London Property South February 2020

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HOUSE & HOME

FEBRUARY 2020

MODERNLOVE Six new homes in SW20

INSPIRED SPACE

Unique mews

From the heart The air is filled with positivity

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his is a very charming apartment, with a beautiful interior and a pretty patio garden.

The property is light and bright and decorated in a contemporary style. The local area provides a number of green spaces as well as fantastic schools such as Thomas's and Newton Prep, with charming restaurants and pubs nearby.

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Guide price ÂŁ815,000 Knight Frank Battersea matt.smith@knightfrank.com 020 8128 9310

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superb semi-detached family house with off-street parking located near Tooting Common. The property features an open-plan kitchen with bi-fold doors leading out to a large rear garden that provides excellent entertaining space in summer.

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Guide price ÂŁ2,450,000 Knight Frank Wandsworth sam.sproston@knightfrank.com 020 7768 0994

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Royal Duchess Mews, SW12 £2,580 per calendar month A fabulous three bedroom house in a modern gated mews development close to Clapham South. The house has a large reception room leading to a kitchen, three bedrooms, one bathroom, utility room and off street parking. EPC – C Balham Office 020 8675 5050

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Duncan Farmer is an experienced journalist specialising in finance, business and property.

Duncan writes for a wide range of newspapers including the Daily Telegraph, Sunday Times and Mail on Sunday. See his Finance report.

Archbishops Place, SW2 £1,780 per calendar month A lovely two bedroom Victorian cottage with period features in a quiet cul-de-sac just off Brixton Hill. The house has one reception room, a dining room, fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms, one bathroom and a garden. EPC – E

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FEBRUARY 2020

77 NEWS & VIEWS 10 Home Front. Jenny Knight looks at how we can reduce our carbon footprints 11 The Word. Matt Smith, Partner and Office Head Knight Frank Battersea & Riverside, expects positivity to breed positivity 20 Heads-up. Good news on house sales and prices and Robin Chatwin of Savills raises funds in the Big Sleep Out 21 Word on the Street. Will 2020 be a ‘Boris bounce’ year?

22 Thinking of moving – expert advice from Move IQ’s Phil Spencer 24 Secret Agent. Sam Bide of Savills Barnes revealed 40 What’s On. Things to do around SOUTH 40 The Time is Right. Get your property on the market now, says Austin Thorogood 42 NEW HOMES. John Nouri, Director of Robert Holmes & Company, looks forward to an exciting 2020

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21 43 New family homes in Upper Sydenham and Shared Ownership apartments in Lower Sydenham 46 Money Matters. Duncan Farmer anticipates the effects of a Boris Bounce

Streatham Common and a semi-detached Victorian house in central Putney 49 Robert Holmes Wimbledon. A magnificent contemporary home with views over south London

77 Luxe Lettings. A stunning six bedroom detached period house in Putney, a converted and extended coach house in Ham and a four bedroom family home near Putney Common

75 Diary of an Estate Agent. Jane Robathan of Roy Brooks

53 Robert Holmes Coombe. A stunning refurbished and extended six-bedroom house off Coombe Estate

78 Super Prime Let. A hidden gem – in a private gated estate on Coombe Ridings

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58 South West London. A two bedroom garden flat next to Battersea Park, a stylish three bedroom house in Clapham Old Town and three floors of luxury in Battersea Square

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74 South East London. A breathtaking house in the heart of Peckham Rye and a stunning Grade II listed family house on Campion Grove

83 Coastal Homes – seaside living for Londoners

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SOUTH Loves. Our wish list

26 Joined+Jointed –Smart new additions 28 The Trend. The look of love…

ON THE MARKET 10 Trophy Home. A spacious home over three floors in a private gated mews in Clapham 10

VIP Property. A converted village hall steeped in history

33 EXCLUSIVE. Three properties set to impress 48 South West London. An Edwardian semi close to

76 Lettings. A second floor two bedroom flat in a popular block close to Battersea Square, a light-filled three bedroom flat moments from Northcote Road and in central Herne Hill, a three bedroom bungalow

79 A luxurious detached family home on a prestigious private road 82 London in 60 minutes – commutable country homes

FINALLY 84 Last Word. Alexandra Whitell, Assistant Branch Manager, Fulfords Estate Agents, Totnes has the final say 86 Directory of South London agents

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SOUTH LOVES...

SEEIT. SHOPIT. DOIT. Pablo Picasso, Head of a Woman, 4 Dec 1962 Photo © RMN-Grand Palais (Musée national Picasso-Paris) / Béatrice Hatala © Succession Picasso/DACS 2019

ACUTABOVE

The most comprehensive exhibition devoted to Picasso’s imaginative and original uses of paper ever to be held has just opened at the Royal Academy.

It shows that Picasso didn’t just draw on paper – he tore it, burnt it, and made it three-dimensional.

There’s much to see from studies for ‘Guernica’ to a 4.8-metre-wide collage. The exhibition brings together more than 300 works on paper spanning the artist’s 80-year career. Picasso and Paper at the Royal Academy until 13 April.

CLEAR WINNERS

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In store this month, Borstad is a range of functional houseware products to help keep your home in order. Consciously designed using natural materials such as rattan, hardwood, metal and canvas, they also have eye appeal. www.ikea.com

Let your greenery and blooms come centre stage in these modern vases – choose plain glass or leaf patterned. Affordable enough to group. Sanctuary vases: tall green glass leaf vase, £15; tall fluted tulip vase, £8; small green glass leaf vase, £8; clear glass shoulder vase, £10. www.dunelm.com

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CORRIDOROF POWER

The Magic Stepping Stones Runner from Sonya Winner Contemporary Rugs has proved very popular since it’s launch during London Design Festival in 2019. Inspired

by Matisse’s cut outs and handmade in pure New Zealand wool, this new, even more vibrant, colourway is priced from £730. www.sonyawinner.com

SLEEPING BEAUTY

Pablo Picasso, ‘Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe’ after Manet, I, Mougins, 26 Jan-13 Mar 1962. Photo © RMN-Grand Palais (Musée national PicassoParis) / Marine Beck-Coppola. © Succession Picasso/DACS 2019

A dream of a child’s bed! It’s made from solid pine with a white finish and features a window, two portholes and and an open roof to one side so you can see your child sleeping blissfully! Two storage drawers are an optional extra.

It’s simple design means you can accessorise it just as you wish.

Kids House Cabin Bed, £599. www.cuckooland.com

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HOMEFRONT Global warming and green living is the topic we are all currently obsessed with. We want to carry on enjoying ourselves while at the same time reducing our carbon footprints, says Jenny Knight

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he other big attraction of lowenergy life is that it might save us money – an important consideration for many after the extravagances of the festive season.

Expert Doug Johnson, of the independent energy consultancy, Mesh Energy, has drawn up ten tips to turn your house into an eco-home in 2020. Follow only half of them and Greta Thunberg would be proud of you.

Top tip is to improve loft insulation.

Latest building regulations suggest about 300mm of fibre glass insulation.

A top up to get up to this level costs the average home about £500 and you are likely to get the money back within two to three years.

Cavity wall insulation is more expensive and there have also been reports of damp resulting. However, targeting draughts and open chimneys in older properties is a no-brainer.

Draughts can account for about 15% of a standard energy bill. Draught proofing seals, tape and chimney balloons can recoup their cost within a year.

Solar panel systems are down in price and the largest 16 panel domestic system costs about £7,000 meaning you can earn the money back within 10 years.

A heat pump costs about £10,000 to £15,000, but the renewable heat incentive (RHI) scheme offers tax free payments for seven years to almost guarantee a return on your investment.

Ditch the AGA – even the efficient electric versions cost over £1,000 a year. Might be cheaper to send for a take-away.

Replacement low flow shower heads cost about £25 each and save about 25% of water without making your shower feel any different.

LED lights are cheaper than ever.

Some can be bought for less than £10 online. If you occupy the house during the day or have areas in the home that are used all the time with lots of lights then this measure is a real energy and cash saver. Depending on usage this typically costs less than £300 to implement, but you could realistically get your money back within the first year.

For no expenditure at all you can make a saving of about £150 a year by not using your tumble dryer and rigging up a washing line in the garden or balcony instead.

Finally get your water metered and collect rainwater for the garden at the cost of a plastic barrel and some guttering. Shame the barrel is plastic but none of us can be perfect.

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ocated in a private gated mews between Clapham Common and Battersea Park, this is a very rare space – over 4,000 sq ft. The house, over three floors, has five bedrooms, three bathrooms, separate cloakroom, a large dining room, which could easily seat 16 guests for a dinner party, kitchen with vaulted ceilings and white marble surfaces, a grand reception room with very high ceilings and a beautiful fireplace and built-in book cases. There’s also a self-contained apartment with bedroom, en suite shower room, kitchen and private entrance as well as parking for two cars and a 90 ft private roof terrace. Turnchapel Mews is a unique development, tucked away, off Cedars Road. Clapham has lots of character and a village-like atmosphere – ideal for families. It’s also in the catchment area for some renowned schools. £14,083 per month, Savills Northcote Road 020 8772 6989

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otham Hall is tucked away in a quiet residential street of Putney, and was first built as a community hall called St Mary’s Hall in 1913. Over the years it was the location for political meetings addressed by former Prime Ministers, Sir Winston Churchill and Sir Anthony Eden and later, in the 60s, performances by the Rolling Stones and The Who. In the 1990s it was rescued from disrepair and redesigned into nine luxury ‘loft-style’ apartments and renamed Hotham Hall. One of the exclusive and individual apartments, which has had a stylish update, is now available for sale. It’s a three double bedroom ground floor maisonette apartment with 2,300 sq ft of flexible space featuring wood flooring.

The south-facing, light-filled reception room, perfect for entertaining, opens onto a fabulous bespoke Bulthaup kitchen with glazed ceilings and triple French doors leading to the large terrace which has a Mediterranean feel. The principal bedroom has a fitted dressing area and a sumptuous en suite bathroom. The other two bedrooms are en suite. There’s also a media room and ample storage.

Hotham Hall, Hotham Road, Putney, SW15, Guide Price, £1.95m, Savills 020 8780 9900

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THE WORD Matt Smith, Partner and Office Head Knight Frank Battersea & Riverside looks forward to ‘positivity breeding positivity’

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t’s been a very long time since genuine positivity was in the air in the property world.

Now the air is filled with it, like fairy dust twinkling in the winter sun. It might be that people are so fatigued from the negativity we have become used to, and the talk of doom and gloom from most agents and property professionals, that any small sign of a return to stability is enough to start a positivity movement. Viva the confidence revolution!

The newspapers report that young people have been suffering from Climate Change anxiety and fears for their future, while simultaneously adults have been shuddering at the state of the property market and the impacts of leaving the EU without a deal.

While we can’t say that the climate disasters show signs of improving while continents burn and entire regions flood as if from the darker pages of the bible, we can say that there seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel for stability returning to the UK property market. For now. A small win in a world filled with trouble.

This spring is likely to be the busiest for some years as buyers call the bottom of the market (again) and look to make a move.

SDLT is likely to increase for foreign buyers.

This may seem like a good thing or a bad thing depending on where you sit in this issue, but it is sure to contribute to the gold rush and the inevitable good news that will follow.

Positivity breeds positivity and like many fabled prophecies, it will be self-fulfilling. At least I hope so.

The population needs

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Offers in excess of £475,000 With five bedrooms, this substantial detached house has been designed for stylish and comfortable living. There is a free flowing interior with a palatial kitchen/ dining/family room with a designer kitchen, vaulted ceilings and views over the gardens. The living room has a working fire, and there is a spacious and versatile snug/games room, a utility room and guest cloakroom. Upstairs there are five generous bedrooms and a bathroom with separate shower. The master suite includes a dressing room and en suite shower room with underfloor heating.

Outside a private block paved driveway gives parking for four cars. Kettering is a short drive away and connects with London St Pancras International in under an hour.

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it. As the threat of war rises once again in the Middle East and oil prices soar, money from the regions affected will flow into the UK and other safe havens across the globe.

