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JUNE 2012

High notes Find perfect harmony

Let’s excavate!

Subterranean light and space

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No one knows south west London like Savills.

At Savills we have nine established offices covering south west London.

Across those offices, we have 600 years combined experience in selling and letting property like yours.

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We live, love and know your local area and this, together with our global reach means we’re perfectly placed to help you.

Here is a selection of properties sold and let in 2012.

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let Barnes Green House, SW13

let Guide £2,100 per week

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let Anhalt Road, SW11

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Buying, selling, renting or letting, talk to Savills. Below are the offices local to you.

Savills Battersea 020 3402 1900 battersea@savills.com

Savills Barnes 020 8939 6900 barnes@savills.com

Savills Chiswick 020 8987 5550 chiswick@savills.com

Savills Clapham 020 8673 4111 clapham@savills.com

Savills Fulham 020 7731 9400 fulham@savills.com

Savills Putney 020 8780 9900 putney@savills.com

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sold Guide £4.35 million

sold Lower Common South, SW15

sold Guide £2.795 million

Savills Richmond 020 8614 9100 richmond@savills.com

Mckay Road, SW20

Savills Wandsworth 020 8877 1222 wandsworth@savills.com

Rectory Grove, SW4

Guide £2.595 million

Embankment, SW15

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Guide £1.75 million

Westmoreland Road, SW13

sold Tantallon Road, SW12

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Guide £2.75 million

sold Orbel Street, SW11

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Riverside One, SW11

sold Cleveland Road, SW13

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Guide £3.5 million

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Guide £860,000

Tonsley Hill, SW18

Savills Wimbledon 020 8971 8111 wimbledon@savills.com

Guide £720,000

Crooked Billet, SW19

Savills Waterfront 020 8877 1222 waterfront@savills.com

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Queen’s Jubilee June 2012

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North Side, SW18 - £570 per week A stunning two double bedroom top floor flat close to Clapham Junction with a roof terrace. It features a high spec kitchen/breakfast room, reception on a mezzanine level, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, second double bedroom, shower room, and off-street parking.

Barmouth Road, SW18 - £370 per week This great two bedroom flat is on the ground floor of a Victorian conversion close to Wandsworth town. It offers a bright reception, two bedrooms, one bathroom, large kitchen/dining room with doors leading to shared garden.

The Woodlands, SW4 - £300 per week A fabulous apartment on Clapham Common near the tube. The flat features a large living room with dining area, fitted kitchen, large double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, bathroom and communal gardens.

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We are planning to move in the coming months. Do we need to do anything to our house?

Edward Foley, owner of Winkworth Wimbledon Village, replies . . .

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The opening months of 2012 have reflected a positive start for the London property market. The number of sellers bringing houses to the market and buyers registering interest with Winkworth are up. Prices have held up so far, and probably will continue to do so as they are driven by the shortage of available stock.

We are seeing an increase this year in the number of buyers moving out to the Wimbledon area from Battersea and Fulham, often attracted by larger gardens if they have a young family.

We are now entering one of the busiest times of the year for us, with families looking to move in time for their children to start school in September. Wimbledon has an excellent selection of schools, both private and state, and often buyers will ask what we have within a catchment area of popular primary schools.

If you are planning to move over the coming months, it is a good idea to give the front of your house as much ‘kerb appeal’ as possible. Present the front of your home at its best: a splash of colour with some hanging baskets and window boxes will help.

A fresh coat of paint on the front door, and some new door furniture, often helps. Paint the garage door or replace it.

Remember the front of your property will be the first and last image a potential buyer will see, and a well presented front garden and maintained exterior conveys the right message.

Often buyers will drive by a property first to see if they like the area or road, and you want your house to stand out from the crowd.

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Putney Open Summer 2012

Wandsworth 020 8875 8899

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

Earlsfield 020 8971 7070

Tooting 020 8767 0522

Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

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VIEW Longer lasting. More 8MARKET family buyers are looking for their forever house, reports Cheryl Markosky.

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

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All that jazz. An estate agent 44HEADS-UP helps bring top American singer Stacey Kent to Luke’s in Clapham.

SOUTH Excavate and 49EXCLUSIVELY illuminate. Going underground to create extra light and space in Putney.

HOMES UPDATE Old and the new.

54NEW Incentives and government-backed schemes make it easier to buy new.

Five of the best things for you and 58EVENTS your family to do in and around the South area this month.

PROJECT Perfect harmony. A 60THE professional musician hits the right note with an extension to his Balham corner house.

Not all gloom. Forget the doom64MONEY mongers, the news could be good for house hunters, reports Duncan Farmer.

Check out the facts, figures 64MORTGAGES and interest rates in our current best buys.

FOR SALE & TO LET

WANDSWORTH, BATTERSEA, 81 KENNINGTON, PUTNEY, WIMBLEDON, SOUTHFIELDS, BALHAM, TOOTING,

CLAPHAM, STREATHAM, BARNES, COOMBE HILL, EARLSFIELD Making a splash.

Dive into the heated outdoor swimming pool in the large landscaped garden of a house that backs onto Putney Heath.

DULWICH VILLAGE, EAST 129 DULWICH, HERNE HILL, CAMBERWELL, WEST DULWICH Extension potential. Many of the neighbours have done it already and stretched their detached houses into the elongated gardens.

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LOWDOWN Wimbledon 141LETTINGS winners. The village offers everything you’d expect in the countryside and many captivated tenants decide to stay for longer.

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marketview With people moving less often, they want ‘longer-lasting’ homes, says Cheryl Markosky Danny Hardy of Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward Battersea says buyers are thinking long-term when purchasing a home. “Properties with potential to extend and accommodate growing and changing needs of a family are particularly important, cutting out the disruption and hassle of moving.” Unconverted lofts, basements, outbuildings and annexes are all big selling points.

People want to remain longer in homes within catchment areas of good schools and close to transport, suggests Charlie Mitchell from Douglas & Gordon East Putney.

“Adding square footage over the years, rather than buying a big home upfront, spreads the financial strain over a longer period of time. Most common is a side return, loft conversion and extending into the basement, easily done with most Victorian townhouses.”

Continuing uncertainty of employment and pay in the financial sector is leading buyers to be less speculative on their purchase and more interested where value can be added in the long-term. Since the rise in stamp duty to 7 per cent above £2 million, buyers are seeing the sense in staying put and reinvesting this cost into their property, points out Clive Moon from Savills Wimbledon.

Alex Howard Baker of Savills Putney says lateral space is the key. “If you’re getting older, you don’t want a loft conversion. Single-storey dwellings with off-street parking are ideal, so you can park near the house without too far to walk. Also, having space for a live-in carer is useful.”

Buyers are tempted by property where much of the work has been carried out, but finding one with potential can be more sensible, advises Sara Ransom of Stacks Property Search. “Extensions can be constructed as and when space is needed, and done specifically to suit the family’s needs. Beware buying a property where work’s been done that falls slightly short of the mark, like a loft conversion that doesn’t provide as much space as it could, or a side extension where party wall permission hasn’t been acquired and the extension loses a couple of feet as a result.”

And just because a neighbour has done something, it doesn’t mean you can too. Work may have been done illegally, so a call to the council will pay dividends, adds Ransom.

Nicholas Finn from Garrington tips: “The only house on the street not to have done the loft, basement or side return, as it’s often the most interesting.” And a garage can be viewed as a “useable room with space above to extend, rather than a place for the car or storage.”

village vibe Jeremy Best, sales manager of John D Wood & Co Wandsworth, takes South on a guided tour of Trinity Road ATTRACTIONS Trinity Road runs from Wandsworth Bridge to Balham High Road and has property covering every spectrum and price range, from large family houses selling for £2m upwards to far more modestly priced flats and maisonettes from £250,000. The most popular part of Trinity Road is between Magdalen Road and Routh Road, where many of the houses have large leafy gardens, making them ideal for families.

SHOPS Bellevue Road overlooking Wandsworth Common has an excellent range of local boutiques and shops including an independent bookshop, florist and pharmacy.

TOP STREETS The most sought-after part of Trinity Road is the area known locally as the Toast Rack (an aerial photograph will show the reason for this moniker). Victorian detached and semi-detached family houses with large leafy gardens and direct access to Wandsworth Common generally sell for around £2.5m and upwards.

at the junction of Trinity Road and Bellevue Road, including Brinkley’s Kitchen, Pizza Express and the ever popular Chez Bruce.

LEISURE One of the main reasons for the area’s popularity is the green lung of Wandsworth Common, containing more than 175 acres with football pitches, bowling green, cricket squares, tennis courts and even fishing in season at the small lake. All are well used by local families.

SCHOOLS Located on Trinity Road is Finton House, an independent coeducational school for ages four to 11.

TRANSPORT Well served by all forms. At the Balham end of Trinity Road is Tooting Bec Underground Station, with access to the Northern Line. Wandsworth Common and Wandsworth Town provide National Rail access to Clapham Junction and connections to central London. Buses also take you to central London and the 319 runs along Trinity Road on its way to Sloane Square.

RESTAURANTS AND PUBS Many popular restaurants and bars are to be found

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Special report by Tom Crabtree, associate director, Marsh & Parsons Clapham

If you imagined everything had ground to a halt in the property world due to the current shaky financial conditions, you’d be surprised. The opposite has certainly been true south of the river, with 2012 proving to be a busy year so far right across the board.

Values have certainly risen. With fewer properties on the market and a growing appetite among purchasers, prices continue to be pushed upwards, particularly in the house sector.

A good example to illustrate this growth is a 1600 sq ft four-bedroom house that sold in Clapham for £850,000 in 2010.

Only a year later, a similar four-bed house in the same street, with a far smaller garden, sold for £915,000. More recently, we’ve sold a similar property on the same road for the £995,000 asking price. Just when I think prices surely can’t rise any higher, they do.

In the past, Clapham had a reputation for accommodating young singletons and couples just starting out in London.

Now they’ve grown up and settled down and they don’t want to move from this great area, creating a strong demand for Victorian family houses from buyers who enjoy this vibrant part of the capital with its great restaurants, bars, pubs, shops and green spaces, especially the commons.

There is a real fight for limited stock and we’re achieving some fantastic results for our clients.

For the rest of 2012 I predict that houses will continue to appreciate, with demand at its highest in the second quarter of the year. Our database of buyers is the biggest it has ever been, and more continue to register every week.

In Clapham alone, the ratio of buyers to property is currently 15 to 1.

Lending is still somewhat problematic for flats, as buyers need a 20 to 30 per cent deposit to get the best interest rates from banks. As such, this sector isn’t quite as bullish as houses, which are now 10 to 15 per cent beyond 2007 peak values.

But I believe we’ll see more baby boomers helping their children to buy property in 2012: it’s an investment that still works for them.

I have a good feeling about 2012 and I believe a great deal more confidence will return to the market. The Olympics and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee are already bringing a real feelgood factor to the capital that will help make 2012 the time to be in London.

celebritygossip So You Think You Can Dance finalist Kirsty Swain stepped up to watch youngsters from eight Wandsworth schools compete for the chance to perform at the Southbank Centre in July.

Students aged from 11 to 18 showed their best dance moves in performances at Ashcroft Technology Academy in West Hill. Some of the schools will be selected to represent Wandsworth in the Step Live! 2012 show.

Kirsty, who previously taught jazz at the Royal Academy of Dance, appeared in the 2008 movie musical Mama Mia! featuring Meryl Streep.

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Handy for the annual championship tennis action, a three-bedroom apartment is set on the ground floor of a newly refurbished Grade II listed building on Wimbledon Park Side.

The grand building behind electric gates at Fairlawns is the former home of Sir Edwin Saunders (1814-1901), dentist to Queen Victoria. With two allocated parking spaces, the £1.35m apartment includes a split-level terrace with views of the communal gardens. Hamptons 020 8946 0081.

bestbites Paul Zammit, head of Lettings at Savills Barnes, recommends a favourite eatery The Depot Tideway Yard, Mortlake High Street, Barnes SW14 8SN • 020 8878 9462

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Where? Just off Mortlake High Street, a short stroll from Barnes Village and Barnes Bridge Station.

What’s it like? It has become a Barnes institution over the years: a place to meet for a drink and bar snacks, a light lunch or a full-blown celebratory meal. I’d recommend booking ahead and getting a table with a fine view of the river.

And the food? The menu is a mixture of modern European cuisine, with a selection of seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes. The Saturday brunch menu is particularly comforting, with Eggs Benedict or a great full English.

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1 EXCEPTIONAL NEW BUILD HOUSE coombe lane west, kt2 5 reception rooms ø 8 double bedrooms ø gated landscaped grounds ø indoor pool and jacuzzi ø detached garage ø audio/visual systems ø lift ø air conditioning ø central London 10 miles ø 781 sq m (8,400 sq ft) including garage

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Savills Wimbledon Clive Moon cmoon@savills.com

020 8971 8111

Guide £3.95 million Freehold

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1 ONE OF THE FINEST AND MOST ELEGANT HOUSES IN SOUTH WEST LONDON richmond hill, tw10 6 reception rooms ø kitchen/breakfast room ø master suite with sitting room, dressing room and bathroom 105 sq m (1,135 sq ft) ø guest suite with sitting room and shower room ø 4 further bedroom suites ø games room & kitchenette/bedroom 7 ø indoor pool ø gym ø wine cellar ø laundry ø guest cottage: reception/kitchen, bedroom and bathroom ø landscaped gardens with studio ø approximately 1,119 sq m (12,050 sq ft) ø about 0.63 acres Guide £22.5 million Freehold

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Savills Richmond Patrick Glynn-Jones pglynn-jones@savills.com

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1 A STUNNING AND CONTEMPORARY SEMI-DETACHED PERIOD HOUSE putney, sw15 3 reception rooms ø kitchen/breakfast/famiy room ø 5 bedrooms ø 4 bathrooms (2 en suite) ø garden ø 239 sq m (2,573 sq ft)

Savills Putney Matthew Heard mheard@savills.com

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Guide £1.25 million Freehold

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1 CHARMING AND HISTORIC HOUSE IN AN EXCEPTIONAL SETTING river lane, petersham Reception hall ø reception room ø sitting room ø dining room ø kitchen ø conservatory ø cloakroom ø utility ø master suite with dressing room and bathroom ø 4 further bedrooms ø 3 additional bath/shower rooms ø detached double garage with studio room over ø off-street parking for numerous cars ø secluded mature gardens of about 0.37 acres Guide £3.25 million Freehold

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1 A SENSATIONAL DETACHED FAMILY HOUSE WITH A SOUTH FACING-GARDEN elsynge road, sw18 Drawing room ø sitting room ø family room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø master bedroom with en suite bathroom and dressing room/bedroom 4 ø two further bedrooms/bedroom 5 ø bathroom ø south-west facing garden ø off-street parking ø 270 sq m (2,913 sq ft)

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Savills Wandsworth Robin Chatwin rchatwin@savills.com

020 8877 1222

Guide £3.5 million Freehold

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1 AN EXCEPTIONAL HOUSE ON THE POPULAR TOAST RACK WITH A GARAGE henderson road, sw18 Drawing room ø sitting room ø kitchen/dining room ø family room ø study/media room ø master bedroom suite ø 5 further double bedrooms ø 3 en suite bathrooms ø family bathroom ø garden ø garage ø off-street parking ø 463 sq m (4,980 sq ft)

Guide £4.25 million Freehold

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Savills Wandsworth Robin Chatwin rchatwin@savills.com

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1 A SOUGHT-AFTER FAMILY HOUSE OVERLOOKING CLAPHAM COMMON clapham common, sw4 Reception room ø dining room ø kitchen/family/breakfast room ø 5 bedrooms ø 1 with en suite bathroom and dressing room ø 2 further bathrooms ø utility room ø off-street parking ø south-west facing garden ø 299 sq m (3,214 sq ft)

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Savills Clapham Christopher Lewis cblewis@savills.com

020 8673 4111

Guide £2.85 million Freehold

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A STYLISH AND CONTEMPORARY SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE WITH OFF-STREET PARKING vardens road, sw11 Reception room ø playroom ø kitchen/dining room ø master bedroom with en suite bathroom ø 3 further double bedrooms ø family bathroom ø cloakroom ø utility room ø south-west facing garden ø off-street parking ø 202 sq m (2,176 sq ft) Guide £1.775 million Freehold

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A SUBSTANTIAL HOME WITH SUPERB LIVING SPACE lessar avenue, sw4 Sitting room ø study ø media room ø kitchen/dining room ø master bedroom suite ø 5 further bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø shower room ø south-west facing garden ø 300 sq m (3,235 sq ft) Guide £1.775 million Freehold

Savills Clapham Christopher Lewis cblewis@savills.com

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A RECENTLY REFURBISHED HOUSE WITH A GARDEN AND STUDIO ON A POPULAR RESIDENTIAL ROAD loxley road, sw18 2 reception rooms ø kitchen/dining room ø 5 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø close to Wandsworth Common ø large garden ø studio ø 203 sq m (2,185 sq ft) Guide £1.65 million Freehold

