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THE FUTURE’S BRIGHT

Winkworth’s new digital offering

FOODIE HEAVEN

Restaurants worth making the journey for

W I N KWO R T H .C O. U K

A Clearer Outlook

The 2018 property market perks up S E E T H I N G S D I F F E R E N T LY

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DORRINGTON, LINCOLN £775,000 Freehold –

Nestled in the heart of this rural village, The Close is a stunning detached stone and brick built home having been in the same family ownership for over half a century and offering accommodation spread over three floors. EPC: F –

Winkworth Sleaford 01529 303377 winkworth.co.uk/sleaford

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– David King discusses the benefits of moving to the continent

Contents

– Cosy throws to keep you warm and your home stylish during the colder months

N E WS 20 SALES UPDATE A look at the sales market

27 FOODIE HEAVEN

Restaurants worth making the journey for

28 LETTINGS UPDATE The low-down on the lettings market

34 THE FUTURE’S BRIGHT

Winkworth’s digital offering takes a step forward

59 INTERNATIONAL

David King discusses the benefits of moving to the continent

– Stunning properties for sale across London

LUCIE PEARCE

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welcome • issue 3

AR E A FO CU S 42 SPOTLIGHT

A look at Salisbury and Brighton

Q U E STIO N & AN SWE R 56 MEET THE TEAM Get to know Winkworth’s office owners

LIVI N G TH E D R E AM 50 THE HEART OF THE HOME Homes perfect for winter entertaining

P RO P E R T Y 06 COUNTRY SALES Properties for sale around England

30 COUNTRY LETTINGS Properties to rent around England

Welcome to the 3rd edition of The WM

32 CITY LETTINGS Properties to rent in London

36 CITY SALES

Properties for sale in London

60 INTERNATIONAL

Properties for sale on the continent

– Discover the perks of two very different England hotspots, Salisbury and Brighton

– Impressive properties for sale across the country

We hope you’ll find advice, fantastic local properties, inspiration and insight within these pages. 2018 has seen traditional trends resurface, with the first uninterrupted spring selling season since 2015. As normality has returned and activity has grown in central London, increased realism around pricing has also started to offset the tax burden of the 2014 SDLT introduction. Across our markets, we have seen that where prices have adjusted downwards, activity has picked up, as affordability subsequently improved, which has then fed out further afield. We’re also seeing potential buyers becoming less cautious, as they become hardened to Brexit. Investors have been the most affected by cautious attitudes, and remain far more influenced by shifting sentiments. We place a strong emphasis on expanding our lettings offering, with a 50:50 sales to lettings ratio. The lettings market continues to improve alongside employment growth, despite tax changes and Brexit negotiations, which are keeping transactions subdued within a historic context. The only exception to this is within central London, where a lower level of corporate applicants is affecting tenant demand and, as a result, is stunting rental growth. This year, we are placing tremendous focus on developing our digital offering. We know this will further aid transparency and help us find new ways to generate value. With continued investment in our people, we aim to provide the best possible service- we have exceptionally dedicated and skilled staff who are helping drive the network and brand forward to ongoing success. We expect 2018 to improve further on what we achieved in 2017, with the continued growth of our network. We hope you enjoy reading this edition. If you would like to get in touch, we would be very happy to hear from you. Please contact us at marketing@winkworth.com

Dominic Agace DOMINIC AGACE CEO Winkworth

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Oakley, Hampshire £850,000 FREEHOLD

• Kitchen / family / dining room • Garden

This detached bungalow has many attractions including a good sized plot. However, the real stand out feature is the stunning open plan kitchen/ family/dining area – a fabulous place to wow and entertain or simply relax. EPC: D WINKWORTH BASINGSTOKE: 01256 811730 basingstoke@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/basingstoke

Old Ruttington Lane, Canterbury £575,000 FREEHOLD

• Courtyard garden • Secure gated parking

Situated on the edge of the historical City of Canterbury, and part of the exciting new scheme by Rogate, this contemporary, Georgian style four bedroom property looks towards Canterbury’s spectacular Cathedral. EPC: B WINKWORTH CANTERBURY: 01227 456645 canterbury@winkworth.com | winkworth.co.uk/canterbury

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Blackpond Lane, Farnham Royal £1,795,000 FREEHOLD • Double garage • Off street gated parking • Garden

This distinctive period home is a splendid example of a traditional family house comprehensively updated to seamlessly combine character and charm with the very best of contemporary living. With four reception rooms and six bedrooms, there is ample space for a family to live and grow and to potentially create annexe accommodation if required. With a beautifully planted and very private garden, careful thought has been applied as to how the house and garden can best work together, with principal rooms enjoying plenty of natural light and direct access onto the garden for al fresco entertaining. The property sits in a sought-after location close to local schools, amenities and the motorway network. EPC: E

WINKWORTH BEACONSFIELD: 01494 677978 | beaconsfield@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/beaconsfield

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Bellew Road, Deepcut £1,395,000 FREEHOLD • Private road • Five double bedrooms • Outside studio

• Roof terrace • Double garage • Backing onto woodland

Concealed behind wooden gates is this fabulous 5 double bedroom family home of some 2,600 sq. ft sitting in a beautifully secluded plot of approximately an acre of landscape gardens. The station is only 4 miles away, giving great access into London. EPC: C WINKWORTH GUILDFORD: 01483 339977 guildford@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/guildford

Chestnut Avenue, Barton-on-Sea £995,000 FREEHOLD

• Separate heated office / studio • Large private driveway • Terrace and garden

A contemporary double fronted freehold detached family home located moments from the beach. Presented in immaculate condition throughout, offering an incredibly generous range of accommodation and featuring a fantastic roof lit kitchen / dining / family room. EPC: C WINKWORTH HIGHCLIFFE: 01425 270055 highcliffe@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/highcliffe

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Eastcliff, Marine Parade £2,250,000 FREEHOLD

• Bespoke beach hut bar • Delightful garden • Roof terrace • Separate, lower ground, two bedroom apartment

Eastcliff is one of those properties that rarely becomes available but when they do they need to be seen to be believed. The period decor displayed within Eastcliff sets the ultimate bar for the greatest, original Regency property around. Flawless features begin from the moment you enter the entrance hall with decorative cornicing upon the tall ceilings that adds historic delight. The ground floor is home to the handmade Charles Yorke kitchen with solid Carrara marble worktops. There is also a hand built La Cornue Chateau range cooker with the added touch of the house name ”Eastcliff” inscribed into it. EPC: C

WINKWORTH BRIGHTON AND HOVE: 01273 772175 | brightonhove@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/brighton-hove

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Sherborne St John, Hampshire

£625,000 FREEHOLD

Melksham, Wiltshire 4

£640,000 FREEHOLD

• Kitchen/breakfast room • Cottage gardens

• Double garage • Garden • Self-contained ‘granny annexe’

This pretty cottage is full to the brim with character and architectural interest and is available with no chain, so a speedy move is available. There are plenty of period features including exposed beams, open fireplaces and leaded light windows. EPC: Exempt

A Grade II Listed former vicarage dating back to the 1750’s with an 1850’s extension, Orchard Hall is part of a substantial and rather beautiful building quietly located in a small square just off the centre of Melksham. EPC: Exempt

WINKWORTH BASINGSTOKE: 01256 811730 basingstoke@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/basingstoke

WINKWORTH DEVIZES: 01380 729 777 devizes@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/devizes

Dean Court Road, Rottingdean

£2,500,000 FREEHOLD • Separate one bedroom annexe • 28 ft long garage to rear • Triple garage to front

Colsterworth, Grantham 4

• Mature well kept garden

£650,000 FREEHOLD

• Detached barn with current drawings for separate dwelling (STLPP)

• Stone outbuildings • Extensive gardens

Spanning over 5,813 sq ft Dean Court Lodge is a vast home full of character and charm. Sitting across three plots this impressive home offers gated access with ample garaging and a separate annexe for family/friends to stay when entertaining. EPC: D

This discreetly positioned 17th Century cottage with grounds totalling 1.8 acres can be found off the high street within the popular village of Colsterworth which is within close access to A1 providing excellent main road links to Stamford and London. EPC: D

WINKWORTH BRIGHTON AND HOVE: 01273 772175 brightonhove@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/brighton-hove

WINKWORTH GRANTHAM: 01476 578888 grantham@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/grantham

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Prestbury, Cheltenham £1,275,000 FREEHOLD

• Garden • Long treelined gated driveway

A handsome, double fronted, Grade II Listed property offering an abundance of period charm and located in the desirable village of Prestbury. Accessed through electric gates down a long private drive, this charming home is set within a generous plot and benefits from beautiful mature gardens, an outbuilding and plenty of off road parking. EPC: Exempt

WINKWORTH CHELTENHAM: 01242 386 586 | cheltenham@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/cheltenham

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SOFT TOUCH

10 of the best new cushions and throws Compiled by PENDLE HARTE

AFRICAN RHYTHM These beautifully textured cushions at French Connection Home channel a relaxed, Moroccan vibe. From £32 • frenchconnection.com

BOBBLE BOBBLE

Anthropologie’s excellently sourced textiles are pretty, bohemian and full of quirky detail. We are loving this Bobble Stripe throw, £78 • anthropologie.com

MUST HAVE

WOOLY WARMTH

These chunky wool throws are perfect to snuggle up in. Th row them over the back of a sofa to add some extra colour and texture, or lay over your bed to give extra warmth at night. £80 • nisiliving.co.uk

PRINT RUN

House of Rym’s throws and cushions all feature the Swedish brand’s signature characterful patterns that fuse Tunisian craftsmanship and Scandinavian design. The Heavenly Honeycomb throw in pink is a favourite. £72 • houseofrym.com

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interiors • home inspiration

EDITOR’S PICK

ON THE DOT

A central button gives Hay’s Surface Dot cushion a pleasingly well-stuffed look. £69 • amara.com

CRISP LINEN

Communauté de Biens’ linen curtains, cushions and tablecloths have a rich texture; colour saturates the fabric, creating a deep, luxe look. Linen cushions from £21 • smallable.com

A STITCH IN TIME

Habitat’s Andreas handstitched cushion is new for AW18 and it’s a beautifully crafted, outsize piece. £70 • habitat.co.uk

BACK TO BLACK Hop Design’s naturally renewable lambswool comes from New Zealand and this high quality throw has an elegant and timeless feel. £100 • oostor.com

