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POSITIVITY New office openings BREAKING NEWS Exciting developments

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A wonderful double-fronted, two bedroom duplex with two en suite bathrooms and a double garage Matching people and property in London for 160 years.

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Temperley Road SW12 £1,395,000 A stylish and contemporary five-bedroom end-of-terrace family home, featuring a stunning landscaped garden and ideally located in the popular Nightingale Triangle. Freehold. EPC=E

• Five bedrooms • Great entertaining space • Excellent location • Close to transport Balham Sales: 020 8673 4377 sales.bal@marshandparsons.co.uk

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London Property Review South is a monthly magazine distributed to AB homes in: Battersea, Wandsworth, Earlsfield, Southfields, Streatham, Clapham, Balham, Tooting, Kennington, Putney, Wimbledon, Coombe Hill, Barnes, Dulwich Village, East/ West Dulwich, Camberwell, Herne Hill, as well as being available from leading South London and Country estate agents. Distribution by Regal. Copyright @ 2015 London Property Review South. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is strictly prohibited. Materials are accepted on the understanding that no liability is incurred for safe custody. All prices are correct at time of going to press, but are subject to change. London Property Review cannot be responsible for unsolicited material.

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50 Winders Road SW11 – £450 per week

A very well presented, bright and recently refurbished two double bedroom flat in the heart of Battersea and close to Clapham Junction. The flat features a large reception room, a modern fitted kitchen, one bathroom with a walk in shower and a private terrace. EPC-E

56 Stockwell Park Crescent SW9 – £695 per week

A large three bedroom family house in sought after location. The property comprises two receptions, a kitchen breakfast room, separate cloakroom, three bedrooms and one bathroom with a shower. The house also benefits from a private garden and a garage. EPC-F

Buckmaster Road SW11 – £980 per week

A fantastic, newly refurbished Victorian family home near Clapham Junction and Wandsworth Common. The house features a large double reception room, a modern fitted kitchen breakfast room leading to a patio garden, one cloakroom, five double bedrooms and two bathrooms. EPC-D

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would-be homebuyers running a mile. What are the biggest property turn-offs? Stephanie Mant, Head of Cluttons Clapham & Battersea office Homebuyers often take to house hunting with a list of criteria. This can range from garden space for families to equally sized rooms for sharers. Quite often these also come with list of must-nots that are realised along the house hunting journey. I find the top property turnoffs include:

• Survey issues. When you think you have found your dream home the survey reveals some uncomfortable truths. The main culprits include; damp, roofing problems or movement. These can be costly to fix. • Dark properties. Homes that experience lack of sunlight or with low ceilings can be fairly uninspiring even on the brightest day. Unless the property has a deep garden then it’s unlikely you will be catching the morning sun with your coffee. • Location is key, especially in London. Being close to a tube station can add thousands to a property. However bad transport links can make that daily commute a burden and not worth what might be the perfect home. • Railways, flight paths and busy roads that run too close to the house are some of the more obvious issues. Buildings that shake when the trains pass or busy roads add noise pollution which can be very unwelcome during the night. cluttons.com

BALHAM 020 8675 6565

BATTERSEA 020 7924 2255

STREATHAM 020 8677 9900

CLAPHAM 020 8875 7995

TOOTING 020 8767 0522

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Ask the Expert. Cluttons’ Stephanie Mant has advice for would-be homebuyers Home Front. Brunch is the new indicator of a cool neighbourhood, says Jenny Knight The Word. Jason Corbett of Carter Jonas is looking forward to a buoyant – and sensible – market ahead Heads-up. Meeting current challenges head on – new offices, collaborations and start-up support Word on the Street. Forecasts for a new season Secret Agent. Savills’ Izzy George revealed Events – 5 of the best. Around and about with books, art and man’s best friend Money Matters. Duncan Farmer attempts to look into the future Ask the Local. Fiona Bourke of Carter Jonas surveys the wonders of Wandsworth Common

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Inspiration South. Top of the pile. Rugs that’ll floor you! The Project. Bringing a ‘lost’ garden back to life completed a home restoration in Stockwell

ON THE MARKET

SOUTH LONDON’S PROPERTY EXPERTS SINCE 1995. Jacksons is South London’s property expert. And when it comes to finding you the perfect home we draw upon our 21 years of local experience, working across our network of 11 offices, to make sure that we understand your particular property requirements, and deliver our services with a personal touch. You can be sure that our extensive experience is dedicated to you, so contact Jacksons’ sales or lettings teams today and experience a personal approach to property.

Exclusively South. Three properties set to impress 56 New Homes. Chris Lewis of Savills highlights exciting developments in south west London 60 Home Compare. Around 2m. What’s available in town, around and in the country 80 South West London. Restored and refurbished – five desirable homes 87 Robert Holmes. Charming home in former Victorian stable block 121 South East London. Dulwich and Denmark Hill deliver 144 Lettings Lowdown. Wandsworth lettings have swerved the Brexit curve ball, says Fiona Bourke of Carter Jonas

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The Profile. Knight Frank’s Kris Ericsson and Louise O’Driscoll are ideally placed for Battersea’s boom

COUNTRY LIFE 129 It’s prize-winning – a combination of period charm and contemporary design 133 A thriving Kent village with something for everyone

FINALLY CLAPHAM COMMON 020 7924 8955

DULWICH 020 8875 7999

WANDSWORTH 020 8875 8899

EARLSFIELD 020 8971 7070

153 Last Word. Tim Beattie of KFH Battersea has the last say

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HOMEFRONT Breakfast has become big business with everyone joining the brunch clubs, says Jenny Knight

BAT BEA TERSE UTIE A S

mashed avocados, cinnamon toast, scrambled eggs and smoked salmon are brunch favourites for trendies who prefer to meet friends for a late social breakfast at weekends rather than slave over a hot frying pan. The rise of brunch is the latest indicator of an area’s status. It used to be the arrival of Waitrose or a plethora of posh estate agents but now coffee houses with a brunch queue outside have joined boutique bakeries and gastro pubs as a sign that an area is firmly on the up. Robert French at Knight Frank Clapham, explains: The rise of a trendy coffee house serving brunch is a sign of an area where young professionals are keen to buy or rent. And Clapham, which is already full of wine bars, restaurants, boutique shops, has caught onto the brunch habit, especially at weekends when the under 40s come out to enjoy leisurely breakfasts. Two great places that are packed to the rafters on Saturday mornings are Brickwood or 32 Old Town.” Jane Robathan of Roy Brooks agrees that widespread adoption of the brunch habit shows an area is changing. She says: “Dulwich is all brunched and the ripple effect is spreading to Peckham which is a bit more edgy and New York-like. Peckham already has some great restaurants like Artusi and Peckham Refreshment Rooms. What is interesting is that locals are leading the town centre planning so that while the High Street is improving it will not be totally changed. “There is a campaign ‘Don’t Bleach Out Peckham’ aiming to keep the multi-cultural nature of the area. There are lots of cool bars and pop-ups and the aim is to gentrify while keeping the magic.” For Londoners brunch is now a lifestyle choice quite different from breakfast at a greasy spoon. South London is packed with brunch opportunities, including the all day café, Milk in Balham, Flotsam & Jetsam on Wandsworth Common, featuring smashed avocados and feta on toast or pineapple Bircher muesli. At Brick House in East Dulwich you can enjoy home-made chocolate on sourdough toast, and chorizo and halloumi at The Breakfast Club in Battersea. In Tooting try Brickwood Coffee for avocado and poached eggs and Mud for buckwheat pancakes.

reated from a former Victorian laundry in Battersea by Dingle Price, of Pricegore architects, in collaboration the current owner, a contemporary artist and painter, The Old Laundry is currently divided between a light-filled double-height studio space and living accommodation that includes two bedrooms, a large bathroom and an open plan kitchen/ dining/living room plus a shower room. The studio space could easily be converted to further accommodation however. There is a small courtyard garden to the rear. £1,495,000 www.themodernhouse.com

Y PROPERT Ashbury Road A stylish three-bedroom house, with two bathrooms, on a quiet road on the picturesque Shaftesbury Estate, with a modern fitted kitchen and an attractive south-facing courtyard garden.