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Robin Chatwin rchatwin@savills.com

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A SUPERB OPPORTUNITY TO BUY A MEWS HOUSE IN A NEW SECURE GATED DEVELOPMENT page mews, wycliffe road, sw11 2 reception rooms ø 3 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø west-facing gardens ø terrace ø secure gated parking ø 159 sq m (1,710 sq ft) Prices from £1.15 million Freehold

Savills Battersea Mayow Short mshort@savills.com

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STUNNING FAMILY HOME PRESENTED IN BEAUTIFUL CONDITION hendrick avenue, sw12 Reception room ø family room ø kitchen/dining room ø 5 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø 2 shower rooms ø utility room ø cloakroom ø garden ø 233 sq m (2,504 sq ft) Guide £1.825 million Freehold

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Christopher Lewis cblewis@savills.com

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A SUPERB FAMILY HOME WITH OFF-STREET PARKING patten road, sw18 Drawing room ø family room ø kitchen/dining room ø master bedroom with en suite bathroom ø 5 further double bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø cloakroom ø cellar ø south-facing garden ø off-street parking ø 263 sq m (2,832 sq ft) Guide £2.75 million Freehold

Savills Wandsworth Robin Chatwin rchatwin@savills.com

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AN ELEGANT FAMILY HOUSE WITH A LARGE SOUTH-FACING WALLED GARDEN brodrick road, sw17 Drawing room ø family room ø kitchen/dining room ø 5 double bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms (1 en suite) ø 90 ft south-facing garden ø 205 sq m (2,212 sq ft) Guide £1.68 million Freehold

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Robin Chatwin rchatwin@savills.com

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A SENSATIONAL HOUSE HIDDEN AWAY AT THE END OF A PRIVATE DRIVEWAY AND BENEFITTING FROM SUPERB ENTERTAINING SPACE wandle road, sw17 Drawing room ø dining room ø kitchen ø 3 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø south-facing landscaped garden ø secure off-street parking ø 156 sq m (1,674 sq ft) Guide £1.6 million Freehold

Savills Wandsworth Robin Chatwin rchatwin@savills.com

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IMMACULATE FAMILY HOUSE WITH A SOUTH-FACING GARDEN SITUATED BETWEEN THE COMMONS broomwood road, sw11 Double reception room ø family room ø kitchen/dining room ø master bedroom with en suite wet room ø 4 further double bedrooms ø 2 further bath/shower rooms ø cloakroom ø south-facing garden ø 249 sq m (2,677 sq ft) Guide £1.85 million Freehold

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A SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE WITH WONDERFUL ENTERTAINING SPACE toast rack, sw18 Drawing room ø sitting room ø kitchen/dining/family room ø master bedroom suite ø 5 further bedrooms ø 2 bath/shower rooms ø cloakroom ø cellar ø garden ø off-street parking ø 284 sq m (3,060 sq ft) Guide £2.95 million Freehold

Savills Wandsworth Emma Seaton eseaton@savills.com

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CRIFFEL AVENUE, sw2

TRINITY CRESCENT, sw17

2 reception rooms ø kitchen/dining room ø master bedroom suite ø 4 further bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø utility room ø 56ft garden ø 218 sq m (2,347 sq ft) ø off-street parking

2 reception rooms ø kitchen ø 2 double bedrooms ø 2 en suite bath/shower rooms ø utility room ø study ø private patio ø communal garden ø 195 sq m (2,095 sq ft)

Asking £1.65 million Freehold

Asking £950,000 Share of Freehold

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BADMINTON ROAD, sw12

HYDETHORPE ROAD, sw12

2 reception rooms ø kitchen ø 4 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø 51ft garden ø 136 sq m (1,464 sq ft)

2 reception rooms ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 3 bedrooms ø family bathroom ø 41ft south-facing garden ø 106 sq m (1,138 sq ft)

Asking £925,000 Freehold

Asking £749,950 Freehold

Savills Clapham adwyer@savills.com 020 8673 4111

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WANDSWORTH COMMON, sw18

BIRDHURST ROAD, sw18

2 reception rooms ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 5 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø cellar ø west-facing garden ø 203 sq m (2,190 sq ft)

2 reception rooms ø kitchen/dining/family room ø 4 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø west-facing garden ø 171 sq m (1,841 sq ft)

Asking £1.295 million Freehold

Asking £1.1 million Freehold

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GERALDINE ROAD, sw18

GALESBURY ROAD, sw18

Reception room ø kitchen ø 3 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø south west-facing garden ø off-street parking ø 116 sq m (1,250 sq ft)

2 reception rooms ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 3 double bedrooms ø bathroom ø garden ø 100 sq m (1,076 sq ft)

Guide £800,000 Freehold

Asking £725,000 Freehold

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CLAPHAM CMN W.SIDE, sw4

ENGADINE STREET, sw18

5 bedrooms ø double reception room ø kitchen/ breakfast room ø 3 bathrooms ø rear garden ø 221 sq m (2,377 sq ft)

5 bedrooms ø double reception room ø kitchen/ dining room ø 2 bathrooms ø rear garden ø 151 sq m (1,625 sq ft)

£850 per week Unfurnished

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MALWOOD ROAD, sw12

BURNTWOOD LANE, sw18

3 bedrooms ø reception/dining room ø kitchen ø 2 bathrooms ø cinema room ø rear garden ø 121 sq m (1,302 sq ft)

3 bedrooms ø reception room ø eat-in kitchen ø 1 bathroom ø private garden ø 109 sq m (1,173 sq ft)

£600 per week Furnished

£550 per week Unfurnished

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STANBRIDGE ROAD, sw15

SOUTHSIDE COMMON, sw19

4 bedrooms ø double reception room ø kitchen/ breakfast room ø 2 bathrooms ø cellar ø garden

3 double bedrooms ø double reception room ø kitchen with Aga ø courtyard garden ø garage ø central Village location over looking the Common

£3,900 pcm Unfurnished

£3,950 pcm Unfurnished

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CLEVELAND ROAD, sw13

SUFFOLK ROAD, sw13

6 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø 2 reception rooms ø open plan kitchen/breakfast/family room ø landscaped garden ø located in Barnes Village

5 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø 2 reception rooms ø dining room ø off-street parking and garage

£7,500 pcm Unfurnished

£5,850 pcm Unfurnished

Savills Barnes pzammit@savills.com 020 8939 6914

Savills Barnes pzammit@savills.com 020 8939 6914

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Know-how ends with results.

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At Marsh & Parsons, we’re proud of our 150 years’ experience. It guarantees we get the best possible results for our London clients. Where better to own property in the world right now?

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Balham

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Hammersmith

Mayfair

Barnes

Clapham

Holland Park

North Kensington

Battersea

Earls Court

Kensington

Notting Hill

Brook Green

Fulham

Little Venice

Pimlico

Nicosia Road SW18 £3,150,000 Located in a popular area known as the ‘Toast Rack’, this beautiful family house provides excellent accommodation including an elegant double reception room with doors through a magnificent extended kitchen/breakfast room, which leads out to a large private south facing garden. The upper floors boast a superb master bedroom suite with dressing room and luxurious en suite bathroom, a family bathroom, four further double bedrooms and a shower room.

The property also benefits from a superb office/garden house and off street parking. Freehold. Sole Agents.

BATTERSEA: 020 7228 9292 sales.bat@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Time to celebrate our union of 16 London offices.

Find out how our network of offices works together to find you the very best buyer.

When we first opened in Notting Hill, Queen Victoria was 37 years old.

She dedicated herself to the nation for 63 years. Some of our dedicated team have been with us for some time, too!

experienced sales negotiators work across our network of 16 offices... ...to hunt down the perfect buyer on your behalf.

Westmoreland Road SW13 £1,999,999 This stunning family house boasts a lovely front reception room with bay windows and a modern kitchen opening into the dining room and living area. There is also a further bright open plan reception room leading out to a large south facing garden, four double bedrooms (one en suite), a modern family bathroom and off street parking for two cars. Freehold. Sole Agents.

“ You have been an amazing support and a great adviser!

To be honest, I trust you’re taking care of my interests without trying to make a profit. I really appreciate this, you’re quite unique!”

A happy seller and buyer

BARNES: 020 8563 8333 sales.bar@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Balham

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Hammersmith

Mayfair

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Holland Park

North Kensington

Battersea

Earls Court

Kensington

Notting Hill

Brook Green

Fulham

Little Venice

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Broadhinton Road SW4 £865,000

Dagnan Road SW12 £799,000

This superb house has been thoughtfully renovated throughout. The property comprises a double reception room, a cloakroom and an impressive kitchen/dining room with doors leading out to a south facing garden, a master bedroom, a second double bedroom, a single bedroom/study and a family bathroom. Freehold. Sole Agents.

This terraced house offers two reception rooms, a kitchen/dining room, four bedrooms, a family bathroom, shower room and a private patio garden. The property also benefits from a large loft, cellar and side return with the potential to extend (planning consent has been given for the extension by the council). Freehold. Sole Agents.

CLAPHAM: 020 7501 3666 sales.bal@marshandparsons.co.uk

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

Dinsmore Road SW12 £749,950

Carminia Road SW17 £580,000

This spacious end of terrace house boasts a large reception room, an eat-in kitchen leading through to a conservatory and out to a private garden. The upper floors boast a master bedroom, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property also has potential to extend (subject to planning permission). Freehold. Sole Agents.

This recently refurbished property boasts bright open plan entertaining space with a fitted kitchen, which leads out to private decked garden, a master bedroom with fitted wardrobes, a second double bedroom and a bathroom. Carminia Road is a quiet oneway street which runs between Ritherdon Road and Elmfield Road. Sole Agents.

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

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Larkhall Rise SW17 ÂŁ1,600,000 This substantial five bedroom Victorian family house is located in the heart of Clapham Old Town. The property comprises a double reception room leading through to a superb kitchen/family/dining room, a front garden and a partially decked rear garden extending to over 40ft. The bedroom accommodation comprises a master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, four further bedrooms and two stunning family bathrooms. Freehold. Sole Agents.

CLAPHAM: 020 7501 3666 sales.clp@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Balham

Chelsea

Hammersmith

Mayfair

Barnes

Clapham

Holland Park

North Kensington

Battersea

Earls Court

Kensington

Notting Hill

Brook Green

Fulham

Little Venice

Pimlico

Time to celebrate local know-how.

One knows one’s locality.

And because one lives, works and is passionate about our area, one knows exactly whose looking to rent a property – just like yours.

Established in 1856.

The first rules for croquet were registered the year we started.

We’ve been going through the hoops to build strong relationships with landlords ever since.

The same year we first opened our doors... ...was a year for awards.

Queen Victoria awarded the first Victoria Cross.

Last year, was an awardwinning year for us, too.

The Negotiator’s ‘National Lettings Agency of the Year’ and ‘Overall Supreme Agency of the Year’, to name just two.

“Our flat had been on the market with another agent, we never thought we would sell the place. It was a great relief to see your team selling it with genuine enthusiasm.

Not only did they bring the buyers in, we got a really good price.”

A delighted recent seller

Ranelagh Avenue SW13 £1,120 per week A rare family home located in the heart of Barnes, This well proportioned ‘Lion House’ boasts a spacious reception room with built-in storage, a modern eat-in kitchen with separate utility room, a second reception room to rear leading out to a private garden, four bedrooms and three bathrooms.

BARNES: 020 8563 8333 lets.bar@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Winsham Grove SW11 £995 per week

The Chase SW4 £575 per week

This wonderful family house is superbly located close to Clapham South and Clapham Common. The accommodation is presented in excellent decorative order and offers fantastic living/entertaining space over three floors, comprising a double reception room, a kitchen, five bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Arranged over the raised ground floor of a period conversion, this property boasts an exceptionally spacious reception/dining room, a modern kitchen, three double bedrooms, a large bathroom and secured gated parking. The property is ideally located for the amenities of Clapham Old Town.

BATTERSEA: 020 7228 9292 lets.bat@marshandparsons.co.uk

CLAPHAM: 020 7501 3666 lets.clp@marshandparsons.co.uk

Broomwood Road SW11 £525 per week

Dinsmore Road SW12 £475 per week

Presented in excellent order throughout this apartment boasts a bright reception room, an eat-in kitchen with ample storage, two double bedrooms, a bathroom and third single room/study. The property is situated moments from Clapham Common and provides easy access to Northcote Road and Clapham South.

This immaculate Victorian home is presented in fantastic condition. The property offers a contemporary eat-in kitchen, a large reception room, a master bedroom with en suite, two further good size bedrooms and family bathroom. Located moments from Clapham South tube station

BATTERSEA: 020 7228 9292 lets.bat@marshandparsons.co.uk

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

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Beechmore Road SW11 £2,250,000 Freehold A substantial, immaculately presented family house in one of north Battersea’s most popular roads, just off Prince of Wales Drive, moments from Battersea Park.

Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and dressing area, 4 further bedrooms, Family bathroom, Study, Reception room, Extended Kitchen/ breakfast room, Cloakroom, Cellar, West-facing garden.

Battersea Park Sales 020 7720 8077 battpksales@dng.co.uk

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North Chelsea Fulham Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush

Kensington South Kensington Notting Hill Pimlico & Westminster

South Balham Battersea Battersea Park Clapham Southside

East Putney West Putney Southfields & Earlsfield

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West Hill Road SW18 ÂŁ1,500,000 Freehold A wonderful opportunity to purchase an immaculate semi-detached family home, beautifully presented throughout with a cellar and large private garden.

5 bedrooms, En-suite bathroom, Further bathroom & shower, Reception room, Kitchen, Dining room, Conservatory, Cloakroom, Off-street parking.

East Putney Sales 020 8788 3000 putneysales@dng.co.uk

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Combemartin Road SW18 £1,250,000 Freehold

Bendemeer Road SW15 £1,175,000 Freehold

A superb detached family house with spacious accommodation situated close to Southfields village centre.

This delightful and well presented family house is located on this smart river road ideally placed for the facilities of Putney High Street.

5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Reception room, Dining room, Kitchen, Study, Cellar, Garden, Off-street parking, Further scope for extension (STPP).

5 bedrooms, Bathroom, En-suite shower room, Double reception room, Harvey Jones kitchen/breakfast room, Cloakroom, West-facing garden.

Southfields Sales 020 8874 8822 sthfldssales@dng.co.uk

West Putney Sales 020 8785 6666 wputneysales@dng.co.uk

Shandon Road SW4 £999,950 Freehold

Elborough Road SW18 £799,950 Freehold

Recently refurbished by the current owners to a very high standard and boasting a range of modern fittings is this impressive five bedroom property.

A superb and beautifully presented house situated in the ever popular Southfields grid.

Master bedroom with en-suite shower room, 4 further bedrooms, Bathroom, Shower room, Cloakroom, Reception room, Kitchen/family room, Garden.

4 double bedrooms, Further bedroom, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, Kitchen/breakfast room, Downstairs cloakroom, Garden.

Clapham South Side Sales 020 8675 4400 clapsthsales@dng.co.uk

Southfields Sales 020 8874 8822 sthfldssales@dng.co.uk

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North Chelsea Fulham Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush

Kensington South Kensington Notting Hill Pimlico & Westminster

South Balham Battersea Battersea Park Clapham Southside

East Putney West Putney Southfields & Earlsfield

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Telferscot Road SW12 £750,000 Freehold

Lavender Walk SW11 £650,000 Freehold

Set in the sought-after Hyde Farm Estate on a quiet road is this well presented house.

4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, En-suite shower room, Reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Conservatory, Landscaped garden, Tooting Bec Common nearby.

This highly unique Mews House, is located on this quiet street in the heart of Battersea, within a stone’s throw of Clapham Junction.

Balham Sales 020 8673 0191 balhamsales@dng.co.uk

Battersea Sales 020 7924 2000 battsales@dng.co.uk

Orbel Street SW11 £649,950 Freehold

Park Hill SW4 £599,999 Share of Freehold

An exciting opportunity to purchase this freehold house, currently arranged as two flats.

A new build house which has just finished construction boasting open-plan living with three bedrooms.

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, Cloakroom, Garden.

3 bedrooms, En-suite shower room, Family bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Cloakroom, Garden.

Battersea Park Sales 020 7720 8077 battpksales@dng.co.uk

Clapham South Side Sales 020 8675 4400 clapsthsales@dng.co.uk

3 double bedrooms, Shower room, Open-plan kitchen/reception room, Study.

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Bolingbroke Grove SW11 £550,000 Leasehold

Badminton Road SW12 £550,000 Share of Freehold

With a wonderful balance of living and entertaining space, this light and bright flat has open aspect views across Wandsworth Common.

Set on a sought-after road in the ‘Nightingale Triangle’ is this purpose built maisonette.

2 bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Open-plan kitchen.

4 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Cloakroom, Reception room, Galley kitchen, Garden.