For all the Brexit and EU fears it reminds us of how lucky we really are to live and work in the UK. We may suffer ups and downs, but really there isn’t much that is a safer place to invest than in bricks and mortar in Blighty.

Knight Frank has some incredible properties for every demographic, from local to international, from cottage to penthouse.

This is the best time to get an up-to-date market appraisal, as once the spring blossoms make an appearance your home should be ready to go onto the market. As the days get longer and the trees begin to blossom, buyers will be out in full force.

Keep calm and buy property.

Minnow We would love to give you honest and frank advice so 21 The Pavement, please don’t hesitate to Clapham Common, give us a call.

SW4 0HY 020 7720 4105 minnowclapham.co.uk Where? It overlooks the Common.

What’s it like? Minnow is a small laid back intimate restaurant, with loads of atmosphere and friendly service – and it’s dog friendly.

And the food? Delicious food focused on modern seasonal dishes with an excellent choice of vegetarian, fish and meat dishes packed with flavour. The restaurant offers all day dining, with great food, fresh juices, fresh coffee as well as cocktails and wines.

I’ve only been once and we enjoyed everything we ordered! I will definitely be heading back for more!

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emi-detached Grade II listed home, situated on a much sought after road overlooking the River Wandle.

The house is light and spacious as well as retaining many period features throughout.

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beautiful period family home set over three floors and presented in fabulous condition throughout.

Light floods the extended kitchen/reception room which opens onto a south-facing rear garden.

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Guide price ÂŁ995,000 Knight Frank Wimbledon tom.cope@knightfrank.com 020 8946 0026

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his beautifully presented family home has a contemporary feel and is flooded with natural light. The ground floor offers excellent entertaining space. Off the hallway is a stunning bay fronted double reception room with wooden flooring and twin fireplaces for cosy nights in.

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Guide price £1,100 per week Knight Frank Wandsworth harry.anthony@knightfrank.com 020 8022 6119

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Properties to call home

Elsynge Road, SW18 Reception room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, communal gardens, 60 sq m (625 sq ft), EPC=D

Guide £635,000 | Leasehold 92 years remaining

Abercrombie Street, SW11 Double reception room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, rear garden, 105 sq m (1,125 sq ft), EPC=D

Guide £975,000 | Freehold

Talk to us today Sarah Tracey Savills Wandsworth 020 8877 4812 sarah.tracey@savills.com

Adam Dryden-Peck Savills Battersea Park 020 3402 1900 adpeck@savills.com

Helen Hammond Savills Clapham 020 8673 4111 helen.hammond@savills.com

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Savills Battersea Park

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Savills Wandsworth

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Savills Clapham

020 8673 4111

Lysias Road, SW12 Reception room, breakfast room/kitchen, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, cellar, rear garden, 175 sq m (1,890 sq ft), EPC=D

Guide £1.3 million | Freehold

Fullerton Road, SW18 Reception room/kitchen/dining room, 2 further reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, utility room, South-facing rear garden, 185 sq m (1,985 sq ft), EPC=C

Guide £1.45 million | Freehold

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When we promise the world, we mean it.

Last year, our buyers originated from 44 different countries, proving that alongside remarkable local expertise, we have an extensive international reach.

So whether it’s London, Lyon or Lima, speak to your local John D Wood & Co. expert with global connections. johndwood.co.uk

Data source: Properties exchanged between 19th December 2017 and 29th December 2018.

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Khyber Road, Battersea, SW11 A recently refurbished family home situated in the popular “Little India”, just south of Battersea Park Road. On the ground floor, the house comprises a generous reception room, a cloakroom and open-plan kitchen and dining area with doors opening out on to an enclosed patio. The upper floors feature the bedrooms, bathrooms as well as a sizeable roof terrace. Approx. 1,570 sq ft. Energy Rating: D. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, open-plan dining room, cloakroom, patio, roof terrace. £875 Per Week | £3,792 Per Month (fees apply)

Battersea Lettings – 020 3151 6445

Wandsworth Common West Side, Wandsworth, SW18 Situated in a handsome Victorian building overlooking Wandsworth Common Westside, this well maintained property has an excellent array of period features. This wonderful house features a double reception and an open-plan dining room with French windows leading onto the 59 ft rear garden. Approx.

2,150 sq ft. Energy Rating: D. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double reception room, open-plan dining room, cloakroom, garden.

Freehold Guide Price £1,900,000

Wandsworth Sales – 020 3151 6697

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Lydden Grove, Southfields, SW18 A modern family home, this property has been superbly refurbished to a high standard. Unlike a traditional layout, the accommodation has been arranged to feature the bedrooms on the lower ground floor and ground floor, with a contemporary open-plan kitchen/dining room on the top floor. Approx. 723 sq ft. Energy Rating: C. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), open-plan reception room, garden.

Freehold Guide Price £800,000

Southfields Sales – 020 315 17081

Pulborough Road, Southfields, SW18 A delightful property that has been thoughtfully decorated throughout using a tranquil colour scheme. With high ceilings and tall windows, the generous reception room features polished wood flooring and a cast iron fireplace with an elegant mantel. This flat is conveniently situated within easy reach of the shops, cafes and restaurants of Southfields. Approx. 930 sq ft. Energy Rating: E. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), open-plan reception room, roof terrace. £692 Per Week | £3,000 Per Month (fees apply)

Southfields Lettings – 020 3151 6742

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Newstead Way, Wimbledon, SW19 Situated within a row of desirable townhouses, this property is located on a popular residential road adjacent to the All England Lawn Tennis Club. The house offers tastefully decorated, well proportioned accommodation over three floors with a southerly facing rear garden and off-street parking.

Approx. 1,686 sq ft. Energy Rating: D. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), reception room, dining room, kitchen, off street parking, garage, garden.

Freehold Guide Price £1,250,000

Wimbledon Sales – 020 3151 6805

Woodside, Wimbledon, SW19 An imposing Victorian family house, nicely set back from the main road. The property has retained much of its original charm and character, boasting well proportioned rooms with high ceilings as well as an attractive landscaped rear garden. Woodside is a highly regarded residential area, ideally situated between Wimbledon Village, Park and Town and convenient for Bishop Gilpin Primary School. Approx. 2,196 sq ft. Energy Rating: E. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, dining room, breakfast room, cloakroom, utility room, garden. £923 Per Week | £4,000 Per Month (fees apply)

Wimbledon Lettings – 020 3151 6450

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HEADS-UP SOARAWAY

The number of new prospective buyers registering with Knight Frank in London rose to its highest weekly total in more than 15 years in the second week of January, following the certainty brought by the General Election result.

The figure was 92% higher than the same week last year and 95% up on the same period in 2018.

In addition the number of viewings across London rose to its third highest total in 15 years on Saturday 11 January.

“We have had our busiest ever Saturday for viewings this week,” said Christopher Burton, Head of Knight Frank’s Dulwich office. “The second half of last year was active as buyers ventured back into the market but interest has exploded at the start of this year.”

In the ten working days following the election, Knight Frank transacted more exchanges in PCL than any equivalent period since December 2016.

Tom Bill, Head of London Residential Research comments: “The reasons for this uptick include the relatively benign global economic backdrop, ultralow mortgage rates, the currency discount and the fact prime residential markets have re-priced in response to political uncertainty and tax changes.

The extent of the pent-up demand that has built over 2019 could also inject more urgency into the market. In the final quarter of last year, there were 10 new buyers for every new property listed in prime central and outer London, the highest ratio in more than 15 years.”

PRICESUP London property prices have grown by 72% over the past decade and by more than £55 a day. The current average value of a home stands at £475,458, the most expensive in the country.

In South London stand out performers include Putney, where values have exploded by 1,082 per cent over the past 25 years. After came Brexit and 18 months of consecutive price falls culminating in a dip of 0.5% in November 2019 with buyers and sellers staying away from the market until the uncertainty cleared. The landslide Conservative win in December has prompted year on year house price growth suggesting that South London property prices have bottomed out ahead of a possible spring revival.

ARTSCHAMP Wandsworth has been shortlisted for two champion of the arts awards.

It is shortlisted for Hearts for the Arts Awards 2020 after being selected twice by a panel of key arts industry experts and practitioners.

In addition The National Campaign for the Arts awards has shortlisted Nine Elms’ Happy Street Festival and Thessaly Road Bridge (pictured) for the category of Best Arts Project – Community Cohesion.

Also shortlisted was Wandsworth Councillor Steffi Sutters, for her work promoting the arts in the category Best Arts Champion – Councillor.

The annual awards celebrate the unsung heroes of Local Authorities who are championing the arts, often within a climate of severe financial challenges.

GROWINGPAINS New research into the UK’s favourite plants finds that many people struggle to keep indoor plants alive, despite some spending hundreds of pounds on plants, pots and soil in the last two years.

More than 1,000 people were asked about their plant-purchasing habits and preferences, in a new public survey from Blooming Artificials. It found ’Millennials’ (aged 25-34) spend more than other age groups on indoor plants, but many have killed between 50%-100% of their plants in the last two years.

Succulents and cacti are the number one choice for almost every age group with orchids in second place. Though social media is still alive with images of monstera, snake plants and other ‘trending’ plants, the survey found that orchids are making a comeback for 2020. With the survey also finding that the average plant lover kills 31% of their indoor plants, perhaps it’s no surprise that there’s also a growing trend for artificial plants in the home.

Google Trends shows that online interest in artificial plants has been steadily growing over the last five years.

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WORD ON THE STREET KERCHING In the past decade £2 trillion worth of UK homes were sold, according to research

by Savills. That total is up by 14% on the previous decade. The biggest share of this booty came from London, where £446 billion worth of sales took place – beating the North East by 10 times.

Not surprisingly Knightsbridge and Belgravia were the top performing areas of the country with £4.94 billion worth of sales.

Less predictably it seems that Scotland is catching up with Edinburgh City centre ranked second place for the total value of sales in the country.

UP,UP AND AWAY THE BIG SLEEP Robin Chatwin, head of Savills South West London (pictured top row, centre) was amongst the fundraisers who joined in the World’s Big Sleep Out. He joined 2,000 people sleeping rough in Trafalgar Square to raise money for charities helping the homeless and displaced.

The campaign was founded by Josh Littlejohn MBE, the co-founder of the charity Social Bite and took place in cities across the globe including Los Angeles, Brisbane, Edinburgh and London.

Robin says: “I took part to try to help increase awareness of homelessness. This is only one night – and there are people who sleep on the streets for years...so my hardship isn’t great but one that I hope will make some impact. It was an eye-opening event and it rained throughout the night.

So far I’ve raised almost £4,500.

“Later this year I am hoping to volunteer at The Connection At St Martins to give further help.”

Donations to Robin’s fundraising page can made at https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ fundraiser-display/showROFundraiser Page?userUrl= RobinChatwin&pageUrl=5

Converting your loft into a living area increases the property value by an average 10.8 per cent, or £25,312, but it’s estimated to cost £21,000 to carry out and you may need planning permission.

Adding a conservatory would be a simpler bet and is also profitable. At the other end of the scale are projects that add little in value, and landscaping your garden is one of the worst offenders. It costs an average £3,000, but adds only £3,281 to your property’s value.

Tarquin Purdie, the founder of HaMuch.com, said: “Improving your home can also help increase its value in the event that you are looking to sell and adding a conservatory is the most cost-effective way of increasing your property’s value.

“However, not every improvement will add value so it’s worth researching first, although if you want to make a guaranteed difference to your home’s value, a loft conversion is the way to go despite the high up-front costs.”

Will 2020 be a ‘Boris bounce’ year?

LUCIAN COOK HEAD OF SAVILLS RESIDENTIAL RESEARCH We went into the election period with a great deal of pent up demand, with buyers and sellers putting decisions on hold until the outcome became clear. A Conservative party majority has given them the confidence to press the button on deals previously agreed in principle, giving an unexpectedly strong end to a year that had been dogged by uncertainty. There are many unknowns facing the economy as the Brexit deal is negotiated this year, so we are not anticipating a significant bounce in values until that point. Reduced uncertainty may firm up buying decisions, but only if vendors remain restrained in their expectations of value.

