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Passmore Street, Belgravia SW1 Spacious three bedroom town house

A well maintained and spacious freehold townhouse located moments from Sloane Square. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom and separate dressing room, 2 further bedrooms, 1 further bathroom, reception room, kitchen, dining room, garden, terrace, garage. EPC rating D. Approximately 146 sq m (1,574 sq ft)

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

Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ3,750,000 (BGV130044)

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Cadogan Gardens, Knightsbridge SW3 Exceptional four bedroom mansion flat

A third floor apartment situated in this well run mansion block with spacious accommodation throughout. Master bedroom suite, 3 further bedrooms (1 en suite), family shower room, kitchen, breakfast room, drawing room, reception room, air conditioning, lift, porter. EPC rating D. Approximately 217 sq m (2,340 sq ft) Share of freehold Guide price: ÂŁ6,750,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Knightsbridge knightsbridge@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5929 Joint agent: Savills www.savills.co.uk 020 7581 5234

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A chronic housing shortage, desperately poor returns on many other forms of investment, strong rental demand and ongoing political uncertainty in the eurozone are all playing a part in the resurgence of the buy-to-let market in London.

Savings in the bank offer little or no return due to poor interest rates, and the idea of a safe and secure pension appears to be a thing of the past. This is why we are seeing such a renewed interest in bricks and mortar as an investment.

Optimism that house prices will rise in 2013 has strengthened again this month, with households also generally upbeat about the outlook for house prices in the medium-term future. Latest published data suggests that the wider economic picture is brightening as well.

Speaking to leading mortgage brokers across the market, it is apparent that for those with strong cash deposits of at least 25 per cent, lenders are offering an increasing number of products on highly attractive terms.

A prominent high street lender is currently offering a rate of 3.5 per cent with a 30 per cent deposit. For loans above ÂŁ1m, I have clients who have secured a rate of 2.25 per cent over base rate based on 60 per cent LTV (loan-to-value).

The prospect of strong capital growth, a stable and tangible asset offering better yields than many financial products, and the ability to borrow money at attractive rates will underpin real growth in the buy-to-let sector.

The key advice I would give to any investor is to learn the lessons from 2008 and buy in the best possible location you can afford, and take a medium-to-long term view on any returns.

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FOR SALE & TO LET MARYLEBONE, MAYFAIR, PIMLICO, 56 BELGRAVIA, KNIGHTSBRIDGE, CHELSEA, SOUTH KENSINGTON Mayfair elephants. A £6m interior-designed lateral apartment opposite two world-famous china landmarks is set in the traditional South Audley Street scene.

KENSINGTON, NOTTING HILL, 72 PADDINGTON, HOLLAND PARK, FULHAM, BROOK GREEN Dancing at the Vicarage. A magnificently remodelled £25m house can entertain with a swimming pool complex and a dance studio or gym.

LOWDOWN Will something 114LETTINGS have to give? Justin Hayward reviews opposing sales and rentals forces.

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Lexham Gardens, Kensington W8 Fantastic duplex with three terraces

A very well presented first and second floor duplex apartment boasting very high ceilings, excellent entertaining space and three private terraces. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, 3 terraces. EPC rating D. Approximately 135 sq m (1,460 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/Kensington kens@knightfrank.com 020 3551 5152

Share of Freehold Asking price: ÂŁ2,250,000 (Ken080256)

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Sydney Close, Chelsea SW3

Immaculate double height studio with parking Avenue Studios offers exceptional volume and light and is presented in immaculate order, with the benefit of off street parking. 2 gallery bedrooms, 2 shower rooms, 2 double height studio rooms, kitchen, cellar, off street parking (not demised). EPC rating E. Approximately 165 sq m (1,772 sq ft)

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

Leasehold Guide price: ÂŁ3,450,000 (SLA130036)

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Hyde Park Gardens Mews, Hyde Park W2 Wonderfully spacious mews house

A charming house, located in a quiet cobbled mews, featuring beautifully proportioned rooms.

Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, 2 further bedrooms, bathroom, guest shower room, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, 2 utility rooms, study area, guest cloakroom, integral garage. EPC rating C. Approximately 244 sq m (2,627 sq ft)

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

Freehold Offers in excess of: ÂŁ3,600,000 (HPE120178)

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Crabtree Place, Fitzrovia W1

Luxury three bedroom houses in private gated mews Beautifully designed to exacting standards, these triplex houses comprise master bedroom suite with his and her dual shower room, dressing room and balcony, 2nd bedroom suite, 3rd bedroom, family bathroom, spacious living and entertaining space with fully fitted kitchen and patio terrace, 2nd reception room with balcony, guest cloakroom. EPC rating B. Approximately 170 sq m (1,830 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/Marylebone fitzsandblooms@knightfrank.com 020 3641 7939

Leasehold 995 years approximately Guide price: ÂŁ2,695,000 (MRY130051)

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Barkston Gardens, Earls Court SW5 Spacious maisonette with private garden

A very well presented ground and lower ground maisonette which benefits from excellent reception space and its own private patio garden. Situated in a red brick period building. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen/dining room, cloak room, patio garden. EPC rating E. Approximately 137 sq m (1,477 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/South-Kensington southkensington@knightfrank.com 020 3641 6121

Leasehold approximately 90 years remaining Guide price: ÂŁ2,250,000

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Arthur Road, Wimbledon SW19 Beautiful new house

A highly attractive contemporary house built

by Cherwell Homes and designed by renowned international architect Ian Faithfull. Master bedroom suite, 4 further bedrooms (1 en suite), reception room, family room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 cloakrooms, garage, off street parking, garden. EPC rating B. Approximately 377 sq m (4,062 sq ft) Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ2,850,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Wimbledon wimbledon@knightfrank.com 020 8946 0026 (WMB120281)

Coombe Park, Kingston upon Thames KT2 Magnificent new house

A beautifully appointed seven bedroom detached house, set in stunning landscaped gardens over 0.5 acre. Master bedroom suite, 6 further bedrooms (5 en suite), drawing room, dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, media room, games room, utility, indoor swimming pool, changing room, gym, guest annexe, garden, parking, garage. EPC rating E. Approximately 978 sq m (10,528 sq ft) Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ8,950,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Wimbledon wimbledon@knightfrank.com 020 8946 0026 (WMB120215)

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Elm Park Gardens, Chelsea SW10 Communal garden A charming one bedroom flat on the second floor of this well maintained purpose built building. The block is ideally situated between the King’s Road and the Fulham Road and residents have the use of a delightful, private communal garden. Bedroom, bathroom, reception room, kitchen, lift, communal garden.

EPC rating C. Approximately 54 sq m (578 sq ft) Leasehold approximately 93 years remaining Guide price: £675,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Chelsea chelsea@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5902 (CHL130024)

Milmans Street, Chelsea SW10 Secure and quiet A well-presented two bedroom flat in the Elizabeth Court development, which is reserved for residents over the age of 55 and has a full time manager, communal sitting room, gated car park, communal garden and residents laundry room. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, bedroom 2, shower room, reception room, kitchen, balcony, communal garden. EPC rating D. Approximately 65 sq m (702 sq ft) Leasehold approximately 123 years remaining Guide price: £800,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Chelsea chelsea@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5902 (CHL130004)

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King’s Road, Chelsea SW3 Ideally located An attractive three bedroom, first floor flat with wooden floors throughout and good ceiling heights. Ideal as a pied-a-terre or rental investment, the apartment maximises the use of space whilst maintaining a comfortable layout. 3 bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, reception room, eat in kitchen. EPC rating C. Approximately 86 sq m (935 sq ft) Leasehold approximately 63 years remaining Guide price: £1,200,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Chelsea chelsea@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5902 (CHL120247)

Edith Grove, Chelsea SW10 Immaculate apartment Located within a well maintained mansion block, this two bedroom, two bathroom first floor flat boasts wooden floors and a contemporary finish throughout. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, bedroom 2, shower room, reception room, dining area, kitchen, communal garden.

EPC rating F. Approximately 97 sq m (1,042 sq ft) Share of freehold Guide price: £1,150,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Chelsea chelsea@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5902 (CHL090126)

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Brook Street, Mayfair W1S Modern and spacious Contemporary interior design has been used to great effect behind the historic façade and seamlessly integrates the latest in technology.

Bedroom suite with dressing area, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, guest cloakroom, air conditioning, lift. EPC rating E. Approximately 135 sq m (1,453 sq ft) Leasehold 124 years approximately Guide price: £3,000,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Mayfair mayfair@knightfrank.com 020 8166 7484 (WER120162)

Brick Street, Mayfair W1J Panoramic views An outstanding seventh floor apartment, neutrally decorated throughout and with amazing views of the London Eye, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and Hyde Park to the east. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double reception room, kitchen, comfort cooling, lift, 24 hour porter. EPC rating C. Approximately 181 sq m (1,946 sq ft) Leasehold 53 years approximately Guide price: £3,750,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Mayfair mayfair@knightfrank.com 020 8166 7484 (WER130045)

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Craven Street, Covent Garden WC2 Elegant townhouse A very fine and beautifully modernised Georgian townhouse, retaining many original features but with the benefit of modern living. 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 4 reception rooms, large kitchen and breakfast room, basement sauna and wet room, lift and private parking. EPC rating D. Approximately 464 sq m (4,996 sq ft) Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ4,999,950

KnightFrank.co.uk/Mayfair mayfair@knightfrank.com 020 8166 7484 (WER110062)

Park Lane, Mayfair W1K Premier addresses Marrying the best in interior design with the latest in technology, this apartment is a shining example of sophisticated and modern luxury living.

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double reception room, study, kitchen, guest cloakroom, lift, porter.

EPC rating B. Approximately 189 sq m (2,034 sq ft) Leasehold 120 years approximately Guide price: ÂŁ7,495,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Mayfair mayfair@knightfrank.com 020 8166 7484 (POD120077)

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Malvern Court, South Kensington SW7 Refurbished three bedroom flat An immaculate three bedroom apartment located on the first floor of this popular portered building in the heart of South Kensington. Master bedroom suite with dressing area, 2 further double bedrooms, family bathroom, reception room, kitchen, utility room, WC, storage room, porter, lift, access to communal gardens by separate arrangement. EPC rating C. Approximately 43 sq m (1,543 sq ft) Leasehold: approximately 105 years Guide price: £2,800,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Knightsbridge knightsbridge@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5929 (SLA120254)

Egerton Gardens, Knightsbridge SW3 A perfect pied-á-terre A newly refurbished two bedroom apartment finished to an exceptional standard. Master bedroom suite, further bedroom, family bathroom, reception room, entrance hall, kitchen, store room, access to communal gardens. EPC rating C. Approximately 91 sq m (980 sq ft) Leasehold: approximately 92 years Guide price: £1,495,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Knightsbridge knightsbridge@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5929 (SLA130106)

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Burnsall Street, Chelsea SW3 Refurbished period Chelsea house A prominent and wide double fronted house situated on an attractive one way street off the Kings Road in Chelsea. The house has undergone complete refurbishment. Master bedroom suite, 2 further bedroom suites, open plan kitchen/dining room, reception room, cloakroom. EPC Rating E. Approximately 167 sq m (1,806 sq ft) Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ3,500,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Knightsbridge knightsbridge@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5929 Joint agent: Strutt & Parker struttandparker.com 020 7225 3866 (SLA130032)

Ives Street, Chelsea SW3 Newly refurbished Chelsea house A beautifully presented, well balanced house with integral garage, underfloor heating and air conditioning. 3 double bedroom suites, separate WC/shower room, kitchen, double reception room with access onto balcony, studio room and terrace, integral garage. EPC rating F. Approximately 174 sq m (1,873 sq ft) Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ2,999,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Knightsbridge knightsbridge@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5929 (SLA110373)

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Wellington House, Westminster SW1E

Eccleston Mews, Belgravia SW1X

A brand new one bedroom apartment. Double bedroom, bathroom, reception room/kitchen with Gaggenau/Miele appliances, self-contained storage unit on the ground floor, 24 hour concierge, lift. EPC rating B. Approximately 50 sq m (542 sq ft) Available furnished Guide price: £525 per week

An immaculate three bedroom mews house. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, 2 further bedrooms, family bathroom, reception room, kitchen, conservatory, study, guest cloakroom, garden, parking. EPC rating C. Approximately 112 sq m (1,205 sq ft) Available unfurnished Guide price: £1,350 per week

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

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

Eaton Terrace, Belgravia SW1X

Eaton Place, Belgravia SW1X

A spacious newly refurbished maisonette with a large terrace. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom and dressing room, a further double bedroom with en suite bathroom, reception room, kitchen, cloakroom, terrace. EPC rating E. Approximately 142 sq m (1,528 sq ft) Available furnished Guide price: £1,950 per week

Luxury Belgravia penthouse. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom and dressing room, further bedroom with en suite bathroom, reception room, dining room, kitchen, study, utility room, roof terrace, direct lift access. EPC rating E. Approximately 193 sq m (2,077 sq ft) Available furnished Guide price: £3,250 per week

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

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

All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, administration fees will apply when renting a property. Please ask for details of our charges.

