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SOLD IN SW1 Great Peter Street, Westminster Guide price: £2,495,000

SOLD IN SW1 Chester Street, Belgravia Guide price: £2,750,000

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SOLD IN SW1 Warwick Square, Pimlico Guide price: £2,950,000

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Catherine Place, Westminster Guide price: £4,450,000

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SOLD IN SW1 Eaton Place, Belgravia Guide price: £5,950,000

Gerald Road, Belgravia Guide price: £4,995,000

SOLD IN SW1 Chester Square, Belgravia Guide price: £10,950,000

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SOLD IN SW1 Chester Square, Belgravia Guide price: £20,750,000

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LET IN SW1 Chester House, Belgravia Guide price: £395 per week

LET IN SW1 Pimlico Road, Belgravia Guide price: £700 per week

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LET IN SW1 Wellington House, Westminster Guide price: £895 per week

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Eaton Square, Belgravia Guide price: £1,050 per week

Lower Belgrave Street, Belgravia Guide price: £1,500 per week

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Groom Place, Belgravia Guide price: £2,500 per week

LET IN SW1 Chesham Street, Belgravia Guide price: £4,950 per week

Victoria Square, Belgravia Guide price: £3,250 per week

LET IN SW1 Wilton Place, Belgravia Guide price: £5,950 per week

LET IN SW1 Chester Square, Belgravia Guide price: £8,950 per week

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Is there a checklist that I need to follow before I put my property on the market?

John Waters, partner at Knight Frank Chelsea, replies ...

From The Boltons to Carlyle Square

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The key to a successful sale is being prepared. There are a few things that should be done before you put your property on the market, and most do not take much time.

Speak to your solicitor early. Let them know you are planning on selling and ask them to prepare the sales pack.

They will then send you some forms to complete and also request that you gather together any planning permissions, building regulations certificates, warranties and so on that are covered in those forms.

The more prepared you are, the faster exchange of contracts can take place. Many of our vendors also request local authority searches so that a full sales pack is available the moment a sale is agreed. If you have a flat, it is also a good idea to request the managing agent’s pack including, among other things, service charge accounts for the last three years.

You will need an Energy Performance Certificate, which is required by law and needs to be commissioned before any marketing begins. The cost will vary depending on the provider, but expect to pay around £75.

Try to take a fresh look at your home. De-clutter where possible, tidy up the garden, clean the windows, and change any light bulbs that have gone. Look to see if there are any areas that could do with a coat of paint. Many of the houses we see have an old leak that has been repaired but not redecorated.

Call in a few removal firms to quote. Some transactions happen extremely quickly so it is best to have a few options.

The most important thing is to speak to a good estate agent, such as Knight Frank. They will be able to advise on all aspects of moving, how best to present your home to the market, the right price to ask, and any other queries you have about the process. knightfrank.co.uk • 020 7349 4300

Chelsea’s addresses are as renowned

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NEWS AND FEATURES

MARKET VIEW Government meddling. Tax 32 on foreign investors will make no difference, reports Robert Bailey.

WATERFRONT LIVING River premium: 32 Rooms with Thames views command high prices.

LONDON VOICE Sloane alone. Sales are 33 exceptional in the exclusive area around Sloane Square, reports Charles Holbrook.

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PROPERTY TALK Blowing bubbles.

33 Is there anything we can do to cool the overheated market, asks Cheryl Markosky.

LONDON EYE Mayfair moving up. One of 36 India’s biggest property developers makes a significant acquisition.

KNIGHT FRANK KNOWS CHELSEA James Pace, head of our Chelsea office, and his team are renowned for their years of experience and their property expertise. They specialise in selling a range of properties from Pied-à-terres to the grandest mansions. Their in-depth knowledge of the local market, combined with an extensive network of offices in the UK and around the world, means that it is possible to match property to the best possible buyer.

To find out more about how Knight Frank can help with your property requirements, call Knight Frank Chelsea.

020 7349 4300 KnightFrank.co.uk

MONEY Buy to let for capital growth.

34 Investors move money from the stock market to property, reports Duncan Farmer.

BEST BUYS Fixed, discount or tracker – 34 check out the facts, figures and interest rates from our current top ten mortgages.

COUNTRY PROPERTY Your guide to 95 an inspiring selection of excellent homes currently for sale in rural locations.

FOR SALE & TO LET MARYLEBONE, MAYFAIR, PIMLICO, 46 BELGRAVIA, KNIGHTSBRIDGE, CHELSEA, SOUTH KENSINGTON,

HIGHBURY & ISLINGTON Beatle mews. Four fab houses in Knightsbridge have won London’s Best Small Housing Development, and Ringo Starr once lived here.

KENSINGTON, NOTTING HILL, 56 PADDINGTON, HOLLAND PARK, FULHAM, BROOK GREEN Academy award.

Investors and owner-occupiers hunting for high quality can take a walk in these immaculate Kensington gardens.

RENTALS High-tech gadgetry. Three 120 luxury homes in exclusive Belgravia have plenty of state-of-the-art contemporary comforts to attract modern tenants.

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SOLD IN SW3 Beaufort Street, Chelsea Guide price: £1,250,000

SOLD IN SW10 Park Walk, Chelsea Guide price: £1,375,000

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SOLD IN SW10 Harcourt Terrace, Chelsea Guide price: £1,450,000

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Onslow Gardens, South Kensington Guide price: £2,050,000

Limerston Street, Chelsea Guide price: £3,250,000

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Drayton Gardens, Chelsea Guide price: £5,500,000

SOLD IN SW3 Mallord Street, Chelsea Guide price: £6,950,000

Elm Park Road, Chelsea Guide price: £5,850,000

SOLD IN SW5 Old Brompton Road, Earls Court Guide price: £7,850,000

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LET IN SW3 Ifield Road, Chelsea Guide price: £395 per week

LET IN SW10 Uverdale Road, Chelsea Guide price: £550 per week

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LET IN SW10 Beaufort Street, Chelsea Guide price: £540 per week

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Mathison House, Chelsea Guide price: £650 per week

Gertrude Street, Chelsea Guide price: £695 per week

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Lamont Road, Chelsea Guide price: £875 per week

LET IN SW3 Cheyne Row, Chelsea Guide price: £3,750 per week

Slaidburn Street, Chelsea Guide price: £1,200 per week

LET IN SW3 The Vale, Chelsea Guide price: £9,000 per week

LET IN SW3 Mulberry Walk, Chelsea Guide price: £9,500 per week

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SOLD IN SW5 Earls Court Square, Earls Court Guide price: £795,000

SOLD IN SW7 Harrington Gardens, South Kensington Guide price: £950,000

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SOLD IN SW7 Cornwall Gardens, South Kensington Guide price: £975,000

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Bolton Gardens, Earls Court Guide price: £1,275,000

Courtfield Gardens, Earls Court Guide price: £1,550,000

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Queens Gate Terrace, South Kensington Guide price: £1,850,000

SOLD IN SW7 Hereford Square, South Kensington Guide price: £2,995,000

Onslow Gardens, South Kensington Guide price: £1,950,000

SOLD IN SW7 Queens Gate Gardens, South Kensington Guide price: £3,850,000

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LET IN SW7 Cranley Gardens, South Kensington Guide price: £445 per week

LET IN SW7 Rosary Gardens, South Kensington Guide price: £575 per week

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LET IN SW7 Evelyn Gardens, South Kensington Guide price: £650 per week

LET IN SW5

Queen's Gate, South Kensington Guide price: £800 per week

Courtfield Gardens, Earls Court Guide price: £1,150 per week

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Brechin Place, South Kensington Guide price: £1,595 per week

LET IN SW7 Selwood Place, South Kensington Guide price: £2,450 per week

Onslow Gardens, South Kensington Guide price: £2,150 per week

LET IN SW7 Cranley Mansions, South Kensington Guide price: £2,950 per week

LET IN SW7 Queen's Gate Terrace, South Kensington Guide price: £3,500 per week

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SOLD IN W1K Mount Street, Mayfair Guide price: £3,250,000

SOLD IN SW1 Whitehall Court, St James's Guide price: £1,625,000

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SOLD IN W1F Wardour Street, Soho Guide price: £4,850,000

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Dunraven Street, Mayfair Guide price: £7,250,000

Green Street, Mayfair Guide price: £6,450,000

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Hanover Street, Mayfair Guide price: £1,900,000

SOLD IN W1K Grosvenor Square, Mayfair Guide price: £12,500,000

Carlton Gardens, St James's Guide price: £8,500,000

SOLD IN W1S Dering Street, Mayfair Guide price: £4,300,000

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LET IN W1K Davies Street, Mayfair Guide price: £2,600 per week

LET IN W1K Park House Apartments, Mayfair Guide price: £2,550 per week

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LET IN W1J Charles Street, Mayfair Guide price: £2,250 per week

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Wardour Street, Soho Guide price: £1,900 per week

St George Street, Mayfair Guide price: £1,700 per week

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Kean Street, Covent Garden Guide price: £1,550 per week

LET IN W1K Green Street, Mayfair Guide price: £1,500 per week

Green Street, Mayfair Guide price: £1,500 per week

LET IN WC2 Kean Street, Covent Garden Guide price: £750 per week

LET IN W1J Piccadilly, Mayfair Guide price: £625 per week

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SOLD IN SW1 Clabon Mews, Knightsbridge Guide price: £6,250,000

SOLD IN SW3 Markham Square, Chelsea Guide price: £5,600,000

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SOLD IN SW3 Alexander Square, Knightsbridge Guide price: £11,495,000

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Egerton Terrace, Knightsbridge Guide price: £12,000,000

Pelham Crescent, Knightsbridge Guide price: £10,950,000

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Moore Street, Chelsea Guide price: £6,500,000

SOLD IN SW3 Sprimont Place, Chelsea Guide price: £2,000,000

Shawfield Street, Chelsea Guide price: £5,000,000

SOLD IN SW3 Lincoln Street, Chelsea Guide price: £4,750,000

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SOLD IN SW1 Lennox Gardens Mews, Knightsbridge Guide price: £5,950,000

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SOLD IN SW7 Egerton Gardens, Knightsbridge Guide price: £1,650,000

SOLD IN SW1 Pont Street, Knightsbridge Guide price: £4,950,000

SOLD IN SW3

SOLD IN SW7 Ennismore Gardens, Knightsbridge Guide price: £10,950,000

SOLD IN SW3

Egerton Gardens, Knightsbridge Guide price: £5,600,000

Burton Court, Chelsea Guide price: £3,500,000

SOLD IN SW1

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Pont Street, Knightsbridge Guide price: £5,750,000

SOLD IN SW1 Lennox Gardens, Knightsbridge Guide price: £2,950,000

Cadogan Square, Knightsbridge Guide price: £4,100,000

SOLD IN SW7 Onslow Square, South Kensington Guide price: £2,650,000

SOLD IN SW7 Rutland Court, Knightsbridge Guide price: £11,950,000

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SOLD IN W2 Queens Gardens, Bayswater Guide price: £1,250,000

SOLD IN W2 Cleveland Terrace, Bayswater Guide price: £1,650,000

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SOLD IN W2 Cleveland Square, Bayswater Guide price: £2,250,000

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Hyde Park Square, Hyde Park Guide price: £2,500,000

Craven Hill Mews, Bayswater Guide price: £3,250,000

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Hyde Park Gardens Mews, Hyde Park Guide price: £3,600,000

SOLD IN W2 Clarendon Place, Hyde Park Guide price: £4,950,000

Albion Street, Hyde Park Guide price: £3,950,000

SOLD IN W2 The Lancasters, Hyde Park Guide price: £7,750,000

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SOLD IN W2 Craven Hill, Hyde Park Guide price: £15,000,000

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LET IN W2 Kendal Street, Hyde Park Guide price: £475 per week

LET IN W2 Sussex Place, Hyde Park Guide price: £550 per week

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LET IN W2 Radnor Mews, Hyde Park Guide price: £995 per week

