London Property South May 2018

LONDON PROPERTY

HOUSE & HOME

MAY 2018

TWOFORONE Fabulous home in SW19

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MOVE Faster. Sell with Knight Frank

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

Call us today on 020 8022 1358 to arrange your free market appraisal.

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Guide price: £1,750,000

Pepys Road, Wimbledon SW19 A well laid out semi-detached family home, which has recently been beautifully refurbished and extended to provide modern, spacious living throughout. 4/5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, open-plan kitchen/dining/family room, utility room, cloakroom, studio, garden, off street parking.

EPC: D. Approximately 180 sq m (1,938 sq ft). wimbledon@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8022 1358

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Guide price: £2,700,000

Dora Road, Wimbledon SW19 A generously proportioned and well-presented detached family home. Master bedroom with en suite and dressing room, 4 further bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 5 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 cloakrooms, garage, garden, off street parking. EPC: D. Approximately 304.9 sq m (3,282 sq ft). wimbledon@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8022 1358

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

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

Guide price: £1,695,000

Frewin Road, Wandsworth SW18 A 3/4 bedroom house with 60ft southerly facing garden, located on the Magdalen estate and close to Wandsworth Common. 3/4 bedrooms, family bathroom, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/dining room, downstairs cloakroom, southerly facing garden, study, utility room, 2 sheds, full boarded loft.

Awaiting EPC. Approximately: 228.7 sq m (2,461 sq ft). wandsworth@knightfrank.com Office: 020 7768 0994

@KF_SWLondon KnightFrank.co.uk

Guide price: £1,295,000

Chatham Road, Wandsworth SW11 A beautifully extended and refurbished 3 bedroom Victorian cottage with a south facing garden located between the commons. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen/breakfast room, WC, shed, flat roof, south facing garden, eaves storage. EPC: C. Approximately 142 sq m (1,531 sq ft). wandsworth@knightfrank.com Office: 020 7768 0994

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MAY 2018

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Home Front. Beautiful presentation is vital when you put your home up for sale, says Jenny Knight Kitchen Glory. A family kitchen with plenty of contemporary space for cooking, eating and living The Word. Sam Sproston

views his under offer list and sees good signs 16 Heads-up. Agents show their giving side, a promotion and London carries the tax burden 17 Word on the Street. How much below the asking price should you offer on your next home?

20 Ask the Expert. Nicolas Scott of Lauristons Putney considers the top things on a buyer’s wish list 21 Interview. Jenny Knight

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talks to Emon Ahmed of Stirling Ackroyd 50 Money Matters.

Duncan Farmer has discovered it plays to claim 52 Secret Agent. Hamish Bruce of Marsh & Parsons revealed 52 Events – 5 of the best things to do around SOUTH

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24 The Trend. Great outdoors 25 Home Hot List. The ups and downs 28 Everything in the Garden.

Preview of the Chelsea Flower Show 30 Architect’s Eye. A starkly modern house that fits in

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18 Home Compare. Gardener’s delight

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33 EXCLUSIVE. Four properties set to impress 44 NEW HOMES. David Frost, Head of Land and New Homes Lauristons considers London’s building stock South West London.

Desirable houses in Parsons Green, near Richmond Park and Putney South West London.

Desirable homes in Wimbledon and Between the Commons Robert Holmes Wimbledon. A handsome Victorian house in Wimbledon Robert Holmes Coombe.

A superb house with a fine, large garden on the Coombe Estate

in “A slice of heaven” Aubergine just opened Rustic ntic Authe Road. am Mitch Tooting on Pizza with a wood burning oven. Awesome Pizza, great venue #tooting #yumyum #pizza #italianfood #southlondon

91 South East London. A rare, charming cottage near Dulwich Park 98 Lettings Lowdown.

Sheraton Law’s Bryony Walters considers reforms to the lettings sector 100 Luxe Lettings. Two impressive lets – one by the river, the other lakeside

COUNTRY

102 A magnificent Edwardian home with pool in Thames Ditton village 106 A spacious and light-filled cottage-style home in a Northamptonshire village

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113 Last Word. Ellie HutchinsonJames, Client Manager at Knight Frank, has the final say

Need this! Read our interview with founder of @lime_lace on our website londonproperty south.co.uk/ interiors to find our how to embrace bold style in your home #interiors #interiordesign #design

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here are just a few who leave the kids’ broken toys in the garden, the gate hanging off its hinges and grimy net curtains hanging. More fools them. Nothing puts off a buyer quicker than the suspicion that the property has not been maintained.

Estate agents are keen to advise on how to best present a house, from old fashioned remedies like baking bread and brewing coffee, to more up-todate measures like ensuring the front door is newly painted and maybe placing some mirrors in dark rooms to reflect what light there is.

The idea is to create an attractive but neutral look so that the buyer or renter can imagine what the home would look like once they have moved in and added the finishing touches.

Helping the new resident make that imaginative leap is hardest when the property has been empty and is unfurnished. Maybe it has taken time to sell and the owner has already moved to the new home and taken the furnishings or maybe it has been let unfurnished and the tenant has moved out with his belongings.

In these extreme circumstances home staging may be called for to give a lived-in look to clinch a quick sale or let.

Knight Frank, for example, runs

Interior Services giving advice on the optimum way to present a property for sale or let, and offering furniture packages with tailored interior design.

As they say: “if someone can see themselves living in a property then the job is half done”.

Sam Sproston, from Knight Frank Wandsworth Common, adds: “Their figures for success are pretty staggering. You can rent furnishings to ensure you get a quick sale or let.

There are different bespoke packages for different budgets, maybe just dress one bedroom and the sitting room, or do the whole property with art work on the walls.

Sam says there are other tricks to get a less attractive house changing hands. If a house is frankly ugly a computer generated image can be drawn up to show how with a little work the appearance could be completely changed.

He says: “An unmodernised house can be shown as it would look if modernised or an ugly exterior can be pictured painted a nice shade. It can attract people to view and although when they arrive they see the place is ugly at least they have a good idea about how it could be made to look attractive.”

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For most people the day they put their house on sale is the tidiest it has ever been, says Jenny Knight. Until a sale is clinched they pass the time in a flurry of dusting and clearing up

HOMES

gold medal winner at the recent Commonwealth Games, diver Tom Daley has put his old flat near London Bridge on the market for £1.1 million, after moving into his new home last summer with his husband Dustin Lance Black.

The two-bedroom, twobathroom apartment in an unusual contemporary building on Pilgrimage Street, Southwark, is south, east and west facing with large glazed floor to ceiling sliding doors that open out onto three terraces, one with a hot tub.

The light-filled flat is close to London Bridge and Borough stations and the many local amenities. £1,095,000, Williams Lynch 020 8012 2590

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his spectacular 5 bedroom family house has been refurbished to an incredibly high standard, with an excellent sense of light and space and underfloor heating throughout. The accommodation is split over three levels and measures approximately 2,300 sq ft with grand proportions in all the principal rooms.

At the centre of it is the spacious family kitchen, designed and installed by The Shaker Kitchen Company.

It’s beautifully finished with plenty of wall and base units, integrated appliances and white quartz work surfaces.

Skylights flood the room with natural light and large sliding glass panels open at the rear of the kitchen onto an immaculate landscaped garden.

The house is located between the junctions of Boundaries Road and Upper Tooting Park. The open spaces of Wandsworth Common and the amenities of Bellevue Road and Balham High Road are a ten-minute walk away.

Osward Road, Balham SW17, £1,545,000, Rampton Baseley 020 3846 0999

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THE WORD Sam Sproston. Partner and Office Head, Knight Frank Wandsworth, sees some good signs in the market

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ill winter EVER end” is something that has been said by many of you, I’m sure, over the last few weeks. The constant cold wind and rain, The Beast from the East followed by The Beast from the East 2! As I write this there are finally some signs of spring but I had to escape to Marrakesh for a week as I’d simply had enough!

It’s also a very busy time of year for us as we have the end to our financial year, staff appraisals, promotional reviews, business planning and operational review to deal with along with more valuations and more sales going through than probably any other time of year.

Easter provides a welcome break and then the first day back is greeted with “Happy New Year!” from our peers as our targets get reset to £0!

We had a good year last year but it was also difficult and slightly unpredictable. That said the market conditions we predicted became reality and so our clients were able to move with the market and adapt to better their chances of a sale. We also sold more houses than the previous year, so I was pleased. However, the newest trait was that deals simply took far longer to get through. Solicitors seemed less likely to offer flexibility on missing documents during the conveyance and some banks were taking an age to produce mortgage offers, only to find that when they arrived they had a basic spelling mistakes or incorrect prices. It was exasperating at times.

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Guide price £3m Chart House is a 7,000 sq ft eco house with six bedrooms on a landscaped plot, built for the present owner with no expense spared on the interior and exterior finishes.

The ground floor rooms flow from an impressive reception hall, including the spacious kitchen/living area leading to the south-facing terrace and pool. Located within the Lewes Road conservation area, 1.5 miles from Haywards Heath.

I would strongly advise looking for all your documents in advance of marketing your property and using a good mortgage broker to organise your mortgage. Don’t just walk into the bank! Remember: Time Kills Deals! The more you can do to ensure that Mansell McTaggart 01444 456431 everything is done as quickly as possible, the more likely you are to have a less stressful and more successful transaction.

Looking ahead we have the uncertainty of Brexit looming and we have no idea how that might affect buyer and vendor confidence but on the whole we No32 Old expect the majority of people Town will continue, as they have 32 The Pavement always done, to base SW4 0JE their life plans around www.no32theoldtown.co.uk their families, space, Where? Right in the heart of schools and Clapham Old Town, overlooking the lifestyle.

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At present we What’s it like?

The perfect setting have the largest for a leisurely lunch or evening drinks under offer list – it’s easy to see why No32 Old Town we have had is so popular with locals. The beautiful for several roof terrace offers views of the Common years and and is always teeming with people in the ranging from summer. Downstairs, the floor-to-ceiling £500,000 up windows flood the dining area with to £4,500,000. natural light, making you feel like you’re This represents dining al-fresco, even in those chilly (typically) the winter months! whole of the And the food? They offer breakfast Wandsworth and all-day menus, as well as market and I Georgie brunch at weekends. Serving a believe this to be a Woodhouse variety of dishes with influences good sign.

Lettings Manager from all over the world I’d Marsh & Parsons particularly recommend Clapham the sharing starters – they’re delicious!

BEST BITES

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MOVE. Faster. Sell with Knight Frank.

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

Call us today to arrange your free market appraisal.

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Guide price: £1,495,000

Clapham Common North Side, Clapham SW4 A charming maisonette apartment with wonderful period features and views over Clapham Common.

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double reception room, kitchen, utility room, cellar, terrace, 2 balconies.

EPC: D. Approximately 260.4 sq m (2,803 sq ft). clapham@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8022 6116

@KF_SWLondon KnightFrank.co.uk

Guide price: £2,150,000

Lessar Avenue, Clapham SW4 An exceptional Victorian home which has been beautifully refurbished by a renowned interior designer, situated in the heart of Abbeville Village. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double reception room, kitchen/dining room, cellar, guest cloakroom, garden. EPC: E. Approximately 217 sq m (2,336 sq ft). clapham@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8022 6116

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

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

Guide price: £1,150,000

Mandeville Courtyard, Battersea SW11 A unique, loft style, split-level apartment fully refurbished and finished to exacting standards. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception/dining room, kitchen, pantry, porter. EPC: E. Approximately 109 sq m (1,181 sq ft). battersea@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 5936

@KF_SWLondon KnightFrank.co.uk

Guide price: £1,150,000

Candahar Road, Battersea SW11 A beautifully presented, fully extended house in the coveted area of Little India. This charming Victorian house is perfect for families and commuters, only 0.3 miles from Clapham Junction. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen/dining room, patio. EPC: D. Approximately 139 sq m (1,495 sq ft). battersea@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 5936

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Commodore House, Battersea Reach SW18 Two bedroom penthouse with impressive roof terrace along the River Thames A best in class penthouse in Battersea Reach with stunning River Thames views. This superb riverside apartment has a very rare, extensive, south facing roof terrace, overlooking the Capital, river and beautiful landscaped gardens. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/reception, large terrace.

EPC: C. Approximately 83 sq m (896 sq ft).

Leasehold: approximately 985 years remaining

Guide price: £1,000,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/riverside riverside@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5934

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New Caledonian Wharf, Surrey Quays A penthouse located on the south side of the Thames with incredible views This spacious three bedroom penthouse has a wrap around terrace providing the perfect viewing deck of the River Thames and London. Residents of the development benefit from secure parking, 24 hour concierge, gym and a heated indoor swimming pool. Master suite, 2 further bedrooms, guest bathroom, kitchen, living room, balcony. EPC: D. Approximately 110.3 sq m (1,187 sq ft).

Leasehold: approximately 996 years remaining

Guide price: £950,000

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Properties to call home

Elsynge Road, SW18 Reception room, dining/playroom, kitchen/family room, master bedroom suite with dressing room, 4 further bedrooms, 2 further bathrooms, 60ft garden, off street parking, 262 sq m (2, 824 sq ft), EPC=E

Guide ÂŁ2.55 million | Freehold

Amner Road, SW11 Open plan kitchen/reception room, master bedroom suite, 2 further double bedrooms, 2 further bathrooms, cloakroom, separate studio space, decked garden, 103 sq m (1,113 sq ft), EPC=C

Guide ÂŁ899,999 | Leasehold Approximately 113 years remaining

Talk to us today Jasper Colliver Savills Wandsworth 020 8877 1222 jcolliver@savills.com

Drew Zendra Savills Northcote Road 020 3428 2222 dzendra@savills.com

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

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Savills Battersea Park

020 3402 1900

Savills Northcote Road

020 3430 6900

Savills Wandsworth

020 8877 1222

Streatham Common South, SW16 Reception room, drawing room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, 5 bedrooms (1 en suite), 1 further bathroom, cloakroom, cellar, 76 ft south facing garden, 283 sq m (3,042 sq ft), EPC=D

Guide ÂŁ1,799,950 | Freehold

Albert Palace Mansions, SW11 Open plan kitchen/reception room, master bedroom, further bedroom, bathroom, views over Battersea Park, 46 sq m (498 sq ft), EPC=D

Guide ÂŁ499,950 | Leasehold Approximately 141 years remaining

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HEADS-UP DULWICH PROMOTION

Mitchell Murphy has been promoted to Office Head of Knight Frank Dulwich. With 14 years in the property industry under his belt, eight of them at Knight Frank, he was the perfect choice to succeed Paul Humphreys, who opened the Dulwich Village office in 2015. Following 13 years with the firm Paul is now off to France, taking his life in a new direction.