DOUGLAS BERNARD BRANCH MANAGER WINKWORTH HERNE HILL The property market in the UK, especially in London, has gone down due to the uncertainty of Brexit over the last three years. More recently we had an added problem with a stagnant market whilst waiting for the General Election on 12 December. The property market in the UK was restricted as people were indecisive as they could not see the light at the end of the tunnel and were unsure whether to invest for the future. Since Boris’s majority in the General Election result, it seems that a weight has been lifted off their shoulders and now they are ready to invest in the property market again. Now we can see a brighter future for the property market as we are seeing a surge in viewings and agreed sales.

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How to add value to your home

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t may surprise you to hear that if you want to add value to your home, you don’t necessarily have to carry out a large renovation project.

Better still, you don’t always have to spend a lot of time and money either.

Whether you’re looking to sell or simply want to improve your property, a little effort can often reap great rewards.

In fact, one of the most simple and yet most overlooked ways to add value to your home is by naming it.

Intrigued to learn more?

I’m going to share with you some of my tips to help you add value to your property in 2020.

NAME YOUR HOME Making a simple change to the name of your home, can add thousands to your property’s value, so it’s definitely worth consideration.

Whilst there is some paperwork involved with Royal Mail and your local council, it can prove to be very effective.

My only cautionary note is to choose your name carefully: • use your home’s location as an inspiration.

A name that fits in with the area can catch potential buyer’s attention; • don’t name it after your family name or anything too personal, as this could actually put people off.

RENEW AND REDECORATE YOUR HOME Did you know that repainting the front of your home can cost as little as £1,000 but could add up to £5,000 to its value?

Consider these options: • Brighten up the window frames to keep your home well-maintained. If you’re thinking of selling, this will help to reassure

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buyers about the overall condition of the property.

• Re-decorate - make sure you retouch any old paint on your walls and repair or replace any peeling wallpaper.

• Spend a little to update your kitchen or bathroom - small changes can make a big difference.

• Replace old carpets or curtains to add a new lease of life into your rooms.

• Repaint the exterior of your home - it can really improve its look. If accessibility is an issue, find a local tradesman to do the job for you.

A home that looks spick-and-span will be a joy to live in and if you’re wanting to attract buyers, it will certainly appeal to them too!

TIDY THE OUTSIDE Having a tidy looking home from the outside will help to make your home appear more valuable and will give you a real sense of pride.

And, if you’re looking to sell, it will also attract people to want to view inside too.

So, ensure you maintain the outside of your property and look after your • fence and front gate • driveway • path • porch • garden And, try to disguise and conceal your bins!

It’s certainly not what people want to see or smell as they approach your home.

The importance of ‘kerb appeal’ and the impression you get when you first approach the property from the street, can’t be overstated.

attractive and well maintained garden then all the better. Despite the potential upkeep, we are still a nation of garden lovers.

Make the most of your garden, treat it as an extension of your living space and look after it in the same way. In this way, you’ll be able to enjoy your outdoor space even more.

However big or small your garden may be, there are always improvements you can make.

Some of these include: • Repotting plants into new tubs • Picking out weeds from paths or the patio • Cleaning the patio or decking if you have one • Adding colour to borders with bedding plants • Investing in outdoor furniture If it’s too much work or you don’t have the time, we can put you in touch with local gardeners or other local, trusted tradespeople to do the job for you!

Good luck!

NEED FURTHER ADVICE? To get Phil Spencers step-by-step checklists to help you sell your home sign up for Free to Move iQ. Whether you’re buying, renting, selling, moving or owning, Phil shares his property advice all in one place over on www.moveiq. co.uk

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Name Sam Bide

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Estate Agent Savills Position Head of Barnes office Where do you live?

I live in west Putney, right by Barnes and Putney common.

What and where was your first London home?

My first property purchase was in Fulham.

Favourite open space in London?

Barnes and Putney Common.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Working my way up in the industry. I was a young negotiator and have always worked hard to be the best at the job. In previous companies I have been the top sales performer. I really enjoy exceeding people’s expectations and pushing myself. I’m very competitive.

Tell us something that would surprise people about you.

I’m getting married in Greece this year.

370 Old York Road SW18 1SP telephone 020 8480 4444 email wandsworth@first-union.co.uk

Aside from property what’s your most expensive purchase?

It would have to be a car really. Getting a smart new car is a great feeling.

Favourite book, film or album now?

A good book on holiday is great – some sort of Tom Clancy type thriller.

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

A professional sportsman! And it would have been golf, I think.

What three things would take to a desert island?

A good book, cold beers and sun cream!

What is your most treasured possession?

Probably my dog, Ralph. He’s a complete nightmare but I do love having him around.

What is top of your bucket list?

Micaela has been brilliant dealing with all the issues.

It has made life very easy for me.

K.P. DECEMBER 2019

Skiing in Japan.

Who would you like to be stuck in a lift with?

James Hunt. Some interesting stories I imagine!

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CLASSIC DESIGN This handsome, six bedroom house was built about six years ago and overlooks playing fields. It offers the best of classic design with top quality contemporary finishes and great ceiling heights, that combine to create a house of great style and quality

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he beautifully proportioned and stylish family house has great lateral space and exceptionally light rooms. It combines top quality finishes with practical family living.

The ground floor has wood floors with underfloor heating. There is a generous reception hall with double doors to both the reception room and dining room (or family room). The kitchen/reception/ dining room runs across the whole of the rear of the house with bi-fold doors leading to the gorgeous landscaped garden with southerly aspect. In addition there is a cloakroom, utility room and decent sized plant room with plenty of storage space on this floor.

The first floor houses the large master bedroom suite complete with dressing room, two more double bedrooms, both with en suite bathrooms and a practical store room. There are three further bedrooms on the top floor with a bathroom and plenty of under

eaves storage. All the bathrooms have underfloor heating.

To the rear is a wonderful landscaped garden featuring a decked area made of zero maintenance composite and a stylish, brick-built shed, which could be used as a home office. The front of the house has remote controlled gates and plenty of off-street parking.

This house stands opposite playing fields in a quiet part of the road and is well placed for Kings College School, Wimbledon Common, Wimbledon Village and Raynes Park Mainline station with fast trains to Waterloo. Locally there are many excellent local schools in both the state and private sectors. Leisure facilities include tennis clubs, a riding stables and golf courses. The A3/M25 road networks offer excellent access to both Heathrow and Gatwick airports.

Cottenham Park Road, SW20, ÂŁ3,000,000, Knight Frank 0208 946 0026

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UNIQUEMEWS In a prime position within Battersea’s only Victorian mews, this substantial property has been completely refurbished and reconfigured to the highest of standards

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njoying contemporary design throughout there are four double bedrooms and a private roof terrace as well as private on street parking.

Kersley Mews is “hidden away” just off Foxmore Street and Kersley Street, minutes from Battersea Bridge Road and Albert Bridge Road and close to the wonderful open spaces and leisure facilities of Battersea Park.

There are local shops and restaurants on

Battersea Park Road together with bus services to Vauxhall and the City, and the routes across the river.

In total the house has four double bedrooms, a family bathroom, an en suite bathroom and a separate shower room.

There are two reception rooms, a utility room, roof terrace and private on street parking.

‘Close to the wonderful open spaces and leisure facilities of Battersea Park’

Kersley Mews, Battersea, SW11, £2,500,000, John D Wood & Co 020 3151 0661

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STUNNER This amazing new-build home has been developed to an exacting specification to provide a statement address and lifestyle in the seclusion of the Coombe Estate while only 30 minutes from Central London

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Awards’ Best Luxury House award, along with Best Interior Design and Best Architecture.

The 12,000 square feet house has formal and informal reception rooms and a bespoke David Linley kitchen.

On the ground floor there is the drawing room, dining room, kitchen/family room, study and garage.

The floors are linked by an extraordinarily stylish central staircase. The first floor comprises the master bedroom and three more bedrooms and a staff apartment on a separate wing, accessed by its own staircase.

On the second floor there are three more bedrooms and a games room. The house is surrounded by parkland, being

only five minutes from Richmond Park and Wimbledon Common, while only 30 minutes from central London.

The house has air conditioning and integrated A/V and security systems.

There is a 14 metre long indoor swimming pool and a sauna, as well as a fitness suite, entertainment room, wine cellar and games room. The landscaped garden includes a summer house.

Coombe Hill is an exceptional location with a country feel yet close to the shops, restaurants, cafés and theatres in both Kingston and Wimbledon and is ideally placed for three superb independent schools.

There is a 14 metre long indoor swimming pool and a sauna, as well as a fitness suite

Asquith House, Coombe Estate, Coombe, £8,950,000 Robert Holmes & Company 020 8947 1100

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ORCHIDS FESTIVAL AT KEW Kew Gardens Sat 8 Feb-Sun 8 Mar

Kew Gardens’ celebration of the orchid returns for its 25th year, this time with a focus on the plant life of Indonesia. The botanical gardens’ tropical greenhouse will be bursting with colourful species reflecting Indonesia’s diverse landscape – from tropical rainforests to spectacular volcanos. www.kew.org

POLKA HALF TERM WORKSHOPS New Wimbledon Theatre Tue 18-Thur Feb 20, 10.30am-3.30pm

Polka Theatre are taking over the Studio for halfterm with an exciting programme of workshops – on offer are acting, singing and storytelling sessions. Something for all ages. www.polkatheatre.com

BRITISH SURREALISM: 1793-1952 Dulwich Picture Gallery

Tue 26 Feb-Sun 17 May The first major exhibition to explore the origins of surrealist art in Britain.

Almost 100 years since the birth of surrealism in the 1920s, the exhibition will position British Surrealism as a fundamental movement in the history of art, pre-dating the international movement’s official beginnings. It will bring together over 30 artists and 70 eclectic works. www.dulwichpicturegallery.org

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re-Christmas property market conditions had many sellers on the back foot waiting for the election and, as a result, the short supply of good houses on the market Between the Commons, coupled with a number of voracious buyers and the John Thorogood “know-how” meant we achieved some outstanding results for our clients.

A good example was this: a rough, tenanted house on Mallinson Road, Between the Commons on the market on a ‘joint’ basis with another Northcote Road chain agency, was sold by John Thorogood at over the asking price (c £1.5m). We had two strong bidders fighting for it – the other agent had none (to my knowledge).

These same supply/demand conditions are present now too. With lots of new buyers the message is clear – don’t sit waiting for the summer flowers to bloom in the garden before getting your property on the market now...

John Thorogood, 020 7228 7474, www.john-thorogood.co.uk

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CARS: ACCELERATING THE MODERN WORLD V&A until Apr 19

A journey through the 130 year history of automobiles.

The exhibition brings together 15 diverse cars to tell extraordinary stories about design and the car’s impact on the broader world. www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/cars

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NEWHOMESUPDATE John Nouri, Director Robert Holmes & Company, looks forward to an exciting year ahead

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s always everyone is looking for a fresh start in January. The political and economic uncertainty of the last three years is hopefully being resolved and this should have a positive effect on the housing market. Despite that we had an unusually buoyant 2019, particularly with the sale of new properties. We are therefore pleased to be starting the new year with some exciting new developments.

Blossom Square, from Coronado, launches with the completion of 13 new houses set in a prestigious gated courtyard development in a quiet enclave in Wimbledon.

Many of the houses have magnificent views over south and beyond and all the homes are well-proportioned and have private gardens, off-street parking or garages. Four of these houses have already been sold/reserved prior to completion. Prices from £2,300,000.

Caley House is a rarity, an exclusive collection of residences set in the grounds of a handsome walled garden. The Coach House and five further apartments sit in the original early 20th century building, along with three new-build mews houses in the grounds. Each residence benefits from at least one secluded outdoor space while the tranquil gardens with an ornamental pond are accessible to all.

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Coronado. They have built seven substantial houses of some 4400 sq ft providing sumptuous accommodation with ample entertaining space, magnificent movie/ games rooms and well-proportioned bedrooms all in close proximity to Wimbledon Common and well-known schools such as King’s College. Two houses remain with prices from £3,495,000.