LET IN W2

The Brassworks, Frederick Close, Hyde Park Guide price: £2,950 per week

The Lancasters, Hyde Park Guide price: £5,500 per week

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LET IN W1

Albany House, Regent Street, Marylebone Guide price: £750 per week

LET IN W1 Montagu Square, Marylebone Guide price: £1,250 per week

James Street, Marylebone Guide price: £995 per week

LET IN W1 Gloucester Place, Marylebone Guide price: £1,750 per week

LET IN W1 John Street, Marylebone Guide price: £4,950 per week

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SOLD IN W1 Park Crescent, Marylebone Guide price: £4,750,000

SOLD IN W1 Devonshire Place, Marylebone Guide price: £1,795,000

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SOLD IN W1 Portland Place, Marylebone Guide price: £5,250,000

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Montagu Square, Marylebone Guide price: £2,550,000

Bryanston Mews East, Marylebone Guide price: £1,650,000

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Nottingham Street, Marylebone Guide price: £3,695,000

SOLD IN W1 Bryanston Court, Marylebone Guide price: £2,775,000

Mansfield Street, Marylebone Guide price: £7,000,000

SOLD IN W1 Dorset Square, Marylebone Guide price: £1,499,950

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SOLD IN W1 Portman Square, Marylebone Guide price: £975,000

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LET IN SW1 Cadogan Square, Knightsbridge Guide price: £695 per week

LET IN SW3 Cavalry Square, Chelsea Guide price: £700 per week

LET IN SW3

LET IN SW1 Hans Crescent, Knightsbridge Guide price: £1,000 per week

LET IN SW7

Christchurch Street, Chelsea Guide price: £1,450 per week

Montpelier Walk, Knightsbridge Guide price: £1,700 per week

LET IN SW3

LET IN SW1

Radnor Walk, Chelsea Guide price: £3,500 per week

LET IN SW3 Walton Place, Knightsbridge Guide price: £4,000 per week

Hans Place, Knightsbridge Guide price: £3,750 per week

LET IN SW7 Pelham Crescent, Knightsbridge Guide price: £6,500 per week

LET IN SW3 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea Guide price: £15,000 per week

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Rutland Gate, Knightsbridge SW7

Three bedroom lateral apartment with park views An exquisite three bedroom third floor lateral apartment which has been refurbished and interior designed to exacting standards. Master bedroom suite, 2 further bedrooms with en suite, reception room, dining area, kitchen, cloakroom, direct lift access, resident caretaker. EPC rating C. Approximately 176 sq m (1,895 sq ft) Share of freehold Guide price: ÂŁ6,500,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/knightsbridge knightsbridge@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5929 Joint agent: Strutt & Parker 020 7235 9959

(SLA130278)

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Trevor Square, Knightsbridge SW7

Three bedroom later apartment with porterage and parking Meticulously refurbished to the highest specifications, this apartment is located on the first floor of this exclusive Knightsbridge block. Master bedroom suite, bedroom 2 with en suite shower room, bedroom 3, reception room, kitchen, breakfast room, guest cloakroom with shower, private parking, 24 hour concierge and security. EPC rating F. Approximately 172.2 sq m (1,854 sq ft) Share of freehold

KnightFrank.co.uk/knightsbridge knightsbridge@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5929 Joint agent: Harrods Estates 020 7225 6506

Guide price: ÂŁ9,500,000 (SLA130285)

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Campden Street, Kensington W8 A beauitfully designed house with roof terrace

A charming and recently re-developed three bedroom family house which offers a superb standard of finish, benefits from a roof terrace to the rear and is located in the heart of Kensington. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double reception room, kitchen/dining room, guest cloakroom, roof terrace. EPC rating E. Approximately 137 sq m (1,481 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/kensington kens@knightfrank.com 020 3551 5154

Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ2,800,000 (KEN130204)

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Devonshire Place Mews, Marylebone W1 A five bedroom freehold mews house with garage

A contemporary mews house over four floors, beautifully redesigned to optimise the use of natural light and space. Master bedroom suite, 2nd bedroom suite, 2 further bedrooms, 5th bedroom/study, family bathroom, open plan living and entertaining space with fully kitted kitchen and dining area, guest WC, roof terrace, private garage. EPC rating E. Approximately 276 sq m ﴾2,979 sq ft﴿ Freehold Guide price: £5,500,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/marylebone marylebone@knightfrank.com 020 3435 6440 Joint agent: Savills marylebone@savills.com 020 3527 0400

(MRY130156)

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Coombe Lane, Wimbledon SW20 Exceptional early Victorian house An exceptional and rare period house, set over three floors and with all the charm and character expected of a property of this era.

Master bedroom suite, 4 further bedrooms (1 en suite), 3 bathrooms, drawing room, study, kitchen/breakfast/family room, dining room, playroom, utility, garage, parking, garden. EPC rating D. Approximately 353.5 sq m (3,805 sq ft) Freehold Guide price ÂŁ2,300,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/wimbledon wimbledon@knightfrank.com 020 8946 0026 (WMB130185)

Thetford Road, New Maldon KT3 Contemporary detached house A beautifully presented, modern detached house cleverly designed to include a number of energy saving features. 6 bedrooms (2 en suite), 3 bath/shower rooms, drawing room, kitchen/dining/family room, study, cloakroom, utility room, garage, parking, garden. EPC rating B. Approximately 299.6 sq m (3,226 sq ft) Freehold Guide price ÂŁ1,700,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/wimbledon wimbledon@knightfrank.com 020 8946 0026 (WMB130244)

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Britannia Road, Fulham SW6 A refurbished five bedroom house An immaculate refurbishment of a family house situated in a prestigious location on the Moore Park Estate, at the Chelsea/Fulham border. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double reception room, high specification kitchen, garden. EPC rating C. Approximately 139.92 sq m (1,506 sq ft) Available unfurnished Guide price: £1,550 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings fulhamlettings@knightfrank.com 020 7751 2410 (FLQ171498)

Ladbroke Grove, Notting Hill W11 A fantastic two bedroom penthouse The apartment has been interior designed and finished to a very high standard. It has a wall mounted TV and surround sound music system throughout. 2 double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, bathroom, shower room, reception room with open plan kitchen, fantastic roof terrace which is completely private, good storage and access to communal gardens. EPC rating E. Available furnished Guide price: £1,350 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings nottinghilllettings@knightfrank.com 020 7985 9990 (NHQ181829)

All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 will apply when renting a property.

Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges

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1 AN ELEGANT MAISONETTE BENEFITTING FROM A SEPARATE STUDIO FLAT

eaton place, sw1

Entrance hall ø reception room ø dining room ø kitchen ø 3 bedrooms (2 en suite) ø further bathroom ø guest cloakroom ø separate studio flat with kitchen and shower room ø patio ø 214 sq m (2,306 sq ft) ø EPC=D

Savills Knightsbridge

Savills Sloane Street

Katie Rumbellow krumbellow@savills.com

Tom Wilson twilson@savills.com

020 7581 5234

020 7730 0822

Guide £3.5 million Leasehold, approximately 37 years remaining

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SA72802

One New Year resolution we can help you keep: Move.

The New Year market is here. Opportunities are out there.

So, if you’re considering a move, Savills can provide a powerful mix of local knowledge, national relevance and global scale.

Buying, selling, renting or letting, talk to Savills now.

Jonathan Hewlett Head of London Residential jhewlett@savills.com 020 7730 0822

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1 BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED APARTMENT WITH STUNNING PANORAMIC VIEWS

palace street, sw1

Entrance hall ø reception room ø dining room ø kitchen ø 3 bedrooms (1 en suite) ø further bathroom ø guest cloakroom ø terrace ø lift ø 24 hr porter ø storage cage ø underground parking space ø 140 sq m (1,502 sq ft) ø EPC=B

Savills Knightsbridge

Savills Sloane Street

Katie Rumbellow krumbellow@savills.com

Tom Wilson twilson@savills.com

020 7581 5234

020 7730 0822

Guide £2.295 million Leasehold, approximately 989 years remaining

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1 AN IMMACULATELY REFURBISHED MAISONETTE WITH A PRIVATE PATIO GARDEN

cliveden place, sw1

Reception room ø conservatory/dining area ø kitchen ø 2 bedroom suites ø guest cloakroom ø utility room/storage vault ø patio garden ø terrace ø 117 sq m (1,258 sq ft) ø EPC=E

Savills Knightsbridge

Savills Sloane Street

Katie Rumbellow krumbellow@savills.com

Christian Warman cgwarman@savills.com

020 7581 5234

020 7730 0822

Guide £2.695 million Leasehold, plus Share of Freehold

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LETTINGS LAYOUT ONLY

MELBURY ROAD, W8

HORNTON COURT EAST, W8

5 bedrooms ø 4 bathrooms ø reception room ø dining room ø kitchen ø patio ø 300 sq m (3,238 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=F

4 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø reception room ø kitchen ø porter ø Phillimore Estate property ø managed by Savills ø 200 sq m (2,153 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=C

Flexible furnishings £2,700 per week

Unfurnished £2,200 per week

+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Kensington lgood@savils.com 020 7535 3333

+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Kensington alederer@savills.com 020 7535 3333

PHILLIMORE GARDENS, W8

SCARSDALE STUDIOS, W8

2 bedrooms ø bathroom ø reception room ø open plan kitchen ø wood floors ø fully refurbished ø 76 sq m (822 sq ft) ø Council Tax=F ø EPC=D

2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø reception room ø kitchen ø roof terrace ø 92 sq m (999 sq ft) ø Council Tax=F ø EPC=D

Furnished £1,250 per week

Furnished £995 per week

+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Kensington shyde@savills.com 020 7535 3333

+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Kensington ehannam@savills.com 020 7535 3333

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NEWLY REFURBISHED MEWS HOUSE SITUATED IN NORTH BELGRAVIA

wilton row, sw1

3 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø 4 reception rooms ø kitchen ø balcony ø roof terrace ø garage ø 261 sq m (2,810 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=B

Savills Sloane Street Murdi Van Hien mvanhien@savills.com

020 7824 9005 Furnished £3,250 per week + £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* *£36 inc VAT for each additional tenant/occupant/guarantor reference where required. Inventory check out fee – charged at the end of or early termination of the tenancy and the amount is dependent on the property size and whether furnished/unfurnished. For more details, visit www.savills.co.uk/fees.

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marketview The government has introduced capital gains tax (CGT) on foreign homeowners ostensibly to temper what they perceive as a property market in danger of overheating, reports property finder Robert Bailey.

Personally, I do not think it will make any difference one way or another. I have clients who are incredibly shrewd investors and upon hearing the news, they simply shrugged. Although the details of the tax rates will not be revealed for another 18 months, if they are in line with CGT rates for domestic buyers, they will only be 18 or 28 per cent. This means foreign investors are still pocketing up to 72 per cent of the proceeds.

Even prior to the Autumn Statement, the government acknowledged that the tax was unlikely to raise much revenue. Its introduction was a sort of compromise in lieu of the ill-conceived Mansion Tax championed by the Lib Dems and endorsed by the Labour Party.

The other intention, to rein in the prime central property market, is unnecessary, however. The market is self-regulating and already there are signs that it is returning to a steadier growth rate. Eight-figure properties are proving harder to shift than ever, and despite a flurry of publicity surrounding some of the most illustrious properties, few have actually sold.

We have also seen greedy vendors learning some important lessons when they put their properties on the market for far too much. Whereas these vendors may have stood a chance of selling when the market was at its frothiest, they are more likely to stick on the market now. Even ultra-high-net-worth individuals baulk at paying over the odds for a non-liquid asset, especially in the current environment.

The currency fluctuations that made London appear cheap to foreign investors over the last few years are now moving back in favour of sterling as the domestic economy strengthens. The economy’s growth is also likely to trigger mortgage rate rises in the medium term, which will slow the growth rate even further.

What is more, many of the price rises we have seen have been the direct result of chronic stock shortages.

While there will always be a finite supply of property in London, developers have had greater access to finance over the last couple of years, leading to more home building, even in prime central London. With more supply, prices will inevitably stabilise.