IN THE LOOP

Using a special loop weaving technique to create the 3D effect and to form the unique pattern, Ferm Living’s Loop Kelim cushion is made of incredibly soft New Zealand wool. £74 • fermliving.com

FAUX FUR

The ultimate in strokeable, silky and cuddly throws, The French Bedroom Company’s wide range of faux fur blankets are intensely luxurious.We like the husky brown one. £95 • frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk

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Berwick, East Sussex P.O.A FREEHOLD

• Large landscaped gardens • One bed guest cottage with kitchen and wet room

• Large office / annexe • Eco pond and swimming pool

Berwick House is a stunning late-Victorian ‘Arts & Crafts’ style house enjoying uninterrupted views directly to the South Downs, with mature landscaped gardens extending to approximately 2 acres. EPC: E

WINKWORTH LEWES: 01273 471471 lewes@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/lewes

Manningford Abbots, Wiltshire £950,000 FREEHOLD

• One bedroomed annexe • Beautifully finished

Victorian in origin, subsequently extended and beautifully updated, Willow House is a mellow home with a pleasing mix of old and new. The proportions of this house mean it is flooded with light and every room is generous in size. EPC: E WINKWORTH MARLBOROUGH: 01672 552777 marlborough@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/marlborough

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Bratton, Wiltshire £875,000 FREEHOLD • Swimming pool • Garden • Basement screening room • Laundry room

Dating back to 1836, Mulberry House is a substantial Grade II Listed village property quietly hidden behind a mellow brick wall. The house has a spectacular family kitchen and formal reception rooms as well as five large bedrooms. With an acre of garden and a swimming pool this is a proper family home with plenty of space for children and dogs. EPC: Exempt

WINKWORTH DEVIZES: 01380 729 777 | devizes@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/devizes

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Heathfield Avenue, Sunninghill £3,400,000 FREEHOLD • Triple aspect drawing room • Gardens and terrace • Double height hall & staircase

• Galleried landing • High specification appliances • Garage and studio above

Larchwood is an outstanding 7 bedroom, detached home built by Osborne Developments in 2011 and designed by the current owners who have together created a timeless classic to include tall Georgian windows, bespoke handmade staircase and underfloor heating throughout. EPC: C WINKWORTH SUNNINGDALE: 01344 291639 sunningdale@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/sunningdale

Froxfield, Petersfield £1,850,000 FREEHOLD • Approx. 1.276 acres • Outbuildings • Gardens

• Parking and driveway

Situated down a no-through country lane, a delightful detached country house with gardens and grounds of approximately 1.276 acres. EPC: E

WINKWORTH PETERSFIELD: 01730 267274 petersfield@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/petersfield

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Main Street, Carlton-on-Trent £625,000 FREEHOLD • Grade II Listed • Three stories • Terrace and gardens • Orchard • Vegetable garden • Driveway and garaging

The Grey House is a grandiose mixture of exquisite Georgian and Victorian architecture and offers extensive and versatile accommodation arranged over three floors. This handsome country home dating back in parts to the 1750s benefits from having 6 double bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 5 reception rooms. There is scope for additional guests to be part of the home by having their own annexe area/facilities or indeed for working from home. A broad terrace across the back of the house leads to the mature garden enjoying an orchard, vegetable garden and having outlooks over fields towards the River Trent. EPC: Exempt

WINKWORTH NEWARK: 01636 611666 | newark@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/newark

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Liphook, Hampshire

£725,000 FREEHOLD

Dorrington, Lincoln 3

£775,000 FREEHOLD

• Off street parking • Garage • Garden

• Formal garden • Detached stone barn • Outbuildings

A unique and newly refurbished period, Grade II Listed lodge house in a convenient location close to the train station and other village amenities, with off street parking and gardens. EPC: Exempt

WINKWORTH PETERSFIELD: 01730 267274 petersfield@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/petersfield

WINKWORTH SLEAFORD: 01529 303377 sleaford@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/sleaford

Gas Works Road, Reading

£575,000 LEASEHOLD

• Premium town centre development • 3 balconies over the River Kennet • Large open plan living space

• Family home for over 50 years

Prestbury, Cheltenham 3

• Undercroft gated parking • Communal gym & games room

O.I.E.O £799,995 FREEHOLD • Beautifully tended walled garden • Built in the early 1800’s • Village location

• Parking and tandem garage

This stunning three double bedroom apartment in Reading Town Centre overlooks the River Kennet and is set within one of Reading’s most prestigious gated developments. EPC: B

A charming, Grade II Listed, detached property benefitting from a wealth of character and located within the sought-after village of Prestbury. EPC: Exempt

WINKWORTH READING: 0118 4022 300 reading@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/reading

WINKWORTH CHELTENHAM: 01242 386586 cheltenham@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/cheltenham

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Shrubbs Hill Lane, Sunningdale £4,750,000

FREEHOLD

• Swimming pool • Pool house and bar • Landscaped rear gardens • Large sun terraces • Cinema room

Dalkeith House is a magnificent detached family home which has been extensively renovated by the current owners over the past nearly 10 years which in turn has created a bright, spacious and well-proportioned six bedroom house over three floors. Dalkeith House is approached through electric gates across a large driveway creating ample parking for multiple cars leading to triple garage with electric door opening. The property further benefits from planning permission to build above the garage. EPC: C

WINKWORTH SUNNINGDALE: 01344 291 639 | sunningdale@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/sunningdale

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COUNTRY REVIEW Rural retreats prove to be a big pull by NIGEL LEWIS

WHAT’S CHANGED IS THAT FEWER COMPANIES DEMAND THAT PEOPLE WORK IN THE OFFICE ALL THE TIME SO MANY PEOPLE COMMUTE

overnment figures show that on balance more people are moving to rural areas each year than moving to cities, with the biggest movements from suburbia towards more bucolic locations. This is part of a familiar pattern. Most people rent and then buy apartments in city centres, move to the suburbs when they have children and, increasingly, then into the countryside. The trend is driven not just by lifestyle, but also the property market. Many city dwellers like to cash out of their surburban or urban homes and buy something in the country that’s bigger and more peaceful. One surprisingly popular destination for these escapees is Sunningdale in Surrey. It lies between Chobham and Bracknell to the south west of London, and is relatively good value despite being famous for nearby Ascot racecourse and the Wentworth golf course. “Not many people realise it, but we’ve got an amazing range of properties for sale here,” says

CHRISTCHURCH ROAD GU25

Anthony Blackstone, Director of Winkworth in Sunningdale. “One minute you’re dealing with a £330,000 house in one of the more affordable areas such as Bagshot, and the next you’re negotiating on a home worth £16,000,000,” he says. But for Londoners who don’t want to commute and instead yearn for a truly quieter life, one increasingly popular choice is Norwich. According to Jamie Moore, who opened his Winkworth office to the south of the city in the village of Poringland over six months ago, the area predominately attracts two types of inbound homebuyers. These are young couples selling up their London flat and buying a three or four bedroom house in or around Norwich, and downsizing retirees with connections to the area. “Most of our buyers are local ones but I also sell to London and Essex purchasers, which is the advantage of Winkworth’s network and connections down in London,” he says. “The market here is pretty lively - helped by a healthy local economy, improved transport links including the recent upgrade to the A11 towards Cambridge, and our affordable prices.” Another rural property hotspot with similar allure to Norwich, but that’s nearer the capital, is Devizes in central Wiltshire. It’s another area that attracts Londoners, along with returning military personnel who work in and around Salisbury for the army, and retiring downsizers from the Thames Valley. “For these people this area is ideal because it’s both beautiful and half way between their old stamping grounds in the Thames Valley, but also near the coast,” says Director of Winkworth in Devizes, Simon Jacobs. He says the area is also popular with commuters who work in Southampton, London, Birmingham and Reading. “What’s changed recently is that fewer companies demand that people work in the office all the time, so many people commute from here to these cities to work three days a week there and then work from home during the other two days.”

POA Winkworth Sunningdale 01344 291639 winkworth.co.uk/sunningdale

CANON SQUARE SN12 £640,000 Freehold Winkworth Devizes 01380 729 777 winkworth.co.uk/devizes

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buying and selling • news

MARINE PARADE BN2

£2,250,000 Freehold Winkworth Brighton & Hove 01273 772 175 winkworth.co.uk/brighton-hove

COASTAL LIVING Shore of a better life by NIGEL LEWIS

HOMES ON THE MOST DESIRED SPOTS ON BRITAIN’S COAST HAVE PLENTY OF COMPETITION FROM A MIXTURE OF COMMUTERS

cientists have, for many years, been trying to work out why so many people are happier and seemingly healthier when they are on the coast, results of which include the soothing effect of hearing, seeing and smelling the sea, and the more relaxed pace of life that most seaside towns promote and embrace. Consequently, homes on the most desired spots on Britain’s coast have plenty of competition from a mixture of commuters, if they’re near enough to the capital, as well as retirees, ‘good life’ seekers with children and second home buyers. To see how coastal property markets are performing at the moment, we paid a visit to three southern seaside hotspots to find out. There’s no shortage of London buyers looking to be beside the seaside, and Winkworth’s Brighton and Hove office regularly gets visits from young families tempted by life on the coast. The city’s property market, while maybe not as buoyant as a few years ago, has held up in the last 12 months, with its popular beach, shops and schools.

TOWNSTAL PATHFIELDS TQ6 £645,000 Freehold Winkworth Dartmouth 01803 832288 winkworth.co.uk/dartmouth

“The area around the Seven Dials often appeals to London buyers where they can buy a threebedroom place and go into the roof for more space,” says Director of Winkworth Brighton & Hove Toby Powell. “They’re also right near the station for an easy commute.” As it’s a favoured area, stock moves fast which means buyers need to be able to buy quickly. Adds Powell: “I’ve had one guy come down from London a few times to look at flats recently, but as he still hasn’t sold his flat, the good properties are just selling fast and he’s missed out.” Londoners moving south also help keep prices strong in Dartmouth where those tired of the capital can part with up to £5,000,000. For someone relocating from Fulham, that’s not such a steep price tag, reckons the office’s Director Richard Blake. Prices are stable in the popular Devon tourist spot and he’s optimistic that continued demand will keep them steady in the future. “We had a fantastic couple of months until May this year, and although there was a bit of a lull before summer things soon picked up.” He adds that business levels are higher than they’ve been for two years. The Dartmouth market is split between holiday home buyers, retirees and the local market who either choose the town centre or nearby coastal villages. Properties are wide-ranging, from Victorian terraces to detached contemporary homes. “There have been more people moving to the area in recent years, with some of them working from home,” says Blake. While plenty of Londoners were relocating to Worthing a year ago, train strikes probably put many of them off, thinks Director of Winkworth Worthing Steve Magee. So now it’s buyers from Surrey and older people looking to be near their children in Brighton who are moving. “Easy access on the A24 from Surrey encourages people to move here,” explains Magee, “and those 50+ year old couples with children in Brighton who don’t like hills or worry about parking are looking in Worthing instead.” They were not put off by a 15% hike in Worthing prices last year, although that’s now levelled off, and although it’s been quiet for viewings, the office has done just as many deals as it did in 2017.