Samara Place is an exciting brand new development of six beautiful homes in a modern contemporary style with four to five bedrooms set over four floors. The houses all have private gardens and patios with private parking spaces for one car. Four houses have been sold or reserved and presently only two remain with prices from £1,200,000.

Moonstone and Silverwood are set in a private road in a prime residential location close to Wimbledon Common.

These exclusive six-bedroom houses feature substantial living space over three floors providing large living and family rooms with big gardens, garage and ample parking. These brand new houses have been built by Ashgrove Homes and are on the market for £4,500,000.

We have a further selection of new and individually built designer homes including Mandalay Mews at £3,150,000 and 30 Parkside at £12,500,000.

Here’s to an exciting 2020.

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t seems that confidence is returning to the London property market. A buyer visited the showhouse at Lawrie Park Place recently and exchanged and completed on a new home in just two weeks.

This means that there are now only five homes left of the last phase of 27 family homes.

Purchasers have the choice of two house styles. The four bedroom Carrol design has 2,207 square feet of well-designed space. At the heart of the house is the fully equipped kitchen living room stretching the width of the house with bi-fold doors leading onto the garden.

The master bedroom and second bedroom, both with en suites, are located on the first floor whilst the second floor is given over to two large bedrooms with their own bathroom, making it a perfect spot for teenage children.

The Albert design is a slightly smaller four bedroom house of 1,776 square feet. The living/dining room area looks onto the garden and there is a fully equipped separate kitchen along with a separate utility room. The

first floor is ideal for family living with two bedrooms and a study. The second floor has a large master bedroom suite with two dressing areas an en suite bathroom and another bedroom.

Lawrie Park Place is located in leafy Upper Sydenham, a popular area for families. It is close to Crystal Palace with over 200 acres of open green spaces and Dulwich with its excellent choice of schools and activities. The gated development in a quiet location is surrounded by mature houses, trees and shrubs. London Bridge can be reached in under 25 minutes and links to East Croydon brings Gatwick and the South coast within easy reach.

Kitewood, the developers, offer Assisted Move which saves the cost of selling agent fees and helps manage your move.

Lawrie Park Place, Upper Sydenham, from £1,095,000 to £1,365,000, Pedder 020 8001 1454 or www. lawrieparkplace.co.uk

SHAREDOWNERSHIP Available through Shared Ownership, the two bedroom new build apartments at SO Resi Sydenham are just a 17-minute train journey to London Bridge station. Combining stylish homes set around beautiful landscaped gardens and quick transport connections, SO Resi Sydenham offers first-time buyers the best of both worlds.

The apartments come with dedicated parking and are beautifully designed and lightfilled. Each flat features an open-plan living/ kitchen area with full height windows and a door opening on to a private balcony overlooking the gardens. The sleek kitchen is fitted with the latest appliances, while fitted wardrobes to the main bedroom are included as standard.

SO Resi Sydenham, Worsley Bridge Rd, Lower Sydenham, SE26, from £116,250 for a 25% share or full market price, £465,000. Register interest on www.sharetobuy.com

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Founded over 40 years ago, Octagon pioneered the concept of luxury housebuilding with a straightforward, but revolutionary idea: build a select number of exceptional homes in the very best locations.

Around 15 years ago, the luxury housebuilders made the decision, rather than adapt one of their newly finished homes, to completely start from scratch – and Octagon Bespoke was started.

The Octagon Bespoke division is incredibly unique, in that they are able to offer clients support from the very first steps of finding

a plot of land and obtaining local planning permissions – sometimes demolishing their current home and replacing with a brand new property – to design, specification, and everything in between. The skilled team are also able to facilitate a major renovation or extension – the possibilities are endless, and they approach every potential project as a brand new challenge.

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Octagon Bespoke Director, John Pope explains; “It’s very difficult to summarise the Bespoke division, as the day to day really is so varied!

We could be designing a beautiful eight bedroom family home in Weybridge, renovating a Victorian townhouse in Mayfair, or extending a penthouse apartment on the banks of the Thames. Every client and every home is different, hence why we call it Bespoke.

“We’ve had clients come to us after they’ve been refused planning permission multiple times, and, with their consent, our team has made some vital changes and we’ve been given the green light from local Councils. Our reputation within London and the Home Counties is new build, because that’s what the majority of our speculative homes have been in the past. But we’ve recently completed a historical renovation on a Grade II* listed building in the heart of Wimbledon alongside English Heritage – we can do it all.”

While no ‘typical’ client, the Bespoke team do get a lot of repeat customers – those who have previously bought a speculative home, and a few years later would like to create their own Bespoke project, or are perhaps considering a complete remodel or extension of their Octagon home. “We’ve had some clients arrive at meetings with scrapbooks and fabric

samples and images of their artwork”, John explains, “which is actually brilliant for the team, as it helps to give a real insight into what it is they’re looking for from their home, as well as their style and taste.

“Others are more hands off – they’ve seen an Octagon property they like (we often take potential clients around our recently completed homes, to give them an idea of our finishes and standards), and bar some minor changes they would like us to build it on their plot of land.”

One of the biggest joys – and challenges – is that no two homes are the same, nor are any two clients.

At Octagon, we have over 40 years experience and an unrivalled reputation for building spectacular, one-of-a kind homes to the highest standard of luxury.

Our discreet bespoke service takes clients on a journey from planning stages through to handing over the keys, with our in-house experts on hand every step of the way.

Octagon Bespoke can help you transform your vision into something truly unique.

Bespoke projects start from £1m.

“Working to the client’s brief is the most important thing, and can be especially difficult if they don’t know what it is they want – there can be a lot of reading between the lines, but with such an experienced team, we’re always full of suggestions and ideas that we think will work.”

Octagon Bespoke undertakes projects from 1m. Visit www.octagonbespoke.co.uk or call 0208 481 7500.

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he housing market held up remarkably well in 2019, despite all the economic and political uncertainty. Nationwide Building Society puts this resilience down to strong employment, low mortgage rates and a lack of supply, which all contributed to support prices.

First-time buyers were the big success story of the year, steadily growing in number, despite the significant gap between incomes and property prices.

Lenders are doing their bit, offering higher loan-to-values at competitive rates and more innovative products which enable the Bank of Mum and Dad to offer assistance. Being able to afford a mortgage in London remains the biggest challenge, despite the softening of prices there, while outside of the capital it is the deposit which continues to be the biggest concern.

Looking forward to 2020, we expect to see much of the same on the mortgage front, with lenders remaining keen to lend. Mortgage supply is considerable and has outstripped demand over the past couple of years, which should lead to continued low rates, while we also expect some lenders to improve criteria. It’s a great time to be a borrower, less so a saver. We expect to see a ‘Boris Bounce’ over the coming weeks, as those clients who have been deferring decisions are now prepared to make them.

MONEY MATTERS

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200,000 £4,312

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ortgage lenders have been cutting the fees they charge borrowers, according to research by Moneyfacts. It said that product fees fell by 2.4 per cent on average year-on-year, at £1,022 as of 1 December 2019, down from £1,047 at the same point last year.

Fees were removed completely on 41 per cent of fixed-rate deals, according to the data, and there were other incentives: free valuations were included with 69 per cent of fixed rate products and free legals on 50 per cent. Rachel Springall, finance expert at Moneyfacts, said: “Lenders may well be cutting fixed rates to enticing lows, but not all borrowers will be drawn in by the initial rate alone. Indeed, there could be borrowers who want to save on the upfront cost of the deal, such as with product fees or paying out on other fundamentals,” she said.

people are locked in mortgages from which they cannot switch

The average value that can be added to a house by adding a loft conversion

NUMBERCRUNCHING

69%

2.44%

of mortgages come with free valuations and half come with free legals

The average two-year fixed rate mortgage for first-time buyers

BESTBUYMORTGAGES

Fixed Rates

Lender

Rate

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Reversionary Rate

APR

Max. LTV

HLC

Haliax

1.14%

3/31/2022

4.24%

3.8%

60%

n/a

1.3/0.9% until 31/03/2022. 10% overayments £1499 Product Fee p.a. without penalty

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Mx £1m. Min loan £250k.

Purchase Only.

Haliax

1.24%

3/31/2022

4.24%

3.9%

75%

n/a

1.4/1% until 31/03/2022. 10% overayments £1499 Product Fee p.a. without penalty.

-

Mx £1m. Min loan £250k.

Purchase Only.

HSBC

1.84%

3/31/2022

4.24%

4.0%

90%

n/a

2% until 31/03/2022. 10% overpayments p.a. £999 Product Fee without penalty.

-

Mx £500k. Free valuation. Free legals for remortgages.

Santander

1.39%

4/2/2025

4.00%

3.0%

60%

n/a

5/4/3/2/1% until 02/04/2025. 10% overayments p.a. without penalty.

£1499 Product Fee

-

Mx £1.5m. Free valuation & free legals for remortgages.

Remortgages Only.

Coventry BS

2.20%

3/31/2030

4.74%

3.2%

50%

n/a

5/5/3/3/3% 31/03/2025. 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty.

£999 Product Fee

-

Mx £2m. Free valuation. Free legals for remortgages.

ERC

Product Fee

Exit Fee

Notes

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A new chapter opens After a depressingly flat year, Duncan Farmer anticipates the effects of a Boris Bounce

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ast year, for the first time, across the country shoppers bought less than they had the year before. As a result tens of thousands of shop workers lost their jobs, and not only the lower-paid staff we see on the floor and on the tills but their bosses and their bosses’ bosses. At John Lewis, two top executives left in quick succession after poor sales.

The trouble in store is just one example of how last year’s political muddle had a catastrophic economic effect on many people. Consumers spent less – on food, clothes, cars and houses – because they were uncertain of their own future as politicians muddled through a succession of Brexit deadlines, and big business stagnated, not knowing how, when or whether we would leave the EU. The general election result seems to have put paid to a lot of that doubt and one thing this year should bring us is a little more clarity, which in turn should give companies the confidence to invest and their staff the certainty that their job is safe. The January 31 Brexit deadline was by no means the end of the story but it has at least closed a chapter that many would rather forget.

For shops that should mean a better year than last, and for property, too, activity should pick up. The cost of borrowing is still astonishingly cheap by historic standards – Leeds Building Society has launched penalty-free fixed-rate loans over two and five years at rates of 1.71 per cent and 1.97 per cent respectively. It is even possible to get a twoyear fix even cheaper, although there are penalties if you want to pay it off early – but at those rates why would you bother?

Interest rates are unlikely to be cut in the short term, but the London market is expected to pick up after a sluggish 2019. Mark Harris of SPF Private Clients, a mortgage broker, told the Telegraph: “It is highly unlikely that mortgage rates will alter a great deal after Brexit, at least in the short term. What is more likely to happen is a ‘Boris bounce’ boosting the market, with those buyers and sellers who have been deferring decisions now prepared to make them.”

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ow that the Brexit deadline has passed negotiations will follow that will determine which of the EU’s rules will apply to British people in future and that could mean changes for homebuyers. Britain could cut its ties to the EU mortgage credit directive, which brought in tough rules to protect consumers but has also been blamed for “mortgage prisoners”. These are borrowers trapped in a mortgage, often an expensive one, from which they cannot switch because they do not meet the strict affordability criteria brought in in 2016.

Boris Johnson has already said that he wanted to ease borrowing rules for firsttime buyers, although rates for them are falling. Last year the average five-year fixed-rate deal fell from 2.94pc to 2.73pc. The two-year equivalent fell from 2.52pc to 2.44pc in the same period, according to Moneyfacts.

Variable Rates 05/11/2019 07:05

Max. LTV

HLC

ERC

Tracker over base until 4.24% 31/03/2022

3.7%

60%

n/a

2% / 1% until 31/03/2022.

10% overpayments p.a. without penalty.

£999 Product Fee

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Mx £1m. Purchase Only.