The introduction of CGT may have won the popular vote but if the government was truly intending to slow the property market, the tax will prove to be a very ineffective lever in a large machine.

The prime central London market is already contracting and few pundits are predicting the kind of capital growth in 2014 that we have witnessed in previous years. London will still continue to be a popular investment but government meddling is neither welcome nor necessary.

Waterfront living High price of rooms with Thames views As the commercial importance of the Thames has waned, the appeal of waterfront living is putting a value on the river. Homes with the best views command prices more than a third higher than their neighbours off the river, new research by Savills reveals.

Researchers at the firm studied all sales within 100 metres of the river on a stretch between Teddington Lock to the west and Royal Docks to the east. They found the average price of a home with a direct river view was 18 to 20 per cent more than for properties within one kilometre of the river.

However, all views are not equal, Savills Waterfront London report concludes. A south bank location in central London commands the highest premium, with prices over a third (35.4 per cent) higher than neighbouring properties away from the river, with the average waterfront flat selling for £575,000. Further away from the river, the average selling price was £425,000.

The most valuable central London waterfront locations are found along the north bank, though the river view comes with a relatively modest 16.3 per cent premium relative to close neighbours. Here the average flat has a price tag of £960,000 but that compares to an

average of £825,000 within a kilometre of the river.

Natalie Ingham, Savills residential research analyst, said: “Over the next few years, the regeneration of areas such as Victoria and the developmentled growth around Nine Elms and South Bank – including Battersea Power Station, Riverwalk and the Shell Centre – will extend the boundaries of the prime waterfront market.”

A pipeline of 13,200 riverfront units will be built over the next five years, accounting for 9.4 per cent of all expected inner London development. “While a large pipeline can bring uncertainty to the market, the improving infrastructure – in particular transport links – will help boost the accessibility of these new waterfront communities,” said Ingham. Sarah Gretton, head of Savills Waterfront, added: “The principal appeal of living on the river is the amazing light and space, with the expanse of river reflecting the light back into your property and the added bonus that it will never be built on or developed.”

River premium (top picture): view from a £2.5m apartment in Deodar Road, Putney.

Savills 020 8780 9900.

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London Voice

Special report by Charles Holbrook, associate director residential for Savills Sloane Street

The area around Sloane Street continued its strong performance in 2013, with average house prices rising by 6.4 per cent, and a further rise of 3 per cent forecast for the year ahead.

Savills has seen exceptional sales at the top end of the market over £10m, and also for houses under £5m, while the price bracket in between has proved more difficult in recent weeks.

We have seen stock that has been on the market for some time selling as stock levels decrease and applicant levels increase. Buyers are taking advantage of historically low interest rates as the economic recovery may lead to increased rates.

The range of property available is exemplary, and buyers are spoilt for choice from classic period townhouses in idyllic garden squares, ultra-prime new-build apartments and penthouses, and cottagestyle homes tucked down quiet mews. As a result, the area is increasingly popular with international buyers, who account for nearly 70 per cent of all purchases above £5m.

Although the bulk of our overseas buyers are from Western European countries, we also work closely with our China, India and Russia international desks, and have a number of clients from North Africa and the Middle East.

Sloane Street is certainly seen as patch of opportunity, with principal usage of property almost equally split between main residence, second home and investment and redevelopment. There is plenty to do and see in the vicinity, with some of the best shopping streets including Sloane Street and the King’s Road. The Royal Court Theatre in Sloane Square is also close by, hosting work by innovative writers from the UK and around the world.

Private ownership of large tracts of the area around Sloane Street has ensured careful management and preservation of much of its historic character. The stunning conservation area of Belgravia lays claim to some of the grandest classic architecture in London.

With white stucco residences, sprawling embassies, landscaped garden squares and luxurious new developments, the area truly captures the very best of the capital. The quality of property in the area is safeguarded through the Duke of Westminster’s Grosvenor Estate, which has acted as long-standing landlord for Belgravia. Meanwhile the Cadogan Estate covers much of Chelsea and Knightsbridge.

• Charles Holbrook grew up close to Sloane Square and has been selling houses in Chelsea, Belgravia and Knightsbridge since 2002.

propertytalk Are we forever blowing bubbles, asks Cheryl Markosky?

There’s been much talk of a property bubble in London. Should we be concerned, and is there anything we can do in the current overheated market in the capital?

“We see no evidence of an imminent housing bubble and think it an unlikely prospect,” says Lucian Cook, Savills head of UK residential research. “For a bubble to occur we’d need to see five year price rises of 35 to 40 per cent and/or mortgage interest rates of around seven per cent, which seems improbable.”

Simon Lindesay-Bethune from John Wilcox & Co points out that prices in central London have outperformed the remainder of the country by an alarming rate. “It’s been reported that George Osborne is considering implementing CGT on overseas investors in an effort to slow the market down. While many see this as a ‘fair’ tax, it might also ease the pressure on the political push for a Mansion Tax, a great relief for London property owners.”

He notes there’s already been resistance among purchasers to continuing price rises, and the speed of prices rising is slowing. “Despite press comment on London’s bubble bursting, all the indications we’re seeing suggest prices will continue to rise, albeit at a slightly slower rate.”

As a global location, London remains tremendously attractive for different reasons – time zone, language, financial services, lifestyle, culture, transparency of legal and judicial systems, stable currency and economic recovery.

“With these advantages, there will always be a steady supply of people wanting to invest here against an absolutely finite supply of property,” adds LindesayBethune. As agents, we’d prefer to see value rises slow to a steadier rate, but we don’t see any danger of a bubble bursting yet,” Lindesay-Bethune adds.

Talk of a house price bubble is nonsense, Mark Harris of mortgage broker SPF Private Clients insists.

“London may be performing well, but prices are flat or even falling in other areas. Cheaper mortgage rates are helping buyers onto the ladder, but lenders aren’t giving mortgages away. Underwriting remains strict, particularly for those requiring high loan-to-values, so some people will be disappointed.”

Having just returned from a trip to Hong Kong, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur – the three powerhouses of Asia with the highest number of investors into London – Marc von Grundherr of Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings found interest higher than ever.

“My only word of caution is that while there is very strong rental demand, we’re finding rent increases are very slow. And with capital values rising, yields are being crushed,” he said.

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Buy-to-let shift

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January is often a time when individuals reflect on the excesses of the festive period and your finances should not be treated any differently. Mortgage repayments are most households’ biggest outgoing, so reviewing your rate could yield savings.

During 2013 the mortgage market saw some of the lowest mortgage rates ever. The biggest winners were those who have significant equity in their home – perhaps 30 or 40 per cent – but now increased competition and improved pricing means those with higher loan-to-values may benefit.

If you are on SVR (standard variable rate) or coming to the end of your current offer, then it is worth reviewing your mortgage. Always work out the total cost of the deal – rate plus fees – when comparing products rather than going purely by rate. It will differ according to the size of your loan, so checking the total cost ensures you don’t pay over the odds in the long run.

Shop around or use a mortgage broker to see if you are eligible for a better deal that could save you money.

Investors turn from stock market to property, says Duncan Farmer There can be no doubt that house prices are rising fast, which is why the Government has decided to end the Funding for Lending scheme for mortgages and restrict it to business borrowing in an attempt to cool the property market and boost the fortunes of commercial enterprises. It hopes, as a result, to put the economy on a firmer footing by creating jobs and boosting output.

However, private investors see things somewhat differently. According to research by BDRC Continental Investors, one third of buy-to-let landlords questioned said they had moved money from the stock market and used it to buy a rental property in the belief that it would give them a better return than the FTSE 100.

A year earlier the figure was lower at 24 per cent, suggesting strongly that confidence in shares, which have enjoyed a surge in the past three years, is waning.

Not only are those investors concerned about capital growth but also they have obviously been disappointed that dividends have not improved.

The buy-to-let market has been booming and between July and September 15 per cent of those questioned said they had added to their property portfolio and a further quarter

Mark Harris SPF Private Clients

Cheaper deals While house sales have continued to rise, a growing number of existing homeowners are taking advantage of low rates by remortgaging or switching to a cheaper deal.

In October, the last month for which figures are available, remortgaging rose by £26 million compared with September, and while that was an increase of just 0.6 per cent, the figure is 27.7 per cent higher than in October 2012. The average loan size dropped slightly to £149,282 but again that figure is far higher – by 8.0 per cent – than the previous year.

said they would buy more in 2014.

There are other reasons: one in ten says that the poor performance of pensions has led them to turn to property, and one in five says they are in it for rental income rather than capital growth. Many are in it for the long term and are unconcerned about capital gains tax liabilities they may accrue when they sell.

Oddly, only a handful of those questioned believe that owning rental property gives them more control than holding stocks and shares. As a landlord myself, I feel far more in control of my financial destiny than I do over other investments I hold.

Of the few aspects of property ownership over which I have no influence, the most worrying is interest rates, and while most experts believe they are going to rise eventually, rents too are increasing.

Personally, I have no intention of selling shares to buy property, but that is simply because holding a balanced portfolio – shares, property, cash on deposit and premium bonds – gives me some protection against the vagaries of any of those markets. One benefit of holding shares is that dividends are re-invested – landlords can mimic this by using excess rent to over-pay their mortgage, which as I have written many times before, has many, many advantages.

Current Best Buy Mortgages

Fixed Rate – 2 years

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

Rate

Until

Reversionary Rate

APR

Max. LTV

HLC

ERC

Product Fee

Exit Fee

Notes

60%

None

2/1% to 31/3/16. Can repay up to 10% p.a.

ERC free

£995

Nil

On remortgages free valuation and free legal fees.

NatWest

1.89%

31/3/16

4.00%

3.9% APR

Nationwide

1.99%

2 years

3.99%

3.9% APR

70%

None

3% to last day of month in 2 years. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free

£999*

£90

*FTBs: £499. On remortgages free valuation and free legal fees.

Principality

2.09%

31/1/16

4.99%

4.8% APR

75%

None

3% to 31/1/16.

£999

£142

Free valuation.

On remortgages free legal fees.

Accord

2.24%

29/2/16

5.99%

5.8% APR

80%

None

2/1% to 29/2/16. Can repay up to 10% p.a.

ERC free

£975

£90

Flexible. Available with offset facility at 2.44%.

Principality

2.89%

31/1/16

4.99%

4.8% APR

85%

None

3% to 31/1/16.

£999

£142

Free valuation.

On remortgages free legal fees.

Hinckley & Rugby

3.89%

2 years

5.64%

5.5% APR

90%

None

None

£990

£150

Accord

4.89%

29/2/16

5.99%

5.9% APR

95%

None

2/1% to 29/1/16. Can repay up to 10% p.a.

ERC free.

Nil

£90

Purchase only. Free valuation. £500 cashb’k.

Available with offset at 5.09%.

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Borrowers still better placed

Upward trend Since Funding for Lending started in July 2012, the interest rates on fixed-rate mortgages have fallen quite dramatically – down from 4.65 per cent 18 months ago to an average of 3.53 per cent today, according to Moneyfacts.

Brokers now believe that rates will rise, but not suddenly or by a large margin, and most expect the Bank of England base rate to remain at 0.5 per cent for the rest of 2014. However, there is now a consensus that fixed-rate mortgages will not get cheaper.

Ray Boulger of broker John Charcol says: “Rates have been edging down over the past few weeks, but that downward trend will end.” The Building Societies Association remains confident about low rates.

“Rates will be higher in a year, but there won’t be a sudden jump,” says the BSA’s Paul Broadhead.

As I mentioned, the Funding for Lending Scheme has had a such a big impact on the housing market that it is being cut. The figures show that the household sector has seen far more of the money than the business sector – net lending for mortgages in the third quarter of 2013 was £5.1 billion compared with £3.6 billion for private businesses.

Brian Murphy, the head of lending at the Mortgage Advice Bureau, says that while FLS has worked, removing it will not be disastrous for mortgage borrowers. “The scheme’s departure from the mortgage market in 2014 is likely to mean rates increasing slightly in the next six to twelve months,” he says. “But mortgage seekers are still in a far better position than they were a year ago and lenders will continue to take advantage of other routes to funding.”

number crunching

7200

3.0%

3.53%

79%

Homes repossessed in third quarter of 2013, down by 1000 on the third quarter of 2012.