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Warwick Gardens, Kensington W14

Palace Gardens Terrace, Kensington W8

Beautifully refurbished, this property is located in the heart of Kensington close to High Street Kensington and Earls Court. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen and dining area, ground floor. EPC rating D. Approximately 81 sq m (872 sq ft)

A recently refurbished and extremely bright two bedroom apartment on Palace Gardens Terrace, second and third floor of a stucco fronted building. 2 bedrooms, en suite bathroom, shower room, reception room, kitchen. EPC rating C. Approximately 81 sq m (874 sq ft)

Available furnished Guide price: £675 per week

Available furnished Guide price: £850 per week

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

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

Palace Gate, Kensington W8

Kensington Gate, Kensington W8

This flat has been meticulously designed and refurbished to a very high standard througout. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, dining area, cloakroom, terrace, air conditioning, 4th floor with lift. EPC rating D. Approximately 106 sq m (1143 sq ft)

Nestled in one of Kensington’s quiet garden squares, the spacious property is very light and immaculately decorated. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, kitchen, private patio garden, balcony, parking. EPC rating E. Approximately 287 sq m (3,089 sq ft)

Available furnished Guide price: £1,400 per week

Available unfurnished Guide price: £3,950 per week

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

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

All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, administration fees will apply when renting a property. Please ask for details of our charges.

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Queen’s Gate, South Kensington SW7

Selwood Terrace, South Kensington SW7

A two bedroom spacious flat which benefits from high ceilings and fantastic living space. 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), kitchen, reception room, terrace. EPC rating C. Approximately 103 sq m (1,109 sq ft)

This house is arranged over four floors and benefits from a stunning private rear garden. Master bedroom en suite bathroom, 2 further double bedrooms, fourth bedroom/study, kitchen, reception room, dining room, bathroom, garden. EPC rating E. Approximately 147 sq m (1,580 sq ft)

Available furnished Guide price: £1,295 per week

Available furnished or unfurnished Guide price: £1,850 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 3641 6026 southkenlettings@knightfrank.com

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 3641 6026 southkenlettings@knightfrank.com

Brechin Place, South Kensington SW7

Roland Way, South Kensington SW7

This property is presented to the very highest standard and boasts south facing light filled rooms. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, 2 further double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double reception room, kitchen, study, balcony. EPC rating D. Approximately 133 sq m (1,428 sq ft)

A three bedroom house which boasts secure off street parking and a stunning bespoke eat in kitchen. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, 2 reception rooms, study/bedroom, cloakroom, terrace. EPC rating B. Approximately 202 sq m (2,181 sq ft)

Available furnished or unfurnished Guide price: £2,250 per week

Available unfurnished Guide price: £2,750 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 3641 6026 southkenlettings@knightfrank.com

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 3641 6026 southkenlettings@knightfrank.com

All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, administration fees will apply when renting a property. Please ask for details of our charges.

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Sloane Avenue, Chelsea SW3

Charles II Place, Chelsea SW3

The flat is East/West facing with large windows and lots of light and space. Located close to the restaurants and bars of Sloane Square. Bedroom, bathroom, reception room, kitchen. EPC rating D. Approximately 64 sq m (689 sq ft)

Located in a gated development off the Kings Road. 3 bedrooms, bathroom, en suite shower room, cloakroom, reception room, tv/family room, eat in kitchen, garage and porter. EPC rating C. Approximately 199 sq m (2,139 sq ft)

Available furnished Guide price: £650 per week

Available unfurnished Guide price: £2,100 per week

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

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

Beaufort Gardens, Knightsbridge SW3

Cadogan Square, Knightsbridge SW1X

The flat combines modern style with traditional elegance with a high quality finish and air conditioning. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen and 2 terraces. EPC rating C. Approximately 246 sq m (650 sq ft)

The flat has elegant reception rooms with high ceilings and lovely south facing views. 3 bedrooms, 2 en suite bathrooms, shower room, cloakroom, reception room, second reception room/dining room, kitchen, utility room, two roof terraces, access to communal gardens (and tennis courts by arrangement), lift and resident caretaker. EPC rating D. Approximately 229 sq m (2,464 sq ft)

Available unfurnished Guide price: £4,000 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 7591 8601 knightsbridgelettings@knightfrank.com

Available unfurnished Guide price: £4,500 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 7591 8601 knightsbridgelettings@knightfrank.com

All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, administration fees will apply when renting a property. Please ask for details of our charges.

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St George Street, Mayfair W1S Contemporary apartment A modern two bedroom duplex apartment (with lift) for rent, on the sixth and seventh floors in this superb location in the heart of Mayfair. 2 double bedrooms, en suite bathroom, shower room, open plan reception room, modern kitchen, air conditioning, excellent storage, balcony, one secure underground parking space. EPC rating C. Approximately 127 sq m (1,355 sq ft) Available furnished Guide price: £1,750 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings mayfairlettings@knightfrank.com 020 7647 6611

Chepstow Villas, Notting Hill W11 A stunning apartment A light and newly refurbished second floor flat situated in one of Notting Hill’s prime streets boasting under floor heating. Double bedroom, study/second bedroom, fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room, bathroom with separate shower, reception room. EPC rating C. Approximately 70 sq m (760 sq ft) Available furnished or unfurnished Guide price: £825 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings nottinghilllettings@knightfrank.com 020 7985 9990 (nhq121663)

All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, administration fees will apply when renting a property. Please ask for details of our charges.

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Westbourne Terrace, Hyde Park W2 Contemporary and chic A stunning apartment located on the first floor of a stucco fronted building situated within close proximity to Hyde Park. Master bedroom with en suite shower room, bedroom 2, guest shower room, reception room, kitchen, study, balcony. Energy rating D. Approximately 104 sq m (1,119 sq ft) Available furnished Guide price: ÂŁ995 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings hydeparklettings@knightfrank.com 020 3463 2661 (hpQ159421)

Montagu Square, Marylebone W1 Garden square apartment An immaculately presented apartment located on the first and second floors of a lovely period building on Montagu Square. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, bedroom 2, guest shower room, reception room, kitchen, balcony. EPC rating D. Approximately 111 sq m (1,195 sq ft) Available furnished Guide price: ÂŁ1,250 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings marylebonelettings@knightfrank.com 020 3463 2663 (MRQ166895)

All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, administration fees will apply when renting a property. Please ask for details of our charges.

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Garand Court, Holloway N7

Three bedroom penthouse A well-presented apartment with contemporary finishes over one level featuring a magnificent roof terrace accessed directly from the reception room and master bedroom.

There is a concierge, gym and parking space.

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/reception room, utility room and roof terrace.

EPC rating B. Approximately 107 sq m (1,152 sq ft) Leasehold: 241 years approximately Guide price: ÂŁ699,950

KnightFrank.co.uk/islington islington@knightfrank.com 020 3551 2471

Roberts Court, Angel N1

Two bedroom apartment This apartment has been remodelled to create a very attractive two bedroom second floor flat.

There is a modern kitchen and sleek bathroom.

The concierge is based at Rodin Court.

2 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen/reception room. EPC rating C. Approximately 55 sq m (592 sq ft) Leasehold: 984 years approximately Guide price: ÂŁ595,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/islington islington@knightfrank.com 020 3551 2471

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City Road, Islington EC1V

Two bedroom duplex apartment The property is very well presented and boasts finishes including wood floors within the living area, a fully fitted kitchen with solid wood work surfaces. 2 bedrooms,2 bathrooms, kitchen/ reception room, guest WC, balcony.

EPC rating C. Approximately 96 sq m (1,033 sq ft) Share of Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ699,950

KnightFrank.co.uk/islington islington@knightfrank.com 020 3551 2471

Xchange Square, Islington N7

Impressive new development The development has 4 blocks with a mixture of 1,2,3 and 4 bedroom apartments.

The contemporary finish includes hardwood walnut flooring, bespoke Alno Kitchens, 24hr Concierge and landscaped gardens.

Bedroom, bathroom, kitchen/reception room, balcony. Approximately 49.4 sq m (532 sq ft) Leasehold: 249 years approximately Guide price: ÂŁ395,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/islington islington@knightfrank.com 020 3551 2471

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Fieldway Crescent, Highbury N5 Split level penthouse apartment

A beautiful and spacious 4 bedroom split level penthouse situated within this Mansion Block overlooking Highbury Fields. The property consists four double bedrooms and two bathrooms on the lower floor. The top floor has a stunning open plan kitchen, living room and dining room which leads onto a private roof terrace with spectacular views over North London. The penthouse apartment has been refurbished to a high standard and is flooded with natural light. EPC rating: D Available furnished Guide price: ÂŁ1100 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/Islington islingtonLettings@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5896

Remington Street, Islington N1 The heart of Angel

A large and bright two bedroom maisonette which has been refurbished to a high standard set just off City Road within walking distance to Angel Underground Station. The apartment comprises a large eat in kitchen and separate reception room on the first floor. Across the second floor there is a family bathroom and two double bedrooms Available furnished Guide price: ÂŁ595 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/Islington islingtonLettings@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5896

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Blackthorn Avenue, Islington N7

Penthouse apartment with views over Arundel Square A stunning penthouse apartment set within this beautiful award winning development on Arundel Square. SThe penthouse comprises two double bedrooms one with a walk in wardrobe and both with ensuite bathrooms, study area, utility room, separate cloakroom.

On the upper floor there is an impressive open plan kitchen and reception room with views over Arundel Square and access to a private roof terrace. EPC rating: E

KnightFrank.co.uk/Islington islingtonlettings@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5896

Available unfurnished Guide price: ÂŁ895 per week All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, administration fees will apply when renting a property. Please ask for details of our charges.

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Capital Wharf, Wapping E1W Riverside apartment

Outstanding apartment extending to approximately 833 sq ft (77 sq m) in this popular development on Wapping High Street.

Bedroom with river frontage, bathroom, reception room opening onto a private riverside balcony, fully fitted kitchen, porterage, parking and amazing river views. EPC rating C Available furnished Guide price: ÂŁ550 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/Wapping wapping@knightfrank.com 020 7480 6848 (ASP86895)

NEO Bankside, Southbank SE1 Brand new apartment

A beautifully presented apartment to rent in the award-winning NEO Bankside development on the Southbank. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, second bedroom, bathroom, reception room, open plan kitchen, excellent storage, wooden floors, comfort cooling and a range of on site facilities including a 24 hour concierge service. EPC rating C Available furnished Guide price: ÂŁ695 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/Wapping wapping@knightfrank.com 020 7480 6848 (ASP176182)

All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, administration fees will apply when renting a property. Please ask for details of our charges.

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New Crane Wharf, Wapping E1W Beautifully presented

An outstanding fourth floor apartment to rent in this popular and lovely warehouse conversion in Wapping. Refurbished to a good standard the property comprises 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), a large reception room with exposed brick, kitchen, wooden floors, underground parking and 24 hour porterage.

EPC rating C Available furnished Guide price: ÂŁ625 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/Wapping wapping@knightfrank.com 020 7480 6848 (ASP176182)

Jacana Court, St Katharine Docks E1W Newly refurbished

A beautifully presented, newly refurbished apartment to rent in the extremely popular City Quay development overlooking the charming St Katharine Docks. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom and private balcony, second bedroom, shower room, reception room opening onto a dockside balcony, kitchen, wooden floors, secure parking and 24 hour porterage. EPC rating B Available furnished Guide price: ÂŁ795 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/Wapping wapping@knightfrank.com 020 7480 6848 (ASP175328)

All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, administration fees will apply when renting a property. Please ask for details of our charges.