Tracker over base until 4.24% 31/03/2022

3.9%

75%

n/a

2% / 1% until 31/03/2022.

10% overpayments p.a. without penalty.

£999 Product Fee

-

Mx £1m. Purchase Only.

4.19%

4.0%

90%

n/a

None

£’999 Product Fee

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Mx £400k. Free Valuation.

Free legals for remortgages.

n/a

2.0%

50%

n/a

None

£999 Product Fee

£125

Mx £2m. Free Valuation. Free legals for remortgages.

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Halifax

1.15%

Halifax

1.26%

HSBC

2.09%

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Coventry BS

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his attractive, bright and airy semi-detached five bedroom Edwardian house is immaculately decorated and well laid out with spacious accommodation over three floors and a smart garden.

The house nestles to the south of Streatham Common in a protected conservation area of attractive Edwardian and Victorian houses surrounded by greenery. The immaculately finished, light-filled property has wellproportioned living space in excess of 2,000 square feet.

It is truly outstanding, with a spacious open plan downstairs space and a stunning hand-built kitchen with doors leading to the garden. The master bedroom is equally impressive and has an en suite bathroom and

dressing room. Heybridge Avenue is within easy reach of Streatham Common, Streatham (Thameslink) and Norbury train stations, allowing easy commuting into the City and West End. There are several large supermarkets as well as the popular gastropub “The Bull” and several other cafés, shops and pubs close by. Streatham leisure centre and ice-rink as well as the beautiful Rookery Gardens and Streatham Common are on the doorstep with year-round fun activities such as festivals and fairs, a kite day and bonfire night.

Heybridge Avenue, SW16, £1,275,000, Winkworth 020 8769 6699

CONVENIENTLYCENTRAL Located in central Putney this is a well-presented four bedroom, semi-detached Victorian home with 1,401 square feet of living space.

There is a generous ground floor reception space that flows through to a modern kitchen-breakfast room and into a low maintenance private garden with side access/ storage area. In addition there is a utility area. Upstairs there is the master bedroom and three more double bedrooms, with a family bathroom and family shower room. The private west-facing back garden is low maintenance. The house also has an attractive west-facing roof terrace.

Wadham Road is an extremely convenient central Putney location. It is a short walk to both Putney mainline and East Putney tube stations, the many amenities of Putney High Street, and Wandsworth Park with its idyllic riverside walk. The house is also in the catchment area for excellent local schools and is being sold with no onward chain.

Wadham Road, SW15, £1,175,000, Warren 020 8780 1100

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his recently constructed, contemporary home of 3,570 sq ft (331.7 sq m) has magnificent views over south London and the countryside beyond, as well as spacious entertaining rooms and a good-sized garden.

The unique family house is located in a quiet, private gated road with just one other house, and is well placed for Wimbledon Common which is within easy reach and the Village High Street.

The property benefits from high quality finishes and materials such as handmade bricks, natural stone and green roof, along with Miele and Bora kitchen appliances, Sonos zoned sound systems and underfloor heating. To the front of the property there is off-street parking and to the rear of the house the landscaped garden has a patio and built-in barbecue area.

There are five bedrooms, four bath/

shower rooms, a reception room and a kitchen/dining/family room with a media room/gym and a study. In addition there is an extra cloakroom, a roof terrace and balcony and off-street parking within a gated development.

Local bus services run nearby along the Ridgway leading to both Wimbledon town centre and Raynes Park from where there are fast and frequent train services to Central London. Waterloo is reached within 12 to 15 minutes via the mainline service. First class recreational and educational facilities abound in the immediate vicinity – the latter in particular including King’s College School.

Mandalay Mews, Arterberry Road Wimbledon, London, SW20, £3,150,000, Robert Holmes & Company 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.

Recently sold...

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£4,995,000

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Wimbledon Common

£12,500,000

A superb newly built house constructed to the highest 21st century specifications whilst retaining the original Edwardian double fronted façade overlooking the Common and close to the Village high street Magnificent reception hall • drawing room • formal dining room • TV room/snug • superb kitchen/breakfast/family room • cinema room • 2nd floor games room • wine cellar and utility/laundry room • master bedroom suite • 5 further double bedroom suites • family bathroom and shower room • landscaped garden • garage and carriage driveway • ER/B 50

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Wimbledon Village

POA

Within a conservation area, this very early impressive and exceptional Victorian house, on an elevated and peaceful position, is close to the Village, Common and local shops Spacious hall, reception and dining areas • front drawing room • sitting room/snug • sleek kitchen • light basement with courtyard • 3/4 bedrooms • 3 bath/shower rooms • utility room • easily maintained gardens • gated parking for 2 cars • ER/C

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Wimbledon Common

£6,350,000

Wimbledon

Wimbledon

Newly built with outdoor swimming pool with views over the Common 2 reception rooms • kitchen/breakfast/family room • cinema room • gym • 6/7 bedrooms • 7 bath/showers • garden • garage & OSP • ER/B

Wimbledon Village

£4,250,000

£3,950,000

Wimbledon Village

£2,395,000

£2,750,000

Wimbledon

A super home with a detached double garage with studio apartment above 3 reception rooms • kitchen/family room • 6 beds • 5 bath/shower rooms • gym/ studio room • 2/3 car garage • 2 gated drives • beautiful walled garden • ER/C

Well presented executive home offering 3,200 sq ft of accommodation in a popular location Drawing room • study • kitchen/breakfast/family room • master bedroom suite • 4 further bedrooms • 3 further bathrooms • garden • OSP • ER/B

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An opportunity to acquire and finish to one’s own specification a detached house Drawing room • kitchen/dining room • study • TV room • wine store • 4/5 bedrooms • 2/3 dressing rooms • 5 bath/showers • parking

Occupying the entire first floor of this attractive period building Large reception room • family room/bed 5 • kitchen/breakfast room • master bedroom suite • 3 further beds • 2 further shower rooms • 2 garages & OSP • garden area • lift • ER/D

£2,995,000

Beautifully presented with a self-contained annexe convenient for the town centre and Village Drawing room • dining room/study • kitchen/breakfast room • wine room • 5 bedrooms • 4 bath/showers • private garden • garage & OSP • ER/C

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his stunning, fully refurbished and extended six-bedroom house has a bright open plan kitchen/dining room and a mature, private southfacing garden.

The kitchen and entertaining space features an Italian porcelain tiled floor with underfloor heating throughout the ground floor. The kitchen has a large island with stools for casual breakfasts as well as ample room for a dining table and a spacious lounge area.

Floor to ceiling bi-fold doors open onto a wide raised terrace that runs the entire width of the house. Steps lead on to a gorgeous south-facing garden with mature trees and a summer house.

Also on the ground floor is a utility room, a downstairs shower room and a separate family room with doors leading to the orangery, currently used as a formal dining room. This area could be turned into an annexe for parents or an au-pair.

Off the downstairs hall there is also a study, a storage area, a cloakroom and a formal reception room with a modern gas fireplace.

A stylish glass and oak staircase leads to the first floor with engineered walnut flooring. There are four bedrooms with two en suites and a family bathroom. All bedrooms on the first floor offer floor to ceiling, built-in wardrobes. The master suite features a large bathroom with glass doors to the roof terrace overlooking the mature garden. Bedrooms three and four also

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have doors to the roof terrace. On the second floor there are two more bedrooms and a spacious bathroom.

The lovely house is situated off the prestigious Coombe Estate and is near to excellent schools including the Coombe Hill Junior School, Rokeby, Marymount International School and Holy Cross Preparatory school. It is well placed for shopping centres in Kingston and Wimbledon, and also for Richmond Park and Wimbledon Common. Transport links include the A3 with routes into Central London or out of town, the 57 bus to Wimbledon and Kingston and rail links to central London from the nearby Raynes Park station.

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

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

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

Recently sold...

Pebbles, Coombe Lane West Coombe Hill, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2, £2,595,000, Robert Holmes & Company 020 8947 1100

Coombe Hill

£8,500,000

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Coombe Hill

ÂŁ2,900,000

Set in an ideal location on one of the best private roads in the leafy Coombe Hill Estate, Tudor Cottage is one of the last remaining Tudor houses on Coombe Hill.The current owner has restored and updated the house in a sympathetic manner whilst retaining all its original period features. Tucked behind impressive double gates and set back in its own delightful front and back garden the house benefits from good accommodation over two floors.

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Coombe Hill

ÂŁ7,000,000

This superbly appointed 9 bedroom residence is located on a lovely private road within Coombe Hill. The three-storey spacious property is approximately 9074 sq ft (843 sq metres), designed and built to make the most of natural light.

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Coombe Hill

ÂŁ2,350,000

Overlooking a quiet green in one of the loveliest roads in Coombe, this exceptional house is a short walk to Coombe Hill Golf Club and the superb schools in George Road.

Coombe

ÂŁ1,950,000

A brilliant family house set behind its own handsome gates - recently extended and completely refurbished with a beautiful large south facing garden and secluded, heated swimming pool.

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Wimbledon Village

£3,700 pcm

Raynes Park

£3,600 pcm

Wimbledon

£3,500 pcm

Wimbledon Village

£2,200 pcm

Wimbledon Common

£1,800 pcm

Wimbledon Village

£1,525 pcm

In the heart of the Village and all it has to offer this period property is ideally located for the Common, local schools, transport links and just short walk to the town centre. This family home has many original features with a pretty courtyard garden. ER/E

Refurbished to an exceptional standard, this spacious furnished ground floor apartment is situated in an excellent, quiet and central location between Wimbledon Village and the town centre with the benefit of a garage. Long term or short term. ER/C

Located in a quiet location a stone’s throw from Wimbledon Common and Cannizaro Park and a short walk to the Village, this light and airy 2 bedroom flat with a study/3rd bedroom enjoys an east/west aspect with a west facing balcony and communal garden. ER/C

This pretty Victorian terraced property is situated in a quiet popular road close to Raynes Park mainline station. Freshly painted and with wood floors throughout the ground floor and stairs there are 3 double bedrooms and one study/nursery. ER/D

Recently refurbished apartment with roof terrace in the heart of Wimbledon Village and the wonderful local amenities. With wooden floors throughout, this property is finished to an impressive standard. ER/E

Situated in the heart of the Village, a top floor bright and airy flat in a quiet block with views over the common and Rushmere Pond. Well located for transport links and Village life. ER/D

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ROOF TERRACE Generously arranged over three floors, this stylish three-bedroom house is situated within a secure gated development and offers off-street parking as well as a secluded roof terrace.

The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom and there is an open plan reception/kitchen. The house is in an excellent location Bromells Road, Clapham Old Town, £1,450,000, Foxtons 020 7801 1111

SW4,

COURTYARD GARDEN A beautifully presented and well-designed two bedroom garden flat situated on a prime road next to Battersea Park. The flat is on the lower ground floor of this popular Victorian mansion block and has a private courtyard garden with access from both the master bedroom and kitchen.

At 1,100 square feet, the property is wellproportioned and benefits from high ceilings and has a stylish and contemporary feel throughout.

Stafford Mansions is a popular and discrete mansion block set back behind pretty communal gardens on the south of Albert Bridge, moments from Chelsea, Kings Road and the Embankment. Nearby Battersea Park offers a wealth of leisure and sporting facilities and the regeneration of the riverside makes this a most exciting area.

Stafford Mansions, Battersea, SW11, £1,300,000, John D Wood & Co 020 3151 0661

LUXURYHOUSE Arranged over three spacious floors, this impressive three bedroom, luxury house boasts a stylish courtyard and high-specification fixtures and fittings throughout.

There is a modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and there is a bright and spacious reception with space to dine.

Two of the three double bedrooms have en suite bathrooms and the third has its own shower room. There is also a guest WC. Throughout the house there are high specification fixtures and fittings. Finally the house is superbly located for access to Clapham Junction station and shops and Battersea Park.