EVERY LITTLE HELPS With the average deposit for a studio of onebedroom apartment in London standing at £77,000, it could take the typical first time buyer on the national average salary 11 years to save that deposit, according to Share to Buy. In fact typical earnings for a first time buyer now top £66,000.

By comparison, Shared Ownership buyers typically earn 40% less than open market buyers, and their deposits are less than a third of the average open market requirement.

Shared Ownership buyers in London have an average deposit of £24,358, with minimum deposits for Shared Ownership homes in London average £6,335 for a one bed, or £8,390 for a three bedroom home, and the average income of buyers is £42,000.

Shared Ownership offers buyers the opportunity to buy between a quarter to three-quarters of the home paying a subsidised rent on the rest. They can buy extra shares when they can afford to – also known as ‘staircasing’ – allowing them to ultimately own their home outright.

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he death of print has been greatly exaggerated according to a survey that revealed that most people show a strong preference for print when reading for pleasure, including books, magazines and news.

Although 95% of property searches begin online, the research shows that many people do still prefer to consume content via print, rather than screen or device.

Over 10,700 consumers were questioned by Toluna and revealed that 72% of respondents believe reading a printed book or magazine is more enjoyable than reading a book on an electronic device.

The study also found that 78% of Britons do not pay attention to most online adverts, suggesting that print ads make a better impression than digital ones.

Trevor Abrahmsohn, managing director of London estate agency Glentree International, believes that digital and print marketing are “not mutually exclusive”.

He explained: “Each has their separate

virtues. For instance, the process of sitting in your favourite armchair, with a cup of coffee, flicking through the pages of glossy, printed literature, is a very luxurious experience.”

Gemma Crosby, marketing manager at Ravensworth, a print and marketing service provider, said: “Print is still as important as ever to both estate and letting agents. We are seeing that more and more property professionals are choosing to run a campaign over a number of different channels, enhancing key messages through both digital and print. The most impactful campaigns are always multi-channel.”

Aside from targeting a select audience, printed materials also have a longer shelf life and higher potential for reverberations beyond the initial reader, as magazines can remain in an individual’s home for a few weeks – even months, attracting many impressions, which means that a print ad’s value extends well beyond its cost per mile.

HIGHTAXFOR LONDONERS Greater London was the biggest contributor to stamp duty, chipping in 39% of the tax last year, according to London Central Portfolio.

Including the new Additional Rate Stamp Duty of 3% for second homes and buy-to-let portfolios, the most expensive 10% of properties contributed around 60% of all stamp duty receipts.

The average stamp duty paid by buyers in England and Wales is £7,161, but London buyers pay four times as much at an average of £27,232.

Although stamp duty receipts increased by 1.3bn in 2017 compared with 2016, this was largely because of the 3% extra tax on second homes.

Naomi Heaton, CEO of London Central Portfolio, comments “Despite the continued rumble around whether the richest are paying their ‘fair share’, it is clear that they are the main contributor to stamp duty revenue.

“The Government also needs to be careful with any further policies targeting landlords. Contributing a huge amount towards the Exchequer’s tax take, landlords have been under increased public and Government pressure over the last 5 years. New lettings listings are now down 5% to February, according to a recent Knight Frank report.

“Unless the Government can start to stimulate property transactions again, which according to Land Registry have fallen 29% in England and Wales over the last decade, the outlook for future Stamp Duty revenues looks fairly grim.”

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WORD ON THE STREET How much below the asking price should you offer on your next home?

DOMINIC PASQUA KNIGHT FRANK

MODELFUNDRAISERS Over the last few weeks Savills south west London offices have raised money for charity.

They have supported the Trinity Hospice for over two decades, and once again sponsored the hospice’s bi-annual fashion show. Held at The Train Station in Wandsworth, shops from across the area donated their time and products to the show.

Following that, Savills also sponsored the Finton School Fundraiser at Wandsworth Town Hall, which this year had a ski theme. The event was designed to raise funds for the school’s Sally Walker Bursary, which was set up to pay for children to attend the school who otherwise would not have been able to attend due to personal circumstance. Savills also contribute to this award whenever they sell or let a property for a parent of a child at the school.

Robin Chatwin, head of south west London, commented: “Both events were hugely successful and we are so pleased to be able to support such worthwhile local causes. It is fantastic to be able to see what a difference the fundraising is doing for the community.”

PROPERPROFS New measures to ‘professionalise’ estate agents will be introduced, says Housing Secretary Sajid Javid.

Estate agents will be required to hold a professional qualification and to be transparent about the fees, from referring clients to solicitors, surveyors and mortgage brokers.

Other reforms will include setting a timeline for local authority searches so buyers get the information they need within 10 days.

Guides on ‘How to Buy’ and ‘How to Sell’ will be published while working groups will look at developing innovative digital solutions to speed up the home buying and selling process.

Rogue landlords who rent out substandard properties face being forced out of the sector as new banning orders are brought in and a national database of offenders goes live.

With house prices in Wimbledon having fallen by some 15% since the introduction of the current Stamp Duty rates in December 2014, a lot of property on the market is now very keenly priced. In our office over the last year, achieved prices have averaged at around 3% below the guide price. I would say most people make an offer some 5% below the guide price at which stage further negotiations take place to get to an agreed sale price. However in the past five months we have seen a return of multiple bids on some properties, meaning that several have achieved over the guide price.

ROBIN CHATWIN SAVILLS Even for experienced buyers, it can be challenging to gauge how high, or how low, to set your first offer. Go in too low and the seller will most likely question whether you’re a serious buyer.

Every sale is different, and there are no hard and fast rules to follow. I always advise buyers to not be frightened of making an offer to open a conversation, but at what level depends on how much you want it to be your next home. Consider what else you have seen and how disappointed you’ll be if you miss out; if you can’t live without it, then you should be making the best offer that you can.

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THESMOKE

For London this pretty, south-facing garden is unusually long, (nearly 70ft), and just one of the delights of a charming fivebedroom family house on Loxley Road. The light and generously proportioned, five double bedroom house has a number of original period features and is in excellent decorative order.

Rampton Baseley, Bellevue Road 020 3846 0999

Guide price £2,500,000

THEBURBS

This stunning Grade II Listed period, four bedroom cottage, complete with wooden beams, country kitchen and wood flooring throughout, dates back to C17th. Park Cottage is set in an acre plot which backs onto the 5th fairway of the Old Course at Burhill Golf Club and offers plenty of scope for landscaping.

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A stunning rear garden, predominantly lawn with a range of wellstocked borders, established trees and two allotment areas, could be a big attraction for keen gardeners. This imposing five bedroom detached residence in the hamlet of Hardwick has scope for further accommodation above the garage.

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Coombe, KT2 Guide price: £2,850,000 STC Rental: £6,500 PCM 5 Bedrooms 4 Bath/Shower Rooms A truly unique and outstanding five bedroom, four bathroom detached family residence, situated in an idyllic countrified setting within the heart of the Coombe Estate, with views onto a shared private lake. This immaculate property is offered with no onward chain and enjoys absolute tranquillity. EPC:E ▷ £120 Tenancy Agreement fee per property. Other fees apply, please visit coomberesidential.com/tenant-fees

New Malden, KT3 Guide price: £2,500,000 STC 5 Bedrooms 4 Bath/Shower Rooms A spacious home set in the highly desirable and private Coombe House Estate. The home benefits from well-balanced accommodation of approximately 3,644 ft2 arranged over three floors with spacious entertaining space and a studio to the rear garden. EPC:E

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s most agents will tell you, one of the most rewarding moments in estate agency is finding a buyer their dream home. Each individual buyer’s ‘wish list’ can be very different as, when it comes to the property itself, different people are at different stages in their lives. Invariably though, what tends to link most buyers when it comes to the ‘wish list’ is not the property itself but what they can do in the area in which they live – be it transport links, local schools, bars, restaurants, shopping facilities or green open spaces. These are the things that are generally important to all buyers, and Putney caters for these needs in abundance.

Putney’s superb state schools, including St Mary’s, All Saints and Brandlehow School, ensure that the area attracts steady interest from families. Putney is also the gateway to the parks, commons and heaths of South West London, Wandsworth Park being one of only two Grade II listed parks within Wandsworth Borough. Close to Wandsworth Park are several exclusive riverside apartment developments which appeal to young professionals looking for a lock-up-and-leave lifestyle with vibrant nightlife.

Excellent rail links (including the District Line at Putney Bridge Station) and a popular bus route (the No 22) straight to Piccadilly provide direct access to the West End. Trains run from Putney mainline station to Waterloo, making the journey in as little as 15 minutes. Alternatively, you could jump aboard the Thames Clipper and commute along the River Thames into the City.

Putney is a haven for shoppers, whether browsing the highend chains that line Putney High Street or exploring the many independent shops and boutiques along with the Putney exchange shopping centre, and there is no shortage of popular eateries and every Friday and Saturday a farmer’s market takes over St Mary’s Church offering fresh and local produce.

Putney has something to offer everyone and can tick most boxes on the ‘wish list’.

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n exceptionally spacious and bright ground floor apartment with a private patio and off-street parking situated in a very convenient location. A large entrance hallway leads to all the rooms, all of which have wooden floors. These include a good living space with bay window which floods the room with natural light, an excellent master bedroom, also with a large bay window, two further bedrooms and a modern kitchen which has access to the patio garden. Conveniently, there are two bathrooms.There is no onward chain.

The property is situated just moments from Putney High Street with it’s wide choice of bars, restaurants and shopping facilities, and is also a short distance from both East Putney tube station and Putney mainline station.

Carlton Drive, SW15, guide price £770,000 leasehold, Lauristons 020 8780 8780

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EXPERTSIN PROPERTY A three-week work experience with a firm of commercial surveyors and agents has led to an astonishing career for Emon Ahmed, who at the age of 30 is now chief executive of Stirling Ackroyd Legal

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or extra. Our first conversation will be free and then we e did his work experience at the age of 18 as he provide a fixed fees for the task and if it takes longer than was just starting a degree in business, finance we estimated that’s our problem, not the clients.“ and banking at Queen Mary University of London Recently the company opened two new offices, in and somehow worked at the firm throughout higher Tower Bridge London SE1 and The Royal Exchange in education. the City of London EC3, as part of their strategy of rapid In 2009 he pitched an idea to James Goff, chairman expansion. Once again the offices are unlike the normal of Stirling Ackroyd, that they should launch a legal arm stuffy solicitor’s practices. There are comfortable chairs, of the business. James recognised a great idea and in coffee and refreshments available and 2015 the new business was launched, the opportunity to drop in to discuss a by acquiring a law firm in Chelsea. problem, to see whether the firm can Meanwhile Emon had added a legal help. degree to his qualifications.

The firm also has a dedicated team of He says: “James was wonderful. He solicitors who are specialised to assist treated me like a son. Sadly he died investors and buy-to-let landlords who recently but not before he met my wife need help with disputes with residential and my daughter, which I think made and commercial tenants or other issues. him happy.”

They can represent clients in lease Now Emon is chief executive of renewals, the collection of rents and Stirling Ackroyd Legal with over 100 service charges. Whilst the litigation staff and six offices in the UK and three Emon Ahmed team can manage rent reviews, in the Middle East. breaches of covenants, recovery of “All our staff are experts in property and possession, planning applications and so on. know the business backwards. We deal with developers For ordinary house or flat buyers dealing with a specialist and investors, small and large but of course our bread and firm means that every sort of property transaction is butter is the ordinary house buyer and seller. We are most routine for the solicitors and there should be no nasty recognised in the industry as the go to people for litigious surprises during any of the process. matters such as property fraud or lease disputes, if you are Naturally the firm is also equipped to help property acquiring a diverse commercial portfolio or simply selling investors who have large portfolios to manage with all the and purchasing a residential property. complication legal problems that can arise.

“People are often frightened of solicitors thinking that they will be hit by an enormous bill, but we don’t like WORDS: JENNY KNIGHT the old-fashioned idea of charging for every little letter

“We don’t like the old-fashioned idea of charging for every little letter or extra”

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his spacious town house, over four floors, is a stone’s throw from the All England Club and is part of a select development which has an indoor pool complex and children’s play area.

It offers flexible living space with a full width reception room and five bedrooms, including the master with en suite and a top floor bedroom/study room.

The south-facing rear garden is landscaped and a spacious roof terrace gives far-reaching views towards the London skyline. There’s covered off street parking as well as an integrated garage.

Wimbledon Village is a short walk away and the town centre and station are easily accessible.

Welford Place, Wimbledon Village SW19, £1,749,000, Share of Freehold, Hawes & Co 020 8946 1000

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Just as the warm weather finally arrives our thoughts turn to gardening and in particular to the Chelsea Flower Show

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his year the show will unveil a host of new attractions, with plenty of ideas to try at home. There will be a strong focus on smaller, urban gardens and ideas about making the most of spaces typical of town gardens.

The show (May 22-26) devotes extra space to emphasising why everyone should grow plants in their garden – rather than decking or artificial grass.

There is a special category of gardens that enhance wellbeing, championing the power of plants and green spaces to improve lives by providing beautiful havens to escape and enjoy.

For the first time on Friday 25 May, the Ranelagh Gardens will remain open to the public until late for an evening of live jazz and soul music, entertainment and more. The Chelsea Late package allows visitors to enter the full showground from 5.30pm onwards and when the

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EVERYTHINGIN THEGARDEN show closes at 8pm, visitors enter the intimate setting of Ranelagh Gardens, with more than half of the show ground to explore at leisure.

Many of this year’s designs demonstrate how gardens can bring peace to fractured lives. The Lemon Tree Trust Garden by Tom Massey was inspired by refugees living in Domiz camp in Northern Iraq and was designed with their input. It celebrates the ability of the camp’s residents to create gardens to grow food and beautify their limited space making the most of harsh living conditions and landscapes.

The beautiful and drought-tolerant planting scheme showcases plants typically grown in the region. Trees laden with fruit, include figs, lemons and pomegranates.

The garden also includes edibles and herbs used in Middle Eastern cooking.

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collaboration between two Italian design leaders started with the humble fridge re-imagined as a piece of art when internationally renowned Italian fashion designers Dolce & Gabbana transformed the iconic Smeg FAB28 fridge into ‘Frigorifero d’Arte’.

