London Property South May 2017 by TypeStart Ltd

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HOMES AND MODERN LIVING

MAY 2017

ONTHEUP New directions for new homes IT’S SHOW TIME! Chelsea’s blooming

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MOVE FASTER Sell with Knight Frank 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. KnightFrank.co.uk/Battersea

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Guide price: £995,000

Prince of Wales Mansions SW11 A well-presented top floor period flat on Prince of Wales Drive overlooking the green spaces of Battersea Park. 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room and open plan kitchen with dining area. EPC: C. Approximately 91.6 sq m (986 sq ft) Battersea@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 5936

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Warriner Gardens, Battersea Park SW11 A well-presented 2 bedroom ground floor flat with a large living area leading out to a patio. The property has recently been renovated and extended and includes 2 bathrooms one en-suite. EPC: D. Approximately 77.5 sq m (834 sq ft) Battersea@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 5936

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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: £1,225,000

Thornton Place, Clapham Common North Side SW4 Set in a magnificently restored Grade II listed building, this property benefits from uninterrupted views over Clapham Common. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, communal garden, concierge. EPC: B. Approximately 110.18 sq m (1,186 sq ft). clapham@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8022 6116

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Guide price: £4,850,000

Abbeville Road, Clapham SW4 An impressive family home with excellent living space located in the heart of Abbeville Village. 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, laundry room, garden, off-street parking for 2 cars. EPC: E. Approximately 452.09 sq m (4,866 sq ft). clapham@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8022 6116

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EDITOR Jane Stevens, a journalist who has worked for many national and regional magazines, has been a stylist, writer and editor covering a diverse range of subjects including fashion, food, travel, interiors and property. jstevens@londonpropertysouth.co.uk DESIGN & PRODUCTION TypeStart Dan Thompson 01536 418181, southpr@typestart.co.uk www.typestart.co.uk SUBSCRIPTIONS info@londonpropertysouth.co.uk HEAD OFFICE The Studio, 370 Old York Road, London SW18 1SP CONTRIBUTORS Jenny Knight is an award-winning journalist, specialising in property and education. During her long career she has written news and features for nearly every national paper. Duncan Farmer is an experienced journalist specialising in finance, business and property. Duncan writes for a wide range of newspapers including the Daily Telegraph, Sunday Times and Mail on Sunday. See his Finance report.

London Property 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 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 South cannot be responsible for unsolicited material.

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A well presented two bedroom garden flat close to Earlsfield mainline. The flat features a large open plan reception, modern fitted kitchen with doors leading to a patio garden, master bedroom with ensuite shower room, a further double bedroom and one bathroom. EPC-C

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Q&A ASKTHEEXPERT

With the tax changes, is buy to let still a good investment in the capital?

Robin Chatwin, Head of South West London Savills

Successive tax changes, as well as mortgage regulations introduced from this April, are expected to mean a fall in buy-to-let activity for mortgaged investors. The additional 3% stamp duty that came into effect in April 2016 has certainly deterred some buyers and make those who remain committed to investing more price conscious. The restriction of income tax relief on mortgage interest payments will also progressively curb the appetite of mortgaged buy-to-let investors. Savills is forecasting that over the next five years mortgaged buy-to-let activity will fall by 25%. That said, mortgage regulations and reduced tax relief on mortgage interest will not be a concern for the many buyers who are cash investors. In Battersea, for example, we recently saw a flurry of interest on a property valued at ÂŁ550,000, which had an anticipated rental yield of 4%. Despite an anticipated fall in activity, we would expect continued opportunities for investors in lower value, higher yielding markets where there is greater borrowing ability. Landlords will need to continue to be flexible in their rental expectations, however should be reassured that mainstream rents are forecast to increase by 19% over the next five years. Likewise, there is an opportunity to benefit from capital growth too; Savills forecasts values in London will grow by 11% by 2021.

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Inside NEWS & VIEWS

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Ask the Expert. Savills’ Robin Chatwin considers the effect of tax changes on the buy-to-let market

Home Front. The booming coffee culture is adding froth to the property scene, says Jenny Knight

Prime Property. An spacious, architect-designed home close to Northcote Road

The Word. Austin Thorogood reflects on the upside of upsizing

Heads-up. The George effect, an Arctic trek for charity and a short hop for the flower market boosts local jobs

Word on the Street. How will triggering Article 50 affect house prices?

Ask the Local. Michael Booth of Lauristons highlights the best of Battersea

The Profile. Sam Sproston’s perfect ten

Money Matters. Duncan Farmer says good mortgage deals can still be found

Secret Agent. Cluttons’ George Jackson-Stops revealed

Events – 5 of the best things to do around SOUTH

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The Trend. Sitting it out

Home Hot List. The ups and downs

The Project. A neglected shop transformed to the perfect house

Outdoor Living. The joys of Chelsea Flower Show and the room outside

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EXCLUSIVE. Four properties set to impress

NEW HOMES. Mani Khiroya of Fruition Properties says looking up is the innovative way to provide new homes

Home Compare. £1 million buys in town and around

South West London. Traditional and modern – five desirable homes

Robert Holmes Wimbledon. A splendid Victorian home in one of Wimbledon Village’s most favoured roads

Robert Holmes Coombe. Luxury detached houses in a private cul-de-sac

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South East London. An Edwardian classic and versatile Victorian space

A unique, classically styled Regency property with splendid far reaching elevated views towards London. Located in a quiet private road within the exclusive Coombe Estate, the property has been constructed to Avicam Homes’ unsurpassed specification in a south-east facing mature setting with a landscaped walled garden with terraces.

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Lettings Lowdown. James Somers of Marsh & Parsons East Sheen highlights the ideal tenant

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An imposing new home in Cobham

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A stunning double-fronted Georgian house in Northamptonshire

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London’s booming coﬀee culture is adding a bit of froth to the property scene as posh cafés help to haul areas up market

independent butcher and an organic he barista barometer listing market at the weekend. And that’s places where numbers of not mentioning the coffee shops. coffee shop numbers have In the 13 years I’ve been here the burgeoned in the last three years whole area has become so much shows that Streatham, Lewisham more vibrant and pacey.” and Sydenham have joined Brixton, Part of the reason for this vibrancy Clapham, Balham, Dulwich, Putney is buyers moving out from the more and Wimbledon as café hotspots. expensive Brixton, attracted not just These coffee shops where young by the coffee society but by a lot more mums, freelances and trendies meet money for their homes. Streatham, to hang out with laptop or lapdog another café while sipping a hotspot, is also latte or Americano enjoying a boost all help to attract from migrating new buyers to an buyers moving area. south of the river When people or further out from see good quality central London. cafés and Alexandra independent Attwood, manager shops moving in of Winkworth’s it is the ultimate Streatham branch, vote of confidence Wendy Peterman says: “Streatham for an area. The is undergoing shops show huge regeneration what an area’s and as a result the demographic is demographic is like and attract more changing. like-minded people to move in. We are seeing single people, The café culture league table couples and families moving to shows that Kings Cross comes out Streatham from Clapham, Balham on top with a 43% increase in coffee and Tooting as it has beautiful shops since 2013. But Sydenham, open green spaces, an ice rink, the Herne Hill and Lewisham have all longest high street in Europe and seen the number of cafés increase some fantastic restaurants, cafés, by a third in that period – and they trendy coffee shops – everything are mostly independent shops rather anybody could possibly want and than same old chains. more. I am delighted to say that Wendy Peterman, owner of Streatham is returning to it’s former Petermans estate agents in Herne glory days which is a pleasure to see Hill (and West Dulwich), says: and experience.” “We have a new bakers, a lot of Jenny Knight shops that are artisan led, a fantastic

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three-bedroom G e o r g i a n t o w n h o u s e in Camberwell has attracted more than its fair share of theatrical types over the years. Once home to the late stage and screen star Peter O’Toole, in the 1970s fashionable neighbours such as Terence Stamp and Jean Shrimpton joined him to party there. Later O’Toole sold it to the up-andcoming Ian McKellen who is currently starring in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast as Cogsworth the enchanted clock. The house is on the market for £1.35m.