Winders Road, Battersea Square, SW11, £1,150,000, Foxtons 020 7801 1111

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MARION COURT, MCCALL CLOSE, STOCKWELL, SW4 ÂŁ675,000 LEASEHOLD OARE, WILTSHIRE ÂŁ2,750,000 FREEHOLD

This spacious two-bedroom apartment is set within a recent award-winning conversion of a 19th century landmark building and well-situated for access to Clapham

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overhead shower, basin and a W.C. Marion Court benefits from secure off-street bicycle storage and a well-maintained communal garden.

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Enter this beautifully finished two-bedroom apartment on the ground floor, into the extensive open plan kitchen/living space. The kitchen provides stylish white

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front of the house and benefits from its own shower cubicle, sink and W.C. You’ll be inundated with requests from friends to stay in this central spot.

Up a half landing, you will pass a door for access to outside and a cloakroom containing a sink, W.C. and radiator.

On the first floor, the master bedroom can be found to the front of the house, with fitted wardrobes, an open fireplace and great views of the square. To the rear of the property, find the family bathroom with a roll top bath, Jack and Jill sinks, a shower cubicle and under floor heating.

To the second floor find a double bedroom to the front, with an ensuite shower room complete with W.C. and sink. To the rear find an additional bedroom, generously sized with great views of the Kia Oval.

‘You’ll be inundated with requests from friends to stay in this central spot’

Hanover Gardens, Oval, SW9, £1,595,000, Freehold, EPC Exempt Listed Building, Winkworth Kennington 020 7587 0600

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BLUEWATER HOUSE RIVERSIDE WEST SW18 BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED RIVERSIDE APARTMENT. TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS. TWO BATHROOMS. RECEPTION WITH BALCONY AND RIVER VIEWS. 24 HOUR CONCIERGE. £595,000 leasehold

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WHITE HOUSE VICARAGE CRESCENT SW11 SPLIT LEVEL APARTMENT IN BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED RIVERSIDE DEVELOPMENT. TWO TO THREE BEDROOMS. SECURE GATED. OFF STREET PARKING. £615,000 leasehold

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FRIERN ROAD, EAST DULWICH SE22

£1,400,000

Double-fronted, semi-detached Victorian home of around 3,000sqft. Six double bedrooms, four bathrooms, converted basement, 90ft garden and granny/au pair/Airbnb quarters. Fab local schools and 10-minutes’ walk to Dulwich Park. Chain free.

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LUGARD ROAD, PECKHAM, SE15

£899,950

BORLAND ROAD, NUNHEAD SE15

£600,000

Superbly enhanced five-bedroom Victorian home with two bathrooms, a double reception, a kitchen/diner and a landscaped garden. Minutes from Queen’s Road station and near Ofsted ‘outstanding’ schools. Chain free.

A remarkably beautiful three-double bedroom apartment over two floors of a Victorian terrace. Recently refurb’ed, flawlessly styled ‘and comes with the freehold for the whole building.

Walk to Nunhead and Brockley stations. Chain free.

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ORIGINAL FEATURES A ravishing GII listed Georgian heirloom c.1785 with five (double) bedrooms, two receptions, three bathrooms, a basement apartment, splendid original features and Alan Bennett’s previous bath! Walk to Kennington tube in three-minutes, Westminster in thirty

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n the right hands, a fine antique is not only celebrated, but carefully preserved. This home is likely the only in the area with an original Georgian pantry—complete with Lambeth Delft tiles and marble shelves. Admirable enhancements are ubiquitous: the lifting of flagstones in the basement (and where appropriate, the addition of reclaimed stone), to lay underfloor heating. The sourcing of skilled plasterers to lime plaster ceilings, of 1950s Italian tiles to match the basement bathroom and of reclaimed Georgian timber to lay in the main reception. A particularly elegant room of regal proportions, the reception has intricate cornicing and a beautifully crafted, hinged sash window that swings open to a flat roof.

Cast iron radiators are fitted throughout the house and, quite remarkably, the many original shutters are in working order. You’ll discover antique fireplaces, sash windows and exposed floorboards galore. Inside the house, walls and wood have been rubbed back to reveal decades of décor; quite deliberately distressed. The back of the house has a magnificent curved bay extending over three floors.

The basement has its own entrance, lending itself brilliantly as a rental opportunity, granny flat, or au pair’s quarters. A simple conversion has created a studio apartment in the attic, which reveals a high mansard roofline.

Peppered with windows, this is an exceptionally bright space with the flexibility to use much like the basement.

There’s a kitchen corner and a separate loo and shower behind reclaimed doors.

Two of the double bedrooms have hidden vanity basins while the master has handmade wall-to-wall wardrobes made from reclaimed doors, complete with linen storage. One second-floor bedroom has windows that open to a second flat roof.

You’ll find Alan B’s bath in the main family bathroom (roll-top, ball-footed, cast iron), a talking point we’re rather keen on. The Terrazzo floor in the basement shower room has a lifetime ahead of it alongside accompanying Crittall windows.

Fine specimens have settled in the garden; wisteria winds its way up the back of the house, and borders include Fatsia japonica, clematis, Fuchsia and a mature bay tree. The pond is deep and the garden is entirely walled.

Walk to Kennington tube in just threeminutes for Northern Line links (Waterloo, the West End, the City and King’s Cross) or hop on a bus for a scenic trip into town.

The Northern Line extension should be open by next spring, connecting westwards to Battersea. Walkers can reach Westminster, Tate Britain, Tate Modern or Waterloo in around thirtyminutes.

Local primary schools include Henry Fawcett and Crampton (both Ofsted ‘outstanding’) and Keyworth (‘good’).

Older children can apply to Lilian Baylis (‘outstanding’) while across the River is the Grey Coat Hospital (‘outstanding’).

One of the most successful fringe theatres is right opposite the house as is a good pub. Within ten-minutes’ walk are Southwark Playhouse, Newport Street Gallery (Damien’s Hirst’s London HQ), Blue Elephant Theatre and The Oval cricket ground.

Kennington Park Road, SE11 £1,750,000, Roy Brooks 020 8299 3021

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Tritton Road, SE21 £400,000 Share of Freehold

Emmanuel House, SE21 £350,000 Share of Freehold

This well presented period property is found in excellent condition throughout, benefits from a share of freehold and is ideally located within minutes of West Dulwich and Gipsy Hill.

This contemporary second floor flat, benefitting from a share of freehold, offers an allocated garage and both a private balcony and communal gardens. Ideally positioned, the flat is just minutes away from both West Dulwich and Gipsy Hill.

UNDER OFFER

Eardley Road, SW16 £750,000 Freehold

Ruskin Park House, SE5 £600,000 Leasehold

This newly built three bedroom, two bathroom detached house comes to the market offering a high spec finish, italian kitchen, off street parking, solar panels and a large kitchen diner with bi fold doors to garden. Located close to good transport links and the many bars and restaurants the area has to offer.

A stunning 1119 sq ft three bedroom apartment within this sought after Art Deco block. A spacious open plan living space that benefits from two balconies, accessed from multiple rooms within the apartment and overlooking the London skyline. Excellent Transport links closeby.

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UNDER OFFER

South Croxted Road, SE21

ÂŁ1,500,000

This substantial semi-detached Edwardian house comes to the market with a wealth of period features throughout.

Benefitting from a large rear garden and off street parking for two cars, the house is ideally located within minutes of West Dulwich and the many cafes, bars and amenities the area provides.

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his breath-taking house is set in the heart of Peckham Rye with stunning views over the common. It has been designed to a high standard with stylish rooms throughout and an extensive garden.

The Grade 2 listed townhouse has stunning period features and a 140 foot walled garden that includes a 12-bed allotment.

There is a double reception room with a working fireplace and a high end kitchen. There are five to six bedrooms and a family bathroom as well as a self-

contained one bedroom flat on the lower ground floor, which could easily be incorporated back into the main house.

Peckham Rye, East Dulwich, SE22, ÂŁ3,000,000, Foxtons 020 8613 6200

GLORIOUSGEORGIAN A rare opportunity to acquire this stunning grade II listed family house in a secluded location on Champion Grove. The house has been refurbished to the highest standard throughout and includes four bedrooms, two reception rooms and two bathrooms.

In total the house provides in excess of 1,700 square feet of living space arranged over two floors. There is a pretty garden which contains a detached studio. The house is close to all local amenities and has excellent transport links.

Champion Grove, Camberwell, SE5, ÂŁ1,850,000, Kinleigh, Folkhard & Hayward 020 8131 1499

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Diary of an estate agent…

From Pimlico to Peckham – the weird and wonderful happenings in the world of estate agency by Jane Robathan of Roy Brooks

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oris’ Bounce is certainly helping, we are frantically busy.

The New Year brings a spike in activity for every agent: people spend Christmas together either firming up dreams or deciding to divorce. One can only hope to avoid the latter in the maelstrom of booze and expense that precedes January. Typically a month when we declutter our lives and focus on goals, January amounts to a sharp increase in enquiries, viewings and valuations. But it also highlights obstacles. Those on the market in what is now ‘last year’ become jumpier, more frustrated and have a higher tendency to switch agents.

Those mid-sale are more likely to reconsider previous negotiations or abscond altogether.

For an agent, January should mean extra diligence and if you’re really clever, pre-emptive measures. Send your clients Happy New Year cards with an update about their marketing. Keep communications upbeat and ask how your client is. By listening to them and empathising with their needs, you’ll help relations deepen.

The only beneficial thing about switching agents is to get a fresh ‘added by’ date on Rightmove fast. I often explain that serious buyers won’t care how long something has been on the market for, there could be many reasons. The process of buying a home is led by emotion and much like approaching someone who’s caught your eye in a bar, the fact they’ve been there all evening won’t stop you. If someone is really interested in your home, they will enquire about it whatever.

The best estate agents understand how to communicate trustworthiness and inspire confidence in buyers while the worst believe they made someone buy something.

My January is all about chatting up clients, cementing relationships and preparing advertising strategies and reports. If they’re not sold by February at least we’ll be in love.

Scrumptious Victorian half-house with two double bedrooms, two receptions and a southfacing garden. Moments from Peckham Rye Park and a short walk to trains at Nunhead and Peckham Rye. Chain free. Waveney Avenue, Peckham, SE15, £725,000, Roy Brooks 020 8299 3021

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SUPERB LOCATION

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vailable from March this gorgeous furnished flat has two double bedrooms and stands on the second floor of a popular block, close to Battersea square.

There is a modern kitchen with a dishwasher, washer/dryer and fridge/freezer and a lovely bright open-plan reception room. The bedrooms have plenty of fitted wardrobes and the bathroom has a shower above the bath and there is a separate WC.

Offering generous living space, this wonderfully light three-bedroom flat benefits from its own street entrance and is in a superb location just moments from Northcote Road and within easy reach of transport links at Clapham Junction.

Set across four floors, the lovely split-level flat has a large reception room as well as an eatin kitchen with integrated appliances. The three bedrooms all have generous fitted storage.

Two of the bedrooms share a shower room on the second floor, while the top floor bedroom has spectacular rooftop views and its own en suite bathroom with a freestanding bath.

Webb’s Road is located Between the Commons and offers easy access to the popular Northcote Road with its boutique shops, restaurants and bars. Clapham Junction Station is also only minutes away.

Webbs Road, Between the Commons, £575pw, John Thorogood 020 7228 7474

Sparkford House, Battersea Church Road, Battersea, £385 per week, First Union 020 7771 7100

NEARTHEPARK A fantastic opportunity to rent this detached three double bedroom bungalow in central Herne Hill within walking distance of Rosendale Primary School and the lovely Brockwell Park.

The property comprises a good sized reception room with parquet floor, with a modern kitchen/diner/conservatory that gives access to the patio gardens. Within the kitchen area there is a gas hob, an electric oven and a dishwasher. There is also a separate utility room with a washing machine.

There are three carpeted double bedrooms (two with fitted wardrobes), an en suite shower room with a WC as well as a family bathroom with a WC. The property benefits from two patio garden areas (one with artificial grass) at the rear of the property and there is also designated off-street parking. The property is unfurnished and available in late February.

Guernsey Grove, Herne Hill, SE24, £554 per week, Winkworth,020 7501 8950

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COACHHOUSE

SIXBEDSTUNNER A truly stunning six bedroom detached period house located on a prime central Putney Road, is available to rent unfurnished.