Now comes the second ‘Made in Italy’ collection featuring a selection of Smeg’s small domestic appliances, including kettles, toasters and juicers. The collection is rich with Dolce & Gabanna’s signature bright primary colours and motifs like flowers, geometric designs and fruit – even a cherub or two. Each item in the ‘Sicily is my Love’ collection – which also comprises blenders, coffee machines and stand mixers – has been expertly decorated with Dolce & Gabanna’s quintessential Sicilian folkloric motifs inspired by the coasts and landscapes of southern Italy and Mount Etna. Gold lemons and other citrus fruits, prickly pears and bold, bright cherries, surrounded by ornamental friezes and decorative leaf motifs are framed in traditional triangular decorations known as ‘crocchi’.

And you thought you wanted an uncluttered, pure white space!

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OUTOFTHE ORDINARY Positioned on the corner of two roads of late Edwardian houses, the curving cedar façade of this starkly modern house looks a little alien at first. But in the five years since it was built it has become a much-loved landmark near Peckham Rye Park in East Dulwich

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rchitects Nagan Johnson were given the problem of fitting a three bedroom house into the small, triangular site occupied by two garages.

Michael Johnson, of awardwinners Nagan Johnson, says: “It was a corner site between two suburban streets and we couldn’t replicate the suburban nature of the street. The owner of the garages wanted a plan so he could sell the site and he was happy to go to planning appeal if necessary.”

Accordingly the architects drew up a design for a timber framed, flat roofed house clad with red cedar that curves around the corner and is built right up to the perimeter, with widows on one side inset so that no-one can look in. The interiors have solid oak floors and neutral tones.

As they expected the local planners didn’t want a house that looked so unlike its neighbours and it went to appeal.

Michael adds: “Wood was the right material to accentuate the curve of the house. To get light and air in we made a courtyard house in an L shape so the rooms facing the garden have floor to ceiling glazing

to let light in. The garden then narrows to the point of the triangle. Because of the shape it was not possible to make the house look like any other part of the street and that licensed us to free-range thinking. We won the appeal because it was a brown field site that lent itself to something different. My view is that the sweep of timber added to rather than detracted from its appearance. It is certainly a lot better looking than two asbestos garages.”

Although unusual in appearance the house has some details that are routine for Nagan Johnson.

“We tend to put the utility rooms with the upper rooms because most of the washing is generated upstairs with bedding and clothes. We also split the WCs from the shower and bedrooms and try to ensure the master suite has a dressing area.”

Against the modern trend the kitchen is also separate from the dining room, because as Michael explains: “Cooking, washing up and dirty pans don’t go with dining and it’s nice to move into a peaceful area free of clutter.”

Normally Nagan Johnson like to tuck staircases away but because the main reception room was fairly narrow

“To get light and air in we made a courtyard house in an L shape so the rooms facing the garden have floor to ceiling glazing to let light in”

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a glass sided staircase was put in to create the visual illusion that the room was wider.

Michael adds: “After planning permission was granted the site was sold to a Canadian whose father and grandfather had both built their own houses and who saw it as a sort of rite of passage. We didn’t get involved in the build and when it was completed I went to see it and was so pleased with the way he had built it, with all the details just right.

“We tend to be called in when people can’t fit an ordinary house onto a site and I love it. The more difficult the site the more I enjoy it.”

Ryedale, East Dulwich, SE22, £949,000, Roy Brooks 020 8299 3021 www.naganjohnson.co.uk

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GROVE PARK, SE5

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Beautifully curated Victorian semi-detached home with kitchen/breakfast, sun room, double reception, five/six double bedrooms (depending on how you use them), two bathrooms, two en suites, a loft room, roof terrace, cellar and a seventy-foot rear garden. In the heart of Camberwell Grove Conservation Area, the house is close to Zone 2 trains, London Overground services, restaurants and bars.

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PARK LOCATION This exceptional five-bedroom house is on the doorstep of Battersea Park, with its 200 acres of green space, zoo, art gallery and restaurant

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he house which retains period features, extends to over 2,800 sq ft and has been finished to the highest standard throughout, with excellent living space, high ceilings, a private garden and a balcony.

As well as the five bedrooms there are four bathrooms, two reception rooms and a family room.

The property opens into a lovely entrance hall with smoked oak herringbone timber flooring. To the front is an elegant bay fronted double reception room with an attractive Chesneys fireplace. To the rear is a magnificent kitchen and dining room with Calcatta marble worktops, a Lacanche oven and Bladon stone floor tiling.

Glass sliding doors lead out to the manicured, south-east facing garden. A staircase leads down to the basement, opening up to a grand family room with high ceilings and a light-well bringing in

natural light to create a bright and airy environment. There is also another double bedroom, shower room and separate kitchen/utility room in the basement.

Upstairs the master suite occupies the front of the first floor with Calcatta marble vanity and tiling, walk-in shower and bath. There is also a guest bathroom and second bedroom with its own private balcony overlooking the garden on this floor. Two more double bedrooms are on the second floor with a guest bathroom.

Rosenau Crescent is a short walk across Albert Bridge to the shops and eateries on King’s Road and Sloane Square, Chelsea. Good transport links can be found at Clapham Junction with over ground trains to Central London and across England.

‘Excellent living space, high ceilings, a private garden and a balcony’

Rosenau Crescent, Battersea, SW11, £3.5million, Knight Frank 020 3866 2931

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WIMBLEDON CHAMPION Close to Wimbledon Common and the village, this exceptional Victorian house has many wonderful decorative and architectural features and a beautiful garden with a heated swimming pool

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he house was part of the original Spencer Estate, built around 1856 for the dairyman. Since then it has only been occupied by four families and has now been refurbished and extended by the present owners who have enhanced it whilst retaining its innate character.

The three floors contain six bedrooms, four bathrooms, two reception rooms, a movie/family room, gym, office and a double height rear atrium hall extension designed by architects Holden Harper.

It is approached through electrically operated entrance gates, a carriage drive, and stone steps leading to the front door. The elegant reception hall has an original fireplace taken from the dining room, which gives an eye-catching focal point along with the hexagonally laid white and black marbled tiled floor.

The kitchen at the rear has three sets of large sash windows giving beautiful views of the garden, which is as impressive as the house. Designed by the acclaimed Somerset craftsman Dominic Ash, the kitchen incorporates handmade and painted maple cabinetry and drawers with marble surfaces in contrasting finishes.

It is fitted with high quality appliances including Woolf Sub Zero fridges, ovens, a range cooker, teppanyaki griddle, steamer and two dishwashers. The set up caters for everything from intimate meals to sumptuous parties.

A full height atrium hall and staircase

leads to the garden floor where the movie/party room and a library/office with a walk-in store room/wardrobe and temperature controlled wine cellar for over 800 bottles, are found. A separate entrance gives access to the family cloaks/boot room and also allows for access to the bedroom and bathroom at this level, making it ideal for a nanny or housekeeper.

Upstairs, the principal bedrooms are arranged around the beautifully bright galleried landing. The master suite occupies the western side of the house with its elegant bedroom with marble fireplace, dressing room and a spacious bathroom with separate steam shower.

The gardens, designed by Chris Beardshaw, are divided into distinct areas and feature two magnificent Cedars of Lebanon. There are separate areas for quiet reflection, working, entertaining and fun, created by slate terraces, manicured lawns, profusely stocked beds and borders, covered walkways. The pool is discreetly located in its own sunny seclusion at the far end.

The front driveway provides extensive off-street parking and the approach to the garage has been carefully designed and graded to accommodate sports cars such as Aston Martins.

‘Refurbished and extended by the present owners who have enhanced it whilst retaining its innate character’

Somerset Road, Wimbledon Common, SW19, £8,950,000 Robert Holmes 020 8947 9833

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RIVERVIEWS This unique six-bedroom, detached house with off-street parking has stunning views and unobstructed views up and down the River Thames, making it perfect for boat race parties or simply relaxing and watching the ever-changing water

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he spacious house is doublefronted and consists of two former semi-detached homes, now cleverly joined via a library as one property.

There are two front entrances, one leading to an open plan kitchen/ dining room with sliding glass doors giving onto the rear patio and garden. Two of the reception rooms are on the first floor, one with a gas fireplace, and a double reception room on the ground floor with two gas fireplaces.

The rear-facing bedrooms look out on rows of neighbouring gardens with virtually no overlooking. Interior glazing gives views of the River Thames from both staircases. In total there are four

bathrooms, six bedrooms and six reception rooms. In addition there is lots of under-eaves storage space.

The lovely terraced back garden enjoys morning and afternoon sunshine.

The home is a threeminute walk from the High Street and a five-minute walk from both Barnes Pond and Barnes Bridge Station. The Harrodian and St Paul’s Schools are within walking distance on the same road and King’s College School is a dedicated bus ride from Barnes Pond.

‘Interior glazing gives views of the River Thames from both staircases’

Lonsdale Road, London, SW13, £3,900,000, Marsh & Parsons 020 8563 8333

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ONEOFAKIND The jaw-dropping proportions of this exceptional Victorian house make it truly one-of-a-kind

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ith a beautiful wide garden and a first-class refurbishment, the result is a unique and substantial family home a shade under 3,500 sq ft in an ultra-convenient location Between the Commons.

It’s only a quarter mile from Clapham Junction, directly off fashionable Northcote Road and close to excellent schools.

In total it has a large double reception room, an extended kitchen/breakfast room, a family media room, five large bedrooms, four bath/ shower rooms and a study and utility room.

The double front door leads into an attractive hallway with panelling below the dado rail. The enormous double reception room has a comfortable seating area and a grand dining space – the table can seat up to 18 people in comfort. Original Victorian features have been retained including high ornate ceilings and marble fireplaces whilst the house also incorporates numerous contemporary touches.

To the rear on the ground floor is a sleek extended kitchen with dining and family areas. Bi-fold doors run the width of the rear extension and open into a beautifully landscaped and modern rear garden.

Downstairs, an entire new floor of accommodation has been created. The current layout incorporates a spacious

family/media room with wine store, a utility room (equipped as a second kitchen), a spacious bathroom, a ‘secret’ study and a store room. The space has been designed to allow for it being reconfigured into a separate living space if required – for a nanny or granny for instance.

On the first floor there is a magnificent master suite to the front of the house, with a spacious dressing room and bath/shower room. To the rear on this floor is an impressive guest bedroom also with en suite. The top floor has three more large double bedrooms, all with ample builtin storage, and a family bathroom.

The accommodation makes this an ideal long-term family home with bedrooms large enough to accommodate teenagers going into adulthood.

Transport connections can be found via Clapham Junction and Clapham Common stations, both providing direct services into the City and the West End. Good schools, in both the state and the private sectors, are nearby as are the shopping, eating and drinking choices of Battersea Rise and Northcote Road. The open spaces and recreational facilities of Clapham Common are close at hand.

It’s only a quarter mile from Clapham Junction, directly off fashionable Northcote Road and close to excellent schools

Shelgate Road, Between the Commons, SW11, £3,150,000, John Thorogood 020 7228 7474

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NEWHOMESUPDATE David Frost, Head of Land and New Homes at Lauristons, considers the importance of small and medium developers to London’s building stock

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he property industry always works best when the carrot, rather than the stick is applied. Easing the bottleneck of land banking by large developers, encouraging small to medium sized developers to build out and helping first-time buyers onto the ladder, requires careful application of the apparatus at the Government’s disposal. When applied successfully, it creates the virtuous circle of market confidence.

Lauristons has earned a reputation as a nurturing agent, working with, and helping to grow, small to medium sized developers.

SMDs play a central role in the delivery of new homes. They account for 85.7% in Bromley, 86.7% in Merton and 81.3% of the schemes in boroughs, (source: EGi/Dataloft, Boroughs with 80% plus schemes of 20-150 unit size).

This relationship is vital to bring about property stock that Londoners desperately needs.

Developers I consult with on a daily basis are subscribing to the ‘doughnut strategy’, sourcing plots of land in outer boroughs, such as Kingston, Merton, Bromley and Sutton.

Their remit is to build a quality, premium finished properties, with contextual benefits to the purchaser, such as strong transport links to central London, Canary Wharf and City, situated in solid school catchment areas. Locations identified for regeneration or infrastructural upgrades, Crossrail, tram and tube extensions, such as the one being developed on the Bakerloo line, are also prime considerations for developers. Lauristons’ thriving land and new homes department, expert market knowledge of South London, coupled with an intimate understanding of the requirements of purchasers, and makes us the go-to company for SMDs. This is in stark contrast to the prime riverside plots, populated by “empty towers” that have

been demonised by the press. With international purchasers light on the ground and the stamp duty on second homes surcharge the market in central London has cooled down. SMDs have positioned themselves in buoyant areas with stock that meets the demand for first-time buyers, families and those looking to upsize.

The Help to Buy scheme has been a roaring success, making this additional new homes stock affordable for first-time buyers. The profile of the average first time buyer is now 31 years old, with a clear preference for new build homes according to Hometrack. Schemes like Help to Buy are helping to close the gap of intergenerational inequality.

The Secretary of State for Housing Sajid Javid declared that Help to Buy is around to stay, until 2020 at least. Developers who are planning large-scale schemes would like longer, as planning and preparation work can take several years.

Park Place is a stunning boutique development of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments (including penthouses) overlooking the Haydons Road recreation ground and gardens. Contemporary urban living at its best, with kitchens and bathrooms beautifully conceived and integrated storage space throughout.

Parkside, Wimbledon, SW19. Prices from £579,000, Help to Buy available, 020 8879 9099 www.lauristons.com

4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom Houses from £955,000

Albert Road, Kingston, KT1 Contact the new homes specialists on 020 8879 9099 www.lauristons.com

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IT’SAGAS! The newly launched Chartwell House, in Prince of Wales Drive, is St William’s flagship development in Battersea.

Chartwell House is a collection of 85 one, two, and three bedroom apartments, with stunning views of Battersea Power Station and the central gardens within the development.

Prince of Wales Drive is regenerating a former gasworks into a new community of 955 homes next to Battersea Park. Complementing the continued transformation of the Battersea area, 2.5 acres of the site will feature landscaped gardens and open space, designed by renowned urban planners Gillespies.

Externally, traditional brickwork, inset balconies and metal work take inspiration from the Victorian architecture of the mansion blocks in the area. The interior design pays homage to its industrial heritage – materials and colours have been chosen to reflect the design of the gas holder façade with bespoke brushed bronze metal features and door ironmongery that echoes the structure of the original gas holders.

Each building has dual aspect apartments with balconies with views of Battersea Power Station or the communal gardens. Additionally there will be a swimming pool and spa as well as a landscaped roof terrace on the eighth floor and a gym.

The apartments at Chartwell House are designed to maximise space and light. Herringbone patterned timber flooring is paired with granite or composite stone splashbacks, and bespoke cabinetry in the kitchens, while rough ceramic tiles create a textured feature wall in bathrooms.

Sections of the original gas holder structure are used to create a distinctive entranceway into the development.