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1 LOW BUILT HOUSE WITH WESTERLY VIEWS OVER GARDEN SQUARE chelsea square, sw3 Drawing room ø dining room ø family room/sitting room ø kitchen ø master bedroom suite ø 5 further bedrooms (2 en suite) ø further bathroom ø garage/gym ø utility room ø terrace ø 2 basement stores ø off-street parking ø 415 sq m (4,475 sq ft) ø EPC=E

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Noel De Keyzer ndekeyzer@savills.com

Barbara Allen baallen@savills.com

020 7730 0822

020 7581 5234

Guide £11 million Freehold

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1 LOW BUILT FAMILY HOUSE REQUIRING MODERNISATION chelsea square, sw3 First floor drawing room ø dining room ø study/library ø kitchen/ breakfast room ø 6 bedrooms (2 en suite) ø further bathroom ø guest cloakroom ø wine store ø utility room ø double garage ø potential to convert 3rd floor, subject to the usual consents ø 390 sq m (4,204 sq ft) ø EPC=F Guide £10.5 million Freehold

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Savills Knightsbridge

Noel De Keyzer ndekeyzer@savills.com

Barbara Allen baallen@savills.com

020 7730 0822

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1 EXCEPTIONAL CHELSEA HOUSE smith terrace, sw3 Drawing room ø media room ø study ø kitchen/breakfast room ø master bedroom suite ø 3 further bedrooms (2 en suite) ø separate shower room ø utility room ø 2 roof terraces ø garden ø 244 sq m (2,634 sq ft) ø EPC=C

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Strutt & Parker

Matthew Morton-Smith mmsmith@savills.com

Lulu Egerton Lulu.egerton@struttandparker.com

020 7581 5234

020 7225 3866

Price on application Freehold

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1 HANDSOME TOWNHOUSE IN THE HEART OF BELGRAVIA south eaton place, sw1 Drawing room ø dining room ø family/media room ø study ø kitchen ø master bedroom suite ø 5 further bedrooms ø 4 further bath/shower rooms ø bedroom 7/ playroom ø staff kitchen/laundry room ø patio garden ø 2 terraces ø 368 sq m (3,970 sq ft) ø EPC=D Guide £10.25 million Freehold

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Chesterton Humberts

Barbara Allen baallen@savills.com

Debra Stroud debra.stroud@chestertonhumberts.com

020 7581 5234

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1 EXCELLENT TWO BEDROOM FLAT WITH SUPERB GARDEN VIEWS coleherne court, sw5 Entrance hall ø 2 reception rooms ø dining room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø master bedroom suite ø 2nd bedroom ø bathroom ø lift ø porter ø access to communal gardens ø 151 sq m (1,620 sq ft) ø EPC=D

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Savills Chelsea Charlie Bubear cbubear@savills.com

020 7578 9000

Guide £2.65 million Leasehold, approximately 113 years remaining plus Share of Freehold

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1 AN IMMACULATELY PRESENTED GRADE II LISTED FAMILY HOUSE park walk, sw10 Entrance hall ø reception room ø playroom/TV room ø garden room ø kitchen/dining room ø 5 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø utility room ø guest cloakroom ø terrace ø garden ø 174 sq m (1,882 sq ft) ø EPC=E Guide £4.5 million Freehold

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Farrar & Co.

Charlie Bubear cbubear@savills.com

Lucy Keenan www.farrar.co.uk

020 7578 9000

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1 AN ELEGANTLY PRESENTED APARTMENT WITH HIGH CEILINGS sloane street, sw1 Entrance hall ø reception room ø dining room ø eat-in kitchen ø master bedroom suite ø 2 further bedrooms ø shower room ø lift ø resident porter ø 181 sq m (1,947 sq ft) ø EPC=D

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Marler & Marler

Tom Wilson twilson@savills.com

Charles Findlater Charles.Findlater@marlerandmarler.co.uk

020 7730 0822

020 7235 9641

Guide £3.95 million Leasehold, approximately 39 years remaining

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1 A BEAUTIFULLY REFURBISHED DUPLEX APARTMENT redesdale street, sw3 Double reception room ø kitchen ø master bedroom suite ø 2 further bedrooms ø shower room ø decked patio garden ø 100 sq m (1,076 sq ft) ø EPC=E

Guide £1.95 million Leasehold, plus Share of Freehold

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Savills Knightsbridge

Tom Wilson twilson@savills.com

Katie Rumbellow krumbellow@savills.com

020 7730 0822

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1 ATTRACTIVE PERIOD HOUSE IN SOUTH KENSINGTON pelham street, sw7 Double reception room ø kitchen ø master bedroom with en suite shower room ø 2 further bedrooms ø study ø bathroom ø shower room ø patio and front garden ø 119 sq m (1,285 sq ft) ø EPC=D

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Savills Sloane Street

Matthew Morton-Smith mmsmith@savills.com

Charles Holbrook cholbrook@savills.com

020 7581 5234

020 7730 0822

Guide £1.95 million Freehold

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MOORE CHELSEA

SELECTION OF CONTEMPORARY STUDIOS, 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS TO RENT RENTS FROM £375 PER WEEK TO £1695 PER WEEK EPC RATINGS: STUDIO = B AND C, 1 BED = B, 2 BEDS = B, 3 BEDS = B PLEASE CONTACT US FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND A TOUR OF MOORE HOUSE

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marketview Belgravia is no ghost town and has never been more vibrant, reports property finder Robert Bailey A recent New York Times article said that Belgravia was so exclusive that ‘even the residents are visitors’. In other words, people who buy in prime central London do not actually live here. One agent was quoted as saying that Belgravia was a village with fewer and fewer people in it.

Like many articles, there were a lot of half-truths and convenient omissions. The article goes on to cite a Savills report that 37 per cent of people buying in London do not intend to make it their primary home. While it is true that people buy second homes in London, it is also true that an awful lot of people choose to buy investment properties in London to let. I doubt these 37 per cent of properties are simply standing empty, but are being lived in by tenants who play an active part in the community. Surely we are not going to restrict Belgravia residency to homeowners?

What infuriated me about the article is that it implied that prime central London, and Belgravia in particular, is a ghost town when the truth of the matter is that Belgravia has never been more vibrant. The Grosvenor Estate has gone out of its way to give the area a strong sense of place and the revitalisation of Motcomb Street and Elizabeth Street has seen the area transform into a destination where people come together to dine al fresco or to gossip over a cup of coffee with a friend.

There has been some criticism of recent rent increases in the area by the estate, but nevertheless the streets are still designed to be vital parts of the neighbourhood. Supermarkets are adjacent to Michelinstarred restaurants, newsagents next to designer clothes shops and ironmongers next to hairdressers.

Unsurprisingly, the streets are teaming with people day and night. Belgravia is hardly a ghost town.

What was perhaps downright laughable was the implication that foreign homebuyers in London do not contribute to the economy. On the contrary, Treasury estimates conclude that non-doms (the tax status that attracts these foreign buyers to London) contribute £4 billion in income tax and another £3 billion in capital gains, VAT and stamp duty. That is before you even consider how much they contribute in terms of employment and retail spending.

Belgravia may not be everyone’s cup of tea but its residents are not simply visitors. They are a vital part of a vibrant neighbourhood and our economy.

Chapter & Verse

Kate Everett-Allen, Knight Frank’s international residential research coordinator, assesses how UK property prices have performed under different prime ministers – from Eden to Cameron.

With the debate surrounding Margaret Thatcher’s legacy well under way, I thought it would be timely to assess how UK property prices have performed under recent prime ministers.

Looking firstly at the total increase, UK house prices rose the most under Tony Blair’s tenure (211.3 per cent), followed by that of Margaret Thatcher (prices rose by 187.9 per cent during her time at Number 10).

On an annualised basis, UK prices performed most strongly under Edward Heath, when growth averaged 32.8 per cent per annum. The second highest annual average growth occurred under Mr Blair’s leadership, when UK house prices increased by 21.1 per cent.

This was closely followed by James Callaghan’s period in office when, between the second quarter of 1976 and the second quarter of 1979, UK house prices rose on average by 20.8 per cent. Inflation rates during the 1970s undoubtedly contributed to the strong growth recorded

during both Mr Heath and Mr Callaghan’s premierships.

Although John Major held office during the downturn of the early 1990s, the UK still managed to record positive growth of 6.3 per cent growth per annum.

Post-2008, the global financial crisis and its repercussions – rising unemployment, weak consumer confidence and tighter lending constraints – took the wind out of the UK housing market’s sails. As a result, Gordon Brown and David Cameron are the only prime ministers since 1955 to have presided over a period of negative growth for UK house prices.

Prices slipped 7.2 per cent during Mr Brown’s four-year premiership, and prices are now 3.4 per cent lower than when Mr Cameron took office in May 2010. The largest rise in UK home ownership was under Margaret Thatcher (10.4 per cent), while UK home ownership dropped 3.6 per cent under Gordon Brown. www.knightfrankblog.com

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London Voice

Special report by William DuckworthChad, director of Savills Knightsbridge

Digging down in London has become the biggest trend of the past few years. The activity in basement conversion is rife in all areas of the city, both prime centrally and also in the South West.

Here at Savills in Knightsbridge, we are seeing two types of basement conversions: those created by developers and those created by families. For the developer, the basement conversion provides the much-needed square footage to include the media rooms, gyms, saunas and all the new toys that the typical prime central London buyer has come to expect.

Many of these developers are also now taking part in the trend for ‘sub-basements’ that span multiple floors, providing even more space and square footage than ever available before. The majority of these basements and sub-basements built by developers are aimed at the overseas buyer with the highest specifications and newest technology available. It is not unusual to see bowling alleys, virtual golf driving ranges, and even fully equipped spas in some of the best refurbishments.

However, for the owner-occupier the

basement conversion is often seen as a necessity rather than an investment opportunity. For many people with growing families, this provides a cheaper and easier alternative to moving, especially since the hike in stamp duty on property over £2 million. Many owner-occupiers have no other option than to dig down to obtain the extra bedroom or living space, regardless of the disruptions it causes both to themselves and their neighbours.

Despite the popularity of this trend, problems can often arise in a market where space is at a premium, particularly when it comes to listed buildings. In London entire streets can be listed – such as Pelham Crescent in Knightsbridge – creating barriers for the developer or owneroccupier when looking to make changes.

Digging down is not permitted beneath protected buildings, and while this can put people off, there is definitely a cachet in owning a listed building with a rich historical and architectural past. It is imperative to get the relevant permission for works carried out: this includes consent from English Heritage and the listed building officer before going ahead.

Main course Danielle Fearnon, head of Savills Chelsea Lettings, recommends a favourite eatery Tom’s Kitchen 27 Cale St, Chelsea SW3 • 020 7349 0202 Where? On Chelsea Green, a 10-minute walk from South Kensington or Sloane Square tube stations.

What’s it like? A modern British twist on a French brasserie, located in the heart of Chelsea yet tucked away and off the main drag. I love the atmosphere. It’s buzzy and friendly and feels like a home away from home, a place to have fun, and above all to enjoy home-cooked hearty food.

And the food? Serving everything from Caesar salads to baked scallops with garlic and lemon, and duck confit cassoulet with parsley crumb. Tom’s Kitchen supports British farmers and you can really taste the quality in the ingredients. Everything is yummy.

propertytalk Lack of stock and increased competition is leading to sealed bid auctions, reports Cheryl Markosky.

Sealed bids are becoming more common as buyers hunt for ‘best in class’ property and sealed bids are often the best way to get the best price, explains Stephen Holmes from Savills Kensington. He advises purchasers “to put forward their very best offers so they don’t regret not offering more”.

Jamie Lester of Haus Properties has had 40 per cent of his properties go to sealed bids over the last year. He thinks a seller “must trust his agent won’t be biased towards any particular buyer and ensure all offers are welcome”.

Buyers have to decide what the property is worth to them and bid that figure, argues Seamus Wylie of Ayrton Wylie. He suggests bidding an odd figure (£3,186,003, for instance). “This may sound odd, but sometimes you end up winning a sealed bid at a fraction higher than the next nearest bid. It also makes two identical sealed bids highly unlikely.”

Sellers should have all the legal paperwork in order, so when they decide which bid to go for, exchange of contracts is swift before anyone changes their minds and the momentum is lost, suggests Wylie.

Yet not everyone is a fan of sealed bids. Robert Bailey of Robert Bailey Property thinks they encourage people to pay over the odds. Recently, one of his clients was up against two other bidders for a Kensington mews house.

“Our client was willing to pay a decent price, but one of the rivals went over the top and offered far more than the property was worth. However, he ended up backing out, and the vendor could have got 20 to 30 per cent over the asking price if he’d simply been prepared to negotiate.”

James Bailey from Henry & James concurs. “We had three people offering to pay the full asking price of £2.25 million for a client’s house, but we decided not to go to sealed bids,” he said.

“Our client had his eye on another property, and if this sale fell through it would jeopardise his purchase. Instead, we went back to the interested parties and said the property would be sold for the asking price to whoever could exchange within 10 working days and provide evidence of funding. Our client was delighted – and so was the buyer.”

Tips for best bids

• Do your due diligence • Establish what you really can afford • Assess the value of the property within the current market • Be prepared to bid up to 4-6% over the asking price (and even 10 per cent in some cases) Nick Dawson, Garrington

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

Going for gold Prime central London property has performed better than gold in the past year, as more overseas investors look for a safe haven to protect against global economic uncertainty, reports estate agent Knight Frank.

“Many in the investment world would baulk at applying the term to anything other than gold, but the behaviour of the central London property market since early 2009 has shared some pretty compelling similarities to a safe haven,” said Liam Bailey, Knight Frank’s global head of Residential Research.

“As the eurozone crisis worsened, so prices in the wider UK housing market began to weaken as consumer confidence was undermined. But in central London demand and prices moved steadily higher,” he said.

“Gold has comfortably outperformed prime central London property in the last decade . . . However, shorten the timeframe and a different outcome is apparent. If you had purchased a property in prime central London 12 months ago, it would have appreciated by an average of 8.1 per cent. Over the same timeframe the value of gold fell by 2.3 per cent.”