Average yield on the FTSE 100. Buying a two-bedroom flat in East London would yield almost 8 per cent.

Average fixed-rate mortgage available today compared with 4.65 per cent in July 2012.

Londoners who believe the value of their home will be higher in 12 months, according to the Markit/Knight Frank HPSI survey.

Fixed Rate – 5 years/Variable Including Tracker and Discount Reversionary APR Rate

Max. LTV

HLC

ERC

Product Fee

Exit Fee

Notes

4.99%

4.5% APR

65%

None

4/4/3/2/1% to 28/2/19. Can repay up to 10% p.a.

ERC free

£1,475

£90

Flexible.

Available with offset facility at 2.89%.

28/2/19

5.99%

5.4% APR

75%

None

4/4/3/2/1% to 28/2/19. Can repay up to 10% p.a.

ERC free

£975

£90

Flexible.

Available with offset facility at 3.19%.

3.35%

30/11/18

5.64%

5.2% APR

80%

None

None

£890

£150

Free valuation.

On remortgages free legal fees.

3.79%

31/3/19

5.69%

5.2% APR

85%

None

5/5/4/3/2% to 31/3/19. Can repay up to 10% p.a.

ERC free

£999

£199

90%

None

3% to 31/1/19. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free

£574

£100

Lender

Rate

Until

Yorkshire B S

2.69%

28/2/19

Accord

2.99%

Hinckley & Rugby Leeds Darlington

4.39%

31/1/19

5.95%

5.6% APR

HSBC

4.99%

31/3/19

3.94%

4.3% APR

95%

None

5/4/3/2/1% to 31/3/19. Can increase monthly payments by up to 20% ERC free

£99

Nil

Coventry

2.09%

Term

N/A

2.2% APR

65%

None

Nil

£999

£125

Santander

2.49% (Bank Rate +1.99%)

Term

N/A

2.6% APR

75%

None

Nil

£495

£225

85%

None

Nil

£999

£125

Free valuation. On remortgages free legal fees. Flexible.

90%

None

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

£995

£90

On remortgages free valuation and free legal fees.

Coventry

2.85%

Term

N/A

2.9% APR

Furness

3.39% (2.05% disc)

3 years

5.44%

5.3% APR

Free valuation. On remortgages free legal fees. Flexible.

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

Mayfair on the rise Lodha Group, one of India’s largest property developers, has entered the UK market with the acquisition of One Grosvenor Square – the Canadian High Commission – in Mayfair.

Advised by Knight Frank, Lodha exchanged contracts to acquire the landmark building from the Canadian Government for £306 million.

“London and the UK offer significant opportunities for a high-quality developer focused on creating a large-scale housing development business there,” said Abhinandan Lodha, deputy managing director of Lodha “We plan to focus on Mumbai and London as our two main markets and serve London in the same manner that we serve Mumbai – with world class product intended to serve all key market segments.”

Justin Gaze, head of Residential Development Land, Knight Frank, said: “This purchase, Lodha Group’s first acquisition in London, is a strategically significant one. We expect Mayfair’s residential offering to rise to meet the area’s image as one of London’s centres of luxury.”

Three in a Chelsea row

Christchurch Street in Chelsea is making a name for itself for its friendly village atmosphere, with a church and award-winning school at one end, a cosy gastropub in the middle, and Burton Court cricket ground at the other end.

Demonstrating the demand for cottage-style homes in Chelsea, Knight Frank has let three such properties in a row on Christchurch Street – close to the King’s Road – within the past 12 months.

Famous residents of Christchurch Street have included Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh, who had a love nest here at Durham Cottage from 1937 to 1956, and 1977 Wimbledon winner Virginia Wade.

London forecast London property prices will continue to dwarf those in the rest of the UK in 2014, but the rate of growth is expected to stabilize, according to estate agent Marsh & Parsons.

The company forecasts that prime London house prices will rise by 5 to 7 per cent in 2014 compared to 10.3 per cent in the last 12 months, with the majority of growth expected to take place in the first half of the year.

Hamptons wins Gold Hamptons International took home Gold for Best Large Agency for the second consecutive year at the Estate Agency of the Year Awards at the Lancaster London Hotel in December.

Once again supported by the Sunday Times and the Times, the event attracted agents from across the country and the winners were presented with their awards by television presenter Penny Smith. Grant Bates of Hamptons Islington was crowned Best Negotiator and Daniel O’Brien, also of Islington, Best Valuer.

Marc Goldberg, head of Hamptons Sales, said: “We have been working hard to grow our business share, invest in our staff and continue to provide our clients with outstanding customer service beyond their expectations. To be acknowledged for these efforts by a group of industry experts is extremely rewarding.”

Pictured at the presentation are, from left: Penny Smith; Marc Goldberg; Phil Tenant, Hamptons chief operating officer; and Lesley Dunn, head of Lettings.

New look supports transformation Estate agent Cluttons will have a new look next month with an updated brand.

The move supports a recent transformation at the company including reorganising teams into five divisions: Consultancy, Agency and Capital Markets, International, Residential Sales and Lettings, and Telecoms Media Technology.

All nine residential agency branches in London are in the process of being refurbished and a new branch is due to open in Blackheath. Further branch openings are planned for this year.

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Regent Street deal The Crown Estate and Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) have extended their Regent Street partnership by adding the landmark £390m Quadrant 3 redevelopment.

The deal sees NBIM take a 25 per cent stake in the £390m Quadrant 3 scheme in addition to its existing 25 per cent stake in the rest of Regent Street. The partnership between the Crown Estate and NBIM, now valued at £2.8bn, is transforming the street through their £1bn investment programme.

The award winning 270,000 sq ft Quadrant 3 project is home to a range of globally renowned retailers and businesses including Al Gore’s Generation Investment Management, Telefonica Digital, UGG, Whole Foods Market and Jack Spade, as well as flagship London restaurants, Mash and Brassiere Zedel.

House builder reveals plans for expansion Linden Homes hosted an exclusive champagne reception to give land agents, consultants and planning contacts more insight into the company’s aims and ambitions for the future in and around London.

Andrew Richards, the company’s new group managing director, shared business plans and aspirations at the event against the London skyline in a Bankside gallery.

“This event was an opportunity to showcase areas in and around London where we already have a presence and will be looking to extend our reach in the coming months and years,” he said. “London and the South-east play an important role in these plans.”

The event highlighted this year’s key success stories for the company, which picked up Housebuilder of the Year at the Housebuilder awards. These include Ashlar Court in Hammersmith, a flagship conversion scheme recently launched near the Chiswick High Road, and Millbrook Park in Mill Hill, North London.

Asian demand is strong Central London property has continued to prove highly attractive to international buyers with strong demand from Asia, where a growing middle class is fuelling interest in overseas buying, reports estate agent Winkworth.

“Meanwhile, a recovery in the UK financial services industry is bolstering the sentiment of domestic buyers and adding to demand for prime properties,” said the company.

“We expect, however, that this interest will be tempered in 2014 by a recovery in sterling as the UK economy shows further modest improvement, a reduction in both global and eurozone risk lessening the pull of the London market as a safe haven, and an increasing number of properties incurring stamp duty at the maximum rate of 7 per cent as prices push through the £2m barrier.”

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Sales

ÂŁ2,750,000 Leasehold Onslow Square SW7

This newly renovated property is located in a very enviable position in South Kensington and offers a fantastically light and spacious investment.

Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, 2 further bedrooms, Shower room, Reception/dining room, Kitchen, Lift, Porter, EPC: C.

A spectacular second floor 1,086 sq.ft. two bedroom two bathroom flat with direct southerly views over the River Thames towards Battersea Park.

Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, Second bedroom, Shower room, Reception room, Harvey Jones kitchen/dining room, Under-floor heating in bathrooms, Hardwood timber floors, EPC: D.

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

ÂŁ2,250,000 Leasehold Chelsea Embankment SW3 Chelsea Sales 020 7225 1225 | chelseasales@dng.co.uk

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ÂŁ2,150,000 Freehold Winchendon Road SW6

An extremely well finished Victorian terraced house offering nearly 2,000 sq.ft. of living space. The custom designed kitchen has been recently refurbished and is of very high quality.

Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, Second double bedroom with en-suite shower room, 3 further double bedrooms, Double reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Cellar, Garden, EPC: D.

A large (circa 1,044 sq.ft.) apartment on the 4th floor of this popular modern block with a live-in porter, gym and secure underground parking, offering good living space throughout.

Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, Second bedroom, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Lift, porter, Gym, Underground parking, EPC: C.

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

ÂŁ1,100,000 Leasehold The Atrium, Vincent Square SW1P Pimlico & Westminster Sales 020 7931 8200 | pimlicosales@dng.co.uk

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ÂŁ2,500 per week Furnished Chelsea Towers SW3

A spectacular penthouse with panoramic views across London. The property is laid out over two floors and there is a large reception room with floor to ceiling windows and doors to a roof terrace.

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 en-suite), Reception room, Kitchen, Terrace with hot tub, Caretaker, Parking by separate negotiation, EPC: G.

A stunning and immaculately presented five bedroom family house on a sought-after road close to the amenities of Parsons Green.

4 double bedrooms, Single bedroom, 2 bathrooms, Double reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Cellar, Patio garden, Roof terrace, Close to Parsons Green underground, EPC: D.

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

ÂŁ1,250 per week Unfurnished Chesilton Road SW6 Fulham Lettings 020 7731 4791 | fulhamlets@dng.co.uk

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douglasandgordon.com

£925 per week Unfurnished Peel Street W8

A fabulous house, newly refurbished to an extremely high standard, located on this popular street just off Kensington Church Street.

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Balcony, EPC: B.

A wonderful opportunity to rent a fantastic four bedroom house on a quiet road, that has been beautifully refurbished throughout.

4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Double reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Garden, EPC: D.

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

£875 per week Unfurnished Atalanta Street SW6 Fulham Lettings 020 7731 4791 | fulhamlets@dng.co.uk

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Buckingham Palace Road, SW1 £1,250,000 Leasehold A contemporary and stylish two bedroom apartment on the first floor only moments from St. James’s Park and Buckingham Palace. EPC Rating: B

Tachbrook Street, SW1 £1,195,000 Share of Freehold A beautifully presented top floor maisonette in the heart of Pimlico with a Share of Freehold title.EPC Rating: D

Ashley Court, SW1 £950,000 Share of Freehold A great two bedroom apartment . Ashley Court is a period building tucked away on a residential street opposite Westminster Cathedral’s Piazza.

Temperence Works, SE11 £4,500,000 Freehold A spectacular warehouse conversion spanning approximately 5000sqft with arguably one of the largest gardens in Central London. EPC Rating: E

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

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Palace Street SW1 £3,250,000 Leasehold This modern apartment affords one of the most breath taking views of the London skyline from all principal rooms. EPC Rating: B

Pimlico Apartments, SW1 £975,000 Leasehold A three bedroom, two bathroom apartment on the second floor (with lift) with concierge and secure underground parking. EPC Rating: C

Sainte Foy, France From £124,000 to £440,000 Ski in ski out apartments located in Sainte Foy en Tarentaise with high guaranteed rental income.

Malaga, Spain £292,000 A three bedroom property with sea and mountain views, located just 5km from the whitewashed villages of Mijas Pueblo.