HOMES

“In the 13 years I’ve been here the whole area has become so much more vibrant.”

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n exceptional architect-designed, four-bedroom, three-bathroom Victorian house located close to Northcote Road and excellent schools, ready to buy without a chain. There is potential to extend further with a basement conversion, subject to the planning consent. Leathwaite Road runs parallel to Northcote Road with its wide selection of shops, cafés and restaurants and both Wandsworth and Clapham Commons are within easy walking distance. Leathwaite Road, Battersea, SW11 Cluttons 020 3504 6890

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THE WORD

OUTOF TOWNBUY...

Austin Thorogood , Director at John Thorogood Real Estate Agency, reﬂects on an upside to upsizing

carefully, so we have many qualified buyers s a rule, John Thorogood resists the quietly waiting in the wings for the right urge to predict the market but six property to come up. months ago, when I last wrote for We’re finding vendors are reacting too. The Word, I noted that we needn’t look any Keen for their homes not to be over-exposed further afield than Stamp Duty as the main £1,950,000 in what some describe as an uncertain factor keeping a lid on prices. I argued that, Set in almost 2.5 acres of land on the market, many are returning to old-fashioned contrary to public opinion, it was a better edge of Cobham, in a rural yet convenient methods of discreet, word-of-mouth, offtime to upsize in the capital than it had been location is this 4/5 bedroom, detached market selling to ensure privacy, the best for some time. One or two eyebrows were family home in Horsley Road, Downside, price and the appropriate “serious” buyers. raised. But now statistics are emerging complete with a self-contained annexe and In essence, neither party wants their to back up my theory. I could say: “I hate wonderful views over greenbelt farmland. time wasted. So, where or to whom do to say I told you so”, but that would be a The grounds are divided into approximately they turn for that? Not to Rightmove or little white lie. And honesty, or giving honest 1.5 acres of garden, which includes a Zoopla I assure you (where the world knows advice – even when it flies in the face of a large pond and there is also a paddock of your inside-leg measurement); but to an popular viewpoint – has always been the approximately 0.8 acre. experienced local agent who understands John Thorogood way. Knight Frank Cobham 01932 809453 buyers’ requirements, has In any case, perhaps I unparalleled knowledge could be forgiven a little of the area’s housing professional satisfaction stock and a long list of when I read this week’s established relationships. industry headlines. Data The larger houses in now confirms that slower Austin Thorogood our area, despite house price growth what multi-office over the past two years Flotsam (especially for London’s high-value property) agents try telling you, most and Jetsam may have offset extra Stamp Duty charges. frequently sell to local buyers 4 Bellevue Parade, In short, you pay less overall to buy a bigger we know, who’ve had their Wandsworth Common SW17 • property then you did before, as prices have eye on a location for a flotsamandjetsamcafe.co.uk come down by more than stamp duty has while – in some cases, years. gone up. Eureka! Where? By Wandsworth Common, Any agent can list this is perfectly located beside our office So, with mortgage rates attractively on Bellevue Road. You can sit outside and properties online low (even on a five-year fixed) and the have lovely views over the common. They but matching the affordability of property at its highest for welcome pooches and prams. right people to many years, what is (or was) holding buyers them is what we do back? A reluctance to pay the taxman? Do What’s it like? It’s an independently owned best. This kind of buyers really care whether they pay a vendor, Antipodean-style café which is beautifully inconspicuous sale is as part of a rising purchase price, or the finished and extremely comfortable to enjoy solo or with friends. There are always friendly gaining in popularity Government in the form of tax? Some do, faces behind the counter and there is fast and even as I write, yes but we sense the tide is turning... service for a takeaway option. We only John Thorogood Between and around the commons, drink Flotsam coffee in our office! are concluding the Stamp Duty has well and truly bed itself sale of three houses into prices. It takes a while for that to And the food? The Huevos Rancheros Rebecca Jane that never needed to happen, particularly when the market is is divine – and super filling. There is avocado with everything so you leave confronted with changes as significant as appear on the open Higgins feeling virtuous. They also have those introduced in December 2014. But market at all, one of Knight Frank an amazing array of cakes and 30 months is ample in my opinion; and with them at a record price for cookies – my colleague Wandsworth the street. those 30 months comes pent-up demand, Lizzie is in love with their Perhaps we do have especially with spring in full swing. Stamp vegan cookie. Duty won’t stop people needing to move, something to thank Mr Osborne for after all… although it may make them search more

“I hate to say I told you so”

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Riverside One, 22 Hester Road SW11 Newly refurbished flat on the seventh floor to let A superb three double bedroom flat with two en suite bathrooms as well as a separate family bathroom, kitchen and a large bright reception room with arguably some of the best views of the River Thames and Battersea and Albert Bridge. EPC:B. In all about 2282 sq ft and 212 sq m. Available furnished

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Albion Riverside, Battersea Park SW11 Completely renovated to the highest specification, this stylish, contemporary flat, with views of the river and Chelsea Embankment is one of the most desirable flats available on the river. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, porter / concierge, swimming pool, leisure facilities, private parking. EPC: B. Approximately 136 sq m (1, 465 sq ft) Riverside@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 5934

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Montevetro, Battersea Park SW11 An exceptional opportunity to acquire one of the river's most exciting properties. The jewel in the crown of Montevetro, incorporating the top 3 floors, with triple aspect views over London. Originally two apartments and with 6 parking spaces this is a very sought after property. 5/6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, kitchen, balcony, porter / concierge. EPC: B. Approximately 420 sq m (4,521 sq ft) Riverside@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 5934

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Lloyds Wharf, Shad Thames SE1 A duplex penthouse apartment in a gated development This spacious apartment is on the top two floors of a warehouse conversion and has been renovated to exacting specification whilst retiaing many original features. Featuring 2 bedrooms, kitchen, reception/dining room, 2 bathrooms, additional cloakroom, roof terrace EPC: B. Approximately 1,404 sq. ft. (130.42 sq m). Leasehold

Guide price: £1,595,000

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Guide price: £1,650,000

Allfarthing Lane, Wandsworth SW18 A beautifully presented end of terrace Victorian family house of over 2400 sq ft. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (2 en suite), double reception room, kitchen/family room, downstairs cloakroom, utility room and cellar. EPC: E. Approximately: 228.8 sq m (2,463 sq ft). wandsworth@knightfrank.com Office: 020 7768 0994

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Guide price: £1,900,000

Swanage Road, Wandsworth SW18 A semi-detached Victorian family house with a South West facing garden located close to Wandsworth Common. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 en suite), double reception room, kitchen/dining room, utility room, cloakroom, study, cellar, garden. EPC: D. Approximately: 213.23 sq m (2,296 sq ft). wandsworth@knightfrank.com Office: 020 7768 0994

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WHATS YOUR NEXT MOVE If you are thinking of moving, please contact one of our property experts. 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. Contact us today on 020 8022 1358 to arrange a free market appraisal or visit KnightFrank.com/wimbledon.