Residential prices rose by 2.2 per cent in the first quarter of 2013, and by 0.9 per cent in March. The biggest price rises during March were seen in City Fringe (1.8 per cent), Islington (1.5 per cent) and Mayfair (1.1 per cent).

EVA FLUENT IN RUSSIAN Eva Nasci has been appointed lettings manager of John D Wood & Co in Holland Park after three-and-ahalf years working in the prime residential areas of Chelsea, Mayfair and Marylebone, as well as Richmond. Eva is Lithuanian and is also fluent in English and Russian.

CHELSEA ARTIST EXHIBITS IN SOUTH KEN

Paintings by Chelsea artist Peregrine Heathcote go on display in an exhibition of his work at the South Kensington office of estate agent Faron Sutaria.

His paintings have been exhibited throughout the world at solo exhibitions in private art galleries as well as at the Royal Society of Portrait Painters and the Royal Academy.

Limited edition prints will be for sale at the event on April 25 at 115 Old Brompton Road, 6.30pm.

Head of Hyde Park Fenella Freeland, who has worked in the Hyde Park and Notting Hill areas for more than 16 years, is the new office head at Knight Frank Hyde Park.

Fenella joined the sales team at the beginning of the year and replaces former office head Sarah Harding, who has emigrated to Australia to become international project marketing network director for Knight Frank in Asia.

“I am looking forward to the challenge of opening the new Hyde Park office in Craven Terrace later this year,” said Fenella.

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More London homeowners dream of making a move to the country Moving to the country has never been more appealing. Many Londoners are dreaming of a rural retreat, or considering investing in property outside the capital.

That’s the message from estate agent Douglas & Gordon, which is co-hosting the seventh annual Move to the Country Show at the Grand Hall in Battersea on May 11, when more than 30 country agents will be offering advice and showing a selection of homes for sale or to rent in the countryside.

“In the past, many homeowners relocating to the country would sell in London to buy a new home in the country,” said Douglas & Gordon sales director George Franks.

“However, increasingly we are seeing more homeowners holding on to their London homes and renting them out, while also renting or buying in the country.”

Bob Bickersteth, director of co-host The London Office, said: “We have noticed an increased emphasis on buyers taking advantage of the price differential between London and the country to afford a better quality of life for their families. This differential has grown significantly over the last 24 months, with London property approximately 14 per cent above the 2007 peak and the country 10 per cent below.”

Bach and Vivaldi bring community together A musical evening of Bach and Vivaldi at St George’s Church in Kensington, complete with wine and canapés, is being sponsored by Savills Kensington office.

Concert proceeds will go towards funding a year of musical instruction for promising pupils of Holland Park School by students of the Royal College of Music, helping to develop both musical talent and teaching skills.

The event on May 11 is sponsored by Savills for the first time. Johnny Fuller, head of Savills Kensington, said: “We are glad to offer our support for this valuable evening. It is always a fantastic event that gets much of the local community together, and gives us an excellent opportunity to catch up with current and previous clients.”

Tickets £15 from office@stgeorgescampdenhill. com or phone 020 3602 9873.

Linley has designs on King’s Road Athos Group, the team behind the exclusive new development at Henry Moore Court in Chelsea, has appointed Linley Interior Design for one of its primary apartments.

Due for completion and launch this summer, the boutique development off the King’s Road, on the former site of Chelsea Arts College, contains two houses and 13 apartments around a central courtyard. Five apartments have already been reserved.

Linley, founded by David Linley in 1985,

will create a bespoke apartment as a showcase for its interior design offering.

“Each room has a unique luxurious look, from sophisticated and sleek to chic and tranquil and all timeless in style,” said Linley head Charlie Robertson.

For sale at £13.25m, Apartment Ten is a 4500 sq ft four-bedroom lateral apartment.

More information from estate agent Knight Frank on 020 7861 5499.

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moneytip

Perfect boost

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Since the onset of the financial crisis, the availability of property finance has been suppressed. Product pricing has been volatile and lending criteria difficult to satisfy. With Bank of England base rate anchored at 0.5 per cent for the past four years, borrowers have been happy to sit on their lender’s standard variable rate (SVR), which may be lower than the rates on new deals.

However, market sentiment has been changing fast following the introduction of the Funding for Lending scheme, leading to a significant reduction in new mortgage rates as lenders aggressively compete for business. New mortgage rates are now priced significantly below some lenders’ SVRs, so it may be worth considering a remortgage onto one of these lower rates. Two-year fixes are available below 2 per cent, and five-year equivalents sub-3 per cent.

It may not be as good as it seems. While lenders battle for market share and to reach their targets, some borrowers may find it difficult to remortgage as lenders have tightened policy in certain areas – interest only, for example.

HSBC and Yorkshire Building Society have announced they will no longer accept these applications.

Mark Harris, SPF Private Clients

Help to Buy scheme will make a difference, says Duncan Farmer News that UK banks will have to find an extra £25 billion by the end of the year to protect against future losses is worrying news for taxpayers and investors who own stakes in the big banks. The Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee believes banks could face losses of £500 billion over the next three years as a result of bad debts and fines, and so need to shore up reserves.

The cash call could have some impact on lenders’ willingness and ability to grant new loans, which could have a knock-on effect on the mortgage market. However, elsewhere there is good news.

The crisis in Cyprus, which will see savers with more than 100,000 euros on deposit lose a hefty chunk of their money, is almost certain to drive cash to safer havens, one of which is, of course, the UK. Since the banking crisis of 2008, Europeans and Russians have been pouring money into the safest haven of them all: prime London property.

According to the latest Hometrack report on the UK property market, average prices have risen by 0.3 per cent in March, their biggest jump in three years. While many parts of the country recorded falls, the overall rise was boosted by a strong performance in London (up by 0.7 per cent), and analysts predict that prices here, particularly at the very top end, will continue to climb as cash is pulled out of Cyprus and other weak economies.

Signs of improvement The Council of Mortgage Lenders estimates that total gross mortgage lending declined to £10.5 billion in February. This is 8 per cent lower than January’s gross lending figure of £11.4 billion but a 1 per cent increase from £10.4 billion in February 2012.

Commenting on market conditions, the CML’s chief economist Bob Pannell says: “There continue to be signs of improvement in activity and sentiment in the housing and mortgage market sector, despite headwinds from a challenging economic backdrop. With relatively strong house purchase numbers and subdued remortgage activity, the underlying position does not appear to have changed much over recent months.”

Not only is there good news at the higher end of the market, but the bottom is also doing well – I reported last month that the number of first-time buyers in the capital had risen dramatically – and the support for young buyers announced by George Osborne in the Budget will give another fillip.

Mark Harris of SPF Private Clients, the mortgage broker, believes the impact of the Help to Buy scheme will be important. “It should provide a significant boost for the housing market,” he says.

“It is effectively a Government-backed mortgage indemnity guarantee (MIG) that will enable lenders to offer high loan-tovalue mortgages while mitigating their risk.

“We have been calling for an extension of the MIG scheme for some years as something that would make a real difference to first-time buyers, and the fact that the Government is supporting £130 billion of mortgages over three years is excellent news. From next year, lenders will be incentivised to make more mortgages available for those with deposits of between five and 20 per cent, which should result in cheaper mortgage rates even though the Government has said it won’t be involved in the pricing.

“If lenders are serious about boosting their business levels, this is the perfect way of doing so and it should be of real assistance for first-time buyers in particular.”

And what’s good for first-time buyers has to be good for everyone further up the property ladder.

Current Best Buy Mortgages

Fixed Rates - 2 years

Source: SPF Private Clients Lender

Rate

Until

Reversionary Rate

APR

Max. LTV

HLC

ERC

Product Fee

Exit Fee

HSBC

1.79%

31/5/15

3.94%

3.9% APR

60%

None

2/1% to 31/5/15. Can increase monthly payment ERC free by up to 20%

£1,999

Nil

75%

None

3% to 30/6/15. Can repay up to 10% p.a.

ERC free.

£2,000

£185

Notes

Market Harborough 1.99%

30/6/15

5.49%

5.3% APR

Market Harborough 2.75%

31/3/15

5.49%

5.3% APR

80%

None

3% to 31/3/15. Can repay up to 10% p.a.

ERC free.

£595

£185 Valuation fee refund up to £550

Valuation fee refund up to £550.

On remortgages free legal fees.

Leek United

3.19%

30/6/15

5.19%

5.1% APR

85%

Yes

2% to 30/6/15. Can repay up to 10% p.a.

ERC free

£995

£125

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

Accord

4.24%

31/5/15

5.99%

5.9% APR

90%

None

3% to 31/5/15. Can repay up to 10% p.a.

ERC free

£975

£90

Free valuation up to £480. On purchases £250 cashback. On remortgages free legal fees.

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SPECIALIST LENDING

Stop the fraudsters

The Government’s Funding for Lending Scheme, which is already being credited with boosting borrowing among small business and homebuyers, should be extended into the specialist lending sector, according to the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association.

With many wealthy buyers using non-High Street lenders, usually because their financial circumstances do not suit the mainstream market, Peter Williams, executive director of IMLA, says widening the scheme would boost the property market even further.

“It would improve the flow of funding into the mortgage market, through specialist lenders as well as mainstream banks and building societies. Their exclusion has almost certainly limited the impact of what FLS has been able to achieve so far,” he said.

“There is a real appetite among lenders to increase their volumes this year, and widening the FLS to make it more inclusive would fuel competition and help to drive the sustained growth that is so keenly sought.”

Experts predict that mortgage fraud will climb dramatically as potential borrowers exaggerate their earnings to circumvent the tougher lending conditions imposed by banks and building societies.

While other areas of financial fiddling are falling – the car industry has seen a drop in fraudulent finance applications – analysts predict that 43 out of every 10,000 mortgage applications made this year will be dishonest. The industry is taking steps to weed out crooked applications and next year even tougher rules aimed at stopping fraud in its tracks will be introduced.

As well as borrowers lying about their income, some also apply for owner-occupier loans on buyto-let properties because rates are lower, and others conspire with valuers to exaggerate the purchase price. The bad news for would-be fraudsters is that the industry and all its regulators are employing ever more sophisticated checks to stop these practices.

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Private landlords whose tenants have been in arrears over the past 12 months, according to the National Landlords Association.

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3/2/2/2/2% in 5 years

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

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£1,995

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Hinckley & Rugby

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30/6/18

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None

Nil

£890

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Leek United

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30/6/18

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4.8% APR

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£995

£125

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5.99%

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90%

None

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Clareville Grove SW7 ÂŁ4,600,000 Presented in excellent condition throughout, this house boasts exceptional reception space, generous bedroom accommodation and a large double-width private garden, which is rare in South Kensington. The accommodation comprises a large double reception room with access via French doors to the garden, a kitchen, dining/family room, a WC and a beautiful conservatory. The bedroom accommodation boasts a superb master suite, two large double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Freehold. EPC=E Sole Agents.

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Princedale Road W11 £3,850,000 A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial property consisting of three interconnecting houses in this highly sought after location.

The accommodation is arranged over three floors with excellent lateral space lending itself to a number of configurations. Currently, the property provides three reception rooms, a large kitchen/breakfast room and five bedrooms served by three bathrooms. This well balanced house is completed by three large terraces and a garage. Freehold. EPC=E. Sole Agents.

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Adam & Eve Mews W8 £2,350,000 Adam & Eve Mews is a pretty, cobbled mews located moments from Holland Park, Kensington Gardens and the amenities of Kensington High Street. This stunning house is beautifully presented throughout and extends to approximately 1,500 sqft. The property boasts a large open plan kitchen/reception room, a master bedroom arranged over the entire second oor, a roof garden and an integral garage. Freehold. EPC=E. Sole Agents.

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Adam & Eve Mews W8 £1,850 per week

Cadogan Gardens SW3 £1,275 per week

The house is split over two floors and benefits from a spacious, semi open plan, living space, with double height ceilings, a dining room leading out to a private patio, a library, two double bedrooms both with excellent storage, two bathrooms and a study leading out to a beautiful roof terrace. EPC=D

This fantastic apartment is located within a lovely red brick period building just off Sloane Square. The property comprises two reception rooms, a large eat-in kitchen, a master bedroom with en suite, a second double bedroom, a further bathroom and a private paved patio. EPC=C

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

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Crescent Mansions W11 £1,095 per week

McLeods Mews SW7 £535 per week

This stunning apartment is flooded with natural light and comprises a contemporary open plan kitchen/reception room, two very well proportioned double bedrooms with excellent storage, two modern bathrooms and access to communal gardens at the rear. EPC=E

Located in South Kensington on a charming cobbled mews, this stunning house boasts a spacious semi open plan kitchen/reception room with wooden floors, a utility room, two double bedrooms both with fitted storage and a family bathroom. EPC=D

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Westminster Gardens, SW1P £1,475,000 Share of Freehold This beautifully presented three bedroom, two bathroom Penthouse apartment also boasts two balconies and private parking. EPC Rating F.