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Royal Belgrave House SW1V, £395 per week Spacious one bedroom apartment with daily porter situated close to Victoria station.EPC: C

Wellington House SW1E, £1,650 per week Three bedroom duplex apartment finished and furnished to the very highest standard. Situated moments from Buckingham Palace. EPC: B

St. George’s Square SW1V, £630 per week Spacious two bedroom apartment close to Pimlico tube and the river. EPC: D

Warwick Square SW1V, £625 per week Modern one bedroom conversion apartment situated in the heart of Pimlico. EPC: C

Greycoat House SW1P, £595 per week Stylish two bedroom apartment boasting contemporary décor. Available with parking. EPC: C

Eccleston Square Mews SW1V, £1,150 per week Exceptional refurbished property situated in a picturesque cobbled Mews. EPC: D

Parliament View SE1, £730 per week Modern three bedroom apartment benefiting from concierge service & communal gym. EPC: B

Hepburn House SW1P, £800 per week Stylish two bedroom apartment boasting contemporary décor. EPC: C

The Exchange SW1P, £650 per week Well presented three bedroom apartment in a convenient location for transport & amenities. EPC: C

Hamptons Pimlico Lettings. 020 7717 5479

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Hugh Street SW1V, £550 per week Tenant Secured December 2013

Sutherland Street SW1V, £470 per week Tenant Secured November 2013

The Panoramic SW1V, £900 per week Tenant Secured November 2013

Claverton Street SW1V, £323 per week Tenant Secured December 2013

Lupus Street SW1V, £550 per week Tenant Secured December 2013

Millbank SW1P, £490 per week Tenant Secured November 2013

Marsham Court SW1P, £410 per week Tenant Secured December 2013

Dolben Court SW1P, £550 per week Tenant Secured December 2013

Eccleston Square SW1V, £750 per week Tenant Secured December 2013

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Parkside panorama Two huge interconnecting reception rooms at a first floor lateral apartment in Hyde Park directly overlook the royal greenery and scenery of Kensington Gardens.

With four to five bedrooms, the Lancaster Parkside property spans two period white-stucco-fronted buildings and has more than 5110 sq ft of space including terracing. Set back behind the Bayswater Road, the home is reached by a parallel slip road that also gives you two parking spaces.

Reception space with ceilings almost 15ft high features an impressive drawing room connected to a formal dining room, offering a superb area for entertaining in grand style. The property also has an entrance hall, fully fitted

kitchen, media room and two lightwells.

The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom and dressing area, and this level includes two more bedrooms (one en suite) and a shower room. A mezzanine has a fourth bedroom with en suite bathroom and dressing room, and a staff flat with bedroom, en suite bathroom and kitchenette.

The home has air cooling and heating, Lutron lighting, plus direct lift access and a daytime porter. The parking spaces have charging points for electric vehicles.

Lancaster Parkside, Hyde Park W2, guide price ÂŁ11.9m, Knight Frank Hyde Park 020 7871 5060

Top of Baker Street Former headquarters of the Metropolitan Railway, Chiltern Court is a grand building next to Madame Tussauds on the corner of Baker Street and Marylebone Road.

Author H.G. Wells lived and worked at Chiltern Court from 1930 to 1936, and agents of Norway’s Special Operatives Executive were briefed here during the Second World War. A 960 sq ft two-bedroom apartment on the top (seventh) floor of this portered block has superb views across London as far as Hampstead Heath. Its open plan living space has a fully fitted kitchen and dining area, and Baker Street tube station is below.

Chiltern Court, Marylebone W1, Knight Frank 020 3435 6440

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Beatle mews has four fab houses Four rejuvenated mews houses in Knightsbridge won London’s Best Small Housing Development at last year’s Building Excellence Awards at Guildhall. And Beatle Ringo Starr lived in one of them.

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea also nominated the Fab Four of Glynde Mews for two Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Building Excellence Awards – in the Best Sustainable Project and Best Small Housing Development categories.

Ringo and his Bond girl wife, Barbara Bach, lived here in the early 1990s as he made a return to the recording studios with fellow Beatles Paul McCartney and George Harrison to work on two new singles. The Starrs also created the Lotus Foundation charity, based in Jermyn Street.

High-tech and high-spec, the properties feature thermally efficient, argon-filled double glazing and a sophisticated condensing boiler. Intelligent Gira Control adjusts heating, cooling and lighting room-by-room to maximise energy saving.

Designed by Guttfield Architecture, each house has a different layout and three have their own barrelvaulted reception room. Contemporary chic combines natural materials such as Portland Stone and Douglas Fir with modern luxury such as comfort cooling in the main rooms, underfloor heating below wide-plank flooring, and programmable lighting.

Secure underground parking – each home has one space – is accessed via a private driveway from Yeoman’s Row. You can also reach Glynde Mews on foot from Walton Street. Ringo lived at No 4 and a card from George to this address appears in Ringo’s book Postcards from the Boys.

By Bob Stonebridge Glynde Mews, Walton Street, Knightsbridge SW3, guide prices £3.95m and £4.65m, Savills Knightsbridge 020 7581 5234

“This is a great opportunity to buy into an award-winning redevelopment, with underground parking, in one of London’s most sought-after locations” Barbara Allen, Savills Knightsbridge

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Big Ben balcony From Westminster Abbey to the BT Tower, from Big Ben to the London Eye: you can see them all from the covered balcony of the apartment at The View on Palace Street.

The Victoria Memorial, The Mall, St James’s Park, the dome of Methodist Central Hall: they’re all there for you to admire from the decked terrace with your morning tea and toast or evening cocktail. Sliding floorto-ceiling glass doors mean you can see The View’s panoramic view from the reception room too.

Offering more than 1560 sq ft of inside space, the modern three-bedroom apartment for sale here in Westminster includes a separate dining room – currently used as a study – off the main reception.

Residents enjoy a 24-hour concierge service, and the apartment includes one underground parking space as well as a storage cage in the basement of the main building. There are plenty of shops and restaurants on Victoria Street, and Cardinal Place shopping centre is nearby.

Palace Street is a residential location that runs in a sweeping curve from Victoria Street to Buckingham Gate and the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace. St James’s Park is just a short walk away.

The View, Palace Street, Westminster SW1, £3.25m, Hamptons 020 7834 4771

Gardens of Eaton Half way between Sloane Square and the two ‘villages’ of Motcomb Street and Elizabeth Street, a second floor apartment in Belgravia has leafy views covering the length of Eaton Square gardens.

The two-bedroom property at the western end of this exclusive address offers almost 1000 sq ft of high-prestige living space including a large sitting room with three floor-to-ceiling windows and a decorative balcony.

A second, west-facing balcony is at the other end of the property off one of the two double bedrooms, which both have plenty of storage space. The home has access to the communal gardens.

Eaton Square, Belgravia SW1, £2.4m, Henry & James 020 7235 8861

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Chelsea gateway Built in the 1860s, a house in Chelsea’s Oakley Street has a self-contained basement flat with its own entrance, as well as a garden with double gates that open out onto Margaretta Terrace.

The 37ft walled garden has a paved terrace for al fresco dining at the top of a lush green lawn, or you could remove the turf to use the space for off-street parking.

Inside living space totals more than 3200 sq ft on six floors and includes four bedrooms, two bathrooms (one en suite) and a shower room. The master bedroom on the second floor also has its own dressing room.

The upper ground floor contains a dining room, a kitchen, and a study leading to the rear garden. On the lower ground floor, the self-contained flat has a bedroom, a sitting room, and a utility room leading to a patio. A drawing room on the first floor has two sets of glass doors that take you out onto the front balcony looking out across Old Chelsea.

Oakley Street, Chelsea SW3, £6,675,000, Rickett Tinne 020 7349 3070

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This unique detached property, pictured, suddenly appeared one weekend at an exclusive Knightsbridge address near the offices of estate agent Kaye & Carey.

Already attracting great interest, the Yeomans Row home has huge character plus a south-facing balcony.

“It is available for immediate occupation but the more discerning buyer will probably wish to carry out some refurbishment,” said partner Matthew Kaye.

Price on application.

A three-bedroom maisonette in Earls Court has been transformed with a high-spec contemporary refurbishment throughout.

A first floor entrance leads you to more than 1500 sq ft of naturally light and bright living space on the second and third floors. The 34ft double reception on the second floor has wooden flooring and a dining area leading to the bespoke kitchen and breakfast room.

On the third floor, the master bedroom has an en suite shower room, and the third bedroom or study leads to a sheltered and secluded decked roof terrace with built-in seating.

Eardley Crescent, Earls Court SW5, £1,795,000, Savills Chelsea 020 7578 9000

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Oare, Wiltshire FreehOld GROSVENOR ROAD,ÂŁ2,750,000 SW1V ÂŁ635,000 SHARE OF FREEHOLD Ansuperb extraordinary and individual house infrom a stunning Built Station, originally inRiver 1962Thames for the and artistlocal John Merton, The Pound House isisbroadly A two bedroom garden flatmodern situatedcountry moments away Pimlicolocation.

Underground the amenities. apartment offered in Palladian in style and is a wide, single storey building withrear large windows over looking thecould gardens.

It was extended 1978 to include a garden and a good condition with a private patio garden to the front and plus six useful vaults which be converted subject tointhe appropriate consents androom regulations, large studio including workshop currently usedcomplex for storage and asaan office. and dark room . The property currently has very high ceilings and brick parapets surrounding the roof which has good storage space.

Two Bedrooms | Front and Rear Patio Garden | Reception Room | Six Useful Storage/Home Office Vaults | Excellent Location | Near Pimlico Underground station

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

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Oare, Wiltshire PLACE, £2,750,000 FreehOld WESTMORELAND SW1V £3,100,000 FREEHOLD An extraordinary andfronted individual modern country inGrid’ a stunning location.

Builtfittings, originally in 1962 for the artist Johnedge Merton, Pound Househas is broadly A sensational double home situated in the house ‘Pimlico combining luxurious period character and cutting design.

The house many merits Palladian infantastic style and‘sun is aroom’ wide, occupying single storey withfloor large windows over looking the gardens.space It wasisextended 1978 include a garden room and a such as the thebuilding entire third whilst modern living and entertaining presentedin over theto lower ground floor. The property large complex a of workshop and darkand room . Thesuit property hasa very high ceilings and brick parapets surrounding the roof which has boastsstudio well over 3000 including square feet accommodation would anyonecurrently looking for stylish home. good storage space.

Fantastic Freehold House | Exceptional sun room | Master Bedroom Suite | Open-Plan Kitchen and Sitting Room | Over 3000 square feet

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

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Semi near to palace A six-bedroom semi-detached house near Bishops Park and Fulham Palace has been meticulously refurbished throughout its four floors of living space.

The SW6 property stands at the preferred park end of Ellerby Street. There’s off-street parking at the front, and an entrance hall with boot room and cloakroom leads to the elegant formal reception room with oak flooring and remote-controlled gas fire.

An impressive bespoke kitchen, living and dining space features a four-metre central island and a floor-to-ceiling glass wall with doors leading out into the 42ft rear garden.

Steps in the corner of the kitchen and dining space lead down to the lower ground floor featuring a family and media room with doors out onto a patio. This level also has a selfcontained nanny area with a large kitchen or utility room.

The luxury master bedroom suite on the second floor has a bespoke Lema Italian walk-in wardrobe and an Aquavision mirror television. The garden contains an integrated seating area with lighting and Easigrass lawn, walk-over glass floor, and lower covered terrace.

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Kensington high achievers can win Academy award Trees and pathways of the manicured formal communal gardens are on view from an interior-designed apartment on the first floor of a high-status mansion block development in Kensington.

At just under £7m, this 2805 sq ft property at Academy Gardens, Duchess of Bedford’s Walk, offers doubleheight ceilings with a mezzanine level containing two of the three bedrooms, a dressing room and a study.

First floor level includes a 43ft double reception, a dining area and a kitchen and breakfast room. The apartment has underground parking for two cars and the development offers full concierge and security services as well as leisure facilities such as an indoor pool.

Knight Frank partner Tom Tangney reports that last year his Kensington office completed the same number of like-for-like deals in the £4m-plus bracket as in 2012. “Lack of stock results in buyers holding off making any decisions in the hope that they will have more to choose from later,” he said,

adding that the market is still moving.

W8 sales have stayed strong in the past 12 months in the price bracket up to £4m, with both investors and owner-occupiers hunting for high quality property, said Tangney. “Both are looking for long-term capital growth and investors are happy to look at yields of about 3 to 3.25 per cent, which is better than cash in the bank,” he said.