Guide price: £2,150,000

Coombe Hill Road, Kingston KT2 A six bedroom detached house, privately located on the Coombe Estate. 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, double reception room, dining room, family room, kitchen, conservatory, utility room, sauna, garden, roof terrace, double garage, front courtyard parking. EPC: C. Approximately 385 sq m (4,144 sq ft). wimbledon@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8022 1358

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Guide price: £5,450,000

Camp View, Wimbledon Common SW19 A very rare and handsome Victorian house overlooking both the Common and golf course. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, study, dark room, kitchen/breakfast room, cellar, eaves storage, garden, garage, off street parking. EPC: E. Approximately 462.6 sq m (4,980 sq ft). wimbledon@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8022 1358

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Cascade Court, Vista SW11 The flat has been furnished to an incredibly high standard throughout. This flat has two large double bedrooms, both benefitting from built in wardrobes and the master bedroom has a large en suite bathroom. The flat also offers a separate bathroom as well as a spacious reception and kitchen area. EPC: B. Approximately 73 sq m (779 sq ft) battersealettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3551 4456

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Battersea Church Road, SW11 The ground floor benefits from two gardens and offers a kitchen and beautiful reception room as well as a guest WC on this floor. The property further benefits from four large bedrooms, two bathrooms and a balcony off the master bedroom. EPC: C. Approximately 116 sq m (1248 sq ft) battersealettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3551 4456

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A stylishly presented mews house with a beautiful private garden.

Matching people and property in London for over 160 years.

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Royal George Mews, SE5 £1,400,000 A stylish and contemporary three-bedroom mews house set in a quiet gated development, featuring a large garden and charming summer house, ideally located for the amenities of Brixton and Dulwich. Freehold. EPC=B • Three bedrooms • Gated mews • Large garden • Off-street parking

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Calbourne Road, SW12 £1,350,000 A beautiful four-bedroom Victorian family home with generous living space and a patio garden, situated on a quiet residential road in the sought-after Nightingale Triangle. Freehold. EPC=D

• Four bedrooms • Private garden • Excellent transport links • Close to Wandsworth Common Balham Sales: 020 8033 9039 sales.bal@marshandparsons.co.uk

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North Street, SW4 ÂŁ1,274,000 A stunning three-bedroom period conversion situated in the heart of Clapham Old Town, with an immaculate private garden. Freehold. EPC=C Clapham Sales: 020 8033 9046 sales.clp@marshandparsons.co.uk

Hereward Road, SW17 ÂŁ988,500 A beautifully presented four-bedroom family home on charming residential road, with a south-facing garden. Freehold. EPC=E Tooting Sales: 020 8033 9035 sales.too@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Battersea Park Road, SW11 ÂŁ575 per week A bright and newly refurbished three-bedroom property with a Juliet balcony, located moments from Battersea Park. EPC=C Battersea Lettings: 020 8033 9041 lets.bat@marshandparsons.co.uk

Lower Richmond Road, SW15 ÂŁ554 per week An elegant two-bedroom apartment overlooking Putney Common, with communal gardens and underground parking. EPC=B Barnes Lettings: 020 8033 9040 lets.bar@marshandparsons.co.uk

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HYDETHORPE ROAD, SW12

CYRIL MANSIONS, sw11

Double reception room ø dining room/kitchen ø 4 bedrooms (1 en suite) ø family bathroom ø further shower room ø 35ft south-facing garden ø 159 sq m (1,712 sq ft) ø EPC=D

Reception room ø kitchen ø master bedroom suite ø 2 further bedrooms ø family bathroom ø 85.2 sq m (917 sq ft) ø EPC=E

Guide £1.325 million Freehold

Guide £995,000 Leasehold

Savills Clapham mgreen@savills.com 020 8673 4111

Savills Battersea Park mshort@savills.com 020 3402 1900

ROBERTSON STREET, SW8

WANDSWORTH COMMON, sw18

Reception room ø open plan kitchen ø master bedroom suite ø further double bedroom ø family bathroom ø roof terrace ø 69.8 sq m (752 sq ft) ø EPC=C

Reception room ø dining room ø kitchen ø master bedroom ø further double bedroom ø bathroom ø garden ø 74.9 sq m (806 sq ft) ø EPC=D

Guide £750,000 Share of Freehold

Guide £700,000 Share of Freehold

Savills Northcote Road dzendra@savills.com 020 3428 2222

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WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME OFFERING OVER 2,300 SQ FT OF LIVING SPACE ravenslea road, sw12 Double reception room ø dining area/kitchen ø 4 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø cloakroom ø undeveloped loft ø garden ø 216.4 sq m (2,330 sq ft) ø EPC=C

Guide £1.45 million Freehold

Savills Northcote Road Christopher Lewis clewis@savills.com

020 3428 2222

BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED FIVE BEDROOM FAMILY HOUSE galesbury road, sw18 Double reception room ø dining area/kitchen ø master bedroom ø 4 further bedrooms ø family bathroom ø 2 shower rooms ø cloakroom ø south west facing garden ø 184.3 sq m (1,984 sq ft) ø EPC=D

Guide £1.525 million Freehold

Savills Wandsworth Sarah Barratt sbarratt@savills.com

020 8877 1222

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HEADS-UP HOMESERVICE

omeowners will publish electronic log books containing a detailed history of all maintenance and improvements before their house goes on the market, according to plans from the conveyancing industry. Under the proposals potential buyers and insurers with get a full service history similar to a car’s log book. Bill Shipton, managing director of Bold & Reeves property maintenance experts, welcomed industrywide proposed adoption of a service currently offered by his company. Mr Shipton said: “People continue to service their cars regularly, whilst neglecting the more significant investment of their homes. The electronic log book is a crucial tool in making it easy for homeowners to stay on top of all the fixes, large and small. It gives them and potential buyers peace of mind that the property is being properly run.” The interactive portal helps homeowners manage maintenance and home improvements. Issues are reported, documents such as surveys, gas safety certificates and leases are uploaded and invoices catalogued. Mr Shipton added: “Homeowners can see at a glance if any maintenance is overdue, while buyers can see if the property they are buying has been well looked after.” Mr Shipton’s comments followed publication of proposals to improve the home moving experience by the Conveyancing Association, which include a comprehensive collection of information in E-Reports before houses come to market. www.boldandreeves.co.uk

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avills employees have trekked nearly 100km across the Arctic Circle in Finland, to raise more than £80,000 for the charity Dreams Come True. Sixteen people in two groups went on the trips, which took place in January and March, organised by the Savills Graduate Charity Committee. The three-day trips saw participants face extreme weather conditions camping out in temperatures below -18 degrees Celsius. Despite the harsh conditions both teams managed to successfully complete the expedition. Jenna Hollins, negotiator in Savills Battersea office, says: “Not only was this an experience of a lifetime, it was also an opportunity to raise a significant amount of money for an incredible charity. Whilst it was tough going at times, we were able to work as a team and ultimately push through to the finish line.” Dreams Come True is a UK-based charity that helps to bring joy to seriously ill children and young adults by making their dreams come true and creating long lasting memories to share with family, friends and loved ones.