Victoria Square , SW1W £3,750,000 Freehold A beautiful Grade II* listed period house located on the east side of Victoria Square and arranged over five floors. EPC Rating E.

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

Denbigh street, SW1V £595,000 Share of Freehold A well proportioned one bedroom lower ground floor apartment located in central Pimlico Grid on Denbigh Street. EPC Rating C.

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

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Vincent Square, SW1P £1,995,000 Leasehold A sensational three bedroom, two bathroom (one en-suite) apartment is on the second floor of this prestigious development. EPC Rating F.

St. George Wharf, SW8 £385,000 Leasehold A modern studio apartment in one of London’s best known riverside developments called St. George Wharf. EPC Rating C.

St. George Wharf, SW8 £335,000 Leasehold A stylish apartment set within one of London’s most iconic developments offering residents unrivalled amenities. EPC Rating: B.

St. George Wharf, SW8 £5,000,000 Leasehold A spectacular riverside apartment on the 13th floor set within a landmark development called St. George Wharf. EPC rating: C.

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Superb investment A Grade II listed house for sale in Halsey Street, Chelsea, has been owned by the same family for 46 years.

They bought it in 1967 for £17,000 and it’s on the market today at a guide price of £2.95m.

Walking distance from Knightsbridge and Sloane Square, the property on this wide street offers an excellent opportunity to modernize and expand its living space of almost 2150 sq ft on five floors.

The house is currently arranged as six bedrooms, two bathrooms, double drawing room, dining room, and a kitchen and breakfast room. It also has two vaults, a terrace, and a 30ft westfacing rear garden.

Halsey Street, Chelsea SW3, guide price £2.95m, Kaye & Carey 020 7590 0066, Strutt & Parker 020 7225 3866

Garden extension A freehold family house on the southern side of treelined Ockendon Road, Islington, has been remodelled over its four floors.

On the three-bed home’s lower ground floor, an impressive open plan dining room and kitchen features a glazed extension that leads out into the 43ft rear garden. The raised ground floor contains a double reception room.

The master bedroom, complete with dressing room and en suite bathroom, covers the entire first floor, and there are two more bedrooms and another bathroom on the second floor.

Ockendon Road, Islington N1, £1.65m, Knight Frank 020 3657 7340

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In the land of the Mayfair elephants Like the Eiffel Tower, the two 7ft tall china elephants in the showroom window of the Thomas Goode tableware emporium in South Audley Street were created for the Paris Exhibition of 1889.

The largest commission ever undertaken by the Minton pottery, the twin Mayfair majolica mammals are familiar landmarks at this home of the world’s finest china, silverware and glass.

Thomas Goode, established in 1827, is a London institution. Its Grade II-star listed façade forms part of a street scene that has remained largely unchanged since the Victorian era. Nearby is the brown-brick Grosvenor Chapel, built in 1730 for the newly created Grosvenor Estate.

For sale directly opposite Thomas Goode is an extensively refurbished and updated two-bedroom home on the second floor of a purpose-built apartment building, itself reconstructed in 1890. The property sits above another internationally recognised outlet, Adrian Alan, a family-run business founded in 1964 and now one of the world’s leading dealers in 19th century furniture and works of art.

Either of the two bedroom suites could be classified as the master, and the property features an elegant drawing room, separate dining room with French windows to an ornamental balcony, and impressive ceiling heights throughout.

All rooms lead off a large entrance hall, and space includes a study with built-in cabinetry. You can move in immediately – and negotiate for all the furniture if you’d like to buy that too.

By Bob Stonebridge South Audley Street, Mayfair W1, £6m, Savills 020 7578 5100, Wetherell 020 7529 5566

“Comprehensively refurbished and interior designed, this lateral apartment of 1744 sq ft is set in an enviable Mayfair Village location” Charles Lloyd, head of Savills Mayfair

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Chelsea art house An upper maisonette on Tregunter Road, which runs between Redcliffe Gardens and The Boltons, is offering living space of almost 1675 sq ft with plenty of natural light and superb Chelsea views.

With a first floor entrance, the property on the second and third floors of an impressive semi-detached building has flexible accommodation and a charming balcony.

The second floor contains a reception room, connecting drawing and dining room, separate kitchen and breakfast room and a study, and the

top floor is currently arranged as three bedrooms and two bathrooms (one en suite) plus a walk-in wardrobe and eaves storage.

The building is also the former home of fine art dealer and art historian Dowrish Joll (1925-2001), former director and chairman of Thomas Agnew & Sons, who moved into a flat here in 1994 on his retirement from the company.

Tregunter Road, Chelsea SW10, guide price £2,995,000, Farrar 020 7244 4466

Project opportunity There’s huge potential to extend a family house on Cathcart Road in Chelsea. Currently configured as three separate flats – two two-beds and a one-bed – the property has been in the same ownership for more than half a century and is now ready for total modernisation.

Total space of 2520 sq ft is arranged on four floors: the lower ground floor flat includes a reception room, kitchen, bedroom, two vaults and access to the 58ft rear garden; the ground floor flat has two bedrooms, reception, kitchen and bathroom; and an upper maisonette has two bedrooms, reception, kitchen, shower room and balcony.

The property stands at the Redcliffe Road end of Cathcart Road and its garden backs onto the neighbouring gardens of Tregunter Road.

Cathcart Road, Chelsea SW10, guide price £4m, Farrar 020 7244 4466

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REVIEW WESTMINSTER A couple of streets away from the nation’s art collection at Tate Britain, a first floor flat at St Georges Mansions has been totally restored and refurbished.

The 808 sq ft twobedroom property in Causton Street, Westminster, is said to be in ‘turnkey condition’ and features an open plan kitchen and reception room with space for a small dining table. There are two bathrooms (one en suite).

Belgravia square is Victoria’s secret Victoria Square is a secluded – almost secret – location in Belgravia tucked away between Buckingham Palace’s Royal Mews and Victoria Station.

A statue erected on the square in 2007 depicts Queen Victoria aged 18 at the start of her reign in 1837, two years before the square was first laid out by English architect and speculative builder Sir Matthew Wyatt.

The square contains 25 stucco-fronted five-storey houses, all Grade II-star listed, that fall within the Grosvenor Estate’s management scheme. Currently on the market is one of a pair of individually designed, corner properties that serve as sentinels to the northern entrance of the square.

Elegantly curved exteriors translate internally into striking circular rooms overlooking the garden. The building is topped by a lead-clad pepperpot turret behind a small parapet wall.

The classic townhouse for sale includes five bedrooms, a drawing room, dining room, library, two bathrooms, and four external vaults. On the lower ground floor is a self-contained flat with a living room, kitchen and bathroom.

St Georges Mansions, Causton Street, Westminster SW1, £795,000, Douglas & Gordon 020 7931 8200

Victoria Square, Belgravia SW1, £3.25m, Dauntons 020 7834 8000

OVERLOOKING THE RECEPTION A double-height reception room at a three-bedroom maisonette on Lancaster Gate features three tall arched windows with working wooden shutters, an ornamental fireplace, and access to a small southfacing terrace.

Overlooking the reception is a galleried mezzanine kitchen and breakfast room with integrated appliances.

The 2540 sq ft property in a Grade II listed stuccofronted building also has oak hardwood flooring, generous room sizes and secure direct life access.

Lancaster Gate, Hyde Park W2, guide price £4.25m, Knight Frank 020 7871 5060

Remodelled mews Glass doors and floor-to-ceiling windows send natural light flowing through a South Kensington mews house that has been recently remodelled, extended and refurbished.

Four floors of living space include a reception with bar on the ground floor, a second reception with open plan kitchen and dining area on the lower ground floor, and a state-of-the-art media room in the subbasement. The house at Ensor Mews also has a large garage and a wine cellar.

Ensor Mews, South Kensington SW7, guide price £6.75m, Knight Frank 020 7349 4300, Savills 020 7578 9000

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Perfect harmony on Melody Lane Melody Lane is a small, gated community opposite the open green space of Highbury Fields and walking distance from both Highbury Barn and Highbury & Islington station.

Currently to let in Melody Lane is an end-of-terrace three-bedroom house that stands on the largest plot in the terrace and features a cascaded rear garden.

The top floor has been redesigned to provide an impressive master bedroom suite with a private roof terrace. There are high-spec finishes and underfloor heating throughout the house, and a bespoke Linn audio system means you are wired for sound everywhere, including the garden.

Living space includes a large open plan kitchen and dining room, and a reception room that opens out into the private garden. One of the double bedrooms is currently being used as a study, and the house has a family bathroom, utility room and cloakroom. It also comes with off street parking.

Melody Lane, Highbury N5, £1750 per week furnished, Knight Frank 020 3657 7362

Dining space leads to Elia’s garden Handy for the many recreational, shopping and dining options of Angel and Upper Street, Islington’s Elia Street is offering a freehold four-bed family house with almost 1800 sq ft of living space on four floors.

An impressive kitchen and dining area on the lower ground floor opens out into a 42ft rear garden. The ground floor features a double reception room, and the bedrooms – including the master – are on the upper two floors. There’s also a bathroom and shower room.

Close to the Georgian townhouse of Mayor of London Boris Johnson, Elia Street is also easy striking distance from the City and trendy Shoreditch.

Ella Street, Islington N1, £1.35m, Knight Frank 020 3551 2471

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A recently refurbished west facing flat on the second floor of a small purpose built block in ‘Old Chelsea’ just a short walk from the eclectic mix of bars, restaurants and boutiques on Kings Road. n Double

bedroom n Shower room with underfloor heating n Reception room n Kitchen/breakfast room n Gross internal area 48 sq m / 518 sq ft n Lift n Caretaker n EPC rating C Leasehold: Approx.

143 years £865,000

Old Church Street, Chelsea SW3 An excellent apartment in a highly regarded development.

Currently let until 29th September 2013 it offers an ideal opportunity for an investor or an owner occupier.

2 Double bedrooms 2 Bathrooms (1 en-suite) n Reception room n Kitchen/breakfast room n Gross internal area 91 sq m / 978 sq ft n Underground parking n Porter n 24 hr security n Residents gym n Communal gardens n EPC rating C n n

Lease: 997 years plus Share of Freehold £2,150,000

Kensington Green, Kensington W8 Call or visit: 4 Yeoman’s Row Brompton Road London SW3 2AH 020 7590 0066 www.kayeandcarey.co.uk Matthew Kaye

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

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE • 3 FURTHER DOUBLE BEDROOMS • FAMILY BATHROOM • SHOWER ROOM DOUBLE RECEPTION ROOM • KITCHEN/DINING ROOM • STUDY • UTILITY ROOM • GARDEN • ROOF TERRACE Freehold Sole Agent

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CATHCART ROAD, CHELSEA SW10 A superb family house that has been in the same ownership for over 50 years, currently configured as three separate flats, which now requires complete modernisation. The property, which extends to over 2,500 sqft, has great charm and original period features and benefits from a pretty 56 foot garden. Positioned at the Redcliffe Road end of Cathcart Road and with its garden backing on to the gardens of Tregunter Road, this is an extremely well located house with huge potential to extend.

(Approx 2,519 sqft/234 sqm including vaults)

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

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

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

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LEXHAM GARDENS, KENSINGTON W8 Newly refurbished to the highest of standards, this beautiful three bedroom apartment with outside space is over the top two floors of this period building over looking the pretty garden square.

(Approx 1,927 sq ft/179 sq m) RECEPTION ROOM • KITCHEN • MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN SUITE BATHROOM AND DRESSING ROOM • DOUBLE BEDROOM WITH SHOWER ROOM AND DRESSING ROOM • FURTHER BEDROOM • 828 SQ FT • ROOF TERRACE Share of Freehold Asking Price: £2,850,000 Subject to contract

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Oare, Wiltshire £2,750,000 FreehOld Grosvenor Waterside SW1W £1,800,000 Leasehold Anthree extraordinary and individual modern country house in a stunning location.

Built originally in 1962 for thebalcony, artist John Merton, Pound House is broadly A bedroom, third floor apartment (with lift) offering well-balanced accommodation, complete with private secure underground car parking space and Palladian style and is a wide, single storey building with large windows over looking the gardens. It was extended in 1978 to include a garden room and a an on-site in concierge. large studio complex including a workshop and dark room . The property currently has very high ceilings and brick parapets surrounding the roof which has

Open Plan Reception Room | Master Bedroom – En Suite | Second Bedroom – En Suite | Bedroom 3/Study | Guest Shower Room | Private Balcony | Underground Parking | 24 Hour Concierge

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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 ÂŁ2,750,000 FreehOld WINCHESTER STREET, SW1V ÂŁ765,000 Share of Freehold An extraordinary and individual modern country house in a stunning location.

Builtheart originally in 1962 the artist John Merton, Pound House isand broadly A superb, two bedroom, two bathroom, period garden apartment situated within the of Pimlico Grid.for The property is well presented throughout benefits Palladian style andover is a864 wide, single with large windows over and looking the gardens.