£940,000 Knight Frank 020 3733 1217

Meath Street Nestling in the heart of Battersea this large family house with four bedrooms, three bathrooms and three reception rooms offers 2,000 square feet of space close to Battersea Park and two stations.

£2,150,000 Douglas & Gordon 020 3811 6331

Trott Street This five-bedroom Victorian house with two bathrooms, a large private garden and fitted kitchen is in a quiet residential road only moments from Battersea Square and has the potential to extend.

£1,100,000 Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward 020 3792 5599

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THE WORD

OUTOF TOWNBUY

Jason Corbett, Partner and Head of Sales in Wandsworth and SW London is looking forward to a buoyant and sensible market ahead

t’s been an interesting time to be an agent in Wandsworth Common. The stamp duty increase on second homes in April threw a curveball at the start of the year and created an artificially buoyant short term market. Then two months later, arguably one of the most important decisions in recent British political history, saw the UK vote to leave the European Union creating uncertainty of a level that has not been recently witnessed and all just before the typically quieter summer holiday period. £1,795,000 Then 30th August rolled around and wow; the roads filled up, the phones started The Grade II listed Woodside House, originally the ringing, applicants were keen to view properties, offers were being made and just central part of a large country house owned by the like that, the sales market picked up again. The Lettings market has been strong Duchess of Bedford, is in the sought after village of all year, but sales; well, we had been hoping for a post summer market but, Chenies in the secluded rural Chess Valley in south whoa, the overnight increase in tempo... Typically, it will be a shortage of stock Buckinghamshire – a designated Area of outstanding that will be the apparent difficulty for buyers and agents alike. Natural Beauty. The mid-18th century property has been The Government report that many new homes are being built to try to feed sympathetically extended by the current owners to form demand, but what doesn’t appear to be observed is that almost exclusively it a spacious four bedroom family home and retains some is not houses being built, it’s flats. In Wandsworth and in many other central outstanding original features. Beautiful Edwin Lutyens and locations, the majority of residents that we deal with at Carter Jonas will have Gertrude Jekyll designed gardens and grounds back on to at least one person in the household working in The City or in the West End the River Chess. and/or very many have young children requiring gardens. We do live and work in “Nappy Valley” after all! Where then can our typical purchasers Savills Rickmansworth 01923 725500 buy? As London fills up, there are more and more people hoping to live in a period house, often Victorian or Edwardian and put simply, there are not enough houses being built, let alone houses of a particular period or style. So what does this mean? Surely it can only mean that demand for the period house will continue to outstrip supply. The media plays a significant role in influencing the mood and 28 Battersea Rise, London, SW11 1EE tone of the market and many providers of information about 020 3302 3120 property refer to prices rising and falling. Many of them though www.sinabro.co.uk refer to the increase or decrease of an asking price. The media

Sinabro

often pick up on this as a reflection of the market and often it is, but just because a house is on the market for £2,000,000 doesn’t make it worth £2,000,000. It might be worth 20% of that and so any change in asking price does not indicate a change in the market value. Right now, it is very clear that asking prices that reflect closer to the market price are rewarding the seller well. Asking prices that are some way off the realisable price are resulting in either a slow sale or no sale at all and often a result that is well below that of a more reasonable asking price. Using this tactic, we have achieved several prices smashing the previous records and all this post Brexit. So on reflection, we’re looking forward to the next few months and are looking forward to stock levels picking up thus creating a buoyant but sensible market that we can all enjoy with choice and opportunities.

Where? Situated perfectly between the fabulous Northcote Road and Clapham Common.

BEST BITES Emma Procter Manager Marsh & Parsons Clapham

What’s it like? Tucked away on Battersea Rise, Sinabro is intimate and beautifully furnished with tall elegant tables (made by the chef’s father), perfect for watching your food being lovingly created. Run by a husband and wife team Yoann and Sujin, the service is excellent from arrival to collecting the bill. And the food? Exceptional French cuisine with Asian influences. We recommend the exquisite lamb rump and the Orange Crêpe Soufflée.

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Broadhinton Road SW4 £1,300,000 An immaculate three-bedroom house located in the heart of Clapham Old Town, with a superb extended kitchen and a large private garden, ideal for entertaining. EPC=D

• Three double bedrooms • Approx. 1,220 sqft • Good transport links • Close to Clapham Common Clapham Sales: 020 7501 3666 sales.clp@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Hydethorpe Road SW12 £1,250,000 A charming and well-presented family home with four bedrooms and a private garden, located on a desirable residential street close to the amenities of Balham. Freehold. EPC=E

• Four bedrooms • Approx. 1,537 sqft • Immaculate condition • Separate office space Balham Sales: 020 8673 4377 sales.bal@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Romberg Road SW17 ÂŁ1,195,000 A beautiful four-bedroom, double-fonted period property, with generous entertaining space. Freehold. EPC=D Tooting Sales: 020 8767 3655 sales.too@marshandparsons.co.uk

Fontenoy Road SW12 ÂŁ1,125,000 A split-level, four-bedroom, Victorian maisonette, with a large graden and off-street parking. EPC=D Balham Sales: 020 8673 4377 sales.bal@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Clapham Common West Side SW4 ÂŁ950 per week A delightfully refurbished four-bedroom Victorian house, overlooking Clapham Common. EPC=E Battersea Lettings: 020 7228 9292 lets.bat@marshandparsons.co.uk

Eswyn Road SW17 ÂŁ750 per week A four-bedroom family home in an immaculate condition, with a decked garden. EPC=E Tooting Lettings: 020 8767 3655 lets.too@marshandparsons.co.uk

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A VERY IMPORTANT DECISION We pride ourselves on exceptional service and unrivalled market knowledge, with a global network of 417 offices across 58 countries that can showcase your property to the widest possible audience. To arrange a free market appraisal, please call us on 020 8022 6116 or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/clapham Guide price: £1,000,000 - £1,150,000

Cedars Mews, Clapham SW4 A collection of mews houses ideally located next to Clapham Common. Situated in a cobbled cul-de-sac, each house befits from a parking space in the mews. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, garden. All approximately 100 sq m (1,076.4 sq ft). clapham@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8022 6116

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

Guide price: £3,295,000

Old Town, Clapham SW4 An extraordinary period home of substantial proportions. Built in 1706 it forms part of the oldest terrace in Clapham. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double reception rooms, kitchen/dining room, family room, garden. EPC: E. Approximately 273 sq m (2,839 sq ft). clapham@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8022 6116

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Eustace Building, Chelsea Bridge Wharf SW8 9th floor 2 bedroom flat with views of Battersea Park A very desirable flat with a sunny west facing terrace and spacious bedrooms overlooking the fountain court, piazza and the award winning lake gardens. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/reception room, 2 balconies, porter/concierge. EPC: C. Approximately 96 sq m (1,033 sq ft). Leasehold: approximately 982 years

Guide price: £1,950,000

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MOVE SELL WITH KNIGHT FRANK To find out how we can help you please contact us KnightFrank.co.uk/wandsworth

wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 7768 0994

Guide price: £1,675,000

Sarsfeld Road, Wandsworth SW12 A superb family house with a contemporary design located close to Wandsworth Common. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en suite), double reception room, kitchen/dining room, downstairs cloakroom, playroom, utility room, 30 ft garden. EPC: D. Approximately 213.9 sq m (2,302 sq ft) wandsworth@knightfrank.com Office: 020 7768 0994

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Guide price: £995,000

Ravenslea Road, Wandsworth SW12 A rare opportunity to purchase this beautifully presented garden flat with a recently landscaped private garden positioned close to Wandsworth Common. 2 bedrooms, reception room, bathroom, kitchen/diner, patio, garden, basement. EPC: D. Approximately 107.73-135.11 sq m (1,160-1,454 sq ft) wandsworth@knightfrank.com Office: 020 7768 0994

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MOVE Faster. Sell with Knight Frank Our understanding of the everchanging market enables us to price your property accurately and as, on average, we have achieved 94% of the guide price on sales in the past 6 months, you can rely on Knight Frank to get you moving. Call us today on 020 8022 1358 to arrange your free market appraisal or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/wimbledon

Guide price: £1,425,000

Church Road, Wimbledon Village SW19 A beautifully refurbished townhouse on a prime central road. Master bedroom with en suite, 2 further bedrooms, family bathroom, reception room, kitchen/dining room, garden, summer house/studio. EPC: C. Approximately 100.8 sq m (1,085 sq ft). wimbledon@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8946 0026