It will include a central courtyard with a serene water feature, two new public squares, free-flowing gardens, picnic areas and places for children to play.

Queenstown Road and Battersea Park Overground stations are both less than a five-minute walk away. By 2020, the Northern Line extension from Kennington to Battersea will be complete and will be a three-minute walk from the scheme – cutting journey times to the City and West End to under ten minutes, and to Blackfriars on the Thames Clipper from Battersea Power Station in 19 minutes.

The development is near the large-scale regeneration of Battersea Power Station, offering residents access to new high-street chains and independent shops, restaurants, and bars. Circus West Village, home to independent retail and restaurants, is now open.

Prices start from £700,000 for a one-bedroom apartment, 0203 053 6901 or www.princeofwalesdrive.co.uk

PENTUPGLAMOUR Billed as Wandsworth’s most glamorous riverside penthouses, these duplex apartments will have unrivalled views of the Thames and will provide the perfect viewing platform for riverside events.

The Riverside Quarter Penthouse Collection is built by Frasers Property and has winter gardens and multiple top floor terraces with spectacular views.

The penthouse at Three Riverside has been completed and dressed by award-winning interior designer Rachel Winham. The design epitomises her signature technique of zoning; using layers, textures and tones to create striking and functional spaces.

It has four bedrooms, three bedrooms and three terraces over two floors, all designed in warm muted tones. The open living space provides a reception room, dining area and kitchen. The kitchen, complete with a large breakfast bar with room to comfortably seat four, has been finished in a high-gloss white. It has integrated Gaggenau appliances, a boiling hot water tap and wine cooler and a separate utility space.

The first floor of the duplex also houses three immaculately dressed guest bedrooms. Two have direct access to outdoor terraces and one has its own en suite bathroom.

The second floor is dedicated to the luxurious master bedroom suite, complete with its own day lounge and study area.

There is also a video door entry system, 24-hour estate management and porter service, gated car park and CCTV coverage to external areas.

Riverside Quarter is on Eastfields Avenue, between Wandsworth Town Railway Station and East Putney. It has its own pier, where the Thames Clipper service can be taken into the city or further west into Putney.

There are a number of excellent bars, restaurants and cafés nearby.

Simon Lear, CEO of Developments of Frasers Property (UK) Ltd, says: “The Riverside Quarter Penthouse Collection is the ultimate waterside living experience. With exceptionally finished interiors and high specification, the penthouse collection offers two floors of ideal living space, with uninterrupted views of the Thames from beautifully designed terraces.

Residents have the optimum London lifestyle.”

Riverside Quarter Penthouse Collection, Eastfields Avenue, Wandsworth, from £1.975. Three Riverside £3.41 million, Savills 020 8877 2000 or www. riversidequarter.com

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Nine grandly proportioned townhouses with stunning Georgian facades, Octagon’s latest London launch incorporates the highest specification and finishes as befitting the developer’s name.

Offering views towards the River Thames and Barnes Wetland Centre from private roof terraces and balconies, these unique new homes range between 4,375 – 6,150 sq ft.

With 4/5 bedrooms, an impressive kitchen/breakfast room and 4 formal reception rooms across 5 storeys, the lower ground floor is dedicated to leisure - including a gym, cinema/TV den and a covered courtyard garden. Each property features a private west backing walled garden with rear pedestrian access to the Thames towpath.

Located within the Bishop’s Park Conservation Area, Bishops Row is just a short walk from Fulham’s vibrant centre, tube stations, bus services, and an excellent choice of local schooling.

GUIDE PRICES From £4.995m

Views from rooftop terraces

BISHOPS ROW STEVENAGE ROAD, FULHAM, LONDON SW6 6PB

SHOWHOUSE OPEN THURSDAY TO MONDAY 10AM – 4PM OR BY APPOINTMENT

020 7731 7100

020 8481 7500 | OCTAGON.CO.UK

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PURLEY PLANNING PERMISSION

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GOINGGOING Only the last nine three bedroom apartments are still to be sold at Indigo Square, Surbiton, moments from the River Thames

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new show home was launched on April 28 to allow prospective buyers to get a feel for the development and the remaining homes Built to exceptional standards by London-based developers IndigoScott, each home will be contemporary in style providing generous and practical living space.

Each home will offer sleek interiors, underfloor heating, Italian designer kitchens fitted with solid quartz worktops and Bosch appliances, bathrooms with walk-in showers to en suites and spacious master bedrooms with built-in wardrobes.

Each home also has a secure underground parking space, a private balcony, terrace or garden in addition to a beautifully landscaped courtyard garden at the heart of the development.

“The choice of high quality homes at Indigo Square combined with their convenient and sought after location, mean that this development is well suited to a range of buyers,” says Joanne Hughes, of Barnard Marcus Surbiton. “The innovative design provides a leafy retreat from the hustle and bustle whilst still remaining close to the heart of the city and the excellent transport links and amenities Surbiton has to offer. With only nine of the luxury three bedroom apartments remaining we don’t expect these properties to stay on the market for long.”

ambridge Homes has won planning permission to build nine apartments and some communal space on a site on Old Lodge Lane in Purley.

Currently the site contains a house, two garages, a tennis court and grounds. The existing building will be demolished to make way for a collection of one, two and three bedroom luxury apartments in generous grounds with private parking.

James Overton, Managing Director of Hambridge Homes says: “We have ensured the design is in keeping with the period homes in the area and once built it will complement the neighbourhood. Purley is popular with families and professionals alike as it represents better value for money than more central locations, yet has great commuter links.”

Designed by CDMS Architects, the building frontage will be a continuation of the street scene.

Externally homes will feature clay tiles, red brick and powder-coated aluminium detailing, which are similar facades to surrounding homes.

Trees will be retained at the front and rear of the site which will include communal and semi-private areas for residents. As well as parking bays there will be store room for 12 bikes.

Internally kitchen, dining and living spaces have been designed to be open plan and to look out over the grounds. Building will start this summer.

Hambridge Homes 03300 555678 www.hambridgehomes.com

Prices for a three-bedroom home at Indigo Square start from £750,000. To register interest in the show home launch, contact Barnard Marcus Surbiton on 020 8390 8181 /surbiton@barnardmarcus.co.uk

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U CO E M TH P IS LET SU IO M N M ER D

INDIGO SQUARE S U R B I T O N

Surbiton’s new destination for luxury living.

THREE BEDROOM SHOW APARTMENT OPENING 28TH APRIL Don’t miss the long anticipated launch of our stunning new 3 bedroom show apartment at Indigo Square, Surbiton.

Featuring high specifications and secure underground parking, each three bedroom home benefits from a private balcony, terrace or garden. These stylish new homes with beautifully landscaped courtyard gardens at their heart, bring city style living to this vibrant destination, just 17 minutes from Waterloo.* With a fabulous selection of restaurants, bars and shops including Waitrose just around the corner, beautiful walks along the River Thames on the doorstep and Kingston upon Thames just a mile away, Indigo Square ticks all the boxes for a fulfilling lifestyle.

3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS FROM £750,000

To book your viewing appointment call 020 8390 8181 or email surbiton@barnardmarcus.co.uk *Minimum travel time. Computer generated illustration is indicative only.

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ccording to figures released by UK Finance, the financial services trade body, the level of remortgaging has risen. Borrowers are looking to lock themselves into attractive mortgages as the threat of a May base rate hovers over us and growing speculation of further rises later in the year.

However many rate increases we see, the money market has already priced one in. Swaps rates, the rate lenders pay to borrow money, continues to rise with the knock on effect that mortgage rates have risen also.

Two and five year fixes in January were circa 0.1 per cent cheaper and the difference in greater for even longer term products.

Whilst the best mortgage pricing may be behind us, mortgage rates are still historically very low. Furthermore, if you are concerned that mortgage rates will continue to rise but you are not quite at the end of an Early Repayment Charge, some lenders Mortgage Offers can last up to six months, in effect you are reserving the rate now for future use.

As always, consult an IFA or mortgage broker to find the best solution to your needs.

MONEY MATTERS

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0.99%

The average age of a firsttime buyer. Their average income is £41,000

arclays has launched what it likes to call a green mortgage, which gives borrowers a slightly lower interest rate if they buy a house with a low energy rating. The bank says that the savings on a £150,000 loan could add up to £750 over three years – barely £20 a week – although it also says that eligible properties would be so efficient that utility bills could be almost £600 cheaper than other houses. The house has to be brand new and only some housebuilders qualify, namely Barratt Homes, Berkeley Group, Countryside Properties, Crest Nicholson and Redrow Homes.

The rate of Progressive Building Society’s two-year discount variable rate mortgage

NUMBERCRUNCHING

0.6%

1.19%

The rate on HSBC’s two-year tracker loan, which works out cheaper in the long term than Progressive’s

the year-on-year rise in house prices

BESTBUYMORTGAGES

Fixed Rates

Lender

Rate

Until

Reversionary Rate

APR

Max. LTV

HLC

ERC

Product Fee

Exit Fee

Notes

Sainsbury’s Bank

1.24%

6/30/2020

4.24%

3.7%

60%

n/a

2%/1% until 30/06/20. 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£995 Product Fee

£100

Mx £1m. Free Valuation. Free legals for remortgages.

Post Office

1.33%

4/30/2020

4.74%

4.2%

75%

n/a

3%/2% until 30/04/20. 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£995 Product Fee

£195

Mx £1m

Yorkshire BS

1.74%

6/30/2023

4.99%

3.8%

65%

n/a

5/4/3/2.5/1.5% until 30/06/23. 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£1495 Product Fee

£90

Mx £5m

First Direct

2.49%

120 months

3.94%

3.0%

60%

n/a

3/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2% in forst 120 months.

Unlimited overpayments allowed without charge

-

£149

Mx £1m. Free Valuation.

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ITPAYSTOCLAIM Duncan Farmer was surprised to find it is worth investigating if you have been mis-sold PPI

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he long winter nights suddenly got a bit brighter when a cheque for almost £1,800 landed unannounced on the doormat a couple of weeks ago, about three months after I had reluctantly signed up to a PPI claim firm.

For years I had ignored adverts on the Tube and television and almost endless cold calls to my phone. I was convinced that I could never have been a victim – not only am I confirmed sceptic when it comes to most forms of insurance (and payment protection cover had always struck me as one of the most useless) but I couldn’t believe that anyone would have hoodwinked me into buying it.

Not only did they mis-sell it to me, but millions of others were caught in the trap, with premiums added to mortgages, bank loans, credit cards, store cards and car loans. So big is the problem that Lloyds, the worst offender, has set aside more than £18 billion to repay its victims. Other mainstream lenders, such as Nationwide, Barclays and what was Abbey National, were also at it.

Many people reading this will also have a viable claim whether they think they do or not. And the payout could be substantial.

In my case I had borrowed £10,000 from

my bank in 1999 for a deposit on a flat I was buying in east London for £89,000 – those were the days!

I had, unwittingly, paid premiums of just over £800, but because it had been mis-sold I was entitled to compensation interest, which took my payout beyond £2,000, although I did have to pay tax on some of it.

Finding out whether you had PPI is part of the problem and using a claims firm, which took 25 per cent of my payout, helped to trace a loan I had long forgotten about, but I could just as easily have asked my bank whether I had ever had PPI. The second issue is deciding whether it was mis-sold. The purpose of PPI is to repay a debt if the policyholder is unable to work through redundancy, sickness or accident or if they die. Anyone who has a job with the sort of benefits that would keep paying them in such circumstances or who had other assets that could be liquidated to clear the debt would not need PPI and would therefore have a good claim for mis-selling.

The value of the average successful claim is just under £3,000, but if your claim related to a mortgage the amount you paid and the you could reclaim could well be far more.

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survey suggests that the average mortgage application involves applicants reading 219 pages of paperwork and that four out of ten say that this is too stressful. The study by Trussle, an online mortgage broker, also suggested that lenders’ jargon added to their frustration with the process and most would prefer it if applications could be made online. Some borrowers said that they were put off remortgaging because the process was so bureaucratic.

Variable Rates Lender

Rate

Until

Rev. Rate

APR

Max. LTV

HLC

ERC

Product Fee

Exit Fee

Notes

HSBC Bank

1.19%

Tracker over base for 24 months

3.94%

3.5%

65%

n/a

None

£99 Booking Fee £900 Product Fee

-

Mx £5m. Free valuation. Free Legals for remortgages

HSBC Bank

1.29%

Tracker over base for 24 months

3.94%

3.6%

75%

n/a

None

£99 Booking Fee £900 Product Fee

-

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

Coventry BS

1.64%

Variable rate for term

n/a

1.7%

50%

n/a

None

£999 Product Fee

£125

Mx £1m. Free Valuation. Free legals for remortgages.

HSBC Bank

1.39%

Tracker over base for 24 months

3.94%

3.8%

85%

n/a

None

£99 Booking Fee £900 Product Fee

-

Mx £400k. Free valuation. Free Legals for remortgages

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EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY

LONDON CRAFT WEEK Various venues including Battersea Power Station

Name Hamish Bruce

Wed 9 May-Sun 13 May

Estate Agent Marsh & Parsons

Meet artists, designers and engineers, and explore their studios and creative spaces. Take part in workshops with famous design studios, art galleries, award-winning restaurants and luxury fashion brands. Plus, get an insight into the creative thinking behind incredible items from the past and present. www.londoncraftweek.com

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Position Sales Manager in Richmond Where do you live?

WIMBLEDON ART FAIR Wimbledon Art Studios

In a one bedroom garden flat in Queen’s Park

What and where was your first London home?

Thur 10 May-Sun 13 May

A three bedroom rental investment property in Fulham

Eight floors of contemporary paintings, prints, photography, illustration, sculpture, ceramics, textiles and furniture design to explore, browse and buy. Plus exclusive access to studios and the chance to meet artists and makers. Also talks and workshops, family activities and trails. www.wimbledonartfair.com

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Favourite open space in London?

Like many I’m sure, it’s got to be Richmond Park. There’s something truly special about having such a vast and beautiful open space so close to central London

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

SO LAST CENTURY VINTAGE & RETRO FAIR White Eagle Club, 211 Balham High Road, Tooting

Being promoted to Sales Manager in Richmond – knowing that my hard work over the years had paid off was extremely gratifying!

Sun 20 May, 11am-4pm

Expect to find mid-20th century decor, lighting, furniture, homeware, kitchenalia, brocante, mid-century ceramics, original 1950s, 60s and 70s illustrations and prints, vintage French maps and educational charts, vintage clothing, accessories and jewellery, haberdashery, records, repurposed goods and much more.