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Hamilton Park West, N5 Situated in this much sought after cul de sac in Highbury, a magnificent four bedroom detached double fronted Victorian villa.

ÂŁ2,000,000 Freehold

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Artist’s house An archway on Holland Park Road leads to a group of artists’ studio houses built around a courtyard in around 1878 and used by some of the revered members of the Holland Park Circle.

This location is part of the wider area around Melbury Road and Holland Park Road associated with the circle of artists formed by G.F. Watts, Frederic Lord Leighton – then president of the Royal Academy – and their friend Valentine Prinsep.

Today Leighton House with its mosaic-tiled Arab Hall at 12 Holland Park Road is open to the public. Along the road and through the archway, a

superb former artist’s house is currently on the market.

An impressive studio reception on the first floor has a 24ft high ceiling featuring a spectacular fibre optic ‘sky at night’ scene, together with French windows that open out onto a terrace.

The ground floor includes a large entrance hall, two bedrooms, large bathroom, guest cloakroom and utility room. Outside at the front, the inner courtyard is divided into off-street parking spaces for each of the houses.

Holland Park Road, Holland Park W14, guide price £3.15m, Savills 020 7535 3300

Six-bed, four-bath At the southern end of Aynhoe Road, which runs north off Brook Green, stands a six-bedroom, four-bathroom house with paved garden and roof terrace.

The ground floor has a double reception at the front and a full-width kitchen and breakfast room at the rear, leading to the secluded south-east-facing garden with an excellent view.

Stairs lead down to a 29ft playroom with useful storage space on the lower ground floor. The second floor master bedroom has an en suite bathroom, and total living space at the house is 2850 sq ft across five floors.

Aynhoe Road, Brook Green W14, price on application, Finlay Brewer 020 7371 4171

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Dance and swim at the Vicarage Vicarage Gate is an exclusive Kensington cul-de-sac formed in 1877 when a new vicarage was needed for St Paul’s Church – now no longer standing – on the Sheffield House and Glebe Estate.

Joseph Mears built a group of 14 grand houses on Glebe land west of the church and Kensington Palace.

One of these houses has now been comprehensively remodelled, refurbished and extended into a £25m home offering everything from a dance studio to a basement swimming pool complex.

Seven floors of living space served by a glass passenger lift are topped by a fifth floor roof terrace.

Double doors at raised ground floor level open into a formal dining room with polished wooden floor, open fireplace, and space for up to 14 diners.

A huge glazed light well gives an open view of the bespoke kitchen and breakfast room with Miele integrated fittings, central island and breakfast bar, marble slab floor and granite work surfaces. There are two south-facing windows and a large skylight.

The first floor drawing room features an impressive ceiling with ornate plaster cornice, as well as fielded panels, polished wooden flooring and an open fireplace. It has a small terrace and balcony at the front and a south-facing roof terrace at the rear.

An enormous master bedroom suite occupies the entire second floor, and there are four more double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms on the upper floors.

Another bedroom for guests or staff is on the lower ground floor.

The magnificent swimming pool complex takes up the whole of the basement and features two skylights and a seating area. It connects to a dance studio that could also serve as a gym, and leads to a dressing room and a sauna.

Vicarage Gate, Kensington W8, £25m, Knight Frank 020 7938 4311, Croft 020 7937 9070

“Meticulously extended, designed and refurbished to an exacting standard, this magnificent house provides gracious living accommodation with up-to-theminute entertaining facilities” Roddy Craggs, Knight Frank Kensington

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Ace space in West Kensington Close to the Queen’s Club championship tennis venue, a four-storey house in Turneville Road is serving four floors of living space and a patio garden.

The lower ground floor features a fully fitted, open plan kitchen and dining room, perfect for family living and containing French windows out into the south-facing garden. A store and cloakroom are also on this floor.

A generous reception room on the ground floor has wooden floorboards, and a study on this level could be used as a fourth bedroom. The two first floor bedrooms have bespoke fitted wardrobes, and the master bedroom on the second floor has an en suite bathroom and eaves storage.

Residential Turneville Road is close to Barons Court, West Brompton and West Kensington stations, and the shops, bars and restaurants on North End Road.

Turneville Road, West Kensington W14, £1,295,000, Douglas & Gordon 020 7731 4391

Two beds in a redbrick mansion A two-bedroom flat is for sale on the first floor of a redbrick Edwardian mansion block in Westville Road, north of Ravenscourt Park.

With high ceilings throughout, the 720 sq ft property at Mark Mansions features a large kitchen and breakfast room, and a reception room with original fireplace. It has a long lease and a large and secure communal garden.

Westville Road, a quiet residential street off Boscombe Road, is in the catchment area for the highly regarded Greenside Primary School. Goldhawk Road and Shepherds Bush tube stations are easy walking distance, as is the Ginger Pig butchery and deli counter.

Mark Mansions, Westville Road, Shepherds Bush W12, £439,950, Douglas & Gordon 020 8563 7100

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Traditional statement Newly built and impressively designed on a grand scale, a double-fronted detached house in Roehampton Gate offers four floors of lateral living space plus an indoor swimming pool, sauna, gym and media room.

Handy for Richmond Park and the Roehampton Club, this 10,266 sq ft house has a gated carriageway at the front and a 91ft landscaped garden at the rear. Savills Interior Services – headed by Simon Buhl-Davies – has been involved with the project advising the developer for 18 months from conception to completion.

“The idea behind the design concept was that we were trying to make it stand out against a backdrop of similar looking houses in the same location, without alienating potential purchasers by making statements that were too personal,” said Simon.

“We wanted to go for traditional with a modern twist, as the house is new, yet built in a traditional style. We wanted interiors to reflect the quality of the build and have a sense of luxury and comfort,” he said.

“Wooden floors in the reception rooms are smoked oak. In light of the grand room sizes, we also had to ensure that the specification matched these spaces. For example, in the kitchen, we used floor tiles that measure one metre by one metre, each of which took three contractors to lay.”

The pool in the lower ground floor features mosaic tiles in British Racing Green, with pearlescent mosaic tiles in the steam room. The house includes seven bedrooms, three receptions, and separate staff accommodation, together with underfloor heating, comfort cooling and air source heat pumps.

Roehampton Gate, Putney SW15, guide price £8.2m, Savills Putney 020 8780 9900

“ The house is perfect for entertaining both formally and informally and has some of the best reception space I have seen in the area in recent years” Alex Howard Baker, Savills Putney

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Architects showed off for the Great Exhibition Like Elsynge Road and Spencer Road, Wandle Road is one of the residential addresses built in Wandsworth as part of the Great Exhibition of 1951, allowing architects to show off their latest Victorian design styles.

For sale today in Wandle Road, south of Wandsworth Common, is a Victorian family house that has been brought into the 21st century following refurbishment to an ‘exceptional standard’ by its current owners. Many of its original features have been retained.

The five-bedroom, three-bathroom (two en suite) property has a raised ground floor entrance that opens into a light hallway with solid wood flooring. Off the hallway to the front of the house is an elegant bayfronted drawing room with intricate ceiling plasterwork and a marble fireplace.

Bi-folding doors lead to a second reception room with useful shelving and views across the garden. To the rear is a study with direct access down to the garden, and a glass-sided stairwell leads to the lower ground floor and a superb architecturally designed kitchen, dining and family room.

The bespoke kitchen offers an extensive range of

fitted units and floor-to-ceiling cupboards, integrated appliances, induction hob, two ovens and a large central island breakfast bar. Bi-folding doors open onto a terrace – perfect for outside dining – overlooking a 70ft landscaped garden, mostly lawn and with a children’s play area at the bottom.

The lower ground floor has its own separate street access and bike store, a children’s playroom, downstairs cloakroom, wine store and fully fitted utility room. The house includes underfloor heating in the kitchen and all bathrooms.

Wandle Road, Wandsworth SW17, £2.65m, Knight Frank 020 8682 7777

“ This family house has been refurbished to an exceptional standard by the current owners and decorated in fresh, neutral tones” Sam Sproston, Knight Frank Wandsworth & Clapham

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£1,395,000 Freehold Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

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Osward Road, SW17 The idea is to take a Victorian structure and design and internally bring it fully into the 21st Century. The finished product is one of beauty, elegance and contemporariness. The house has five bedrooms, two bathrooms and a truly stunning ground floor entertaining come living space.

£1,350,000 Freehold Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

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Ravenstone Street, SW12 A lovely three bedroom period property located on minutes away from central Balham.

The house is in a prime location and is in fantastic internal condition, it is also very large and would be ideal for a family. Further to the three bedrooms you will find a through reception room, kitchen, bathroom and rear garden.

£775,000 Freehold Balham 020 8675 6565

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Norfolk House Road, SW16 Located on one of the nicest roads in the Streatham area this very large four bedroom family home is in wonderful condition throughout, is exceptional well laid out and has accommodation exceeding 1600 square feet. This is a wonderful property which has been lovingly looked after and would be a fabulous home for a young family.

£679,950 Freehold Streatham 020 8677 9900

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Badminton Road, SW12 This is a beautiful three double bedroom ground floor Victorian maisonette which is close to Clapham Common and the amenities of Clapham South. The property is light and spacious and has an abundance of Victorian features, adding to the bedrooms there is a reception room, bathroom, kitchen/dining room and access to a private garden.

£645,000 Share of Freehold Balham 020 8675 6565

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Earlsfield Road, SW18 At over 1300 square foot, you could be forgiven for thinking this imposing and spectacular property is a freehold house rather than a split level flat garden flat, such is the imposing nature of this home.

Over two floors there are four double bedrooms, a large kitchen breakfast room, two bathrooms and a reception room.

£625,000 Share of Freehold Earlsfield 020 8971 7070

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Wonderful home Sabine Road, SW11 A gorgeous Victorian cottage located in the heart of the fabulous Shaftesbury Estate, which is one of the most sought after locations in the Battersea area. The property comprises a large reception room, kitchen conservatory, two double bedrooms, bathroom and a private garden. This is a wonderful property for a young family.

£625,000 Freehold Battersea 020 7924 2255

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Ravenslea Road, SW12 A simply beautiful home in every way, from its location, to the size and layout of the rooms, this property is just exceptional. Located moments from Wandsworth common train station and a short walk from the southerly end of Wandsworth Common itself giving the occupier access to all manner of amenities and activities.

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Great location St. Ann’s Hill Within easy reach of both Allfarthing and Swaffield primary schools this three bedroom mid terrace Victorian house would be perfect for a family looking to relocate or move within Wandsworth. As well as three bedrooms the property benefits from a large open plan living space that occupies most of the ground floor, bathroom and a private garden.

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Spacious flat Shipka Road, SW12

A wonderful modern apartment located within seconds of Bedford Hill (a major Balham thoroughfare) and only a few minutes walk from the Tube and Mainline station. The property has two large double bedrooms, two bathrooms, large reception room, kitchen and roof terrace. A lovely property in every way.

ÂŁ465 per week Balham 020 8675 6565

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A five-bedroom detached farmhouse in south Norfolk has plenty of original period features and comes with a converted barn that could be used as separate annexe.

London 107 miles The Street, Tibenham, Norfolk, guide price £625,000, Musker McIntyre

Sensational Surrey estate is a country dream Owning a small estate in the country is the dream of many city dwellers. Make that dream a reality at Barnfield with a country house, two cottages, outbuildings and 50 acres of land.

Extensively refurbished, Barnfield dates back to the 16th century. The existing house was largely constructed in the 19th century in traditional Surrey and Sussex style, with a Tudor flavour of inglenooks and polished beams.

At the heart of the main house are a superb kitchen, breakfast and family room, next to a home office. There

are seven bedrooms, four formal receptions, games room and gym, and garages.

The estate includes plenty of outbuildings, stabling, swimming pool and tennis courts, together with gardens, grounds, woodland and paddocks. It’s a country dream.

London 45 miles Barnfield, Dunsfold, Godalming, Surrey, guide price £8.25m, Grantley 01483 893939

Meet me in The Meadows The south-facing rear garden of a detached house in the Suffolk village Drinkstone Green, nine miles from historic Bury St Edmunds, backs onto neighbouring paddocks.

The four-bedroom home includes a sitting room with open fire, dining room, garden room, two bathrooms (one en suite), roof terrace, and double garage. The ancient village of Woolpit is nearby.

London 89 miles The Meadows, Rattlesden Road, Drinkstone Green, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, guide price £365,000, Robinson’s Portfolio 01284 769694

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Dating back to 1776, Ashtree Cottage in the Suffolk village of Worlingham has a host of original and restored features and an acre of landscaped gardens.

London 126 miles Ashtree Cottage, Worlingham, Suffolk, £670,000, Musker McIntyre Beccles 01502 710180

Views of the valley A revitalised contemporary home in East Sussex showcases cutting-edge design in a peaceful woodland setting, with superb views across the Tillingham Valley.

