rest However Lettings has of the year, I believe there remained positive as the will be more of the same – local area has continued until a recalibration of vendor to regenerate and attract a expectations has become younger more affluent crowd. fully realised, the market will Marc Wiehe The sales market is much more remain tough. weighted towards first-time The first-time buyer market buyers. Changes to SDLT and second property has remained remarkably resilient and thankfully ownership rules has strongly impacted on the we have managed to navigate the choppy investment market. So, incomers are finding a waters well so far. Family houses will sell if wellmuch smarter Streatham these days. presented or well-priced.

Don’t leave it too long. Prices are rising As for property prices in Streatham, they faster than the London average. will have flattened out. In the upper end of the

“Family houses will sell if well-presented or well-priced”

Guide price £1,750,000 Oak Tree House, in the heart of Claygate village, is a stunning period property dating back to the 1800s and believed to have once been the old vicarage. The house offers spacious and well balanced accommodation ideal for modern family living – five bedrooms, two reception rooms and a guest annexe – but also retains much of its period charm with high ceilings and beautiful sash windows creating a wonderfully bright living environment.

Savills Esher 01372 461900

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ith summer holidays coming to an end, Prince George will be trying on his uniform and sorting out his satchel ready for his first school – just like children all over the country. This is the first time a royal child has attended a school south of the river and, according to local agents, this has certainly raised the cachet of the surrounding area. 38 Westbridge Road is only five minutes from St Thomas’s in Battersea, the private day school chosen for George. It’s an immaculate family home with five bedrooms and a large west-facing garden (ideal for play-dates?).

Spread over 4,144 sq ft, the property has been comprehensively refurbished (interiors are entirely designed by Linley) to provide a unique family home, complete with flexible living

spaces, extensive architectural glass, hand-made cabinetry and dedicated childrens’ and adults’ areas. The house, available immediately, is on the market at £3,500 per week.

Russell Simpson on 020 7225 0277 www.russellsimpson.co.uk

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LOOKING TO LET? To find out how we can help you please contact us KnightFrank.co.uk/riversidelettings

riversidelettings@knightfrank.com 020 3589 4028

Guide price: £770 per week

Lockside House, Chelsea Creek SW6 This flat has been furnished immaculately throughout, and comprises two large double bedrooms, two bathrooms (one en suite),a terrace and a large open plan kitchen and reception room over looking Chelsea Creeks beautiful communal gardens. EPC: C. Approximately 79 sq m (858 sq ft) riversidelettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3589 4028

All potential tenants should be advised that as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 and referencing fees of £48 per person will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

Guide price: £950 per week

Riverwalk, Westminster SW1P A stunning flat located on the fourth floor of the Riverwalk building that has been furnished beautifully throughout. This property offers two large double bedrooms, two bathrooms a large open plan reception and kitchen area and balcony over looking the River Thames. EPC: B. Approximately 84 sq m (905 sq ft) riversidelettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3589 4028

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A DEDICATED TEAM TO HELP YOU MOVE

Guide price: £3,250,000

Coombe Park, Kingston upon Thames KT2 Beautifully presented and spacious house in a sought after gated location. Master bedroom suite, 4 further bedrooms (all en suite), reception room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, cinema/games room, gym, shower room, garage, garden. EPC: C. Approximately 497.3 sq m sq m (5,354 sq ft). wimbledon@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8022 1358

We pride ourselves on delivering the best service to our clients; whether using our leading research for a better understanding or market trends or the local expertise of our property agents.

Contact us today on 020 8022 1358 to arrange a free market appraisal or visit KnightFrank.com/wimbledon.

@KF_SWLondon KnightFrank.co.uk

Guide price: £6,200,000

Warren Park, Kingston upon Thames KT2 A substantial detached house with a separate guest house within the landscaped grounds. 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, study, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 bedroom guest house, garage, garden. EPC: C. Approximately 855.9 sq m (9,213 sq ft) wimbledon@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8022 1358

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A VERY IMPORTANT DECISION We pride ourselves on exceptional service and unrivalled market knowledge, with a global network of 418 offices across 60 countries that can showcase your property to the widest possible audience.

To arrange a free market appraisal, please call us on 020 7768 0994 or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/wandsworth

Guide price: £2,250,000

Westover Road, Wandsworth SW18 An elegant period house set back from the road located on Westover Road close to Wandsworth Common. 5 double bedrooms (1 en suite), 2 bathrooms, double reception room, kitchen/dining room, upstairs cloakroom, utility room, cellar, garden. EPC: D. Approximately: 240.75 sq m (2,591 sq ft). wandsworth@knightfrank.com Office: 020 7768 0994

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

Guide price: £1,150,000

Bucharest Road, Wandsworth SW18 A beautifully presented fully extended family house located close to Wandsworth Common. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen/dining/family room, downstairs cloakroom, west facing garden, summer house/home office. EPC: D. Approximately: 128.95 sq m (1,388 sq ft). wandsworth@knightfrank.com Office: 020 7768 0994

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A VERY IMPORTANT DECISION We pride ourselves on exceptional service and unrivalled market knowledge, with a global network of 417 offices across 58 countries that can showcase your property to the widest possible audience.

To arrange a free market appraisal, please call us on 020 8022 6116 or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/clapham

Guide price: £750,000

Lavender Gardens, Battersea SW11 A two bedroom apartment set on the second floor of an attractive conversion close to Clapham Common.

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, reception room, kitchen/breakfast room.

EPC: E. Approximately 88.81 sq m (956 sq ft). clapham@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8022 6116

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

Guide price: £1,925,000

Elms Crescent, Clapham SW4 An exceptional five bedroom family home with excellent entertaining space in the heart of Abbeville Village. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms , kitchen/dining room, utility room, cellar, garden.

EPC: D. Approximately 218.22 sq m (2349 sq ft). clapham@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8022 6116

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LOOKING TO LET? To find out how we can help you please contact us

KnightFrank.co.uk/riverside riversidelettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3589 4028

Guide price: £525 per week

lockside House, Chelsea Creek SW6 Fantasitc one bedroom flat located on the first floor of Lockside House. THis flat has been beautifully furnsihed throughout with fantastc amenities onsite including swimming pool, gym, spa and 24 hour concierge. EPC: B Approximately 53q m (572 ft) Riversidelettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3589 4028

All potential tenants should be advised that as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 and referencing fees of £48 per person will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

Guide price: £1,125 per week

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A fantastic brand new three bedroom flat, that has been furnished immaculately throughout. This flat offers 3 bathrooms, 2 balconies, 24 hour concierge and spectacular views of Hammersmith Bridge and the River Thames. EPC: B Approximately 122sq m (1312 sq ft) riversidelettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3589 4028

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LOOKING TO LET? To find out how we can help you please contact us KnightFrank.co.uk/riversidelettings

riversidelettings@knightfrank.com 020 3551 4456

Guide price: £560 per week

Sky Gardens, Vauxhall SW8 Brand new apartment in Sky Gardens located on the 24th floor and well presented throughout. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), an open plan reception and kitchen area backing onto a winter garden. This property benefits from a gym, concierge and roof top gardens with a 360 degree view of London. EPC: B. Approximately 70 sq m (768 sq ft). battersealettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3551 4456

All potential tenants should be advised that as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 and referencing fees of £48 per person will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

Guide price: £765 per week

Candahar Road, Battersea SW11 Brilliant 4 bedroom house arranged over 3 floors in the heart of Battersea. 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large reception room and a bright kitchen with sky lights in the eaves. The property also benefits from a private garden. EPC: D. Approximately 139 sq m (1495 sq ft) riversidelettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3551 4456

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A grand and imposing property.

Luxuriously carpeted throughout.

Matching people and property in London for over 160 years.

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The Terrace, SW13 £1,500,000 Beautifully presented rare period property located in Barnes with fantastic views over the River Thames, moments from Barnes Bridge mainline station Freehold EPC=D • Three bedrooms •Two reception rooms • Patio • Charming period property

Barnes Sales: 020 8033 9040 sales.bar@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Appach Road, SW2 £1,200,000 An elegantly refurbished four-bedroom house, situated on a particularly quiet and desirable street in Brixton. EPC=C

• Four bedrooms • Two bathrooms • Well-maintained garden • Fantastic transport links Brixton Sales: 020 8033 7413 sales.brx@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Elm Grove Road, SW13 ÂŁ1,850,000 An immaculate five-bedroom Victorian family home, located on one of the most popular roads in Barnes, with a west-facing garden. EPC=D Barnes Sales: 020 8033 9040 sales.bar@marshandparsons.co.uk

Elm Bank Mansions the Terrace, SW13 ÂŁ1,625 pcm An exceptionally bright and spacious one-bedroom flat in a sought-after mansion block next to the river, moments from Barnes Bridge mainline station and the shops and cafes of Barnes High Street. EPC=D Barnes Lettings: 020 8033 9040 lets.bar@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Ribblesdale Road, SW16 £680 pw A beautiful four-bedroom family home, finished to an exceptionally high standard throughout, and close to Tooting Overground station and Streatham Common station. EPC=C Tooting Lettings: 020 8033 9035 lets.too@marshandparsons.co.uk

Poynders Road, SW4 £415 pw A larger than average ground floor apartment with two spacious double bedrooms and a private garden, situated a stone’s throw from Abbeville Road and Clapham South station. EPC=C Balham Lettings: 020 8033 9039 lets.bal@marshandparsons.co.uk

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BADMINTON ROAD, SW12

SABINE ROAD, sw11

Reception room ø study ø kitchen/dining room ø master bedroom ø 3 further bedrooms ø family bathroom ø shower room ø utility room ø south west facing garden ø 154 sq m (1,660 sq ft) ø EPC=C

Double reception room ø kitchen ø 2 bedrooms ø family bathroom ø garden ø 74 sq m (804 sq ft) ø EPC=E

Guide £1.3 million Freehold

Guide £875,000 Freehold

Savills Clapham ckennaway@savills.com 020 8673 4111

Savills Battersea Park mshort@savills.com 020 3402 1900

ROBERTSON STREET, SW8

STANSFIELD ROAD, sw9

Reception room ø kitchen ø 2 double bedrooms ø bathroom ø roof terrace ø 58 sq m (627 sq ft) ø EPC=D

Reception room ø kitchen ø 2 bedrooms ø bathroom ø 22 ft south facing garden ø 61 sq m (663 sq ft) ø EPC=D

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Guide £595,000 Share of Freehold

Savills Battersea Park jhollins@savills.com 020 3402 1900

Savills Battersea Park adpeck@savills.com 020 3402 1900

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BEAUTIFUL SEMI DETACHED PERIOD HOUSE BENEFITING FROM A 46FT SOUTH WEST FACING GARDEN birchlands avenue, sw12 2 reception rooms ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 5 bedrooms ø 2 en suite bathrooms ø separate family bathroom ø cloakroom ø off street parking ø south west facing 46ft garden ø annexe ø 298 sq m (3,209 sq ft) ø EPC=C

Guide £2.35 million Freehold

Savills Northcote Road Alexander Dwyer adwyer@savills.com

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WONDERFUL FAMILY HOUSE LOCATION ON A POPULAR ROAD IN WANDSWORTH barmouth road, sw18 Reception room ø dining room ø open plan kitchen/ breakfast room ø master bedroom with en suite bathroom ø further 3 bedrooms ø family bathroom ø shower room ø utility room ø garden ø 171 sq m (1,848 sq ft) ø EPC=E

Guide £1.325 million Freehold

Savills Wandsworth Jasper Colliver jcolliver@savills.com

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HEADS-UP

CHARITYTEAMS WITHKEYBRIDGE T hrive, a national charity that uses gardening to help thousands of disabled people, has teamed up with landmark London development Keybridge, in Vauxhall, to offer a new training programme for the local community.

Twice a month, two groups of Thrive participants from the local area, who are studying or hoping to study for their Level 1 City and Guilds Qualification in Practical Horticulture, will visit Keybridge to work on the planting surrounding the Sales and Marketing Suite.

Keybridge is a landmark development by award-winning developers Mount Anvil and FABRICA by A2Dominion, which will transform the area with new homes, open spaces, shops and offices.

Ellen Swygart from Thrive, Battersea said: “Taking on a contract such as this is fantastic experience for our client gardeners who, whilst fully supported

by Thrive, will take the role seriously and be able to add this to their CV. It demonstrates commitment and professionalism, will be a confidence booster and a chance to work outside of the Thrive garden environment.”

Located in a vibrant new central

London neighbourhood, within walking distance from a Zone 1 transport hub and the River Thames, the site was previously occupied by one of the world’s largest telephone exchanges and was regularly described as one of ‘London’s ugliest buildings’.

Prices at Keybridge start from £580,000 for a studio apartment with completions for Keybridge House scheduled in Q4 2017 and for Keybridge Lofts in Q4 2019.

Keybridge: 020 3553 7086, www. keybridgelondon.com

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eader of Wandsworth Council Ravi Govindia (right) visits one of the new shafts as work goes on in Battersea to extend the Northern Line using giant boring machines named Helen and Amy. The machines are currently somewhere underneath Nine Elms on their 3.2 mile journey to Kennington.

Leader of Wandsworth Council Ravi Govindia (right) visits one of the new shafts In April work started boring the tunnel from Battersea, and since then the two giant boring machines, Helen and Amy, have made significant progress in their 3.2m journey to join the existing Northern Line, and are currently somewhere underneath Nine Elms.

Tom Cope is the newest member of the sales team at Knight Frank Wimbledon. He graduated from Leeds Beckett University with a degree in Business & Finance, and started as an estate agent six years ago with a small independent agent selling country homes before moving to a large London estate agent where he spent several years selling properties in South West London before joining Knight Frank as Core Property Manager. The office is also saying farewell to Tom Higgins whom is leaving to pursue a career as a surveyor.

Elsewhere Knight Frank welcomes Edward Adler to join the bustling Richmond team from a central London office, bringing with him a new social media savvy.