“Low interest rates have forced buyers to look at property as an alternative form of income, and where appropriate to take full advantage of the low cost of borrowing. This has enabled them to consider buying more than one property or go for something bigger.”

Academy Gardens, Kensington W8, £6,995,000, Knight Frank 020 7938 4311 Abbotsbury Close (below left), Holland Park W14, four-bed house with garden, £2.95m, Knight Frank 020 7938 4311

“Deals are being done at prices close to asking, and in some cases over asking price when there is competition” Tom Tangney, Knight Frank Kensington

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Beneath the clock tower A huge magical roof garden on the second floor of the Vat House stretches out beneath the fascinating clock tower on the site of the former Beaufoy’s vinegar yard.

And the clock is still ticking.

Measuring 87ft by 50ft, this elevated outdoor space above Regents Bridge Gardens has been totally redeveloped and redesigned by the current owners, who installed raised wooden walkways and shingle pathways through the mature flower beds.

The garden offers plenty of space for alfresco dining or rooftop strolls with 360-degree panoramic views of London. In the winter you can put away your garden furniture in the storage space under the clock tower.

Set in a secure gated development close to the Oval cricket ground, this Vat House apartment has more than 3150 sq ft of indoor space plus a lift, two covered parking spaces and use of the on-site gym and indoor swimming pool.

Original features include the plinth where the vinegar vat once stood, an exposed-brick open fireplace – recently converted to gas – and a cast iron staircase made nearby in South Lambeth Road.

The first floor has a grand drawing room ideal for largescale entertaining, a kitchen and breakfast room, and a study that once housed the vinegar vat. The property includes four bedrooms, two bathrooms (one en suite) and an en suite shower room.

Distiller and vinegar brewer Mark Beaufoy founded his business in the early 1740s at Cuper’s Garden before moving to South Lambeth in 1810. Beaufoy & Company became part of British Vinegar Ltd in 1932, and the vinegar yard was converted into homes in 1986.

Today the development is listed for its architectural and historical interest.

By Bob Stonebridge The Vat House, Regents Bridge Gardens, Vauxhall SW8, guide price £3.6m, Savills Clapham 020 8673 4111

“This magnificent triplex apartment in the former Beaufoy’s vinegar yard features a wonderful roof garden with clock tower and provides panoramic cityscape views” Robin Chatwin, Savills

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Combining modern luxury with top green credentials Standing in a quiet cul-de-sac opposite a green, an extensive newly built luxury home near Wimbledon Common and High Street has excellent green credentials.

This imposing five-bedroom detached house at Deepdale is built to strict Code for Sustainable Homes level 4 standards and features the latest heat recovery, rainwater harvesting and grey water recycling systems.

Constructed using handmade bricks under a roof of handmade tiles, this impressive contemporary property features concrete floors with underfloor heating throughout; solid oak flooring, doors and staircase; timber double-glazed windows; and air conditioning in all the main rooms.

Lutron programmable lighting is installed throughout supported by 5 amp lighting, recessed and feature lighting to the living areas and stairs, CAT 5 cabling, and TV cabling and speakers.

The large top floor bedroom is designed to take kitchen and bathroom facilities if you need a separate

annexe, and the ground floor family room contains a removable panel to create a self-contained flat.

A grand reception hall leads to inside living space of more than 5000 sq ft including three receptions, a kitchen, breakfast and family room, five bath or shower rooms, and a utility room or second kitchen. It also offers 790 sq ft of under-eaves storage.

The bespoke kitchen is equipped with hand-built units and top-of-the-range Miele and Siemens integrated appliances including a wine fridge and boiling water tap. The master bedroom, with a secluded roof terrace, has ‘his and hers’ dressing rooms fitted in walnut, and a marble bathroom with double shower and stone freestanding bath.

You can park up to five cars in the driveway, and the property includes a garage, 60ft garden, and security alarm system.

Deepdale, Wimbledon Village SW19, price on application, Robert Holmes & Company 020 8947 9833

“This brand new, luxuriously appointed, detached modern residence is at the top of a quiet culde-sac a few hundred metres from Wimbledon Village High Street” Robert Holmes, Robert Holmes & Company

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Wootton Place is a private gated community nestled in the heart of Esher, ideally placed for the High Street and amenities. Each house is individually designed and crafted to leave the ultimate impression, with the larger detached houses featuring 5/6 bedrooms, full basements with a cinema room and spacious garaging.

If you’re looking for the ultimate in lifestyle, then it’s absolutely got to be Esher.

Prices from £2.75 million.

Show house open daily, 10am – 4pm, 01372 460 117 Selling agents: Savills Esher 01372 461 900 www.octagon.co.uk

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Alderbrook Road, SW12 A substantial semi-detached Victorian house situated within a popular road close to major shopping, transport and recreational facilities.

All rooms are of generous proportions and in the main have high ceilings and large windows thereby creating a feeling of space and light. To the rear the garden looks along other gardens and is therefore bright and not overlooked.

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Gosberton Road, SW12 An exquisite five double bedroom Victorian family home located in Balham’s popular Nightingale Triangle. This lovely house has been fully refurbished by the current owners to an exemplary standard retaining an abundance of period features. The ground floor accommodation comprises a double reception, a stunning kitchen diner. Bi-folding doors lead out the stylish South facing garden.

ÂŁ1,400,000 Freehold Balham 020 8675 6565

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Rowfant Road, SW12 A beautifully presented late Victorian house situated on a quiet residential road. The ground floor comprises a separate front drawing room, central kitchen leading into a spacious living room at the rear. The rear living room overlooks the garden through a set of bi-folding doors enabling the rear wall of the house to be completely opened up, incorporating the south west facing garden.

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Tooting 020 8767 0522

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Centrally located Harberson Road, SW12 This beautiful house has been refurbished to an exceptional standard and retains an abundance of original features. Accommodation comprises a double reception room to the front with sash windows and a pretty fireplace, a guest cloakroom and to the rear, a stylish kitchen diner. Bi-folding doors lead out to the landscaped south facing private garden.

ÂŁ975,000 Freehold Balham 020 8675 6565

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Excellent condition

Expansive views Beechcroft Road, SW17 An immaculately presented terraced family home, with beautiful views over garden to the rear and as far as Wimbledon Village at the front. The ground floor comprises a large double reception room with direct access to the garden.

The kitchen also has direct access to the garden and is in extremely good condition.

ÂŁ850,000 Freehold Tooting 020 8767 0522

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Beautifully extended Period features

Rostella Road, SW17 A truly stunning four bedroom mid terrace family home. The property has been extended to the rear to boast a sensational kitchen/ reception room with a fully integrated bespoke kitchen, featuring stone composite work surfaces and also into the loft to offer a master bedroom with en-suite. A Southerly aspect rear garden completes this beautiful home.

ÂŁ675,000 Freehold Earlsfield 020 8971 7070

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Champion Grove, SE5 A magnificent five bedroom, four bathroom family residence. Boasting large entertaining spaces both inside and out and offering five bedrooms, four bathrooms, two reception rooms, storage room and a utility room. The house is located in a residential peaceful street, in a highly desirable location, with Denmark Hill train station just a short walk away.

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Earlsfield 020 8971 7070

Wandsworth 020 8875 8899

Battersea 020 7924 2255

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Streatham 020 8677 9900

Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

East Dulwich 020 8875 7999

Tooting 020 8767 0522

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Prime location

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Mysore Road, SW11 A four bedroom house offered in excellent condition. The property has four good sized double bedrooms one of which is ensuite, two family bathrooms, a separate WC, large modern kitchen and a double reception room. The property further benefits from a well maintained private rear garden and balcony off the master bedroom.

£825 per week  Battersea 020 7924 2255

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Victorian house

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Mantilla Road, SW17 A beautifully presented four double bedroom Victorian house located on a quiet residential road within close proximity of Tooting Bec northern line station and Tooting Common. The property boasts large reception room with feature fireplace, large kitchen breakfast room, four good sized double bedrooms, family bathroom, shower room, study and private rear garden.

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Earlsfield 020 8971 7070

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Battersea 020 7924 2255

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Clapham 020 8875 7995

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

East Dulwich 020 8875 7999

Tooting 020 8767 0522

Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

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Impressive Bungalow

Close to common Ambleside Avenue, SW16 This four double bedroom bungalow located close to Streatham Station boasts four spacious bedrooms all decorated to a high standard. The kitchen has been recently fitted and has plenty of space for a table and chairs. This wonderful home has two modern bathrooms a private garden to the rear and a very large reception room.

£554 per week  Streatham 020 8677 9900

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Wimbledon Village

£5,350,000

A classically-styled residence, recently built to a very high specification located moments from the Common with a lower ground floor leisure complex and versatile accommodation Reception hall • 2 reception rooms • study, kitchen/dining/family room • leisure complex • cinema room • 6 bedrooms • 7 bath/ shower rooms • landscaped garden • gated driveway parking • ER/C 88 Robert Holmes Sales DPS.indd 1

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Wimbledon

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A fabulous modern townhouse located within a short distance of the prestigious All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon Common and the Village with over 4,300 sq ft of living space Versatile reception space • super open plan kitchen/dining room • 6 bedrooms • 5 bathrooms • south facing garden with separate studio • garage and off-street parking • ER/B

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Lansdowne Gardens, Stockwell SW8 £1,800,000

Westminster Mansions, Westminster SW1 £455,000

Stockwell Park Road, Stockwell SW9 £1,200,000

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Aragon Court, Kennington SE11 £450,000

Walcot Square, Kennington SE11 £1,175,000

Groveway, Stockwell SW9 £1,800,000

Brunswick Villas, Camberwell SE5 £850,000

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Lansdowne Gardens, Stockwell SW8 £1,350,000

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Ravensdon Street, Kennington SE11 £1,350,000

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Prospect Place, off Copse Hill, Wimbledon Common, SW20

£3,595,000 Freehold

A beautifully presented detached house located in a small & exclusive, secure gated development. Built by Octagon and comprehensively updated to include a cinema, steam room, two dressing rooms and landscaped gardens. Wimbledon Common, Village and King’s College School are all close by.

Four/Five Bedrooms, Four Bathrooms, Two Dressing Room, Steam Room, Superb Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Large L – Shaped Drawing Room, Cinema, Family Room, Study, Cloakroom, Conservatory, Beautiful Rear Garden, Double Garage, Off Street, Parking, Gated Development 020 8946 1000

www.hawesandco.co.uk Wimbledon Village 020 8946 1000

Wimbledon 020 8542 6600

Raynes Park 020 8946 3000

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Old Farmhouse in Surrey has eight acres and pool A mile and a half from the Surrey village of Dunsfold, The Old Farmhouse is an impressive Grade II listed residence, mainly Georgian dating back to around 1700 with late 19th and 20th century extensions.

The eight-bedroom property’s listing reports that the original timber-framed house was re-fronted in red brick and sandstone combined with brown and blue chequered brickwork. It has attractive elevations from all aspects, and the east side contains a number of bricked-in windows – probably from window tax days – under a clay-tiled roof.

Inside space is generous and light thanks to high ceilings and plenty of windows. The drawing room and sitting room provide elegant formal reception space, and a 30ft dining room has a large fireplace and beamed ceiling. The kitchen and breakfast room looks out over the garden and paddocks beyond.

On the first floor, the main bedroom serves double-aspect views over the

gardens and fields, and includes an en suite bathroom with large shower plus a fitted dressing room. There are four more bedrooms and bath or shower rooms on this floor, and two bedrooms and an office above on the second floor. Total inside space is 7000 sq ft.

Gardens and grounds of eight acres are approached via a grand shingle drive passing an old period barn.

Around the house is a flagstone terrace, and the home also has a tennis court and an outdoor swimming pool. The 2000 sq ft barn would be perfect for parties, and other outbuildings include a workshop, hay store, log store and stables. Dunsfold has a cricket green, village store and pub.

London 40 miles.