Standing in grounds of more than two acres, five-bedroom Starvecrow Cottage near the village of Peasmarsh includes a studio and gym with kitchenette and wet room, American Paddle tennis court, hot tub, swimming pool and triple garage.

Gardens and grounds feature a natural pond and woodland, and the property has some fascinating extra living space in the form of a vintage Airstream Excella 500 travel trailer.

London 62 miles Starvecrow Cottage, Starvecrow Lane, Peasmarsh, East Sussex, offers above £1.5m, Jackson-Stops & Staff 01580 720000

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A former watermill in Wiltshire is being sold by the architect who first converted this early 19th century property into a home for his family 20 years ago.

Grade Ii listed, the Old Mill in Bishopstone has four floors of space currently arranged as four bedrooms and three receptions. Internal walls are not loadbearing and the rooms could easily be configured, and there’s potential to create an annexe on the lower ground floor.

“It remains an exciting project for someone with vision. Originally the mill had two wheels – wouldn’t it be great to see them both restored?” said Sarah Benson, director of estate agent Perry Bishop & Chambers.

London 78 miles The Old Mill, Bishopstone, Wiltshire, £700,000, Perry Bishop & Chambers 01367 240356

Renovated Georgian townhouse A short walk from Bath city centre, a Grade II listed Georgian townhouse in Northampton Street was fully renovated in the early 2000s. The present owners bought the property eight years ago and have improved it even more.

There are four bedrooms, three to four reception rooms, and an attractive courtyard garden at the rear. The garden level could also be turned into a selfcontained apartment with direct access down the front steps.

London 115 miles Northampton Street, Bath, £950,000, Cobb Farr 01225 333332

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Farmhouse has potential in magical Wiltshire Three miles from the Wiltshire village of Pewsey, Easton House is a Grade II listed former manor farmhouse, dating back to the 16th century with extensive 18th century additions.

“It has some lovely formal rooms with high ceilings, fine period detail, excellent cellars, wonderful farmhouse kitchen and bags of scope for further improvement” says Mark Chick of sales agent Manningford Croft.

“The house offers six large bedrooms and two

bathrooms. It occupies a half-acre plot comprising lovely walled gardens, lawns, kitchen garden, outbuildings and ample garaging and parking. There is excellent walking and riding on your doorstep in the dramatic open scenery of this magical, yet easily accessible, part of the country.”

London 81 miles Easton House, Easton Royal, Pewsey, Wiltshire, guide price £1.15m, Manningford Croft 01672 564555

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Wonderful Webb site The Webb Estate, originally developed by local estate agent William Webb, is an exclusive residential conservation area in Purley, Surrey, 12 miles south-east of London.

Webb bought the land in 1888 and developed 260 areas over a period of 30 years. Under the guiding principle ‘garden first’, he encouraged full cooperation between architect and gardener, laying out the landscape before carefully siting 225 individual homes.

In the early 1980s, a group of residents formed the Webb Estate Society to preserve the estate’s tranquil and secluded character, and it was designated a conservation area in 1983. In 1999 the Webb family sold the freeholds of the roads to Webb Estate Ltd, a company owned by the residents.

Currently for sale on the estate on Silver Lane is Oak Lodge, built in the 1920s. The five-bedroom house has been updated to blend contemporary comforts with original fixtures and fittings, and comes with an additional and self-contained two-bedroom flat.

Original features include oak panelling, exposed timbers, oak flooring, oak doors, fireplaces, picture rails and leaded light windows. The reception hall has an oak floor, brick fireplace, and a wide oak staircase leading to the first floor. Accommodation includes three bathrooms, drawing room, dining room, study, and two kitchens.

A gated carriage driveway offers parking at the front of the house, and a central lawn features two mature magnolia trees. A four-car garage has an inspection pit and carport, and the rear garden features a full-width paved terrace and covered sitting area, tree screens, ponds, herbaceous beds and hedging.

By Bob Stonebridge Oak Lodge, Silver Lane, Webb Estate, Purley, Surrey, guide price £2.65m, Savills Locksbottom 01689 869606

“ Great care has been taken to ensure the original features and characteristics still remain, while subtly combining contemporary family living” Simon Scott, Savills Locksbottom

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1 THE CHILDHOOD HOME OF CHRISTOPHER ROBIN hartfield, east sussex Cowden MLS: 4.5 miles (London Bridge under 60 mins), Tunbridge Wells: 9.1 miles ø An enchanting Grade II listed country house with literary and musical connections ø 4 reception rooms ø 6 bedrooms ø heated swimming pool ø gardens ø fields and woodland ø about 9.5 acres ø 351 sq m (3,779 sq ft)

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1 A FORMER 12TH CENTURY CLUNIAC PRIORY monks horton, nr. ashford, kent Hythe: 4 miles; Ashford International: 7 miles; Canterbury: 15 miles; London: 62 miles ø an historic Grade I listed, superbly refurbished family home ø 6 reception rooms ø kitchen ø 11 bedrooms ø 6 bath/shower rooms ø heated swimming pool ø tennis court ø croquet/bowls lawn ø putting green and golf driving range ø outbuildings ø about 55 acres ø 1,854 sq m (19,959 sq ft) Guide £4.95 million Freehold

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A fine Listed Grade II Cotswold house in a superb village position Gloucestershire

Hall/study, drawing room, dining room, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms (4 en suite).

Landscaped gardens, double garage/ workshop. In all about 1.25 acres.

An additional 3 acres and stables are available if required.

Stanton Period features Mature gardens Broadway about 4 miles Cheltenham about 12 miles Moreton-in-Marsh Station about 14 miles

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A characterful and spacious period family house amidst beautiful countryside West Sussex Redford Midhurst about 3.5 miles Petersfield about 10 miles Haslemere about 12 miles London about 57 miles

3 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room with Aga, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 en suite). Traditional outbuildings, bothy, double garage, car barn.

Gardens, stable, paddock, common land.

In all about 14.11 acres.

Guide price: ÂŁ1,695,000. EPC rating D

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Godalming, Surrey Historic Grade II listed mill in a wonderful waterside setting • Impressive hall, 5 reception rooms • 6 bedrooms, 3 bath/shower rooms • Formal gardens, paddock, woodland and Mill pond – in all about 11.62 acres

Guide £2.25 million

Guildford, Surrey Award winning 17th century Grade II listed barn conversion • 5 reception rooms, 6 bedroom suites • Indoor swimming pool • Delightful gardens, fenced paddocks and grounds – in all about 5 acres.

Guide £4 million

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Guildford, Surrey Edwardian family home with far reaching southerly views • Kitchen/breakfast/family room • 5 bedrooms, 3 bath/shower rooms • Studio/gym/games room, double garaging

Guide £3.25 million

Dunsfold, Surrey Beautiful Grade II listed house • Reception hall, magnificent kitchen/ breakfast room with garden room.

• 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms • Garage, double car port, summer house and gardens of about 1.1 acres

Guide £1.85 million

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Lower South Wraxall, Nr Bradford on Avon BA15

ÂŁ1.55 million

A stunning and deceptively spacious detached period house standing in wonderful gardens, in all approximately an acre, in the heart of a sought after village east of Bath. Believed in parts to date back some 400 years the property has been the subject of almost complete refurbishment and decoration and with meticulous restoration of the stone mullioned windows. Arranged over two floors the substantial and well presented family accommodation comprises 5 bedrooms, 2Â fabulous en suite bathrooms, additional guest bathroom, family room, dining room with impressive inglenook fireplace, sitting room with a further inglenook, study, conservatory, well fitted kitchen leading into an impressive dining/breakfast room, utility room and cloakroom. Fabulous detached stone built annexe comprising sitting room with mezzanine area above, kitchen/dining room and wet room. Ideal for au pair, dependent relative or for use as a home office.

Further detached stone built gym. Detached stone outbuilding incorporating triple open fronted car port, 2 garages and workshop. Large mature and beautifully maintained lawned gardens giving a great deal of privacy.

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FORTY GREEN | BEACONSFIELD | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE A quite exceptional Period Farmhouse being Grade II listed and dating back to the early 17th Century.

Set within its own tranquil grounds of approx 2.5 acres. Originally two Timber Framed Cottages.

Reception hall | Cloakroom | Magnificent drawing room | Sitting room | Dining room | Kitchen/breakfast room | Rear hall | Utility room | 5 bedrooms inc 4 suites (approached over four staircases) | Further bathroom | Summer house | Gym | Heated swimming pool | Hot Tub | Pond | Open garaging | Gardens/courtyard | Secluded grounds including paddock in all approx 2.5 acres.

Guide price: ÂŁ2,500,000 Freehold

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Tibenham, Norfolk

£625,000

Norton Subcourse, Norfolk OIRO £450,000

A stunning 5 bed detached farmhouse set in a pretty rural location in South Norfolk. The property retains many period features and comes with the added benefit of a converted barn providing separate living space with option to use as a separate annexe. EPC: G

Barn Conversion of approx 3,200 sq ft. Set in a peaceful rural location with approx 1.2 acres of land (STS) with various outbuildings, possible equestrian use on the outskirts of Loddon, just 12 miles South of Norwich. NO ONWARD CHAIN. EPC: D.

Grade II Listed • Kitchen/Breakfast room with inglenook fireplace • Dining room with inglenook fireplace • Ground floor shower room • Sitting room with Mezzanine Snug • Conservatory • Utility room • 5 double bedrooms • Double garage • Converted barn providing separate living space • Ample off street parking • Workshop and log store • Grounds of approximately 3/4 acre (sts)

Entrance hall • Kitchen/breakfast room/family room • Double reception room • Reception hall • Garden/games room • Six bedrooms • Detached outbuilding & cart lodge • Approx 1.2 acres (sts) • Peaceful rural location Loddon Office 01508 521110 info@muskermcintyre.co.uk

Norwich Office 01603 859343 norwich@muskermcintyre.co.uk

Loddon, Norfolk

£475,000

This impressive Grade II Listed five bedroom house, formerly the Doctors Surgery has been sympathetically renovated and updated, yet retains many of the original features to include exposed beams and wall studs. The property is situated in the village of Loddon and within walking distance of the local amenities which makes this lovely property appealing to a variety of buyers.

Shelfhanger, Norfolk

£475,000

An attractive conversion of a Victorian former school house, situated in a ‘tucked away’ position, adjacent to the Parish Church and benefiting from ample car parking, Triple garage and generous gardens and grounds. EPC: D Entrance Hall • Five bedrooms • Sitting room • Dining room • Family/Play room • Study • Triple garage • Ample car parking

Five bedrooms • Three reception rooms • Two en-suites • Utility room • Courtyard garden • Off street parking • Walking distance of the local amenities

Diss Office 01379 644822 diss@muskermcintyre.co.uk

Loddon Office 01508 521110 info@muskermcintyre.co.uk

Simon McIntyre Bungay Office Tel. 01986 888160

Joanna McIntyre Loddon Office Tel. 01508 521110

Jodi MacKenzie Beccles Office Tel. 01502 710180

Will Sadler Diss Office Tel. 01379 644822

Andrew Neil Halesworth Office Tel. 01986 888205

Richard Clarke Harleston Office Tel. 01379 882535

Matthew Chapple Norwich Office Tel. 01603 859343

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LONGBOROUGH, GLOUCESTERSHIRE A period Grade II Listed detached house situated in the heart of the village and offering excellent scope for improvement and extension.

Entrance hall, drawing room, sitting room, study, kitchen/breakfast room and bathroom. Five bedrooms and storage/potential master suite. Off-street parking and large Cotswold stone walled garden with open views. Garden store and various small stone outbuildings.

Guide Price ÂŁ750,000 Moreton in Marsh Office 01608 651188

HOOK NORTON, OXFORDSHIRE A historic village house dating from c.1740 in the heart of the village with views of the church.

Sitting room, dining room, garden/family room, kitchen, utility, cloakroom and cellar. Master bedroom with dressing area and en-suite bathroom. Four further bedrooms and shower room. Enclosed garden. Stone built barn used as a workshop/store. Off-road parking.

Guide Price ÂŁ880,000 Moreton in Marsh Office 01608 651188

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SWAY, NEW FOREST

£1,195,000

A most comfortable detached character home with self-contained annexe, stables, manege, extensive garaging/workshops/stores which provide potential for offices or holiday lets, subject to the necessary planning permissions, all set in approximately 1.6 acres of garden and paddock.

The property is situated on the outskirts of the village of Sway within a short drive of the Georgian market town of Lymington with all its yachting facilities and within a few minutes’ walk along a country lane to the open forest.