Follow his Instagram @the_richmond_agent for the best properties around Richmond, Twickenham and St Margaret’s.

Stephanie Mant has joined the Clapham office as senior negotiator and Alex Furno is a negotiator with Chiswick Lettings.

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n the October 11 and 12, a team of four residential agents from Knight Frank will set off, on foot, from the source of The Thames in Gloucestershire. Around 30 hours later they will arrive at The Thames Barrier, some 184 miles away! The continuous running relay will see them run seven marathons, across seven counties through day and night. They will be supported by colleagues on foot, mountain bike and even mini bus.

Their mission: To raise £18,400 (£100/ mile) for four worthy charities as part of Knight Frank’s bi-annual Day of Giving – https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ runtheriver184 One of the four runners, Giles Barrett, Partner at the Riverside team, has just completed a key training stage with a 43.8 mile ‘ultra marathon’ on August 12. He says: ‘We started the Riverside team in 2005. At this point it would be a credible claim to say we know as much about the Thames as any agent. After October 12th we don’t think it would be too audacious to suggest we will know it better than anyone having run around 368,000 steps of it!’

FAMILYFUNDAY Bellevue Road, Wandsworth Common, is gearing up for another successful Summer Fair on Saturday 16th September, showcasing its vibrant mix of independent shops, cafés and restaurants.

In its sixth consecutive year, Bellevue Road Summer Fair, has something for everyone, including live performances from local musicians, children’s activities, a falconry display, fantastic range of food and drink, and over 40 visiting traders selling a wide variety of goods.

The dog show held on Wandsworth Common between 4-5pm, is always popular and this year is sponsored

by PawSquad and organised by The Dogfather. Registration takes place on the Common from 11am, with proceeds going to a local charity.

Sam Sproston, Chairman of Bellevue Road Business Association and Partner at Knight Frank, said: “We are thrilled to be the main sponsor of the Bellevue Road Summer Fair for the third year running and have been enthused by the

high level of support shown by the local residents and businesses. Everyone is welcome so bring friends and family along for a fun day out“ Facebook @BellevueRoadFair Twitter @bellevueroadsw

Are virtual viewings the future for estate agents?

THOMAS CRABTREE MARSH & PARSONS It’s hard to deny that technology is playing an increasingly important role in the property market. In particular, virtual reality has the potential to be extremely useful for buyers who may live abroad or are not able to physically view a property. These technologies provide viewers with a close to real-life experience, however it is near impossible to get the same sense of the proportions when you are not physically in the room, meaning a virtual viewing is no substitute for actually seeing it first-hand. Furthermore, that feeling you get when you find the property that is ‘the one’ is impossible to replicate. I highly doubt people will start buying houses based solely on a virtual reality viewing.

DARREN BAKER LAURISTONS Given that our client is the seller, then it could be argued that the virtual viewing might dissuade a potential buyer from actually viewing a house they would otherwise have fallen in love with. Furthermore; since Virtual Reality headsets are for serious gamers and not the majority of the home-buying public, anyone wishing to take the virtual reality tour would have to visit the agent’s office to make use of their equipment. A potential buyer would no doubt wish to actually spend that time visiting what could be their new home, rather than standing in the middle of the agent’s office wearing a computer screen in front of their eyes. However, where the gap may exist for such an innovation could be in a market heavily weighted towards overseas buyers unable to make the journey to view in person, particularly those considering an off-plan purchase.

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ASKTHELOCAL Jimmy Carr, Sales Manager KFH Clapham What’s going for it?

There is something for everyone. From the fashionable bars of Clapham High Street, popular with recent graduates, to the independent shops and restaurants of Abbeville Road and Clapham Old Town, for the more mature crowd and young families.

Well connected?

Superb transport links with three tube stations on the Northern Line and Clapham High Street Overground linking to Highbury and Islington heading east and Shepherds Bush going west.

And the schools?

There are some excellent schools in Clapham with an abundance of fantastic private schools around the common.

Hang out at...

Where to buy

Bistro Union and The Abbeville Pub are popular eateries in Abbeville Road as well as the No 32 and The Trinity in Clapham Old Town. For the younger generation Inferno’s Night Club is a staple for Saturday nights!

There’re some fantastic quiet residential roads leading off Clapham Common within the popular ‘Abbeville Village’. These house’s offer great family homes with high ceilings and period features throughout.

Gem of the month Hambalt Road, SW4 A beautifully presented fourbedroom Victorian house is situated on this highly desirable quiet residential road in the heart of Abbeville Village. Scope to extend subject to planning permission. £1,450,000 KFH Clapham 020 3792 4491

Helping hand Buying a property is universally acknowledged as one of life’s most stressful experiences, particularly if you’re moving from overseas or have time pressures. With 17 years’ experience at Knight Frank behind him, Esmond Elliot has recently launched his own property consultancy to make the experience of finding a new home as smooth as possible. Esmond’s insider knowledge of the central and south-west London housing markets, together with his prodigious contacts, make him ideally placed to advise on all stages of the process, from finding a property to ensuring a successful and stress free completion.

Call 07551 740312 or visit www.esmondelliot.com

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TEAM TALK Enthusiastic rugby players, and now sponsors, Rampton Baseley are backing the Ironsides

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hen it comes to rugby, you will have to go a long way to find a more committed fan than Patrick Rampton.

The former London Scottish player is so passionate that virtually every business analogy that comes out of his mouth relates to the rugby field.

This irritating habit reached new heights during the recent Lions’ tour. I really do think that Paddy honestly believes that he could have done a better job than Warren Gatland and let’s face it Gatland did a pretty decent job.

I, on the other hand, have nowhere near as broader knowledge on the subject but I have been a lifelong member of Hertford RFC and am still nursing a shoulder injury from a “social game” I played in a couple of years ago.

The point is that we both love rugby and when the opportunity came up to be the lead sponsor of the Battersea Ironsides, our thriving local rugby club, we didn’t hesitate.

It is well reported that the Ironsides boasts the largest playing membership in Europe (possibly the world). The club has also made headlines in the sports pages for being the breeding ground for one of Englands brightest news stars – Kyle Sinkler. Of course one area where Gatland and Rampton agreed 100% was the selection of Sinkler, the formidable tight head prop who had a tremendous tour. This is remarkable given that he only had his first England cap a matter of months before they left for NZ. It should be no surprise that Battersea Ironsides was Sinkler’s introduction to rugby.

The club is at the very heart of our community, a hub of sporting excellence. It is known for being fun and inclusive, an excellent club socially. To be associated, is an honour.

Come on Ironsides!

Joel Baseley

Kyle Sinkler (second from right), who started at Ironsides, in the Lions 2017 line-up

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ONTHE WATERFRONT Ten years after he joined Knight Frank’s Riverside office, Matthew Smith looks back on a transformed scene

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ack in 2007 when he joined Knight Frank as a negotiator the riverside office had only been opened for 18 months.

At that stage, he says, people who wanted a riverside penthouse had little choice. Now with dozens of new developments along the Thames there is a good choice.

He says: “The last 10 years has seen interesting times along the river. It has changed so much it is unrecognisable. What used to be a secondary area has become prime housing stock with facilities no one could have dreamt of before the lifestyle developments along the Thames. “ Back when Matthew joined Knight Frank the first phase of Imperial Wharf in Fulham was still selling. Now the final phase has just been completed.

“Because apartments were snapped up other developers bought nearby sites and prices went up and up. What had been old industrial sites and almost no man’s lands were transformed into desirable areas.”

Matthew’s own life has also changed. He joined Knight Frank as a negotiator after working with other agents in St John’s Wood and Hampstead on the lettings side. Thanks to his skill as a salesman and extensive knowledge of the property market he was made a partner six years ago and has been heading up the Riverside office for seven years.

He says: “I was a very good negotiator and like running a team. I am happy to have sold some of the best properties along the river – and some of them more than once. If people have a good experience they come back to us. I like using my knowledge, so that if I know

someone who wants to move onto a bigger apartment and I know someone who also wants to move, but whose property is off the market, I enjoy putting the deal together.”

Matthew was responsible for bringing the Riverside area into Knight Frank’s prime central London index, when the numbers of properties over £2 million soared.

He has seen waves of foreign buyers snapping up riverside apartments – Russians, Middle Easterners, Chinese and Malaysians. Now he says the big change is that more Londoners are buying.

“There was a time when a house in a square or a stucco-fronted house in London was the ultimate purchase, but now local buyers see the attractions of lateral living and an easy lifestyle. The modern housing stock in London has completely changed.”

One of the massive changes is the facilities now on offer in riverside developments.

Concierge, parking, a gym and pool are standard. But some developments now also include treatment rooms, saunas, wine stores and bars.

“There are a lot of young people in the developments, wealthy students and young professionals who don’t have time to cook. The latest trend is for residents’ lounges often with a cocktail bar and waiter, or conference facilities. This means that the development becomes their social life as well as a home. I know couples who have met in their residents’ lounge and gone onto marry.”

‘The last 10 years has seen interesting times along the river’

WORDS: JENNY KNIGHT

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Weekly planner, £5 primark.com

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Olle Eksell cushion, £35.95 andshine.co.uk

Nordic Skies Ombre cushion, £14 sainsburys. co.uk

Strala Led lantern, £18 (from October) ikea.co.uk

IT’S FUNKY Cosmo Suspension Lamp, £8,000 (approx) delightful.eu

Zebra head, £50 bobbyrabbit.co.uk

Maiko chair, £449 marksandspencer.com Fuze sideboard, £399 furniturevillage.co.uk

Astrid floor lamp, £295 habitat.co.uk

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HOME HOTLIST UP >>OFF THE WALL It’s art on the floor – designer rugs turn your boards into mini galleries.

After Albers rug, from £1,130 www.sonyawinner

>>LAYERING UP It’s in the spotlight via the V&A’s new exhibition, plywood is a favourite material for classics old and new. Vitra Butterfly stool, £655 www.nest.co.uk

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oon over Volcano is an original artwork by Don Blanding— the early 20th century poet who illustrated his own work with elaborate pen-and-ink drawings. He spent two years at the Art Institute of Chicago with the idea of becoming a commercial artist and became enchanted by Hawaii after seeing a play set there. He left for the islands with a just five dollars in his pocket.

It was in Honolulu that he landed his first job as a commercial artist, working as a cartoonist and spot illustrator for a local newspaper – painting portraits on the side. He went on to serve in the army and then travelled in Europe studying art in Paris and London before returning to Hawaii and taking up poetry.

This design originates from about 1930, so the influence of art deco is obvious.

Moon over Volcano is available as a wall mural from wallsauce.com You select a size and finish. From £30 per square metre for standard paper.

>>HARVEST HOME Ranging from soft chalky purples to rich damson, plum is the colour to watch for AW17

>>SHINE ON Hate to mention it…but darker evenings are around the corner. A bit of glitz (look at metallic leather) will light up those autumn evenings

>>SOFT TOUCH Foam-filled cushions are lumpy not luxury!

Change those inners for feather fillers that keep things soft, yet shapely

>>BLACK OUT South London is getting moody. Too many interiors are moving to the dark side. Daringly decorative or just depressing?

>>BEDDIE BUYS It’s hard enough to get kids to sleep at night. Aren’t those outlandish spaceship/car/fort beds just a bit too stimulating?

>>TOO MANY COOKS Gadgets, gadgets everywhere and no space for real cooking.

Keep food prep simple and keep workshops clear

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Matching people to homes 020 8299 3021 | roybrooks.co.uk

HARLESCOTT ROAD, SE15

£899,995

Laden with features, this Victorian home also has 3-double bedrooms, 3-receptions and a south-facing garden. It’s near Ofsted rated “outstanding” schools, zone 2 trains/Overground links and glorious Peckham Rye Park.

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GARDENERS’ JOY This is a beautifully presented, doublefronted, detached house with four double bedrooms situated on a quiet residential road in West Putney, with a large private garden

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here is ample living space that is both lateral and flexible. The bright and spacious reception room is accessible from every room on the ground floor and looks out onto the leafy and well-maintained garden.

The house is approached via a carriage driveway with room for several cars and set back behind flower beds.

Altogether the house offers about 2,642 sq ft of living space. On the ground floor. in addition to the large reception room, there is a study, downstairs WC

and a kitchen/family/dining room.

There are four good-sized bedrooms upstairs and two en suite bathrooms.

There is also a family bathroom. The property has enormous potential to extend into the loft space.

Granard Avenue is within walking distance of all the amenities of the High Street as well as major rail and road links. It is also well positioned for access to excellent local schools.

‘The property has enormous potential to extend’

Granard Avenue, Putney, SW15, £2,100,000, Warren 020 8780 1100

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PARKVIEWS An incredible seventh floor, west-facing apartment with gorgeous park views in the sought after development of Vista

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he flat includes three double bedrooms with two bathrooms – one en suite – with an open plan kitchen and large reception room which leads out onto a wraparound balcony, plenty big enough for drinks or dining.

With magnificent large windows, superb finishes and quality engineered timber flooring, the living areas of this flat are truly impressive.

Vista is a Berkley Homes development located on the south side of the river Thames by Chelsea Bridge, next to Battersea Park and in front of Battersea Power Station.

A unique footbridge leads to the welcoming entrance lobby. For security and to provide complete peace of mind,

a dedicated 24-hour concierge service is on hand to respond to residents’ day-today needs.

The apartments are light and airy and have been expertly planned with exceptional attention to detail. Onsite amenities include a gymnasium, underground car park and two stunning landscaped gardens; one a sunken courtyard space, the other a landscaped courtyard at street level.

Regular bus links are found on Queenstown Road, while Sloane Square underground station is slightly more than half a mile away.

‘A unique footbridge leads to the welcoming entrance lobby’

Cascade Court, Vista building, SW11, Knight Frank 020 3866 2930

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HIGHESTSPEC A well-known local builder with exacting standards and a leading central London design team collaborated to create this imposing and distinguished newly built, detached family house in Wimbledon Village

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he imposing house has seven bedrooms and about 6,780 sq ft of space, set within a plot of 0.3 of an

acre.

