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CULT FURNITURE
Use the code CULTESX online or at Cult’s showroom for a 10% discount on full price items
Valid until 31 January 2023
B A C K T O B A S I C S
In need of a home revamp? Try Cult Furniture
THE REGENT KITCHEN STOOL WITH BACKREST IN TEAL VELVET, £69
THE REGENT KITCHEN STOOL IN IVORY WHITE BOUCLE & BRASS, £59 Interior transformations don’t have to be grand a airs. If you’re in need of a home revamp ahead of those long cosy evenings, but are worried about budgeting this winter, Cult’s got the answer. Every day can be an add-to-cart day, with the new Essentials Collection. This range of designer-inspired dining sets, compact furniture, lighting and home accessories is curated for those who need a cost-e ective way to add a splash of style to their homes.
With prices starting from only £29 you can start saving on designs that are far from basic.
A great way to add some instant wow factor is with statement dining chairs. The Rayner
Scandi-inspired dining chair (from £59) is a great example and is available in a range of fabrics to suit any home interior, from trendy boucle to sumptuous velvet. Perfect for adding a wallet-friendly touch to your dining room.
Bringing a luxurious focal point to your dining area is key and a table can bring all the practicality of eating together as a family, plus it acts as a place to display flowers and home accessories. First, you need to scope out the size of your dining area. The Milton range is a great go-to, with its classic mid-century style with walnut finish, it is completely timeless.
Available as a four-seater (£299) or there is an extendable option that seats six to eight people (£499). For the extra savvy shopper, you’ll love the full dining set consisting of a table and four dining chairs for under £500.
If your kitchen is crying out for some love, why not inject some colour by adding some fun stools? The Regent kitchen stool range (from £49) boasts a plush padded seat and is perfect for a comfortable perch at any breakfast bar.
THE MILTON EXTENDING DINING TABLE IN WALNUT, £499 THE RAYNER DINING CHAIR IN IVORY WHITE BOUCLE, £69
Adding home decor is a cheap and easy way to show some personality in your home. From rugs and lighting to art and decorative vases, you should never underestimate the power of accessorising. The Neeson rug (from £39) will elevate any living space, bedroom or home o ce.
Creating a cohesive look in your home is often overwhelming. Our top tip for picking your palette is to start with a few key colours and go from there. Then tie in home decor that matches the tones in your furniture. Have fun with texture, look for sumptuous fabrics like flu y boucle and velvet, as these will always pair well with woods, metals and even concrete, whilst bringing some warmth to the space.
The Cult Essentials range has a cost- e ective style to suit everyone, and with 24-hour delivery on all in-stock products, your dream home makeover is within reach. Cult’s London showroom is a great place to start, brimming with ideas to elevate your interior at a ordable prices.
CULT FURNITURE
London showroom 811 - 813, Wandsworth Road, SW8 3JH +44 (0) 20 8150 3257 cultfurniture.com
PROPERTY
CHIGWELL GRANGE
IG7
GUIDE PRICE £2,150,000
ocated in the highly prestigious Chigwell
LGrange development and set behind electrically controlled gates, Elliott James are delighted to bring new to the market this stunning fi ve double bedroom executive family home, which o ers spacious contemporary living. A focus on design and attention to detail means that every room is naturally bright and beautifully airy and fi nely appointed.
ELLIOTT JAMES PRIME RESIDENTIAL
020 8016 5333 ejpr.co.uk
Ongar
134 High Street Ongar, Essex CM5 9JH | ongar@balgoreshayes.com | 01277 369 925
The award winning Balgores Hayes Ongar offi ce is located in a prominent position on the High Street. Our professional team is led by Director Paul Hayes MNAEA and backed up by Associate Director Joe Hayes MNAEA who can both offer years of experience and expert local knowledge. The team will be on hand to offer an outstanding service to those looking to purchase or sell a property in Ongar and surrounding areas, making Balgores Hayes a superior choice of estate agents in the locality.