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

Guide price: £1,425,000

Cottenham Park Road, Wimbledon SW20 A stunning and unique property with a beautiful south facing garden, quietly located close to Wimbledon Common. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, study, terrace, garden, outdoor sauna, off street parking. EPC: E. Approximately 175.4 sq m (1,888 sq ft). wimbledon@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8946 0026

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Opening Soon. New Battersea & Nine Elms office. Knight Frank Battersea & Nine Elms can help you with all your property needs, and with a brand new office opening Autumn 2016, are perfectly positioned to advise you for both sales and lettings. Our local expertise and global network mean we can find you the perfect buyer or tenant for your property now. Find out more, visit KnightFrank.co.uk/Battersea

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Knight Frank Battersea & Nine Elms Sales 020 3641 5936 Lettings 020 3551 4456 @KFBattersea battersea@knightfrank.com

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OPENING SOON. NEW BATTERSEA AND NINE ELMS OFFICE. To Let Burnelli Building, Chelsea Bridge Wharf SW8 Guide price: £895 per week

To Let Battersea Bridge Road, Battersea SW11 Guide price: £495 per week

To find out how we can help you please contact us KnightFrank.co.uk/battersea Sales: Battersea@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5936 Lettings: BatterseaLettings@knightfrank.com 020 3551 4456 All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges

@KFBattersea KnightFrank.co.uk

To Let Brynmaer Road, Battersea SW11 Guide price: £1,150 per week

For Sale Warriner Gardens, Battersea Park SW11 Guide price: £599,950

For Sale York Mansions, Prince of Wales Drive SW11 Guide price: £1,550,000

To Let Overstrand Mansions, Prince of Wales Drive SW11 Guide price: £850 per week

For Sale Battersea Park Road, Battersea SW11 Guide price: £745,000

For Sale Albert Bridge Road, Battersea Park SW11 Guide price: £1,690,000

For Sale Victorian Heights, Thackeray Road SW8 Guide price: £1,200,000

For Sale Mandeville Courtyard, Battersea Park Road SW11 Guide price: £1,850,000

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LOOKING TO RENT OUT YOUR PROPERTY? We pride ourselves on exceptional service and unrivalled market knowledge, with a global network of 417 offices over 58 countries that can showcase your property to the widest possible audience. If you are considering renting your property this year, please contact us on 020 3641 7650 or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/wimbledon

Guide price: £8,750 per calendar month

Homefield Road, Wimbledon SW19 A fabulous, semi-detached family house in the very heart of Wimbledon Village. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast/family room, rear garden and off street parking. Unfurnished. EPC: C. Approximately 310.5 sq m (3,342 sq ft). wimbledonlettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 7650

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

Guide price: £7,500 per calendar month

Bathgate Road, Wimbledon SW19 An exceptional and spacious family house in a great location opposite Wimbledon Park. 5 bedrooms, 5 en-suite bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, rear garden, double garage and off street parking. Unfurnished. EPC: D. Approximately 402 sq m (4,327 sq ft). wimbledonlettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 7650

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KNIGHTFRANK POWERSUP Kris Ericsson and Louise O’Driscoll are getting ready to welcome the public to Knight Frank’s new office dedicated to properties in Battersea and Nine Elms, they tell Jenny Knight

he new office in Queenstown Road, Battersea, will open in the autumn and is ideally placed for property hunters looking for new apartments surrounding Battersea Power Station, in the exciting developments within Nine Elms, or for the charm of a period family home or apartments near Battersea Park. Kris, sales manager, says: “The area will become an ultra-modern, exciting destination in central London offering 20,000 new homes, 25,000 new jobs, new schools, parks, culture and the arts. Two new underground stations are also opening at Nine Elms. “Each new development wants to beat everyone else with gyms, saunas, pools and parks and because of the size of these developments the service charge is shared, bringing the charges right down. For example Battersea Power station will deliver 4,500 units.” Kris is Swedish and grew up in Spain before coming to university in England. He has a Masters in Real Estate Finance from Cass Business School, speaks three languages fluently and lives on the riverside in Putney with his wife and six-month old son. He has spent the last six years working from Knight Frank’s riverside office selling homes in Battersea and Nine Elms.

“It’s a good commercial decision to open an office so close to Nine Elms and we have already had a good response from residents. ‘A new Knight Frank office is like the arrival of a new Waitrose – the brand says something about the area’, one of our clients told us. “At Nine Elms people will buy into a lifestyle. It will be a green zone with limited parking and good public transport. Each developer is committed to creating a park as part of the plan. Initially investors lead the process but once they are in and out, the buyers and renters will be led by young professionals and couples, and then as schools and new amenities arrive, families will join them.” Louise O’Driscoll, the new lettings manager, who is married with an 18-month-old son, adds: “This is a wonderful new challenge and the new office is an exciting development. From a client’s point of view Knight Frank can offer a global reach with our websites in more

than 15 different languages. “We have a dedicated corporate service department ready to look after the many large corporate companies who have all sorts of rental requirements for their employees. We also have Knight Frank Finance, Knight Frank Interiors plus block management, as well as property management. We can definitely offer a ‘one-stop-shop’ service. We pride ourselves on being a trusted agent and can advise everyone on many aspects of buying, investing, letting or renting properties.” Louise has worked in lettings for more than 12 years, after starting in an independent agency in her home town of Aylesbury, Bucks, before moving to London in 2006, where she worked for a couple of agents before joining Knight Frank in January 2012. Louise successfully managed the St Johns Wood lettings team up until her maternity leave.

It’s a good commercial decision to open an office so close to Nine Elms and we have already had a good response from residents Kris Ericsson

AUSTOBATTERSEA Toby Morgan-Grenville, who started his working life in Australia in 2012, gaining vital experience before moving back over to the UK, is joining Knight Frank’s new office in Battersea. For the past few years he has been in London lettings, covering the Knightsbridge, South Kensington and Chelsea areas with great success. According to Louise O’Driscoll Associate, Lettings Manager at Knight Frank’s Battersea’s office, he was lured by the opportunity to expand and further his career with Knight Frank and the chance to help grow a new office.

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savills.co.uk

STUNNING GRADE II LISTED FAMILY HOME WITH UNPARALLELED VIEWS OVER CLAPHAM COMMON clapham common south side, sw4 Grade II listed ø study ø drawing room ø family room ø dining room ø kitchen ø 7 double bedrooms (5 en suite) ø utility room ø cellar ø studio ø garage ø 77ft x 51ft garden ø 501 sq m (5,395 sq ft)

Guide £4.5 million Freehold

Savills Northcote Road Alexander Dwyer adwyer@savills.com

020 3428 2222

MAGNIFICENT HOUSE WITH SOUTH-FACING GARDEN AND OFF-STREET PARKING herondale avenue, sw18 Sitting room ø family room ø dining room ø kitchen/ breakfast room ø 6 bedrooms (1 en suite) ø further family bathroom ø cellar ø conservatory ø 87ft south-facing garden ø off-street parking ø 272 sq m (2,930 sq ft) ø EPC=D

Guide £3.5 million

Savills Wandsworth Robin Chatwin rchatwin@savills.com

020 8877 1222

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BIRDHURST ROAD, SW18

ST. JOHN'S HILL GROVE, sw11

Reception room ø dining room/kitchen ø master bedroom suite ø 4 further double bedrooms ø further bathroom ø 35ft south-facing garden ø 190 sq m (2,050 sq ft) ø EPC=E

ø 2 reception rooms ø 4 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø south-west facing garden ø off-street parking ø 143 sq m (1,540 sq ft) ø EPC=F

Guide £1,499,950 Freehold

Guide £1.395 million Freehold

Savills Wandsworth sbarratt@savills.com 020 8877 1222

Savills Wandsworth rchatwin@savills.com 020 8877 1222

KELMSCOTT ROAD, SW11

BOWOOD ROAD, sw11

Reception room ø kitchen ø 3 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø roof terrace ø 94 sq m (1,008 sq ft) ø EPC=D

Reception room ø kitchen ø 2 bedrooms ø bathroom ø 19ft garden ø 68 sq m (735 sq ft) ø EPC=C