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Saxlingham Nethergate, Norwich £650,000 FREEHOLD • Generous sized garden • Impressive driveway • Large garage/outbuilding

• Two further car ports and outbuilding • WWII Nissan hut

Located in a picturesque setting in a quiet Conservation area stands Green Farm, a period Grade II Listed former farmhouse arranged over three stories. This 16th/17th Century residence oozes charm having high ceilings of fine exposed beams, inglenook fireplaces and original doors. EPC: D WINKWORTH PORINGLAND: 01508 528 880 poringland@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/poringland

Saxlingham Nethergate, Norwich £550,000 FREEHOLD

• Underfloor heating to ground floor • Generous sized plot • Bespoke kitchen and utility room

• Luxury en suite and family bathroom • Ample off road parking

Located in the centre of the picturesque village of Saxlingham Nethergate stands proudly White Cottage. White Cottage has recently been completely transformed from the 18th Century cottage it once was to a stylish contemporary modern home. EPC: B WINKWORTH PORINGLAND: 01508 528 880 poringland@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/poringland

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Chilbolton, Stockbridge £1,500,000 FREEHOLD • Garden • Cinema room • Orangery • Gym • Wine cellar • Car port

4/5

This exclusive and generously proportioned detached house has all the qualities a family looks for, with four/five double bedrooms, four or five large reception spaces and five bathrooms, along with ancillary spaces including a utility room, wine cellar and large gym. The house has been individually designed and built with sociable living and entertaining in mind, with very generously proportioned living spaces. The delightful gardens surround the property and have been landscaped to the same high standard employed internally. There is ample parking on the driveway and within the double car port style garage. EPC: D

WINKWORTH WINCHESTER: 01962 866777 | winchester@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/winchester

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Calcot, Reading £700.000 FREEHOLD

• Two en suite bathrooms • Large rear garden with gated access to golf course

• Superb re fitted kitchen with Aga • Garage

Situated in Calcot Park Golf Course, a stunning three bedroom Georgian Grade ll Listed mews home in a courtyard setting. There is a generous rear garden with gated access on to the golf course and it is located within close proximity of the M4 at Junction 12. EPC: Exempt WINKWORTH READING: 0118 4022 300 reading@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/reading

Stratford Sub Castle, Salisbury £1,100,000 FREEHOLD • Garden • Land/orchard • Double garage

• Garden study • Loggia • Grade II Listed

With a 1700 datestone, this handsome Grade II Listed building has been added onto in the 19th and 20th centuries. Of particular note is the beautiful bay window which looks out over the surrounding countryside. The property is believed to have been known as the Vicarage. EPC: Exempt WINKWORTH SALISBURY: 01722 443000 salisbury@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/salisbury

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Church Walk, Worthing £875,000 FREEHOLD • Garden • Solar heating • Bespoke features • Parking

An exceptional architecturally designed home with sublime interiors and a stunning south facing landscaped garden in BN11. The internals juxtapose the period exterior with stunning contemporary features including double height glazing, rooflight, shadow gap details, tall ceilings and bespoke staircase. Church Walk is moments from the seafront and Beach House Park as well as being the right side of town for some of the best respected restaurants, cafes and bars within Worthing. EPC: D

WINKWORTH WORTHING: 01903 216 219 | worthing@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/worthing

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Virginia Water, Surrey £3,250,000 FREEHOLD • Just under 7,000 sq ft • Electric gates • Sweeping driveway

• Orangery • Games room/cinema room • Garaging

Five Oaks is a wonderful six bedroom residence which sits proudly in a private and elevated position behind electric gates and gardens of approximately one acre. EPC: C

WINKWORTH SUNNINGDALE: 01344 291639 sunningdale@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/sunningdale

Elmgrove Road, Weybridge £945,000 FREEHOLD

• Garden • Three floors • Newly renovated

An exceptional five bedroom family house which has been remodelled and extended and is very well appointed. This property is arranged over three floors and is situated in the town centre with ease of access to the high street. EPC: D WINKWORTH WEYBRIDGE: 01932 854400 weybridge@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/weybridge

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food

worth travelling for With London being one of the culinary capitals of Europe, a city break is more than justified to discover exceptional restaurants with unusual interiors and sumptuous fare GIN FESTIVAL TORQUAY

BRASSERIE ZÉDEL

 Brasserie Zédel, hidden deep underneath Piccadilly Circus, is a tribute to a bygone era of glamour and old school French cuisine. Conceived by Christopher Corbin and Jeremy King, Zédel was once part of the Regent Palace Hotel, and more recently the Atlantic Bar. It’s a loving recreation of the grand brasseries of Paris, on a vast scale, with a menu to match. You feel as if you have entered another world when you walk in. Offering live jazz, freshly pressed linens, a very reasonably priced menu, and a sense of grandeur rarely found elsewhere, Zédel is guaranteed to impress. brasseriezedel.com

by ALEXANDRA HUNTER B U R G E S SB R A S S E R I E HILL BIKE ZÉDEL RIDE

THE IVY COLLECTION TRAMSHED

 Tramshed is a glorious mix of modern art and classic cuisine; a buzzing vibrant crowd can always be found here. Housed in a former East End tram-generator building in the heart of Shoreditch, Tramshed is home to the renowned Cock ‘n’ Bull installation by Damien Hirst and food created by Mark Hix. The menu gives centre-stage to Swainson House chicken and Peter Hannan’s beef, both are carved at the table and designed for guests to share. It’s a classic steak house but with surprisingly good vegetarian options as well. The presentation is as impressive as the venue itself. hixrestaurants.co.uk

 The Ivy on West Street has been a London institution for decades, famed for its popularity with celebrities, elegant decor, fabulous food and exclusivity. Getting a table on a whim is nigh on impossible and even booking requires skillful planning. Thankfully, over recent years The Ivy Collection has been born, with brasseries opening in most London villages. Offering a sprinkling of Ivy magic with classic British cuisine from the flagship restaurant menu, it’s now a little easier to experience this icon of the London restaurant scene. ivycollection.com

THE IVY COLLECTION

TRAMSHED

RICK STEIN BARNES

RICK STEIN, BARNES

 As Rick Stein’s only restaurant in London, this beautiful venue, overlooking the river Thames in Barnes, is understandably popular, offering classics that fans of the chef will be familiar with. Rick Stein, Barnes mixes old and new, with plates ranging from salt and pepper prawns to Indonesian seafood curry. Request a table in the conservatory and feel like you’re eating alfresco, the decor is stylish and the service excellent. rickstein.com

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GET ON TOWN

What’s going on in the rental markets from country to coast throughout England by NIGEL LEWIS

ne in five households rent their homes in the UK and despite the best efforts of the Government, official figures predict it’s set to rise to a quarter over the next five years. The myriad reasons why people rent their homes are changing too, from families accessing school catchment areas to retiree downsizers banking their equity and trying out places before buying again. All these trends and more are playing out in England’s coastal and rural towns. Here’s what’s going on in four different rental markets.

Countr y te nants

MARINE DRIVE BN12

£2,500 per month Winkworth Worthing 01903 216219 winkworth.co.uk/worthing

 The dynamics of a rural city like Canterbury make for a robust rental market for Winkworth’s Donna Pearson. Her office is kept busy finding houses and apartments for academics and doctors who work at its hospital and two universities, as well as commuters. “We get families who want to live near the station and the King’s School,” she says. Donna says her market is extremely varied from penthouses on the Whitstable seafront to rural houses and apartments in the centre of Canterbury. “Although we don’t do student lets, the university timetable does affect us and it’s always really busy here from July to August as professors and doctors

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ALBERT STREET CT5

£1,400 per month Winkworth Canterbury 01227 456645 winkworth.co.uk/canterbury

Did you know? The average asking rent in Great Britain - excluding London - for all property types is £775 per month

secure somewhere to live. We try and get our landlords to realise that the highest demand is during this period.” “The rental market in and around Reading is very different,” says James Hathaway, Director of Winkworth in the town. Reading has enjoyed a considerable boom in recent years as investors have bought into the local market after it was decided that Crossrail would finish here. He says the Brexit factor and SDLT for landlords has dampened demand, but that Crossrail has helped keep the market busy. “The rental market here is also kept lively by the large numbers of big employers in the Thames Valley. There’s a constant flow of people moving in and around here,” he says.

Co astal le t s

 Worthing’s rental market has been given a significant boost in recent years as high rents in neighbouring Brighton have persuaded younger renters to move. This has revitalised the once genteel seaside resort, and its new buzz is now attracting older renters and families, says Steve Magee from Winkworth Worthing. He says there are different and distinct groups of renters in the town who hail not just from from the area, but also London and the South East. He says the most surprising group is retirees

who have sold their former family home nearer to London and would normally have bought. “Now, they are renting to get a feel for the local area and to see what happens with Brexit,” says Steve. “I’ve been doing this for 16 years and it’s the first time I’ve seen this trend among older buyers.” Ben Jesty Director of the Winkworth office in Westbourne agrees with Steve. He says there are more ‘rent before you buy’ tenants in his market at the moment, which stretches from Sandbanks to Christchurch. “The other surprising trend here is that many holiday home buyers, who have been put off by the extra 3% SDLT on second homes, are instead renting a house here for six months and then visiting at weekends. The local market is still really busy down here – there’s too little supply for too much demand.”