It offers flexible and luxurious accommodation and has been completed to an exceptional standard with high specification living space across four floors with great entertaining spaces.

It is situated at the top of a quiet culde-sac, within easy reach of the wine bars, shops, boutiques and restaurants of Wimbledon Village as well as the green acres of Wimbledon Common.

There are seven bedrooms, six bathrooms and four reception rooms with an open plan kitchen/breakfast room which is a fabulous space and has an open aspect onto the patio and garden which stretches to about 96 ft and gives a feeling of privacy and security.

The garden is landscaped with a variety of planting, including trees and shrubs, with a large area of lawn and ample space for al-fresco seating. In addition there is a multiplex games room/ bar/media room with a gymnasium with a separate shower.

The master bedroom and three other bedrooms have their own en suite bathrooms with the other three bedrooms sharing a bathroom.

The floors are solid for excellent sound and thermal insulation and there is underfloor heating throughout including in the bath and shower rooms for delightful comfort on cold winter days. The floors are either solid wood or marble porcelain tiles and the house is pre-wired for all future requirements.

‘It offers flexible and luxurious accommodation’

6 Deepdale, Wimbledon Village, £6.9m, Robert Holmes 020 8947 9833

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PENTHOUSE PALACE This immaculate four bedroom, warehouse conversion set over two floors offers incredible views of Tower Bridge, the dazzling city skyline, The Shard and the Thames

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he completely unique penthouse apartment is within the beautiful river-fronted Butlers Wharf development in the vibrant area of Shad Thames.

The property is set over two floors with a private balcony at the rear to take in the views with a separate lower and upper terraced area leading out from the back with equally exciting views of The Shard and Canary Wharf.

There are two master bedrooms and both have a dressing area and shower room and benefit from direct access to the rear and front terraces. In total there are four bedrooms and three bath/ shower rooms.

The stunning modern property has a large, open-plan living space with a

separate television room, a beautifully designed hidden office space as well as a pantry and a wonderfully crafted openplan kitchen/dining area.

The listed development has 24-hour concierge services, a lift and private parking. It is located in the heart of the exciting Shad Thames with tranquil cobblestone streets and piazzas with local fine dining and coffee houses located throughout the Tower Bridge conservation area. The historic warehouse conversion on the banks of the Thames, was once used as a shipping wharf and dates back to 1871.

‘Exciting views of The Shard and Canary Wharf’

Butlers Wharf, Shad Thames, SE1, £6,250,000, Knight Frank 020 3837 1520

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EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY

TOTALLY THAMES FESTIVAL Various venues

HORNIMAN MELA Horniman Museum Sun 3 Sept, 12pm–6pm

The museum’s glorious Indian Summer concludes with a fun day of performances and activities inspired by popular South Asian festivals and celebratory traditions and culminates with a spectacular gathering to recreate a Holi festival colour throw. www.horniman.ac.uk

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RIDE MAIL RAIL The Postal Museum Mon 4 Sept

Descend into the former engineering depot of Mail Rail, deep below Royal Mail’s Mount Pleasant sorting office. Board a miniature train on the 100-yearold Post Office railway and descend into the stalactite-filled tunnels and be transported back in time. www.postalmuseum.org

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Fri 1 Sept–Sat 30 Sept

Celebrate the Thames and its culture with a vibrant programme of riverinspired art, live performances, archaeology walks, boat races, and more along London’s famous river. Bigger than ever! www.totallythames.org

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WANDSWORTH SUMMER FUN Bellevue Road Summer Fair Sat 16 Sept, 10.30am-5.30pm

A community street festival developed to celebrate and promote a great part of London in which to live, work and do business. Live music,market stalls, children’s’ activities and dog show

Also Cicada Road Street Party

Sat 9 Sept, 1.30-6.30pm in aid of Little Village (supporting local families in need).

Position Senior Negotiator Where do you live?

Fulham.

What and where was your first London home?

I lived with three of my girlfriends in a house in Parsons Green.

Great fun!

Favourite open space in London?

Richmond Park always amazes me and such a great escape place.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

I actually studied Building Surveying at Reading University and was one of three girls on my course.

It was daunting to start with but I’m pleased I stuck with it. It has proven to be incredibly helpful in what I do today.

Tell us something that would surprise people about you.

I have an identical twin sister – although not based in London so has never caused too much confusion!

Aside from property what’s your most expensive purchase?

Sadly my car – I wish I could say something exotic like a round the world trip for a couple of years!

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

I wanted to be In the West End – unfortunately my singing voice has never been up to scratch.

What three things would take to a desert island?

Very practical – matches. A bottle of wine. Is my mobile allowed?

What is your most treasured possession?

My mobile phone. Keeps me in touch with everyone.

What is top of your bucket list?

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OPEN HOUSE LONDON Various locations 16 Sept–17 Sept

A chance to explore behind the closed doors of some of the capital’s biggest, most renowned and most secret venues for free – private homes, government buildings, historic sites, educational establishments. www.openhouselondon.org.uk

I would love to explore India. I have never been to Asia which I hope to do this year.

Who would you like to stuck in a lift with?

Sacha Baron Cohen, also known as Ali G. He was so funny as Ali G and had the opportunity to meet some of the world’s most interesting and important people.

What is your guiltiest pleasure?

I do love a good binge on a box set.

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High specification new three-bedroom townhouses a short walk from Wimbledon Chase station. Prices from £865,000. Call the Lauristons New Homes team on 020 8879 9099

Jonathan Roberts, New Homes Sales Manager, Lauristons expects stronger demand than usual for this season’s developments

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s we approach the final third of 2017, we enter a period normally associated with an uplift in demand for property to buy following the Summer holiday season. With the end of the year in sight, many homebuyers see these late Summer and Autumn months as their last real opportunity to secure a property and ensure that they have completed in time to enjoy their first Christmas in their new home.

Many New Homes developers, aware of this surge in demand, schedule in their releases of new developments to the market over the course of September and often offer additional incentives to ensure their development stands out from the crowd.

For buyers, this means not only an increase in the choice they have available to them, but also an increase in levels of competition with other buyers also seeking out their dream home.

To place themselves in the best possible position to secure the home they are seeking, buyers need to be financially prepared to be able to offer as soon as they have found the right property and also prepared to get

out to view quickly as new properties are released.

With the snap general election followed quickly by the Summer holidays, both having an effect on the number of buyers in the market in the Spring and early Summer who held off to let the dust settle, the lift in demand for homes in the later part of this year is likely to be even more profound than usual.

Irrespective of whatever the political landscape is at home and abroad, the fundamentals for a strong market remain. Renting is still the most expensive option for those living in London, new stocks of rental property are not emerging, interest rates remain low, employment is high and with Help To Buy available on many new homes developments, it has never been easier to secure a new build property with a deposit as low as 5 per cent .

For more information on our new homes developments, Help To Buy, funding a new-build purchase or on the differences between buying a ‘secondhand’ versus a new build property, please visit our new website at Lauristons. com for our buyers’ guides or call 020 8879 9099 to speak with one of the New Homes team.

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CHEF’S DELIGHT A seven-bedroom house with six bathrooms and a self-contained nanny flat, amounting all together to more than 8,000 square feet of space.

The house is in a gated community and stands in a quarter an acre of grounds. It is equipped with state-of-the-art lighting and has three kitchens and a gym/studio.

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ctagon has newly launched their latest spacious and impressive, five-bedroom house in Cobham.

Willowbank on the prestigious Oxshott Way Estate, provides copious amounts of space for a growing family. The 34 x 25 ft kitchen/breakfast/family room is the hub within the home. Both the drawing and dining rooms back onto the perfectly landscaped garden of nearly half an acre. The entrance hall, TV den and private study all catch the afternoon sun to the front of the house through the large windows.

The master suite and three other en suite double bedrooms, each with their own dressing area or built-in wardrobes are on the first floor. On the second floor is a large guest suite and playroom for the children.

A classic red brick façade gives the new home plenty of Arts and Crafts style character, and the expansive lawn area and large patio make the back garden ideal for summer sports and outdoor entertaining.

The new home is just a short walk to Cobham High Street, filled with local independent shops, a Waitrose and plenty of restaurants, bars and cafés – including the Ivy Brasserie.

There is also a great selection of local schools. Cobham & Stoke d’Abernon station is just over a mile away, where direct trains into London Waterloo run every 30 minutes and take less than 40 minutes.

Langdale House, Roehampton, Gate, SW15, £22,500 pcm, Featherstone Leigh 020 8878 9558

Willowbank, Harebell Hill, Oxshott Way Estate, Cobham, KT11, £4.35m, Boyce Thornton 01932 868 448

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he last five two-bedroom apartments are still available at Barratt’s development Putney Rise. The development on Westleigh Avenue is now 90% sold.

The last five homes all have private outdoor space and parking. The development is less than a five-minute walk from 400-acre Putney Heath, which leads onto the worldfamous Wimbledon Common.

Located near the top of Putney Hill, offering picturesque views across West London towards the City, this Carey Jones designed scheme is a low-rise development of 125 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across three buildings surrounded by landscaped gardens and 30 three and four-bedroom houses grouped in small clusters around open courtyards.

Putney Rise, Westleigh Avenue, Putney, SW15, from £650,000 to £720,000, Barratt Homes 0844 811 4321 or barrattlondon.com/putneyrise

Striking 3 bedroom townhouses available from £855,000

Wellsborough Mews, Wimbledon Chase, SW20 Contact the new homes specialists on 020 8879 9099 www.lauristons.com

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CHARACTER CHARM A charming, three-bedroom Victorian house retaining much of the original character that is located on one of Clapham Old Town’s most desirable roads and benefits from a delightful south-west facing garden.

This superb house requires some modernising and offers a new buyer huge scope to extend. The accommodation consists of a spacious hallway with double-height ceilings and original wooden floors. There is a lovely double reception room offering plenty of natural light from the bay windows and a good-sized kitchen.

Stairs from the kitchen lead down to the basement, currently used as storage but with such good head height that it offers a wonderful option for renovation. There is also a utility room off the kitchen and a downstairs shower room.

The property has a superb mature garden, with a side-access to the front making it ideal for a young family. Upstairs there are two good-sized double bedrooms, a smaller third bedroom and a family bathroom.

These characterful properties offering the scope to design your perfect family house rarely come to the market, especially one without a chain. Fitzwilliam Road is a highly sought after residential street sitting peacefully just off Grafton Square, well-placed for the local amenities and the wide-open spaces of Clapham Common.

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stunning three-bedroom flat with river views over landscaped gardens and fountains at Battersea Reach in the luxurious Pinnacle Building.

This immaculate flat has never been lived in and is essentially brand new.

In total there are three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a reception room with kitchen area and a balcony.

Battersea Reach is an award-winning.

15-storey St George development located on the south bank of the Thames.

The Pinnacle is thought to be the jewel in the crown of the exclusive community at Battersea Reach.

It has superb onsite facilities ranging from Cake Boy Patisserie and Coffee Shop and Young’s Waterfront Restaurant and Bar to ‘Gym and Tonic’ residents’ only gym and Michaela Mitoi Hair and Beauty salon.

There are excellent transport links, being less than half a mile from Wandsworth Town providing rail access to Clapham Junction, Vauxhall and Waterloo.

Fitzwilliam Road, Clapham Old Town, SW4, £1,295,000, Sheraton Law 020 7627 5566

Juniper Drive, Battersea Reach, London, SW18, £1,350,000 Knight Frank 020 3813 5874

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FOR SALE

Bolingbroke Grove Between The Commons SW11 £2,500,000|FREEHOLD

If you’re tired of staring across the street at a mirror image of your own Victorian terrace and not ready to trade London’s lights for greener pastures, then this substantial house with wonderful westerly views over Wandsworth Common’s green expanses could be just the move for you. With generous proportions over four floors (including a full basement conversion) plus potential for a fifth, it is suited to a large family. It’s close to Northcote Road’s multitude of attractions, highly sought-after schools & approx. half a mile from Clapham Junction’s direct trains to The City/West End. EPC-C.

FOR SALE

Kelmscott Road Between The Commons SW11 £2,075,000|FREEHOLD

POSITION AVAILABLE

This stylish Victorian house, with a substantial floor area over 2500 square feet, has a sensational front-to-back basement conversion and outstanding open-plan living spaces. With six bedrooms and four bathrooms, it’s ideal for a growing family. Superbly located within the friendly community of Kelmscott Road, just off fashionable Northcote Road and Wandsworth Common, half a mile from Clapham Junction and close to excellent schools in both the state and private sectors. EPC-D.

John Thorogood are currently seeking a sales/lettings negotiator to join their team.

Please contact Daphne Prentice on 020 7228 7474 for further information.

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TO LET

Nightingale Square Nightingale Triangle SW12 ÂŁ1,350 |PER WEEK

This imposing 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom Victorian property has been substantially extended and sympathetically renovated to create a wonderful family home in this prestigious and beautiful garden square. The house has magnificent living space with 3 reception rooms, a study and a fantastic kitchen with vaulted ceiling. Beyond is a large and very sunny southfacing private garden and in addition, residents of the square also have exclusive use of the delightful Nightingale Square communal gardens. Excellent train / tube links to The City and West End are less than half a mile away. EPC-E.

TO LET

Amner Road Between The Commons SW11 ÂŁ825 |PER WEEK

This well appointed, 4 bedroom Victorian house is in a very convenient location within half a mile of the underground at Clapham South. It has an eat-in kitchen, opening onto a West-facing garden and a large double reception room. Upstairs the bedrooms are served by both a bathroom and a shower room. Excellent schools, a wide range of shopping and dining facilities and the open spaces of Clapham Common are all nearby. EPC-F.

john-thorogood.co.uk|020 7228 7474|140 Northcote Road SW11 6QZ|

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FOR SALE

Mallinson Road Between The Commons SW11 ÂŁ1,445,000 |FREEHOLD

This delightful Victorian home with lovely south-facing garden is superbly located in the Belleville School catchment, less than half a mile from Clapham Junction and directly off fashionable Northcote Road. Extended into both the spacious loft and side return and retaining many period features, it has been made into a very attractive four double bedroom family home. EPC-D.