Guide £760,000 Share of Freehold

Guide £725,000 Leasehold

Savills Northcote Road dzendra@savills.com 020 3428 2222

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HEADS-UP STRONGER TOGETHER After a customer insight project John D Wood found that people want to access a full range of expertise under one roof, so they are expanding their ‘traditionally modern’ estate agency. The company is merging with Faron Sutaria and strengthening its relationship with six other associated companies – Alan de Maid, Hetheringtons, Vanet, FitzGibbon, APW Lettings and CHK Mountford. As a larger company, initially growing by a third through merging with Faron Sutaria, and through further closer collaborations, the business will have the coverage and expertise of 51 offices. John D Wood aims to enhance its innovative, bespoke and personal service to clients and customers by offering: increased branch networks, more staff with local expertise, residential development, agricultural sales, acquisitions and estate management as well as specialist departments including International Sales; Interior Consultants; Chartered Surveyors Now in its 10th year, The Luxury Property Show has established itself as a and Corporate Relocation. Last year Faron Sutaria and John key event for house hunters and investors, keen to find out about the latest D Wood combined, sold or let nine properties every day. properties for sale or seek first-hand advice from investment and currency professionals. Taking place on Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October 15 at Victoria House in London between Russell Square and Holborn underground stations, visitors can discover a wide range of properties in some of the Brits’ favourite locations such as France, Spain, Portugal, the Caribbean and USA or join the many seminars sponsored by Rightmove Overseas. Eddie Sikora, Director of The Luxury Property Show comments: “This year’s For homeowners keen to entice a buyer in show will see about 50 exhibitors from a diverse range of countries showcasing what appears to be a more competitive a unique mixture of properties such as the historic Hamilton Grand in St Andrews, market, a survey has tracked exactly Scotland – the ‘home of golf’ exhibiting in the UK for the first time; a castle in Perugia, what prospective buyers are looking Italy, and a landmark scheme which just launched in the UNESCO World Heritage site for. of Stonetown in Zanzibar called Stonetown Village.” Before a house viewing they were Other show highlights include contemporary villas in Portugal, swanky apartments fitted with a camera that tracked their in New York, romantic getaways in Italy and France as well as sunny retreats in the eye movements to see exactly what Caribbean. Complementing the properties on show will be property related services, they looked for in a new home. interior design, gardening and audio visual companies. Storage space seemed to be a popular requirement as many of the participants opened cupboards; they also looked at Change Up supports business start-ups, helping ceilings – to check the height; vulnerable people from the community or prison, and period features were an to successfully harness their business ideas. eye-catcher. One project is to support Abraham Habte Mostly, however, they Michael who runs Bouquets & Beans, a startlooked out of the windows up business selling flowers, and signature to check the view and coffees. He aims to, in time, help people the neighbourhood. The involved in crime, make better decisions by survey carried out by mentoring them through an employment Vileda, the cleaning setting. products business, Winkworth is a supporter and said that results sponsor of Change Up. Abraham is should encourage a great example of their work. Now sellers to keep their 28, he was a promising schoolboy windows spotless. footballer but after his father died he

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FUNOFTHEFAIR The popular Bellevue Road Summer Fair was back on Sunday, September 4, providing a day of family fun and showcasing Bellevue Road’s impressive and diverse selection of independent businesses. Closed to traffic for the day, the streets’ residents and visitors enjoyed a packed programme of events from 11am to 5pm. Highlights included a dog show, falconry display and a petting zoo on Wandsworth Common. There was live music and stalls lining the street selling food and drink, clothing, jewellery, toys, homeware, accessories and antiques as well as children’s attractions. “We were thrilled to be the main sponsor of the Bellevue Road summer fair for the second year running and in conjunction with the celebrations of our 10-year anniversary on Wandsworth Common. The day was a great success and we thank all of those who helped support the event and look forward to it returning next year – hopefully bigger and better!” says Sam Sproston.

WORD ON THE STREET WHAT ARE YOUR MARKET FORECASTS FOR THE AUTUMN TERM?

MATT SMITH KNIGHT FRANK RIVERSIDE

NEWOFFICE Petermans are so confident in the future of London’s property market that they are opening a flagship office in West Dulwich on October 3. The new office couldn’t be in a more prime position – close by Dulwich College and Dulwich Picture Gallery and good local amenities including boutique shops, the Dulwich Trader, Dulwich Books and eateries including Gastronomica, Café Rouge and the Time Out awardwinning Rosendale gastropub. There are also many high achieving schools within this catchment area such as Alleyn’s School, James Allen’s Girls’ School (Jags), the Dulwich Hamlet Junior School and Kingsdale Foundation School. As an independent agency, established in 1962 by brothers Sidney and Warner Peterman and now run by cousins Howard Peterman and Wendy Peterman, who have grown up within the property industry, Petermans offer a bespoke service – tailored to your specific needs without having to follow the corporate image company rules. Call 0203 319 3900 or drop in.

Autumn on the river Thames is expected to be busy with a weak pound, the adjusted pricing of many properties, the looming US election and hopefully an increasingly clear idea of what Brexit will actually mean. SDLT will still be the crouching tiger amidst the jungle of the referendum that the market has forgotten about, but price adjustments downwards, lack of stock and pent up demand will help with this.

PATRICK RAMPTON RAMPTON BASELEY

People are now back at their desks and back in the market. There’s no denying that the referendum was a truly significant political event but it’s effects will not really felt for at least two to five years. Most buyers and sellers put their movements on hold for six months in the run up to it and the majority just seemed to give up. However, we think that they’re now back and keen to get on with their lives. The froth has come off the market (if there was any left) and buyer numbers are probably slightly reduced, and prices are off about 5% (over-supply and under-demand), but round here the market is moving again – it always does.

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LOCALS HELPING LOCALS.

SOUTH LONDON’S LEADING INDEPENDENT ESTATE AGENT. Jacksons is South London’s leading independent estate agent. We’re proud that what we’ve achieved over the past 21 years is down to a home-grown passion for South London. It’s where we’re from and it’s where we’ve grown our network of 11 offices. We’d be delighted to share our knowledge and passion to help you make South London your home. We use our independence to treat every client as an individual, always making sure that your property needs are understood, so contact Jacksons’ sales or lettings teams today and experience a personal approach to property.

www.jacksonsestateagents.com

BALHAM 020 8675 6565

BATTERSEA 020 7924 2255

DULWICH 020 8875 7999

CLAPHAM 020 8875 7995

EARLSFIELD 020 8971 7070

CLAPHAM COMMON 020 7924 8955

STREATHAM 020 8677 9900

TOOTING 020 8767 0522 WANDSWORTH 020 8875 8899 WANDSWORTH COMMON 020 8672 9077

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BRIARWOOD ROAD, SW4

4 BEDROOMS, SEMI DETACHED, HEART OF ABBEVILLE VILLAGE CONTACT: CLAPHAM 020 8875 7995

| www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Clapham

ÂŁ1,500,000

THE PROPERTY A quite outstanding and particularly wide, semi detached property which has undergone a complete redesign and refurbishment by the current owner, delivering one of the most stylish and expertly finished properties in the area. Set back from an exceedingly quiet road with off street parking for at least one car. The entrance lobby leads onto an open plan reception room which in turn leads into a bright and well designed kitchen/dining/family room with full width bi-folding doors onto the larger than average garden. The first floor accommodation is comprised of three equally stylishly furnished double bedrooms and a spacious, well fitted family bathroom. The converted loft space is noted for being a full width mansard extension and is where the largest bedroom of all is situated. A larger than average Juliet balcony enhances the light and airy feel of the room and offers beautiful views across the gardens.

THE AREA Briarwood Road is a popular residential road in Abbeville Village, making it convenient for the array of bespoke independent shops on Abbeville Road plus a number of other established brands including coffee shops and supermarkets. Clapham Common underground station is less 0.4 miles away.

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WHATELEY ROAD, SE22

3 BEDROOM HOME, IN THE HEART OF EAST DULWICH, SOUTH FACING GARDEN CONTACT: DULWICH 020 8875 7999

| www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Dulwich

£949,950

Set in a central East Dulwich location is this stunning three bedroom home that has been beautifully maintained by the current owners to exacting standards offering an intuitive layout ideal for a family. Ground floor accommodation comprises: a large double reception room, kitchen/breakfast room with French doors leading out to the South facing garden. To the first floor is: a master bedroom, two further double bedrooms and family bathroom.