Battersea Sales 020 7924 2000 battsales@dng.co.uk

Balham Sales 020 8673 0191 balhamsales@dng.co.uk

Eaton House SW11 £499,950 Leasehold

Canford Road SW11 £499,950 Share of Freehold

A fantastic opportunity to purchase this well presented four bedroom flat set over the third and fourth floors of this popular gated purpose built block.

4 bedrooms, Shower room, Reception room, Kitchen, Roof terrace (not demised), Lift, Resident Porter, Parking Space, River views.

This spacious, light and bright flat is located on the first and second floors of this mid terrace period property and is close to Clapham Junction mainline station.

2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Open-plan kitchen, Dining area, Utility room, Storage.

Battersea Park Sales 020 7720 8077 battpksales@dng.co.uk

Battersea Sales 020 7924 2000 battsales@dng.co.uk

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North Chelsea Fulham Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush

Kensington South Kensington Notting Hill Pimlico & Westminster

South Balham Battersea Battersea Park Clapham Southside

East Putney West Putney Southfields & Earlsfield

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Weiss Road SW15 £499,950 Share of Freehold

Wimbledon Park Road SW18 £499,950 Share of Freehold

This well located two bedroom flat can be found on this residential road, ideally placed for the facilities of Putney High Street and the Lower Richmond Road.

A beautifully presented garden flat in this attractive period property, close to the junction with West Hill Road.

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, (1 en-suite), Reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Split-level.

2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Dining/sun room, Kitchen, 73ft garden.

West Putney Sales 020 8785 6666 wputneysales@dng.co.uk

Southfields Sales 020 8874 8822 sthfldssales@dng.co.uk

Kings Avenue SW4 £499,000 Freehold

Putney Bridge Road SW18 £440,000 Share of Freehold

A unique opportunity to purchase this three bedroom family home requiring modernisation.

A well balanced and sensibly planned Edwardian purpose built maisonette with double reception room, ideally situated on Putney Bridge Road.

3 bedrooms, Bathroom with separate cloakroom, Reception room, Dining room, Kitchen, Conservatory, Garden.

2 double bedrooms (one en-suite), Bathroom, En-suite shower room, Double reception room, Kitchen, Roof terrace, Storage into Eaves.

Clapham South Side Sales 020 8675 4400 clapsthsales@dng.co.uk

East Putney Sales 020 8788 3000 putneysales@dng.co.uk

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Salcott Road SW11 £1,100 per week Unfurnished

Manchuria Road SW11 £995 per week Unfurnished

A stunning four bedroom family home ideally located for local schools and within easy walking distance to Clapham Junction station.

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), Kitchen/breakfast room, Family room, Reception room, Cellar, Paved garden.

A beautiful family home conveniently located just off Clapham Common and within easy walking distance to Clapham South station and well situated for local schools.

5 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Double reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Cloakroom, Laundry room, Patio garden.

Battersea Lettings 020 7924 2002 battlettings@dng.co.uk

Battersea Lettings 020 7924 2002 battlettings@dng.co.uk

Abbeville Road SW4 £950 per week Unfurnished

Candahar Road SW11 £650 per week Unfurnished

A fantastic family home which offers great entertaining space and is located in the heart of the Abbeville Village.

This fantastic three bedroom house on Candahar Road would be ideal for a couple or young family.

4 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Shower room, Cloakroom, Double reception room, Kitchen/dining room, Cellar, South-facing garden.

3 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Cloakroom, Double reception room, Kitchen, Patio garden.

Clapham South Lettings 020 8675 0888 clapsthlets@dng.co.uk

Battersea Park Lettings 020 7498 5243 battpklets@dng.co.uk

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North Chelsea Fulham Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush

Kensington South Kensington Notting Hill Pimlico & Westminster

South Balham Battersea Battersea Park Clapham Southside

East Putney West Putney Southfields & Earlsfield

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Weimar Street SW15 £610 per week Unfurnished

Ashen Grove SW19 £550 per week Unfurnished

A superb modern town house presented in immaculate condition throughout.

3 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 2 bathrooms, Kitchen, Roof terrace, Balcony, Off-street parking, Secure development, Available now.

An extremely well presented four bedroom family house with a south-facing garden in the popular Southfields Grid within a few minutes walk of Wimbledon Park Underground station.

4 bedrooms, Bathroom, Shower room, Double reception room, Open-plan kitchen, Garden.

Putney Lettings 020 8788 3333 putneylets@dng.co.uk

Southfields Lettings 020 8874 8844 southfieldslettings@dng.co.uk

Park Hill SW4 £370 per week Furnished

Warriner Gardens SW11 £350 per week Furnished/Unfurnished/Part Furnished

A spacious two double bedroom flat which is extremely light throughout.

A lovely one bedroom property in a fantastic location on one of the most popular roads in Battersea moments from the park.

2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Parking space, Furnished.

1 double bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen/breakfast room, Reception room, Dry cellar, Patio garden.

Clapham South Lettings 020 8675 0888 clapsthlets@dng.co.uk

Battersea Park Lettings 020 7498 5243 battpklets@dng.co.uk

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All that jazz American jazz singer Stacey Kent and her band performed at St Luke’s Church Clapham as part of a concert series backed by local sponsors, including John Thorogood estate agency.

Adding an extra afternoon concert before her evening performance to meet demand, she filled the church with numbers from her best-selling Blue Note album RaconteMoi. Her husband Jim Tomlinson played tenor saxophone.

Anne Stagg, John Thorogood lettings manager, said: “We were thrilled to support Stacey and her band at such a local venue. Local residents could hardly believe she was performing right here on their doorstep.”

Other world-class musicians are lined up for the concerts organised by St Luke’s Music Society. Visit www.slms.org. uk for more information.

Stacey Kent and her husband Jim, left, after the Clapham concert with local jazz musician and long-time friend Dominic Alldis

Celebrating with champagne and cupcakes Jacksons Estate Agents greeted the locals with champagne and cup cakes to celebrate the opening of their new boutique office at 22 Bellevue Road. From a total of eight offices, Jacksons now have six within a mile radius of Wandsworth Common.

Sales manager Philip Agius, who has lived and worked in the area for 25 years, and his team staged a launch event featuring balloons, chocolate cupcakes and competitions for children, and champagne and canapés for the grown-ups.

“The whole day was tremendous fun and the event gave us an opportunity to meet many old friends and acquaintances in the area, as well as many new faces,” said Philip. (Tel: 020 8672 9077.)

Flowers for Four Weddings and a Diamond Jubilee Festival Floral designer Simon Lycett, Chelsea Gold winner who supplied flowers for the Beckhams’ wedding and the movie Four Weddings and a Funeral, will be creating the main display at the Diamond Jubilee Flower Festival in St Mary’s Church, Barnes.

Designer Penny Penton, pictured, is creating the Jubilee Crown of willow cut and donated by the London Wetlands Centre. Four local primary schools are among the others taking part in the event from June 13 to 16.

Picture by Nicole Nodlan

Good food, music and community spirit is on offer at the Cleaver Square Fete in Kennington on Sunday May 27. Sponsored by Winkworth estate agents for the past eight years, the event raises thousands of pounds annually for local charities and organisations.

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h Kellyzee to boost sales

Marathon runners Spencer and Sophie raise £3000 for charity

With 13 years of property industry experience, Kellyzee Botley is aiming to increase sales at the Battersea office of estate agents Living London.

“Selling property is the easy part, with our properties for sale flying off the shelf. The company has brought me in to help generate the properties to sell to meet the demand we have,” said Kellyzee, who joins the branch as sales manager. She previously worked for companies in London, Kent and Sussex.

They go the extra mile for their customers, and they ran the 26.2 miles of this year’s London Marathon to raise almost £3000 for Children with Cancer.

Spencer Cushing, associate director of John D Wood & Co South Kensington, and Sophie Poland, assistant manager of Battersea office, ran together for the charity and finished the course in a time of 4 hours 18 minutes.

Both are fairly experienced marathon runners. “We’re thrilled to have raised a four-figure sum for such a great cause,” said Sophie.

development opportunity Building on garage plot A detached Victorian house in Bellevue Village has planning permission to build another family house alongside on the plot currently used as a garage and storeroom. Or you could extend the existing house to create a single double-fronted property.

The current house in Althorp Road has 2970 sq ft of space arranged as five bedrooms, two bathrooms, two receptions, kitchen and breakfast room, conservatory and garden cellar. The rear garden is 65ft long, and there’s off-street parking for two cars at the front.

Planning consent offers a development opportunity to create a family house of almost 3240 sq ft. Althorp Road runs between Bellevue Road – with its shops and restaurants overlooking Wandsworth Common – and Nottingham Road. Nearest transport is at Wandsworth Common mainline station.

Althorp Road, Wandsworth SW18, guide price £2.75m, John D Wood & Co 020 8871 3033

Mayor cuts the blue ribbon at Balham office official opening Mayor of Wandsworth Jane Cooper cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of the new Samuel Estates office in Balham town centre at 45 Bedford Hill.

Managing director Nick Samuel said: “Our philosophy has always been to combine local knowledge with a high degree of customer care, so it’s a measure of our success that we can expand in what, for some, has been a period of retrenchment in a tough market.”

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Jacksons enjoy success at prestigious Estate Agents ‘Oscars’ DELIGHTED Tony McVeigh has heaped praise on staff at Jacksons after they scooped FOUR prestigious awards at the glitzy Estate Agents ‘Oscars’.

Mr McVeigh, Managing Director of South West London’s leading independent estate agents, said he was thrilled at the success at the 9th annual ESTAS (Estate and Letting Agent Awards).

TV property expert Phil Spencer was on hand to dish out the most-coveted trophies in the residential property sector to Jacksons executives at the awards ceremony staged at the Hilton Park Lane.

Mr McVeigh said: “It was terrific effort by the entire Jacksons team and to be rewarded with four awards was absolutely brilliant. It is no more than the team deserves and I couldn’t be happier.

“Remember, these awards are the only customer-voted awards for estate agents in the UK, the rest are awarded by panels. It is especially pleasing to note we have enjoyed this success purely on customer feedback.”

“It speaks volumes that clients – buyers, sellers, tenants and landlords – chose to trumpet our business.

“It’s a simple recipe, really. We value our relationship with our clients and this is demonstrated by the hard work, diligence and total professionalism we deliver.

Those key ingredients are essential and we strive daily to maintain that level of service.”

Phil Spencer said Jacksons’ achievements were of great value within the industry. He said: “The ESTAS are the most important and valuable awards in our industry. An ESTA is not an easy accolade to pick up, to win one requires a lot of hard work, over a very long period of time.”

Director Simon Scott admitted he was chuffed when it was announced that Jacksons had received 15 nominations for the ESTAS 2012– and was doubly delighted when the gongs kept coming on the big day.

“It’s the most nominations we’ve had and we were excited at the prospect of winning an award but to win four was simply

Jacksons honours’ list Best Estate Agent London (South) – Gold Award (Battersea) Best Estate Agent London (South) – Bronze Award (Earlsfield) Best Letting Agent London (South), Silver Award (Balham) Best Small Letting Chain (UK) – Bronze Award.

fantastic. The Jacksons team should take a pat on the back.

“I am particularly proud of the Battersea office receiving the gold award for the Best Estate Agent London (South). I know the staff in our office in Battersea very much see this award as being a catalyst to bigger and better things and while, of course, they will enjoy the achievement they won’t rest on their laurels in any way.”

Simon Brown, organiser of the awards which were attended by more than 500 agents, said Jacksons should be proud of their success. He said: “Once again the ESTAS was a magnificent occasion and those who won awards must take huge pride. Shortlisted agents were there because their clients rate them amongst the best in the business so to win is the ultimate accolade.

“Whatever the reason, it’s an inspiring occasion because winning an ESTA is a culmination of many months of hard work, and the reaction from winners on the day says it all.”

Simon Scott, Jacksons Director collecting the award for best small chain lettings

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REFURBISHMENT

Going underground to create light and space Light wells in the wooden decking illuminate the subterranean family room in a lower ground floor excavated to fill the entire footprint of the house and garden.

The underground retreat, which includes a plant room and an extra bedroom, forms part of the major refurbishment programme by the current owners of a house in Carmalt Gardens, Putney. The work increased total living space from 2500 to more than 3600 sq ft.

On the ground floor, the newly created contemporary kitchen and breakfast room opens out into the 35ft west-facing rear garden that rests on the family room below. The property backs directly onto Putney Lawn Tennis Club, founded in 1879 and the second oldest lawn tennis club in the world, and has views of all the action on the club’s seven synthetic grass courts and three acrylic courts.

A ground floor reception is linked to the kitchen and breakfast room, and the extended house offers a total of six bedrooms, including the first floor master with en suite bathroom. There are also three shower rooms.

Carmalt Gardens stands on the site of the Rev William Carmalt’s boarding school for ‘young men principally designed for the public schools and the learned professions’, an establishment that ran from

1802 to the 1850s. The 1851 census lists the Rev Edward Trimmer (Carmalt’s successor), four assistant masters (two Classics, one Maths and one French), 44 resident pupils aged from seven to 16, and 11 servants.

Carmalt Gardens was given its name in 1886 and residents of the day were classed as ‘well-to-do’.

By Bob Stonebridge Carmalt Gardens, Putney SW15, £2.25m, Warren 020 8780 1100

“The house has been totally refurbished by its current owners and includes a dramatic basement conversion that occupies the total plot” Mike Crowther, Warren

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OPPORTUNITY

Hail a new generation Original wood and metal scythes that cut the grass on Barnes Common many years ago were found in the shed. Workmen kept them here in the garden of a Victorian house on Mill Hill.

Three generations of the Russell family have lived in the detached property on the common at Bracken View. Current owner Rita Leaman grew up in the house and is the granddaughter of Robert and Jane Russell, who bought the home in 1916.

As Rita sorted through 96 years’ worth of Russell family belongings, she also discovered a First World War medal and two metal tankards owned by Edward Bingham-Smith, whose sisters Bertha and Amy were live-in companions to her grandmother in the 1950s and 1960s. Now she’s keen to return the heirlooms to the Bingham-Smith family, if anyone knows where they are today.

The 5605 sq ft property is currently arranged as four apartments (plus loft space). Two need total modernisation, or you could convert the property back into a single family dwelling, and you and yours could potentially stay in the home for as long as the Russells.

Mill Hill is part of an architecturally and historically significant collection of houses set in a conservation area. The hurricane of 1780 blew over the original windmill, which was replaced by a tower mill, possibly surrounded by a moat.

Brick-built, the Bracken View house has an exposed timber-framed gable and decorative porch. Many original features have been retained inside, including kitchen dressers, fireplaces, and claw-foot bathtubs.

The west-facing garden is 60ft long.

Bracken View, Mill Hill, Barnes SW13, guide price £2.95m, Savills 020 8939 6900

“This is a rare opportunity to buy an imposing Victorian detached property in a conservation area on Barnes Common” Sandra Carline, Savills Barnes

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New homes update Report by Fiona Creed, Taylor Wimpey regional sales and marketing director At Taylor Wimpey, we’re often asked by customers why they should choose a brand new home over second-hand. It’s a question we’re happy to answer, because we believe it’s very much a no-contest between the two.

While it may once have been the case that homebuyers had to pay a premium for buying brand new, that’s no longer true today. Across South London, Taylor Wimpey homes are always competitively priced compared with their second-hand equivalents.

Another advantage of buying brand new is the help that’s now available from homebuilders to offset the cost of the purchase – and that’s something you certainly don’t get with a previously-owned property.

Taylor Wimpey offers a range of incentives to suit buyers in all circumstances, such as help with deposits and assistance with selling a home for those with a property to sell.

Most housebuilders also offer a choice of Government-backed schemes such as FirstBuy, which enables first-time buyers to purchase selected homes for 80 per cent of their price, and the newly-launched NewBuy initiative, which is exclusive to new-build properties and gives first-time buyers and current homeowners access to 95 per cent mortgages – a rare opportunity in today’s climate of austerity.

And it’s not just value for money that gives brand new homes the edge over second-hand. Anyone who’s ever purchased an older property will know that it’s very rare that they don’t require some sort of maintenance or repair work, whether that’s replacing a gaudy bathroom suite or fixing major structural damage.

With a brand new home, there are none of these issues to worry about as each property offers a completely fresh canvas for the purchaser to make their own. Taylor Wimpey customers can choose from a range of interior options that are professionally fitted before they’ve been handed the keys, and each property has the added security of a two-year housebuilder warranty and a 10-year NHBC guarantee.

New homes are also built to be far more energyefficient than older properties, offering big savings on utility bills.

It’s for these reasons that Taylor Wimpey developments across South London continue to prove as popular as ever. The borough of Wandsworth is currently a particular hot-spot, with our 130 Garratt Lane development selling well off-plan and new sites in Osiers Road, Wandsworth, and Old Devonshire Road, Balham, coming soon.

Top: 130 Garratt Lane, Wandsworth (artist’s impression), one-bed apartments from £269,995, twobed from £339,995, Taylor Wimpey 0845 026 5015

Looking to buy or sell a new build?

Talk to the SW experts.