When it comes to marketing your property, we have a range of tools including modern, attractive window displays to ensure that your home is given maximum exposure and is showcased at its best. We use professional photography to provide the most beautiful images of your home and these are used to create premium listings of your property on popular portals including Rightmove and Zoopla.
balgoresproperty.com
The Summit, Loughton
Four bedrooms, no onward chain! Balgores Loughton | Asking Price: £1,000,000
Station Bridge Mews, Ongar
Four bedrooms, exclusive gated development Balgores Ongar | Offers In Excess Of £1,000,000
Churchill Close, Ongar
Stunning three bedroom semi-detached home Balgores Ongar | Guide Price: £600,000 - 625,000
Osprey Road, Waltham Abbey
Five bedrooms, two en-suites & landscaped rear garden Balgores Loughton | Guide Price: £775,000 - £800,000
Great Stony Park, Ongar
Fyfi eld Road, Willingale
Three bedrooms, idyllic village location Balgores Ongar | Guide Price: £600,000 - 625,000
Upminster
63 Station Road, Upminster, Essex RM14 2SU | sales@balgoresupminster.com | 01708 259 539
Let Balgores Upminster get you moving. Experience outstanding property sales and lettings services from an independent, multi award-winning agent with outstanding local knowledge and a wealth of experience. Our Upminster branch is headed by Martin Gibbon FNAEA and Richard Burns MNAEA, who between them have over 45 years’ experience in the industry.
Our highly trained property consultants are renowned for their professionalism and eye for detail. We offer a unique, transparent service with fi xed marketing schedules and milestones which are discussed at regular face to face meetings in the comfort of our clients’ homes. Our Upminster offi ce is in a fantastic location, opposite the busy train station on the high street, meaning your home will benefi t from an extremely high footfall shopfront.
balgoresproperty.com
The Vale, Vange
Four bedrooms, 1,575sqft of living accommodation Balgores Basildon | Guide Price: £650,000 - £700,000
Cottis Close, Langdon Hills
Sold prior to marketing! Five bedrooms Balgores Basildon | Asking Price: £750,000
Waldegrave Gardens, Upminster
Four bedrooms, character features Balgores Upminster | Guide Price: £1,000,000 - £1,250,000
Waldegrave Gardens, Upminster
Four bedrooms, extensive frontage Balgores Upminster | Offers IEO: £1,250,000
Hall Lane, Upminster
3 EXCLUSIVELY DESIGNED FIVE BEDROOM PREMIER HOMES | READY LATE 2022 Balgores Upminster | POA
Hunt Property Services is an independent boutique estate agency with a portfolio of luxury properties for sale and rent in London and Essex. We are also the agent for Repton Park, an exclusive gated development in Woodford Green, where founder and Director Hayley Hunt has been a resident for over 20 years.
Our award winning team of experts will provide you with an outstanding bespoke service to guide you through every aspect of buying or selling a property.
We have also been recognised for providing excellence in property renovations, proudly winning Woman in Build Award two years running.
The Hunt team are available for consultations, market appraisals and viewings seven days a week.
REPTON PARK
Hunt are proud to present to the market this contemporary four double bedroom three bathroom two reception townhouse set within the prestigious gated development of Repton Park.
Guide Price £1,150,000
This special family home is both cosy and stylish throughout, offering luxury spacious accommodation over three fl oors. Bespoke kitchen with white quartz surfaces and fully integrated high-end appliances. Grand entrance hallway with a stunning glass doorway and white porcelain fl oors with underfl oor heating.
Converted garage is now a ground-fl oor lounge. Magnifi cent large reception room with feature fi replace and terrace overlooking the beautifully manicured gardens of Rosebury Square. Two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Principal bedroom with en suite shower room and separate dressing room. Bedroom two with en suite shower room.
Enjoy safe silent living in this peaceful haven with 300 acres to enjoy. 24hr concierge, nighttime security guards, Exclusive adult only Virgin Active Spa Gym and beauty salon. Sole Agent Chain Free.
Regents Place, Loughton £1,150,000
Elliott James are delighted to o er to the market this exceptional four bedroom family home in a highly regarded gated development. Great Woodcote Park is a private development, which o ers well-maintained landscaped greens and ornamental duck ponds, with 24/7 manned security/concierge, and is well-located for highly-regarded state and private schools. Externally, at the front there is a large driveway o ering o -street parking for several vehicles and access to an integrated garage, whilst to the rear, the garden is secluded and laid with lawn further benefi ting from side access.
Harwater Drive, Loughton
£950,000
Elliott James are delighted to bring exclusively to the market this immaculately presented three bedroom semi-detached family home located within catchment for the popular Staples Road Primary School which has recently undergone a full renovation by its current owners. Harwater Drive is a highly sought after tree-lined road, only moments from the picturesque Epping Forest and local amenities.