The Old Farmhouse, Stovolds Hill, Dunsfold, Cranleigh, Surrey, guide price £2.65m, Grantley 01483 893939

“This substantial Georgian residence with separate annexe and period barn is set in delightful gardens and grounds with country views” Michael Parry-Jones, Grantley

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Five beds in Bucks You’ll enjoy a high degree of privacy at a five-bed house on a three-quarteracre plot in the Buckinghamshire village of Ashley Green, midway between Chesham and Berkhampsted.

The secluded rear garden, almost 200ft long, has a large patio, several seating areas, and a brick gazebo for alfresco dining. There are two stables, a chicken pen and a goat house.

Coblands House has almost 4450 sq ft of inside living space on two floors and stands at the top of a large in-out gravel driveway behind electrically operated wrought iron gates. It has a triple garage.

An impressive and open plan 41ft living and dining room features slate

flooring and a stone fireplace. It leads on to a kitchen and breakfast room with fitted units and an Aga cooker, and this level also has a utility room, study and family room.

All the bedrooms are on the second floor and include a master suite with bathroom, dressing area and walk-in wardrobe. The guest bedroom also has an en suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe.

London 30 miles.

Coblands House, Ashley Green, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, guide price £1,295,000, Nash Partnership 01442 863000

Cottage is next to open forest A traditional New Forest cottage in Sway stands in a quiet lane in gardens and paddocks of almost three acres just a few minutes’ walk away from open forest.

Featuring a stable block and a cottage garden, Dale Cottage is a redbrick property that offers versatile living space including a separate ground floor annexe. A cottage style entrance porch leads to the sitting room, kitchen and breakfast room and large utility room, and an inner porch leads to a double bedroom, second sitting room and a shower room.

Dogleg stairs take you from the sitting room to the first floor containing the master bedroom, second and third bedroom, and family bathroom. The landscaped garden has areas of terracing, a greenhouse and a shed.

London 96 miles.

Dale Cottage, Lower Mead End, Sway, Hampshire, guide price £850,000, Hayward Fox 01590 681656

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Grade II listed, the Old Bank House in the centre of the Suffolk town of Eye has been fully renovated and refurbished by the current owners.

The renovation programme at this six-bedroom townhouse included a new slate roof, full decorative work, re-wiring and re-plumbing while retaining period features such as fireplaces, sash windows, wooden floor boards and high ceilings.

At the front of the house, large sash windows allow natural light to flood into the drawing room. The kitchen and breakfast room is British Standard by Plain English, and has plenty of space for a large dining table and sofa.

A sitting room with feature fireplace has French windows that lead out into the rear garden, and the ground floor also contains a study, morning room, scullery, and storeroom with access to the cellar.

On the first floor, the two bathrooms have been completely refitted, and one of the bedrooms has access to useful storage space in the loft. The nearby market town of Diss has a mainline train station to London Liverpool Street (90 minutes).

London 101 miles.

The Old Bank House, Eye, Suffolk, guide price £495,000, Musker McIntyre 01379 644822

Detached thatched Vine Cottage is a detached and thatched fourbedroom property in a peaceful rural setting in the Oxfordshire hamlet of Chippinghurst.

Around five miles east of Oxford, the cottage in Denton Lane has a lawned garden bordered by flowers, shrubs and trees. It features gravel pathways and an area for outside dining.

Inside living space includes a ground floor containing a reception room, separate dining room, kitchen and breakfast room, utility room, and a study or playroom. On the first floor are the four bedrooms plus two bathrooms, and the property also offers a garage and three sheds.

London 102 miles.

WILTS

A former Georgian hunting lodge is available to let on the edge of the ancient Savernake Forest. It stands in a secluded location close to the Wiltshire village of Great Bedwyn.

Grade II listed, the five-bed property dates back to 1730 and features high ceilings, open fireplaces with stone mantelpieces, and ornate coving.

The gardens are bordered by a high brick wall, and paddocks may be available by separate negotiation.

London 72 miles.

C OUN TRY P ROPERT Y

Banking on Suffolk

Bloxham Lodge, Savernake, Great Bedwyn, Marlborough, Wiltshire, £2850 per month, Birkmyre Property Consultants 01672 516619

Vine Cottage, Platts, Denton Lane, Chippinghurst, Oxfordshire, guide price £895,000, Morgan & Associates 01844 279990

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Surrey An exceptional Listed Grade II country house near Oxted with lakes, woodland and paddocks.

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Filey

A stunning Victorian mansion, built as a private house in 1840, beautifully positioned on the beach at the head of Filey bay, enjoying breathtaking panoramic sea views.

•Voted one of the top ten beach hotels and restaurants in Europe by The Independent •High end turnover matched with exceptional profits •£1 million refurbishment •12 en suite bedrooms •Waterside restaurant •Development potential, suitable for alternative uses subject to planning •EPC rating C Guide price: £3,000,000

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STUNNING ARTS AND CRAFTS HOUSE IN A PRIME LOCATION chislehurst, kent 3 reception rooms ø conservatory ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 5 bedrooms ø potential to expand into loft (subject to planning permission) ø wonderful garden ø integral double garage ø about 0.47 acres ø Chislehurst station 1.3 miles (Travelcard Zone 5) ø EPC=D Guide £1.95 million Freehold

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BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED GEORGIAN HOUSE IN A PICTURESQUE SETTING swanley, kent 4 reception rooms ø orangery ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 6 bedrooms ø basement ø superb grounds of about 3.2 acres ø swimming pool ø equestrian facilities ø double garage with annexe ø City of London 15 miles ø EPC=F Guide £1.5 million Freehold

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KESTON, kent

3 reception rooms ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 5 bedrooms ø private grounds of about 1.15 acres ø swimming pool ø tennis court ø triple garage ø City of London 15.5 miles ø EPC=D

Exclusive ground floor apartment ø kitchen/dining/ sitting room ø 3 bedroom suites ø 2 lakeside view balconies ø communal gardens ø underground parking ø Orpington station 1.9 miles ø EPC=C

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Contemporary barn ø kitchen/dining/family room ø sitting room ø 3 bedrooms ø equestrian potential ø about 2 acres ø City of London 18 miles ø EPC=C

2 reception rooms ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 3 bedrooms ø wrap around garden ø chain free ø West Wickham station 1.1 miles ø EPC=F

Guide £750,000 Freehold

Guide £499,500 Freehold

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BOOTH&CO ‘Stockford Lodge’

East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset, BH20

Price: £575,000

A charming thatched lodge cottage believed to date from the late 18th century. Located just off the A352 Wareham - Dorchester road, Stockford Lodge occupies a fairytale position in woodland and features 2.56 acres of grounds. Whilst the cottage is currently laid out as 2 Bedroom the potential exists for the cottage to be arranged to provide 3 Bedroom accommodation.

The cottage has a distinctive octagonal floor plan with plastered cob walls arranged around a central chimney stack. Features include Entrance Hall, Living Room, Dining Area, Kitchen, Breakfast Area, Bathroom, Bedroom (Originally 2 rooms and which could be converted back), Approx 2.56 Acres, Double Carport, Gas Fired Central Heating, Summerhouse with Heating, Wealth of Character, Newly Lined Chimney.

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A spacious, ve bedroom, detached house in this premium residential location just back from the seafront at Milford on Sea. The property enjoys a lovely garden backing onto the Danes Stream.

£1,250,000 For more information please contact Julian or Jeremy Caldwell on 01590 675875

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A spacious and wonderful maisonette completely restored and refurbished to an extremely high standard, taking care from the outset to tastefully blend all the conveniences of modern living into a superb Grade II Georgian home. A comfortable home suited to formal and informal entertaining inside and outside. Altogether a remarkable opportunity to live in a very special place. Garaging available.

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Fir Tree Cottage

Beechingstoke, Pewsey, Wiltshire SN9 £595,000

Subject to Contract – Freehold A highly attractive and versatile four bedroom family house, which has been the subject of recent extension, and offers bright, open living space with a light and spacious feel. Although full of period detail, the interior has a fresh contemporary feel and the layout is ideal for both modern family living or downsizers alike.

The property is set in open countryside on the edge of this rural hamlet half a mile south of the popular village of Woodborough. The area is well known for its open dramatic landscapes and the house enjoys glorious views in this beautiful rural location. The larger village of Pewsey with its broad range of amenities and express rail connections to London Paddington (70 mins) is within 3 ½ miles.

JSA with Hamptons 01672 891051

01672 564555

Sitting room with fireplace | Dining room | Study | Kitchen | Family room | Boot room | Downstairs shower room | Master bedroom with en suite shower room | 3 Further bedrooms | Family bathroom | Parking | Gardens

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Walk to town, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Guide £249,950

Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Grade II listed terraced townhouse. A period townhouse located in this most desirable street close to the historic heart of Bury St Edmunds. The accommodation is arranged over three floors and enjoys a west facing rear courtyard garden. Period features, gas central heating and residents’ parking scheme. Ideally suited to those wishing to reflect their personal tastes of décor and finishing touches.

Well-proportioned comfortable period house of C15 th century origins with ample parking, deep garden and detached coach house affording workshop and annexe. Located within the high street sharing village facilities. Exposed heavy timber frame and period features. Stunning sitting room with open fire, large dining room, kitchen, utility/rear lobby. Galleried landing, three double bedrooms, bathroom. Gas fired central heating.

Guide £359,950

Rattlesden, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Guide £279,995

Walsham-le-Willows, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Guide £185,000

Gloriously rural yet a short drive from the popular village of Rattlesden.

Detached two bedroom cottage standing in grounds of approximately 0.26 of an acre (sts). Two reception rooms, kitchen, bathroom. Two double bedrooms. Double glazing, oil central heating, beautiful gardens. Garage and ample parking. EPC F (34).

A charming period cottage situated in this picturesque and well served village. Glorious countryside walks on your doorstep. Exposed timbers, large sitting room with fireplace having log burner, dining area, kitchen with fireplace, upstairs bathroom with freestanding roll top bath. Landing and two generous bedrooms. Gravelled area to the front and side for parking and limited recreation. Priced for immediate interest, highly recommended. No chain. EPC F (34).

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Coastal, country and village properties on the Roseland Peninsula, Cornish Riviera and the Carrick Roads

THE SQUARE, ST MAWES

01326 270212

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ST MAWES

£1,850,000

ST MAWES

£795,000

Individual colonial style character residence in undoubtedly one of finest locations in St Mawes. Southerly outlook from east to west across stunning & beautiful views inc Percuil River & Place Manor, & onto St Mawes harbour and village, across Falmouth Bay & beyond, & both St Mawes & Pendennis Castles. Significantly improved & re-modelled creating spacious accommodation. EPC rating - E.

Spacious architect designed early 1970’s Residence with panoramic water and countryside views, situated in a private non-estate position within easy access of village centre and local boatyards. Oil fired heating. Lived in until recently but would benefit some modernisation where potential exists to expand accommodation into lower ground floor, subject to necessary consents. EPC - E.

ROSELAND PENINSULA

ST MAWES

£1,650,000

Set in idyllic location, on upper reaches of River Fal, spacious, versatile 5 bedroom character Residence with 3 self-catering Holiday Cottages (two 1 bedroom and one 2 bedroom), earning around £30K pa, beautifully equipped and presented, lots of character.

Converted around 6 years ago. Wonderful country/creek views. EPC rating C.

£495,000

Attractively renovated & refurbished Property situated in centre of village close to harbour and quay, with water views from the main reception rooms. 3 bedrooms, beautifully presented, in excellent order and will make an ideal holiday home, lock-up-and-leave or more permanent residence. Well-equipped fitted kitchen, open-plan reception space.

Terrace / courtyard garden. EPC rating G.

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Coastal, country and village properties on the Roseland Peninsula, Cornish Riviera and the Carrick Roads

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THE SQUARE, ST MAWES

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OIRO £1,200,000

ROSEVINE

GUIDE PRICE £625,000

Character high quality detached converted Barn with two contemporary holiday letting barns plus a further detached barn ripe for conversion (subject to planning), set in approximately 2 acres of lovely formal grounds and paddocks with stunning country & sea views. Approx 1 mile from Portscatho centre & half a mile from Porthcurnick Beach & the coastal footpath. Ample parking. EPC - D, C & C.