DOWN BARTON ROAD CT7

£2,500 per month Winkworth Canterbury 01227 456645 winkworth.co.uk/canterbury

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Golden Valley Lane, Bitton

£2,200 PCM

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Down Barton Road, St Nicholas 4

£2,500 PCM

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• Private parking • Cellar • Part furnished

• Mezzanine area • Large garage • Driveway

Set alongside the meandering River Boyd is this beautiful late Georgian former mill house. It is situated in one of the most charming settings in the region, on the edge of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. EPC: D

A beautiful presented barn that has been refurbished to an impressive standard throughout with an enclosed garden and in the popular village of St Nicholas at Wade. EPC: C

WINKWORTH BATH: 01225 829000 bath@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/bath

WINKWORTH CANTERBURY: 01227 456645 canterbury@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/canterbury

Shipton Bellinger, Tidworth

£2,500 PCM

FEES APPLY, SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

• Kitchen/breakfast room • Study, Summerhouse • Double garage

• Utility room • Unfurnished

Leigh Place, Cobham 4

• Unfurnished

£8,250 PCM

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• Utility room • Garage • Off street parking

• Unfurnished

A beautifully presented country house in an accessible rural setting, with flexible accommodation perfect for entertaining, and within reach of Grateley station and surrounding schools. EPC: D

A substantial character family home refurbished to a high standard featuring extensive solid oak floors as well as a lovely landscaped gardens. Under floor heating in the kitchen and air-conditioning in 3 bedrooms. Situated in a private road. EPC: D

WINKWORTH SALISBURY: 01722 443000 salisbury@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/salisbury

WINKWORTH WEYBRIDGE: 01932 854400 weybridge@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/weybridge

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Longhovel Cottage, Twineham £4,000 PCM

FEES APPLY, SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

• Circa an acre of garden • Parking for multiple cars • Unfurnished

Set within circa an acre of garden Longhovel cottage is the perfect retreat for any family. Finished to the highest standard this five bedroom cottage is full of character throughout with stunning views across Hickstead. EPC: E

WINKWORTH BRIGHTON AND HOVE: 01273 772175 brightonhove@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/brighton-hove

Virginia Water, Surrey £35,000 PCM • 10 car garage • Cinema room • Leisure suite

FEES APPLY, SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

• Staff quarters • Library • Furnished

Ashwan is a magnificent detached family home located on the uber exclusive Wentworth Estate. Completed to an outstanding level of specification throughout, including a luxury cinema room & full leisure suite and gym. EPC: C WINKWORTH SUNNINGDALE: 01344 291639 sunningdale@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/sunningdale

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City Road, EC1V

£875 PER WEEK

Kensington Church Street, W8

FEES APPLY, SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

• Off street parking • Balcony • 24 hr concierge

£525 PER WEEK

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• Juliet balcony • Wooden floors throughout • Built in wardrobes

• Furnished

• Modern fixtures and fittings • Furnished

Set on the twelfth floor and standing at over 850 sq ft is this splendid two double bedroom, two bathroom apartment. Canaletto Tower is ideally located for easy access to Old Street station and Angel in Islington. EPC: B

A modern and beautifully furnished one bedroom flat situated on the raised ground floor of a well maintained period building on Kensington Church Street with great period features. EPC: D

WINKWORTH ISLINGTON: 020 7354 2480 islington@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/islington

WINKWORTH KENSINGTON: 020 7727 1500 kensington@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/kensington

Gatliff Road, SW1W

£975 PER WEEK

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• Balcony • Allocated parking • Concierge

Rastell Avenue, SW2 2

• Residents’ gym • Furnished

£462 PER WEEK • Wooden flooring • Garden • Period features

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• Unfurnished

A stunning, two double bedroom, furnished luxury apartment set on the seventh floor of this exclusive modern development moments from Sloane Square and Chelsea. On-site benefits include concierge, residents’ gym and secure underground parking. EPC: B

Located in the Telford Park conservation area on the Balham/Streatham Hill borders, this spacious ground floor Victorian maisonette has three bedrooms and the use of a lovely rear garden. From the front there are uninterrupted views over Tooting Bec Common. EPC: E

WINKWORTH PIMLICO: 020 7828 1786 pimlico@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/pimlico

WINKWORTH STREATHAM: 020 8769 6699 streatham@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/streatham

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Lonsdale Road, SW13 £4,615 PER WEEK

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• Victorian semi-detached house • Three reception rooms • Five bedrooms

• Three bathrooms • Designer kitchen • Furnished

Beautifully refurbished Victorian family home which offers luxury and elegance in this sought after location in Barnes and is close to The Harrodian and St Pauls schools. EPC: F

WINKWORTH BARNES: 020 8878 7966 barnes@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/barnes

Townhouse Mews, W12 £1,175 PER WEEK • Terrace • Juliet balcony • Landscaped patio

FEES APPLY, SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

• Underfloor heating • Modern Italian kitchen • Furnished/unfurnished

A unique and bespoke five bedroom Mews House built on the historical Townhouse Studio in Goldhawk Road. This elegantly designed Townhouse has been built around a central glass courtyard offering a superb accommodation spread over four floors. EPC: B WINKWORTH SHEPHERDS BUSH: 020 8735 3255 shepherdsbush@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/shepherds-bush

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The Digital Masterclass We look at the importance of digital marketing in property and how the sales process can be made more transparent for vendors by ALEXANDRA HUNTER

F A S A H E R I TA G E B R A N D , W I N KW O R T H HAS NO DESIRE TO BECOME AN ONLINE A G E N C Y. W I N KW O R T H I S D R I V E N B Y E M B R A C I N G I N N O VAT I O N , I N O R D E R T O BETTER SERVICE CLIENTS. 34

ounded in 1835, Winkworth is one of the oldest estate agencies in the UK, but no business can survive for nearly 200 years without constant evolution and innovation. Embracing and recognising our increasingly online world is imperative for the success of buying and selling property. As consumers readily turn towards companies who make online transactions comprehensive, trackable and accessible 24 hours a day in every sector, Winkworth has recently launched a new portal for vendors. Selling your home can be ttremendously remendously stressful and time consuming. Missing calls about last minute viewings, concern about activity levels and trying to understand the feedback on your property from applicants can lead to numerous phone calls and frustrations. The Winkworth Sellers’ Portal was launched this year and is currently being rolled out across all offices, with the ambition of making the sales process as transparent and comprehensive as possible. Proptech firm, OneDome, recently asked 1,000 homeowners across England and Wales which consumer brand offers the best digital experience. The overwhelming majority (84%) plumped for Amazon and said its ‘progress tracking’ was the tool they would most like their estate agent to have.

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19m40 Reach potential buyers on social media

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Complementing traditional estate agency, the Sellers’ Portal enables vendors to have the choice of how much interaction they have with their agent during the sales process. Providing a calendar of viewings, feedback on all viewings, offers and upto-date progress reports, from mortgage offers to completion, the Sellers’ Portal can be accessed 24 hours a day on desktop, mobile and tablet. 60% of vendors who have access to the Sellers’ Portal are now logging in regularly, proving that demand is indeed there for a more transparent service. As social media is becoming increasingly prevalent in most people’s lives, with over 40,000,000 people in the UK now actively using Facebook, Winkworth is embracing this opportunity for online property marketing. All Winkworth offices now offer bespoke, highly targeted Facebook campaigns for individual properties, and they work. Almost everyone who is looking for a new home on property portals such as Rightmove and OnTheMarket can be found on Facebook, and so this is the platform with the highest number of potential buyers. Indeed, the Winkworth Palmers Green office recently sold a property to a buyer who had first seen the property through Facebook on one of their targeted advert campaigns. A considered Facebook campaign delivers an average of 350 clicks to your property on winkworth. co.uk and reaches over 3,000 people who are actively

An average 977% traffic increase to your property on our website.

looking for property in your area. A campaign usually lasts for 10 days and, during that time, vendors are invited to see the statistics of their property; who has seen it, what engagement there has been and how many times it has been shared. This use of sophisticated marketing means that the most relevant buyers are reached, and, much like the Sellers’ Portal, it offers an element of control throughout the process. As a heritage brand, Winkworth has no desire to become an online agency. With almost 183 years of experience, 100 offices in prominent locations across the country and experienced staff leading every team, Winkworth is driven by embracing innovation in order to better service clients. If you’d like more information on the Sellers’ Portal or the marketing of your property we’d love to hear from you.

Powerful targeting delivers roughly 350 clicks to your advert.

Give your property a social supercharge to the most relevant buyers in the market.

Reach an average of 3,000 people on Facebook.

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Gorst Road, SW11 £2,500,000 FREEHOLD • Garden • Lower level storage / utility room

• Underfloor heating • Beautiful finish and specification throughout

Created by an RT Interiors designer is this unique house nestled ‘Between the Commons’. Despite refurbishment, original features including a period fireplace, cornicing and original oak beams remain. The fantastic living space makes for a wonderful family home. EPC: D WINKWORTH BATTERSEA: 020 7228 9265 battersea@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/battersea

Quentin Road, SE13 £2,250,000 FREEHOLD • Large garden • Summerhouse • Off street parking

• Period features • Planning permission for extension

An impressive and extremely rare six double bedroom, three reception room, double fronted semi-detached Victorian house on a large plot in this outstanding location just a short walk from Blackheath Village. EPC: D

WINKWORTH BLACKHEATH: 020 8852 0999 blackheath@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/blackheath

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Roedean Crescent, SW15 £4,950,000 FREEHOLD • Impressive hallway • Three reception rooms • Seven bedrooms • Formal dining room • Kitchen / breakfast room • South westerly garden • Swimming pool and pool house • Garage / off street parking

A magnificent unique designer house with swimming pool backing onto the largest Royal Park in London with unsurpassed panoramic views. Situated on a wide plot the house enjoys lateral space with generous reception rooms, seven bedrooms, marble bathrooms and a quality kitchen. As well as the pool and pool house you have a garage and an In and Out drive providing off street parking for many cars. The property is close to excellent schools and as well as Richmond Park, you are close to the sporting facilities of The Bank of England Sports Club and the Roehampton Club. EPC: D

WINKWORTH BARNES: 020 8255 0088 | barnes@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/barnes

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Seymour Avenue, KT17 £875,000 FREEHOLD • Study • Utility room • Dressing room

• Double garage • Garden • Conservatory

An immaculately presented 2,200 sq ft five-bedroom detached home in a desirable residential road close to Ewell East train Station. EPC: D

WINKWORTH CHEAM: 020 8770 7766 cheam@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/cheam

Crescent Road, N8 £1,250,000 LEASEHOLD

• Communal gardens • Private parking

This stunning 1,500 sq ft penthouse with 800 sq ft south facing roof terrace occupies the entire top floor of a luxury apartment building within a secure gated site premises, located on the borders of London N8 and N6 in a much sought after leafy conservation area. EPC: C WINKWORTH CROUCH END: 020 8342 9999 crouchend@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/crouch-end

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Dartford Street, SE17 £1,085,000 LEASEHOLD • Unique live-workspace • Award winning design • Stunning open plan living • High ceilings • Study