HYDETHORPE ROAD, SW12

HYDEFARM ESTATE, 5 BEDROOMS, IMMACULATE CONDITION CONTACT: BALHAM 020 8675 6565

| www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Balham

£3,700 PER MONTH

An outstanding five bedroom house offered in immaculate condition throughout, located in the popular Hydefarm conservation area. Boasting a bright reception room with period features, an open plan kitchen breakfast room with sliding doors leading onto a well kept private garden, four double bedrooms, an office/study room and two bathrooms (one en-suite).

BALHAM 020 8675 6565

BATTERSEA 020 7924 2255

DULWICH 020 8875 7999 TOOTING 020 8767 0522

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CLAPHAM 020 8875 7995

EARLSFIELD 020 8971 7070

WANDSWORTH 020 8875 8899

CLAPHAM COMMON 020 7924 8955

STREATHAM 020 8677 9900

WANDSWORTH COMMON 020 8672 9077

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BRADLEY MEWS, SW17

3 BEDROOMS, SECLUDED FAMILY HOME, BELLEVUE VILLAGE CONTACT: WANDSWORTH COMMON 020 8672 9077

| www.jacksonsestateagents.com/WandsworthCommon

ÂŁ1,450,000

THE PROPERTY Situated in a gated courtyard immediately behind Bellevue Road, this large corner house has been superbly updated and enhanced by the current owners. Those seeking an exceptionally private setting will be delighted by the beautiful walled rear garden. Formally a four bedroom house and measuring in excess of 1,500 square feet, the current configuration provides three double bedrooms plus a dressing room to the master bedroom which also benefits from a large en-suite shower room. The family bathroom is also exceedingly spacious. The ground floor has a partly open plan reception and kitchen while still having sufficient separateness to allow rooms to be used independently. In addition there is a ground floor cloakroom/W.C. plus garage which doubles as a utility room/play room.

THE AREA Bellevue Road is the main attraction of Bellevue Village with a mix of independent stores, coffee shops and restaurants including Michelin starred, Chez Bruce. The mainline station is less than 200 metres away whilst the beautiful green acres of Wandsworth Common are literally over the road.

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FRANCHE COURT ROAD, SW17

3 BEDROOMS, FULLY EXTENDED, VICTORIAN HOME CONTACT: EARLSFIELD 020 8971 7070

| www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Earlsfield

£925,000

An attractive Victorian house which has been fully extended into the loft and the side return creating a wonderful family home whilst retaining a wealth of original period features. Accommodation comprises; entrance hall, reception room, fantastic kitchen/dining room, three double bedrooms, modern family bathroom on the first floor and second bathroom servicing the top bedroom.

SUNNYHILL ROAD, SW16

EXQUISITE HOME, 4 BEDROOMS, IMPECCABLY DESIGNED CONTACT: STREATHAM 020 8677 9900

| www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Streatham

£3,250 PER MONTH

A truly stunning four bedroom house which has been impeccably designed by a Grand Designs finalist architect. Teeming with luxury fixtures and fittings, this exquisite property further comprises a spacious reception room, a fabulous bespoke kitchen with dining area, study, two fully tiled bathrooms with underfloor heating, double height atrium and an impressive 82 x 17 sq. ft. private garden.

BALHAM 020 8675 6565

BATTERSEA 020 7924 2255

DULWICH 020 8875 7999 TOOTING 020 8767 0522

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CLAPHAM 020 8875 7995

EARLSFIELD 020 8971 7070

WANDSWORTH 020 8875 8899

CLAPHAM COMMON 020 7924 8955

STREATHAM 020 8677 9900

WANDSWORTH COMMON 020 8672 9077

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THE KEY TO 21 YEARS OF SUCCESS IS YOU. 21 YEARS OF PROPERTY WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH. Jacksons is South London’s local property expert. Over the past 21 years we’ve been part of our local communities and supported them as they’ve developed and grown, proud in the knowledge that we’ve continued to bring buyers and sellers, landlords and tenants, together with an experienced, proactive and friendly service - and always with a personal touch. We live, breathe and love South London and are proud to call it our home. At Jacksons we make time to understand your particular property requirements, so contact Jacksons’ sales or lettings teams today and experience a personal approach to property.

www.jacksonsestateagents.com

BALHAM 020 8675 6565

BATTERSEA 020 7924 2255

DULWICH 020 8875 7999

CLAPHAM 020 8875 7995

EARLSFIELD 020 8971 7070

CLAPHAM COMMON 020 7924 8955

STREATHAM 020 8677 9900

TOOTING 020 8767 0522 WANDSWORTH 020 8875 8899 WANDSWORTH COMMON 020 8672 9077

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SABINE ROAD, SW11

3 BEDROOM, COTTAGE, SHAFTESBURY ESTATE CONTACT: BATTERSEA 020 7924 2255

| www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Battersea

ÂŁ1,100,000

THE PROPERTY A beautifully presented three double bedroom Shaftesbury Cottage on Sabine Road, amassing 1156 sq ft. The internal layout comprises on the ground floor: a spacious double reception room including; solid wood flooring, plantation shutters to the windows, feature fireplace and bespoke alcove storage. Extended modern kitchen/dining room with fitted kitchen units, integrated appliances and granite work tops. Finally, French doors opening out to a well proportioned South facing family garden. On the first floor: you will find a larger than average master bedroom including; fitted wardrobes and bay window. Second double bedroom; again with fitted wardrobes and South facing window. Generous size and fully tiled family bathroom including bath, W.C., free standing shower cubicle and basin. Finally, stairs leading to the recently converted loft room, where you benefit from a large double bedroom with en-suite shower room, Velux windows and ample eaves storage space.

THE AREA Sabine Road is one of the Shaftesbury Estateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier roads being enviously located for easy access to Clapham Junction station (0.6miles) and within close proximity to the bars, restaurants and shopping available at Clapham Junction and the vibrant Northcote Road.

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BATTERSEA BRIDGE ROAD, SW11

3 BEDROOMS, PRIVATE GARDEN, CLOSE TO BATTERSEA PARK CONTACT: BATTERSEA 020 7924 2255

| www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Battersea

£880,000

A beautifully presented, three double bedroom garden flat moments from Battersea Park. Situated on Battersea Bridge Road and amassing 1000sq ft of internal living accommodation, the property is presented in the highest order and boasts a stylish decor throughout. The property also benefits from being sold with a share of the freehold.

CARGILL ROAD, SW18

3 BEDROOMS, MAISONETTE, PRIVATE GARDEN CONTACT: EARLSFIELD 020 8971 7070

£2300

| www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Earlsfield

PER MONTH

An exceptional first floor split level period maisonette with private rear garden located on the highly desirable Cargill Road. Offered to the market in immaculate condition throughout the property comprises a reception room with feature fireplace, an impressive kitchen/breakfast room ideal for entertaining, three spacious double bedrooms, two beautifully fitted modern bathroom suites and a well kept private rear garden.

BALHAM 020 8675 6565

BATTERSEA 020 7924 2255

DULWICH 020 8875 7999 TOOTING 020 8767 0522

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CLAPHAM 020 8875 7995

EARLSFIELD 020 8971 7070

WANDSWORTH 020 8875 8899

CLAPHAM COMMON 020 7924 8955

STREATHAM 020 8677 9900

WANDSWORTH COMMON 020 8672 9077

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BURNTWOOD LANE, SW17

4 BEDROOMS, COMPLETELY RENOVATED, RETAINING WEALTH OF FEATURES CONTACT: EARLSFIELD 020 8971 7070

| www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Earlsfield

ÂŁ989,950

THE PROPERTY A charming four bedroom mid terrace Victorian house which has been completely renovated by the current owners to a high standard. The property has been extended into the loft and the side return creating a great family home whilst retaining a wealth of original period features. Accommodation comprises; entrance hall, elegant double reception room, fantastic kitchen/dining room offering a wonderful entertaining space with double doors leading to a 47 ft South facing rear garden, extremely useful cellar, four double bedrooms, the master bedroom benefiting from an en suite bathroom and spacious modern family bathroom on the first floor. Every room benefits from high ceilings, an abundance of light and from being tastefully decorated throughout. The property also has the added benefits of the potential to extend further at the rear (STPP).