Substantial, light & airy detached Bungalow Residence, with southerly aspect, occupying delightful mature gardens with magnificent sea views over Gerrans Bay & across miles of open countryside. The accommodation flows well offering 30ft lounge / dining rm as well as further reception rm, 3 good size bedrms and bathrm with separate shower. Oil fired central heating & double glazing. EPC - E.

GORRAN HAVEN

NR VERYAN

£399,000

Substantial, versatile Property, with spacious, flexible accommodation, consisting 3 bedroom detached Bungalow with 1 bedroom self-contained Annexe plus further 2 bedroom detached Bungalow, centrally located in picturesque coastal village approx 200 yds from beach, harbour and amenities. Potential for dependent relatives / holiday letting.

EPC - E & G.

£1,750,000

Stunning period character Manor House Residence, set in own grounds of around 30 acres of prime land, with exceptional outbuildings of around ten thousand square feet inviting potential, set within the exclusive Roseland Peninsula about two miles from coast & beaches. Equestrian facilities abound. 5 reception rooms, fitted breakfast kitchen with Aga, 5/6 bedrooms. Gym, 2 Garages. EPC - F.

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This detached period property, thought originally to have been 2 coastguard cottages, dates back to the mid 18th Century although extensively renovated in 1968 and substantially enlarged resulting in an exceptionally fine home.

Hill Bottom Cottage stands in an idyllic rural position in a secluded valley outside of the village of Worth Matravers about one third of a mile from the sea at the beauty spot of Chapmans Pool, Dorset. The building is constructed of stone and stands in extensive grounds of approximately 4.04 acres (approximately 1.63 hectares) which comprises formal gardens surrounding the property together with a wooded valley and a stream. The property has been maintained to a

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2 RECEPTION ROOMS 4 BEDROOMS DETACHED GARAGE WITH ADJOINING OFFICE LARGE FORMAL GARDENS PLUS WOODLAND APPROX. ONE THIRD OF A MILE FROM THE SEA MODERN ELECTRIC HEATING PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM WHICH PROVIDES A STEADY MONTHLY INCOME ‣ RECENTLY INSTALLED WHITE ALUMINIUM FRAMED DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS

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‣ £1,350,000 ‣ Corbens Estate Agents, 01929 422284 ‣ www.corbens.co.uk

high standard and offers excellent accommodation.

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This outstanding cottage is part of a small select development of old farm buildings, converted in 1982 into private residential dwellings. It is ideally situated in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck adjoining open country.

The original building is of stone construction and is considered to date back to the 18th Century. Cartshed Cottage is approached by a short private un-made lane leading to a gravelled courtyard and has recently been extensively upgraded incorporating many quality features.

‣ SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM WITH FEATURE PURBECK STONE FIREPLACE & VAULTED CEILING ‣ 3 BEDROOMS, 2 EN-SUITE ‣ PLEASANT GARDEN ADJOINING OPEN COUNTRY ‣ DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE

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Most attractive converted flat which occupies the entire ground floor of a Grade II Listed Georgian style house.

The apartment is situated on the southern slopes of Swanage, Dorset, adjacent to ‘The Downs’ and some 200 metres from the sea. It is thought to date back to 1837 however the apartment has recently been refurbished throughout to a high

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Trafalgar House • Trafalgar Square • Fowey PL23 1AZ 01726 833000 • info@foweyriver.co.uk

www.foweyriver.co.uk Trafalgar House · Trafalgar Square · Fowey · Cornwall PL23 1AZ Tel/Fax: 01726 833000 · Email: sales@foweyriver.co.uk

Apartment 1 – Claremont A stunning three bedroom double fronted apartment located on the first floor of an expertly converted Victorian town house overlooking the estuary in Fowey. There is a balcony to the front looking over the water, a terrace to the rear and off road parking.

stered office: Wills Bingley, St Denys House, 22 East Hill, St Austell, Cornwall PL25 4TR. Company Reg No: 4957 302. Company registered in England and Wales

Apartment 2 – Claremont A beautifully converted, two bedroom apartment located on the top floor of a superb double fronted Victorian terraced house overlooking the Fowey estuary and out to sea. This stunning property has off road parking, two floor to ceiling bi fold doors with French balconies overlooking the estuary and out to sea.

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Luxury with gadgetry Modern tenants increasingly look for high-tech gadgetry and state-of-the-art systems to provide the ultimate in home comfort and luxury living. Three contemporary properties currently to let in Belgravia all have an impressive collection of the latest gadgets to tempt potential tenants.

On Lowndes Square, a four-bed lateral duplex apartment offers technology that includes an iPadcontrolled Crestron AV system, Lutron lighting, surround sound, air conditioning, video entry phone, and iPad-controlled lighting and curtains.

The property offers 3920 sq ft of inside space on the ground and lower ground floors and includes a temperature-controlled basement wine store plus a courtyard and roof terrace.

In Upper Belgrave Street, a refurbished three-bed lateral duplex offers modern luxuries such as iPadcontrolled comfort cooling and heating, Lutron lighting,

surround sound, TVs in the bathrooms, air-condition in the main rooms, and video entry. Living space is more than 2300 sq ft on the third and fourth floors.

And in Stafford Place, close to Buckingham Palace, a four-bedroom house extensively refurbished in contemporary style features a 38ft rear garden with a lawn of no-cut grass. Inside space is around 3100 sq ft on six floors including a family media room in the basement – under the lawn.

Top left: Lowndes Square, Belgravia SW1, £7250 per week furnished, Knight Frank 020 7881 7725 Top centre: Stafford Place, Belgravia SW1, £2750 per week furnished, Knight Frank 020 7881 7725

Top right: Upper Belgrave Street, Belgravia SW1, £4000 per week furnished, Knight Frank 020 7881 7725

Imperial windows on the Thames A wall of floor-to-ceiling windows frames superb views of the Thames in the reception room of a duplex apartment on the eighth and ninth floors of Marina Point, Imperial Wharf.

The reception has dining space for six to eight people and leads to a terrace with closer views of the river. Total contemporary living space of almost 2000 sq ft includes a custom-designed kitchen fully equipped with the latest integrated appliances.

Handy for Fulham Broadway and the King’s Road, the apartment has three bedrooms including a master suite with luxury en suite bathroom containing a hydro shower and granite surfaces.

There’s also air conditioning in the main rooms and a home network system.

Marina Point, Imperial Wharf, Fulham SW6, £2200 per week furnished, Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings 020 7348 7620

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HIGH PREMIUM Corporate demand is high for premium rental homes in Knightsbridge, reports Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings.

“We’re busy working with international business people relocating to London, particularly executives from the US, Europe and Asia,” said Lisa-Jane Stratton, pictured, the company’s Knightsbridge office manager.

“For example, we recently let two apartments at the Knightsbridge, one at £5000 per week and one at £6000 per week. Enquiries are also good for studios and onebed apartments. However, younger professionals’ budgets remain under pressure,” she said.

“Younger renters often prefer a new-build property.

They like the high spec but also the convenience of a concierge, so developments like Chelsea Bridge Wharf are popular.”

Lettings Lowdown Report by Caroline Hawking, associate director of Hamptons Pimlico and Westminster 2013 was a challenging yet rewarding year for the Pimlico and Westminster team at Hamptons. I’ve always thought it’s through more difficult markets that you really see the difference between agents, and I’m pleased to say we’ve really shown our value to successfully meet and manage our landlords’ expectations.

Like all London agents, we’ve battled against over-supply and a downward trend in rental prices, so we’ve definitely had to work closely with our landlords to achieve their aims – many of them choosing to take on board our feedback and invest

in their properties so they look their very best.

We’ve worked more closely than ever with our neighbouring offices in Sloane Square, Chelsea, Mayfair and as far afield as Knightsbridge and Battersea, and supported our fantastic corporate department by nurturing their sometimes sensitive high quality tenants. It is through our network of 28 offices and corporate department that we’ve managed to generate 18 per cent more business year to date.

Looking forward, 2014 looks to be just as challenging but I’m confident that my loyal and passionate team can successfully agree new tenancies and deliver on our promise of going beyond our clients’ expectations.

Chelsea makeover Close to the King’s Road, a newly refurbished one-bedroom apartment on the raised ground floor of a period building features a reception room with bay window and dining area. It also has a separate kitchen and wooden flooring – plus communal gardens access by separate negotiation.

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Ralston Street, Chelsea SW3, £650 per week furnished, Henry & James 020 7581 5011

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CRANLEY GARDENS, SOUTH KENSINGTON, SW7

SOVEREIGN COURT, KENSINGTON, W8

£695 per week Furnished

£925 per week Furnished

An immaculate one bedroom flat [750 sq/ft, 4th floor with lift) in a very well maintained building with access to communal gardens.

A newly refurbished two double bedroom, 5th floor flat [lift] in a modern development just off Kensington High Street, with porter and private parking.

BROMPTON ROAD, KNIGHTSBRIDGE, SW3

ONSLOW SQUARE, SOUTH KENSINGTON, SW7

£1,200 per week Unfurnished / Furnished

£1,450 per week Furnished

A very light and bright two bedroom flat [1350 sq/ ft, second floor] in this contemporary portered development in the heart of Knightsbridge, with private parking.

A beautifully refurbished, two bedroom flat [2nd floor with lift) located in one of the most desirable addresses in South Kensington.

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TREVOR PLACE , KNIGHTSBRIDGE SW7 ÂŁ2,750 PER WEEK - UNFURNISHED A beautiful home in the heart of Knightsbridge offering excellent living and entertaining space coupled with superb contemporary design. Formal double reception room. High specification kitchen. Spacious dining and informal reception room. 4 double bedrooms with excellent storage. 3 bathrooms/shower rooms . Cloakroom. Utility room. Patio. High audio visual specification throughout. Air conditioning.

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Ensor Mews SW7 £5,950,000 This bright, beautifully refurbished house is located on a sought after mews in the heart of South Kensington, just off the Old Brompton Road.

The dramatic entertaining space includes a fabulous reception room on the ground floor, a second reception room with open plan kitchen/dining area on the lower floor, a media room and a wine cellar. The bedroom accommodation includes a vaulted master suite served by a dressing room and shower room, two further bedrooms, bathroom and an integrated garage. Freehold. EPC=E. PRIME SALES: 020 7368 4197 PrimeSales@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Pembroke Place W8 £2,695,000 This beautifully presented three-bedroom house is located on a pretty garden square in the heart of Kensington. Arranged over four oors of an attractive period property, this beautiful house boasts a spacious reception room, contemporary kitchen/breakfast room, a study room and a private terrace. The bedroom accommodation includes a fantastic master suite with en suite bathroom, two further bedrooms and a bathroom. Pembroke Place is located just south of Kensington High Street close to Holland Park. Freehold. EPC=D. Sole Agents.

KENSINGTON: 020 7368 4450 sales.kns@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Bassett Road W10 £1,850,000 This is a unique opportunity to purchase the two adjacent top floor flats in a wonderful double fronted building on this leafy North Kensington Street. Two charming and well presented properties in their own right, these apartments also present great potential for an ambitious purchaser to refurbish, join the properties and extend the space, creating a stunning upper maisonette (subject to the necessary planning consents). Basset Road is an impressive tree lined avenue located within very easy reach of Ladbroke Grove. Share of Freehold. Sole Agents.

NORTH KENSINGTON: 020 7313 8350 sales.nkn@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Salem Road W2 £1,250 per week A modern and secure three double bedroom, split-level apartment located moments from Queensway. This fabulous maisonette is situated within unique development moments from Bayswater and Queensway tube stations and a short distance from Notting Hill. The property benefits from generous open plan entertaining space with wooden floors, two roof terraces, three double bedrooms, a further study/bedroom and two bathrooms.

NOTTING HILL: 020 7313 6910 lets.not@marshandparsons.co.uk Tenant fees apply, see www.marshandparsons.co.uk/services/lettings/tenant-fees for more information.

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