A stunning two-bedroom property occupying part of a rail viaduct; a vaulted open plan floor space linked to a three-storey atrium with adjoining private rooms. This unique property won the prestigious ‘House of the Year’ in 2013 at the New London Architecture Awards. The property comprises two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, study and a large living space with a fivemetre-high vaulted ceiling. The design works with the contrast between the compressed, cavernous qualities of the arch and the slender, ecclesial spaces of the atrium and outer rooms. EPC: E

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Pancras Way, E3

Herbert Mews, SW2

£700,000 LEASEHOLD • Air conditioning • Secure underground parking • 8th floor

£455,000 LEASEHOLD • Secure gated development • Well maintained communal grounds

• Concierge • Balcony

• Direct pedestrian access to Brockwell Park

This tastefully decorated and spacious top floor penthouse is situated within the Heart of Bow Development. Accommodation comprises of a generously sized reception with a private balcony providing stunning views of the Olympic site, Canary Wharf and the City, semi open plan kitchen, two generous sized bedrooms and a modern bathroom. EPC: C

An immaculately presented two bedroom raised ground floor apartment set within a luxury gated development close to the amenities and transport links of Brixton and Herne Hill. The property benefits from a bright and spacious double aspect reception room. EPC: C

WINKWORTH BOW: 020 8981 6776 bow@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/bow

WINKWORTH HERNE HILL: 020 7501 8950 hernehill@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/herne-hill

Frampton Park Road, E9

£575,000 LEASEHOLD • Balcony • Communal roof terrace • Communal garden

Wood Lane, N6 2

• High specification

£1,575,000 FREEHOLD • Garden • Off street parking • 2 Cloakroom/WC’s

• Planning Permission for large extension

A stylish, high specification, two-bedroom apartment in a vibrant area within easy reach of London Fields overground station (5 minutes) and the heart of the City (8 mins, Liverpool Street). EPC: B

A beautifully presented Victorian-built semi-detached house arranged over four floors and with planning permission for further substantial extension. If you appreciate period features and cool interior design then this may well be the house for you. EPC: E

WINKWORTH HACKNEY: 020 8986 4216 hackney@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/hackney

WINKWORTH HIGHGATE: 020 8341 1988 highgate@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/highgate

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Palace Gardens Terrace, W8 £1,350,000 LEASEHOLD • Balcony • Reception room • Bedroom • Bathroom • Kitchen

An immaculate and beautifully interior designed one bedroom flat situated on the first floor of a stucco fronted Victorian end of terrace house, in a sought after cherry tree lined street. EPC: D

WINKWORTH KENSINGTON: 020 7727 1500 | kensington@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/kensington

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Spotlight on

Salisbury & Brighton We explore the charms of a coastal town and one of England's oldest medieval cities

CHARTER MARKET

by ALEXANDRA HUNTER

The Charter Market sells goods ranging from coffee and fresh bread to flowers, furniture and shoes

 Co m m u n i t y With multiple parks and riverside walks, a racecourse, tennis courts, pétanque and all manner of sporting clubs and fixtures, this is a city for those who love the outdoors. Salisbury is blessed with a wealth of independent shops specialising in everything from arts and crafts to fashion, homewares and specialist food, sports and health. Fisherton Mill is one of the south’s largest art emporiums and there’s a café on site for when you need a well-earned rest. The city is home to the only grammar schools in Wiltshire, which cater to both boys and girls. On top of this, there is a good choice of state and independent schools around the town. This, coupled with the fact that property prices are roughly half of neighbouring Winchester, makes Salisbury popular with families.  Wh at ’s On The bi-weekly Charter Market, held in Salisbury Market Place with around 70 stalls, was recently awarded the best large community market in the region. It offers a mix of artisan products and local traders selling fresh seasonal produce from the New Forest and surrounding areas. There are also other regular foodie fixtures throughout the year, as well as a delightful Christmas market.

Salisbury

SALISBURY CATHEDRAL

Sir Christopher Wren advised on the repair of the cathedral after the restoration of the monarchy in 1660

 O verv iew Salisbury is a wonderful Medieval city set around sixty acres of beautiful cathedral close. Founded at the convergence of five rivers and valleys, Salisbury is exceptionally picturesque and enjoys the luxury of feeling like a village while offering the facilities of a city. The quadrants of Medieval town planning allow a level walk from the cathedral to the market square, the station and the water meadows.

 P ro p e r t y The level of properties available in Salisbury has decreased, with many central houses being sold before coming to market. Property prices reflect this with growth of 4% over the last year, and increase of 12% on 2015. WINKWORTH SALISBURY — 01722 443000 salisbury@winkworth.co.uk winkworth.co.uk/salisbury

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S I R PAU L M C CA RT N EY, N I C K CAV E , A D E L E , N O E L GA L LAG H E R , FAT B OY S L I M A N D CAT E B LA N C H ET T H AV E A L L CA L L E D B R I G H TO N H O M E

Brighton  O verview Offering impressive landmarks and small town charm in equal measures, Brighton is one of the UK’s most popular seaside towns. Only an hour from London by train, Brighton is known for its energy, iconic architecture, relaxed culture, vibrancy and the beautiful Sussex Downs, which are only minutes away.  Communit y Compact and easy to navigate, Brighton is perennially popular with celebrities - Sir Paul McCartney, Nick Cave, Adele, Noel Gallagher, Fat Boy Slim and Cate Blanchett have all called Brighton their home. For those looking to get lost for hours, the Lanes is a maze of eateries, boutique shops, street performers and hidden gems. Brighton caters well to families; there are multiple schooling options available, with a mix of high-achieving state and public schools. Little ones can be easily entertained at the Sea Life centre, one of the town's fourteen parks or at crazy golf.  What ’s On From the exotic Royal Pavilion, famous pebble beach, and the iconic Pier to the new

British Airways i360, Brighton has a wealth of attractions to delight both residents and visitors. The Royal Pavilion was built as a seaside pleasure palace for King George IV, mixing Regency grandeur with the visual styles of India and the Orient. Held each year in August, Brighton Pride, the UK's biggest LGBT Pride festival, draws crowds from across the globe, and the Brighton Marathon, which has taken place every year since 2010, is the second largest in the UK. For those looking for less strenuous pursuits, the Duke of York's cinema is reputed to be the oldest cinema in continous use in Britain.  P ro p e r t y The Regency style of architecture that lines the famous seafront is characterised by impressive stucco-fronted houses, with large bay windows and original features. The market here is stable with prices increasing, albeit very slightly, and achieved prices are currently within 94% of the asking price. WINKWORTH BRIGHTON & HOVE — 01273 772175 brightonhove@winkworth.co.uk winkworth.co.uk/brighton-hove

ROYAL PAVILION

Built as a seaside pleasure palace for King George IV, the Royal Pavilion is now open to the public 362 days a year

BRIGHTON PIER

The pier has appeared in many British books, films and tv shows, including Quadrophenia

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Waverley Grove, N3 £1,300,000 FREEHOLD • Downstairs WC • Rear garden • Off street parking

• Garage

A beautifully presented semi-detached family home comprising of front reception room leading to open plan kitchen/living/dining room with French doors leading to the rear garden. There is also a downstairs WC, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, off street parking and garage. EPC: C WINKWORTH FINCHLEY: 020 8349 3388 finchley@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/finchley

Chiddingstone Street, SW6 £3,850,000 FREEHOLD • Garden • Four floors • Unique architectural design

• High specification appliances • Underfloor heating

Chiddingstone Street is located within the highly regarded Peterborough Estate. It is a short walk to Parsons Green and Eel Brook Common and enjoys immediate access to an array of local amenities and restaurants across the New Kings Road and the Green. EPC: D WINKWORTH FULHAM AND PARSONS GREEN: 020 7731 3388 fulham@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/fulham-parsons-green

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Jerningham Road, SE14 £1,425,000 FREEHOLD • Garden • Terrace • Viewing deck • Parking for two cars • Gated • Utility room • Separate WC

4/5

A stunning semi-detached family home in the sought-after Telegraph Hill Conservation Area. This handsome property offers modern living within the elegance of the St. Catherine’s Place on Jerningham Road. Boasting 4/5 bedrooms, 2/3 receptions, 3 bathrooms plus WC, utility room and driveway within a gated development, this fine home is arranged over three floors with every detail of superior quality. Throughout the hallway and landings, the English Oak flooring and American Oak banisters lead to spacious and luxurious living spaces with bespoke finishes. The landscaped garden offers an extended terrace, there is a further terrace on the first floor and a viewing deck where you can fully appreciate uninterrupted views. EPC: B

WINKWORTH NEW CROSS: 020 7277 7298 | newcross@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/new-cross

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Royal Hill, SE10

£1,800,000 FREEHOLD

• Garden • Off street parking

A magnificent and utterly unique four bedroom, Grade II Listed, semidetached house which dates back to the regency period of the early 1800’s. EPC: Exempt

WINKWORTH GREENWICH: 020 3053 3033 greenwich@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/greenwich

Beauclerc Road, W6 £875,000 LEASEHOLD

• Open plan kitchen • Private roof terrace • 1,118 Sq ft / 103.9 Sq m

A stunning upper maisonette with private roof terrace, set within a midterrace Victorian house. The property is located just off Hammersmith Grove, ideal for the numerous amenities and transport connections on offer in Brook Green, Brackenbury Village and Hammersmith. EPC: D WINKWORTH HAMMERSMITH: 020 7371 4466 hammersmith@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/hammersmith

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Pembridge Mews, W11 £1,850,000 FREEHOLD • House • Cobbled mews • Peaceful spot • Three bedrooms • Roof terrace

This charming mews house is laid out over two floors. The front door opens on to the reception space, almost 30 feet in length, perfect for entertaining. To the front is one sitting area with another to the rear, beneath expansive skylights flooding the space with light. This could easily be used as a dining area and is separated off from the generous kitchen by a large breakfast bar. On the ground floor is a third bedroom or study. Above on the first are the two main bedrooms and a bathroom, as well as doors opening out on to a lovely decked terrace. EPC: D

WINKWORTH NOTTING HILL: 020 7727 3227 | nottinghill@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/notting-hill

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South End Row, W8

£2,425,000 SHARE OF FREEHOLD • Double reception room • Kitchen / dining room • Principle bedroom with en suite