BALHAM BATTERSEA EARLSFIELD

STREATHAM TOOTING PUTNEY – Opening Summer 2012

WANDSWORTH WANDSWORTH COMMON WIMBLEDON

www.jacksonsestateagents.com

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High-spec regeneration in Lewisham Housing provider Family Mosaic has launched its new energy-efficient development at Central Park, Lewisham, a regeneration project set to create 1200 high-spec apartments over the next six years.

All homes will include integrated oven, hob, extractor fan, fridge freezer and washing machine, as well as the option of tailored furniture packs by David Phillips.

Coloured, semi-glazed balconies will provide outside space.

A district heating system will supply heating and hot water to the environmentally friendly homes.

Solar panels on the roofs will help power the lifts and communal lighting, adding to the scheme’s green credentials.

Additional environmental measures include green roofing to provide a sound habitat for flora and fauna.

You can buy designated parking spaces with selected apartments, and cycle parking is free for all.

Central Park, Lewisham SE13, one-bed apartments from £179,950, two-beds from £245,000, three-beds from £295,000, Savills 020 7089 3917

Latest phase of the Chelsea Bridge Wharf development offers one and two-bedroom apartments boasting sleek kitchens and bathrooms with luxury fixtures and fittings.

Many of the apartments have a private balcony or terrace, and off-street parking is available at extra cost. Chelsea Bridge Wharf is close to the bars, restaurants and boutiques on trendy King’s Road, and the nearest stations are Sloane Square and Queenstown Road.

Chelsea Bridge Wharf, Battersea SW8, £540,000 to £1,21m, Foxtons New Homes 020 7973 2020

MEWS-LIKE DEVELOPMENT Like a private mews, secluded Park Row is a no-throughroad development of three-bedroom townhouses that offers contemporary style and architecture with private gardens and garaged off-street parking.

The houses in Clapham Park are close to the attractions of Clapham Common Southside and Kings Avenue, and the nearest tube station is Clapham South, on the Northern Line.

Park Row, Clapham Park, Clapham SW4, £550,000 to £575,000, Foxtons New Homes 020 7973 2020

Calm down on Putney Square Putney Square development, set around attractive communal gardens with calming water features, offers a concierge service, car club, and a residents-only fitness suite.

Many apartments have outdoor space with impressive views, bright reception rooms, plenty of living and entertaining space, and kitchens equipped with integrated modern appliances. Bathrooms and en suites feature designer fittings of white and chrome.

Exchange Shopping Centre and its cafes and restaurants are nearby on Putney High Street, and Richmond Park and Kew Gardens will keep outdoor enthusiasts busy. Local transport links include East Putney tube (District Line) and Putney station (National Rail), and bus routes running through Fulham, Chelsea and Knightsbridge.

Putney Square, Putney SW15, £369,000 to £1,250,000, Foxtons New Homes 020 7973 2020

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THE TANYARD

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The Tanyard, London SE1 A bespoke development of just seventeen, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments.

Each finished to the highest standard.

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Own a unique place in British histOry A stunning collection of spacious luxury two and three bedroom apartments within an exceptional Grade I Listed building.

Residents’ facilities include two acres of private gardens, gymnasium, commuter coach service, secure basement car parking, on site Estate Manager and wine cellar.

With over 75% sold, please call 020 3004 4112 or email roehampton.house@stjames.co.uk to arrange a viewing of the two superbly appointed show apartments.

Prices from ÂŁ1,300,000.

www.roehamptonhouse.co.uk Proud to be a member of the Berkeley Group of companies.

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ART DECO TOURS ELTHAM PALACE AND GARDENS

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NEW ELIZABETHAN DEBUTANTE BALL WINDMILL ON THE COMMON

With increasing demand for unmodernised properties we can offer you a personalized service and an interesting range of properties.

Our 10 years experience and reputation should make us your first choice for buying and selling unmodernised properties.

Every day we are working hard to find unmodenised property for sale in London.

RACE FOR LIFE BATTERSEA PARK

The founder of Unmod London brings you the latest...

TUES MAY 29 Admire interiors reflecting 1930s high fashion. Learn about art deco and the Courtaulds, who built the house. Adults £3 plus site entrance fee.

FRI JUNE 1 Celebrate 1953 and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with a three-course dinner and a show by Pilotlight Theatre, followed by music and dancing. Tickets £49.95.

WED JUNE 13 Walk, jog or run the 5k course around the park to help beat cancer. Race starts 7pm. Entry fee £14.99 adults, £10 girls under 16, boys under 12 can run too.

ANDY WARHOL: THE PORTFOLIOS DULWICH PICTURE GALLERY

JUNE 20 – SEPT 16 Showcasing the pop art master’s silk-screen technique. Includes iconic images of Muhammad Ali and Marilyn Monroe. Tickets £10, seniors £8, concessions £5.

WIMBLEDON VILLAGE FAIR WIMBLEDON COMMON SOUTH SIDE

SAT JUNE 23 Wimbledon Guild of Social Welfare’s biggest fundraiser of the year: 200 stalls, food, village fun, dog and horse shows, live entertainment. Free admission.

We were invited by Grand Design Live show this month to be on their ‘ask an expert panel’ Visitors to the 9 day event were able to book a free consultation to discuss their development project as well as tips on how to find and maximise value.

It is always fun to meet new and aspiring developers and rewarding to advise and pass on our experience in this specialist market place. We’d like to extend this opportunity to all readers of Property Review South,

Unmodern ised 2 flat developm ent opport unity on the’ He aver estate ’ SW17’ reg ister with u s for more d etails’

so If you are looking to buy or sell do call us 020 7223 3338 or visit us at our office at 11 Webbs Road SW11 1XJ (parallel to Northcote Road) for a free consultation.

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Email South with details of your local event: alisonhurcombe@propertyreviewsouth.co.uk

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Jonathan Dyson Agent

Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth Position

Sales Manager

Currently available...

Balham grove SW12 (Pictured above). Mentioned last month now available – Developers dream a freehold development opportunity with established use as four flats now requiring complete modernisation.

With scope to extend on all floors including a loft conversion this type of opportunity is rare to be found in this location so close to Balham.

Asking price £875,000.

And over in Wimbledon (Pictured

below). Unmodernised freehold – A fantastic opportunity to modernise and extend this detached house in a lovely road in Wimbledon. With scope for some 5,000 sq. ft this property has planning consent for 2 storey extensions, full basement and roof extensions. With a large garden to the rear and scope for off street parking for several cars to the front, all options to create your dream family home. Asking price £2,150,000.

Where do you live?

Between the Commons.

What and where was your first London home?

A three-bedroom house in Little India (in need of a lot of work).

Dine in, take away, or cook at home?

Cook at home.

Beer, wine or cocktails?

Wine, preferably cold and white.

Favourite open space in London?

Richmond Park at weekends early in the morning, before the hordes arrive.

Aside from property, what’s your most expensive purchase?

My wife, my children and my car (not necessarily in that order).

Football, rugby or cricket?

Rugby, although skiing is my real passion.

Pop, rock or classic?

80s New Romantic.

Beach bum or culture vulture?

Culture vulture long weekends, beach bum holidays.

The Apprentice or The Voice?

Silent Witness.

Last book you read?

Ian Botham’s autobiography.

What is your guiltiest pleasure?

Steak tartare.

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Perfect harmony A south London musician has created a pitch-perfect harmonious home, says Cheryl Markosky Buying a corner house in a prominent position initially made life a bit tricky for professional cellist Chris Grist.

On a very noticeable plot, locals were understandably concerned about his proposed extension to the dark and dingy Victorian end-of-terrace on Ramsden Road, Balham.

“The planned extension was to jut out into the side garden and would be visible from the pavement, so there were some negative comments to the first planning application that was put in,” explains Grist, 40.

To smooth troubled waters, Grist had a useful dialogue with a helpful conservation officer at Wandsworth Council, who was positive about what could be done to bring the period house – where nothing had been done for four decades – to life, as well as enhance the street scene. Grist adds that his ‘inspirational architect’ Matthew Heywood also contributed a great deal to the process.

“He came up with a fantastic, but subtle, extension with incredible glass windows and a glass roof that added space and light,” says Grist, who adds that the whole place was gutted, the pebble dashing expelled from the façade, front door moved, and floors levelled before the first brick for the extension was laid.

A third project for Grist (the first two were a side extension added to a flat between the Commons, and gutting a Victorian house and converting the loft), this is by far the biggest, and the first where he’s created extra square footage. Digging out a huge basement under the side garden and rear addition with 2.7 metre ceilings has enabled Grist to add a study, cinema, utility room, wine cellar and nanny flat with separate entrance.

Along with the five bedrooms over the first and second floors, a roof terrace and a ground floor double reception room leading into an airy kitchen and breakfast room, a family-friendly home has emerged.

“Now with all the glass, as soon as you open the big oversize front pivot door you can see right through to the back of the garden,” says Grist. His acupuncturist wife Zoe, also 40, and children Joshua, four, and Imogen, two, also enjoy being able to easily step outside though glass sliding doors that open onto the garden.

The success of this scheme is down to good planning. Grist says he spent more than a year tweaking the floor plans, which meant he didn’t need to change a single thing throughout the building

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process. “The project was on schedule within a couple of weeks, which saved a lot of hassle and money.” Grist’s job was sourcing materials, providing him with a clear vision of how the house would look.

Now it’s time to move onto the next project, with Grist on the hunt for the next rundown property to revive. “My son will certainly be up for it. When we walk past building sites, he asks: ‘Shall we look and see if those builders are doing a good job?’”

Ramsden Road, Balham SW12, £2.65 million, Hamptons International Clapham 020 7498 8686

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When it comes to selling your home

Wandsworth: Victorian semi on the Common in Routh Road, part of an elite group known as the Toast Rack.

John Thorogood 020 7228 7474

the burbs

£2,995,000

We’re a cut above the rest Walton-on-Thames: Refurbished and rebuilt mansion on three-quarters of an acre. Five bedrooms, five receptions.

John D Wood & Co 01932 842323

the sticks

£2.95m

133 Lordship Lane, Dulwich, London SE22 8HX

Amersham: Grand six-bed house, completed in 2002, on 3.28 acres in the village of Coleshill. Orchard and pond.

Savills 01494 725636

020 8693 8000 www.propertyin.com

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WINCHESTER WHITE

Landlords are given cause to keep smiling For four long years now, barely a day goes by where we are not reminded of the plight of the UK property market. The downturn has at one point or another had an impact on practically every aspect of the market and everybody knows somebody with a property horror story. However; for one section of the market at least, things are looking in very good shape indeed, because there has never been a better time to be a landlord.

Agent’s applicant boxes are brimming with professional would-be first time buyers, unable to pull together a deposit to buy and who are preparing themselves to be renting long term, longer than any generation that has ever been before them. Great news once again for Landlords because with favourable interest rates available as well, mortgage repayments are low as the competition ensures the rent levels are ever increasing.

Another great thing for landlords has been the resulting effect this has had on the agents. Though competition in this market has always been tough, in lettings it’s getting busier and even more competitive.

With lots of agents on the street, and all them with busy applicant boxes, it has never been more important for agents to turn their attention to quality of service.

Alex Winchester of Winchester White Estate Agents on Wimbledon Hill Road says that new agents are opening on the street all the time, and this level of choice can only be a fantastic thing for landlords and our profession. Though having worked in the area now for over seven years himself, Winchester says that there has been a tangible up-shift over the last eighteen months of landlord’s requirement for more than just a good rent and a professional tenant. Landlords are demanding much more from their agents.

Winchester realised when he began Winchester White two years ago that it is no longer enough these days, just to have an office on the high street. You have to go the extra mile for your client and you have to be able to demonstrate that the quality of your product is represented through every stage of your service.

The client has to be able to understand the full value of using your agency; otherwise they will simply go elsewhere. We set out to work closely with and garner the trust of our clients in the hope of working with them for many years’.

If you’re interested in renting your home, please contact Alex directly for a valuation on 07919 055 001.

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moneytip STUDY YOUR OPTIONS TO FIX Several lenders now offer hybrid mortgages, parttracker and part-fix, allowing you to make the most of the low base rate environment before switching to the fixed element when rates are anticipated to rise. The benefit is that the fixed rate is known from day one.

This differs from lenders who allow borrowers to ‘drop-lock’ or ‘switch-fix’ into whatever fixed rate product is available at the time. Although the lender will waive any early redemption charge, the borrower may have to pay an additional product fee.

Following recent headlines of ‘sticky’ inflation through 2012 and a potential base rate rise, borrowers should look at available options should they wish to fix at a later date.

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Mark Harris, SPF Private Clients

BETTER SURVEYS BRING A GLIMMER OF HOPE HSBC is to increase the maximum loan-tovalue available on its mortgages for new-build properties from 75 per cent to 85 per cent, as its head of lending suggested the market was shaping up with better surveying practices producing more stable valuations.

Martijn van der Heijden also reported that the first three months of 2012 was HSBC’s strongest quarter of mortgage lending ever, albeit from a low base. Van der Heijden attributed its increased lending partly to the hikes in standard variable rate loans implemented by a raft of lenders including Halifax, which boosted HSBC’s mortgage lending by 30 per cent on the previous quarter. Looking ahead, Van der Heijden also said he definitely saw a “glimmer of hope” in the mortgage market.

Not all gloom and doom It may be good news for house hunters, says Duncan Farmer Depressing economic figures have revealed that the British economy is officially in recession. The Office for National Statistics reported last month that the UK economy contracted by 0.2 per cent in the first three months of 2012, following a decline of 0.3 per cent in the final quarter of 2011 – technically pushing us back into recession.

However, Mark Harris of SPF Private Clients, the mortgage broker, says the news is not quite as disastrous as it at first seemed, and that it may be good news for house hunters and mortgage borrowers.

“Before we get too carried away with the doom and gloom, the figures are a preliminary estimate and the figure is likely to be revised upwards,” says Harris. “Other surveys and the job market paint a brighter picture than the GDP estimate. However, it does mean that more quantitative easing is likely to be on the cards and that interest rates will not rise any time soon. While savers will be disappointed, this is good news for mortgage borrowers.”

Harris added, though, that while there has been no move in interest rates, a number of lenders have been raising their standard variable rates regardless.

Current Best Buy Mortgages

Fixed Rates/Hybrid Rate-Tracker followed by Fix

Source: SPF Private Clients Lender

Reversionary Rate

From May 1, about 1.2 million borrowers, including those with Halifax and RBS, will receive a payment shock when their lender raises its SVR. Additionally, in the past month many high street lenders have tightened their lending criteria for interest-only loans, which are popular with high-net-worth borrowers. Many now demand that borrowers put down a deposit of at least 50 per cent of the purchase price and can prove that they have other assets for repaying the capital sum.

Better news is that private banks are happier to grant interest-only loans to borrowers with smaller deposits. And, in any event, there remain good deals on repayment mortgages for borrowers with a clean credit history. One of the lowest, with an interest rate of just 2.29 per cent, is available through HSBC to borrowers who can put down 35 per cent. And for those looking for a bit of long-term certainty, HSBC also has a five-year fixed-rate loan with a rate of just 3.29 per cent – again borrowers need a 35 per cent deposit.

“With other lenders tightening their interest-only criteria, it is important that borrowers review their position by consulting an independent mortgage broker.” says Harris.

HLC

ERC

Product Fee

Exit Fee

60%

n/a

2/1% until 30/06/14. 20% overpayments allowed p.a. without penalty

£1999 Booking Fee

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4.6%

75%

n/a

3% until 30/06/15. 10% overpayments allowerd p.a. without penalty

£195 Booking Fee. £800 Completion Fee

£90

5.79%

5.0%

70%

n/a

5/5/5/4/3% until 31/05/17. 10% overpayments allowerd p.a. without penalty

£195 Booking Fee. £1300 Completion Fee

£90

3.89%

4.0%

70%

n/a

3% until 31/05/17. 10% overpayments allowed p.a. without penalty

£999 Completion Fee

£225

Rate

Until

APR

HSBC

2.54%

Fixed until 30/06/14

3.94%

3.8%

Yorkshire BS

3.14%

Fixed until 30/06/15

4.99%

Chelsea BS

3.49%

Fixed until 31/05/17

Woolwich

3.29% then 4.29%

2.65% over base until 31/05/14 then fixed until 31/05/17

Max. LTV

Notes

Mx loan £1m

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Brits grow more confident demand, as more than half of people said concerns about job security was the main worry facing potential buyers.

Raising enough money for a deposit was the second biggest challenge for 42 per cent of respondents, followed by the availability of mortgages for 30 per cent.

Martin Ellis, housing economist at Halifax, said: “It is encouraging that the level of consumer confidence in the housing market continues to improve, albeit from a very low base. This is consistent with the broad stability that we have been seeing in house prices nationally in recent months.”

Britons are becoming increasingly confident in the outlook for the housing market, according to the latest Halifax housing market confidence tracker.

Nearly 40 per cent of respondents predict that house prices nationally will increase over the next year, almost double the proportion that believe house prices will fall.