I owned a Chinese food delivery business when I lived in Cape Town

RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW Royal Hospital Chelsea

Aside from property what’s your most expensive purchase?

Tue 22 May-Sat 26 May

World-renowned garden designers, plant specialists, florists and nurseries come together at the prestigious to show off cutting-edge designs and inspirational floral exhibits. Stroll through show-stopping and awardwinning gardens. Discover rare flowers and plants and creative floral artworks.

Spot emerging gardening trends then browse the horticultural products on sale, from gardening gadgets to sculptures and plants. www.rhs.org.uk/chelsea

My white Audi A3

Favourite book, film or album now?

Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri – it’s easy to see how it’s already won over 100 awards

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

Like most young boys I wanted to be a professional sportsman – in particular a tennis player

What three things would take to a desert island? ©RHS

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Tell us something that would surprise people about you.

Call me practical but...a knife, a flint and another person for company

What is your most treasured possession?

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My flat in Queen’s Park

PICTURING FORGOTTEN LONDON London Metropolitan Archives, Clerkenwell 21 May until October

Paintings, photographs and films bring the capital’s vanished architecture back to life. Lost structures include the massive Euston arch, the impressive entrance to the station which was demolished in 1962, and the Skylon – a beacon for the post-war Festival of Britain.

What is top of your bucket list?

To visit every country in the world

Who would you like to stuck in a lift with?

My favourite artist, Stevie Wonder – can you imagine the stories he would tell me?

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Pelham Road, Wimbledon SW19

Asking Price: ÂŁ1,800,000 Freehold

This stunning eco-efficient detached family home is set in this sought after residential road just a short stroll from Wimbledon town centre with its wide range of shops, bars and restaurants as well as Wimbledon station with its regular services into London and the district line. The property is arranged over a series of split levels, making the accommodation flexible to suit most families. The property is accessed by gates for parking and pedestrian access and offers superb accommodation with five bedrooms, two separate receptions and four bathrooms. Outside there is parking to the front for 2-3 cars and a sun trap patio rear garden. EPC EER B.

Wimbledon Sales: 020 8946 9468

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Balham Balham 020 020 8772 8772 9373 9373 balham@lauristons.com balham@lauristons.com

Battersea Battersea 020 020 7978 7978 5800 5800 battersea@lauristons.com battersea@lauristons.com

Kennington Kennington 020 020 7385 7385 2296 2296 kennington@lauristons.com kennington@lauristons.com

Land Land 020 020 8943 8943 2211 2211 land@lauristons.com land@lauristons.com

New New Homes Homes 020 020 8879 8879 9099 9099 newhomes@lauristons.com newhomes@lauristons.com

Putney Putney 020 020 8780 8780 8780 8780 putney@lauristons.com putney@lauristons.com

Wandsworth Wandsworth 020 020 8417 8417 8054 8054 wandsworth@lauristons.com wandsworth@lauristons.com

Wimbledon Wimbledon 020 020 8946 8946 9468 9468 wimbledon@lauristons.com wimbledon@lauristons.com

St Johns Avenue, Putney SW15

Asking Price: ÂŁ695,000 Leasehold

This bright and spacious one bedroom apartment is situated on the first floor of a modern purpose built block and is offered to the market with no onward chain. The property boasts a large reception room with direct access to a private balcony overlooking the communal gardens, modern open plan kitchen, bathroom and a spacious double bedroom with built in wardrobes. The property has access to the well maintained communal gardens and also a bicycle storage area and is situated in a highly convenient location with both East Putney station (District Line) and Putney mainline station within 0.2m, and is just moments from the popular shops, bars and restaurants on Putney High Street. EPC EER C.

Putney Sales: 020 8780 8780

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Upper Tooting Park, Tooting SW17

Asking Price: ÂŁ650,000 Leasehold + Share of Freehold

A stunning fully refurbished period three-bedroom split level apartment which has been converted to an extremely high standard throughout. The accommodation has been thoughtfully and tastefully laid out to comprise three bedrooms with a master bedroom that has been converted within the loft space to provide a spacious bedroom with full private bathroom en-suite. The main floor offers two bedrooms, a beautiful sitting room that overlooks the front with a stunning period bay window and fireplace. Upper Tooting Park sits just off Balham High Road & Trinity Road (A214) offering a wide array of cafes, bars and shops. EPC EER D.

Balham Sales: 020 8772 9373

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Balham Balham 020 020 8772 8772 9373 9373 balham@lauristons.com balham@lauristons.com

Battersea Battersea 020 020 7978 7978 5800 5800 battersea@lauristons.com battersea@lauristons.com

Kennington Kennington 020 020 7385 7385 2296 2296 kennington@lauristons.com kennington@lauristons.com

Land Land 020 020 8943 8943 2211 2211 land@lauristons.com land@lauristons.com

New New Homes Homes 020 020 8879 8879 9099 9099 newhomes@lauristons.com newhomes@lauristons.com

Putney Putney 020 020 8780 8780 8780 8780 putney@lauristons.com putney@lauristons.com

Wandsworth Wandsworth 020 020 8417 8417 8054 8054 wandsworth@lauristons.com wandsworth@lauristons.com

Wimbledon Wimbledon 020 020 8946 8946 9468 9468 wimbledon@lauristons.com wimbledon@lauristons.com

Wiseton Road, Wandsworth Common SW17

Guide price: ÂŁ5,417 pcm

Available for a short let only, this delightful three bedroom Victorian mid terrace house is just moments from Wandsworth Common. This property comprises of a large double reception room, downstairs w/c, large fitted kitchen and dining area with skylights leading on to a private 40ft garden, a three piece family bathroom with a stand alone bathtub and a separate shower cubicle, a master bedroom, a double bedroom and a large top floor double bedroom with storage in the eaves and a skylight. Wiseton Road is located just off the open spaces of Wandsworth Common and Bellevue Road which has a range of shops, eateries and restaurants. The closest transport links will be Wandsworth Common (National Rail) Available Furnished. EPC EER D. *visit Lauristons.com_tenant_ fees for full breakdown Balham Lettings: 020 8772 9373

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Circus Road West, Battersea SW11

Guide price: ÂŁ5,000 pcm

This luxury development in Battersea Power Station phase one consists of a generous 1,668 sqft of lateral space and on the 11th floor. The layout allows for maximum exposure to the river views from the top floor of the building block. The large winter garden of 235 sqft provides for an almost panoramic views over the London skyline. With a great proximity to both the communal facilities as well as Battersea Park, this two-bedroom apartment would be classified as one of the most exclusive two-bedroom units in phase one. EPC EER C. *visit Lauristons.com_tenant_fees for full breakdown

Battersea Lettings: 020 7978 5800

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Balham Balham 020 020 8772 8772 9373 9373 balham@lauristons.com balham@lauristons.com

Battersea Battersea 020 020 7978 7978 5800 5800 battersea@lauristons.com battersea@lauristons.com

Kennington Kennington 020 020 7385 7385 2296 2296 kennington@lauristons.com kennington@lauristons.com

Land Land 020 020 8943 8943 2211 2211 land@lauristons.com land@lauristons.com

New New Homes Homes 020 020 8879 8879 9099 9099 newhomes@lauristons.com newhomes@lauristons.com

Putney Putney 020 020 8780 8780 8780 8780 putney@lauristons.com putney@lauristons.com

Wandsworth Wandsworth 020 020 8417 8417 8054 8054 wandsworth@lauristons.com wandsworth@lauristons.com

Wimbledon Wimbledon 020 020 8946 8946 9468 9468 wimbledon@lauristons.com wimbledon@lauristons.com

Landsdowne Gardens, Stockwell SW8

Guide price: £2,000 pcm

Stunning and beautifully decorated two bedroom period conversion available now. This lovely flat with character has been recently refurbished throughout to a very good standard and offered fully furnished with modern furniture. Bright and spacious with two double bedrooms, modern kitchen and fully tiled bathroom. Situated on a quiet residential road, close proximity to Stockwell underground station (Victoria and Northern line) is perfect for a couple or professional sharers. There are excellent local amenities; including the Oval Cricket stadium, Albert Square, Oval theatre, Saturday farmers market at St. Mark’s Church, and numerous deli’s. EPC EER C. *visit Lauristons.com_tenant_fees for full breakdown Kennington Lettings: 020 7385 2296

Lacy Road, Putney SW15

Guide price: £1,595 pcm

This fabulous apartment is situated in the heart of Putney and is located a modern development within close proximity to all of the fantastic shops, restaurants and bars of Putney High Street, Lower Richmond Road along with all of the Putney stations. The apartment comprises a spacious double bedroom, with ample storage and a modern three piece bathroom with a shower over the bath. Further boasting a bright reception and a modern open plan kitchen with integrated appliances. Additional benefits include a private balcony and access to the well maintained communal gardens. EPC rating: B. *visit Lauristons. com_tenant_fees for full breakdown Putney Lettings: 020 8780 8780

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Albert Road, Kingston KT1

Asking Price: ÂŁ955,000 Freehold

A boutique, private development of just three mews houses designed to complement and fit into the vernacular of the Albert Road setting. Conveniently situated close to Kingston town centre and Kingston Railway Station, providing good links into London Waterloo and Central London. The houses have been constructed with the most up-to-date sustainable technology, to ensure that the heat recovery systems and solar panels perform during their lifetime to deliver low energy and economical comfort. Every house has its own allocated parking space and a fully landscaped garden. Kingston boasts an enviable educational record for their outstanding grammar and comprehensive schools. Each house will be individually inspected by Premier Guarantee and a 10-year warranty certificate issued upon satisfactory completion.

New Homes: 020 8879 9099

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SEVENBEDS

SPACIOUSLIVING

A detached house with seven bedrooms just moments from the leafy delights of Richmond Park.

This recently-built, double fronted house has 11,000 sq ft of purpose-built accommodation with seven double bedrooms and six en suites as well as entertaining space galore on the ground and lower ground floors, it is ideal for those needing lots of space.

The master bedroom has a private roof terrace, a large dressing room and a bathroom. The remaining bedrooms all have built-in storage facilities whilst the staff suite has an en suite and a kitchenette.

The ground floor has a drawing room and a dining room, an informal reception room and an amazingly sophisticated kitchen. There is also a games room, swimming pool, cinema and gym/ sauna.

There is private parking for several cars through the automated driveway gates to the front while at the back there is a large lawned garden.

Roedean Crescent, SW15, £7,950,000, Carter Jonas 020 8012 3978

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stunning semi-detached house with five bedrooms, five bathrooms, two reception rooms and a master bedroom that runs the entire width of the property with three large sash windows to flood it with light.

The recently refurbished house is one of the very wide and sought after homes in a prestigious road in Parsons Green, offering wonderful lateral living space over four floors.

The ground floor has a 40’ deep living space, which allows for multiple seating areas as well as a good dining area overlooking the garden.

The kitchen is well fitted and features a range of high-end appliances.

The master bedroom has lots of built-in storage and an en suite with separate bath and shower. The three other bedrooms have en suite facilities or a dedicated bathroom.

The basement has a good-sized reception room, laundry/utility space, a bedroom and a shower room.

Lilyville Road runs north of the Fulham road and is a wide tree-lined street with a run of semi detached ‘villa’ style houses on the eastern side.

Lilyville Road, SW6, £3,250,000, Knight Frank 020 7751 2400

PRIMEPUTNEY In a prime, west Putney location this exceptionally well-presented, five double bedroom, terraced, Victorian house has a landscaped private rear garden.

The handsome re-pointed front elevation, the tasteful interior design throughout the internal accommodation and the beautiful bespoke joinery and cupboards; all combine to create an extremely attractive and well-balanced family home. It has two bathrooms and two reception rooms.

The house has been rewired and has a cellar for extra storage and the potential for conversion.

Farlow Road is an excellent location: a short walk to train, underground, bus and boat links to the city. It is very near the River Thames Embankment, the shops and restaurants of the Lower Richmond Road and the green open spaces of Putney Common. The house is also in the catchment for excellent local primary schools.

Farlow Road, Putney, SW15, £1,495,000, Warren 020 87801100

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FOR SALE FOR SALE

Bolingbroke Grove

Broomwood Road

Between The Commons SW11 Between the Commons, SW11 £2,250,000 |FREEHOLD £1,825,000 | FREEHOLD

If you’re tired of staring across the street at a mirror image of your own Victorian terrace and not ready to trade London’s

Impressively throughout, six-bedroom house stands outviews from the with its private former lights forproportioned greener pastures, then this this wide, substantial house Victorian with wonderful westerly overnorm Wandsworth Common’s garage, wonderfully plotbe(21’) elegantforreception spaces.

Situated between over the commons to the ever-popular green expanseswide could just and the move you. With generous proportions four floorsclose (including a full basement Honeywell School,plus about a kilometre South trains to ThetoCity /West End and close to Northcote Road’s conversion) potential for afrom fifth,Clapham it is suited to atube’s largedirect family.

It’s close Northcote Road’s multitude of attractions, fashionable parade of shops and restaurants. EPC – D.

highly sought-after schools & approx. half a mile from Clapham Junction’s direct trains to The City/West End. EPC – C.

FOR SALE FOR SALE

Ramsden Road

Wroughton Road

Nightingale Triangle SW12 Between the Commons, SW11 £1,575,000 |FREEHOLD £2,275,000 | FREEHOLD

This completely refurbished Victorian terraced house has wow factor in spades. Nothing has been missed in its’ top-to-toe

Having been fully The refurbished, extra-wide, five bedroom housethroughout.

(2661 Sq Ft With / 247.2 Sq M) is kitchen make-over. result isthis a superb family house withVictorian a feelingsemi-detached of light and space an extended presented in immaculate condition.

Full advantage hasfour beenbedrooms taken of the footprint of the house and the result is a light, spacious, via leading to an attractive SW-facing rear garden, and two bathrooms, it is close to transport connections open-plan ground floor. neutral stations. décor, wooden heating Wroughton Roadasisare the open both Clapham SouthThere andisBalham Goodflooring schoolsand in underfloor both the state andthroughout. private sectors are nearby conveniently located for transport connections from Clapham South underground and is close to good schools and the shopping, spaces of Clapham and Wandsworth Commons. EPC – D. eating and drinking of fashionable Northcote Road. EPC – D.

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Wroughton Road Bennerley Road

Between The Commons SW11 Between the Commons, SW11 £2,275,000 |FREEHOLD £1,250,000 | FREEHOLD

Having been fully refurbished, this extra-wide, five bedroom Victorian semi-detached house (2661 Sq Ft / 247.2 Sq M) Offering hugein potential for extension, modernisation and to one’sofown wide and and the rarely available is presented immaculate condition.