Chepstow Road, W2 3

£2,750,000 FREEHOLD • House • Grade II Listed • Double reception

• Two further bedrooms • Family bathroom • Rear garden

• Playroom • Garden

A charming Georgian terraced house on four floors. The house has a double reception room on the ground floor with a kitchen/dining, utility and separate WC occupying the lower ground floor. There are three double bedrooms, en suite shower room and family bathroom on the upper floors and a patio garden to the rear. EPC: D

This wonderful family home, one of an impressive Grade II Listed terrace of stucco fronted houses, has been thoughtfully designed to maximise living and entertaining space for the adults, children and the family all together. EPC: Exempt

WINKWORTH KENSINGTON: 020 7727 1500 kensington@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/kensington

WINKWORTH NOTTING HILL: 020 7727 3227 nottinghill@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/notting-hill

Coppice Drive, SW15

£3,750,000 FREEHOLD • Bespoke ‘Sola’ Swedish kitchen • 146 ft rear garden • Hard standing for 3 cars

West Drive, SM2 6

• Perla video door entry system • Linn Sneaky sound system • Full Lutron lighting system

£1,175,000 FREEHOLD

• Garden • Conservatory • Garage

• Off street parking

An outstanding and impressive double-fronted detached property in this premiere Putney location. The property has been the subject of the fullest of refurbishment programs and is now presented to a breathtaking interior design finish incorporating the highest quality materials. EPC: C

A charming six bedroom detached family home situated in one of South Cheam’s most desirable, tree lined residential roads. West Drive is ideally situated within easy reach of Cheam Village with its mainline train station, and wide range of shops and restaurants. . EPC: E

WINKWORTH PUTNEY: 020 8788 9295 putney@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/putney

WINKWORTH CHEAM: 020 8770 7766 cheam@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/cheam

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Egliston Road, SW15 £4,250,000 FREEHOLD • Library • Two studies • Games room • Gym, Sauna & steam room • Wine store • Designer landscaped garden • Hard standing for five cars

An outstanding expression of individuality and breathtaking architecture combined with exceptional interior design creating a unique home of undoubtedly high quality. The impressive living spaces include a light filled kitchen leading to a stunning double height dining area and onto a spacious reception room, affording direct access to the landscaped garden. The lower ground floor accommodation includes a gym, sauna/steam room, games/cinema room, guest suite, wine store, study and utility room, whilst the top floor offers a magnificent imposing master bedroom suite with dressing area and a luxuriously spacious bathroom. A further three bedrooms and two bathrooms room completes the accommodation. EPC: B

WINKWORTH PUTNEY: 020 8788 9295 | putney@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/putney

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THE HEART OF THE HOME We discover homes with fabulous kitchens that are perfect for hosting and serving warming winter meals

Did you know? Shrubbs Hill Lane SL5 • £4,750,000 Freehold

his palatial six-bedroom, gated, detached house boasts more facilities than most luxury hotels. Residents will never want to leave. A heated indoor swimming pool, gym, cinema room, home office and library make this property exceptional and the drawing room opens directly on to a large terrace and beautiful gardens. Spread over almost 10,000 sq ft, from the moment you enter through the double doors, the luxury and comfort of this house is evident but the light and bright kitchen/ breakfast room, with every modern comfort, is really at the heart of this magnificent home.

On average in the UK, a kitchen extension adds value of £17,306 to a home

— WINKWORTH SUNNINGDALE 01344 291639 winkworth.co.uk/sunningdale

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entertaining spaces • feature properties

LONDON LIVING

These city kitchens offer the perfect spaces to entertain guests and cook up a storm

Chestnut Avenue BH25 • £995,000 Freehold

his contemporary family home is presented in immaculate condition and offers very spacious accomodation throughout. Featuring a fantastic lantern roof lit kitchen/dining/family room, the space is perfect for entertaining. The main feature in the kitchen is the generously proportioned quartz topped central island with built-in wine fridge. In addition to this, there is a Quooker boiling water tap and a superb range of Siemens appliances, including two ovens.

— WINKWORTH HIGHCLIFFE 01425 270055 winkworth.co.uk/highcliffe

CAMPLIN STREET SE14 • £799,950 FREEHOLD —

Period features and charm blend perfectly with modern design. The bespoke kitchen allows for an exceptional entertaining space in the heart of the home. WINKWORTH NEW CROSS

020 7277 7298 • winkworth.co.uk/new-cross

G O R ST R OA D

SW11 • £2,500,000 FREEHOLD —

This luxurious kitchen diner offers space for large family meals and celebrations, underfloor heating for those colder winter days, a large central island and bi-folding doors which open onto a private garden. WINKWORTH BATTERSEA

020 7228 9265 • winkworth.co.uk/battersea

Chilver Bridge Road BN26 • £2,350,000 Freehold

erwick House is a wonderful example of Victorian Arts and Craft architecture, an exceptional family home lovingly restored and modernised, with incredible views over the Sussex Downs. Offering comfort throughout with log burning stoves, underfloor heating downstairs

and period features throughout, the property also has two acres of landscaped garden with an outdoor pool and a pond. The largest room is the gorgeous 30’5” bespoke kitchen, complete with a three oven electric aga that is perfect for cooking up a storm at dinner parties. — WINKWORTH LEWES 01273 471471 winkworth.co.uk/lewes

H E N S LOW E R OA D SE22 • £1,350,000 FREEHOLD —

The open plan ground floor is light and bright due to large windows, bi-folding doors and a glass ceilinged side return, making it the perfect space to entertain guests. WINKWORTH DULWICH

020 8299 2722 • winkworth.co.uk/dulwich

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Wolsey Road, N1 £1,799,000 FREEHOLD • Rear garden • Juliet balcony • Four floors

• Period exterior

An absolutely stunning four bedroom house which has been meticulously renovated and extended to the highest possible standards. Set over four floors and spanning 2,070 sq ft, the house offers wonderfully spacious rooms and has been finished in a contemporary fashion. EPC: C WINKWORTH ISLINGTON: 020 7354 2480 islington@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/islington

Lawrence Mews, SW8

£895,000-£1,195,000 FREEHOLD • Landscaped garden • Wired throughout with Cat 6e • BLP warranty

2-3

• Alarmed • Entry phone system • Underfloor heating throughout

A selection of two and three bedroom houses, which have been finished to an extremely high specification. The properties are situated in a brand new idyllic mews development on the edge of the Nine Elms regeneration. EPC: C WINKWORTH KENNINGTON: 020 7587 0600 kennington@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/kennington

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Roxwell Road, W12 £1,600,000 FREEHOLD

• Open plan reception space • Wood flooring • Downstairs WC • Cellar / utility room • Private garden • Floor-to-ceiling critall doors to the garden

A drop dead gorgeous four bedroom family home on this quiet and charming popular residential street. Recently refurbished to exacting standards this beautiful property stands as an example of how to adapt, build and decorate a Victorian property to best 21st century effect. Everywhere one looks is delightful in both design and execution, a house in which attention to detail has been paramount and every decision carefully weighed. EPC: D

WINKWORTH SHEPHERDS BUSH: 020 8735 3266 | shepherdsbush@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/shepherds-bush

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Rutland Gate, SW7 £1,990,000 LEASEHOLD • Guest cloakroom • Two balconies

• Access to communal garden (subject to arrangement)

An exceptional one bedroom apartment on the first floor of this West facing period conversion located a few minutes’ walk from the open green spaces of Hyde Park and Knightsbridge. EPC: D

WINKWORTH KNIGHTSBRIDGE & CHELSEA: 020 7589 6616 knightsbridge@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/knightsbridge-chelsea

Bourne Hill, N13 £799,995 FREEHOLD

• Rear garden • Driveway

A superb four bedroom character house situated in a sought-after location, close to parks and easy reach of Palmers Green mainline BR station and Southgate tube. EPC: C

WINKWORTH PALMERS GREEN: 020 8920 9900 palmersgreen@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/palmers-green

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Kirkstall Road, SW2

£799,999 SHARE OF FREEHOLD • Cellar • Detached timber studio • Sole use of 60 ft garden

Located in one of the premier tree-lined roads within the Telford Park conservation area, this charming property seamlessly blends Victorian character with modern, practical style. The central feature of this property is the large in/out living area from which to enjoy the 60 ft. mature private garden with a raised rear deck and a separate timber-built studio that houses space for an extra bedroom or office and has an en suite shower room. Kirkstall Road is well located for easy access to public transport into central London from Balham, Clapham, Brixton and Streatham Hill. EPC: F

WINKWORTH STREATHAM: 020 8769 6699 | streatham@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/streatham

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meet the team

One seasoned director and a fresher face from the Winkworth family

Q&A

BASINGSTOKE HAS FA N TA S T I C A M E N I T I E S AND A WIDE RANGE OF CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

Michael O’SHEA — DIRECTOR

Winkworth Basingstoke 01256 811730 • moshea@winkworth.co.uk winkworth.co.uk/basingstoke

How long have you worked in property?

Since leaving university way back in 1987, it was my first job and I love it. What drives you to do a brilliant job?

Personal pride – like all the staff here, we want our clients to be delighted with what we do for them. We want to keep the fine reputation we have built up over the years and we all genuinely enjoy what we do.

garden! They called us in a panic to enquire whether the previous owners had buried a relative in the back garden. Thankfully there was a perfectly innocent explanation, but I’ll never forget that call! If money were no object where would you live and why?

Hmmm – best check with my wife. What do you love about the area you operate in?

It is very friendly and big enough to have excellent facilities, yet is small enough to have retained a great community spirit. What advice would you give to someone moving here for the first time?

What is the most satisfying part of your role?

Get involved – Basingstoke has fantastic amenities and a wide range of clubs and societies catering for all interests. You can really make the town your home and find new friends doing things you love.

Solving problems for our clients, like completing a sale that others might ‘write off’ because of some difficulty with a house or chain. Our experience enables us to get around problems other agents might walk away from.

Wherever you are in Basingstoke, you can always step outside your front door and walk to a nice village pub for lunch – it will only take half an hour or so.

What has been your most memorable transaction?

Why should a vendor or landlord instruct your office?

There are so many, but the most amusing would be when a new buyer found a gravestone lying flat on the ground in an overgrown part of their new

Because we care. Here in Basingstoke, we have very experienced local people who know the market, know property, and do not want to let anyone down.

What are the best kept local secrets?

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behind the brand • Q&A

To m M AY F I E L D — DIRECTOR

An applicant from my first ever viewing came back to me 9 months later when she was under offer. She bought another flat from me and the conveyancing was handled by her son. The fact that she came back to me after this period shows that it is important to get to know people.