Burlington Place, Woodford Green
£1,100,000
The Elliott James Team is delighted to exclusively o er the opportunity to acquire this NEW BUILD three-bedroom detached property with imminent occupation. Burlington Place is located in a peaceful cul-de-sac and o ers easy access to a number of wellregarded state/private schooling options.
Longfi eld, Loughton
O ers in excess of £1,200,000
Elliott James are delighted to bring to the market this beautifully presented four bedroom family home is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac location close to the center of Loughton. The property has been fi nished to a very high specifi cation by the current owners and occupies a wide and secluded plot and is within a 10 minute walk to Loughton Central Line Station.
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Hetton House, Station Road, Loughton
O ers in excess of £400,000
*OFFERED CHAIN FREE* Elliott James is delighted to bring new to market this immaculately presented two-bedroom apartment located in heart of Loughton. Situated just moments from Loughton Central Line Station and the High Road, this property is ideal for commuting into London.
Sutherland House, Woodford Green
£3,300PCM • Three Bedrooms • Spacious Apartment • Two Parking Spaces • Enviable Location • Natural Lighting Throughout
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Cleves Close, Loughton
£2,300PCM • Available November • Three Bedrooms • Two Receptions • Close To Loughton Central Line Station • X2 Parking Spaces
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Hill Hall, Epping
£3,600PCM • Four Bedroom Luxurious Apartment • Unfurnished • Gated Development • Stunning Views of Epping Forest • Spacious Throughout
Copperfield, Chigwell
£1,700PCM • Three Bedroom House • Newly Decorated • Modern Kitchen • Brand New Bathroom • Sought-After Location
We are of course well acquainted with high value properties in our area and have perfected the art of discreet and e ective sales. However, with a surge for demand in luxury homes to let we are developing a whole new level of personal concierge marketing to satisfy our clients exacting needs. It is fair to say that if someone is spending upwards of £10,000 per calendar month on renting a property, it needs to be special. Fortunately, we have excellent relationships with many owners of these types of property, and it is common for us to ask the question "we know you are not moving but would £12,000 per calendar month for two years be of interest?" Unsurprisingly we often get a very positive response.
Rous Road, Buckhurst Hill
Chestnut Avenue, Buckhurst Hilll
Guide Price £795,000
This attractive mock tudor 1930’s terraced property has been superbly transformed and extended by the present owners to create an absolutely stunning family home. Features include a top floor principal bedroom with en suite, three further bedrooms, family bathroom, two reception rooms and a stunning bespoke kitchen. The property is ideally positioned just a short walk from Buckhurst Hill Central Line Station and the green spaces of Epping Forest and Roding Valley Nature Reserve.
Guide Price £750,000
This spacious 1930’s property has been lovingly extended by the present owners to create a superb home for any growing family. Features include two reception rooms, an eat-in kitchen, study, five bedrooms, two bathrooms and a great size rear garden. An excellent location for schools, Queens Road’s shops and the Central Line station.
All adds up
Hayley Hunt o ers up her November market update, casting an eye over the fall out from the government’s mini budget
They say that fortune favours the brave and we think that will be especially true for people entering the property market over the next few months. Following the chancellor’s so called ‘mini’ budget, it appears that everyone has got the jitters, resulting in a further hike in the base interest rate and its knock on e ect on mortgage rates, with several companies going as far as to withdraw their mortgage o erings. This in turn has led to the view that house prices are set to plummet in the not too distant future, but is this really the case?
Undoubtedly increasing mortgage costs and the wider cost of living crises will place downward pressure on home prices, with the Halifax recently reporting that the average house price was down 0.1 per cent in September, but the idea that prices are set to plunge is simply that – a headline-grabbing idea, and one that is unlikely to materialize upon closer inspection of what’s actually happening.
First o , remember Kwasi Kwarteng cut stamp duty with no tax now to be paid on properties up to the value of £250,000 (which has remained since Jeremy Hunt has taken over as Chancellor), a doubling of the previous threshold, while the threshold for first time buyers has increased to £425,000, up by £125,000. Of course the benefits of this are partially o set by rising interest rates, meaning that some buyers may not be able to a ord as much as they had hoped and will therefore buy a cheaper or smaller property, but this is unlikely to result in a drastic pull down in prices.
A far more realistic scenario is that the febrile market we’ve experienced over the past two years, where the massive imbalance of supply and demand has forced the national average house price up by more than 20 per cent, will start to slowly taper o and we will return to what we consider to be a more ‘normal’ and far more sustainable market.