THE AREA The property is situated on a sought after residential road offering easy access to Earlsfield mainline railway station, Tooting Broadway underground station and Garratt Laneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s array of amenities. The green open spaces of Wandsworth Common are also close by.

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DARRELL ROAD, SE22

MID TERRACE, 3 BEDROOMS, POPULAR LOCATION CONTACT: DULWICH 020 8875 7999

| www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Dulwich

£850,000

A three bedroom Victorian mid terraced house that has been renovated to a high standard by the current owners and offers further scope for a loft conversion and kitchen extension (STPP). This home is situated in the heart of East Dulwich and is being sold chain free. The property is also well located for primary and secondary schools including private, state and academy.

WIMBLEDON PARK ROAD, SW18

2 BEDROOMS, SPLIT LEVEL, IN HEART OF SOUTHFIELDS CONTACT: WANDSWORTH 020 8875 8899

| www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Wandsworth

£1,950 PER MONTH

A stunning two bedroom split level loft apartment situated in the heart of Southfields . Located on the top floor is the master bedroom with en suite and to the mezzanine level you have a study/spare room and a utility room. Downstairs there is a large reception room, fully integrated kitchen and a further bedroom with shower room. Further benefits include a beautiful feature window, triple storey cathedral ceiling and allocated parking.

BALHAM 020 8675 6565

BATTERSEA 020 7924 2255

DULWICH 020 8875 7999 TOOTING 020 8767 0522

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CLAPHAM 020 8875 7995

EARLSFIELD 020 8971 7070

WANDSWORTH 020 8875 8899

CLAPHAM COMMON 020 7924 8955

STREATHAM 020 8677 9900

WANDSWORTH COMMON 020 8672 9077

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BRUDENELL ROAD, SW17

4 BEDROOMS, BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED, POPULAR LOCATION CONTACT: TOOTING 020 8767 0522

| www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Tooting

ÂŁ955,000

THE PROPERTY This well located and beautifully presented period house offers stylish and attractive accommodation over three floors. The full width kitchen/dining room is particularly impressive and leads on to a private garden through concertina doors. A large double reception room makes up the remaining ground floor living space. On the middle floor there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. There is a superb master suite on the top floor with a large master bedroom, en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe/dressing room.

THE AREA Brudenell Road is in a popular Tooting Bec location close to both Tooting Bec underground station and Tooting Bec common. The Broadway with its many excellent restaurants and shops is also nearby.

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ROSTELLA ROAD, SW17

4 BEDROOMS, COMPLETE RENOVATION, IN EXCESS OF 1250 SQ FT CONTACT: EARLSFIELD 020 8971 7070

| www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Earlsfield

£825,000

A four bedroom Victorian mid terrace house with 1270 sq. ft. of internal space which has been completely renovated to a very high standard on Rostella Road. The property has been extended into the loft and fully extended at the rear creating a wonderful family home whilst retaining a wealth of original period features. Rostella Road is a quiet and pretty residential street.

FRANCIS HOUSE, ELTRINGHAM STREET, SW18

POPULAR DEVELOPMENT, 2 BEDROOMS, PRIVATE BALCONY CONTACT: WANDSWORTH 020 8875 8899

| www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Wandsworth

£2000 PER MONTH

Located within this truly exceptional development is this beautiful two bedroom apartment. The accommodation comprises two double bedrooms, two newly fitted bathrooms, reception room, a high quality fitted kitchen, a private balcony and an allocated parking space.

BALHAM 020 8675 6565

BATTERSEA 020 7924 2255

DULWICH 020 8875 7999 TOOTING 020 8767 0522

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CLAPHAM 020 8875 7995

EARLSFIELD 020 8971 7070

WANDSWORTH 020 8875 8899

CLAPHAM COMMON 020 7924 8955

STREATHAM 020 8677 9900

WANDSWORTH COMMON 020 8672 9077

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GARDENERS’ DELIGHT

A vast secret garden was the clincher when Abigail and Ross Millard bought their twobedroom flat in a period house in Stockwell – but gangs of friends were needed to tame the garden, Jenny Knight hears

nstead of being one of the flat’s greatest assets, as it is now, the 400 square metre garden had been putting buyers off. It hadn’t been touched for 20 years and eight foot high brambles covered everything. Abigail explains: “Ross was moving from Cornwall and was going to miss his rural surrounds and so I persuaded him I could find a home in London which didn’t feel very urban. This was the one. From both sides of the flat the view is beautiful: trees, a church spire, and well-kept gardens. They moved into the flat occupying the top floor of a double-fronted, late Regency, early Victorian Grade II listed house, in October 2010. The flat needed a cosmetic overhaul and the Millards created a new bathroom. She says: “A window had been covered with chipboard and a shower and loo attached to the boarding – certainly not ideal and the first thing to go.” Doing the work on the flat and reinstating period details like architraves and ceiling roses took them into the next year, but by April 2011 they started to tackle the garden, clearing it back to earth and then seeding it with grass and creating a rose garden. “We couldn’t get heavy machinery in, so we used shovels, mattocks, pick axes and forks and used our old car as a skip on wheels, driving down to the recycling centre every night. “Under the brambles we found a huge fallen tree, rubble from a wall that had collapsed, used gas canisters and old washing machines.” Working flat out in all their spare time for months, they thought it would be more sociable to invite friends. The result was ‘labour exchange’ – inviting friends over for a barbecue in return for a couple of hours slaving in the garden. “We plied them with drinks and sausages. It was amazing how many friends showed up and were keen to get their hands dirty and enjoy hard manual work.” Abigail, who works in environmental investment, and Ross, a naval architect, are both keen ecologists and replanted the garden with indigenous species. Some smaller fallen trees were kept so that stag beetle larvae could hatch out. Now they have two children and plan to leave their lovely garden, complete with play area and summerhouse, for a bigger home.

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Groveway, Stockwell, SW9, £875,000, Knight Frank 020 3468 4145

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stunning and unusually wide semi-detached house with a large garden and off-street parking â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an ideal family home. It retains many period details and the high ceilings and plentiful light add to the joys of this four-bedroom house with two bathrooms and two stylish reception rooms. On the ground floor the front-facing sitting room has a beautiful and detailed bay window and an enormous kitchen/ family room. The kitchen area features an extensive modern range of kitchen units and a large island unit and looks over the dining area with wide French windows to the garden. Off the kitchen, the adjacent utility room is neatly tucked away and there is also a bright studio room, which might also serve as a study. Under the kitchen, there is a useful storage cellar. The back garden is nearly 100 foot long and gets direct sun all day. It is laid mainly to lawn with floral borders with seating areas at both ends. A side passage leads to the front where there is off-street parking for at least two cars and privacy foliage. This house is situated just to the south of the open spaces of Wandsworth Common and the specialist shops and restaurants of Bellevue Road and faces the much sought after Finton House School. The road has a variety of architectural styles and is conveniently placed for the transport facilities of Wandsworth Common mainline Station and Tooting Bec Underground, which are both within easy walking distance. Trinity Road, SW17, ÂŁ2,150,000, Carter Jonas 020 8767 7711

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et within the West Square Conservation Area this Grade II listed Georgian house has been beautifully restored. There are two bedrooms and two bathrooms – with the potential to create a third bedroom. Entry to the house is via a raised ground floor into a dual aspect dining space and kitchen, which is fully fitted, with an integrated fridge freezer, stove oven, microwave, washing machine and a sink beneath the window with an ‘Insinkerator.’ A boiler is fitted neatly into a cupboard to the left, for easy access and maintenance. To the rear of this level is the family bathroom. The master bedroom is on the lower ground floor at the front of the house with plenty of fitted wardrobe space and a sash window looking out to the front void. Bedroom two is perfect for guests or young ones and looks out onto the patio space, which can be accessed via a door from the study. Outside is a peaceful area, ideal for retreating for a glass of wine throughout the summer months. Lastly, on the third and top floor is a beautifully presented dual aspect reception, with panelled walls, oak floors, two fireplaces with alcove fitted storage either side and shutters to each sash window. This makes a perfect entertaining space to enjoy with friends and family. There would be plenty of room to install a partition wall here to create a third bedroom on this floor and the vendor has offered to do so, subject to agreement, between exchange of contracts and completion. King Edward Walk, SE1 £1,275,000, Winkworth Kennington 020 7587 0600