Winkworth Cheltenham 01242 386586 • tmayfield@winkworth.co.uk winkworth.co.uk/cheltenham

If money were no object where would you live and why?

How long have you worked in property?

After obtaining a degree in Property Agency and Marketing from The Royal Agricultural College, I moved to London in 2011 and began working for Winkworth. What drives you to do a brilliant job?

Having previously bought and sold a number of houses myself, I appreciate how stressful the process can be, so customer service levels are very important to me. Ensuring clients are looked after from start to finish is vital. What is the most satisfying part of your role?

As everyone knows, very few sales come without their ‘complications’, so having to think outside the box to resolve issues, and get that property sale over the line always gives me a buzz! What has been your most memorable transaction?

I currently live in Cheltenham and that is where I would stay! My dream is to have a lovely detached property with a pretty garden overlooking Cheltenham on Leckhampton Hill. What do you love about the area you operate in?

Cheltenham is known as the cultural centre of the Cotswolds. As well as being steeped in history with distinctive architecture, the town has a thriving arts scene. What advice would you give to someone moving here for the first time?

Get involved! There is so much to do that suits all ages and everyone is friendly and welcoming. Why should a vendor or landlord instruct your office?

We work hard to offer each and every client first-class, and honest advice that is tailored to their specific needs.

C H E LT E N H A M I S K N O W N A S T H E C U LT U R A L C E N T R E O F THE COTSWOLDS

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Havilland Mews, W12 £1,695,000, FREEHOLD

• Under floor heating throughout • £50k fully integrated AV system • Miele appliances

• Utility room • Private garden and roof terrace • Two private parking spaces

This exceptional family home is located within the award winning gated development. The house is arranged over generous 2,500 square feet of ergonomically designed and practical yet stylish and well-finished space. All in all an outstanding home. EPC: B WINKWORTH SHEPHERDS BUSH: 020 8735 3266 shepherdsbush@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/shepherds-bush

Earls Court Square, SW5 £2,450,000 SHARE OF FREEHOLD • Open plan kitchen • Reception room • En suite bathroom

• Two bedrooms • Direct lift access • Balcony

An exceptional two bedroom flat with direct lift access on the first floor of this attractive mid terrace period conversion that is quietly situated just off the garden square to which it enjoys access. EPC: C

WINKWORTH SOUTH KENSINGTON: 020 7373 5052 southkensington@winkworth.co.uk | winkworth.co.uk/south-kensington

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international market • news

A LIFE LESS ORDINARY David King, Head of Winkworth International reports on the benefits of moving to the continent

ith over 30 years in the and family to visit for a long weekend, or do you want industry, David King, Head of to be visited and return to the UK regularly? Winkworth International, has “France offers perhaps the greatest range of choice helped many families move in terms of lifestyle for those looking to relocate and from the UK to start a new life is, of course, closest to the UK. With warm summers, in Europe. He offers advice the extensive coastline and incredible local produce, on what one must consider Aquitaine has always held appeal for the British, while and where the current hot northern France, with it’s beautiful farm houses and spots are. reasonable drive home, offers the opportunity for a “There is something secondary income by potentially converting extensive terribly exciting about out-houses and gites for paying guests. The Lot region considering a new life is extensive, exceptionally beautiful and the small abroad, starting again, and selecting a country and towns along the river resemble a fairytale world. With region that suits your needs. For the price of a small our affiliate offices, we can offer support and local semi-detached home in southern England, advice which is imperative when navigating you could buy an extensive farm house your way through the bureaucracy and a in northern France and start living purchase abroad. We can also connect your dream; it’s certainly tempting. you with those who can help with Many of us can now work from financial arrangements and help you anywhere, as long as we have the understand tax implications.” technology to do so, and as we move away from the traditional Over 150,000 British office lifestyle, the prospect of citizens live in France a life abroad for individuals and families is becoming far more realistic. Moving abroad for the first time can be daunting, as you try and navigate around systems that are often very different from our own. David looks at the many benefits and offers his top tips. “It’s now easier than ever to start afresh in Europe. Ease of access to transport, excellent education in Europe that is now recognised in the UK with the International Baccalaureate, a life outdoors, space in every sense and cheaper property all mean that we are seeing more and more families and couples relocate internationally. If you are considering relocating, the most important piece of advice I can offer is to try that lifestyle before you purchase a property. Rent a house in the region that most appeals to you for a summer, hire a car, explore and live as a local would. Carefully consider local amenities, where the doctor is, schooling and ease of return to the UK. Do you want to be so rural that it’s hard for friends

Did you know?

DAVID KING

MRICS Head of International 020 7870 7181 winkworth-international.com

LOT, FRANCE

€690,000 Freehold

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France, Nice-Mt. Boron

€1,990,000 • Terraces • Gardens • Garage

An outstanding apartment in a “belle-époque” villa with views over the Bay of Nice. The villa was built in 1867 in Mt. Boron Boulevard renowned for its architechture that has helped mark the history of the French Riviera.

WINKWORTH INTERNATIONAL: 020 7870 7181 | dking@winkworth.com | winkworth-international.com

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Portugal, Nr Lagos €1,650,000 • Jacuzzi • Sauna • Heated pool

A unique and rural villa set in lovely and tranquil landscaped grounds only ten minutes from the coast. Electric gates open to a traditional cobblestone forecourt with gardens totalling 6,000 square metres.

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Paris-6th arr. St Germain-des-Prés €1,850,000

• Air conditioning • Lift

A wonderful second floor apartment in a 1750’s building in the heart of the “Rive Gauche” surrounded by shops and restaurants.

WINKWORTH INTERNATIONAL: 020 7870 7181 dking@winkworth.com | winkworth-international.com

Spain, Guadalmina Alta €795,000

• Swimming Pool • Garage for 3 cars • Garden

An incredible price for a beautiful four bedroom family villa situated in Guadalmina Alta. This exceptional frontline golf villa is a real gem. It is beautifully presented, has well kept gardens, direct access to the golf course and a pool. EPC: In process WINKWORTH SPAIN: 0034 952 88 09 41 info@winkworth.es | winkworth.es

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France, Lot, Nr Cahors €730,000

• Swimming pool • Dovecote • Large barn • Approx. 12 acres

A beautiful fully restored Quercynoise house in a rural location with delightful gardens and grounds. It is situated along a rural track in an isolated and peaceful position yet near a village with all facilities.

WINKWORTH INTERNATIONAL: 020 7870 7181 | dking@winkworth.com | winkworth-international.com

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France, St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

€10,900,000 • Study • Gym • Independent flat

France, Lot, Nr Puy-L’Évêque 6

€850,000

• Swimming pool • Barn • Gardens and grounds

• 2 garages • Gardens of 1,300 sq m

• Approx. 19 acres

Newly renovated and luxuriously appointed sea front villa with panoramic views over the bay of Villefranche. It is situated on the west side of the Cap overlooking the old town of Villefranche and the Citadelle.

A superb country house on the banks of the River Lot with a tree lined avenue.

WINKWORTH INTERNATIONAL: 020 7870 7181 dking@winkworth.com | winkworth-international.com

Portugal, Praia da Luz

€775,000

Spain, Belair, Estepona 2

€199,000

• Garden • Terrace • Pool

• Communal pool and gardens • Parking space • Terrace

Located in the popular area of Ponta da Gaivota, this lovely apartment is very close to the sea front and enjoys fabulous ocean views from the large roof terrace that has steps down to the pool.

This inviting three bedroom apartment is located in a gated complex in an up and coming area. It offers a comfortable lounge/dining area, brand new kitchen, terrace, master bedroom en suite and includes a parking space and store room. EPC: F

WINKWORTH INTERNATIONAL: 020 7870 7181 dking@winkworth.com | winkworth-international.com

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Spain, La Vizcaronda, Manilva €1,600,000

• Staff cottage • Utility house • Private well • Landscaped gardens • Swimming pool

This impressive country house is located in La Vizcaronda, Manilva in a plot of 9,500 sq m. The main house comprises of 6 bedroom suites, dining hall, sitting room, kitchen, butler’s pantry and guest toilet. There is a staff cottage, private well, beautiful lush gardens that play host to a casita bar, an outside kitchen and dining area as well as a swimming pool with a unique kidney shape and covered veranda and gazebo. This is truly a historical property built circa 1760 with bundles of charm and character. EPC: C

WINKWORTH SPAIN: 0034 952 88 09 41 | info@winkworth.es | winkworth.es

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Winkworth Office Directory 2018 Over 95 offices in the UK, and over 60 in London

London Offices London Central Clerkenwell & City 020 7405 1288 67 Farringdon Road, EC1M 3JB clerkenwell@winkworth.co.uk Kensington 020 7727 1500 118 Kensington Church Street, W8 4BH kensington@winkworth.co.uk Knightsbridge & Chelsea 020 7589 6616 289 Brompton Road, SW3 2DY knightsbridge@winkworth.co.uk

Fulham & Parsons Green 020 7731 3388 40 New King’s Road, SW6 4ST fulham@winkworth.co.uk

Dulwich 020 8299 2722 97 Lordship Lane, SE22 8HU dulwich@winkworth.co.uk

Hammersmith 020 7371 4466 129 Shepherd’s Bush Road, W6 7LP hammersmith@winkworth.co.uk

Greenwich 020 3053 3033 279 - 283 Greenwich High Road, SE10 8NB greenwich@winkworth.co.uk

Kensal Rise & Queen’s Park 020 8960 4947 Bridge House, Chamberlayne Road, NW10 3NR kensalrise@winkworth.co.uk

Herne Hill 020 7501 8950 236 Railton Road, SE24 0JT hernehill@winkworth.co.uk

London North Barnet 020 8447 5656 35 High Street, Barnet, EN5 5UW barnet@winkworth.co.uk Borehamwood & Elstree 020 8953 8899 56 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1DS borehamwood@winkworth.co.uk Colindale 020 8202 1031 387 Edgware Road, Colindale, NW9 6NJ colindale@winkworth.co.uk

North Kensington 020 7792 5000 141 Ladbroke Grove, W10 6HJ northkensington@winkworth.co.uk

Kennington 020 7587 0600 299 Kennington Road, SE11 4QE kennington@winkworth.co.uk

Shepherd’s Bush 020 8735 3266 97 Uxbridge Road, W12 8NL shepherdsbush@winkworth.co.uk

New Cross 020 7277 7298 157 New Cross Road, SE14 5DG newcross@winkworth.co.uk

Crouch End 020 8342 9999 12 Broadway Parade, Tottenham Lane, N8 9DE crouchend@winkworth.co.uk