FOR SALE

Wakehurst Road Between The Commons SW11 ÂŁ1,325,000 |FREEHOLD

POSITION AVAILABLE

This 'natural' four bedroom Victorian house is an increasingly rare gem. Well-maintained over a long period of ownership it retains many features and huge scope to extend into the loft, side return and extra-large basement (STPP) and has a delightful garden. Situated off Northcote Road, in the catchment of the highly-rated Belleville School and within half a mile of Clapham Junction station. EPC-E.

John Thorogood are currently seeking a sales/lettings negotiator to join their team.

Please contact Daphne Prentice on 020 7228 7474 for further information.

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n the Georgian style but recently built, this superb five-bedroom townhouse in Wimbledon offers style with comfort.

The semi-detached townhouse was built in 2013 by renowned developer London Square and finished to an excellent specification. It is very conveniently located for Wimbledon Village, the Common and Kings College School.

With over 3,300 sq ft of spacious accommodation over four storeys, this home combines generous proportions with modern luxury. It features a spectacular dual-aspect living room overlooking the patio garden, a spacious formal dining area, five bedrooms and four bathrooms, including an exquisite master bedroom suite.

In addition, there is a show-stopping 538 sq ft open plan kitchen/breakfast/family room that forms the hub of this stunning family home, perfect for entertaining family and friends.

Upstairs there are five bedrooms and four bathrooms.

To the rear of the house is an attractive patio garden, which leads onto the off-street parking area complete with a ‘car stacker’ which allows one car to be parked above ground and one car below.

Edge Hill is a popular location, convenient for the Village, Town Centre and stations.

There are many excellent local state and private schools in the area (including King College just along Ridgway) and a variety of leisure facilities including Golf Courses, Tennis Clubs and Health Clubs. Heathrow and Gatwick Airports are both accessible via the A3 and M25 motorways.

ith a substantial floor area of over 2,500 sq ft, this Victorian house has a sensational front-to-back basement conversion and outstanding open-plan living spaces.

With six bedrooms and four bathrooms, it’s ideal for a growing family and is superbly located within the friendly community of Kelmscott Road, just off fashionable Northcote Road and Wandsworth Common, half a mile from Clapham Junction and close to excellent schools in both the state and private sectors.

The ground floor of this terraced house is light and airy with the large and spacious reception room to the front wide and open plan to the hall. To the rear is a stylish and well-equipped kitchen/dining room which opens into a secluded NW-facing garden which has artificial grass and receives excellent afternoon and evening sun.

Kelmscott Road, Between the Commons, SW11, £2,075,000, John Thorogood 020 7228 7474

Convent Mews, 45 Edge Hill, London, SW19, £2,895,000, Knight Frank 020 8946 00226

WOWOHWOWFACTOR This stunning period house with spectacular river views, terraces and a garage hides a surprise behind its handsome façade.

The pretty house is wider than usual and opens into a beautifully designed contemporary space offering glorious uninterrupted river views, the leafy expanse of Bishop’s Park and beyond.

The fabulous decked terrace provides an ultimate place of tranquillity to river watch and enjoy a sundowner and it affords the perfect vantage point from which to observe the start of the annual Boat Race and is a perfect venue for boat race parties.

Ruvigny Gardens Putney, SW15, £3.295m, Savills 020 8780 9900

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OCTAGONMAGIC T his beautifully presented, detached house, with a secluded walled garden in a discreet semi-rural gated setting adjacent to Wimbledon Common, is surrounded by mature landscaping.

It was originally built in the early 1980s by leading house-builders Octagon.

The location of the property and its surroundings are notable features as it is tucked away between Wimbledon Common, a golf course and Cannizaro Park.

The house is about two miles from the A3 trunk road and 14 miles from the M25 orbital motorway. There are fast and frequent trains from Wimbledon to Waterloo (15 minutes).

The property underwent extensive renovations and refurbishment five years ago to include water-based underfloor heating to all tiled areas, re-wiring, upgraded heating and water pressure system and most of the glazing was replaced in the house. CAT6 cabling has been put in place through the house and there are integrated speakers in the kitchen/living/dining area, lounge master bedroom and bathroom. There is also a precedent in the Eversley Park Estate where permission has been granted to extend into the loft and above the garage if additional space is required.

The houses are set well apart and are well screened from each other and No 5 enjoys particular seclusion. It is approached via attractive communal grounds and a private driveway and the house enjoys bright and spacious accommodation over two floors. On the ground floor there is a spacious reception hall with generous fitted

cupboards, a double-aspect drawing room with high ceiling and French doors to the terrace, a study and a kitchen/ dining/family room.

The country-style kitchen is fitted with a good range of custom-built units incorporating solid wood and granite work surfaces including a large island unit with useful cupboards and drawers and integrated appliances including a gas range with extractor above.

Bi-fold doors open out onto the large terrace and the attractive walled garden – ideal for entertaining. The dining area has a logburning stove.

Upstairs the very bright master bedroom with floor-to-ceiling windows has a dressing area with fitted wardrobes, an attractive bathroom and a door to the large balcony/terrace overlooking the rear garden and the golf course.

There are four more double bedrooms, two of which have en suite bath/shower rooms, a family bathroom and a linen cupboard.

The location of the property and its surroundings are notable features

The Wimbledon Village specialists with over 30 years of experience, and substantial knowledge of the South London property market, providing a friendly, flexible service to clients in order to make moving home a positive experience.

Robert Holmes & Company has earned its reputation by providing a bespoke approach to estate agency, offering clients an independent and distinctly personal service tailored to individual requirements.

Specialising in the sale and letting of high calibre residential property primarily within Wimbledon, Coombe and the surrounding areas.

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5 Eversley Park, Wimbledon, SW19, £3,600,000, Robert Holmes & Co 020 8947 9833

Wimbledon Village

£3,900,000

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A unique property overflowing with character, charm and possibilities occupying a totally secluded plot of over half an acre a few minutes from the Village with a separate Lodge, and garage block with studio flat above Main house: 4 reception rooms • kitchen/breakfast room • 6 bedrooms • 4 bath/shower rooms (3 e/s) • The Lodge: vaulted reception room • turret room with balcony • study nook • leisure suite with swimming pool, gym, sauna and shower • bedroom/studio • large storage area • wine cellar • double garage with studio flat over • stunning mature gardens • ER/D for house and lodge 58

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Putney Heath

£1,600,000

A very well appointed end of terrace town house with a particularly generous south west facing garden and beautiful communal gardens set on an exclusive gated development on Putney Heath within easy reach of Wimbledon Village Hall • reception room • study (bedroom 3) • kitchen/family room • utility room • cloakroom • 3 bedrooms (inc study) • 2 bath/shower rooms (1 e/s) • south west facing garden • garage & OSP • ER/D

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Wimbledon £4,500,000 In a secluded setting on a plot of 0.22 of an acre moments from the Common 4 reception rooms • kitchen/breakfast room • 6 bedrooms • 4 bath/shower rooms • large south facing garden • rear patio garden • OSP • ER/E

Wimbledon Village

£3,995,000

Wimbledon £3,995,000 In a highly regarded road equidistant to Wimbledon Park and the town centre Double reception room • Study • kitchen/breakfast/dining room • games room • movie room • gym • 6 bedrooms • 4 bath/showers • south facing garden • garage & OSP • ER/D

Wimbledon £2,650,000

Providing excellent lateral accommodation in a quiet residential road 3 reception rooms • kitchen/breakfast room • 6 bedrooms • 4 bath/shower rooms • storage • boot room • south west facing garden • OSP • ER/C

Attractively appointed and conveniently located in a quiet residential no through road Reception room • dining room • kitchen/family room • 6 bedrooms • dressing room • 4 bath/shower rooms • garden • garage & OSP • ER/E

Wimbledon £2,350,000

Wimbledon £2,850,000

Close to Wimbledon Common and the All England Lawn tennis Club Reception room • kitchen/reception room • conservatory • 2nd kitchen/living room • study • 5 beds • 4 bath/showers • terrace • garden • garage & OSP • ER/C

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In a quiet cul-de-sac conveniently placed for the Village, town centre and Wimbledon Park 30’ reception room • dining room • kitchen/breakfast/family room • 4 bedrooms • 4 bath/shower rooms • gym/bedroom 5 • garden & 2 terraces • garage & OSP • ER/C

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THE DRIVE £4,250,000 An exciting opportunity to purchase an existing unmodernised house set in an exceptional garden plot of approx. 0.7acre ( 0.28H) plot with planning permission to construct a 10,239 sq ft house which is located on a private road set on the exclusive Coombe Hill Estate. Planning Ref: 15/14146/FUL

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Many buyers dream of designing and building their own home, here are two of several development opportunities that may temp you...

The Coombe and Kingston Hill specialists where we have over 125 years of collective experience within the area bringing together substantial local knowledge of the South London property market providing a friendly, flexible service to clients in order to achieve a positive moving experience.

Robert Holmes & Company is a private company which has long been established as the number one residential property specialist within the area and prides itself on the longevity of its staff.

Guy Leaning has worked within the area since 1989 and he and his team specialise in the sale and letting of some of the finest homes within the area.

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COOMBE RIDINGS £2,850,000 A unique opportunity to acquire a beautiful secluded site overlooking Combe Hill Golf Course. The gardens extend to 0.6 of an acre and there is granted planning for 8,200 sq. ft. of new build, the current planning provides for a six bedroom six bathroom family home over four floors and separate double garage. Planning Ref : 16/14613

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Coombe £3,000,000 Overlooking a wooded copse, this bright and appealing home is filled with light and designed to maximise the space and overall fittings that are displayed throughout. The gardens are a particular feature of the fine home with sheltered paved terrace to the rear and manicured gardens.

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Coombe

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A fantastic and rare opportunity to acquire a brand new contemporary house located in a tranquil location close to Richmond Park and Wimbledon Village and in a wonderful setting with exceptional lateral space featuring a wonderful kitchen family and breakfast room, raised lounge and stunning bathrooms throughout.

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Wimbledon £1,850,000 This beautifully presented family home located in quiet tree lined street was recently restored to a high specification Freehold • 5 Bedrooms • 2 Reception Rooms • 4 Bathrooms • Garden • OSP • ER/C

Wimbledon £1,895,000

Coombe £1,595,000 An appealing attached home set within a private road of Coombe and within walking distance of the station Freehold • 4 Bedrooms • 4 Reception Rooms • 4 Bathrooms • Garden • OSP • ER/E

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A beautifully restored Grade II listed family home set close to shops and rail links to London Freehold • 5 Bedrooms • 2 Reception Rooms • 4 Bathrooms • Garden • OSP • Period • ER/D

This well presented property was designed by acclaimed London architects and has been sympathetically extended and refurbished.

Freehold • 6 Bedrooms • 4 Reception Rooms • 4 Bathrooms • Garden • Garage • ER/C

Coombe

Coombe £2,850,000

£2,450,000

A substantial six bedroom family home, with wonderful gardens.

Freehold • 6 Bedrooms • 3 Reception Rooms • 3 Bathrooms • Garden • OSP • ER/B

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Freehold • Development Plot • Granted planning permission for 8200 approx sq ft • Land Area 0.6 Acres

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Wimbledon Village

£9,500 pcm

West Wimbledon

£4,950 pcm

A stunning family home with wrap around garden just a couple of minutes’ walk to the Village. With a large roof terrace, five bedrooms, three bathrooms and eat in kitchen. ER/E

A detached light and airy contemporary style six bedroom family home with great living space opening onto garden, off street parking and a garage. ER/E

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Wimbledon Village

£3,250 pcm

£2,750 pcm

In the heart of the Village, this attractive 2 bedroom townhouse in a sought after development has solid oak floors, modern kitchen and bi-fold doors leading to a charming patio garden. ER/C

A spacious three bed first floor conversion apartment in a substantial detached period property in an enviable location in the heart of Wimbledon Village. ER/E

Wimbledon

Wimbledon

£2,150 pcm

With a recently updated kitchen, this fully furnished 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment is bright and spacious with great views over the communal gardens. Access to the balcony from kitchen and reception room plus secure off -street parking. ER/C

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Bright and airy top floor apartment with double aspect reception room leading to a lovely balcony. With two bathrooms, off-street parking and storage. ER/C

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Heslop Road £1200 per week An absolutely stunning and unique four bedroom house measuring in excess of 2200 square feet, situated on the well regarded Heslop Road. Secure gates surround this lovely end of terrace property. The ground floor comprises a large open plan dining area and smart kitchen with integrated appliances and breakfast bar, concertina doors open out onto the smart patio garden boasting built in seating and dining area perfect for the summer months Four bedrooms•Reception room•Dining room•Kitchen/ breakfast room•Utility room•Bathroom•Shower room•Garden•Downstairs loo•Unfurnished

Salcott Road £975 per week An impressive four bedroom family house located just off Northcote Road and presented in excellent condition throughout. Double reception room with wooden floors and high ceilings, leading through to a kitchen/breakfast room where the side return has been done.

Concertina doors open out to the garden. There is also a downstairs WC and a cellar.

Four double bedrooms•Double reception room•Kitchen/ breakfast room•Shower room•Bathroom•Downstairs WC•Garden•Cellar•Unfurnished

£240 inc VAT for the tenancy agreement and £42 inc VAT per person referencing fee

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Chatto Road £1,275,000 Freehold ON GREEN

This attractive mid-terraced Edwardian family home is well located on a popular residential road between the commons. The accommodation is arranged over three floors and has been extended into the side return and the loft. The property is presented in immaculate decorative order and boasts particularly good living space.