SMELLSASSWEET The UK’s biggest, specialist flower and plant hall has moved half a mile down Nine Elms Lane to a bigger home, as part of the ongoing regeneration of this part of Battersea, which is on course to deliver up to 25,000 new jobs. The New Covent Garden Flower Market supplies 75 per cent of London’s florists, from high street retailers to high-end event companies, and provides blooms for London’s royal palaces, shops, market stalls, hotels, offices, parties, homes, weddings and funerals The opening hails the start of a new era for this historic market, which started life in Covent Garden in 1670 during the reign of Charles II, before moving to Nine Elms in 1974. Leader of Wandsworth Council Ravi Govindia said: “New Convent Garden Market is the heartbeat of Nine Elms and ensuring it can stay and thrive in this rapidly changing area has been central to our regeneration plans from the very start.”

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WORD ON THE STREET HIGHRISES Sales of million pound apartments in England and Wales have risen three-fold over the past decade with flats now accounting for nearly a quarter of all £1m-plus sales. Not surprisingly 96 per cent of these million pound apartment sales are in London with half in the Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea. The number of apartment sales in the capital increased nearly three times from 973 in 2006 to 2,853 in 2016, representing 35 per cent of all million pound property sales in Greater London last year. According to Lloyds Private Banking the number of million pound apartment sales in England and Wales has also grown nearly threefold in the 10 years from 2006, from 1,002 to 2,967. Apartments represented 22 per cent of all million pound property sales in England & Wales in 2016 compared with 17 per cent in 2006. Apartments accounted for 26 per cent of the increase of all million pound property.

BYGEORGE! Estate agents in Battersea and in the vicinity of Thomas’s day school, which is expecting Prince George to join the roll in September, are reporting a 60 per cent increase in enquiries from parents seeking 4 million-plus homes near the £6,000 per term establishment. Kris Erisson, Associate Partner/Sales Manager at Knight Frank Battersea & Nine Elms says: “Since the news was announced that Prince George is due to attend Thomas’s school this September my office has seen a renewed interest from buyers looking to move into the Battersea Park Area. Whilst some buyers were very upfront and making it clear it was due to the new royal connection the area will now enjoy, others merely stated that they were looking for large houses with big gardens around the ½ mile radius of Battersea Square. Whatever the requirements, it is clear that Prince George is having an early impact on the desire to live around Battersea Village.”

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How will triggering Article 50 aﬀect house prices? DARREN BAKER LAURISTONS

Whilst Article 50 is clearly a huge event for the UK as a whole that may have some as yet unknown ramifications, the current trends in the housing market certainly seem to suggest that buyers and sellers have very different concerns that are all much closer to home. Following the referendum result in 2016, many had expected a crash that simply didn’t materialise. Low levels of supply and continued high levels of demand ensured that property values remained high and in fact increased in many locations over the remainder of 2016. So far in 2017, those imbalances have continued and show little to no signs of changing now that Article 50 has been triggered and our exit from the EU is a certainty. Low mortgage rates, strong levels of long-term confidence in house prices and the fact home ownership remains a key aspiration for the British public will keep demand high. Low levels of new build starts and a tendency so far for landlords to keep hold of their portfolios, despite the Government’s continued attacks on the sector, are keeping supply levels suppressed.

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Take stock of areas that neighbour an established market. These are likely to benefit from an overspill of buyers looking for better value and more space, according to Savills. During the first few months of 2017 sellers in the likes of Balham, Clapham and Wandsworth with budgets of up to £1.5m looking to upsize in south London, are heading to the likes of Streatham, Brixton and Crystal Palace. These up and coming areas promise potentially stronger price growth over the medium term as their popularity grows.

Brexit has had a marginal impact on the London property market to date. While the trajectory of negotiations remains unknown, it is difficult to assess whether there will be any wider second-round economic effects. There were no large discounts available on the morning of June 24 and the London property market has faced stronger headwinds in the shape of higher taxation in recent years. As buyers and sellers adapt to this new fiscal landscape, there are clear signs pricing is likely to bottom out this year. Furthermore, a weaker sterling since the referendum has underpinned demand, although recent currency market volatility shows the risks associated with waiting for “the bottom” before buying.

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Michael Booth, Sales Manager at Lauristons, highlights the best of Battersea What’s going for it?

Well connected?

And the schools?

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Where to buy

The superb transport facilities, including the numerous buses taking you all over London, Clapham Junction and, of course not forgetting, Battersea Park and Clapham Common both on your doorstep bring a slice of the British countryside into the heart of the city. Clapham Junction, which is reputed to be the busiest train station in Europe, has regular services to Victoria and Waterloo as well as the South Coast. And now the Northern Line is being connected to the new development at Battersea Power Station, Battersea will really be open for business. There are a wide variety of schools available catering for all requirements including Wix Bilingual School, Sacred Heart Roman Catholic School, St Thomas, Harris Academy and Belleville Primary. You can check out the Ofsted reports to help you make your choice. The Northcote Road offers Battersea’s unique shopping street where you will find a large variety of specialist shops and boutiques complemented by market stalls. If you’re looking for an evening out, there are dozens of restaurants to choose from and a lively scene with a range of cocktail bars. For a growing family, the roads by Clapham Common give plenty of space to grow in comfort. For easy maintenance, one of the modern developments on the riverside would be ideal. However, if you are in between these stages, then Nappy Valley off Northcote Road would suit perfectly.

Gem of the month Nansen Road, SW11 This three-storey, three/ four bedroom, period family home, is set in a quiet residential road only a couple of hundred yards from the wide open spaces of Clapham Common. £1,325,000 Lauristons 020 7978 5800

Helping hand Buying a property is universally acknowledged as one of life’s most stressful experiences, particularly if you’re moving from overseas or have time pressures. With 17 years’ experience at Knight Frank behind him, Esmond Elliot has recently launched his own property consultancy to make the experience of finding a new home as smooth as possible. Esmond’s insider knowledge of the central and south-west London housing markets, together with his prodigious contacts, make him ideally placed to advise on all stages of the process, from finding a property to ensuring a successful and stress free completion.

Call 07551 740312 or visit www.esmondelliot.com

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Bench, £60 wilko.com Tribu Tosca Sofa, £5,595 houseology.com

Viva Lagoon Vincent Sheppard Gipsy Cocoon, £1,230 (with cushions) vivalagoon.com

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o celebrate the centenary of the birth of Lucienne Day, one of Britain’s most pioneering and influential designers of the postwar generation, The Robin and Lucienne Day Foundation has worked with specialist textile print company Classic Textiles and retailer John Lewis to launch a collection using some of the designer’s most renowned archive designs. Lucienne Day’s career in design spans 60 years and the freshness and originality of her work ensures that it is still relevant to contemporary interiors. She also created prints for furniture retailer Heal’s and London department store Liberty, and designed carpets, wallpaper and patterns for tableware. The John Lewis collection includes six cushions from £50, each featuring prints created by Day in the 1950s. The patterns are typical of the designer’s work, which often drew upon forms found in nature such as twigs or plants, as well as abstract art by the likes of Kandinsky and Klee. In addition to the cushions there’s a collection of fabric that features six of the designer’s prints, chosen for their “enduring relevance and dynamic colourful design”. Fabrics are priced at £75 per metre and are available at selected John Lewis branches including Oxford and Kingston.