Londoners remain the most confident about the prospects for the housing market, followed by people living in the East, the South-West and the South-East.

The survey also showed that economic uncertainty continues to constrain housing

Divide grows

FARMING TODAY A ‘factory farming’ approach to mortgage lending taken by the biggest lenders is putting self-employed borrowers at a disadvantage, according to Brightstar Financial, an intermediary for specialist lending.

Brightstar managing director Rob Jupp said: “Today’s business owner is working in very difficult trading conditions and lenders looking for the usual three years’ accounts are rejecting many good cases simply because of out-ofdate thinking. Cash-flow ebbs and flows mirror the economic turbulence over the past few years, and it stands to reason that historic data more than a year old is not as relevant to calculating affordability as it is in times of greater stability. It is, in many cases, not useful as a reliable guide at the time of application in a fast-moving economy like ours.”

The number of properties selling for more than £2 million-plus hit record levels last year, up by five per cent from a year earlier, but the number of homes selling for more than £5 million jumped by almost a quarter, according to research by Lloyds.

The figures show a growing divide between the super-rich London buyers and the rest of the market – by contrast the number of £1 million properties fell by five per cent – and the fact the wealthiest sector of the market rarely relies on a mortgage whereas buyers of more modest homes are struggling to find a loan.

Suren Thiru, Lloyds TSB’s housing economist, said: “Continued demand from wealthy cash-rich buyers, both from the UK and overseas, as well as limited supply has meant that this segment of the market remains largely immune from the headwinds facing the vast majority of homebuyers.” More than three-quarters of all £2 million-plus sales in 2011 were in London, and more than half of all multi-million pound sales took place in just three boroughs: Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster and Camden.

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

Call SPF Private Clients on

0870 900 7762 for more information

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

spf.co.uk Tracker Rates

Lender

Rate

Until

Reversionary Rate

APR

Max. LTV

HLC

ERC

Product Fee

Exit Fee

Chelsea BS

2.39%

1.89% over base until 31/05/14

5.79%

5.3%

70%

n/a

2% until 31/05/14. 20% overpayments allowed p.a. without penalty

£195 Booking Fee. £1300 Completion Fee

£90

First Direct

2.69%

2.19% over base for for term

2.69%

2.8%

65%

n/a

None

£499 Booking Fee

£149

Mx Loan £1m

Yorkshire BS

2.69%

2.19% over base for until 30/06/14

4.99%

4.70%

75%

n/a

2% until 30/06/14. 10% overpayments allowerd p.a. without penalty

£195 Booking Fee £800 Completion Fee

£90

Offset facility via linked Savings Account

Notes

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Magdalen Road, SW18

Balham 020 8675 6565

Wandsworth Putney Open Summer 2012 020 8875 8899

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

Earlsfield 020 8971 7070

Tooting 020 8767 0522

Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

£1,795,000 Freehold

A substantial semi detached five bedroom family house on the much sought after Magdalen Estate.

• Semi Detached Home • Five Double Bedrooms • Three Luxury Bathrooms • Generous Reception Space • Fully Converted Basement • 70ft South Facing Garden

To arrange a convenient time to view this property, call me direct on 020 8675 6565 or email me on chris.cady@jacksonsestatagents.com

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Balham Park Road, SW12

ÂŁ850,000 Freehold

This rarely available 1930’s semi detached freehold family home comprises spacious accommodation including a reception room, a w/c, a dining room, a modern kitchen, a South West facing rear garden. The first and second floors comprise five bedrooms, a bathroom and shower room.

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Putney Open Summer 2012

Wandsworth 020 8875 8899

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

Earlsfield 020 8971 7070

Tooting 020 8767 0522

Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

Hydethorpe Road, SW12

ÂŁ799,995 Freehold

This charming family home spilt over three floors consists of a reception room, a dining room, an extended kitchen/breakfast room and a South facing garden. To the first floor there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. A large loft completes this desirable property.

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Kirkstall Gardens, SW2

£720,000 Freehold

Located on the hugely desired Telford Park Estate, this stunning four bedroom house has been beautifully refurbished and boasts a tastefully extended kitchen side return and loft space with balcony.

STREATHAM: 020 8677 9900

Newby Street, SW8

£675,000 Freehold

A three storey end of terrace house offering excellent sized accommodation, comprising front reception luxurious family bathroom, three double bedrooms and enviable kitchen breakfast room with concertina doors.

BATTERSEA: 020 7924 2255

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Wandsworth 020 8875 8899

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

Earlsfield 020 8971 7070

Tooting 020 8767 0522

Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

Cambray Road, SW12

£499,950 Share of Freehold

This stunning first floor maisonette comprises a well appointed mezzanine level kitchen/diner, a large reception room, three double bedrooms, two bathrooms and a rear garden.

BALHAM: 020 8675 6565

Tranmere Road, SW18

£469,950 Leasehold

A charming four bedroom split level Period maisonette with direct access to it’s own private garden is offered for sale in one of Earlsfield’s premier residential streets.

EARLSFIELD: 020 8971 7070

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Hardwicks Square, SW18

ÂŁ425,000 Leasehold

A stylish and contemporary two bedroom, two bathroom duplex penthouse apartment offers spacious and well balanced accommodation.

The property also benefits from a balcony and secure underground parking.

WANDSWORTH: 020 8875 8899

Argento Tower, Mapleton Road, SW18

ÂŁ399,950 Leasehold

A two double bedroom, two bathroom contemporary apartment, is situated on the eleventh floor of this modern purpose built block and offers spectacular views across South London and beyond.

WANDSWORTH: 020 8875 8899

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Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

Earlsfield 020 8971 7070

Tooting 020 8767 0522

Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

Worple Road, SW19

ÂŁ375,000 Leasehold

Magnificent Two bedroom Victorian conversion, modern kitchen, high spec bathroom, Off street parking, communal gardens, close proximity to Wimbledon town centre and its many shops and bars.

WIMBLEDON: 020 3195 9111

Stockwell Road, SW9

ÂŁ345,000 Leasehold

An immaculately presented purpose built flat ideally situated for access to both the City and the West End. The accommodation boasts two double bedrooms, open plan lounge/kitchen and modern bathroom.

BATTERSEA: 020 7924 2255

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Amesbury Avenue, SW2

Juniper Drive, SW18

per week

per week

£576

£500

This five double bedroom house boasts a host of original features, comprising a reception room with high ceilings, kitchen/breakfast room, downstairs cloakroom, a family bathroom and a private rear garden.

An exceptional sixth floor larger than average two bedroom two bathroom apartment with river views, concierge, parking and own gym. Comes fully furnished and close to Wandsworth Town Station

STREATHAM: 020 8677 9900

WANDSWORTH: 020 8875 8899

Glenfield Road, SW12

Rossiter Road, SW12

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£425

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This beautiful example of a Hydefarm Victorian maisonette comprises a large reception room, two bedrooms, fitted bathroom and lastly a gorgeous open plan kitchen/diner leading on to a landscaped garden.

The property is offered in excellent condition and comprises two spacious double bedrooms, large reception room, fitted bathroom, and modern fitted kitchen/diner with access to a private garden.

BALHAM: 020 8675 6565

BALHAM: 020 8675 6565

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Battersea 020 7924 2255

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

Earlsfield 020 8971 7070

Tooting 020 8767 0522

Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

Argento Tower, SW18

Wimbledon Park Road, SW19

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£400

A stunning ninth floor furnished two bedroom two bathroom apartment with fully fitted kitchen, parking, balcony with park views and close to Southside shopping centre and local transport.

WANDSWORTH: 020 8875 8899

£392

Immaculate two bedroom apartment, peacefully located overlooking Wimbledon Park. Offers a spacious reception and dining room opening onto a private terrace, two double bedrooms, modern contemporary kitchen and use of a private garage.

WIMBLEDON: 020 3195 9111

Voltaire Buildings, SW18

Streatham Court, SW16

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£323

A stunning one bedroom purpose built flat located in this highly desirable development in Earlsfield. Offering a fully equipped kitchen, bedroom, lounge with balcony and underground parking.

A bright and spacious purpose built apartment. The property comprises a reception room, modern fitted kitchen, modern bathroom suite and two good sized double bedrooms.

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Chestnut Grove, SW12

Balham 020 8675 6565

Wandsworth Putney Open Summer 2012 020 8875 8899

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

Earlsfield 020 8971 7070

Tooting 020 8767 0522

Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

£750 per week

A stunning newly refurbished four double bedroom house located on Chestnut Grove which is a stones throw from Balham tube station.

• Reception Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Close to Balham Tube and BR • Private Rear Garden • Ideal Family Home • Viewing Recommended

To arrange a convenient time to view this property, call me direct on 020 8971 7070 or email me on nick.hignell@jacksonsestateagents.com

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Ramsden Road, SW12 £2,650,000 Freehold

A truly stunning house that has been extended and refurbished to one of the highest standards seen this year. The property is a wonderful family home with plenty of well thought out space for the growing family.

Elsynge Road, SW18 £799,950 Freehold

Situated in the Wandsworth Common conservation area, the house is tucked away behind one of the large properties on Elsynge Road and so is completely hidden from the street.

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Please join us to celebrate the opening of Hamptons International Battersea & Wandsworth.

Our launch party has been postponed and is now on Saturday 26th May | 10.30am - 2.30pm (Sorry for any inconvenience.)

Plenty of fun for all with locally sourced food and drink, live music and a Bertie & Boo party for the children.

If you are thinking of letting or selling your home and want to instruct an award-winning International agent with an excellent local track record, please contact us on 020 7924 2170.

We look forward to seeing you.

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Oyster Wharf, SW11 £500 per week, Long let

A stunning 6th floor apartment with fantastic views over the Thames and London. Featuring two double bedrooms, two bathrooms and a wonderful private roof terrace.

Amies Street £1,600 per week, Long let

A truly unique and spacious detached property set in an old school conversion in the heart of Battersea. Secure parking, four double bedrooms and outside space.

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Clapham Sales 020 7717 5439 clapham@hamptons-int.com

Bromfelde Road, SW4 £1,550,000 Freehold

A wonderful, spacious family home located in the Sibella Conservation area. This property has over 2,700 sq feet of living space, off street parking and an unusually large garden incorporating the rear part of the neighbouring garden.

Eland Road, SW11 £1,100,000 Freehold

This beautiful Victorian family home has been lovingly refurbished with many period features still retained. On the ground floor there is a wonderful and bright double reception room with built in alcove cupboards and feature fireplace. An internal viewing of this lovely property is highly recommended.

Reassuringly Traditional. Surprisingly Innovative As a trusted brand with over 140 years’ experience, we know how to sell and let property. We also know the market changes; which is why our people are trained to the highest standard and equipped with the latest knowledge and innovative sales tools.

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Coombe Park, KT2 £1,995,000 Freehold Set in a secluded elevated position in the prestigious Coombe Estate, a delightful detached family home with four bedrooms, off-street parking and a double garage with annexe.

Wimbledon Parkside, SW19 £1,350,000 Share of Freehold

New Malden, KT3 £2,400,000 Freehold

Coombe Estate, KT2 £2,650,000 Freehold

Kingston Hill, KT2 £725,000 Freehold Situated in a private gated development with residents’ pool and gym, a four bedroom end-of-terrace townhouse, with allocated parking, overlooking stunning grounds.

Wimbledon, SW20 £995,000 Freehold A detached family home, set over three floors, in need of modernisation. The current layout includes two reception rooms, five bedrooms, 135 ft. garden and off-street parking.

Overlooking Malden Golf Course, a newly refurbished six bedroom detached home, offering excellent reception/entertaining space, off-street parking and generous garden.

A stunning three bedroom ground floor apartment in a newly refurbished Grade II listed building. Set on Wimbledon Parkside and offering private parking and a spacious patio.

Stunning detached property in a secluded location, opposite Coombe Wood Golf Course, offering superb family accommodation including six bedrooms and three reception rooms.

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Wimbledon Common, SW19 £7,500 pcm

Raynes Park, SW20 £4,500 pcm

Wimbledon Common, SW19 £3,500 pcm

West Wimbledon, SW20 £2,500 pcm

Wimbledon, SW19 £1,800 pcm Spacious ground floor two bedroom conversion with private garden, conveniently situated close to the transport and amenities of Wimbledon town centre.

Wimbledon Village, SW19 £1,400 pcm Extremely spacious and well-proportioned one bedroom apartment on the first floor of a substantial period property in the heart of Wimbledon Village.

Stunning new architect designed four bedroom detached house with garden, garage and off street parking, set in a secluded location close to Wimbledon Common and the Village.

Fantastic three/four bedroom mews house with spectacular kitchen/family room, garden and off street parking, in secure gated development opposite Wimbledon Common.

Excellent modern five bedroom family house with large reception room, three bathrooms, garden and off street parking, within walking distance of Raynes Park station.

Very well presented two/three bedroom apartment with private patio, in a beautiful gated development with allocated parking, in popular location between Village and town.

Olympic and Sport Lets Hamptons International has a consent demand for properties available for short-term lets in the vicinity of the Olympic venues and other major sporting events, particularly Wimbledon.

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GARDEN POOL

Making a splash near the Heath Step across the stone-paved terrace and dive into the heated outdoor swimming pool of the 155ft landscaped rear garden, which backs onto Putney Heath.

The impressive walled pool complex and west-facing garden are major outside attractions at an interiordesigned house in Heathview Gardens, one of Putney’s top addresses.

A high-spec kitchen and family room leads out into the garden, and the property has three large reception rooms, including a 31ft drawing room. The master bedroom has a luxury en suite shower room and separate dressing room, and there are six more double bedrooms and bathrooms.

At the front of the house is a carriage driveway with parking for five cars plus a separate garage. Putney and Wimbledon High Streets are nearby, and Putney and East Putney stations are just over a mile away.

Heathview Gardens, Putney SW15, £4,995,000, Winkworth 020 8788 9295

House is extended and renovated A seven-bedroom terraced house in tree-lined Herondale Avenue, Wandsworth, has been extended, renovated and interior designed in a high-spec update.

This extra-wide family home now offers around 5200 sq ft of living space and features an open plan kitchen and breakfast room with concertina doors out into the south-facing garden. The ground floor also contains a formal double reception room.

The first floor has been designed to provide a large master bedroom suite with a luxury bathroom and a private terrace overlooking the garden. On the lower ground floor, a self-contained nanny flat has two bedrooms and a family room leading to a terrace.

Close to Wandsworth Common, the house has offstreet parking for at least two cars.

Herondale Avenue, Wandsworth SW18, £4.25m, Marsh & Parsons 020 7228 9292

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Historic gem on the Common A renovation and refurbishment programme by the current owners has combined traditional materials with modern technology in this Grade II listed house overlooking Wimbledon Common.

This historic 17th century property, once part of Lauriston House, is the former home of social reformer and slave trade abolitionist William Wilberforce. Adjacent to the Common, this three-bedroom home stands on the corner of Southside Common and Lauriston Road.

A large walled courtyard leading to the house has a garage that could

be used as a studio or office. On the ground floor, a country-style solid oak kitchen has an Aga and a limestone floor with underfloor heating. The owners have exposed the brick walls in both the kitchen and the double reception room, which has a large fireplace with wood-burning stove.

The wood floor is believed to date back to the 17th century, and the reception also features a bespoke KEF surround sound system. Hardwood bifold doors open out into the courtyard.

In the large bathroom there’s a Thomas Crapper cistern, Fired Earth roll-top bath and sink. Sockets and light switches were custom-made in handaged brass by Broughtons, and there’s another Thomas Crapper cistern in the downstairs cloakroom.

The house includes a loft room, and Wimbledon Village High Street is a short walk away.