Pimlico & Westminster 020 7828 1786 31 Belgrave Road, SW1V 1RB pimlico@winkworth.co.uk

London South Barnes 020 8255 0088 2 Barnes High Street, SW13 9LB barnes@winkworth.co.uk

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

Finchley 020 8349 3388 364 Regent’s Park Road, N3 2LJ finchley@winkworth.co.uk

South Kensington 020 7373 5052 123a Gloucester Rd, SW7 4TE southkensington@winkworth.co.uk

Battersea 020 7228 9265 207-217 Lavender Hill, SW11 5SD battersea@winkworth.co.uk

Richmond 020 8940 9986 5 Westminster House, Kew Road, TW9 2ND richmond@winkworth.co.uk

Golders Green 020 8458 8313 891 Finchley Road, NW11 8RR goldersgreen@winkworth.co.uk

St John’s Wood 020 7586 7001 103 –104 St John’s Wood Terrace, NW8 6PL stjohnswood@winkworth.co.uk

Beckenham 020 8650 1000 127 High Street, BR3 1AG beckenham@winkworth.co.uk

Notting Hill 020 7727 3227 178 Westbourne Grove, W11 2RH nottinghill@winkworth.co.uk Paddington & Bayswater 020 7467 5770 23 Leinster Terrace, W2 3ET paddington@winkworth.co.uk

West End 020 7240 3322 55 New Oxford Street, WC1A 1BS westend@winkworth.co.uk London West Brentford 020 8560 1125 Brentford Lock, 7 High St, Brentford TW8 8AQ brentford@winkworth.co.uk Chiswick 020 8994 7096 269 Chiswick High Road, W4 4PU chiswick@winkworth.co.uk Ealing & Acton 020 8896 0123 5-6 Station Buildings, Uxbridge Rd, W5 3NU ealing@winkworth.co.uk Fulham 020 7731 3388 190 Fulham Palace Road, W6 9PA fulham@winkworth.co.uk

Blackheath 020 8852 0999 5 Blackheath Village, SE3 9LA blackheath@winkworth.co.uk Cheam 020 8770 7766 45-47 Station Way, Cheam Village, SM3 8SD cheam@winkworth.co.uk Chislehurst 020 8285 5099 16 High Street, Chislehurst, BR7 5AN chislehurst@winkworth.co.uk Clapham 020 7498 8600 16 The Polygon, SW4 0JG clapham@winkworth.co.uk Crystal Palace 020 8655 9530 45-47 Westow Hill, Crystal Palace, SE19 1TS crystalpalace@winkworth.co.uk

Southfields 020 8877 1000 241 Wimbledon Park Road, Southfields, SW18 5RJ southfields@winkworth.co.uk Streatham 020 8769 6699 46-50 Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4RD streatham@winkworth.co.uk Surbiton 26 Brighton Road, Surbiton, KT6 5PQ 020 3861 0010 surbiton@winkworth.co.uk Surrey Quays 020 7237 9119 First floor, Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, SE16 7LL surreyquays@winkworth.co.uk

Harringay 020 8800 5151 10-11 Grand Parade, Green Lanes, N4 1JX harringay@winkworth.co.uk Harrow 020 8861 3933 144 Station Road, Harrow, HA1 2RH harrow@winkworth.co.uk Hendon 020 8202 1031 49 Brent Street, NW4 2EA hendon@winkworth.co.uk Highbury 020 7989 7000 106 Highbury Park, N5 2XE highbury@winkworth.co.uk

Tooting 020 8767 5221 17 Upper Tooting Road, SW17 7TS tooting@winkworth.co.uk

Highgate 020 8341 1988 36 Highgate High Street, N6 5JG highgate@winkworth.co.uk

West Norwood 020 8670 0035 28 Knights Hill, SE27 0HY westnorwood@winkworth.co.uk

Islington 020 7354 2480 65 Upper Street, N1 0NY islington@winkworth.co.uk

Worcester Park 020 8335 5555 33 Brabham Court, Central Road, KT4 8EG worcesterpark@winkworth.co.uk

Kingsbury 020 8204 0000 499 Kingsbury Road, NW9 9ED kingsbury@winkworth.co.uk

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directory • office details

Kentish Town 020 7485 9210 306 Kentish Town Road, NW5 2TH kentishtown@winkworth.co.uk Palmers Green 020 8920 9900 393 Green Lanes, N13 4JG palmersgreen@winkworth.co.uk Willesden Green 020 8451 1000 90 Walm Lane, NW2 4QY willesden@winkworth.co.uk London East Bow 020 8981 6776 429 Roman Road, E3 5LX bow@winkworth.co.uk Hackney 020 8986 4216 17 Lower Clapton Road, E5 0NS hackney@winkworth.co.uk Shoreditch 020 7749 7650 184 Brick Lane, E1 6SA shoreditch@winkworth.co.uk

Country Offices (UK) Country House Department Mayfair 020 7871 0589 1 Lumley Street, Mayfair, W1K 6TT countryhouse@winkworth.co.uk Berkshire Newbury 01635 552552 43 Northbrook Street, Newbury, RG14 1DT newbury@winkworth.co.uk

Devon Dartmouth 01803 832288 3a Market Street, Dartmouth, TQ6 9QE dartmouth@winkworth.co.uk Exeter 01392 271177 25 Southernhay East, EX1 1QP exeter@winkworth.co.uk Torbay 01803 444595 44 Middle Street, Brixham, TQ5 8EJ torbay@winkworth.co.uk Dorset Highcliffe 01425 270055 279 Lymington Road, Highcliffe, BH23 5EB highcliffe@winkworth.co.uk Poole 01202 733000 135 Penn Hill Avenue, Lower Parkstone, Poole, BH14 9LY poole@winkworth.co.uk Southbourne 01202 434365 29 Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, BH6 3QT southbourne@winkworth.co.uk Westbourne 01202 767633 77 Poole Road, Bournemouth, BH4 9BB westbourne@winkworth.co.uk East Sussex Brighton & Hove 01273 772175 32 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2FN brightonhove@winkworth.co.uk

Reading 0118 4022300 Blagrave House, 17 Blagrave Street, Reading, RG1 1QB reading@winkworth.co.uk

Forest Row 01342 822255 The Square, Lewes Road, Forest Row, RH18 5HA forestrow@winkworth.co.uk

Sunningdale 01344 291639 3 Broomhall Buildings, London Road, Sunningdale, Ascot, SL5 0DH sunningdale@winkworth.co.uk

Lewes 01273 471471 23 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LU lewes@winkworth.co.uk

Buckinghamshire Beaconsfield 01494 677978 46 London End, Beaconsfield, HP9 2JH beaconsfield@winkworth.co.uk Cambridgeshire Market Deeping 01778 347098 5a High Street, Cambridgeshire, PE6 8ED marketdeeping@winkworth.co.uk Cornwall Fowey 01726 833 000 Trafalgar House, Trafalgar Square, Fowey, Cornwall PL23 1AZ fowey@winkworth.co.uk

Gloucestershire Cheltenham 01242 386586 79 Promenade, Cheltenham, GL50 1PJ cheltenham@winkworth.co.uk Hampshire Basingstoke 01256 811730 Keel House, 10B Church Street, RG21 7QE basingstoke@winkworth.co.uk Milford on Sea 01590 642641 5 Church Hill, Milford on Sea, SO41 0QH milford@winkworth.co.uk Petersfield 01730 267274 26 High Street, Petersfield, GU32 3JL petersfield@winkworth.co.uk

Romsey 01794 511911 18 Market Place, Romsey, SO51 8NA romsey@winkworth.co.uk Sway 01590 683834 The Estate Office, Station Road, Sway, SO41 6AA sway@winkworth.co.uk Winchester 01962 866777 2 Black Swan Buildings, Southgate Street, SO23 9DT winchester@winkworth.co.uk Hertfordshire London Colney 01727 228282 162 High Street, London Colney, AL2 1QF londoncolney@winkworth.co.uk Kent Canterbury 01227 456645 Albert House, 14 St.John’s Lane, CT1 2QG canterbury@winkworth.co.uk Tunbridge Wells 01892 519600 65 High Street, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1XX twells@winkworth.co.uk Lincolnshire Bourne 01778 392807 6 West Street, Bourne, PE10 9NE bourne@winkworth.co.uk Grantham 01476 578888 4 Finkin Street, NG31 6QZ grantham@winkworth.co.uk Sleaford 01529 303377 3 Northgate, Sleaford, NG34 7BH sleaford@winkworth.co.uk Norfolk Poringland 01508 528880 Unit 2, Overtons Way Poringland, Norwich, NR14 7WB poringland@winkworth.co.uk

Surrey Banstead 01737 362 362 100 High Street, Banstead, SM7 2NN banstead@winkworth.co.uk Farnham 01252 733042 99 West Street, Farnham, GU9 7EN farnham@winkworth.co.uk Guildford 01483 339977 1 Epsom Road, Guildford, GU1 3JT guildford@winkworth.co.uk Weybridge 01932 854400 42 High Street, Weybridge, KT13 8AB weybridge@winkworth.co.uk West Sussex Worthing 01903 216219 45 Warwick Street, Worthing, BN11 3DQ worthing@winkworth.co.uk Wiltshire Devizes 01380 729777 4-5 Market Place, Devizes, SN10 1HT devizes@winkworth.co.uk Marlborough 01672 552777 65 High Street, Marlborough, SN8 1HF marlborough@winkworth.co.uk Salisbury 01722 443000 The Brewery House, 36 Milford Street, Salisbury, SP1 2AP salisbury@winkworth.co.uk

Overseas Offices International Mayfair 020 7870 7181 1 Lumley Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 6TT international@winkworth.com

North Somerset Bath 01225 829000 13 Argyle Street, Bath BA2 4BQ bath@winkworth.co.uk

Spain Marbella 020 8299 2722 0034 952 88 09 41 Urb Guadalmina Alta, C.C. Guadalmina 4, Local 12, San Pedro de Alcantara, 29678 Malaga info@winkworth.es

Northamptonshire Northampton 01604 204455 221 Wellingborough Road, Northampton NN1 4EF northampton@winkworth.co.uk

China Desk Mayfair 020 7355 0286 1 Lumley Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 6TT china@winkworth.com

Nottinghamshire Newark 01636 611666 23 Bridge Street, Newark, NG24 1EE newark@winkworth.co.uk

Associate offices in France, Italy & Portugal

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