>>ON THEIR METAL By George they’ve done it! A beautiful copper double bedstead for with a price ticket you don’t need to sleep on. Valerie bed, £229 www. asda. >>LOOKING UP Blue is the colour of days to come – it’s calming and cool. Add to white interiors for an instant summer lift. Luontopolku cushion cover £13.90 www. vallila.co.uk >>SITTING COMFORTABLY Taking the inside out – stylish rockers complete the garden furniture set up for ultimate relaxation >>GROWING UP Dahlias, once the forgotten flower in modern garden design, these bold blooms, in all shapes and sizes, offer colours galore from June until December

>>ROUGH SLEEPING Cheap bedding almost hurts to sleep on. If you count your threads (more is best) you won’t need to count sheep >>FLOWER POWER Do houseplants need a sprinkling of glitter to be best in show? M&S are guilty glitterers – better naked as nature intended? >>FACE FACTS Plant pots in the shape of heads are everywhere. Expressions vary from sublime to just scary. Here’s looking at you! >>HEADS YOU LOSE Parsimonious pillows don’t make for a good night. The bedtime supporting act needs to be plump and, ideally, renewed every year

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DERELICT TODESIRABLE Architectural designer Peter Luke explains how he turned a neglected shop into the perfect house

ther buyers had baulked at the derelict property with its boarded up front and basement piled with rubbish, but Peter saw the potential. He explains: “It was definitely the worst house in the street and the shop part had been empty for over 20 years. It was an exciting project that took a lot of thought. Originally we planned to turn it into two flats but the neighbours objected so we set about turning it into our ideal house.” “It was a blank canvas. Most of these terraces have a narrow entrance corridor with two small rooms off it. Instead I made a wider hall way and created one large front reception room. We opened the rear house wall to inset the kitchen into where the second reception room would normally be and in this way created a massive 35 foot long open plan living area by adding the side return and extending.” Upstairs he changed the layout dramatically, turning the second bedroom into a luxurious bathroom and

dressing room to serve the master bedroom at the front of the house. The south-facing bedroom helps illuminate the centre of the house with a double glazed opaque internal window for privacy and sound proofing while letting the sun through. At the bottom of the house the formerly horrible basement with lichen and peeling walls was excavated to provide what Peter calls his office and man cave. Yet it could easily serve as a fifth bedroom ideal for guests or a nanny. The front of the house which used to feature a battered shop front boarded up with wire mesh has been rebuilt and lit up at night it looks elegant and imposing, and as Peter jokes: “Like the Versailles of Balham.” The loft conversion, which now houses two bedrooms and the third bathroom, was another area where Peter used his expertise as head of Designworks Europe Ltd, to find a better than average solution. “The ceilings are much higher than usual. I talked with

“Others baulked at at the derelict property – but Peter saw its potential” Peter Luke

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the engineer and instead of fitting the standard central steel floor beam, which would raise the new floor, we reinforced the bedroom dividing wall below as the support.” All the structural work took three months and another four months to finish the job. Peter and his wife, the artist Consuelo Child-Villiers, moved in last year after all the windows had been replaced, a kitchen and new bathrooms created, plantation shutters fitted and the jungle-like garden tamed and landscaped. Tantallon Road, London, SW12, £1,675,000, under offer, Marsh & Parsons 020 8673 4377

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IT’SSHOWTIME! Held in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea since 1913, RHS Chelsea is the world’s most prestigious ﬂower show that inspires millions through showcasing the best in garden design

t’s a catwalk of colour and creativity highlighting the brightest new ideas, the latest plant trends and the pinnacle of garden design. One of the biggest attractions at RHS Chelsea are the spectacular show gardens – perfect examples of horticultural excellence and innovative and inspiring landscape design. The Artisan Gardens represent some of the most imaginative and attainable designs. These are smaller gardens putting a modern twist on timeless rustic ideas. Fresh Gardens aim to redefine the perception of the garden. Taking more of a conceptual approach, they embrace new technology, trends and materials to create truly innovative designs. The jewel in the RHS Chelsea crown is the Great Pavilion, a 12,000 sq metre marquee big enough to park 500 London buses, which features more than 100 exhibits from the world’s best nurseries, growers and florists. An array of Tradestands transform the showground into a shopper’s paradise, selling the very best in garden structures, accessories and products, and complementing the quality of the gardens and floral exhibits on show. Professor Nigel Dunnett has designed the 2017 RHS Greening Grey Britain Garden (right). Set within an urban

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context of high-rise and apartment developments, Nigel demonstrates and celebrates the multiple benefits of plants and gardens in even the smallest of areas. Fresh Garden highlights include Jack Dunckley’s The Bermuda Triangle which will resemble an active volcano surrounded by tropical planting (below left). Laurie Chetwood and Patrick Collins are teaming up for the third time at RHS Chelsea for their Show Garden The Chengdu Silk Road Garden which combines architecture and planting in a conceptual East-West landscape with a dramatic ‘Silk Road’ bridge linking the different elements of the garden (below right). For more details see www.rhs.org.uk

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ust as you plan ambient lighting in your indoor living space, you can change the mood of your garden or roof terrace at the touch of a button. Lucca uplights, Contour LED strip and Syon spotlights www.johncullenlighting.com A lighter touch – Solvinden solar-powered pendant lights from £6 www.ikea.com

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o space for a conventional garden? A green space can still be yours. Just go vertical! Green walls make a fabulous visual feature and create a habitat for insects. Many specialist companies now offer a set-up service or garden centres have basic kits. You can grow herbs and veg as well as flowers and exotic greenery.

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orget a barbecue on the decking, the latest desirable is a fitted kitchen in the garden. You can go the full threecourses with the Island Kitchen from Indian Ocean. It incorporates all the usual key appliances under a grey granite work surface with hermetically sealed cabinets, £1,4995 www.indian-ocean.co.uk For more casual dining out there’s the Uuni Wood Fired Oven. Stylish even when its not working, the oven reaches 500 degrees C and can cook a pizza in 90 seconds. Anything that needs a short cooking time works well, too – salmon, steaks, vegetables and flatbreads. £199. www.garden housedesign.co.uk

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Remarkable double-fronted home minutes from zone 2 trains/Overground services and superb schools. 5-double beds, 3-baths, Italian kitchen, fluid living space, off-street parking, guest W.C, study and lavishly large bedrooms.