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Three double bedrooms•Study/ fourth bedroom•Reception•Kitchen breakfast room•Family bathroom•Ensuite shower room•Utility room•Downstairs WC•South facing garden with rear access

Crockerton Road £2,400,000 Freehold This magnificent double fronted house currently sits on an extremely wide plot and offers approximately 3269 sq ft of accommodation arranged over three floors. The property is presented in good decorative order throughout and retains lots of its period charm. In addition, the house benefits from grand proportions in all the principal rooms.

Six/Seven bedrooms•Two bathrooms (one en-suite)•Kitchen/breakfast room•Double reception room•Dining room•Conservatory•Two WC’s•Utility/dressing room•Cellar•Landscaped garden

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DOUBLE FRONTED This imposing double fronted house is presented in excellent decorative order throughout and benefits from grand proportions in all the principal rooms.

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t currently sits on an extremely wide plot and offers approximately 3460 sq ft of accommodation arranged over three floors.

The front door opens to a spacious entrance hall, which in turn leads to a dining room/playroom to the left and an attractive formal sitting room to the right.

The formal sitting room boasts original ceiling mouldings, a stunning feature fireplace and built in cabinetry and leads through into an impressive open plan kitchen/family room.

The kitchen is certainly the heart of the house, with incredible space for entertaining as well as every day family living. The room has been divided into three zones: a family/sitting room, a conservatory/breakfast room and the kitchen itself. The kitchen is beautifully finished with white composite stone work surfaces, wall and base units, integrated appliances and an Aga. The superb south facing garden can be accessed via double doors from the family area and from the conservatory. A downstairs cloakroom is also available on the ground floor.

The master bedroom can be found towards the front on the first floor and boasts built in wardrobes, feature fireplace and a luxurious en-suite bathroom. Five further double bedrooms and two family bathrooms as well as a conservatory are arranged over the upper levels and substantial storage is available in the eaves. In addition, the cellar is currently being used as a utility room.

This magnificent house is located on Dalebury Road, between the junctions of Trinity Road and Beechcroft Road.

The open spaces of Wandsworth Common are a short walk away, as are the amenities of Bellevue Road.

Transport can be found at Tooting Bec underground, which is approximately a ten-minute walk away and there is a fantastic selection of schools nearby, subject to catchment and entrance each year.

‘The open spaces of Wandsworth Common are a short walk away’

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Howards Lane, SW15 £1,575,000 An exceptionally spacious (2056 SqFt) and bright four bedroom townhouse with off-street parking and private garden in prime West Putney.

Modern town house • prime West Putney • kitchen/ living/breakfast room • private lawned garden • ground floor W.C. • utility room • garage • spacious reception room • further reception/dining room • four double bedrooms • en-suite bathroom • two further bathrooms • no chain • eaves storage

Manor Fields, SW15 £725,000 A spacious (1,068 SqFt) three bedroom, second floor apartment set within Putney’s most prestigious 1930’s built mansion block development.

Share of freehold • 1930s mansion block apartment • 1,068 sqft • oak panelled entrance hallway • double reception room • kitchen • master bedroom • two further bedrooms (one with en suite wc) • family bathroom • off street parking for two cars • well maintained communal gardens and grounds • porterage • 24 hour security • idyllic location • sought after mansion block development • no onward chain • EPC rating E

194 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SH 70

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Lebanon Gardens, SW18 £1,600,000 An exceptionally spacious (2443 SqFt) and beautifully presented end-of-terrace house with off street parking and a large south facing garden.

Freehold victorian end terrace house • large private south facing garden • off street parking for two cars • superb extended modern kitchen/family room • two further reception rooms • ground floor W.C. • five double bedrooms • two bathrooms • eaves storage • cellar • EPC rating D

Cardinal Place, SW15 £1,500,000 A charming and beautifully presented freehold end of terrace Victorian cottage situated in a highly sought after enclave of Lower West Putney.

Victorian cottage • freehold • front garden • four double bedrooms • double reception room • kitchen • south facing garden • family bathroom • shower room • loft storage • sough after location • side access to the garden • cul-de-sac • EPC rating D

194 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SH 139 Lower Richmond Road SW15 1EZ

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Bangalore Street, SW15

£1,495,000

£1,380,000

Entrance hallway • double reception room • kitchen/breakfast room • master bedroom • three further double bedrooms • family bathroom • shower room • private garden • cellar • popular Lower West Putney road • school catchment area • EPC rating D

Burston Road, SW15

Westmead, SW15

£535,000

Detached freehold new build house • 1903 sqft • exceptionally spacious (45 ft wide) kitchen dining reception • ground floor cloakroom • high specification finish throughout • fully fitted kitchen with quality integrated appliances • west facing patio garden • allocated off street parking space • superb master bedroom suite with large en-suite shower • two further double bedrooms • discrete location in prime Central Putney • 10 year structural warranty • excellent after sales service (including 24 hour helpline) • highest possible energy performance rating: A

194 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SH 72

Fanthorpe Street, SW15

Freehold Victorian terraced house • 2,280 sq ft • four bedrooms • two bathrooms • double reception • kitchen • converted basement • private garden • roof terrace • loft storage • period features • wide footprint • Lower West Putney • EPC rating D

139 Lower Richmond Road SW15 1EZ

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£2,150,000

Master suite with luxury bathroom • turret bedroom suite • two/three further bedrooms • two shower rooms • reception room • media room/fifth bedroom • superbly appointed kitchen/dining room • underfloor heating throughout • WC • utility room • gated driveway with parking • 59ft west facing garden

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

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Lacy Road, SW15

£3,500 PCM

Family home with guest house • reception room • dining room • modern kitchen • three bedrooms • bathroom • shower room • one bedroom guest house • private garden • prime location • EPC E • tenant fees £180pp •

A L G E R T EE D

£3,750 PCM

Mid terraced house • family home • double reception • open plan kitchen/ reception • west facing garden • four bedrooms • two bathrooms • guest wc • garden room • storage shed • terrace • fantastic location • Brandlehow School • close to all transport • wandsworth park • EPC E • tenant fees £180 pp •

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Brandlehow Road, SW15

Erpingham Road SW15

£3,950 PCM

Semi detached house • two reception rooms • kitchen/dining room • master suite • four further bedrooms • two further bathrooms • guest WC • cellar • large garden • off-street parking • close to great schools • EPC E • tenant fees £180pp •

194 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SH 139 Lower Richmond Road SW15 1EZ

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Erpingham Road, SW15

£3,750 PCM

Victorian family home • double reception room • extended kitchen/dining room • five bedrooms • three bath/shower rooms • garden room • cellar • close to schools & river • EPC D • tenant fees £180pp •

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

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MONEY TIP

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hile there may be growing demands on household incomes, the good news is that lender appetite remains strong with very little upward pressure on interest rates. This may, however, explain why remortgage numbers have failed to increase, with borrowers often only compelled to take action after the second or even third interest rate rise.

As so many stories circulate regarding mortgage prisoners – borrowers who can’t remortgage perhaps because they are older, require an interest-only mortgage or are self-employed – there may be those who feel, wrongly, that they won’t be able to get another deal.

With HSBC the latest lender to make many reductions across its range of fixed-rate mortgages later this week, including a five-year fix pegged at just 1.59 per cent, fixes are as low as they have ever been. This is great news for borrowers so it is worth seeking independent advice to find out whether you qualify for a cheaper deal.

MONEY MATTERS SLOWINGDOWN

1.38%

Gross mortgage lending reached £22.1 billion in June, 9 per cent higher than May’s lending total of £20.3 billion, and 3 per cent higher than the £21.5 billion lent in June last year, according to UK Finance, which used to be the Council of Mortgage Lenders. A period of belt-tightening now seems to be underway as inflation begins to erode consumer spending power, and consumer confidence weakens.

“Given that the economy and housing market are closely linked, this has contributed to the activity plateau since the start of the year,” says Mohammad Jamei, of UK Finance. “Looking ahead, housing market activity is likely to reflect economic conditions – a deterioration would likely dampen first-time buyer numbers and homeowners remortgaging – the factors that have supported lending recently.”

The average rate on a 60 per cent two-year fixed-rate mortgage

2.5%

The average rate on a 90 per cent two-year fixed-rate mortgage

NUMBERCRUNCHING

3.75% The Nationwide standard variable mortgage rate

6.3%

The fall in prime central London house prices in the past year, according to Knight Frank

BESTBUYMORTGAGES

Fixed Rates

Lender

Rate

Until

Reversionary Rate

APR

Max. LTV

HLC

ERC

Product Fee

Exit Fee

Notes

Yorkshire BS

0.99%

31/11/2019

08/08/17

4.2%

60%

N/A

2%/1% until 31/11/19 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£1495 Product Fee

£90

£5m

Santander

1.15%

11/02/19

4.49%

4.0%

75%

n/a

3% until 02/11/19 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£1,499

-

Min £250k Loan £1.5m. Free Valuation.

Free Legals for remortgages

HSBC Bank

1.34%

09/30/19

3.69%

3.4%

85%

n/a

2%/1% until 30/09/19 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£99 Booking Fee

-

Max loan £400k Free Legals for remortgages

HSBC Bank

1.59%

09/30/22

3.69%

2.9%

60%

n/a

5/4/3/2/1% until 30/09/22 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£99 Booking Fee £900 Product Fee

-

Max £5m Free Legals for remortgages

Barclays

2.39%

10/31/27

3.74%

3.5%

60%

n/a

5% until 31/10/27 5% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£1499 Product Fee

£80

Min loan £500k, Max £2m. Free Valuation.

Free Legals for remortgages

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ISARISEONTHECARDS? The economy is not in great shape so should we prepare for interest rates to go up, asks Duncan Farmer

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interest rates would have to rise.

He also cites the weakness of sterling and rising inflation as causes for concern and says that last summer’s cut in the base rate to 0.25 per cent had added “fuel to the fire of the build-up of consumer debt”.

“If consumer debt continues to build up the economy will become even more unbalanced and we will ultimately discover that growth has become unsustainable,” he went on. “The MPC has put off raising interest rates for too long already, and delaying further is likely to make our economic problems worse.”

However, his contention that rising house prices were making it harder for first-time buyers to own their own home appears to be a red herring as many estate agents are reporting a slowdown and most forecasters predict slow growth, if any.

Mr Carney’s concerns about Europe may ultimately be reversed. Discussions about the European Medicine’s Agency’s move out of London, which must happen when we leave the EU, has led many of its 900 highly qualified and relatively wellpaid employees to say that they would rather quit their jobs than the quit the capital. If that is repeated in the financial institutions also considering a move, the future of the London economy – and its property market – look good for some time to come.

he Bank of England has once more voted – by 6-2 – to keep interest rates at 0.25 per cent and it is now more than ten years since the base rate last went up. However, there are two warnings that the economy is no longer in the shape that it was: Mark Carney the Bank’s governor, says that Brexit is beginning to hit businesses, and Andrew Sentence, a former member of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee, says that rates must go up because we’ve all borrowed too much.

“It is evident in our discussions across the country with businesses,” said Mr Carney, “that uncertainties about the eventual relationship [with Europe] are weighing on the decisions of some businesses.”

He added that business investment had been weaker than would have been expected and that “the speed limit of the economy has slowed”. He also forecast that growth for the year would be two points lower, at 1.7 per cent.

The knock-on effect would be that wages would also grow more slowly, at 3 per cent next year, down from a forecast of 3.5 per cent. That means that we will all have less to spend, but it has not stopped consumers going to the shops, says Mr Sentence, who said that the “strong growth of borrowing and the build-up of consumer debt” meant that

A beautiful home needs a beautiful mortgage Whether you are buying your first home, next home or need to remortgage, look no further than SPF Private Clients for specialist mortgage advice.

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

There will be a fee for mortgage advice. The precise amount will depend upon your circumstances and loan amount. We estimate that the fee will be 0.67% of the amount borrowed.

Call SPF Private Clients on:

0870 900 7762 for more information

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t seems that, regardless of what the Bank of England has done, mortgage rates are starting to rise. Figures show that the average two-year fixed-rate loan has become slightly more expensive. The average rate for buyers with a deposit of just 10 per cent is now 2.5 per cent, compared with 2.43 percent in April. For those with 40 per cent to put down the rate has climbed from 1.24 per cent to 1.38 per cent, which means that anyone with a £500,000 loan would be paying an extra £18 and £33, respectively, every month.

SPF Private Clients Limited (SPF) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

The FCA does not regulate some forms of buy-to-let, overseas or commercial mortgages. SPF Private Clients, 25 Finsbury Circus, London EC2M 7EE.

Variable Rates Lender

Rate

Until

Rev. Rate

APR

Max. LTV

HLC

ERC

Product Fee

Exit Fee

Notes

Yorkshire BS

0.89%

Discount from SVR until 31/11/19

4.74%

4.1%

65%

n/a

1% until 31/08/19 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£1495 Product Fee

£90

Mx £5m

HSBC Bank

1.09%

Tracker over base for 24 months

3.69%

3.4%

75%

n/a

None

£99 Booking Fee £900 Product Fee

-

Mx £2m Free Legals for remortgages

HSBC Bank

1.24%

Tracker over base for 24 months

3.69%

3.6%

85%

n/a

None

£99 Booking Fee £900 Product Fee

-

Mx £400k Free Legals for remortgages

Coventry BS

1.49%

Variable rate for term

n/a

1.8%

65%

n/a

None

£999 Product Fee

£125

Mx £1m. Free Valuation.

Free Legals for remortgages

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NORFOLK HOUSE ROAD, SW16 ÂŁ950,000 FREEHOLD OARE, WILTSHIRE ÂŁ2,750,000 FREEHOLD

A five bedroom Victorian terraced house in this sought after location between Streatham High Road and Tooting Bec Common. This light-filled character property

offers excellent family-friendly accommodation over threeinfloors.