Southside Common, Wimbledon Village SW19, offers in the region of ÂŁ1,395,000, Robert Holmes 020 8947 9833

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

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

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

Wimbledon Village 020 8947 9833

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Wimbledon Village

£5,750,000

A large detached period house in one of the Village’s most sought after residential roads with versatile family accommodation and many interesting and attractive features 3 reception rooms • kitchen/dining/family room • 6 bedrooms • 3 dressing rooms • 5 en-suite bath/shower rooms • large bright loft room • landscaped gardens • garage • extensive parking 90 Robert Holmes Sales DPS 1

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Wimbledon

£4,500,000

A handsome and substantial detached period residence situated on high ground on a generous plot with an all-weather tennis court and lovely mature gardens 3 reception rooms • conservatory/dining room • fitted kitchen • 8 bedrooms • 3 bath/shower rooms • dressing room • study • extensive storage • carriage drive • garage

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Wimbledon Common

£7,000,000

Wimbledon Common

£4,500,000

A fine detached family house close to Wimbledon Common on a plot of over 0.5 acre Extensive living space on just 2 floors with 8 bedrooms • 4/5 bath/shower rooms • indoor pool

Elegant period house with great potential on high ground with fantastic far reaching views 8 bedrooms • 4 bath/shower rooms • 125’ (38m) south facing garden • garage and drive

Wimbledon Common

Wimbledon Village

£4,250,000

£3,850,000

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

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

Wimbledon Common

West Wimbledon

PRICE ON APPLICATION

A rare opportunity to acquire a family house with huge potential overlooking the Common Accommodation on 2 floors • 3 reception rooms • 5 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • lovely garden

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£1,950,000

Beautifully appointed family home in a highly regarded residence road with a heated pool 4 bedrooms • 3 bath/shower rooms • super kitchen/breakfast room • lovely garden • drive

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Ridgway Gardens Wimbledon

£P.O.A pcm

An exceptionally spacious first floor conversion apartment 1 Bed • 1 Bath • Eat in Kitchen • Reception Room • Communal Garden

Pepys Road, Wimbledon

Somerset Road Wimbledon

£7,500 pcm

Unique newly constructed detached house surrounded by gardens 4 Beds • 3 Baths • 2 Receptions • Kitchen • Gardens • Garage/Parking

£4,500 pcm

Pine Grove Wimbledon

£3,200 pcm

A modern semi detached family home located in a popular West Wimbledon location 5 Beds • 2 Bath • Reception Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Garden • OSP

Located in a popular private development within walking distance of Town and Village 4 Beds • 2 Bath • 2 Reception Rooms • Fitted Kitchen • Gardens • OSP

Clifton Road Wimbledon

Homefield Road Wimbledon

£2,850 pcm

A beautifully apartment in a detached period property close to Wimbledon Village 3 Beds • 1 Bath • 2 Receptions • Fitted Kitchen • Communal Gardens • Garage/Parking

Wimbledon Village 020 8947 9833 Robert Holmes Sales/Lettings DPS 2

£1,650 pcm

A ground floor conversion apartment located in the heart of Wimbledon Village 2 Beds • 1 Bath • Reception Room • Fitted Kitchen

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Coombeside

SALES

Guide Price £995,000 Freehold SUBJECT TO CONTRACT

Spacious, totally redecorated family home with 4 beds/2 baths/kitchen-breakfast area. The principal reception rooms and oak panelled entrance hall are all laid with oak strip wood.

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New Malden

Guide Price £1,575,000 Freehold SUBJECT TO CONTRACT

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Coombe

Guide Price £1,545,000 Freehold SUBJECT TO CONTRACT

Of historical background, this extended late Victorian detached house was completely refurbished to a boutique standard offering 4/5 bedrooms, 2 receptions and kitchen/breakfast room, full air conditioning.

SALES

Guide Price £1,395,000 Freehold SUBJECT TO CONTRACT

This 1933 Berg built 5 bed/4 bath property has recently been meticulously rebuilt and redesigned. Conveniently located to a wide range of schools servicing the immediate vicinity and excellent means of public transport.

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Meticulously extended and refurbished 5 bed/3 bath (2 en suite) family home over three floors. Faultless attention to detail throughout as well as to the landscaped rear garden, with large decked terrace.

Coombeside

Kingston Hill

Spectacular 4 bed/3 bath (2 en suite) family home with garage, s/c annexe with kitchenette, shower room and private front entrance in immaculate order. Minutes from Ladderstile entry to Richmond Park, ready to move into and no onward chain.

Coombe

Guide Price £2,250,000 Freehold SUBJECT TO CONTRACT

Built circa 1971, this spacious 6 bed/2 recep detached family home offers a secluded setting behind tall mature hedging. Excellent balance of accommodation over two floors only with tranquil views from the front bedrooms.

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Greywood, Coombe KT2

Guide Price £2,350,000 Freehold SUBJECT TO CONTRACT

A unique and rare opportunity to acquire one of the last remaining properties which span the entire depth from Coombe Hill Road onto the exclusive Coombe Hill Golf Course. Greywood, with 4 beds/2 baths, has been within the same family for over 35 years and is set within 0.62 of an acre and offers tremendous scope for improvement or could be demolished to create a stunning residence within its own grounds and to one’s own specifications subject to the usual planning consents. Prime development opportunity.

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Backing onto Richmond Park, SW15 Guide Price £2,750,000 Freehold SUBJECT TO CONTRACT Robinwood Cottage, a remodelled Arts and Crafts style family home dating back to the early 1900s, is perhaps one of the most charming of period properties found within the Coombe and Kingston Hill areas. Set behind automated gates this 6 beds, 4 baths, (2 en suite) and 3 reception room home is well equipped for today’s modern lifestyle. A large landscaped rear garden with full width stone tiled terrace and a children’s soft play area complete this wonderful home.

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KASSALA ROAD, SW11 A substantial family house situated in one of the most desirable roads in Battersea.

Approx. 3,114 sq ft. 6 bedrooms, 3 bath/shower rooms (2 en suite), 2 receptions, 2 kitchens, 2 cloakrooms, laundry room, further dining area, study area, store room, garden.

Freehold Guide Price £3,250,000

LURLINE GARDENS, SW11 Situated close to Battersea Park, a delightful garden flat which enjoys well proportioned rooms including a substantial kitchen/breakfast area.

Approx. 805 sq ft. 2 bedrooms, bathroom, reception room, garden.

Freehold Share Guide Price £550,000

WHITE HOUSE, SW11 An architecturally designed flat over the top two floors (with lift) of a purpose-built block moments away from Battersea Square.

Approx. 996 sq ft. 3 bedrooms, bathroom, reception room.

Leasehold Guide Price £525,000

BATTERSEA 020 7228 0174 bat.sales@johndwood.co.uk

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ALTHORP ROAD, SW17

SOUTHFIELDS ROAD, SW18

A detached Victorian house with an adjacent plot benefitting from potential to build a separate family house or to extend the existing house.

A spacious extended maisonette occupying the 1st and 2nd floors of this Victorian terrace.

5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, cellar, garden, garage/studio, off-street parking.

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, study.

Freehold Guide Price £2,750,000

Freehold Share Guide Price £525,000

PRICES COURT, SW11

WANDSWORTH COMMON NORTH SIDE, SW18

Well proportioned apartment in a secure gated development surrounding a landscaped communal square with undercroft parking.

A 2nd floor conversion flat overlooking Wandsworth Common Northside, well located for the amenities of Northcote Road and Clapham Junction mainline station.

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open-plan reception room/kitchen.

2 bedrooms, bathroom, reception room.

Lease to 2099 Guide Price £495,000

Lease to 2125 Guide Price £399,950

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THE VILLAGE, SW11

WARRINER GARDENS, SW11

This recently refurbished detached house boasts a roof terrace and three off-street parking spaces. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), 3 reception rooms.

A spectacular family house in a gated development close to Battersea Park, with a private roof terrace and off-street parking. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, courtyard garden.

Unfurnished £1,600 per week

Unfurnished £1,350 per week

CUPAR ROAD, SW11

KERSLEY MEWS, SW11

A Victorian family house benefitting from period features, solid oak floors throughout and a west facing patio garden. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms.

A well presented mews house in one of the most prestigious streets in Battersea, recently redecorated throughout. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, garage.

Unfurnished £950 per week

Unfurnished £675 per week

SHELLWOOD ROAD, SW11

CANDAHAR ROAD, SW11

A family house benefitting from a double reception room and an eat-in kitchen with French doors to the patio garden. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), reception room, roof terrace.

A family house close to Clapham Junction, boasting an open-plan family room with separate sitting room, dining room and a private roof terrace.

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room.

Part Furnished £625 per week

Unfurnished £600 per week

BATTERSEA 020 7223 8848 bat.lets@johndwood.co.uk

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HERONDALE AVENUE, SW18 An elegant and impressive detached family house situated on one of Wandsworth’s prime tree-lined avenues.

5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms.

Furnished/Unfurnished £1,800 per week

FALCON WHARF, SW11

ALLFARTHING LANE, SW18

A superb apartment on the 8th floor (with lift) of this newly built development on the river.

3 bedrooms, 2 bedrooms, reception room.

A spacious ground floor garden flat located close to the shopping and transport amenities of Wandsworth Town.

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open-plan kitchen/reception room.

Furnished £750 per week

Furnished/Unfurnished £425 per week

WANDSWORTH 020 8871 3033 wandsworth@johndwood.co.uk

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£1,650,000 Freehold

Broomwood Road

This absolutely stunning grade two listed house forms part of a particularly attractive gothic style terrace. The house was built in 1896 and has been completely refurbished by the present owners with superb attention to detail in every room. The accommodation is arranged over three floors and measures in excess of 2,300 sq ft.

Four double bedrooms • Double reception room • Kitchen/family room • Downstairs w/c • First floor w/c • Family bath/shower room • En suite Bathroom • Utility room • Cellar • Garden

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£1,795,000 Freehold

Clapham Common Westside

Measuring in excess of 2,900 sq ft, this stunning family house boasts light and spacious living accommodation arranged over three floors. The property is presented in excellent decorative order and retains lots of its original features.

Six bedrooms • Open plan reception/dining room • Kitchen/breakfast room • Ground floor w/c • En suite bath/shower room • Family bathroom • Family bath/shower room • South-West facing garden • Cellar/utility room

131 Northcote Road London SW11 6PS T: 020 7228 5111 E: battersea@ramptonbaseley.com www.ramptonbaseley.com 101 Rampton Baseley FPx6.indd 2

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Hillier Road

£1,450,000 Freehold This superb semi-linked Victorian house boasts grand Victorian proportions and measures just shy of 20 feet across (wider than similar properties on surrounding streets). The house is presented in good decorative order but still has potential for further development.

Four double bedrooms • Double reception room • Kitchen/breakfast room • Family bathroom • Separate w/c • Cellar • Garden

Bennerley Road

£1,275,000 Freehold This immaculate four bedroom house has a fantastic sense of light and space throughout. The property is presented in excellent decorative order with a tasteful/neutral theme.

Four bedrooms • Double reception room • Kitchen/breakfast room • Ground floor w/c • Family bathroom • En suite shower room • En suite bathroom • Garden • Cellar

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Broomwood Road £1,150,000 Freehold

This superb semi-linked Victorian house boasts grand Victorian proportions and measures just shy of 20 feet across (wider than similar properties on surrounding streets).

Four bedrooms • Double reception room • Kitchen/breakfast room • Family bathroom • Shower room • South-facing Garden • Cellar/utility • Lower ground floor side access

Pickets Street

£850,000 Freehold This beautiful three bedroom Victorian house is presented in excellent decorative order with a good sense of light and space.

Three double bedrooms • Double reception room • Kitchen/breakfast room • Ground floor w/c • Family bathroom • West-facing garden measures in excess of 55’

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Mallinson Road

£1,200 per week

Five double bedrooms • Kitchen/breakfast room • En suite bathroom • En suite shower room • Family bathroom • Patio garden • Unfurnished

Burntwood Road

£550 per week

Reception room • Kitchen/dining room • Master bedroom • Two further double bedrooms • Bathroom with Bath and separate shower • Cloakroom/utility room • Garden • Unfurnished

Bramfield Road

£1,100 per week

Five bedrooms • Double reception room • Kitchen/family room • Reception room/playroom • Utility room • W/c and shower room • Family bathroom • Shower room • En suite bathroom • Garden

Balham Park Mansions

£535 per week

Three double bedrooms • Reception room • Two bathrooms • Open plan kitchen/reception • Private garden • Neutrally decorated • Unfurnished

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Salcott Road

£510 per week

Two double bedrooms • Open plan kitchen/reception room • Family bathroom • En suite shower room • Part furnished

Lavender Sweep

£450 per week

Bright reception room • Eat in kitchen • Two double bedrooms (one en suite bathroom) • Family bathroom • Pretty Garden • Part furnished • Available June

Devereux Road

£475 per week

Two double bedrooms • Reception room • Kitchen • Dining area • Two en suite shower rooms • Unfurnished • Available immediately

Wandsworth Common Northside £425 per week Two double bedrooms • Reception room • Eat in kitchen • Bathroom • Third floor • Furnished

131 Northcote Road London SW11 6PS T: 020 7228 5111 E: battersea@ramptonbaseley.com www.ramptonbaseley.com 105 Rampton Baseley FPx6.indd 6

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This impressive semi detached house has been built and finished to the highest specification.

Situated within a small yet stylish development it features excellent entertaining space, an exceptional kitchen, private garden and parking space while upstairs there are four bedrooms, two of which are serviced with en-suite facilities and a luxury bathroom.

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A beautiful Victorian terraced house positioned on one of the most sought after residential streets in the popular area known locally as the Diamond Conservation area.

The house retains plenty of its Victorian grandeur and offers incoming purchasers superb downstairs living space, three bedrooms, a garden and roof terrace.

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Howards Lane £1,850,000 A superb semi-detached period house located in the heart of prime residential West Putney. The property has been tastefully extended to provide over 2700 sqft of well-proportioned accommodation.

To the front of the house there is an attractive front garden and provision to park off street. To the rear of the house there is a 40ft south facing garden.

Reception room • Large kitchen/family room • Five bedrooms • Two bathrooms (one en-suite) • Shower room • Balcony • Cloakroom • Utility room • Cellar • Sunny south facing garden • Off street parking & front garden

Mercier Road £2,750,000 Incorporating the original facade of a mid-Victorian villa, this handsome property has been beautifully refurbished and developed to provide an extremely attractive and substantial semi detached family home. Offering in excess of 3,300 sq ft of accommodation, the house is characterised by elegantly proportioned rooms, high ceilings and a sympathetic blend of quality contemporary design with period features throughout.

Entrance hallway • Panelled drawing room • Kitchen/ dining/family room • 73’ east facing garden • Walled front garden with off street parking for up to three cars • Eaves storage • Convenient central location • Utility room • Downstairs

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Montolieu Gardens

£1,750,000

£450,000

Freehold • Semi-detached house • Unusually large plot with private front, side and rear garden • Three double bedrooms • Reception room with new wooden flooring • Modern kitchen/breakfast room • Modern family bathroom • Two bedrooms • Reception room • Potential to extend to the side and loft (subject to the necessary planning consents)

Putney Bridge Road

Felsham Road

£999,950

End Of Terrace • victorian House With Extended Freehold Title • large South Facing Garden With Side And Rear Access • secure Garage • futher Off Street Parking For Two Cars • enormous Potential To Extend (subject To The Necessary Consents) • views Across Wandsworth Park And The River Thames Beyond • conveniently Located For Easy Access To Transport And Good Local Primary Schools

194 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SH 108

Pleasance Road

Semi-detached • 2735 sq ft • Potential to extend and modernise • Wide entrance hall • Dining room • Reception room • Study • Kitchen breakfast room conservatory • Cellar • Wide 43’ south facing garden • Six bedrooms • Bathroom • Shower room • South facing terrace • Storage

139 Lower Richmond Road SW15 1EZ

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Freehold • Entrance vestibule • 24 reception room • Dining room • Kitchen/ breakfast room • Wet room • Separate Utility room • Private south facing garden • Family bathroom • Three bedrooms • Fourth bedroom/study • No through traffic • Exceptionally convenient location

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

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Montserrat Road

£2,300 pcm Unfurnished

Kendal Place

£2,250 pcm Furnished

Period property • Two double bedrooms • Spacious reception • Modern kitchen • Dining area • Private garden • Modern bathroom • Off street parking • Private entrance • Enviable location • Close to all transport links and amenities

Top floor flat • Reception room • Modern kitchen • Three double bedrooms • Two bathrooms (one en suite) • Private roof terrace • Off-street parking • Communal swimming pool • Close to underground, high street and train

Chapelier House

Denmark Road

£3,450 pcm Unfurnished

Modern apartment • Contemporary kitchen • Three double bedrooms • Two bathrooms • Three balconies • River views • Well maintained private development • Shuttle service for station

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£1,500 pcm Unfurnished

Completley refurbished • One bedroom • Fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room • Reception room • Double bedroom with good storage • Luxury bathroom with shower • Furnished or unfurnished • Own entrance • Private patio garden • Close to the Common and Wimbledon Village

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

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WEST PUTNEY Malbrook Road in West Putney has a detached house that offers five bedrooms and three reception rooms.

The property includes two bathrooms (one en suite), a shower room, two cloakrooms and a dressing room. It also has a front driveway, double garage and large rear garden. Malbrook Road runs south off Richmond Road.

Malbrook Road, Putney SW15, £2.95m, Douglas & Gordon 020 8785 6666

GRADE II LISTED

Cottage in the garden A Grade II listed 18th century house in St Johns Grove, Richmond, has been renovated in traditional style in keeping with its original character. Converted stables have been transformed into a self-contained garden cottage (main picture).

In the main house (inset), the ground floor features a reception and dining room with original wood floors and two working Victorian fireplaces. The country-style kitchen has ceramic tiles and views of the walled rear

garden.

There are four bedrooms, including the master with built-in wardrobes and an en suite bathroom, and the house has parking for two cars at the front. The cottage at the bottom of the garden has a kitchenette, shower room, sitting room and bedroom.

St Johns Grove, Richmond TW9, £1.35m, Featherstone Leigh 020 8940 1575

See the light in the basement A full basement excavation has been carried as part of the extensive rebuilding and refurbishment programme at a house in Kassala Road, Battersea.