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ROOMTO SPREADOUT A family house with plenty of room for togetherness and plenty of space for privacy

his house is set on a quiet road close to the amenities of Abbeville Village and has a 67-foot private garden. The ground floor has excellent entertaining space thanks to the three separate reception rooms, in addition to a welldesigned eat-in kitchen and a conservatory. The conservatory leads out to the pretty garden that has a south-facing aspect and mature fruit trees, as well as a lighting system. On the first floor there are five generous bedrooms, the principals with built-in storage, and a bathroom. The second floor has been converted to incorporate a large bedroom and bathroom, which could serve as the

master bedroom, or a luxurious guest suite. Rodenhurst Road is within the Abbeville Village area, so named thanks to its quaint village-like feel. There are a variety of local shops from boutiques and antiques to the popular Ginger Pig butcher, the Abbeville Pub and MacFarlane’s Fromagerie. There are a number of outstanding local schools including Parkgate House School, Eaton House The Manor School, St Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School, Bonneville. Clapham South underground is less than a mile away.

‘67-foot private garden’

Rodenhurst Road, Clapham, SW4, £2,150,000, Knight Frank 020 3667 6750

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ALL’SQUIET A rare opportunity to purchase a gorgeous four-bedroom semi-detached Victorian house in this sought after cul-de-sac

he property offers beautifully proportioned accommodation, perfectly combining period charm and striking contemporary convenience and appeal. There are two sitting rooms and two bathrooms with a stunning master suite and generous living area that incorporates a wellappointed kitchen and an open plan receptiondining room. The house has plentiful loft storage space and also offers the potential to extend. The garden has been professionally landscaped and offers many surprising and enchanting vistas and relaxing corners. Spencer Walk is one of the most

prestigious roads in West Putney and has a unique character with a quiet location that is within very easy walking distance of the amenities of Putney High Street as well as all rail and road transport links. As well as the cafés and restaurants on the High Street there are a Waitrose, Waterstones, Lloyds Bank, Sainsbury and Putney Library. The cul-de-sac is also within walking distance of the Thames and, in the other direction, Putney lower common. Spencer Walk is also in the catchment area for a number of highly regarded primary schools.

‘Beautifully proportioned accommodation’

Spencer Walk, Putney, SW15, £1,999,950, Warren 020 8780 1100

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FAMILY FAVOURITE Just yards from Sheen Common and Richmond Park, this detached four-bedroom house is a perfect family home

t is situated in one of East Sheen’s premier addresses and is only about 500 feet from Sheen Mount Primary School. The house, which has three sitting rooms, two bathrooms and a beautifully landscaped west-facing rear garden, provides versatile and roomy living space. It also offers the potential to increase the square footage via the vast loft space. There is a private driveway with parking space, as well as a mature front garden. The front exterior of the house is attractive with white window shutters. Inside, there is a bright, wide entrance hall leading into all the ground floor

accommodation: a front reception room, separate study, WC/cloakroom, a large kitchen/dining room flooded with natural light, a utility room, and a spacious rear reception room with direct views on to the leafy rear garden. Upstairs there are four generous bedrooms including the master bedroom, which has an en suite shower room and built-in wardrobes. There is also a family bathroom with a separate walk-in shower. There is access to the loft, which previously had planning permission to convert into living space.

‘Situated in one of East Sheen’s premier addresses’

West Temple Sheen, SW14, £2m, Marsh & Parsons 0208 878 2828

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SHIPSHAPE A three to four-bedroom floating home, that feels like a boutique hotel with all the fun of living on the water

he mooring for the floating home is at Riverside Quarter – one of London’s most picturesque settings. The boat is built to exacting standards and with a contemporary, stylish interior with attention to detail and its winsome address is II Nauti Buoys. There are three bathrooms and two to three reception rooms as well as a deck area for relaxing in the sunshine or to enjoy an evening drink. The boat has air conditioning to all principal rooms with individually-controlled under-floor heating throughout and the

upper floor has a surround sound system. There is one secure underground car parking space and direct access to the Thames River Taxi service and mooring space for a five-metre long tender or speedboat. Riverside Quarter offers gated moorings and guest parking is available with porter and concierge service. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and gym.

‘Mooring space for a five-metre long tender or speedboat’

II Nauti Buoys, Eastfields Avenue, Riverside Quarter, SW18, £1,950,000 Knight Frank 020 3597 7670

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APERFECTTEN Having grown up in Wandsworth Common Sam Sproston has a special relationship with the area he has worked in for the past decade. He now successfully heads up at the office in Bellevue Road where he has very much made his mark

his year is a double celebration for Knight Frank’s Wandsworth Common office – the office is in its 11th year while Sam Sproston celebrates his tenth anniversary at the branch. For Sam, joining the office on Bellevue Road was like coming home because he grew up on the other side of the common in Westover Road. He says: “Before moving here I worked for Winkworth in St John’s Wood for three-anda-half years. As soon as I walked into Knight Frank’s office, facing the common, as a negotiator, I knew I had made the right move. “Knight Frank gave me space to be myself. The branch had opened six months previously so all was to play for. The firm was keen to make a mark and I was successful in the role. Year after year I was top negotiator. After three years I became an Associate, two years later a Partner: another two months and I took over as the Office Head which I have been enjoying for the last four years.” One of Sam’s first actions was to write to the owners of the house in Westover Road where he had lived as a boy. “I said if you want to sell the house I am the man. They responded, put the house on the market and we sold it. Since then I have sold many other houses in the road. I’m lucky I have roots here. I went to value a house and the owner said it was special because it had an extra-large garden. I told her I knew as she had bought it from my mother’s best friend, and I had kicked many a football into the rhododendrons when I was a boy. Another vendor interrupted a viewing to show me a black and white photograph of me and two friends running under the sprinkler in their garden, 10 years old and in Y-fronts. Only a little embarrassing!” Bellevue Village has changed since Sam’s childhood when there was a butcher’s shop, a

“Last year we were crowned the bestperforming office in the south west region”

post office, bank and greengrocer’s. The road still draws people to the area but currently is probably best known for the Michelin-starred Chez Bruce. Knight Frank’s branch has also seen changes, while retaining the commitment to service and efficiency. “This office has seen noteworthy growth over the last four years. We have started to resell a lot of the houses we first sold when we opened, seeing some clients twice or three times, which is fun. Last year we were crowned the bestperforming office in the south west region and we sold the majority of the best houses listed for sale in Wandsworth, so we are proud of our achievements. “Although many know us for selling the big houses we’ve now got ourselves into a position to help the person wanting to buy the big house too and we don’t want to be overlooked by other buyers and sellers. In fact 59 per cent of our clients are looking to buy within the bracket of £500,000 to £1.75 million. “When you walk in to my office I would hope you see a team of enthusiastic and knowledgeable, friendly agents who are very client focused. We are still an independent agency like some of the other agents on the road, we just happen to be the world’s biggest and best. Sam is a keen sportsman – swimming, kite surfing and snow boarding. He also enjoys gardening, good food, wine and cooking. Like many a Knight Frank person, he is also keen on helping charities and is involved with Trinity Hospice, local schools’ events and St Paul’s Cancer Research. This month (May) he is doing his first sky dive for the Rainbow Children’s Trust. You can follow him on instagram; swagent.ss