On thelocation. ground floor a wide and entrance hall with a Victorian floor that leads An extraordinary and individual modern country house a stunning Builtisoriginally inwelcoming 1962 for the artist John Merton, Pound tiled House is broadly to a double with generous proportions, sash windows and period fire places. is a fittedinkitchen/diner with a modern and Palladian inreception style androom is a wide, single storey building high withceilings, large windows over looking the gardens.

It There was extended 1978 to include gardenunits room and a

integrated appliances, leading to the charming rear patio garden which is a perfect space for outdoor dining. On the upper levels there are five bedrooms including large studio complex including a workshop and dark room . The property currently has very high ceilings and brick parapets surrounding the roof which has

a large master bedroom which extends over the full width of the house overlooking the street. There are also two bathrooms. Norfolk House Road is a sought after residential street popular with families and consisting of pretty, mid to late Victorian terraced houses. It is well placed for all local amenities and several well regarded primary and secondary schools.

At| hall the |northern end of the street there is access the wide spacegaraging of Tooting Bec lake Common with |its popular Lido Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room drawing room | studio complex | dining roomto| wine cellargreen | integrated | small arboretum over six acres of land and running track.

Balham is a short distance away.

Central London is just seventeen minutes by train from Streatham Hill station and the property is accessible to Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land Brixton tube via the regular busy 24hr bus route on the high road. EPC: F

good storage space.

STREATHAM | 020 8769 6699 streatham@winkworth.co.uk

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GAUMONT PLACE, SW2 £485,000 LEASEHOLD OARE, WILTSHIRE £2,750,000 FREEHOLD

Superb fourth floor apartment in stunning new development by Streatham Hill Station. This superb new build apartment is currently in the final phase of building

andextraordinary will be available owner occupation from Autumn Streatham Hill by London Square is high-end luxury development of apartments setisaround a large An andforindividual modern country house2017. in a stunning location.

Built originally ina1962 for the artist John Merton, Pound House broadly landscaped in the heart of Streatham close to a wide selection of local It shops restaurants.

There will be aaMarks & room Spencer asa Palladian inresident’s style and courtyard is a wide, garden single storey building with large Hill, windows over looking the gardens. was and extended in 1978 to include garden and well as many other shops situated within the development. In addition there is a concierge service, a private resident’s gym and excellent security. The apartment large studio complex including a workshop and dark room . The property currently has very high ceilings and brick parapets surrounding the roof which has

is located on the fourth floor (with lift) and has a large balcony with a quiet aspect overlooking the resident’s gardens. The spacious open plan reception room and high specification kitchen features integrated Siemens appliances, Corian worktops and Amtico flooring. There is a utility room off the hallway which has a washer dryerbedrooms and plenty of bathrooms useful storage.

Theroom generous and luxury bathroom complete the excellent modern living space which has underfloor heating Four | four | garden | hall |double drawingbedroom room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land and an excellent energy efficiency rating.

There is no onward chain.

(Please note the CGI images are supplied by the developer and illustrate the specification but Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land not the layout of the flat)

good storage space.

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LYDHURST AVE, SW2 ÂŁ585,000 LEASEHOLD OARE, WILTSHIRE ÂŁ2,750,000 FREEHOLD

A period split-level Edwardian maisonette close to Streatham Hill. Located within easy reach of Streatham Hill station and local cafes, shops, restaurants and several

excellent local schools, this bright modern and airy country terracedhouse Edwardian maisonette is offered exclusively for sale. accommodation comprises: own An extraordinary and individual in a stunning location.

Built originallythrough in 1962Winkworth for the artist JohnThe Merton, Pound House is broadly front door in tostyle streetand leading to ansingle entrance hallbuilding with a kitchen/breakfast roomover to rear, a white double bedroom and a to reception The room stairs lead up Palladian is a wide, storey with large windows looking the bathroom, gardens. Itawas extended in 1978 includeroom. a garden and a to the top floor where there is a further large double bedroom with plenty of eaved storage space. The property retains many attractive features of the period such large studio complex including a workshop and dark room . The property currently has very high ceilings and brick parapets surrounding the roof which has

as: sash windows. fire place, high ceilings and wooden floors. There is the additional benefit of a small rear garden and balcony off the kitchen. This charming period home is set within the Leigham Hall conservation area of Streatham Hill which is a residential neighbourhood well placed for access to West Norwood/Tulse Hill/ Dulwich/Clapham is an easy commute London. : Ecomplex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land Four bedrooms | fourand bathrooms | garden roominto | hallCentral | drawing room | EPC studio

good storage space.

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

STREATHAM | 020 8769 6699 streatham@winkworth.co.uk

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ROMOLA ROAD SE24 ÂŁ599,995 LEASEHOLD OARE, WILTSHIRE ÂŁ2,750,000 FREEHOLD

This well presented garden flat is ideally located for the amenities and transport links of both Herne Hill and Tulse Hill with the added bonus of Brockwell Park and its

An extraordinary and individual modern house in a stunning location.

Built 1962 forroom the artist Merton, House isincluding broadly a lovely iconic Art Deco Lido being just a short walkcountry away. To the front of the property there is aoriginally good sizein reception whichJohn benefits from Pound period features Palladian in style and is a wide,with single storey building large looking the gardens.

It wasone extended in has 1978 to in include a garden roomone andof a fireplace and bay sash windows plantation shutters.with There arewindows two wellover proportioned double bedrooms, of which built storage and provides two direct access to the beautiful,a south westand facing, private The garden has ahas large decked (perfect for alparapets fresco dining) as well as lawn which and separate large studio complex including workshop dark roomgarden. . The property currently very high area, ceilings and brick surrounding thea roof has gravelled area space. to the rear of the garden. There is a modern kitchen diner with stone floor tiles which has ample storage and a bright, modern family bathroom with a good storage separate bath and shower cubicle. The property also benefits from a basement and a newly extended lease

Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land Ground floor flat | Victorian | Reception | Kitchen diner | Two double bedrooms | Family bathroom | Basement | Storage throughout | Garden | Leasehold | EPC=E

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

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LEAFY LOCATION A generous, light-filled home – perfect for family living

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ocated on a quiet, leafy street just moments away from Herne Hill and Dulwich Village and close to Herne Hill station, this superb semi-detached Edwardian family home with an outbuilding has been extended to provide spacious accommodation in excess of 2,250 sq ft over three floors with a pretty south-facing garden and off-street parking.

Available exclusively through Winkworth, this light-filled house has large, lateral reception/ entertaining space on the ground floor that interconnects around a wide hallway with wooden floors and features decorative ceilings, fireplaces and large windows overlooking the garden. There is an eat-in fitted kitchen and ground floor WC. On the first floor there are three double

bedrooms and a single bedroom as well as a larger family bathroom and on the top floor there is a second bathroom that serves the two double bedrooms.

The sunny south facing garden is paved and steps up to the rear with planted borders and garden lighting giving excellent seclusion and is ideal for outdoor entertaining.

There is a wide brick and timber outbuilding/ summerhouse at the rear that could have a number of alternative uses.

Brantwood Road is close to several excellent local schools, Brockwell Park, Ruskin Park and Dulwich Park and is only a short commute away from Central London.

The property has been extended to provide spacious accommodation in excess of 2,250 sq ft over three floors

Brantwood Road, SE24, ÂŁ1,325,000 Freehold, Winkworth Herne Hill 020 7501 8950

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BALMUIR GARDENS, SW15 £1,895,000 FREEHOLD This charming family house is situated on a larger than average plot. The property boasts excellent reception space to the ground floor all having dual aspects over the landscaped gardens. There is also a spacious kitchen/dining room with direct access to the rear garden. The upper floors offer good family accommodation and of particular note is the master bedroom with its en-suite bathroom. There are three further spacious bedrooms, one benefiting a sleeping platform.

HOWARDS LANE, SW15 £1,800,000 FREEHOLD A semi-detached, five bedroom family home in this premier West Putney road. The property boasts good reception space. Of particular note is the Kitchen/breakfast room with direct access to the south facing 45ft rear garden.

There are two further formal reception rooms with stripped wooden flooring, original coving and working fireplaces.

The upper floors offer excellent family accommodation with four spacious double bedrooms, all with plenty of fitted wardrobes. There is also a smaller fifth bedroom which is an ideal study.

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HOTHAM ROAD, SW15 £1,350,000 FREEHOLD An outstanding semi-detached period property in this enviable West Putney location. Situated on the corner of Earldom Road and Hotham Road, it benefits from an abundance of windows to the front, rear and side of the property. The house enjoys a wealth of original period features along with a 19ft cellar. The well-planned accommodation is arranged over two floors with the option (subject to planning) to extend the accommodation into the loft area. The house does require modernisation and redecoration.

COALECROFT ROAD, SW15 £1,275,000 FREEHOLD A highly desirable, early Victorian, semi-detached character property in this most favoured and sought after location. Coalecroft Road is a jewel in the renowned West Putney conservation area, the properties meticulously retain the ambiance and style of the period. The well presented accommodation is arranged over two floors and benefits from a host of original period features. Both the living and bedroom areas are bright and airy with attractive open aspects.

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RAVENSDON STREET, KENNINGTON SE11 £1,695,000 FREEHOLD OARE, WILTSHIRE £2,750,000 FREEHOLD

This substantial family home, arranged over four storeys, is truly unique; being the only house on the road to benefit from a double basement. Enter at the raised

An extraordinary and individual modern country house in a stunning location.

Built originally in 1962 for the artist John Merton, Pound broadly ground level to find a spacious double reception room, offering a fantastic entertaining space, library or dining area.

At the rear is useful utilityHouse space,iswhich could Palladian style and is a wide, storey building with large windows over looking the gardens.

It was extended in and 1978 to include garden roomwhich and a double as in a bedroom/study, withsingle adjoining W.C. The primary basement comprises a stunning kitchen, informal dining area a bright and a airy extension, could studio be usedcomplex as television room aorworkshop play area and and dark opensroom out to a beautifully secluded south-west facing garden. secondary provides two which large double large including . The property currently has very high ceilings andThe brick parapetsbasement surrounding the roof has bedrooms, withspace. built-in storage and a sizeable family bathroom. This space certainly does not lack in light, due to well positioned skylights and a rear courtyard. The good storage remaining bedrooms, both large and with good storage solutions, are situated on the first floor with a shower room with W.C. The distinctive feature of this property

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

is there’s no rule for the space; it could be easily rearranged to suit your individual needs.

Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land Period Terraced House | 5 Bedrooms | 2 Reception Rooms | 3 Bathrooms | Garden | Very Good Decoration | EPC Rating E

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OAKDEN STREET, KENNINGTON SE11 £775,000 SHARE OF FREEHOLD OARE, WILTSHIRE £2,750,000 FREEHOLD

A wonderful opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented, split level, Victorian conversion flat, with a patio garden and situated in the highly sought after Walcot

An extraordinary andArea. individual modern country a stunning location.

Built with originally in 1962 thespiral artiststaircase John Merton, Poundpiece.

HouseEnter is broadly Square Conservation The flat is arranged overhouse three in floors and stylishly designed a stunning castfor iron as it’s centre from the Palladian in style is aopen wide,plan single storey building with large windows overhigh looking the gardens. was extended in 1978 to include a garden room and a raised ground floorand to the kitchen/dining room, with wooden flooring, ceilings, large sashItwindows and ample storage.

The beautiful spiral staircase leads down the largeincluding receptiona room, where there is room plenty. of space for a sofa and chairs.

Thishigh continues master bedroom, with an abundance of fitted large studiotocomplex workshop and dark The property currently has very ceilingsinto andthe brick parapets surrounding the roof which has storage and itsspace. own private shower room. The second bedroom is a large double, at the rear of the property, with built-in storage and an en-suite shower room with good storage W.C. The secluded paved garden offers the perfect spot for alfresco entertaining on a long summer evening.

Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land Period Conversion Flat | 2 Bedrooms | 2 Reception Rooms | 2 Bathrooms | Garden | Very Good Decoration | EPC Rating D

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

HERNE HILL | 020 7501 8950 KENNINGTON 7587 0600 | 020 kennington@winkworth.co.uk hernehill@winkworth.co.uk

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egency House stands opposite the green open spaces of Brunswick Park in Camberwell and is ideally located for the shops, restaurants and bars of Camberwell and East Dulwich.

There are five apartments available, all of which have been renovated to an incredibly high specification.

Features include, integrated SMEG espresso machines and windows prewired for automated curtains. One of the apartments even has a fridge that sends pictures of its contents to your phone.

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flat on the first floor has a 26 ft open plan kitchen/ reception room with large sash windows that allow in an abundance of natural light. Period features have been retained, including cornicing with marble Georgian roundel fireplaces proving focal points for rooms.

The master bedroom suite comes with a dressing room and an en suite bathroom with marble tiling. There is a second double bedroom and a family bathroom.

The Regency, Regency House, Brunswick Park, Camberwell, SE5, from £775,000, Savills 020 3402 1900

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ne of a selection of spectacular modern townhouses in the centre of East Dulwich, with open plan living spaces, high ceilings and a massive wow factor.

There is a large family open plan kitchen on the lower ground floor and on the ground floor a bright and spacious reception room that leads out onto a private terrace garden rear. Upstairs on the top two floors there are four double bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The house has been architecturally designed and no expense has been spared in regards to the internal fixtures, fittings and furnishing.

Key eco features, developed by the Swedish company NIBE, have been installed to help residents reduce their energy consumption by 50% to save on utility bill costs. These include state-of-the-art airsource heat pumps, solar heating panels, photovoltaic panels and energy efficient underfloor heating.

It is located the heart of East Dulwich with easy access to the cinema, bars and restaurants and close to Peckham Rye Park.

Peel Terrace, Upland Road, East Dulwich, from £1,395,000 to £1,500,000, Winkworth 020 8299 2722

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his West Dulwich house fitted with a hospital-grade air purification system is an ideal buy for asthmatics or simply the health conscious.