With high ceilings, the new lower ground floor living space has been designed to draw the maximum amount of light into its rooms. It includes a family room, study and dining area, wine store, and one of six bedrooms.

The ground floor has a double reception, and a kitchen and dining room limestone tiled floor and bi-folding doors out into a paved rear garden with built-in lighting.

Kassala Road, Battersea SW11, guide price £3.25m, John D Wood & Co 020 7228 0174

Neutral in fashion Close to the Balham border, a four-bedroom semidetached house in Wandle Road, Tooting, is decorated in fashionable neutral tones throughout.

The property has a well-equipped kitchen and two reception rooms – one leading out into the rear garden.

It also includes a separate utility area. On the upper floors are three double bedrooms – one with en suite shower room – plus a single bedroom and a family bathroom.

Wandle Road, Wandsworth SW17, £975,000, Trindle Rymer Irens 0208 767 2222

Traditional values

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clapham 020 7627 5566

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Wandle Road, SW17 ÂŁ2,750,000 Freehold With a 94ft garden, a striking four storey semi-detached Victorian family house forming part of this highly desirable residential road.

Hall | Two reception rooms | Kitchen/breakfast/family room | Five bedrooms (two e/s) | Bathroom | Shower room | W.C. | Laundry room | Attic | 94ft south facing garden | 2993 sq ft (278 sq m)

Nevis Road, SW17 ÂŁ519,500 Share of Freehold Situated moments from both Wandsworth Common and Balham, a charming and very well presented ground floor garden flat.

Hall | Sitting room | Kitchen/dining room | Two double bedrooms | Bathroom | Deep under stairs cupboard | Shared west facing garden | Own front door | 873 sq ft (81 sq m)

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Wandle Road, SW17 ÂŁ975,000 Freehold A stylishly decorated, light and spacious three storey Hall | Two reception rooms | Kitchen | Three double family house, immaculately presented & situated moments bedrooms (one e/s) | Further bedroom | Family bathroom | from Bellevue Road.

Utility | W.C. | 45ft rear garden | 1521 sq ft (141 sq m)

Ellerton Road, SW18 ÂŁ925,000 Freehold Located close to the sought after Beatrix Potter Primary School, an Edwardian style family house in need of renovating.

Hall | Two reception rooms | Kitchen/dining room | Four double bedrooms | Two bathrooms (one e/s) | Utility | 58ft west facing rear garden | 1780 sq ft (165 sq m)

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Streathbourne Road, SW17 ÂŁ1,650,000 Freehold Forming part of the highly regarded Heaver Estate Conservation Area, an immensely elegant & very well presented three storey semi detached Victorian family house, offering well balanced family accommodation throughout and a delightful garden.

Hall | Two reception rooms | Kitchen/dining room | Office | Five double bedrooms (one e/s) | Two additional bathrooms | W.C. | Utility | Cellar | 47ft rear garden | 2806 sq ft (261 sq m)

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Altenburg Gardens, SW11

£525 per week

Stunning two double bedroom ground floor apartment situated on one of Battersea’s finest roads with the transport links of Clapham Junction moments away. Presented to a very high standard and is situated moments from Clapham Common and the bars and restaurants of Northcote Road. Clapham Junction is also moments away.

020 7228 2378

Beauchamp Road, SW11

£450 per week

Whistlers Avenue, SW11

£650 per week

Stylish first floor two bedroom, two bathroom apartment with secure underground parking and located conveniently for the amenities of both Battersea Rise and Northcote Road. The wide-open spaces of Clapham Common and the transport links of Clapham Junction are also moments away.

Modern four bedroom, two bathroom townhouse located in a quiet development close to the river and just a walk over Battersea bridge to the shops, bars and restaurants of Chelsea. The house further benefits from a good sized garden, off street parking and is available furnished.

020 7228 2378

020 7228 2378

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Birley Street, Battersea, SW11

£599,950

A stunning end of terrace, wider than average, Shaftesbury cottage with several notable features. The house has been fully refurbished by the current owners and is immaculately presented throughout.

020 7228 2278

St John’s Hill, Battersea, SW11

£795,000

Altenburg Gardens, Battersea, SW11

£1,395,000

A truly unique property and an entertainers dream comprising a mixture of live/ work space with three bedrooms, spacious rooms, including a 43 ft long open plan kitchen/ living room leading to a charming courtyard style, mature south facing garden.

A stunning six bedroom family house with numerous features and a west facing garden located close to Battersea Rise, the Northcote Road, the green open spaces of Clapham Common and Clapham Junction train station.

020 7228 2278

020 7228 2278

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www.bushells.com Park Mansions, Elsynge Road, SW18 £570,000

A spacious and very well presented larger than average raised ground floor three double bedroom mansion flat situated on this ever popular quiet tree lined street, a stones throw from Clapham Junction station. This stunning property benefits from having a large lounge with wood floors, modern fitted ‘eat in’ kitchen, three fantastic sized double bedrooms, ample storage throughout and two modern bathrooms.

Clapham Office Tel: 020 7627 8084

Robins Court, Kings Avenue, SW4 £335,000

This marvellous flat is beautifully presented and comprises two large double bedrooms, eat in modern kitchen and bathroom. The flat is especially appealing and also benefits from having a large communal garden. The property is one to be viewed as we feel this flat is going to attract a lot of interest.

Clapham Office Tel: 020 7627 8084

Cologne Road, SW11 £439,950

A stunning larger than average two double bedroom flat arranged on the lower ground floor of an End of Terrace Victorian house. The property boasts a good balance of living and entertainment space, stylish interior, high ceilings and a wealth of natural light. The property comprises of a large reception room, modern fitted kitchen, master bedroom and a second large double bedroom with private access to a south facing rear garden, and bathroom.

Clapham Office Tel: 020 7627 8084

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www.bushells.com Ferndale Road, SW4 £380 per week

A modern two double bedroom garden flat, located on a popular residential road close to Clapham North Underground station.

This property offers two equal sized double bedrooms, a lovely open plan reception, with wood floors and a door leading to a private garden.

Clapham Office Tel: 020 7501 0454

Harper Mews, SW17 £410 per week

Immaculately presented two double bedroom modern house ideally located in a quiet gated development off Garret Lane. Comprising of a bright reception room, modern integrated kitchen, two good sized bedrooms, en suite shower room to the master bedroom in addition to the main bathroom and a 27ft garden. This property is neutrally decorated throughout and benefits from off street parking. Minutes to Earlsfield Station.

Battersea Office Tel: 020 7223 6565

Harborough Road, SW16 £260 per week A high spec, recently refurbished one double bedroom maisonette. This wonderful property offers a modern open-plan kitchen and living room, contemporary bathroom suite and access to a private patio. Located on a quiet residential road and within easy reach of Streatham Hill BR station.

Balham Office Tel: 020 8772 1001

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Kennington Office

FIELD & SONS

323 Kennington Road, London SE11 4QE (020) 7840 0666 www.fieldandsons.co.uk

Surveyors, Valuers & Estate Agents Est. 1804

Larkhall Lane, Stockwell SW4

Guide Price £865,000

A very pretty 4 bedroom semi-detached Georgian house which retains many original features and has a superb reception room. Larkhall Lane is located within a Conservation area and close to Stockwell underground station and within walking distance of Clapham Old Town. There is a delightful rear garden and Larkhall Park on the doorstep!

Priory Grove, Stockwell SW8

Guide Price £475,000

Priory Grove School is a highly sought after gated school conversion development situated in a quiet street close to Stockwell tube station. This stunning loft style duplex apartment of approximately 970sqft features full height schoolroom windows with an open aspect, wood floors and exposed brick walls. Spacious open plan double height reception/dining room and a smart fitted kitchen on the upper galleried mezzanine level are two double bedrooms and a contemporary bathroom.

Heralds Place, Kennington SE11 Guide Price £295,000

Stockwell Park Road, Stockwell SW9 Guide Price £850,000

St Pauls Terrace, Kennington SE17 Guide Price £295,000

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

A beautifully presented semi-detached Georgian style house located on this prime residential road within the Stockwell Park Conservation area and just a short walk to the underground station. The house has a bright contemporary high specification interior with a superb double reception room, luxury fitted kitchen and separate dining room, 4 double bedrooms all with en-suites, garden and gated off street parking.

This delightful private built ground floor garden flat is located in this quiet cul-de-sac just a short walk to Kennington and Kennington underground station, Kennington Park and the excellent local shopping amenities of Walworth Road. Beautifully maintained throughout with recently installed double glazing and gas central heating boiler, modern kitchen and bathroom, good size private rear garden and an allocated parking space.

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Kennington Office

FIELD & SONS

323 Kennington Road, London SE11 4QE (020) 7840 0666 www.fieldandsons.co.uk

Offley Road, Oval SW9

Surveyors, Valuers & Estate Agents Est. 1804

Guide Price £485,000

Guide Price £745,000

A delightful and very pretty 3 bedroom double fronted Victorian house with much charm and character and stunning open views over Larkhall Park. The house retains many lovely original features and has been modernised throughout. Priory Grove is located within a short walk of Stockwell underground station and excellent local amenities.

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A very spacious split level flat approximately over the first and second floors of this mid terraced Victorian house. The flat retains many period features including wood floors and fireplaces and has access to a large flat roof currently used as terrace but please note this is not demised. Offley Road is located just minutes away from Oval underground station and Kennington Park.

Priory Grove, Stockwell SW8

Aldebert Terrace, Stockwell Guide Price £1,125,000

Cleaver Square, Kennington SE11 Guide Price £1,350,000

Liberty Street, Oval SW9 Guide Price £750,000

A substantial mid terraced Victorian house with a fantastic south facing garden plus a separate self-contained one bedroom flat in the basement. The house has been well maintained throughout and retains many original features and is offered chain free. Aldebert Terrace is located within the Albert Square Conservation area and within walking distance of excellent local amenities and either Stockwell or Vauxhall underground stations.

A Grade II Listed Georgian House located on the west side of Kennington’s most sought after garden square. The house has been recently extensively re-furbished to exacting standards and retains many original period features including panelling and shutters and features a fantastic bespoke fitted kitchen. To the rear is a walled rear garden with self-contained studio room ideal for use as a home office.

A truly unique ‘Villa’ style house arranged over three floors with approximately 1625 sqft of luxurious living space and includes an underground parking space. The house has been finished to a very high standard and features three superb bedroom suites all with en-suites, a private walled rear garden and a roof terrace off the master bedroom. This exceptional house is located within a short walk of either Oval or Stockwell underground stations.

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The Chase, Clapham SW4 Immaculate 2 Double Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms, Garden and Parking Approx 1100sq Ft.

Northside, Wandsworth Common SW18

Combermer Road, Stockwell SW9

Second Floor Apartment 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Balcony, Parking and Lift Access

3/4 Bedroom House, 4 Shower Rooms and Garden

145 St Johns Hill, Battersea London SW11 1TQ

Tel: 020 7228 5390 battersea@living-london.net

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Dryburgh Road, SW15

ÂŁ2,350,000

An imposing period home located in this enviable sought after West Putney location. This property is arranged over four floors and provides well balanced accommodation comprising of the ground & lower ground floors arranged as reception rooms, conservatory & a large kitchen with direct access to a splendid South facing Garden. The bedroom accommodation on the upper floors is spacious with light, bright open aspects all, served by three bathrooms (one en-suite). The ninety foot rear facing garden is laid to lawn and flower beds.

Putney | 020 8788 9295 | putney@winkworth.co.uk 196 Upper Richmond Road, Putney SW15 2SH

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Abbott Avenue, Wimbledon SW20

ÂŁ560,000

An immaculately presented 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offering spacious living accommodation over three floors. The open plan reception room/ kitchen features bi-folding doors leading to a decked patio area, landscaped garden with mature trees and a further patio towards the end of the garden.

Wimbledon Chase railway station and Wimbledon tube are both within walking distance.

Wimbledon | 020 8946 2930 | wimbledon@winkworth.co.uk 37 Church Road, Wimbledon SW19 5DQ

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Denmark Road, Wimbledon Village SW19

ÂŁ595,000 Freehold

A charming Grade II listed terrace cottage with garden in Wimbledon Village. The ground floor hallway leads to a spacious and bright living/dining room with fitted kitchen where two double patio doors open onto the south-west facing pretty walled patio garden. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms both with storage space. One bedroom has an en-suite shower room and the master bedroom leads to the second floor with a full size modern bathroom.

2 Bedrooms | 1 Reception Room | 2 Bathrooms | Period | Terraced | Garden | Wimbledon Village

Wimbledon | 020 8946 2930 | wimbledon@winkworth.co.uk 37 Church Road, Wimbledon SW19 5DQ

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Aldebert Terrace, Stockwell SW8

ÂŁ1,685,000 Freehold

An opportunity to acquire a stunning five bedroom Victorian house with two storey rear glass extension, set within this elegant terrace just off Albert Square. Offering a distinct contemporary style but still retaining many period features. A beautiful south facing rear garden, 2313 Sq Ft, entrance hall, double reception room, home office, amazing open plan kitchen/family room, utility room, sumptuous principle bedroom with en suite bathroom, four further bedrooms and a second bathroom.

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Durand Gardens, Stockwell SW9

ÂŁ1,750,000 Freehold

A rare opportunity has arisen to acquire a unique and impressive five/six bedroom, grade II listed house. Forming one of a pair of Neo- Classical Georgian houses, this detached property boasts, amongst many other original features, a stunning feature bow window. Presented to an unwaveringly high standard, this house offers an elegant blend of flexible, modern living with Georgian charm and character. The bright and spacious interior is enhanced beautifully by a stunning, secluded rear garden perfectly suited to alfresco dining.

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Regent Road, SE24

£430,000 Freehold

We are pleased to offer this two double bedroom Victorian house in good decorative order, with a charming landscaped garden. Ideally situated in a heart of Herne Hill, very close to the St. Jude’s Primary School and the lovely Brockwell Park.

Victorian Terraced House | Two Double Bedrooms | Two Receptions | Modern Kitchen | Bathroom | Landscaped Garden

Glencairn Road, SW16

£245,000 Leasehold

A spacious first floor flat that has recently been completely refurbished throughout. Located in a quiet residential road close to Streatham Common, Streatham main line and Norbury stations. The property offers light and bright accommodation with a brand new kitchen, bathroom and a large reception room. Sole agent & no on going chain.

Converted First Floor Flat | Own Front Door | Two Good Size Bedrooms | Brand New Kitchen & Bathroom | Wooden Flooring & Double Glazing Throughout

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Camberwell Grove, SE5

ÂŁ2,300,000

Detached, double-fronted early Victorian house (c.1840) on finest street in Camberwell. 3 receptions, 6 bedrooms, 5-room cellar and double garage. The house brims with character and has many original features. Sitting on approx. 1 acre plot in a private crescent close to Zone 2 trains at Denmark Hill.

On the market for the first time in 45 years, this wonderful house was once the residence of the Rev. Henry Wace, former Dean of Canterbury cathedral, later Chaplain to Queen Victoria. It is the ONLY Victorian detached house on Camberwell Grove. Set back from the road on a gravelled lane beyond a front garden, you reach the front door via a York stone path. A side gate to the left leads to the rear garden. A double garage sits to the right. Inside, striking period features include the main staircase with its cast iron balustrade (topped by a turned wooden handrail) and the original domed skylight in the upper hall. Fine herringbone floors, cast-iron fireplaces, perfectly ornate cornicing, ceiling roses, sash windows and high skirting boards are all present.

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Pepys Road, SE14

£985,000

FANCY 5 BED (all doubles) and HUGE BASEMENT opposite glorious Telegraph Hill. Impressive DOUBLE FRONTAGE with panoramic views from the front of the house, 2 receptions, study, utility and downstairs cloak. Close to Haberdashers’ Aske’s and ZONE 2 TRAINS. Double-fronters make for balanced layouts and evenly proportioned rooms, and this splendid home is no exception. Both front receptions are impressive sizes; you’ll easily manage several generations at the Christmas dinner table in the 17ft dining room - which links directly to a thoroughly modern eat-in kitchen.

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Grove Lane, SE5

ÂŁ1,200,000

Heavenly home in exceptionally enchanting villa-style property. Offering 4 beds, 2 bathrooms, off-street parking and a detached work from home studio within a very, very generous garden. Located on the left-hand side of this pair (there are only 2 pairs like this in the area), this home is on the market for only the second time in its history. Sadly our sellers are going to leave the much-loved house just when they’ve finished making the final decorative touches. Situated on a corner, this property not only has a much wider plot than its neighbours; the house is almost a third wider too having an entrance block in addition to a front-facing door.

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Camberwell Grove, SE5

£849,950

Extravagant 4 double bed townhouse finished by award winning designer team Taylor Howes. Master suite taking entire second floor, 3 bathrooms, open plan living space, downstairs cloak and private balcony.