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NEWHOMESUPDATE Mani Khiroya, Managing Director of Fruition Properties, discusses looking South – but also up

ith land and space at a premium, ‘looking up’ has proven to be an innovative way to help us bring forward new homes. We have been granted planning approval for four, one and twobedroom penthouse apartments on an existing block of flats at Upper Richmond Road in Putney, SW15. The application is our first permission for air rights in an occupied block – which refers to the ‘air space’ above a property which can be used to further develop it. This can include the extension of a current premises, the creation of an entirely new property or the development of several new properties. The construction process itself will be a somewhat sensitive and delicate process as the roof space will be filled while the residents are still living beneath. We are working closely with the residents to agree on a mutually beneficial process to minimise the impact on them in order to keep not only the residents happy, but also the local authority and neighbours. We are thrilled with this outcome. It once more demonstrates our planning

expertise and construction capability – and we hope to replicate this at other sites in future. Elsewhere in South London, we have commenced construction on a new site on Stormont Road on the cusp of Clapham and Battersea, which will house nine contemporary townhouses. This newly-built mews will connect two adjacent residential streets and is located just off Lavender Hill in a vibrant enclave, moments from Clapham Common and Clapham Old Town. Each of the townhouses will benefit from three bedrooms, rooftop terraces, patio gardens and open-plan kitchen and living spaces, with high specification finishes including programmable mood lighting, Quooker taps and luxurious bathrooms. There will also be on-site parking. This dynamic and, at times, tranquil area of South London will provide residents with an enviable array of local restaurants and café s, as well as extensive green space, while enabling excellent connections into Central London, along with quick access out of London via Clapham Junction station.

A newly-created private mews of nine, high-specification, three-bedroom townhouses in Stormont Road, just off Lavender Hill. Pricing information will be released in Autumn 2017, with the launch of the show house. Fruition Properties 020 3828 0116 www.fruitionproperties.co.uk

ALLGOAT NINEELMS All amenities at Barratt’s Nine Elms Point development in Wandsworth Road went live this month: from the 24-hour concierge, residents’ gym, business suite, cinema room and private gardens. Nine Elms Point is next to Sainsbury’s Superstore and in prime position for access to Nine Elms Underground station, when it opens in 2020. The development is expected to be fully complete in 2019, with homes already available to move into, including penthouses that have private terraces and panoramic views across the London skyline. Each apartment has been designed with generously-sized rooms and flexible open-plan living spaces. Most also have a generouslysized terrace or balcony. The interiors include underfloor heating and energy efficient recessed downlighting, while the integrated kitchens come with high-end appliances, including wine coolers. Homes are spread across seven metallic buildings designed by architects Rolfe Judd and Broadway Malyan to reflect the site’s history as a foundry and birthplace of Vauxhall Motors. The buildings are set around landscaped courtyards with elevated pathways and a striking water feature. The development includes a 37-storey tower that will be Barratt London’s tallest residential structure to date. Nine Elms Point, Wandsworth Road, Lambeth, two beds from £880,000, 0844 811 4334 www. barrattlondon.com/nineelmspoint

Naturally exceptional At Octagon, we have over 35 years’ experience and an unrivalled reputation for building magnificent, classical homes in the most desirable locations. Please contact us to learn more about our stunning selection of properties within London and the Home Counties.

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PRIME PENTHOUSE

London Square has unveiled its latest show apartment at Streatham Hill – a three-bedroom penthouse by interior designer DAPA, featuring a sensational terrace and luxurious open plan living spaces. The development of smartly designed and high specification studios, one, two and three bedroom apartments is now nearly 70 per cent sold out. London Square offers a gated oasis on a busy high street enclosing a private residents’ landscaped courtyard garden. In addition there is a concierge service, secure underground parking, residents’ gymnasium and a theatre that should be open in time for the Christmas season. The site used to include Caesar’s Nightclub, the Megabowl and a row of shops. The historic Megabowl façade has been retained and Marks & Spencer has signed up to take over much of the retail space under the development. London Square, Streatham Hill, from £435,000 for one beds and from £815,00 for three beds, 0333 666 2131

OLDANDNEW

riginally built in 1086 as Grove Lodge, a grand manor house, it was demolished in 1936 and replaced by the current mock-Tudor building, occupied by the Union of Post Office workers, and later by the Metropolitan Housing office. Galliard Homes’ new Metropolitan Crescent scheme has been honoured by Clapham Historical Society with a green plaque award, given to historically important buildings that have been converted to a new use. The developer restored the exterior of the building keeping the main mock-Tudor Edwardian façade, oriel windows, mock-battlements, feature brickwork and mansard roof with dormer windows, during its conversion to 36, one, two and three bedroom contemporary, luxury flats. The 24,757 sq ft development offers the best of both worlds – the tranquility of an opulent gated development set on a quiet tree-lined street, yet only a few minutes stroll from the bright lights and excitement of the restaurants, cinemas, and shops spread across Clapham High Street. Metropolitan Crescent is surrounded by lush landscaped gardens and has off-street parking. Metropolitan Crescent, Clapham, from £675,000 to £1,400,000, Galliard Homes 020 7620 1500 www.galliardhomes.com

GREENLIVING

At Cambium – a residential development of 55 apartments and 55 houses in Southfields – the idea is to create optimum green and sustainable living for all residents. The flats are now 60 per cent sold but courtyard houses, town houses and mews houses are still available. The green design includes living roofs and walls and the planting of 30 new trees, all built around a 200-year-old oak tree. Within the homes, environmentally sound LED lighting is used and all homes have also been designed to maximise natural light. Air source heat pumps are included with water saving methods including roof water directed into planters. There is secure bike storage, walking maps and one year’s membership to a carsharing scheme for buyers. Cambium, Southfields, flats from £429,500 and 3, 4 and 5 bedroom houses from, £1,140,000, cambium@lendlease.com. For more information call Lauristons 0208 879 9099

Stunning 2 bed apartments available from £650,000

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MONEYTIP

wap rates – the rate lenders pay to borrow money – have been edging up over the past few days on the news that the US benchmark rate nudged upwards, and jumped again once the split in the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) was known. Homeowners and potential first-time buyers may be worried as to how this will affect mortgage pricing but it is worth remembering that there is more to setting mortgage rates, as far as lenders are concerned, than Swap rate movements. There is also much competition among lenders to lend so some will be prepared to absorb higher borrowing costs, rather than pass them onto customers. It looks as though we will be in an extremely low interest rate environment for the foreseeable future as the economic recovery is still tentative. While the MPC will have to keep a close eye on inflation, it seems unlikely that there will be any compelling evidence to persuade the majority of members to vote for a rate rise anytime soon. As far as mortgages are concerned, the cheapest two-year fixes had slipped below 1 per cent before lenders recently increased those rates but one lender has this week launched a two-year fix pegged at 0.99 per cent, indicating that we haven’t seen the back of the lowest fixed rates. Five-year fixes start at less than 2 per cent, which represents excellent value for peace of mind over the medium term. Those borrowers who don’t need the certainty of a fixed rate will be pleased to hear that there is also good value to be had in base-rate trackers. Those trackers with no early repayment charges give maximum flexibility as borrowers can overpay by as much as they like while they can also lock into a fix without paying a penalty when rates start to rise.

MONEY MATTERS

Gareth Lowman, SPF Private Clients

0.98% £100,445

t the beginning of the new tax year last month (April) the Treasury introduced measures that make buy-to-let a less profitable proposition. Tax relief on landlords’ mortgage costs will be restricted to the basic rate of income tax. And, over the next three years, the proportion of their borrowing costs that landlords can offset against tax will taper down to zero. On top of this, landlords are affected by new rules restricting other deductible expenses that they incur from renting property, including reforms limiting tax relief for wear and tear in fully furnished properties. Some industry experts are advising investors to transfer their properties to a limited company to avoid the new measures. Take expert advice before you do, because that too can introduce more expense.