The beautifully presented, end of terrace, three-bedroom house was fully refurbished in late 2013 and is in a sought after location, and could be easily converted to include a fourth bedroom.

The high quality specification of this property includes Kahrs engineered Jatoba hardwood flooring throughout, a feature full height door and underfloor heating to bathrooms. The house’s ventilation system has been upgraded to allow all fresh air entering the house to pass through an IQAir Perfect 16 air purifier.

There is also a high end music system comprising a KEF 5.1 surround sound speaker system integrated into the reception room ceiling, and preparation for Sonos speakers elsewhere in the house.

On the ground floor, the entrance hall gives on to a concealed guest cloakroom and then on to the reception/dining room which features sliding French doors that open on to the 43 ft south-facing garden.

The sleek and stylish open plan kitchen

is well specified and gives access to the utility room, which is also accessible from the front garden.

The first floor provides two bedrooms and a second reception room, which can be used for relaxing or as a children’s play area. Previously configured as a further bedroom, this area could easily be reconverted. There is also a fabulous family bathroom.

The master bedroom suite occupies the whole of the second floor and includes a spacious bedroom with en suite shower room.

Outside there is a useful garden shed in the back garden, and also a separate garage located close by in the development, which is situated just off Alleyn Park. The shops and amenities of West Dulwich and Dulwich Village are within easy reach, as are the green spaces of Crystal Palace Park, Belair Park and Dulwich Park. Dulwich and Sydenham Hill Golf Club is also nearby.

Prestigious local schools are on the doorstep, including Dulwich Prep London on Alleyn Park and Dulwich College.

anting to enjoy pure air and get away from pollutants caused by traffic fumes and general congestion is now a big motivating factor in house buyers.

Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, has pledged to clean up London’s air by introducing clean bus corridors on the most polluted roads and by setting a target of buying only electric or hydrogen buses from 2020. He is also opposed to a third runway at Heathrow and hopes to introduce cleaner walking routes to schools, as well as starting a major treeplanting programme across London.

According to Laura Peet, negotiator at Knight Frank, Dulwich: “Poor air quality in central London seems to be a considerable factor for several new buyers who have registered with us recently. They want to relocate to a leafier, greener and more traffic-free area and have explained that they had previously been considering moving out of London to the country, whether for personal health concerns or worries about their children’s health.

“The area close to Dulwich woods seems to appeal as a compromise, being set back from the road and surrounded by trees, which contribute to better air quality. Another house we are marketing has gone even further in the quest for clean air, installing an air purifier which creates hospital grade air throughout the property, free of allergens and airborne viruses and moulds.”

Little Bornes, West Dulwich, SE21, £895,000, Knight Frank 020 3815 9410

WOODLAND TRANQUILITY A four-bedroom detached house on the edge of Dulwich Woods offers a rare opportunity to buy a detached house within the Great Brownings private residency.

Great Brownings was built in the 1960s expressly to provide a tranquil home life for diplomats requiring quick and easy access to the centre of London.

The accommodation comprises a bright and spacious galleried entrance hall, fitted kitchen/dining room, ground floor cloakroom and a spacious L-shaped reception room with direct access to the private rear garden. On the first floor there are four bedrooms (one with an en suite bathroom) and a family bathroom.

Great Brownings, Dulwich, London, SE21, £835,000, Knight Frank 020 3815 9410

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Charismatic Victorian 3-storey house with a 3-double beds, basement kitchen/diner, 60ft garden, period features, working fire and interchangeable layout. In Brockley Conservation Area, close to great schools and superb transport links (train, London Overground and DLR). Also near New Cross, Brockley, Deptford, Greenwich and Blackheath.

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Easy-living gem of a 3-bed house with 20’ open plan kitchen/diner and a separate reception, in a quiet road just a stone’s throw from Peckham Rye Park. Lovely garden, great local schools and friendly neighbourhood.

Super-sexy 2-double bed, 2-bath garden flat in a rather becoming location. Bewitching interior, landscaped garden and your own entrance. Near trains, Overground links and bars along Lordship Lane. Chain free.

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his architecturally elite warehouse conversion has some outstanding bespoke additions, 4/5 bedrooms, a striking vaulted reception and a kitchen/diner with a step-out terrace. The larger terrace takes in top-floor views while the groundfloor courtyard is screened for absolute privacy. The building is one of two warehouses that formed a Victorian hosepipe factory and both are set back from Kirkwood Road by electronically controlled gates and a deep driveway.

An expensive overhaul has provided Element7 limed larch flooring across the first floor stairs and living space, Concreate flooring across the ground floor hall and solid parquet in the bedrooms. Concrete basins were hand-built in situ as was the open fire and in the reception. There is an en suite shower room, a shared shower room and a family bathroom, all with superior fittings. There’s also a bedroom-size dressing room, a utility room and a top-floor bedroom that’s currently used as a study. All in all there are, potentially 4-double bedrooms, should you use the 20ft-long study as one. The entire house measures almost 1900 square feet.

From here you can walk to zone 2 trains and London Overground services

in a few minutes and central Peckham in under 10. Two Ofsted rated “outstanding” state schools are within arm’s reach, John Donne Primary School and St Thomas the Apostle secondary. Two further “outstanding” secondary schools are found at Peckham Rye. Some of the UK’s best independents are a 10-minute drive from here and include Alleyn’s, Dulwich College and JAGS. You’re moments away from a landscaped village green with a playpark plus independent eateries, pubs, fishmonger, butcher, bakery and florist. Rye Lane is nearby for a supermarket, several high street chains (Boots, Argos, and WHSmith) and an independent multi-screen cinema. Local restaurants include two favoured by restaurant critic Jay Rayner (Artusi and The Peckham Refreshment Rooms) while hip bars and artists’ studios are plentiful.

‘Architecturally elite warehouse conversion’

Kirkwood Road, SE15 £1,350,000, Roy Brooks 020 8299 3021

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Herne Hill SE24 £525,000 Leasehold

Herne Hill SE24 £495,000 Leasehold

This beautifully finished Chain Free property comes to market offering new kitchen and bathroom, wooden flooring throughout and good sized rear garden.

Transport links from Herne Hill BR, Loughborough Junction BR and Denmark Hill BR and Overground are close by as well as the ever popular Ruskin Park.

This large period two double bedroom property comes to the market in excellent decorative order. Located close to the many transport links of Herne Hill, the flat is also close to the ever popular Ruskin Park.

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Fawnbrake Ave SE24 Share of Freehold £825,000

Sunray Ave SE24 £750,000 Leasehold

This spacious split level three bedroom Victorian converted flat boasts over 1230 sq ft, a private garden and a fantastic location. With a good sized Reception Room and separate Kitchen, the property also offers fabulous views across London. The property benefits from three good sized bedrooms and a cellar.

This pretty ‘homes for heroes’ three bedroom cottage comes to the market in good condition. Located on the popular ‘Casino Estate’, it is within catchment for the many desirable schools in the area. Good transport links to Central London can be found from both Denmark Hill and North Dulwich.

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Deerdale Road SE24 ÂŁ565,000 Leasehold This beautifully designed period maisonette is located in the highly desirable Herne Hill. Offering great living and entertaining space as well as a well maintained private garden, the property boasts two bedrooms, separate kitchen and reception room. The property still possess some fantastic period features. Deerdale Road is situated within walking distance to Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction train stations as well as only a short walk to the ever popular Ruskin Park. The property enjoys the tranquil life style of Herne Hill although Brixton and its many bars and restaurants are close by.

Rutland Court SE5 ÂŁ400,000 Share of Freehold This good sized two bedroom purpose built top floor apartment in Rutland Court is located between Herne Hill and Denmark Hill. The accommodation comprises reception room, separate kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. The flat is located away from the road and benefits from its own garage as well as a healthy lease.

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we have a consistently good supply of rime London rents have continued family houses available to rent, as well to fall slowly over the past year, but as close proximity to some of the best despite this the average corporate schools in the capital. relocation budget has risen by 13 per However, at the same time, increased cent year on year. This is largely due to political and economic uncertainty, increased financial sector budgets, which and concerns were 59 per cent surrounding job higher in the first half security, means that of 2017 compared to some of our existing the same period last tenants are looking year. This equates to downsize to save to over £2,000 money. In south being added to the west London those average monthly downsizing from a budget. five-bedroom house Last year to a three or fourcompanies were bedroom house can relocating less save between 15 senior executives to and 25 per cent.

London, focusing Ben Charsley Therefore, more on mid-ranking landlords need to be staff travelling savvy and ensure that their properties, solo, whereas today banks and finance whatever the size, are of a high companies are once again relocating specification and are realistically priced. higher level employees to steer decision New build properties across London are making through Brexit. These top tier setting the bar, so existing landlords must executives tend to be relocating with continue improving their properties to families, which has driven more corporate retain a rental premium and avoid voids. tenancies to south west London where

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his stylish and modern family home with four bedrooms and two bathrooms, is tucked away on Leathwaite Road within a short stroll of Wandsworth and Clapham Common and the popular shopping hub Northcote Road.

It is beautifully designed to offer perfect accommodation for a family. Careful consideration has been given to the decor and the style of the house reflects modern and comfortable living.

There is a double reception room with wooden flooring opening to a bay window and retaining a period fireplace. The room flows through to the fully extended family kitchen/diner and beyond the kitchen, the enclosed garden is laid with artificial lawn and mature shrubs for easy maintenance.

The first floor has three double bedrooms, including the master at the front of the house, and a family bathroom. The top floor of the house is currently used as the master with a separate en suite. All rooms feature built in storage and the house also has a downstairs wc and fitted cellar with laundry utilities.

Leathwaite Road,Clapham, SW11 6RR, £4,333 per month, Savills 020 3428 2223

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OHFORAMEWS! O riginally built in 1877 as a stables used to keep the fine horses for Kensington’s elite society, this luxurious mews offers a rare opportunity for the lucky tenant.

The mews property is tucked away in a quiet corner of Kensington and has risen from humble beginnings as a livery stable to its current incarnation as an opulent residential address.

The newly-refurbished mews house has three bedrooms and stands at a generous 2,130 sq. ft. When first built, the ground floor was used as a coach house with the second floor as living quarters for stables servants.

The mews were converted for residential use between 1918 and 1925 and the property has been fully refurbished by Victoria Road Designs.

The main entrance is through a private landscaped courtyard, and there is another entrance from the side of the

building. The kitchen is a welcoming, country-style room leading into minimalist but welcoming dining room. Sliding black doors lead to a hidden utility room, with Miele appliances, a separate washing machine and tumble dryer and a WC. The original staircase from the stables remains, from which residents can access the three double bedrooms, all of which have en suite bathrooms.

A second reception room could easily be used as a study or a family gathering area. The first-floor bedroom has an enviable bay window seat and the second-floor master bedroom comes with an end-of-bed TV cabinet, while in the en suite bathroom, additional screens allow the occupant to watch TV from the comfort of the bath.

his imposing six-bedroom Victorian house is situated in a commanding position opposite Clapham Common.

To the front of the property the spacious double reception room offers beautiful views stretching over the Common. There is a well-equipped kitchen to the rear and French doors open out onto a private patio garden.

Upstairs there is another double reception room with a bay window and balcony that ensure the room is flooded with natural light and fresh air. A guest cloakroom and the first large double bedroom with en suite bathroom are also on this level.

Another three generous double bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms, are positioned over the next two floors. While the lower ground level holds two more double bedrooms, also with en suites.

There is also a fantastic pre-wired media room and a wine cellar. The house has underfloor heating throughout the ground and first floor and new double-glazed sash windows.

Clapham Common North Side, Clapham, SW4, £2,200 per week, Knight Frank 020 3667 6755

De Vere Cottages, Kensington, £3,500 per week, Russell Simpson 020 7225 0277

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beautiful five-bedroom, detached, Edwardian family house in a premier spot on the corner of Wimbledon’s Parkside opposite Wimbledon Common.

The house is newly decorated with new carpets and has a large double aspect drawing room, formal dining room, family room and a large extra reception room currently set up as a billiards room.

Special attractions are the large terrace in the garden, accessed from the kitchen/ breakfast room, and a stunning roof garden on the mezzanine landing. Astro turf has been laid and a small eaves room built into the roof is set up as a kitchenette, making the area ideal for entertaining.

The first floor has a large master bedroom with built-in wardrobes with a marble en suite bathroom, four more double bedrooms, one with en suite plus a family bathroom.

There is a good sized wraparound garden plus a pretty summer room complete with electricity. There is gated off-street parking for four cars.