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his imposing and handsome double-fronted house, with three reception rooms and five bedrooms, also has a sensational south-facing garden. This period property really does ooze charm and is exceptionally light, thanks to the many large and original sash windows. The reception rooms on the raised ground floor provide for formal entertaining, with elegant, high ceilings, fireplaces and views over the magnificent garden. The kitchen/breakfast room, compete with Aga and the family room have direct access via French doors to the garden. The plentiful accommodation is ideal for the needs of a growing family, with five bedrooms over two floors, a family bathroom and a shower room. In addition there is a sun room, utility room and store room. The garden is particularly splendid, extending to some 171 feet and currently home to a replica, life-size cow. It also backs onto St Michael’s Church Fields, adding to the impression that the house is in the country rather than London. There is plenty of off-street parking to the front of the property, with a carriage driveway. Melrose Road is a pretty, tree-lined road within walking distance of Southfields Underground and excellent local shops, including M&S and the fantastic French deli, Chanteroy.. There are also good schools in the area including St Michael’s CE school, which has been rated ‘Outstanding’. Melrose Road, London SW18, £3,250,000, Savills 020 8780 9900

OOZING CHARM

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NEWHOMES UPDATE From modern mews to elegant conversions to striking contemporary homes, Chris Lewis, Head of Savills Northcote Road, highlights exciting developments in south west London

his is always an exciting time of year, with many launches of new phases or whole developments, and there’s a fabulous selection in and around south west London. Savills has recently launched three stunning new completed mews houses in Battersea Square Mews, each designed to create generous, lightfilled spaces with floor to ceiling windows. Designed by Tigg Coll Architects and developed by Chameleon London, the houses have been built to an exceptionally high standard and each with their own individual character. They are set in the village-like Battersea Square, with Gordon Ramsay’s London House just around the corner, as well as a medley of other shops and restaurants at arms reach. We also have another Battersea mews, Bakery Place, comprising stunning mews houses and apartments converted from the original 19th Century bakery buildings. Tucked away behind Battersea Library, there remain deep scores in the brickwork on Lavender Walk, which were allegedly made by children’s pennies as they waited outside for their bread. The old buildings have been transformed into fantastically spacious and contemporary properties, blending the historical features with modern additions such as lightweight steel stairs and double height top-lit spaces. Also recently launched are the two new developments on Bolingbroke Grove, moments from the shops and restaurants of Northcote Road and the lovely open space of Wandsworth Common. With nine striking three and four-bedroom contemporary houses in Bolingbroke Terrace and the seven urban styled apartments with the Bauhaus inspired exterior of Searcy House, these architecturally designed properties have Battersea Square Mews, Battersea, SW11. These stunning mews so much to offer. Both developments have also been built to houses are tucked away off the village-like Battersea Square, just a high environmental standard, using the latest sustainable set back from the Thames and a short walk from Chelsea across technology and embracing all the advantages of low carbon the river. The houses have been built to a meticulous standard, footprint living. each with stunning floor to ceiling windows and their own individual character. The houses have four or five bedrooms, and, unlike the many traditional Victorian homes in the area, they offer accommodation on an uncompromised grand scale. Prices from £2.55m. Savills Residential Sales 020 3430 6926. www.savills.co.uk/development-showcase/ national-new-homes-and-developments/london/west-and-south-westlondon/battersea-square-mews.aspx

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PARKYOURSELFHERE

TECHNICAL MARVEL

Nine new terraced houses arranged in a crescent shape around landscaped gardens designed by Diarmuid Gavin are wowing Raynes This stunning, new, detached six-bedroom house will make Park The four storey houses – known collectively as Park – have technophiles’ hearts sing, thanks to the glorious gadgets. communal gardens, private patios and roof terraces, combining the The house has climate controlled air conditioning and under floor comfort and privacy of a traditional home with the high-standards heating throughout, plus a security system, system, Lutron lighting, of a new development. Wiring for Sky Plus, BT and wifi. The development is environmentally friendly and comes with off This house offers some 5,400 sq feet of well-designed street parking. Unusually the developers kept the locals in the loop accommodation, with six bedrooms, six bathrooms and five reception and employed two local businesses to decorate the houses: Two rooms. The spacious hall leads to the living room with fireplace and then Sisters interior design company from Wimbledon and a oneto the rear to the huge bespoke kitchen/family room with Miele appliances woman business nearby to create all curtains and blinds. and bi-fold doors to the garden. A sculptural curved glass staircase leads All the houses have open-plan kitchen/dining rooms to the lower ground floor, which has great ceiling heights with a large family/ leading through to the private patio gardens. The third floor games room, cinema with surround sound, air-conditioned gym, steam room is devoted to a luxurious master bedroom with an en suite and shower. The master bedroom has a bespoke walk-in dressing room and bathroom. There are two additional double bedrooms and bathroom with Juliet balcony. There are five further bedrooms on the first and a family bathroom, as well as a fourth room that could be second floors, three with en suite bathrooms and one with a dressing room. used as a bedroom, hobby room or study. The decked The garden has been landscaped with large paved terrace, lawn and roof terraces have local rooftop views – ideal for enjoying flowerbeds, with an irrigation system. a glass of wine on a summer’s evening. Park, Raynes Park, SW20, £1,050,000 to £1,175,000 Foxtons 020 7973 2020

Lancaster Gardens, Wimbledon Village, SW19, £5,950,000, Knight Frank 020 846 0026

CALLINGDEVELOPERS An opportunity to develop a site to build seven flats will also restore an attractive Victorian terrace damaged during the Second World War. Designs have been drawn up to replicate the original Italianate Villa that collapsed after bombing with seven brand new flats housed in a building that will match its neighbours. The site is a seven-minute walk from the centre of Forest Hill and the station and would be an ideal place for a luxury flat for City workers and people travelling into Canary Wharf. The proposals are for a one-bedroom flat, five two-bedroom flats and one three-bedroom flat on the third floor. They are designed to provide easy, modern living with open plan kitchens and living spaces. The flats on the 3rd and 4th floors both have a large private south-facing terrace, while the lower ground floor flat and the upper ground floor flats have direct access to the garden. Westwood Park, Forest Hill, SE23, £1.9m, Roy Brooks 020 8299 3021

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Quintessentially Surrey, Wonderfully Well Connected For over 35 years, an Octagon home has been characterised by a combination of quintessential quality and an enviable, well connected location. Burford Place is a prime example. Set within 5.5 acres of mature secluded grounds and located on the Surrey/Hampshire border, this elegant new family home offers luxurious countryside living. Accommodation includes 5 reception rooms as well as a cinema room, 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and a detached triple garage. The house is set back behind electric gates with a sweeping main drive and beautiful grounds, ideal for a pony paddock and stables with additional storage barn, if desired. Planning Permission has also been granted for the current lodge house to be converted into a staff/guest cottage. Pickets Hill is within 5 miles of the A3, to the west of Haslemere and to the south of Farnham. There is a choice of mainline train stations at Liphook, Haslemere, Bentley and Farnham, with regular services into London Waterloo taking approximately 1 hour.

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THESMOKE An extremely impressive semi-detached Victorian house in the ‘Nightingale Triangle’, Wandsworth. Split over four levels, this family house in Calbourne Road has been completely refurbished and almost entirely rebuilt by the current owners. Rampton Baseley 020 8012 3354

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Favourite open space in London? The Duck Pond at Kensington Gardens. What do you consider your greatest achievement? Setting up and hosting my first supper club for 40 people with a friend. Utterly knackering but an amazing experience.

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Tell us something that would surprise people about you. I make pretty good Mars Bar cakes – you can’t stop at just one!

What did you want to be when you were growing up? A ballerina (it didn’t work out – I’ve never been very good at dancing).

Who would you like to stuck in a lift with? Channing Tatum and Ryan Gosling. What is your guiltiest pleasure? American reality TV – such rubbish, but very addictive!