The house has more than 3,000 square feet of well-proportioned living and entertaining space. The ground floor accommodation comprises a wide entrance hallway, an elegant 31 foot double reception room with parquet flooring and high ceilings, a further reception/TV room which opens on to the spectacular, fully extended kitchen/ dining room overlooking the patio and garden. There is also a guest WC, a utility room and a large cellar.

The sumptuous master suite is on the first floor and comes complete with

dressing room and high-end bathroom.

There are two more bedrooms and another shower room on this floor.

On the top floor, there are three generous bedrooms and three more bath/shower rooms, two of which are en suites.

Werter Road is a fantastic residential road in the heart of Putney, two minutes from the High Street and a short walk to the mainline and underground stations.

There are numerous highly regarded nurseries and schools close by. An added benefit is the use of a garage, available by separate negotiation.

This former coach house and stables has been creatively extended and remodelled to provide exceptionally light and laterally configured family accommodation, arranged over two floors.

The striking kitchen/family/dining room features a part vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. The magnificently proportioned drawing room gives onto a well-established and private garden that faces south west, retaining the late afternoon and evening sunshine. In addition there are five bedrooms and three bathrooms.

Completing the rural feel of this truly individual and fabulous home is the generous gravelled driveway, providing excellent privacy and secure gated parking for several vehicles.

The property is within two miles of both Richmond and Kingston, with their sophisticated array of shops, restaurants and boutiques, but it is discretely perched just off the picturesque Ham Common. It is also within just a few hundred yards of Richmond Park (with its 2,300 deer inhabited acres) and a particularly scenic stretch of The River Thames is also nearby.

Richmond Station offers a rapid service into London Waterloo, as well as the District Underground Tube and overland line to Stratford, via North London. There is a good selection of local shops at nearby Ham Parade. Local schools enjoy an excellent reputation and are considered amongst the best in the country.

Church Road, Ham, £9,500 per month, Savills 020 8614 9114

Werter Road, Putney, SW15, £6,000 pcm, Warren 020 8780 1100

FOURBEDSFOURBATHS Moments from the open spaces of Putney Common and the amenities of Barnes, this truly outstanding four double bedroom family home offers more than 3,000 square feet of living and entertaining space.

The property comprises a large bay-fronted reception room with a stunning kitchen dining area, leading onto a well-manicured garden.

On the first floor there is a large master bedroom which benefits from an en suite shower room and built-in storage, two more double bedrooms, an additional en suite and a family bathroom.

On the top floor there is an exceptionally large bedroom, also with an en suite bathroom and eaves storage. There is a downstairs WC and utility room, along with off-street parking.

Dungarvan Avenue, Putney, SW15, £6,250 pcm, Kinleigh, Folkard & Hayward 020 8131 8316

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HIDDENGEM This spacious four double bedroom property built in 2014 is on one of the quietest roads o Kingston Hill in Coombe Ridings

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his is the hidden gem of the Coombe area, a private gated estate of just 33 houses, only 8 miles from Knightsbridge. The location is superbly convenient, within easy reach of central London, the south coast and Heathrow and Gatwick airports via the A3 and M25 motorway.

The house was built by Avicam Homes to the highest specifications and is presented in immaculate order.

There is 4,944 square feet of living space across three floors, within a plot of about 0.36 of an acre.

A spacious entrance hall leads to a large fully equipped kitchen with a breakfast seating area, a dining area and a living area with bi-folding doors leading to a terrace which spans the rear width of the house. The secluded mature rear garden is mainly laid to lawn.

In the front there is a bespoke fitted study, overlooking

the front garden. There is also a family den/gym, a guest cloakroom and an integral double garage.

The first floor houses the wonderful master bedroom with air conditioning, a dressing room with a luxurious master bathroom incorporating a built-in sauna. There are two more double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and built-in wardrobes and a walk-in linen room.

The second floor is home to a large bedroom with a living area and an en suite bathroom with air conditioning.

The house has underfloor heating, Control 4 home automation system, an air filtration and a sprinkler system to the rear garden, a gated forecourt and perimeter security lighting.

Coombe Ridings, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2, ÂŁ9,000 pcm, Coombe Residential, 020 8947 9393

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PRIVATE LUXURY Located on a prestigious private road, this luxurious detached family home has been refurbished to an exceptional standard and has a south-facing beautiful garden which includes a gym/studio

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he five bedroom house has six bathrooms and five reception rooms. It stands on a mature south backing plot with excellent frontage. The imposing property has stunning front and back elevations.

Downstairs there is a spacious entrance hall, cloakroom, study, dining room, drawing room, large kitchen breakfast/ sitting room and separate TV room. Additionally there is a very good size boot/utility room with a separate staircase that leads to the games/cinema room above the garage.

The first floor houses a fantastic master bedroom suite with a separate dressing room and en suite, three bedrooms with en suites and a further bedroom and a family bathroom.

The driveway provides ample parking for several cars as well as a triple garage.

The grounds are about half an acre in size and are beautifully landscaped – offering a high degree of privacy and maturity.

There is a paved terrace area and also a detached studio/gym with a shower.

Summer Place is very well positioned for many of Cobham’s excellent schools, with ACS Cobham and Reed’s School both nearby. Cobham High Street has a Waitrose and other boutique and national shops as well as a wide selection of restaurants including The Ivy Cobham Brasserie.

Cobham and Stoke d’Abernon Station has trains for London Waterloo in around 35 minutes. The M25 and A3 are also easily accessible.

Summer Place is very well positioned for many of Cobham’s excellent schools

Summer Place, Fairmile Avenue, Cobham, KT11, £4,150,000, Knight Frank 01932 809370

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his beautifully presented five bedroom house has outstanding sea views over Porthoustock Beach.

The house has been substantially extended and modernised to a fantastic standard to make a delightful property in a frontline position for the beach.

It is entered by a wide entrance hallway with a double height stairwell where light streams in from high windows. The master bedroom suite is on the left in a room with an amazing floor-to-ceiling window cleverly designed and angled towards the water to give an astounding vista to wake to in the morning. Wardrobes are discreetly in the corner of the room and are adjacent to the en suite shower room.

Rising to the first floor via the timber staircase is a vast and impressive open plan living room with an abundance of light from the multiple windows and bifold doors. The room is loosely divided into the sitting room and dining area.

The focal point is the incredible sea view.

The bi-fold doors open onto the covered decking which is the perfect place to enjoy alfresco dining, looking over the beach and out to sea. The dining area is adjacent to the well-appointed kitchen which has a range of wall and floor

mounted units in a country kitchen style, butler sink, AEG double oven, induction hob, integral dishwasher, larder cupboard and the always popular wine fridge.

There are four double bedrooms at the rear with the family bathroom and separate WC. Externally there are various levelled areas of garden which provide wonderful vantage points to enjoy the view in a discreet position above the beach. There is parking for about three cars and the property would be an ideal holiday let. There is no onward chain.

Porthoustock is an old fishing village with a wide shingle beach, from which small scale fishing is still carried out.

Nearby the larger village of St Keverne has shops, a post office, two public houses, health centre, primary school, church and chapel. It is on the Lizard Peninsula, one of the most picturesque parts of Cornwall and close to some of the most stunning unspoilt beaches and creeks in the country. The historic market town of Helston, about 13 miles has more shops, restaurants and a cinema.

Porthoustock, St Keverne, Helston, Cornwal, TR12, ÂŁ675,000, Country & Waterside 01872 240999

STROLLTO THEBEACH With four bedrooms, three bathrooms, three reception rooms and just 250 metres from the beach, this house ticks every box.

Cherry Garth offers the desirable combination of timeless character architecture with modern and elegant interiors. The house has been lovingly and thoughtfully refurbished by the present owners. The overriding feeling of the house is one of quality, lots of natural light and space with modern day styling.

The property is enviably located in Poole, opposite Canford Cliffs Park and the Chine, which provides a delightful wooded walk down through to the promenade and beaches. It is set on an impressively large corner plot for its location. There are two driveways, an electric gated, resin bound driveway accessed from Cliff Drive provides parking for several cars, and the second driveway from Beaumont Road provides additional parking and access to the double garage, which has planning permission to build a studio above.

Inside, the grand reception hall leads to the principal rooms, including the superb open plan kitchen/dining area with bi-fold doors leading to the rear courtyard patio. The beautiful kitchen is fitted with a range of units and central island.

The ground floor also houses two large receptions rooms with double doors leading out to the southerly facing, landscaped garden, a study, cloakroom and utility room.

On the first floor there are three generous bedrooms. The impressive master suite is simply best in class with its own walk-through dressing room and luxurious en suite. The two remaining bedrooms are served by a superb family bathroom with a free standing bath and separate shower.

The top floor bedroom has bespoke fitted wardrobes and a separate luxurious shower room, creating the perfect floor for a family member or guest suite.

Externally, the garden is mainly laid to lawn with attractive borders and a patio courtyard providing a delightful al fresco dining space.

Bournemouth Airport is only 12 miles away and London can be reached in less than two hours by train.

Cherry Garth, 51 Cliff Drive, Canford Cliffs, Poole, Dorset, BH13, ÂŁ1,750,000, Savills 01202 708 888

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ating back to 1540, this stunning Grade II listed property was an original Quaker Meeting House established in 1678. Internally, there are still many unique character features throughout as well as modern and high spec additions.

For any keen historian, the house is teaming with intrigue and history while providing an ideal home for families or buyers looking for modern comfort within walking distance to Steyning High Street. Downstairs there is a large, stylish kitchen/breakfast room leading to a Mediterranean inspired outside eating area, a snug and separate dining room – both with original fireplaces – and the vast and impressive family room which formed the original Meeting House and has also been used as a wedding venue. There is also a downstairs bathroom and an internal courtyard.

Upstairs, there are seven bedrooms, offering scope for versatility and reconfiguration, and there is a charming family bathroom. Four of the bedrooms have stunning views over the rear garden and the surrounding area.

There is a private driveway to the side of the property with electric gates and ample off-road parking.

The wraparound garden provides unique, separate areas over split levels including a lawn with summer houses, a well-stocked Koi pond with decking, a Mediterranean rock garden surrounding the high end hot tub and other garden areas which link this magnificent space together and provide impressive views of the South Downs.

Penns Cottage, Horsham Road, Steyning, BN44, Price Range £990,000–£1,150,000, King and Chasemore 01903 815806

SUPERSIXES Conveniently placed for Addenbrookes Hospital this six bedroom house is ideal for medical staff, but also within 60 minutes of London.

The substantial and extended modern house is detached with versatile accommodation including an open plan kitchen/dining/living room. There are four bathrooms and three reception rooms, with the added benefit of a garage and driveway parking.

All told the house extends to about 2,700 square feet and is located within a prestigious south Cambridge city location.

Downstairs there is a reception hallway, a boot room and a cloakroom with a shower.

The big attraction is the open plan room. The kitchen section is fitted with a generous range of storage cupboards to base and eye level with brushed stainless handles and stone working surfaces with matching upstands, inset one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, island unit with pop-up power, a pair of induction hobs with extractor fan, a range of fitted Neff ovens incorporating fan oven, microwave oven and double oven with warming drawer, plumbing and space for a dishwasher. There is also underfloor heating and bi-fold doors to the rear garden.

Outside there is a double width block paved driveway and pathway leading to front door. The front garden is mainly lawn with a gated to the rear garden, which has a generous timber deck, lawn and mature hedging and flower and shrub bedding.

Field Way, Cambridge, £1,200,00, Cheffins 01223 214214

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LAST WORD Alexandra Whitell, Assistant Branch Manager, Fulfords Estate Agents, Totnes Describe your property career to date.