Parkside Avenue, Wimbledon, SW19, £9,500 per month unfurnished, Knight Frank 020 8946 9811

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lettings – 115 Balham High Road SW12  020 8675 6565  info@jacksonsestateagents.com www.jacksonsestateagents.com Sales & Lettings – 120 Balham High Road SW12  020 8772 9373  sales.balham@lauristons.com  lettings.balham@lauristons.com www.lauristons.com Lettings - 80 Balham High Road SW12  020 8675 5050  balham@palacegatesestates.co.uk www.palacegatesestates.co.uk

242 Battersea Park Road, SW11  020 7924 1944  sbp@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk 7a Albion Riverside, Hester Road, Battersea Park, SW11  020 3597 7670  battersea@knightfrank.co.uk www.knightfrank.co.uk

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

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www.knightfrank.co.uk/riverside

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

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Barnes

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

48 Barnes High Street, SW13  020 3728 2288  barnes@foxtons.co.uk

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

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Knight Frank

56 Barnes High Street, London SW13  020 3371 3130  barnes@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.com

Savills Waterfront, 62-64 Battersea Bridge Road, SW11  fmoynihan@savills.com www.savills.co.uk/waterfront

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

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

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Unit C1 Vista, 346 Queenstown Road, London SW8  020 3642 9711  battersea@knightfrank.co.uk www.knightfrank.co.uk

Brixton

198 Lavender Hill, Battersea SW11  020 7924 2777  manager.battersea@bairstowevescountrywide.co.uk www.bairstoweves.co.uk 21 Battersea Square SW11  020 7771 7100  battersea@first-union.co.uk www.first-union.co.uk

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Battersea & Nine Elms

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

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

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THRESHER OWEN

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

www.hamptons.co.uk 73 Abbeville Road, Clapham SW4  020 8875 7995  info@jacksonsestateagents.com www.jacksonsestateagents.com

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

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

44 Abbeville Road, Clapham SW4  020 3280 3514  clapham.sales@kfh.co.uk

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

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Sales – 11 The Polygon SW4  020 3667 6750  robert.french@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.com

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

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

Lettings – 334 Garratt Lane, SW18  020 3280 3522  earlsfield.lettings@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

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

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

Lettings - 1 The Polygon SW4  020 7720 5588  clapham@palacegateestates.co.uk www.palacegateestates.co.uk 131 Northcote Road SW11  020 7228 5111  battersea@ramptonbaseley.com www.ramptonbaseley.com

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Coombe Hill 259 Coombe Lane SW20  020 8947 9393  hani@coomberesidential.com www.coomberesidential.com 360 Coombe Lane, Wimbledon SW20  020 8947 9833  enquiries@robertholmes.co.uk www.robertholmes.co.uk

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

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Herne Hill 63-65 Herne Hill SE24  020 7733 5454  wendy@petermans.co.uk www.petermans.co.uk 236 Railton Road SE24  020 7501 8950  hernehill@winkworth.co.uk www.winkworth.co.uk

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181-183 Kennington Lane, SE11  020 7840 3205  kennington@atkinsonmcleod.com www.atkinsonmcleod.com 292-294 Kennington Road, SE11  ske@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

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

Sales & Lettings – 345a Kennington Road SE11  020 7385 2296  sales.kennington@lauristons.com  lettings.kennington@lauristons.com www.lauristons.com Sales – 299 Kennington Road SE11  020 7587 0600 kennington@winkworth.co.uk www.winkworth.co.uk

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

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

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

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

145 Evelina Road, Nunhead SE15  020 3206 3063  post@roybrooks.co.uk www.roybrooks.co.uk

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

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

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

1 Putney Hill, Putney SW15  020 3280 3545  putneyhill.sales@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk 81-83 Lower Richmond Road, West Putney SW15  020 3280 3558  westputney.sales@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

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

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Sales & Lettings – 188 Upper Richmond Road SW15  020 8780 8780  sales.putney@lauristons.com  lettings.putney@lauristons.com www.lauristons.com

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

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

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

194 Upper Richmond Road SW15  020 8780 1100  sales@warrenputney.co.uk www.warrenputney.co.uk 139 Lower Richmond Road SW15  020 8780 1100  lettings@warrenputney.co.uk www.warrenputney.co.uk 196 Upper Richmond Road SW15  020 8788 9295  putney@winkworth.co.uk www.winkworth.co.uk

23 Hill Street, Richmond upon Thames TW9  020 8939 2800  richmond@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.com 40-42 Hill Rise, London  020 8614 9100  mgthompson@savills.com www.savills.com

29-31 Upper Tooting Rd, London SW17  020 8767 3655  tooting_sales@marshandparsons.co.uk www.marshandparsons.co.uk

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Tooting Bec 26 Tooting Bec Road, Tooting SW17  020 8767 0522  info@jacksonsestateagents.com www.jacksonsestateagents.com

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

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

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

Wandsworth – Between the Commons

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

140 Northcote Road SW11  020 7228 7474  sales@john-thorogood.co.uk www.john-thorogood.co.uk 26 Bellevue Road, SW17  020 8682 7777  wandsworth@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.com

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

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

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

118 Northcote Road SW11  020 7728 9292  batteresa_sales@marshandparsons.co.uk www.marshandparsons.co.uk 131 Northcote Road SW11  020 7228 5111  battersea@ramptonbaseley.com www.ramptonbaseley.com

Knight Frank

99 Northcote Road, SW11  020 3428 2222  rchatwin@savills.com www.savills.com

81 High Street SW19  020 8946 0026  dominic.pasqua@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.com Sales & Lettings – 53 Wimbledon Hill Road, Wimbledon SW19  020 8946 9468  sales.wimbledon@lauristons.com  lettings.wimbledon@lauristons.com www.lauristons.com

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Wandsworth Common 19 Bellevue Road SW17  020 8767 7711  wandsworth@carterjonas.co.uk www.carterjonas.co.uk 34 Bellevue Road SW17  020 8767 2222  bellevueroad@rymer-irens.com www.rymer-irens.com

Knight Frank

26 Bellevue Road, SW17  020 8682 7777  wandsworth@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.com Sales & Lettings – 30 Bellevue Road SW17  020 3846 0999  wandsworthsales@ramptonbaseley.com  wandsworthlettings@ramptonbaseley.com www.ramptonbaseley.com

WE GUARANTEE THIS IS GOING TO BE STRESSFUL.

New Homes – 53 Wimbledon Hill Road Wimbledon SW19  020 8879 9099  newhomes@lauristons.com www.lauristons.com 35 High Street SW19  020 8947 9833  enquiries@robertholmes.co.uk www.robertholmes.co.uk Lettings - 11-13 Church Street SW19  020 8870 9669  rentalenquiries@robertholmes.co.uk www.robertholmes.co.uk 1 High Street SW19  020 8971 8111  cmoon@savills.com www.savills.com

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LAST WORD Mark Hustwit of Marsh & Parsons Brixton has the last say Describe your property career to date.

Since starting as a trainee 19 years ago, I’ve valued and sold every type of property from country estates to city centre flats. A colleague and I opened a still-successful agency in Harrogate in 2009, however, I felt I needed a new challenge and left for London in 2014. Having worked in both Harrogate and London, I understand how markets – and client expectations – differ.

What do you enjoy most about your job and what have been the highlights? I love working with enthusiastic people – estate agents have personality!

Seeing clients happy is always a highlight; my career is built on relationships and recommendations, so providing a good service is imperative.

Describe the biggest challenges.

Political uncertainty – the property market can be sensitive. The recessions have been difficult, 2008 being the worst. Even so, nobody who bought at that time regrets it today! The biggest day-to-day challenge is telling a client that a buyer has withdrawn their offer.

What advice would you give to someone considering a career in estate agency? Do it! It’s a great career which offers opportunities to build friendships with colleagues and clients, and the earning potential is good too. It’s hard work at times, but very rewarding.

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

The market is resilient – if you’re selling, explore options to maximise your return.

Property presentation is essential, and a little money well-spent can a real difference.

When buying, maximise your budget so when the market rises, your equity will grow more favourably.

What sets south London apart?

It’s trendy – there’s always something on. There’s great nightlife and excellent amenities and transport links. There are also affordable options for first-time buyers and their families.

What do you think lies ahead for the south London market? Continued growth and first-time buyer demand.

Recent highs, recent lows? Moving to the new, busy Brixton office has been great.

Brexit caused some uncertainty, but this is a domestic market – people move, and the market will always adjust.

What is your top location south of the river? Brixton for its great vibe, endless restaurants, bars and shops, and 24-hour tube line!

If you were not an estate agent, what career would you choose and why? I feel destined to be in sales, and the investment or financial services sectors have always appealed to me.

St Michael’s Road SW9 £2,475,000 A spectacular four-bedroom, end-of-terrace family home spanning almost 3,000 sq ft, finished to an exceptional specification and set on a prime residential street near Stockwell.

Brixton Sales: 020 7733 4595 sales.brx@marshandparsons.co.uk

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SETTOIMPRESS This Grade II listed, five-bedroom house, set in 12 acres of impressive grounds with fantastic views, provides the perfect country home

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ating back to the 16th century, Lollesworth Farm was enlarged in 1677 and, unlike many homes of this date, the rooms enjoy excellent ceiling heights more akin to the Georgian era.

The grounds include a swimming pool, changing room, outdoor entertaining and barbecue area, a formal walled garden and outbuildings including a substantial home/office above one of the garages with views on all four sides over the grounds.

Additionally there is a tractor barn, a further garage and a log store. While all mains services are provided there is also a private underground water reservoir to supply the grounds and livestock through the summer months.

The house is approached via one of three driveways and the entrance hall leads into a drawing room and

sitting room, both with woodburning stoves. The dining room opens to the kitchen/breakfast room – equipped with an Aga. There is also a utility room and conservatory overlooking the garden.

The master bedroom with an en suite bathroom is on the first floor along with three more bedrooms, a bathroom and cloakroom. Another bedroom and bathroom are on the second floor.

West Horsley village has shops, pubs and local schools, as does adjoining East Horsley. Schooling in the area is superb with a good selection of state and private options.

‘The house is approached via one of three driveways’

Lollesworth Farm, Lollesworth Lane, West Horsley, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT24, £2,875,000, Knight Frank 01932 591 600

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GRAND DESIGN Clopton Hall is an amazing country property which is impeccably presented throughout and forms the principal and substantial central part of this Neo-Jacobean country house

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he house was built in the renaissance style in 1906 by Gotch and Saunders on the site of the former manor house. It has a beautiful stone façade with mullioned windows and internally all the rooms are of vast proportions with superb features. The house is approached through imposing stone gates along a long private tree-lined drive which leads to a gravelled courtyard and circular carriage driveway with a central stone ornamental pool with fountain.

The location is completely idyllic with outstanding views, formal gardens, garages and a five-acre paddock.

One of the main features of this superb property is the grand reception hall which rises three floors to a height of approximately 38 ft with a top-lit central atrium which floods the room with natural light. There is a sweeping oak Arts and Crafts staircase, panelled walls and a large period fireplace.

The principal rooms all lead off the reception hall with a stunning panelled drawing room to the rear with two fireplaces and beautiful views over the

gardens. A separate dining room and study all have period features.

The kitchen is bespoke and fully fitted with integrated appliances, a separate breakfast room and utility room.

The bedrooms are arranged over the top two floors. There are 11 bedrooms and six bathrooms in total and all of them are large and bright rooms with superb open views. The master suite has its own separate sitting room as well as a luxurious bathroom and dressing room.

The second guest suite has a vast dressing room and another luxurious bathroom/wet room.

Good local amenities and excellent schools are found close by in the delightful market towns of Oundle (7 miles) and Thrapston (6 miles). The A14 and A1 are just a short drive away and for commuters main line rail services to London are found at Kettering and Northampton.

‘The location is completely idyllic with outstanding views’

Clopton Hall, Clopton, Northamptonshire NN14 3DZ, offers over £1,500,000, Fine and Country Northampton 01604 309030

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ESTATE AGENTS

Creative style and design

Guide Price £475,000

An exclusive development of inspirational homes constructed by AP Lewis & Sons Ltd, nestled discreetly on the periphery of this sought-after village of Isham. TIsham offers an outstanding primary school (Ofsted 2015), village pub, church and lovely rural walks. London St Pancras in under an hour. Anticipated completion Summer 2018.

Kettering 01536 417888

Style and Elegance Personified

£950,000

This substantial and imposing five bedroom detached residence situated in the everpopular hamlet of Hardwick provides an outstanding interior with a flexible design and layout. The beautifully maintained rear garden provides a secluded and private setting. Opportunity for further accommodation above the garaging. EPC RATING: E Kettering 01536 417888

One of the finest villages

Guide Price £675,000

This very private, secluded family home – tucked away a short walk from the centre of the village of Geddington – offers a special blend of the old and the new, cleverly combining the best of contemporary design with original features including exposed timbers and stonework. Great flexibility with huge amount of space. EPC RATING: F Kettering 01536 417888

Past meets Present

Guide Price £275,000

This stunning bay fronted three-bedroom semi-detached property has been thoughtfully refurbished and is located on this popular tree lined road in the North end of Kettering. The fore garden is neatly kept and the south-facing rear garden has both a patio and lawn perfect for summer entertaining. EPC RATING: PENDING Kettering 01536 417888

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

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Faster. Sell with Knight Frank

Our understanding of the ever-changing market enables us to price your property accurately, so you can rely on Knight Frank to get you moving.

Call us today to arrange your free market appraisal: 01372 464496 esher@knightfrank.com

Guide price: £600,000

East Molesey, Surrey KT8

This charming period home is arranged over two floors and located in the heart of East Molesey close to local amenities. Two bedrooms, one reception room, one bathroom, garden and roof terrace.

Approx. 851 sq ft. EPC D. esher@knightfrank.com Office: 01372 940253

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Guide price: £1,095,000

Esher, Surrey KT10

This well-proportioned four bedroom property has been thoughtfully extended over time to create a modern family home with excellent living and bedroom accommodation arranged over three floors. The house has ample off-street parking and is just a moments walk to Esher Train station. Approx. 2,054 sq ft. EPC: E. esher@knightfrank.com Office: 01372 940253

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Our understanding of the ever-changing market enables us to price your property accurately, so you can rely on Knight Frank to get you moving.

Call us today to arrange your free market appraisal: 01932 964156 cobham@knightfrank.com

Guide price £1,250,000

West Horsley, Surrey

A charming and immaculately presented Grade II listed character cottage located in a sought after road in West Horsley, set in beautifully landscaped south west facing grounds. 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 3 Reception rooms, Kitchen/breakfast room, Utility room, Cloakroom, Garage, Car Port. EPC: E. cobham@knightfrank.com Office: 01932 964156

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Guide price £3,595,000

Oxshott, Surrey

The latest luxury brand new family home situated in the very peaceful area of Oxshott built by Crown Design and Development. Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and dressing room, 4 Further bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, 5 Reception rooms, Kitchen/breakfast/family room, Boot room/utility room, Cloakroom, Garage, Landscaped grounds of approximately 0.5 acre. cobham@knightfrank.com Office: 01932 964156

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Our understanding of the ever-changing market enables us to price your property accurately, so you can rely on Knight Frank to get you moving.

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