Full advantage hasdesign been totaken the specification, footprint of thethis house result is a light, natural 3 bed, terracedground Victorian house is completely the usual consents, it is throughout. possible to virtually spacious, open-plan floor.

There is neutralunmodernised. décor, woodenSubject flooringtoand underfloor heating Wroughton doubleisitsconveniently size with twolocated loft conversions, a side extension from and basement per underground the adjoining property).

Located between Road for transport connections Clapham(as South and is close to good schools and Northcote Road and Wandsworth Common, half a mile from Clapham Junction station and within the potential catchment of the shopping, eating and drinking of fashionable Northcote Road. EPC – D. excellent schools.

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Winsham Grove Marjorie Grove

Between The Commons SW11 Clapham Common North Side, £2,150,000 |FREEHOLD SW11 £495 | PER WEEK

Having been extended into the loft, side return and basement, this smart and stylish six-bedroom house is located in one This split-level two-double bedroom floor flat boasts a large terrace is and a superb location close to transport of thespacious most sought-after streets Between thetop Commons.

The layout of roof the house ideal for family living (especially for links atwho Clapham Junction and and the green spaces of Common.

It features a largeTransport reception connections room, well equipped kitchen those have live-in help) it is finished to Clapham an excellent standard throughout. are nearby via and WC onSouth the lower floor with and the two bedrooms and smart bathroom on the upper floor.

EPC – E. Clapham Underground Clapham Junction Overground stations, excellent schools in both the state and private sectors are a short walk away and the open spaces of Clapham Common are at the end of the road. EPC – D.

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GATEDMEWSHOUSE This superb five bedroom, semi-detached townhouse was built about five years ago by renowned developer London Square, to a very high specification.

It stands behind electric security gates in a modern gated mews and, as well as exceptional family space, it is conveniently located for Wimbledon Village, the Common and Kings College School.

On the ground floor there is the entrance hall, formal drawing room overlooking and accessing the garden; dining room with ‘dumb waiter’ lift from the kitchen below; and a cloakroom.

The exceptionally spacious kitchen/breakfast/family room with bi-folding doors onto the terrace, is on the lower ground floor, together with a cinema room, a gym, a sauna, a playroom and a shower room.

On the first floor is the stunning master bedroom suite, complete with dressing room and en suite bathroom with separate shower. There are also two more bedrooms and a family bathroom. On the second floor there are two further bedrooms, both with en suite shower rooms.

The house includes underfloor heating and air-conditioning units in most rooms. To the rear is a lovely south-westerly facing garden and to the front off-street parking and a garage. There are many excellent local schools nearby both state and private.

With stylish extensions to the rear and into the loft and a very practical layout, this immaculately presented five bedroom terraced house is ideal for a growing family.

The Edwardian house has been fully refurbished and benefits from a contemporary and spacious kitchen/family room, a smart west-facing garden, an extra-large reception room and a practical ground floor utility room.

There is an attractive reception room at the front that has been opened up into the hallway to create a sense of space. The rear kitchen/family room is contemporary and allows for a dining area plus a TV seating space. A utility room is kitted out as a second kitchen with washing machine, dryer and additional fridge/freezer. There is also a WC on this floor and useful storage space under the stairs.

On the first floor are three bedrooms and a family bathroom and on the upper floor is a master bedroom suite with shower room plus an additional bedroom. The house has cat 6 cabling throughout and ceiling speakers in the reception room, kitchen/ family room and master bedroom connected to a Sonos music system. There is also planning permission for a basement conversion.

Muncaster Road, Between the Commons, £1375,000, John Thorogood 020 7228 7474

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his beautifully presented, semidetached Victorian house has the unusual feature of a two bedroom garden house that would make excellent self-contained accommodation for a guest or tenant.

The main house is a fine example of the handsome Victorian houses in this rural setting overlooking Wimbledon Common.

It has three reception rooms, a study, superb kitchen or family room, five double bedrooms, three baths or shower rooms and a roof terrace and south-facing garden.

The house has been sympathetically restored and modernised in recent years and offers versatile accommodation arranged over four floors with entrances at upper ground and garden floor levels.

On the raised ground floor there is a drawing room with adjoining study overlooking the garden and a front reception room overlooking the Common – both with solid oak floors and open fireplaces featuring some attractive Delft tiling.

On the garden floor there is a versatile playroom/dining room and a superb open plan kitchen/family room, which overlooks and leads to the garden.

The kitchen area is fitted with modern units with granite or oak work surfaces and equipped with top of the range appliances including a four-oven Aga also incorporating a gas hob, and a twodrawer dishwasher and fridge freezer both by Fisher and Paykel.

On the first floor there is a master

bedroom suite with dressing area and roof terrace overlooking the rear garden and a guest suite, each with bath/shower rooms having underfloor heating and extensive wardrobe/storage facilities.

There are three further double bedrooms on the top floor and a family bath/shower room.

The garden is attractively landscaped in a formal style with a paved terrace and lawns and benefits from an integrated watering system. There is parking in the front driveway for 3/4 vehicles Despite its picturesque and rural location the house is just half a mile from Wimbledon Village with its selection of shops, boutiques, restaurants and pavement cafés and approximately a mile from the main town from which there are fast and frequent train services to Central London.

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

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

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

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North View, Wimbledon Common, London SW19, £4,450,000, Robert Holmes 020 8947 9833

Wimbledon

£6,250,000

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Wimbledon

£4,750,000

A recently completely re-modelled and refurbished beautifully presented detached family house offering versatile accommodation and a lovely private garden located in this desirable road close to Wimbledon Park and convenient for Southfields station Spacious receiving hall • 2 reception rooms • study • super kitchen/family room • media room • games room • self-contained 1 bedroom suite • 5 further bedrooms • 6 further en-suite bath/shower rooms • outdoor covered swimming pool • landscaped garden • garage & OSP • plot of over 0.357/0.144 hec) • ER/C 66 Robert Holmes Sales DPS.indd 1

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Wimbledon Common

£4,750,000

A beautiful house in a lovely ‘country’ setting with wonderful westerly views across the Common and golf course. It has a lovely garden, a separate garage and off-street parking Elegant reception rooms • kitchen open plan to dining room • TV room • utility room and cloakroom • master bedroom with en-suite bathroom • 4 further bedrooms • 3 further bath/shower rooms • dark room • lovely garden • garage and off-street parking • ER/E

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Wimbledon Village

£3,450,000

A unique property conveniently located with a 120’ landscaped garden Double reception room • reception room/study • dining/family room • kitchen/breakfast room • master bedroom suite • 5 further bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • garage & OSP • ER/F

Wimbledon

£3,175,000

Wimbledon POA A beautiful 18th Century house on a plot of approx. 0.25 acre overlooking the Common Elegant hall • drawing room • dining room • kitchen/breakfast room • 4 bedrooms • 3 bath/ shower rooms • studio • courtyard and beautiful garden • double garage & OSP • ER/F

Wimbledon Common

£4,950,000

Having generous accommodation with a separate self-contained 1 bed annexe 3 reception rooms • sun lounge • kitchen • master bedroom suite • 3 further bedrooms • 2 further bathrooms • 125’ garden • garage & OSP • ER/D

Quietly nestled between the Common and Cannizaro Park with lovely views 3 reception rooms • study • conservatory • kitchen • 3 bedroom suites • family bathroom • potential ground floor annexe, double & single garages • landscaped garden • ER/D

Wimbledon Village

Wimbledon

£4,250,000

With potential for substantial extensions or possible re-development (stpp) 3 reception rooms • kitchen/breakfast/dining room • master bedroom suite • 4 further bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • secluded rear garden of over 114’ • garage • OSP • ER/E

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£1,250,000

Recently refurbished and extended to a high specification Double reception room • breakfast/dining/family room • master bedroom with en-suite shower room • 3 further double bedrooms • family bathroom • pretty garden • ER/D

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fter a long gruelling winter of appalling cold weather and a disappointingly wet spring – the month of May holds the promise of warm sunny days in the garden. If a superb garden is what you’re looking for you’ll not find one better than this beautiful house on Edgecoombe Close.

Tucked away off of one of the best private, gated roads in the heart of the Coombe Estate, this large, 5 bedroom family house has one of the finest large gardens in the area.

An expanse of manicured lawn would be the ideal spot for croquet and it stretches all the way to a gorgeous ancient wall and huge, mature trees that give the garden a sense of open space – a real ‘parkland’ feel.

Despite the size and width of the garden – it’s exceptionally private and

not overlooked. The planting design features beautifully trimmed box as well as exotic tree ferns and well established camellias. There is a wide stone terrace for summer barbecues as well as other picturesque seating areas. An existing summer house in the far corner of the garden would make an ideal gym, home office or yoga studio.

The front of the house has a generous, gravelled off street parking area as well as a double garage.

Considering the sheer size of the garden it should be noted that it is also unusually low maintenance – with lawn, specimen trees and large shrubs.

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

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

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

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Edgecoombe Close, Coombe Estate, £3,150,000 Robert Holmes and Company Coombe 0208 947 1100

Coombeside

£1,325,000

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Putney Heath

£3,975,000

Filled with light and encased by a brick built wall which provides privacy and seclusion, this wonderful contemporary home has a superb balance of living and bedroom space which is arranged over three floors.

5 bedrooms • 4 Rec Rooms • Nanny Suite • Adjoining Heathland • 4,850 Sq ft

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Coombe Hill

ÂŁ2,500,000

A lovely 6/7 bedroom house in the leafy Coombe estate with a large kitchen dining room perfect for big family entertaining. Conveniently located for numerous leading schools and with a sunny South facing garden and excellent loft extension

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Kingston Upon Thames

£2,150,000

Coombe £1,925,000

A charming period country style house set in a prime location on the exclusive Coombe Hill Road Estate located between Kingston, Wimbledon Village and Richmond Park

An innovative, modern 5 bedroom family house with impressive entertaining space. A spacious entrance hall leads onto a brilliant open plan kitchen/family room

Coombeside £1,795,000

West Wimbledon

Well balanced with high ceilings, this family house has a warm and welcoming feel. The front hall features oak panelling and leads onto a large reception room with French glass doors to the garden.

An bright and appealing family home thoughtfully restored with impressive open plan living space. With excellent sized rooms the property has a good balance of space with five bedrooms and three bathrooms

Merton Park

Coombeside £1,475,000

£1,850,000

A very charming and spacious family house with generous accommodation and a large garden with a wonderful vista over the surrounding gardens in the heart of the John Innes Conservation Area.

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£1,695,000

A thoughtfully extended and impressively improved 5 bedroom family home that is beautifully presented and convenient to the town centre

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Wimbledon Town

£5,500 pcm

West Wimbledon

£4,500 pcm

Located in a sought after gated development minutes from Wimbledon town centre, this duplex penthouse benefits far reaching views of the surrounding area. Offered unfurnished/ part furnished, with two terraces & underground parking & 24hr concierge. ER/E

Spacious family home in great location for the Common, Village, local shops, transport links and schools. With great living space and plenty storage this detached property has a secure driveway with off street parking for three cars. ER/D

Wimbledon Village

Wimbledon Common

£2,700 pcm

£2,400 pcm

Enviable location in the heart of Wimbledon Village within a private development, this beautiful 2 bedroom cottage is an easy walk to Wimbledon Station and shopping centre.

Benefits off street parking space and courtyard garden. ER/D

A period maisonette located in the popular Crooked Billet area close to Wimbledon Common. This large split level property has charming original features. ER/E

Wimbledon

Wimbledon

£1,850 pcm

Beautifully presented light and airy ground floor apartment with parking in a quiet, purpose built 1930s block. Updated to a high standard and neutrally decorated throughout, with exceptionally well maintained and peaceful communal grounds and within walking distance of Wimbledon Town, Village and the Common. Offered furnished. ER/D

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This freshly decorated and bright lower ground floor one bedroom apartment is within easy walking distance to the Village and Common. This spacious accommodation is offered furnished and the monthly rental includes heating and water costs. ER/D

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Overstrand Mansions £850 per week A stunning, newly refurbished, three bedroom flat in this smart building on Prince of Wales Drive, overlooking Battersea Park.

Three double bedrooms • Reception room • Two bathrooms • Balcony • Unfurnished • Available now

Mallinson Road £1,300 per week A beautifully refurbished, mid terrace, Victorian conversion, five bedroom family home. The whole house has been finished to a high standard and is available immediately on a unfurnished basis.

Five double bedrooms • Double reception room • Kitchen/breakfast room • Family room • Family bathroom • En suite bathroom • En suite shower room • Downstairs cloakroom • Utility room • Garden

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

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This attractive four-bedroom Victorian family home is split over three levels and offers approximately 1672 sq ft of accommodation. The property is presented in good decorative order, with a great sense of light and space throughout and benefits from grand proportions in all the principal rooms.

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Four double bedrooms • Double reception room • Kitchen/dining room • Family bathrooms • Large garden

Ballingdon Road £1,950,000 Situated on one of the most sought after residential streets between the commons, this wider than average Victorian house offers just shy of 2600 sq ft of living accommodation. Beautifully presented, the interior retains lots of its original Victorian grandeur with detailed ceilings, working period fire places and stained glass. The orientation of the house and its side return allow for sunlight through most of the day in the stairwells, kitchen and most of the house.

Five double bedrooms • Double reception room • Kitchen/family room • Master ensuite bathroom with dressing area • Family bathroom • Play room • Garden

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WESTOVERROAD A fantastic semi-detached, six-bedroom family house with a substantial south facing garden measuring approximately 78 feet

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he property is superbly presented and split over four floors with a tremendous sense of light and space throughout.

On the ground floor the entrance hall opens into a double reception room benefitting from a large bay window and feature fireplace. To the rear of the reception room, double doors open into a light and spacious kitchen/dining room with plenty of space for entertaining as well as everyday family living.

The kitchen itself is beautifully finished with plenty of wall and base units, integrated appliances and a central island/breakfast bar.

Concertina doors open from the kitchen/dining room onto a patio area, with steps leading up to an immaculate lawn bordered with plants and trees. A family/media room can be found in the basement level along with a utility room, wine cellar and bedroom with en-suite shower room.

The master bedroom can be found on

the first floor, along with a study, family bathroom, fully fi tted dressing room and luxurious en-suite, with dual sinks and a large walk in shower. Four further double bedrooms, two with built in cabinetry, a second family bathroom and shower room can be found on the top floor.

Westover Road is a pretty tree lined, popular residential street close to the open spaces of Wandsworth Common.

It is well placed for the local amenities and more extensive shopping is available at The Southside Centre.

Transport links are good with Wandsworth Town and Clapham Junction stations nearby, providing services to Victoria and Waterloo. Furthermore, the area as a whole is renowned for its excellent choice of private and state schools, subject to catchment and entrance each year.