Accommodation comprises: House: dining hall, sitting room, sun lounge, inner hall, utility room, kitchen/breakfast/family room, rear lobby, cloakroom, study, 5 bedrooms, dressing room, 2 bathrooms. Annexe: sitting/dining/kitchen, bathroom, bed room, cloakroom. Outside: 5 garages, 3 car ports, tack room, 3 stores, workshop, 4 stables, manege. The property benefits from forest rights. Energy Efficiency Rating: D59 Environmental Impact Rating (CO2): D61

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Easton House

Easton Royal – Pewsey, Wiltshire

www.manningfordcroft.com

Price Guide: £1.15m

Subject to Contract – Freehold

A magnificent grade II listed former manor farmhouse dating from the 16th century with later substantial 18th century additions, situated in the centre of this well regarded, rural Wiltshire village situated c. 3 miles from Pewsey, with its express rail links to London Paddington (70 mins).

Entrance Hall Drawing Room Dining Room and Music Room Study Cloakroom Scullery Cellars Farmhouse Kitchen Pantry Six Bedrooms Two Bathrooms Lovely Walled Gardens Outbuildings Extensive Garaging and Good Parking

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Lettings Lowdown Will something have to give, asks Justin Hayward, partner for Proprium Estate Agents, in this special report The question is, how can you justify the high capital values when rental yields have fallen and the rental market, while solid at the lower end, has a very soft middle with weak demand for the £1000 to £1500 per week range and high-end houses in plentiful supply?

We have different forces driving the sales and rental markets and the correlation is getting stretched to breaking point. Yields have fallen below 3 per cent gross and by the time you deduct the letting and management fees, allow 5 per cent for maintenance and service charges, and a further 10 per cent for depreciation, you are down to 2 per cent – and that assumes no void periods.

You wouldn’t have to be too unlucky to find it was costing you money to hold a property, particularly with council tax now to be levied on unfurnished empty properties and the government clearly needing to take more from us.

The lack of people being relocated into London is obvious when you consider the pool of locally based talent readily available. With the lack – or certainly fear – of reduced bonuses, you can understand people downsizing, doing without the guest room, and moving further away from the centre of the pond.

Meanwhile the sales market remains strong because people understandably feel more comfortable with their money in prime property than even in the bank. The internationals continue to drive the local market: they willingly pay for anything of quality as they grab their piece of London and comfort themselves that they are buying into a way of life as much as buying a property – often a way of life they never dreamt would be available to them, and are vaguely concerned might one day be denied them again.

London continues to offer political stability, a fair legal system that protects and doesn’t just favour the local, safe title, currency diversification, and a seemingly never-ending appreciation.

When I started at Proprium 22 years ago, I was achieving near 10 per cent yields for my investor clients. If we were to head back in that direction, then either capital values would have to crumble or the £6m house we just let for £3500 per week would fetch £11,500 per week. That probably means the value of money will have crumbled too.

We live in interesting times but I fear a challenging period ahead that might make the last couple of years seem like the good times. www.proprium.co.uk

DEMAND IS HIGH More tenants are searching for one and two-bed homes in central London, with applicant numbers up by almost 15 per cent on the same quarter last year, reports Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings.

“Our central London offices – Knightsbridge, Kensington, Hyde Park – are experiencing high demand as ever for one and two-bed properties, which are simply flying out of the door,” said director Marc von Grundherr.

“Demand is much softer at the top end of the market, with the number of applicants down by 16.3 per cent on the same quarter in 2012. We recommend that landlords pay particular attention to ensuring that their property is in good condition, as a well presented and maintained property will always let more quickly, often for a higher rental.”

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£575 pw Furnished

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OPEN PLAN The main draw of a twobedroom apartment to let in Warwick Gardens, Kensington, is the reception space with high ceilings leading through to an open plan kitchen and dining area.

Natural light pours into the conservatorystyle kitchen space from multiple tall windows.

Both bedrooms are said to be ‘immaculately decorated’, and the master bedroom features floor-to-ceiling windows and wooden floors. Warwick Gardens is close to High Street Kensington and Earls Court.

Warwick Gardens, Kensington W14, £675 per week furnished, Knight Frank 020 7937 8203

Immaculate space Interior designed and immaculate throughout – that’s the description of a refurbished four-bedroom house to let in a prime Chelsea location.

The property offers 1770 sq ft of living space on three floors plus a balcony, terrace and private rear garden. There are three double bedroom suites as well as a guest room or study, and the space includes two reception rooms and a fully integrated kitchen.

Limerston Street runs between Fulham Road and the King’s Road. South Kensington and Gloucester Road are both less than a mile away, or around 15 minutes walking distance.

Limerston Street, Chelsea SW10, £2750 per week furnished or unfurnished, Savills 020 7578 9015

Classic and modern combine in Mayfair A newly refurbished Victorian conversion in Farm Street, Mayfair, has an open plan reception and dining area with sash windows, feature fireplace and polished wood floors.

Close to Berkeley Square, this two-bedroom property includes a white and fitted high-spec kitchen with integrated appliances, and two bathrooms (one en suite). The home is said to combine classical elegance with a modern and highly functional interior. Nearest tube is Green Park.

Farm Street, Mayfair W1, £795 per week furnished, Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings 020 7402 9866

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Roland Gardens, SW7

A Charming Top Floor Two Bedroom flat in a period building with Great Light from a Fabulous Roof Lantern.

Entered on the Second Floor with an internal feature staircase to the Stunning Reception room with wooden floors, fireplace, bookcases and a Bohemian feel leading to an Open Plan Kitchen with South Westerly views over the London Rooftops. Two Double Bedroom. Two Bathrooms. Roland gardens is a Popular South Kensington address being well located for the shops, restaurants and transport the area has to offer. Yes you have to walk up two flights to your internal staircase but this 1050 sq ft of space is well worth it.

Available immediately for Long Let

Furnished ÂŁ795 per week

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Nevern Square, SW5

Stunning, simply Stunning. On the favoured South Terrace of this beautiful garden square this is the one I would move to Earls Court for.

Three Large Windows directly onto the gardens from the Third Floor 20ft wide Reception room of this Expansive Entertaining Space that gives onto the Dinning end with fabulous Open Plan Kitchen behind a Breakfast Bar and out onto a 250 sq ft South Facing Terrace. The upper level provides Two Bedrooms, an en-suite Shower Room, and a Full Bathroom. Yes you have to walk up Two flights to your internal staircase but this 1624 sq ft of space is more than worthy.

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Beauty is in the eye of the Freeholder 71% of 300 people surveyed would pay extra for a flat with a share of freehold as opposed to a long lease.

Call our expert team on 020 7591 8746 to discuss the best options available to you.

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Westmoreland Terrace SW1 ÂŁ2,495,000 Freehold Having recently undergone a major refurbishment this is a rare opportunity to purchase a double-fronted house.

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

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

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Kensington Park Gardens W11 ÂŁ2,250,000 Leasehold A rare opportunity to purchase a ground floor flat with direct access through its own private garden and to the biggest private communal garden in central London of 8 acres.

Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Conservatory, 62ft garden, EPC: D.

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

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Archel Road W14 £1,400,000 Freehold A gorgeous family house situated on a quiet residential road in the very popular Queen’s Club area.

Master bedroom with en-suite shower room, 2 further double bedrooms, Bathroom, Double reception room, Open-plan kitchen/dining room, Study, Utility/cloakroom, Garden, EPC: E.

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

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Lots Road SW10 £1,750,000 Freehold

Queens Gardens W2 £1,750,000 Share of Freehold

A beautiful south-facing well-proportioned freehold house close to the River which has been modernised to a high standard throughout.

A wonderful three bedroom top floor apartment (with lift) located in this attractive well-maintained garden square.

Master bedroom with en-suite shower room, 2 further bedrooms, Bedroom 4/ study, Bathroom, Reception room, Dining room, Kitchen, Garden, EPC: C.

3 bedrooms, Bathroom, Shower room, Kitchen/dining room, Terrace, Lift, EPC: D.

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

Joint Sole Agent Savills Kensington Sales 020 7792 1881 kensales@dng.co.uk 020 7727 5750

Lennox Gardens SW1X £1,450,000 Share of Freehold

Ladbroke Square W11 £1,250,000 Share of Freehold

In one of London’s best addresses, a well-proportioned and recently refurbished two bedroom flat on the lower ground floor of this elegant period building.

A spacious and light lower ground floor apartment situated in this prestigious location in Notting Hill.

2 bedrooms, Bathroom, Shower room, Reception room, Kitchen, Communal Garden, Resident Caretaker, EPC: D.

2 bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Conservatory, Patio garden, EPC: C.

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

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

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Cambridge Street SW1 £925,000 Leasehold

Ongar Road SW6 £895,000 Share of Freehold

This is a lovely upper maisonette in the ever popular Pimlico Grid which, being dual aspect, is naturally light throughout.

We are delighted to offer to the market a fantastic two bedroom, two bathroom flat located moments from West Brompton.

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Reception room, Kitchen, Balcony, EPC: F.

Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, Second double bedroom, Bathroom, Reception room with open-plan kitchen/dining room, Roof terrace, EPC: D.

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

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

Perrers Road W6 £850,000 Freehold

Causton Street SW1 £795,000 Leasehold

An opportunity to acquire a Victorian cottage in one of the most popular streets in Brackenbury Village.

An outstanding opportunity to purchase this naturally light first floor mansion flat that is presented in ‘turn-key’ condition.

3 bedrooms, Bathroom, Kitchen, Reception room, Cloakroom, Sunny 35ft garden, EPC: D.

2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), Kitchen/reception room, EPC: D.

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

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

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Bolton Gardens SW5 £750,000 Leasehold

Winchester Street SW1 £735,000 Leasehold

A beautifully presented second floor one bedroom flat with lift in this prestigious South Kensington location.

An outstanding garden flat located on this highly desirable road in the popular Pimlico Grid.

Bedroom, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Lift, EPC: E.

2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), Reception room, Kitchen, Utility room, Garden, External vault, EPC: D.

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

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

Gloucester Road SW7 £675,000 Leasehold

Milmans Street SW10 £649,950 Leasehold

A recently refurbished one bedroom flat with attractive views over Elvaston Place and Kynance Mews.

A well-proportioned one bedroom flat with unusually high ceilings and a light west-facing aspect in this popular purpose built block.

Bedroom, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Long lease, EPC: C.

Bedroom, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Lift, Porter, Communal drawing room, Guest accommodation, Off-street parking, Communal gardens, EPC: D.

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

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

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St Olaf’s Road SW6 £550,000 Share of Freehold

Westville Road W12 £439,950 Share of Freehold

A beautifully presented two double bedroom flat in an extremely sought after Fulham location.

A two double bedroom flat with secure communal gardens in this wellmaintained Edwardian mansion block.

2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, EPC: D.

2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Kitchen/breakfast room, Reception room, Secure communal gardens, EPC: D.

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

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

Bramham Gardens SW5 £350,000 Share of Freehold

Maldon Road W3 £339,950 Leasehold

A delightful studio flat on this prestigious garden square.

A fantastic one bedroom flat located on the first floor of this well presented Victorian building.

Studio room, Bathroom, Kitchen, Lift, Access to communal gardens by separate negotiation, EPC: D.

Bedroom, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Roof terrace, EPC: B.

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

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

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Queen’s Gate Terrace SW7 £1,250 per week Unfurnished

Colville Road W11 £895 per week Furnished/Part-furnished

An outstanding extensively refurbished raised ground three bedroom flat located moments from Hyde Park benefiting from a fantastic reception offering great entertaining space and modern decor.

A superb, stylish and extremely light and spacious garden flat presented in immaculate condition.

3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Cloakroom, Reception room, Kitchen, EPC:D

2 bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Dining room/conservatory, Open-plan kitchen, Garden, EPC:D.

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

Notting Hill Lettings 020 7727 8000 nhlets@dng.co.uk

Strutton Ground SW1P £895 per week Furnished

Stanhope Gardens SW7 £795 per week Unfurnished

A rare opportunity to rent this immaculate three double bedroom, two bathroom flat in the heart of Westminster.

A very well presented newly refurbished flat benefiting from a good size master bedroom and high ceilings.

3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Reception room, Kitchen, Private decked terrace, EPC:C.

2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Shower room, Reception room, Kitchen, EPC:D.

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

South Kensington Lettings Office 020 7584 8888 sthkenlets@dng.co.uk

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Halsey Street SW3 £595 per week Furnished

Addison Gardens W14 £500 per week Unfurnished

A charming, neutrally decorated flat, situated on the top floor and ideally located close to Sloane Square.

A two bedroom flat which has been finished beautifully throughout and has the benefit of a communal roof terrace.

3 bedrooms, Bathroom, Cloakroom, Reception room, Kitchen, EPC:C.

2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Communal roof terrace, EPC:E.

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

Hammersmith and Shepherds Bush Lettings Office 020 8563 4422 hammlets@dng.co.uk

New Kings Road SW6 £480 per week Unfurnished

Tachbrook Street SW1V £430 per week Furnished

An absolutely stunning flat benefiting from a private roof terrace and double glazing throughout.

A fantastic one bedroom flat on the first floor of this part stucco fronted property.

2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), Open-plan kitchen/reception room, Roof terrace, EPC:C.

Double bedroom, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Balcony, EPC:C.

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

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

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