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WANDSWORTH ARTISTS’ OPEN HOUSE

SAT 1 OCT – SUN 2 OCT AND SAT 8 OCT – SUN 9 OCT Take a look into the world of more than 100 artists and makers working in a wide range of discipline in studios, garden sheds and front rooms. Demonstrations of special techniques and hands-on making activities for all the family. www.wandsworthart.com

Aside from property what’s your most expensive purchase? My car.

What is top of your bucket list? Learning to waterski!

LAMBETH OPEN

Artists and crafts people will be opening their studio and work spaces to the public to showcase a fantastic range of creative talent and to reveal the various art spaces too often hidden in our neighbourhoods. Doors will be open from 10am to 6pm. Free admission.

What and where was your first London home? Wandsworth.

What is your most treasured possession? My late grandmother’s eternity ring.

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Where do you live? Wandsworth.

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MONEYMATTERS

MONEYTIP

In recent times, we have seen some of the lowest mortgage rates ever launched by lenders. We have already seen 2-year fixes dip under 1% and longer term deal, notably 5-year fixes, under 2%. While I have no crystal ball, there was something called the Term Funding Scheme by the Bank of England that makes me suspect rates, fixed rates in particular, may go lower if not by much. This scheme has given lenders new access to cheap funds. It could be argued that without this, we may not have seen cheaper loans as lenders are already feeling the squeeze on profitability. Whether buying or refinancing, it is a great time for borrowers. I expect to see some mortgage ‘sales’ hit the high street as lenders try to hit their 2016 targets and build up a good pipeline for 2017. However, It is important to plan ahead. While five-year fixes look very competitive, it is important not to fix for longer than you are absolutely sure about or you will face a hefty early repayment charge to exit the deal before the end of the fixed term. Tenyear fixes tend to be too long a commitment for most. Gareth Lowman, SPF Private Clients

18% £32.80

The amount of income the average first-time buyer spends on mortgage repayments

he AA has entered the mortgage market and is offering to its roadside assistance members a mortgage MOT to see if they could do better with one of its products, having already found that the average motorist has been on the same loan for five years. The bad news for drivers is that many of its rates are higher than elsewhere, although for a four-year fixed-rate deal it is the cheapest. The rate is 2.48 percent for borrowers with a 40 percent deposit. The market for four-year fixes is quite limited, so there is not a lot of competition, but for those caught between planning either two or five years ahead – where the fixed rate environment is packed with deals – the AA might be just the organisation to rescue you.

The monthly amount saved after the Bank’s interest rate cut by a borrower with a £250,000 mortgage

NUMBERCRUNCHING The amount of mortgage lending in July, the first year-onyear drop for more than a year

The number of loans made under the Help to Buy scheme, which ends in December

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CURRENTBESTBUY MORTGAGES

Fixed Rates

Source: SPF Private Clients Lender

Rate

Until

Reversionary Rate

APR

Max. LTV

HLC

ERC

Product Fee

Exit Fee

Notes

HSBC Bank

0.99%

10/31/2018

3.94%

3.5%

65%

n/a

2%/1% until 31/10/2018. 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£249 Booking Fee £1250 Product Fee

Max £500k. Free legals for remortgages

Yorkshire BS

1.28%

10/31/2018

4.99%

4.5%

75%

n/a

2%/1% until 31/10/18. 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£130 Booking Fee £1345 Product Fee

£90

Mx £5m

Yorkshire BS

1.94%

10/31/2018

4.99%

4.6%

90%

n/a

2%/1% until 31/10/2018. 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£130 Booking Fee £1345 Product Fee

£90

Mx £500k

Platform Homeloans

1.89%

12/31/2021

4.49%

3.5%

60%

n/a

5%/4%/3%/2%/1% until 31/12/2021 £1000 overpayments per calendar month

Coventry

2.39%

12/31/2026

4.49%

3.2%

50%

n/a

5/5/3/3/3/1/1/1/1/1% until 31/12/26 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£1.5m. Free Valuation & Cashback. £90 Booking Fee £324 Free Legals for remortgages £1499 Product Fee £999 Product Fee

£125

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

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INTOTHE UNKNOWN There are a lot of ‘ifs’ – Duncan Farmer tries to look into the future

he rate on HSBC’s two-year fixed-rate mortgage is an appetising 0.99 per cent and is sure to entice a lot of borrowers, but is it a good bet? For the next two years a borrower with a £500,000 loan would be asked to repay £1,881 a month, but when the fixed deal ends late in 2018 the borrower will revert to the banks’s standard variable rate, which currently sits at 3.99 per cent. That would send their repayments up to £2,635 a month – quite a jump. Of course, at the end of the two-year deal you could switch to another, better rate. If there are any. In 2018 the financial landscape of Britain could look very different. If, as Theresa May has indicated, the timetable for leaving the European Union will start in January next year by triggering Article 50. The process of negotiating our exit is expected to take about two years, so at about this time in 2018 we will be in the thick of renegotiation and our departure from the European bloc will be a few short months away. If the predictions made by the Remain campaign in the run-up to the referendum come true, the prospects for house buyers, homeowners and borrowers could be very bleak indeed and even HSBC’s standard variable rate of 3.99 per cent will begin to look like a distant dream. In May Mr Osborne said that if Britain voted to leave the EU house prices would be 18 per cent lower by 2018 than they were before the referendum. In April, he said that the Bank of England’s monetary policy committee would have to raise interest rates after a Brexit vote because it would weaken the pound. He was right about sterling’s fall but wrong about interest rates and in fact at the time he spoke a Reuters poll that 17 of 26 economists working in the City thought a vote for Brexit could prompt the Bank to cut interest rates for the first time since the financial crisis. They were right and in fact since June most economic indicators have pointed to a stronger economy. If that continues – and some analysts fear that it won’t – then fixing your mortgage for two years could be a good idea. The alternative is to fix for longer. Chelsea building society, for example, charges 2.03 per cent, which works out at £2,127 a month. In 2021 when the deal expires the direction of the economy in a post-EU Britain might be far clearer.

A beautiful home needs a beautiful mortgage Whether you are buying your ﬁrst home, next home or need to remortgage, look no further than SPF Private Clients for specialist mortgage advice. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. There will be a fee for mortgage advice. The precise amount will depend upon your circumstances and loan amount. We estimate that the fee will be 0.67% of the amount borrowed.

Call SPF Private Clients on:

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spf.co.uk SPF Private Clients Limited (SPF) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The FCA does not regulate some forms of buy-to-let, overseas or commercial mortgages. SPF Private Clients, 25 Finsbury Circus, London EC2M 7EE.

Variable Rates Lender

Rate

Natwest (Via Selected 1.24% Intermediaries)

Until

Rev. Rate

APR

Max. LTV

HLC

ERC

Product Fee

Exit Fee

Notes

Tracker over base until 30/11/18

4.00%

3.6%

60%

n/a

1% / 0.5% until 30/11/18 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£999 Product Fee

£65

Purchase Only Mx £10m

TSB Bank

1.34%

Tracker over base until 31/10/18

3.74%

3.7%

75%

n/a

3% / 1% until 31/10/18 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£995 Product Fee

£90

Mx £1m. Purchase Only

Nationwide

1.69%

Tracker over base for 24 months

3.74%

3.6%

85%

n/a

None

£999 Product Fee

£65

Mx £750k. Free Valuation. Free Legals for remortgages

Coventry BS

1.65%

Variable rate for term

n/a

1.9%

65%

n/a

None

£999 Product Fee

£125

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

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This stunning split level conversion flat is arranged over the top two floors of a handsome Victorian house. This home provides three bedrooms, a spacious reception, modern kitchen and high ceilings throughout. The internal living area occupies 990 sq ft and the private roof terrace exceeds 12 ft.

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This tastefully decorated three bedroom home retains many period features such as fire places, elaborate cornicing and stripped wooden floors. The double reception and kitchen/diner both lead onto a well kept private garden, which provides attractive decking and an outhouse.

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Occupying 1,925 sq ft of living space across three floors is this well decorated, four bedroom family home. This property benefits from a double reception, a spacious eat in kitchen and both front and rear gardens. Situated between Wandsworth and Clapham Commons, local schools are within walking distance, as are both Clapham South and Clapham Junction stations.

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