‘Westover Road is a pretty tree lined, popular residential street’

Westover Road, SW18, £4,250,000, Rampton Baseley 020 3846 0999

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CONYERS ROAD, SW16 £750,000 FREEHOLD Set in an attractive plot with mature lawned front and rear gardens we are delighted to offer for sale this pretty, cottage-style 1920’s house presented in good order throughout.

A notable feature of the road is the grand and exotically designed, Grade I listed Victorian water pumping station dating from 1888 which is adjacent to the property and adds security. Conyers Road is a quiet residential street that is within easy reach of Streatham Common and the nearest rail stations at Streatham and Streatham Common offer speedy access to the West End, the City and London St Pancras International for high speed Eurostar trains to Europe.

End of Terrace Freehold House | Front and Rear Gardens | Three Bedrooms | Bathroom | Kitchen & Dining Room | Reception Room | Sole Agent | EPC: E

OARE, WILTSHIRE £2,750,000 FREEHOLD An extraordinary and individual modern country house in a stunning location. Built originally in 1962 for the artist John Merton, Pound House is broadly Palladian in style and is a wide, single storey building with large windows over looking the gardens. It was extended in 1978 to include a garden room and a large studio complex including a workshop and dark room . The property currently has very high ceilings and brick parapets surrounding the roof which has ARNULL’S ROAD, SW16 £675,000 FREEHOLD good storagehas space.

This property spacious and well laid-out accommodation over three floors as well as decked gardens that extend on three sides around the house, a first floor balcony and

off-street parking as well as an integral garage. On the ground floor there is an entrance hall leading to an understairs guest cloakroom & WC, a study/bedroom four and a Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio dining room | wine cellar | integrated | small lake arboretum six acres of land modern fitted kitchen next to a bright dining room with bi-folding doors that complex opens on| to the decked garden space perfect forgaraging in/out summer entertaining.

On| over the first floor there is a wonderfully airy reception room |leading to a cast iron| balcony, a large double withcellar fitted| integrated wardrobes,garaging a Juliet balcony and arboretum a smaller double bedroom.

Four bedrooms | appointed, four bathrooms | garden room hall | drawing room studio complex | diningbedroom room | wine | small lake | over six acres of land Modern semi-detached house | Four bedrooms | Two bathroom & separate WC | Modern fitted kitchen | Dining room | Decked garden | Integral garage | Off street parking | EPC: D

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GUBYON AVENUE, SE24 £1,800,000 FREEHOLD We are delighted to present this substantial, double fronted Victorian house perfectly located in the heart of Herne Hill on a quiet tree-lined avenue. The property is close to Herne Hill station, North Dulwich station and within walking distance of the lovely Brockwell Park and its iconic Lido. Set over three floors the property has three large reception rooms with period fireplaces and wood floors with one to the rear providing access to the wide, east-facing, mature, landscaped garden with a pond. There is a good size kitchen diner with French doors opening onto the garden, five double bedrooms, one with an en suite bathroom and a separate family bathroom.

Victorian double-fronted house | Semi-detached | Five bedrooms | Three reception rooms | Kitchen diner | Two bathrooms | Cellar | Loft space | Garden | Freehold | EPC rating E

OARE, WILTSHIRE £2,750,000 FREEHOLD An extraordinary and individual modern country house in a stunning location. Built originally in 1962 for the artist John Merton, Pound House is broadly Palladian in style and is a wide, single storey building with large windows over looking the gardens. It was extended in 1978 to include a garden room and a large studio STREET, complex including a workshop andSHARE dark room The property currently has very high ceilings and brick parapets surrounding the roof which has HURST SE24 £435,000 OF .FREEHOLD

good storage space.

This well presented Victorian conversion is ideally located for all the amenities and transport links of Herne Hill village and nearby Brixton with the added bonus of the lovely Brockwell Park and its iconic Lido just a short walk away. The property has been extended with natural light in mind and has a good sized double bedroom with ample built-in Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | gardenshower room | hall | drawing room | studio | dining room | wine cellar | and integrated garaging small lake arboretum | over six acres ofroom land storage and colonial shutters, a modern room, a modern open plan complex kitchen with integrated appliances wood work tops |and a beautifully presented reception featuring an exposed brick fireplace with room a wood burner and wood throughout.

The property from a private, decked “ginlake andarboretum tonic” garden.

Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden | hall | drawing room floor | studio complex | dining room | also winebenefits cellar | integrated garaging | small | over six acres of land Victorian conversion | One double bedroom | Open plan kitchen reception | Modern shower room | Private patio | Share of freehold | EPC rating D

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FAMILYHOME This fantastic, fully extended family house is ideally located within walking distance of the many restaurants, cafes and shops of Brixton and Herne Hill and the lovely Brockwell Park and its iconic Lido

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t the heart of the property there is a stunning kitchen diner family room (28 ft long) with bi-folding doors overlooking the mature garden.

The fully fitted kitchen has an Aga and a central island with a granite work top.

Off the kitchen there is a good size utility room, a separate WC and a walk in boot room (perfect for coats, muddy boots and children’s scooters!). There is also a separate, bright reception room with an open, working fireplace at the front of the house.

To the first floor there are two large double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, a newly fitted en suite shower room off the master bedroom and a family bathroom with a standalone roll top bath. On the second floor there are two

double bedrooms, one with fitted storage and walk in eaves storage, and a further bathroom with a shower.

With excellent transport links into the City and West End from Herne Hill station and Brixton tube for commuters and in close proximity of Selbourne Primary School, Corpus Christi Catholic School, Jubilee Primary School and St Jude’s Church of England Primary School, this property would make a perfect family home.

EPC Rating C. Sold with freehold and no onward chain.

Trelawn Road, SW2, £1,250,000 Freehold, Winkworth Herne Hill 020 7501 8950

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GROSVENOR PARK, CAMBERWELL SE5 ÂŁ650,000 LEASEHOLD OARE, WILTSHIRE ÂŁ2,750,000 FREEHOLD

A truly spectacular two-bedroom split level flat, overlooking the beautiful Grosvenor Park Gardens. This newly refurbished flat has been finished to an impeccable

An extraordinary and from individual modern country house in a stunning Builtconstructed originally in 1962 for the which artist John Houseday is broadly standard and benefits a newly landscaped private garden.

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n a sought-after location this charming grade II listed cottage is both rare and unique.

The two-bedroom cottage, which overlooks Mill Pond opposite Dulwich College, has been thoughtfully renovated by the current owners, to create a wonderful combination of period charm and contemporary living.

The front door opens to a lovely parlour, which overlooks the pretty landscaped front garden. This in turn opens to the cosy main reception room and the light and bright, newly-modernised fitted kitchen with direct access to the sunny terraced garden. There is also a generous bathroom to the rear of the house. On the first floor, there are two bedrooms, both with built-in storage.

Pond Cottages are in the enviable position of being

tucked away on a private road just a short walk from the open green spaces of Dulwich Park, Belair Park and Dulwich and Sydenham Woods. Dulwich Picture Gallery, Dulwich and Sydenham Hill Golf Club are also close by as are the shops and restaurants of Dulwich Village.

West Dulwich station is half a mile away and provides services to London Victoria and direct morning and evening services to and from London Blackfriars.

The property is exceptionally well located for DUCKS, Dulwich Prep London and Dulwich College as well as James Allen’s Girls’ School and Alleyn’s School.

Pond Cottages, College Road, Dulwich, SE21, £840,000, Knight Frank 020 3815 9410

VIEWSOVERLONDON With views over open playing fields, towards Dulwich Woods and other far-reaching views towards central London, this spectacular penthouse flat always offers an interesting outlook.

The purpose-built block is on College Road, near the Toll Gate, and has two balconies, one from the reception room and one from the master bedroom.

The penthouse was originally two flats and the properties were converted to provide very spacious accommodation of more than 2,000 sq ft on the one level.

There is a very large reception room with windows on three sides and four bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a master suite with en suite dressing room and bathroom.

The penthouse also comes with two garages and two additional storage units in the basement. It has a share of the freehold and a lease of 999 dating from 2003.

The nearest station is Sydenham Hill railway, with trains running into Victoria and Blackfriars.

Gainsborough Court, London, SE21, £1,950,000, Harvey & Wheeler 020 8693 4321

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GROVE PARK, SE5

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This architect-owned, semi-detached family home has copious living space (almost 3,300 square feet of it), original features, a full-height cellar, off-street parking, five or six double bedrooms (depending on how you use them), three huge receptions, a utility room, two bathrooms and a shower-room. It’s also conveniently chain free.

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CAMBERWELL GROVE, SE5

£1,750,000

A ravishing GII Georgian townhouse c.1770 with four bedrooms, a basement kitchen/diner, a bright double reception, a master suite with a dressing area and an en suite, a further bathroom and an eighty-five-foot garden. Find Zone 2 trains/Overground links at Denmark Hill and bars, restaurants and shops within a few minutes’ walk.

MARY DATCHELOR HOUSE, SE5

£690,000

An entirely delicious two double bedroom apartment in a converted Victorian school. Contemporary twists include and integral audio system, video entry, a sleek Italian kitchen, beautiful bathroom and en suite fittings, a manicured shared garden and underground parking. Walk to Zone 2 trains/London Overground links at Denmark Hill in just ten minutes.

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LISTED GEORGIAN This particularly elegant GII listed Georgian home has five double bedrooms, enchanting living space, period features, a south westerly garden and a rear double garage

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eing built in the late 18th century, this remains the largest development of homes along Grove Lane and is today deemed by many as the loveliest.

This lower part of the Grove was formerly known as Queen’s Lane and the terrace was originally called Queen’s Row. Just off-centre is one of the tallest houses in the group with five storeys of accommodation and a large double-width garage at the bottom of the garden. Front gardens of around 60-feet preserve residents’ privacy and allow the chance to create wonderfully leafy entrances. This falls within the Camberwell Grove Conservation Area and each home on the terrace is Grade II listed.

The basement has its own entrance, two bedrooms and a bathroom and could easily be tweaked to provide secondary living quarters. There are two walk-in cellars opposite the entrance which could easily be adapted for other

uses. Original features are abundant throughout the house and a curved rear extension adds charming extra space.

Denmark Hill station is a seven-minute walk for Zone 2 trains to London Bridge and Victoria plus London Overground links to Clapham Junction, Canada Water, Shoreditch, Hoxton and Dalston Junction.

Some of the country’s most prestigious independent schools are within ten minutes’ drive and include Alleyn’s, Dulwich College and JAGS. Lyndhurst Primary is a state primary on Grove Lane and Dog Kennel Hill Primary is a 10-minute walk. Camberwell is home to the acclaimed South London Art Gallery, Camberwell School of Art and Design and King’s College Hospital. There are numerous bars, restaurants and shops within walking distance and a tennis club and yoga studio just across the street.

‘Original features are abundant throughout the house’

Grove Lane, SE5 £2,000,000, Roy Brooks 020 8299 3021

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Coldharbour Lane SE5 £475,000 Leasehold

Acland Crescent SE5 £1,100,000 Freehold

This super two bedroom period garden flat comes to the market in excellent condition. With a large open plan kitchen/lounge area and doors opening onto the garden as well as superb transport links to Central London and short walk to Brixton Market.

This 1930’s style three bedroom property comes to the market on the poplar Acland Crescent. With potential for improvement as well as being ideally located for the many transport links to both Central London and Canary Wharf the property is also only moments away from Ruskin Park. Good School Catchment.

Railton Road SE24 £499,950 Share of Freehold

Pitlochry House SE27 £350,000 Leasehold

This brilliantly located two double bedroom period flat comes to the market Chain Free. Situated literally minutes from Herne Hill BR, market and Herne Hill centre, the flat is in excellent condition and is a must see!

A bright, modern and deceivingly spacious top floor apartment complete with natural wood flooring, countertops and fitted storage. The flat is ideally located within minutes of Tulse Hill station and both West Norwood and West Dulwich.

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Fawnbrake Avenue SE24

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This stunning 2256sq ft house comes to the market having been fully refurbished to the highest standard. With a bespoke kitchen, tasteful decor throughout and a good size garden, the property is perfectly located in Fawnbrake Ave one of Herne Hill’s premier locations. Transport Links to London are closeby.

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LETTINGS LOWDOWN Bryony Walters, Lettings Manager Sheraton Law, considers possible reforms in the lettings sector set to protect tenants

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he number of estate agents vying for business is unprecedented and landlords would be forgiven for instructing those that offer the lowest fees. But do these same agents also offer the lowest standard of service, both to the landlord and the tenant?

Could an agent offering 5% for full management for example, bringing in less commission and as a result trying to keep overheads low, afford to hire qualified (and therefore more expensive) staff or pay for the ongoing training of its employees?

The Property Ombudsman has recently expressed support for the introduction of mandatory qualifications for the lettings sector.

The proposal will require agents to study for and secure a nationally recognised qualification with at least one person in every branch required to have a higher qualification and a commitment by agents to undergo ongoing professional development.

Chairman of The Property Ombudsman board, Gerry Fitzjohn, described government’s announcement on Sunday as “incredibly welcome”.

He said: “Tenants have little choice over which agent they deal with as they often choose a property first and then have to use the agent which is managing it.

These reforms however, will create a level playing field for consumers who will finally be able to expect a consistent level of service and knowledge, regardless of which agent they choose. This will also help consumers feel more empowered to raise concerns if necessary.”

Set to become law in 2019, the government’s proposals will also introduce a new code of practice for letting and managing agents and those who fail to abide by it could be subject to prosecution.

In my opinion, and with my ARLA qualifications safely under my belt, this all sounds like a very good idea.

PERFECTLY PLACED This beautifully presented studio apartment is ideally located on the first floor of a popular, private block overlooking Clapham Common. With large, south-facing windows and very high ceilings, the flat feels bright and spacious. Accommodation comprises a large reception room with feature fireplace and plenty of storage, a built-in sleeping area, a small separate kitchen with washing machine, and a lovely bathroom. Perfectly located a short stroll from Clapham Common station and all the amenities of the high street, this would make a lovely home for a single professional or couple.

Clapham Common Northside, SW4, £1,400pcm, Sherton Law 020 7627 5566

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his stunning property is located on one of Clapham Old Town’s finest roads and has three bedrooms, three bathrooms and three reception rooms.

On the ground floor there is excellent entertaining space with an abundance of natural light. At the front there is a reception room with a working fireplace, leading through to a sizeable dining room. Towards the rear is a contemporary kitchen that is well equipped with a range of modern gas and electric appliances with ample storage space. Bi-folding doors lead on to a beautifully paved garden with decking, ideal for outdoor entertaining. Steps lead down to the lower ground floor to a spacious, well lit, double reception/media room. There is also a utility room and a double bedroom, with two bathrooms on this floor.