For anyone feeling nervous, we are here to support, encourage and advise, with the focus on getting you moving, whatever the market is doing. Also, being local means that we have our ears to the ground and know exactly who’s buying, who’s selling and putting the two together. What’s more, we also o er a full renovation and refurbishment service that can transform your property.
HUNT PROPERTY SERVICES
Hayley Hunt is the founder of Hunt Property Services located at 732 Chigwell Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 8AL 020 8502 7667 huntpropertyservices.co.uk
JAMES HUNT
K E Y S T O H A P P I N E S S
James Hunt, co-founder of Durden & Hunt, outlines the steps you will have to take before moving into your dream home
Buying a home, particularly for the first time, can be a daunting prospect; however almost every house purchase that takes place follows the same process, even if the timings di er.
Once you’ve found the house of your dreams, and your o er has been accepted, the first step is to instruct solicitors, or conveyancers, so they can begin working on your behalf. When it comes to selecting these, and in fact mortgage brokers, it is always worth opting for the most highly recommended option you can a ord to ensure you receive the best service throughout.
Following their instruction, you’ll enter the pre-contract stage which typically takes two to three months but, as there are many steps here, has been known to take longer.
During this time your solicitor will undertake their ‘searches’, which are enquiries made to local authorities about the property and land it sits on; here they are looking for things such as access disputes or environmental issues. This is also a good time for a survey of the property itself which will look to identify anything that may cause problems in the coming years, such as subsidence or damp. Delays can arise if any concerns are reported, however your solicitor will be on hand to o er guidance on these. Alongside these your mortgage lender will carry out their own checks to make sure they agree with all valuations and then confirm your mortgage o er.
Once searches are back and any raised enquiries have been resolved contracts are drafted and a date to exchange will be set. At this point you will also agree a completion date; this is commonly a week after exchange, but can be extended to a mutually agreeable date if either party needs.
When the exchange has taken place, and you have a completion date confirmed, you can begin to book in removal vans and consider insurances, but we’d never recommend committing to these until the dates have been agreed by all parties.
As with any large purchase information is key and being prepared and aware of the steps can help to ensure a smooth process before you begin the next chapter of your life in your new home.
why everyone is talking about…
WYVERNWOOD
How the Enchanted Lost Kingdom of Wyvernwood is casting its spell in Essex
Aunique adventure park, set in more than 20 acres in Alresford near Colchester, has opened its magic portal to an Enchanted Lost Kingdom, providing the perfect family day out.
Wyvernwood has existed in this quiet and beautiful countryside location for centuries and has only been recently rediscovered by the outside world. This autumn, it will be possible for visitors to come and see this Enchanted Lost Kingdom and experience the magic and awe themselves.
Wyvernwood’s Experiences Director, Nick White, explains: “Wyvernwood is like no other visitor attraction in the UK. It o ers an extraordinary world full of wonder and is perfect for children aged 2 to 12 and their families to explore for the day. It will give them the opportunity for a digital detox while connecting with nature.”
There are numerous play areas and adventure activities, including a 9-metrehigh Enchanted Castle, a Captain’s Galleon, Goblins’ Tunnels and Dragon Karting. There is a ‘Little Kingdom’ for smaller children and a birthday party tepee for youngsters to celebrate with their friends.”
The awesome inhabitants of Wyvernwood play a central role in their guests’ experience as they search the Kingdom for adventurers to help them solve puzzles, decipher riddles, and take on quests such as finding missing treasure. “Wyvernwood is where magical and mystical creatures live and thrive,” says Nick. Guests will enter through a Magic Portal into another world, a world inhabited by fabulous fairies, fierce dragons, wise wizards, menacing goblins, a warrior princess and a heroic captain. “Children can scale the castle walls, set sail in the galleon, find missing treasure, soar with the dragons and flutter with the fairies. They can also make their dreams come true at the Magic Wishing Well and, if they dare, we want them to discover what lies deep within the goblins’ lair,” adds Nick. “Once families have explored the adventure activities in the Castle Grounds, they can venture along the Dragon Trail, past the huge maize maze, to the Wellbeing Woods where they’ll discover the Land of the Fairies, find the Captain’s Campsite, and help Merlin create magic potions in the Wizard’s Domain.”
Find out more by visiting
wyvernwood.co.uk