At 18 I started my career as an apprentice lettings negotiator for another large corporate company. I very quickly realised lettings wasn’t for me as I wanted to build a relationship with my clients and almost go on a journey with them. I moved across to the sales team and I loved it. Within a few months I started to deal with offers and 18 months later I was out on the road bringing instructions to market. Five years on I was asked if I would take on a new challenge, running a Fulfords branch in the South Hams. Being a Branch Manager was always something I set my sights on – I just couldn’t say no! I have had so much support, not just from my direct manager but also from our links with John D Wood and the rest of the Countrywide team.

What do you enjoy most about your job and what have been the highlights?

I love coming to work knowing every day is going to be different. Meeting new clients and facing new challenges. The highlight for me has been having my own team – watching them learn the ropes and flourish is very rewarding Describe the biggest challenges.

I find the biggest challenge is finding out a vendor’s motivation for going to market. I see a lot of clients who have thought about going

to market for a few years however have not taken the plunge. Once you can get to the crux of what’s stopping them you can offer your support and guidance and hopefully get them moving.

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

I do believe you have to be driven and sometimes thick skinned to work in this industry. You need to be hungry for the business and not just think you’re turning up to sell houses. What you put in is what you get out and sometimes that can mean working late and pushing yourself harder to get those figures in.

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

With the recent Stamp Duty relief for First Time Buyers buying under £300,000, now is the perfect time to get on the property ladder. For home movers, mortgage rates remain steady even with the uncertainty in the economy.

We are seeing more buyers then there are properties which will naturally increase sales prices.

What sets the South Hams apart?

We are very lucky to have the South Coast along with the Moorland on our door step. The

South Hams is made up of medieval market towns, port towns along with village locations.

We find many buyers looking to retire here for its many golf courses and sailing clubs.

What do you think lies ahead for the property market?

With many buyers looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and relocating to the slower paced South West I do believe the market will remain buoyant.

Recent highs, recent lows?

Receiving fantastic feedback and recommendations of my team from recent clients for me is always so rewarding. My low will never change – you can never have enough instructions.

What is your top location?

It would have to be somewhere in the countryside maybe a small village with a cosy pub.

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

As a little girl I was very fortunate to have my own horses and ponies so I would have to say – working with show horses.

Swallow Cottages, Newton Road TQ9 This converted Victorian barn oozes character but also has a contemporary feel. Benefiting from parking for multiple vehicles and a garage, the property also boasts a professionally landscaped garden. This lovely home comprises of a light and airy lounge, third bedroom come study along with two bedrooms with en suites.

Guide Price

£350,000 Fulfords Estate Agents 1 Fore Street, Totnes, TQ9 5DA

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ESTATE AGENTS

Cranford Road, Kettering, NN15

Offers in excess of £600,000

Inspirational design and detail have created this innovative extended detached residence, situated in this most desirable setting. The high specification interior enjoys an entrance hall which leads to the living room with bespoke media centre which free flows to the dining room. There is a versatile study/snug, the designer kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, guest cloakroom and a further study/ reading room. Upstairs, there is a principal bathroom and four double bedrooms, the sumptuous master with a Juliet balcony and an en suite shower room. The wonderful gardens feature a sweeping gravel driveway leading to a single garage, the substantial garden is beautifully kept with a bespoke garden room which discreetly house the solar panels offering efficient eco living.

Kettering 01536 417888

The Old Brewery, Great Cransley, NN14

£650,000

This sensational Grade II listed residence within the former Manor House Brewery enjoys a discreet courtyard setting off Church Lane, within beautiful views over the picturesque Church and Manor House gardens. The wrap around manicured gardens enjoy a variety of established plantings, a driveway offers parking for three cars and a single garage. The substantial interior includes an entrance hall, guest cloakroom, kitchen, formal dining room, study/snug, living room with Minster style fireplace and a lovely garden room. The upper floor enjoys different levels featuring a landing leading to and three double bedrooms, the master with en suite and balcony, the second floor features a landing with circular window, a bathroom and a further double bedroom.

Kettering 01536 417888

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

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

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

501 Battersea Park Rd, Battersea, London SW11 4LW  020 3151 4251  battersea@johndwood.co.uk www.johndwood.co.uk

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

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

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

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

124 Balham High Rd, Balham, London SW12  020 3792 0992  balham.sales@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

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

124 Balham High Rd, Balham, London SW12  020 3792 3631  balham.lettings@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk Lettings - 80 Balham High Road SW12  020 8675 5050  balham@palacegatesestates.co.uk www.palacegatesestates.co.uk

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

Knight Frank

www.knightfrank.co.uk/riverside

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

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Sales & Lettings – 172 Lavender Hill, SW11  020 7978 5800  sales.battersea@lauristons.com  lettings.battersea@lauristons.com www.laursitons.com

Barnes

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

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

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

www.foxtons.co.uk 56 Barnes High Street, London SW13  020 3371 3130  barnes@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.com 73-75 Church Street SW13  020 8563 8333  barnes_sales@marshandparsons.co.uk www.marshandparsons.co.uk

Savills Waterfront, 62-64 Battersea Bridge Road, SW11  fmoynihan@savills.com www.savills.co.uk/waterfront Savills Blue C100 M76 Y12 K68 Savills Grey C40 M10 Y0 K70 (25%)

Estate Agents

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

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www.acquireestateagents.co.uk

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

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Brixton

21 Battersea Square SW11  020 7771 7100  battersea@first-union.co.uk www.first-union.co.uk 168 Lavender Hill, Battersea SW11  020 7801 1111  battersea@foxtons.co.uk www.foxtons.co.uk

Stone C11 M13 Y30 K32 White Background colour: Savills Grey C40 M10 Y0 K70

Battersea & Nine Elms

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

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

Stone C11 M13 Y30 K32 White Background colour: Purple C81 M93 Y39 K38

THRESHER OWEN

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

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

400-402 Coldharbour Lane, London SW9  020 8846 2320  brixton_sales@marshandparsons.co.uk www.marshandparsons.co.uk

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Dulwich Village

17A Nunhead Green, SE15  020 7952 0595  nun@woosterstock.co.uk www.woosterstock.co.uk

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29-35 Lordship Lane, Dulwich SE22  020 8613 6200  dulwich@foxtons.co.uk www.foxtons.co.uk

Crystal Palace

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

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

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

Clapham 140 Northcote Road SW11  020 7228 7474  sales@john-thorogood.co.uk www.john-thorogood.co.uk 27-31 The Pavement SW4  020 7498 8686  clapham@hamptons-int.com

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

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Earlsfield

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

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

www.kfh.co.uk

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

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

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

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

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

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

28 Old Town SW4  020 7501 3666  clapham_sales@marshandparsons.co.uk www.marshandparsons.co.uk Lettings - 1 The Polygon SW4  020 7720 5588  clapham@palacegateestates.co.uk www.palacegateestates.co.uk

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

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

131 Northcote Road SW11  020 7228 5111  battersea@ramptonbaseley.com www.ramptonbaseley.com 57 Nightingale Lane SW12  020 8673 9278  rchatwin@savills.com www.savills.com

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East Sheen 298a Upper Richmond Rd W, SW14  020 8018 7777  mrandall@savills.com www.savills.com

1-3 Old Town SW4  020 7627 5566  clapham@sheratonlaw.com www.sheratonlaw.com

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Herne Hill

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

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

360 Coombe Lane, Wimbledon SW20  020 8947 9833  enquiries@robertholmes.co.uk www.robertholmes.co.uk

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

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

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

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

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Raynes Park Station Buildings, Coombe Lane SW20  020 3542 2000  srp@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

292-294 Kennington Road, SE11  020 3792 3070  skennington.lettings@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk Sales – 299 Kennington Road SE11  020 7587 0600 kennington@winkworth.co.uk www.winkworth.co.uk

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

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

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23 Hill Street, Richmond upon Thames TW9  020 8939 2800  richmond@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.com

Kingston

40-42 Hill Rise, London  020 8614 9100  mgthompson@savills.com www.savills.com

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

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Southfields 21 Replingham Rd, Southfields, London SW18  020 3151 4310  southfields@johndwood.co.uk

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

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

Peckham 17A Nunhead Green, SE15  020 7952 0595  nun@woosterstock.co.uk www.woosterstock.co.uk

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

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

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

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

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

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Tooting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tooting Bec Rampton Baseley inc Heaver, 255 Balham High Road SW17 7BE  020 8767 7079  heaversales@ramptonbaseley.com www.ramptonbaseley.com

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Wandsworth

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

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

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Wandsworth – Between the Commons 140 Northcote Road SW11  020 7228 7474  sales@john-thorogood.co.uk www.john-thorogood.co.uk 26 Bellevue Road, SW17  020 8682 7777  wandsworth@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.com 98–100 Northcote Road, SW11  020 7411 9965  battersea@hamptons-int.com www.hamptons.co.uk

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Wimbledon 49 Wimbledon Hill Road, SW19  020 8944 4000  swm@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk Hampton House, High Street, SW19  020 8946 0081  wimbledon@hamptons-int.com www.hamptons.co.uk 5 Church Rd, Wimbledon, London SW19 5DW  020 3151 4293  wimbledon@johndwood.co.uk

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

www.johndwood.co.uk

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

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

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

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

Wandsworth Common 19 Bellevue Road SW17  020 8767 7711  wandsworth@carterjonas.co.uk www.carterjonas.co.uk 324 Trinity Rd, London SW18 3RG  020 3151 4263  wandsworth@johndwood.co.uk www.johndwood.co.uk 26 Bellevue Road, SW17  020 8682 7777  wandsworth@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.com Sales & Lettings – 30 Bellevue Road SW17  020 3846 0999  wandsworthsales@ramptonbaseley.com  wandsworthlettings@ramptonbaseley.com www.ramptonbaseley.com

Sales & Lettings – 53 Wimbledon Hill Road, Wimbledon SW19  020 8946 9468  sales.wimbledon@lauristons.com  lettings.wimbledon@lauristons.com www.lauristons.com New Homes – 53 Wimbledon Hill Road Wimbledon SW19  020 8879 9099  newhomes@lauristons.com www.lauristons.com 35 High Street SW19  020 8947 9833  enquiries@robertholmes.co.uk www.robertholmes.co.uk Lettings - 11-13 Church Street SW19  020 8870 9669  rentalenquiries@robertholmes.co.uk www.robertholmes.co.uk 1 High Street SW19  020 8971 8111  jmorrison@savills.com www.savills.com

ABELS WORLDWIDE REMOVALS UK RESIDENTIAL, EUROPEAN & INTERNATIONAL MOVING

Telephone: 020 3797 2690 www.abels.co.uk

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Victorian cottage presented in excellent condition throughout with character features. This home is perfectly located for Esher high street.

2 B E D R O O M S | 1 B AT H R O O M | 3 R E C E P T I O N R O O M S | G A R D E N

Guide price ÂŁ625,000 Knight Frank Esher matthew.scott@knightfrank.com 01372 464496 adam.burlison@knightfrank.com 01372 464496

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1920's detached house located in the sought after Chase Farm Estate. The property offers potential to extend and improve STPP. 4 B E D R O O M S | 1 B AT H R O O M | 3 R E C E P T I O N R O O M S | G A R D E N

Guide price ÂŁ1,000,000 Knight Frank Esher adam.burlison@knightfrank.com 01372 464496 matthew.scott@knightfrank.com 01372 464496

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luxurious detached family home located in a prestigious private road. Having been refurbished to an exceptional standard throughout the property also benefits from a beautiful south facing garden.

5 B E D R O O M S | 6 B AT H R O O M S | 5 R E C E P T I O N R O O M S | T R I P L E G A R A G E | D E TA C H E D S T U D I O / G Y M | W E L L P O S I T I O N E D F O R M A N Y O F C O B H A M ' S E X C E L L E N T S C H O O L S | L O N D O N WAT E R L O O I N A R O U N D 3 5 M I N U T E S | E P C C

Guide price ÂŁ4,150,000 Knight Frank Cobham charles.davenport@knightfrank.com 01932964156

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modern and well-presented home located in a private and gated development. The house is designed with well-proportioned rooms, which creates a wonderful home for indoor and outdoor entertaining.

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Guide price ÂŁ1,600,000 Knight Frank Cobham james.harvey@knightfrank.com 01932964156

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