The master bedroom with fitted cupboards is on the first floor, along with another double bedroom and the family bathroom. Clapham Old Town boasts a wealth of grand period architecture and has recently been pedestrianised. It is also home to some of Clapham’s finest bars and restaurants.

Lillieshall Road, Clapham Old Town SW4, £825 weekly, furnished or unfurnished, Knight Frank 020 3740 1578

Being close to Richmond Park and the A3, as well as bus links into Putney and Barnes, makes the location of this five bedroom Edwardian house in the heart of Roehampton ideal.

The semi-detached house has three reception rooms, five bedrooms and three bathrooms and stands in a quiet, tree-lined residential road. It has a south-facing garden and off-street parking.

The ground floor consists of a large entrance hallway with a drawing room, dining room, kitchen, utility room and guest WC. Upstairs there is the master suite and four more bedrooms with a family bathroom and shower room.

Rodway Road, SW15, £3,250 pcm, unfurnished, Warren 020 8780 1100

CLOSETOCOMMON Perfect for a family with children or sharers, this spacious five-bedroom house is just a short walk from the green delights of Streatham Common.

The house features a large modern fitted kitchen, a double reception room, five great-sized double bedrooms and a brand new bathroom, as well as a family bathroom and cloakroom.

The fantastic house also benefits from its own private garden with a lawn and enough space to read, entertain or for children to play.

Eastwood Street, SW16, £715 per week, part furnished, Palace Gate Lettings 0208 675 5050

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his five-bedroom penthouse on the fifth and sixth floor of The Icon has a wrap-around balcony to complete its potential for river watching.

Altogether there are 2,823 sq ft of living space. On the sixth floor there are two large bedroom suites with capacious walk-in wardrobes and a ‘his and hers’ bathroom.

On the fifth floor there are three more bedrooms, two with en suites, as well as an additional guest WC on this floor. The bathrooms have all been finished with light cream cabinets and light grey stone. There is also a spacious fully fitted kitchen with room for dining. This room leads out onto the vast reception room looking out onto the River Thames.

The unique 360 degree wraparound balcony on the fifth floor can be accessed from the second bedroom and the reception room.

The Icon is in a fantastic location for transport and London amenities. It is located 0.4 mile from Pimlico tube on the Victoria line and just under a mile from Victoria and 1.4 miles from Sloane Square, a walkable distance to both these locations with their dazzling array of shops and cafés.

The Icon Apartments, Grosvenor Road, Pimlico, SW1, £2,885 per week unfurnished, Knight Frank 020 3597 7680

LAKESIDELOVELINESS With five bedrooms and three reception rooms this is a unique and outstanding family home overlooking a beautiful lake.

According to Coombe Residential, it is the first time the property has been available to rent since it was architect designed and built in 1973.

Lake House is within a private gated development of three individual houses with a communal drive and lake. The Drive itself is a private tree-lined road with only 17 dwellings.

The house has an entrance lobby and entrance hall, a drawing/dining room, a family room, a kitchen/breakfast room and a utility room, as well as a guest cloakroom. There are five bedrooms, two with en suites and a family bathroom. The first floor bedrooms all have French oak wood strip flooring and Molteni Italian wardrobes. For excellent security the aluminium framed windows are fitted with aluminium electric roller shutters.

The Drive is conveniently located close to Kingston and New Malden town centres with excellent shopping facilities, and the A3 trunk road offers fast access to central London and both Gatwick and Heathrow airports via the M25 motorway network. Norbiton station is within walking distance with frequent services to Waterloo and Vauxhall.

There are three local golf courses and also tennis and squash clubs nearby. Richmond Park which is within easy access from either Kingston Gate or Ladderstile Gate.

Lake House, The Drive, Coombe Estate, £6,500 pcm, Coombe Residential 020 8947 9393

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IMPRESSIVE EDWARDIAN With a swimming pool, six bedrooms and a home office, this magnificent six bedroom Edwardian property, in one of the most sought after roads in Thames Ditton village, ticks every box

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here is a generous entrance hall, with original herringbone flooring, high ceilings and stained glass windows, that leads to a comfortable reception room with a fireplace created from Dorset granite.

The separate family living room has an open aspect to the west-facing garden and an impressive, open plan kitchen and dining room, with a Shaker style interior features full-height Crittal style windows.

The ground floor also has a generous study/home office, a large utility room, cloakroom and access to the integral double garage.

Impressive ceiling heights continue on the first floor with stained glass windows and a generous, light landing.

The master bedroom looks out over the

garden and has an adjoining master bathroom and dressing room with builtin wardrobes. There are two further bedrooms and a large family bathroom.

There are three more bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes, on the second floor as well as another family bathroom.

The west-facing garden has been completely relandscaped with Gertrude Jekyll as the inspiration. It includes a wide stone terrace, beautiful pool and a cedar shingled pool house with heated outdoor shower. The perfect place to spend a relaxing evening or a warm summer’s day.

‘Impressive ceiling heights continue on the first floor with stained glass windows’

River Avenue, Thames Ditton, KT7, £2,395,000, Knight Frank 01372 464496

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Historically Speaking

Guide Price £750,000

The Long House

Guide Price £600,000

This significant, Grade II listed detached residence occupies an enviable position in the heart of Burton Latimer. Believed to date back in parts to circa 1640, this seven bedroomed property is brimming with charm and character with a wealth of period features. Wrap around gardens enjoy a good degree of privacy. EPC RATING: EXEMPT Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire Kettering 01536 417888

This substantial four bedroomed cottage is nestled in the heart of this sought-after village enjoying period styling but with a contemporary twist. Kettering and Wellingborough along with their respective railway lines are within easy reach, connecting with London St Pancras in under an hour. EPC RATING: PENDING Great Addington, Northamptonshire Kettering 01536 417888

Creative Style and Design

Little Cransley Cottage

OIEO £525,000

This exceptional four bedroomed country stone residence occupies an enviable position within this very sought after village. Believed to date back to the early 1800’s this imposing home is brimming with character in the guise of fabulous flagstone floorings, exposed beams, period doors and an inglenook fireplace. EPC RATING: E Rushton, Northamptonshire Kettering 01536 417888

Guide Price £390,000

A wonderful two bedroom cottage with study (flexible third bedroom), together with a workshop with annexe or studio potential. A stone wall and manicured hedge provides privacy. An excellent primary school, village store, Church and pub are all within easy reach.

A very rare opportunity indeed. EPC RATING: E Little Cransley, Northamptonshire Kettering 01536 417888

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

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SPACE ANDLIGHT The Coach House is a beautifully presented and attractive semi-detached stone built house in the tranquil hamlet of Brockhall

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his lovely house was built in 2001 to traditional standards and is Grade ll listed. As it is located within the grounds of stately Brockhall Hall, the coach house is approached from the main driveway to the manor and is tucked away in a small courtyard within 13 acres of parkland which take your breath away!

For a cottage style house there is a wonderful feeling of space, with all the rooms flooded with natural sunlight. The panelled front door opens to a welcoming hallway with a guest cloakroom. To the left is the main reception room which is a bright, spacious room with a period style fireplace and French doors opening to the rear garden. The kitchen is next and is fitted with a superb range of bespoke units with integrated appliances.

Again, this is a bright room large enough for a breakfast table and with another set of French doors to the garden. There is also a separate dining room – another good size room ideal for family dining.

Upstairs the rooms are also all bright and spacious. The master bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobes and a

recently refitted en suite wet room. There are another two double bedrooms, both with period style fireplaces and a fourth smaller bedroom, currently used as a dressing room. The bathroom has also been refitted with a luxurious suite.

The gardens to the rear are walled with a lawn and patio area and raised stocked flowerbeds whilst at the front there is a further lawn, sun terrace and parking.

Brockhall is a pretty Northamptonshire hamlet, approximately nine miles west of Northampton.

The hamlet is well placed for communications with easy access to the M1, M6 and M45 motorways. There are also train services from Long Buckby and Northampton into London Euston in around one hour.

The centres of Rugby, Daventry and Northampton provide a comprehensive range of shopping facilities and are easily accessible.

‘Within 13 acres of parkland which take your breath away!’

The Old Coach House, Brockhall, Northamptonshire, guide price £500,000, Fine and Country Northampton 01604 309030

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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

Knight Frank

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

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

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

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

Brixton

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

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

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

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

Clapham 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

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

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

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

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

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

www.kfh.co.uk

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Knight Frank

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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57 Nightingale Lane SW12  020 8673 9278  rchatwin@savills.com www.savills.com 1-3 Old Town SW4  020 7627 5566  clapham@sheratonlaw.com www.sheratonlaw.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Knight Frank

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wandsworth – Between the Commons

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

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

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

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

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

118 Northcote Road SW11  020 7728 9292  batteresa_sales@marshandparsons.co.uk www.marshandparsons.co.uk 131 Northcote Road SW11  020 7228 5111  battersea@ramptonbaseley.com www.ramptonbaseley.com 99 Northcote Road, SW11  020 3428 2222  rchatwin@savills.com www.savills.com

Knight Frank

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

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

Knight Frank

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

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

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Ellie Hutchinson-James, Client Manager Knight Frank Describe your property career to date.

My property career began at the Henley Business School, University of Reading where following a degree in Geography I studied Planning and Development at Masters level. I joined CBRE as a graduate and then Knight Frank as Client Manager for the South West London area in May last year.

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

I would say definitely do it while you can.

Working alongside my colleagues has given me great confidence to deal with absolutely anybody and to work both independently and as part of a team to delivery a world-class service on a daily basis.

What do you enjoy most about your job and what have been the highlights? My role is to maintain contact with our clients and become a trusted advisor for Knight Frank – the goal to win business in the core market right through to the Super Prime. Although I am not the individual selling the property, behind the scenes it is down to me to make the initial contact and maintain that relationship long term. One day I’ll be based at Knight Frank’s Global headquarters in Baker Street and the next South West London to meet colleagues and customers in the three offices I manage – Wandsworth, Wimbledon and Dulwich Village.

It is a target driven role which can be both thrilling and daunting.

What advice do you have for homebuyers in the current market? With interest rates set to increase, it’s wise to have finances in place and a ready solicitor to speed the transaction.

The longer the sales takes, the more chance it has of falling through. Also, check comparable house sales.

Describe the biggest challenges. A lot of the time, clients feel put off by the likes of Brexit and Stamp Duty, so I have to educate and advise people that it isn’t all as bad as it may seem and that on a local level, Knight Frank’s offices are performing strongly despite individuals’ reservations.

What sets south London apart? It’s open spaces and fantastic bars and restaurants make it perfect for young professionals and families alike. It has great rail and underground links and the schools rank as some of the best nationally. It also offers a scale of exceptional property to suit every buyer from one-bedroom flats for first-time buyers right up to a generous offering of prime and super-prime assets.

What do you think lies ahead for the south London market? Mitchell Murphy, the newly appointed Office Head of Knight Frank Dulwich Village, sees a trend for buyers seeking better value for money, but still with access to top schools, to migrate towards peripheral

areas. Typically East Dulwich and Herne Hill properties offer in excess of 10% more space for the same money as Dulwich Village. Meanwhile, demand has risen in Peckham Rye due to its mix of artisan shops and restaurants and grand Victorian housing stock. We are seeing more families coming back into the market. As school catchment areas are becoming stricter location is key in areas such as Fulham, Putney and Barnes.

If there was ever a time to buy, it would be now.

Recent highs, recent lows? The main low is stamp duty, with difficult current market conditions on the whole. For Knight Frank, however, we have noticed a 9% rise at the top end in the number of transactions between £5 million and £10 million in Quarter 4 of 2017 compared to Quarter 4 in 2016 – a big positive!

What is your top location south of the river? Battersea – often with great river views.

Residents feel as though they are both in the heart of London if they wish to be, or escaping it. Bustling Northcote Road has a brilliant collection of bars, restaurants and independent shops with Battersea Park providing acres of recreational space.

If you were not an estate agent, what career would you choose and why? I would love to do something more creative – Graphic Design or Architecture. If not, a television presenter!

Sydenham Hill, SE26

A 4 bedroom, 2 reception room, maisonette in a detached period house in Sydenham offering a special sense of grandeur and elegance. It has been meticulously refurbished and offers great lateral space. Large windows overlook the communal gardens which are accessed directly from the covered terrace.

Knightfrank.co.uk/Dulwich dulwich@knightfrank.com 020 3553 7703

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

£1,725,000

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Faster. Sell with Knight Frank

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

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

Guide price: £1,650,000

Cobham, KT11

An immaculately presented, detached family home set in a residential development, built in the late 1990’s, between Cobham and Oxshott and within reach of the excellent local schools including Danes Hill, Reeds, Parkside and The ACS Cobham International School. EPC rating: C. cobham@knightfrank.com Office: 01932 964156

@KF_NorthSurrey KnightFrank.co.uk/Cobham

Guide Price: £3,395,000

Oxshott, KT22

A luxury family home providing bright and spacious lateral accommodation extending to approximately 6,400 sq ft set over 2 floors. 6 reception rooms and a bespoke kitchen. A separate boot room, utility room, plant room and cloakroom/W.C complete the downstairs accommodation. To the first floor there are 5 large bedrooms, all with their own en-suite bathrooms. Outside there is a generous south/west facing rear garden with terrace, swimming pool and pool house. EPC rating: C. cobham@knightfrank.com Office: 01932 964156

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

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

£1,495,000

Ditton Road, Surbiton KT6

A spacious 6 bedroom property with off street parking located conveniently for Surbiton station and also a short walk from the River Thames and amenities of Kingston. 6 Bedrooms, 3 Reception rooms, 4 Bathrooms, Garden, Private parking, Garage. EPC: B. esher@knightfrank.com Office: 01372 940253

@Esher_Property KnightFrank.co.uk/Esher

£1,295,000

Cotswold Close, Hinchley Wood KT10

Situated within a private cul de sac this modern five bedroom home provides contemporary family living to a high standard, and is located within the catchment area for the outstanding Ofsted rated Hinchley Wood School. 5 Bedrooms, 4 Reception rooms, 3 Bathrooms, Garden, Private parking, Garage. EPC: C. esher@knightfrank.com Office: 01372 940253

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Knight Frank Clapham 11 The Polygon London SW4 0JG 020 8022 6116 clapham@knightfrank.com @sw4property

Knight Frank Dulwich 1c Calton Avenue London SE21 7DE 020 8022 3741 dulwich@knightfrank.com @dulwichagent

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