Addington Square, SE5

£775,000

Lyndhurst Way, SE15

£780,000

BEAUTIFUL 4 (DOUBLE) BED ABODE in outstanding Georgian square. Carefully extended, original features, pretty rear garden, cellar plus new roof and boiler.

Marvellous 5 bedder cast over 4 sprawling floors. Reinvent the insides, which yield many original features. 3 receptions, 3 bathrooms, lower-ground kitchen, hall-floor WC and large rear garden.

Jerningham Road, SE14

Buchan Road, SE15

£725,000

Call a builder and roll up your sleeves, here’s your chance to reinvent a family house from scratch.

These semis make fabulous homes, are as big as you’ll ever need and have stately kerb-appeal.

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£459,995

Classy Victorian cottage c.1890 exuding taste with large child-friendly garden. Zone 2 trains and high street are under 2 minutes away.

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Consort Road, SE15

£699,950

This is one very special house AND garden. If your head is in the city but your heart is in the country then this will have you head-over-heels. RAVISHINGLY RARE ROSE, adorned with rare Victorian features and noble hand-built additions. FAIRYTALE SECRET GARDEN that unwinds for approx 150ft crammed with foliage. 2 bedrooms, 2 receptions, bathroom, shower room and study - eminently extendable and mesmerising appeal.

Vicarage Grove, SE5

£399,995

Underhill Road, SE22

£349,950

Fabulously flawless apartment on pretty Camberwell side-street. Spot-perfect interior, 2 double bedrooms, study area, bathroom and en suite shower room.

Dashing 2 double bed duplex apartment with trend-topping interior. 2 private terraces, 2 bathrooms, East Dulwich location, new lease and chain free sale.

Wickham Road, SE4

Jerningham Road, SE14

£314,995

Shiny 2 double bedroom garden flat in very pretty conservation area. Slick internals, brand new appliances, own front door, side access, near Zone 2 Tube/Rail links and chain free.

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£219,995

Split level Vickie flat on top Telegraph Hill Street. Newly made-over, close to a million Zone 2 trains and lengthy 125 year lease. Chain free.

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Hot Property Canonbie Road

Impressive and wonderfully extended five bedroom Edwardian double fronted semi-detached freehold house. This house is ideal for entertaining with open plan raised ground floor living room, double height glass extension over the extensive fitted kitchen/dining/family areas.

There is also a utility room, study/fifth bedroom and bathroom. There are bi-folding doors to the rear landscaped garden with detached garage to rear. There are three double bedrooms and family bathroom to the first floor and amazing master bedroom suite to the top floor with stunning views and bi-fold doors and en-suite wet room. Set less than 10 minutes’ walk to Honor Oak Park Station (12 minutes journey to London Bridge and East London Line).

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Avondale Rise SE15

£1,300 pcm

Lovely split level conversion | Two double bedrooms | Large lounge with bay window | Period conversion | Close to Lordship Lane www.propertyin.com | 020 8693 8000

Landcroft Road SE22

£750,000 Freehold

High quality Victorian terrace | Four double bedrooms | Interconnecting lounge/dining room | Landscaped west facing garden www.propertyin.com | 020 8693 8000

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Canonbie Road, SE23 £1,250,000 Freehold

£2,200 pcm

Great three bedroom family home | Two bathrooms | Spacious kitchen/diner | Private 40 ft garden | Central East Dulwich location www.propertyin.com | 020 8693 8000

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Milton Road, SE24

£895,000

Beautifully presented six bedroom period property retaining a wealth of original features. This property is located in the ever popular Poet’s Corner with close proximity to local schools, transport links, Brockwell Park and the many bars and cafe’s Herne Hill has to offer.

Croxted Road, SE24

£289,950

Beautiful two double bedroom garden flat, situated within a small gated development. The property is in a prime location within easy reach of Denmark Hill, Herne Hill, Dulwich Village and enjoys the facilities that these vibrant areas have to offer. Ruskin Park and Kings College Hospital can be found moments away.

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This beautiful Edwardian house comes to the market with neutral decor throughout. Boasting three spacious reception rooms, a good sized kitchen, four bedrooms and a large family bathroom. The property offers scope to extend into larger than average attic space and has a westerly facing garden.

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Herne Hill Road SE24

£550,000

This period property comes to the market with neutral decor, three bedrooms and still has scope for extending. The large garden looks over the bowling green giving it a beautiful outlook.

Located on Herne Hill Road, the facilities of the Carnegie Library, schools and parks are all nearby as well as excellent transport links to Central London.

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£850,000

With direct views over the beautiful Ruskin Park and beyond this fabulous five double bedroom, double fronted detached house needs to be seen to be fully appreciated. The property offers grand proportions that one would expect from a property of this period and stature and retains a wealth of original features

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Haredale Road SE24

£339,950

Delightful Garden Flat in prime location just moments from Brockwell Park. The property offers an abundance of space and light as well as excellent potential to further develop and extend (subject to planning).

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KENNINGTON A mid-terrace Georgian house in Kennington Road, Kennington, has a contemporary interior that includes a modern fitted kitchen and dining room with sun balcony.

A short walk from Lambeth North tube, the house offers four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a first floor drawing room. It also has a small patio garden and terrace, and is handy for Waterloo and the Thames.

And there’s no onward chain to delay the sale.

Kennington Road, Kennington SE11, guide price £1m, Field & Sons 020 7840 0666

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Potential in the garden The rear garden of a detached house in Sydenham stretches out for 210ft towards the park and bowling green. Many neighbouring properties have extended their homes into their own gardens by up to five metres.

A huge loft space could also be used to create extra space at the property on Cator Road, which offers three receptions on the ground floor, and six bedrooms above on the first and second floors.

Rolling up to The Marbles A four-bedroom duplex penthouse is set on the top two floors of The Marbles, a secure and gated modern development off Walworth Road.

Ten minutes’ walk from Kennington tube, the 2000 sq ft home has three terraces with superb views of the London skyline. An open plan reception and kitchen space has doors to terraces on both the north and south sides.

The master bedroom has an en suite shower room and built-in wardrobes, and the property in Grosvenor Terrace features wooden floors.

The Marbles, Grosvenor Terrace, Camberwell SE5, £845,000, Field & Sons 020 7234 9633

The house is set back from the road and has a sweeping carriage driveway, with ample parking at the front and an attached garage. A modern kitchen has white units and fitted appliances, and steps lead down to a cellar ideal for your collection of fine wines.

Dulwich is a seven-minute drive away.

Cator Road, Sydenham SE26, £1.55m, Pickwick Estates 020 3397 1144

Lordship location Barry Road, which runs between Lordship Lane and Peckham Rye Common, has a five-bedroom Victorian house on the market.

The ground floor contains three reception rooms, a kitchen and breakfast room, bedroom and bathroom.

On the first floor are four bedrooms, a second bathroom, and a second kitchen and dining room.

Total living space is 1930 sq ft, and the East Dulwich house includes a cellar, off-street parking at the front, and a 42ft rear garden.

Barry Road, East Dulwich SE22, £925,000, Foxtons 020 8613 6200

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lettings lowdown Jilly Bland, lettings manager for Wimbledon-based Robert Holmes & Co, reports After a very damp and somewhat slow start to the summer market, lettings really comes into its own from June to September and we are looking forward to another busy season.

During this period, applicants are predominantly families, especially those relocating from abroad, and budgets can be anywhere from £3000 to £10,000 per calendar month. Companies will generally employ the services of a relocation agent, whose job is to help orientate the employee to a new area, and assist in the search for the most suitable properties, taking into consideration location, available transport links, schools and general amenities.

Wimbledon Village is one of the most popular destinations for these families, and we are seeing increasing numbers moving here, not just from abroad but also from as close by as Notting Hill, Kensington and Fulham.

Anyone looking to make the first move towards a more rural location is delighted to discover that the village offers everything they would expect from the countryside, but with the added benefit of being on the

doorstep of Waterloo, London Bridge and the City, and only a short drive from the A3.

This year we have much to celebrate in the UK. At the beginning of June the eyes of the world will be upon us as the Queen celebrates 60 years’ service to her country, with events taking place all over the capital. Attention will quickly shift to sport: the Queen’s Club Championships and Wimbledon fortnight followed

by Olympic tennis – again at Wimbledon.

The excitement is electric and June in Wimbledon is much more about tennis than property! But there are always last-minute enquires from landlords who have secured a tennis let and need alternative accommodation, or those involved with the tournament eager to secure a property as close to the All England Lawn Tennis Club as possible.

Robert Holmes & Co has been established here for more than 40 years. Some of our tenants only envisage being in Wimbledon for a year or two, but they become captivated by the area and tend to stay and stay.

Never underestimate the romantic power of Wimbledon Village.

ARCHBISHOPS COTTAGE Archbishops Place, west of Brockwell Park, has a two-bedroom cottage that contains a reception with feature fireplace and wooden floors.

A separate dining room, next to the fitted kitchen, has a door that opens out into a large and private paved garden. North of Streatham Hill, the property also has a modern bathroom.

Archbishops Place, Brixton SW2, £400 per week part furnished, Palace Gate Lettings 020 7720 5588

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GRAND OPENING Floor-to-ceiling windows in the kitchen and breakfast room open out into a large L-shaped garden at a newly refurbished house near Wandsworth Park and the Thames.

Including five bedrooms and three bathrooms, the house in Fawe Park Road has 1615 sq ft of living space on three floors. The ground floor also contains a reception room, and the bedrooms are all upstairs.

Fawe Park Road runs off Putney Bridge Road, which forms the southern border of Wandsworth Park, where you can follow the Putney Sculpture Trail.

Fawe Park Road, Putney SW15, £3900 per month unfurnished, Savills 020 8780 9900

Bright kitchen and conservatory lead the way to the back garden Between the Commons, and right next to Clapham Common, a family house in Winsham Grove offers three floors of space including five bedrooms.

Walking distance from Clapham South tube, the property is said to be in ‘good decorative order’ and features a double reception room and kitchen on the ground floor. It also has two bathrooms.

The property also has a conservatory that leads out into the rear garden.

Winsham Grove runs west off Clapham Common West Side.

Winsham Grove, Battersea SW11, £995 per week, Marsh & Parsons 020 7228 9292

Top floor mezzanine reception looks up at vaulted ceiling The reception of a top floor flat on Wandsworth Common North Side is set on the mezzanine level beneath an impressive vaulted ceiling.

The SW11 property includes a high-spec contemporary kitchen and breakfast room, master bedroom with en suite bathroom, and a shower room. It also has a large decked roof terrace and an off-street parking space.

Wandsworth Common North Side SW11, £570 per week unfurnished, Palace Gate Lettings 020 7978 4404

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

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81 Nightingale Lane SW12  020 8673 0191  balhamsales@dng.co.uk

www.douglasandgordon.com

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

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

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

30 Abbeville Road SW4  020 8675 4400  claphamsales@dng.co.uk

www.jacksonsestateagents.com

www.douglasandgordon.com

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

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

www.johndwood.co.uk

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

www.hamptons.co.uk

www.acquireestateagents.co.uk

 020 7228 5390  battersea@living-london.net

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

www.living-london.net

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

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

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Lettings - 134 Northcote Road SW11  020 7978 4404  battersea@palacegateestates.co.uk 241 Lavender Hill SW11  020 7223 6565  battersea@bushells.com

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

www.palacegateestates.co.uk

www.oliverburn.com

www.bushells.com

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

www.marshandparsons.co.uk

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

www.palacegateestates.co.uk

www.douglasandgordon.com

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

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

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29 Battersea Square SW11  020 7924 3130  info@thresherowen.co.uk 253 Lavender Hill Battersea SW11  020 7228 2278  dturner@featherstoneleigh.co.uk

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

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

www.savills.com

236 Battersea Park Road SW11  020 7720 8077  battpksales@dng.co.uk

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

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190 Upper Richmond Road SW15  020 8788 3000  eputneysales@dng.co.uk

Southfields

24 Replingham Road SW18  020 8874 8822  sthfldssales@dng.co.uk

www.douglasandgordon.com

www.douglasandgordon.com

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

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

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Honor Oak

127 Lower Richmond Road SW15  020 8785 6666  wputneysales@dng.co.uk

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

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Earlsfield

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

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

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

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

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

www.savills.com

www.fieldandsons.co.uk

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

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

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

www.warrenputney.co.uk

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

www.jacksonsestateagents.com

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Herne Hill

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

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Tooting Bec

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

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149 Upper Richmond Road SW15  020 8788 8822  allan@allanfuller.co.uk

www.allanfuller.co.uk

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

www.warrenputney.co.uk

Wandsworth

(Between the Commons)

128 Northcote Road SW11  020 7924 2000  battsales@dng.co.uk

www.douglasandgordon.com

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

www.winkworth.co.uk

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

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

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Wandsworth Common

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

www.johndwood.co.uk

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

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

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

www.robertholmes.co.uk

www.hamptons.co.uk

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

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

www.robertholmes.co.uk

www.hawesandco.co.uk

www.jacksonsestateagents.com

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

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

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

www.john-thorogood.co.uk

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

www.savills.com

www.jacksonsestateagents.com

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

www.trindle-rymer-irens.com

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

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131 Northcote road SW11  020 7228 5111  battersea@ramptonbaseley.com

www.ramptonbaseley.com

Wimbledon South

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

www.quintonscott.co.uk

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

www.samuelestates.com

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

www.quintonscott.co.uk

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West Dulwich

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

www.pickwickestates.com

FEATURED PROPERTY Plantation Wharf, Battersea SW11 A spacious (1300 sq ft /121 sq m) upper floor riverside apartment providing pleasant river views from all main rooms

£699,950 Leasehold THRESHER OWEN Estate Agents

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the last word Helen Whitfield of Savills Putney Lettings gives her answers to South

Tell us how you joined the property industry and briefly describe your career to date.

I have always been interested in the property industry and decided to complete a degree in Property Agency and Marketing. I worked for a small company in Chelsea as office and property manager before joining Savills in April 2010. After completing the industry exams, I became ARLA licensed in 2011.

What do you enjoy most about working in this market and what have been your highlights so far?

I am very lucky to work in the diverse Putney market, letting everything from studio flats to large family houses. Putney is a desirable area reflected in the fact that many residents move to other parts of Putney rather than central London.

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

Meeting both client and applicant expectations, but this is why I love the job. I strive to provide the best service and achieve maximum rental values for clients. We are very lucky to be based in a strong SouthWest London market.

What advice would you give anyone considering a career in estate agency?

Estate agency is great if you like a varied day, working in and out of the office.

Strong interpersonal skills and a motivated, positive attitude are essential. It can be very

rewarding to work with such a wide variety of people, particularly when we meet all their requirements and find them the perfect home.

How difficult is the market for landlords and what advice would you give them?

The rental market is strong in the current climate, but landlords need to be willing to listen to their agent and take best advice for us to achieve the highest possible rent for their property. Sometimes this might mean redecorating to make a property more neutral and modern, and clean kitchens and bathrooms are essential.

In your view, how does the South London market differ from other areas of London?

Rental prices have been on the increase throughout the A3 corridor and with the excellent overground train services, the City can be easily accessed, but residents can still enjoy the green spaces and a slightly slower pace of life.

If you were Prime Minister for the day, what would you change or what new measures would you introduce?

Compulsory licensing of all lettings agents: this would enhance the reputation of the industry, provide the best possible service and eradicate malpractice.

Where, in your view, is the best place to live south of the river and why?

It has to be Putney with its green open spaces, thriving high street, underground and mainline stations, the Thames and easy access to the A3. I live in Battersea on a houseboat so I think riverside properties are highly desirable for London living.

If you were not an estate agent, what career would you choose and why?

I have always ridden horses and competed at amateur level.

I would have loved to become a successful three-day event rider.

What are your predictions for the rental property market in South London for the next few years?

Due to current mortgage constraints, we are likely to see an increased number of people renting, and positive growth will continue over the next few years.

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A SPACIOUS AND LIGHT SIX BEDROOM FAMILY HOME IN CENTAL PUTNEY rossdale road, putney sw15 6 bedrooms  main reception room  2nd reception room/ dining room  kitchen/breakfast room  3 bathrooms  cellar  large garden

Savills Putney

Helen Whitfield hwhitfield@savills.com £6,500 per month Unfurnished

020 8780 6117

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clapham residential sales and lettings www.sheratonlaw.com 020 7627 5566 Rosebery Road, SW2

£625 per week Outstanding four bedroom house with beautiful landscaped garden in Clapham Park. This delightful period property, redecorated to a very high standard, comprises a double reception room with bay windows and original shutters; contemporary and original kitchen with doors leading into the garden. All bedrooms benefit from sanded wooden floors, stylish shutters and built- in wardrobes. The house has plenty of natural light and a very welcoming feel to it.

Altenburg Gardens, SW11

£575,000 Share of Freehold A wonderfully presented two bedroom garden flat situated on the ground floor of this mid terrace Victorian House; the property is located on this highly desirable quiet residential road off “Clapham Common North Side”. The property benefits from two double bedrooms, bathroom, open plan kitchen / reception room, basement, garage and private garden (West facing).

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