The interest rate on Yorkshire building society’s two-year discounted loan

The average deposit put down by a first-time buyer in London

NUMBERCRUNCHING

340,000 The number of first-time buyers who bought last year, the most since 2008

2.3%

The rise in value of country homes worth less than £1.5 million, according to Knight Frank

BESTBUYMORTGAGES

Fixed Rates

Source: SPF Private Clients Lender

Rate

Until

Reversionary Rate

APR

Max. LTV

HLC

ERC

Product Fee

Exit Fee

Notes

Yorkshire BS

0.99%

4/30/2019

4.74%

4.2%

60%

n/a

2%/1% until 30/04/19. 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£1495 Product Fee

£90

£5m

HSBC

1.19%

6/30/2019

3.69%

3.3%

75%

n/a

2%/1% until 30/06/19. 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£99 Booking Fee £900 Product Fee

Mx £2m (70% to £3m). Free Legals for remortgages

First Direct

1.89%

24 months

3.69%

3.5%

90%

n/a

3%/2% in first 24 months. Unlimited overpayments allowed

£1450 Booking Fee

£149

Max loan £400k

Barclays Bank

1.70%

5/31/2022

3.74%

3.0%

60%

n/a

3% until 31/05/22. 10% overpayments p.a. without £999 Product Fee penalty

£90

Min loan £500 000; Max loan £2m. Free Valuation & Free Legals for remortgages

Coventry BS

2.39%

6/30/2027

4.24%

3.5%

50%

n/a

5%/5%/3%3%/3%/1%/1%/1%/1%/1% until 30/06/27. 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£125

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

£999 Product Fee

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IT’SNOTALL BADNEWS Despite political uncertainty, good mortgage deals can still be found

new players, as competition in the home loan market is one of the big drivers of low rates. For example, anyone looking to borrow £350,000 on a repayment basis over 25 years has options for a two-year fix whether they have a small deposit of just 10 per cent or are sitting on equity of at least 40 per cent, according to figures from London & Country, the broker. The bigger the deposit, of course, the wider the choice and the cheaper the loan. For borrowers with 40 per cent HSBC has a two-year fix at 1.54pc which would make repayments £844. Atom Bank has a 1.19pc deal, making monthly payments £810, and Platform is not far away with 1.29 per cent, putting repayments £9 a month higher. If your deposit or equity is only 10 per cent, there are still options, but not only does the interest rate rise, the arrangement fees are also higher, so it is worth looking at the total cost of the package rather than just the headline rate. Atom Bank has a two-year fix at 1.99 per cent with fees of £1,250, making monthly repayments £1,334 and the cost of the loan over two years is £33,186. HSBC has a two-year fix at 1.99pc with fees of £1,262. Monthly repayments are £1,334 and the total cost over two years would be £33,232. Loughborough Building Society has a 2.19 per cent loan with a fee of £499. Borrowers would pay back £1,364 a month, or £33,246 for the two-year term including the fee.

e live in uncertain times. The clock is now ticking on Brexit and what happens in the next two years is almost anyone’s guess. Elsewhere in the world President Trump’s comments about North Korea’s nuclear programme could end with what some commentators believe will be the most bloody war in living memory. Political instability usually affects the economic situation, and Brexit is already having an impact as businesses discuss – and some act – on its likely outcome. Inflation, which has been rising, almost always points to rising interest rates, but in spite of concerns about the direction of them, there remain many excellent fixedrate deals on the market and the number of people who want the stability of fixed rates continues to rise. The most recent figures indicate that 20 per cent of mortgage applicants were remortgaging. While people who are on a tracker or discounted loan may be paying a rock-bottom rate those on their lender’s standard-variable rate (SVR) will be, comparatively, paying over the odds. And when the Bank of England does raise the base rate it is those on the SVR who usually suffer first. A look at what’s available at the moment shows that new borrowers and anyone remortgaging is spoilt for choice, both on the high street and from some

‘We live in uncertain times...’

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:

0870 900 7762 for more information

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

Until

Rev. Rate

APR

Max. LTV

HLC

ERC

Product Fee

Exit Fee

Notes

Yorkshire BS

0.98%

Discount from SVR until 30/04/19

4.74%

4.1%

65%

n/a

1% until 30/04/19. 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£1495 Product Fee

£90

Mx £5m

Yorkshire BS

1.20%

Tracker over base until 30/04/19

4.74%

4.2%

75%

n/a

1% until 30/04/19. 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£995 Product Fee

£90

Mx £5m

TSB Bank

1.54%

Tracker over base until 30/06/19

3.74%

3.6%

85%

n/a

3% / 1% until 30/06/19. 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£995 Product Fee

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

Coventry

1.35%

Variable rate for term

n/a

1.4%

65%

n/a

None

£999 Product Fee

£125

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

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Situated on the edge of the highly desirable Hampshire village of Hartley Wintney. Master bedroom suite, guest bedroom suite, 3 further bedrooms, 2 further bathrooms, open-plan kitchen/family room, sitting/dining room, study, garage and garden. Bewley Homes 01252 842578 www.bewley.co.uk

Guide price £995,000

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

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

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

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Nansen Road, Battersea SW11

Asking price: ÂŁ1,325,000 Freehold

This three storey period family home is set in a quiet residential road only a few hundred yards from the wide open spaces of Clapham Common, offering a piece of the British countryside in the heart of the city. Ideal for commuters, Clapham Junction is within Âź of a mile with itsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; regular services into London and the South Coast. The property itself offers superb accommodation with its two interconnecting reception rooms and a large kitchen/diner giving views over private rear garden. On the upper floor 3/4 bedrooms and two bathrooms. Outside a well maintained private rear garden. EPC EER E

Battersea Sales: 020 7978 5800

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NewNew Homes Homes Putney Putney 020 020 88798879 90999099 020 020 87808780 87808780 newhomes@lauristons.com newhomes@lauristons.com putney@lauristons.com putney@lauristons.com

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Westleigh Avenue, Putney SW15

Asking price: £900,000 Freehold

This stunning four bedroom family home with large garden and garage is situated in a popular West Putney location and has been maintained to the highest standards throughout. The large entrance hallway opens into a beautiful bay fronted reception room with wood flooring and a large modern kitchen with quartz worktops, high gloss units and integrated appliances. The property is perfectly situated for local primary schools and is within 0.9m of Putney High Street and Putney Station which has direct links to Clapham Junction and Waterloo. The green open spaces of Putney Heath and Wimbledon Common are a short walk away and for those who need access out of London, the A3 is also within easy reach. EPC EER C Putney Sales: 020 8780 8780

Hardy Road, Wimbledon SW19

Asking price: £897,000 Freehold

An absolutely beautiful four bedroom family home situated in the most sought after “Battles” location. Arranged over three floors this extremely well presented period property is (in our opinion) the ideal family home. An abundance of natural light fills this home with the stunning kitchen/family room (including under floor heating) particularly impressive. Hardy Road is a popular residential location. Transport links are excellent with both South Wimbledon Underground station (Northern line) and Wimbledon station (District & Mainline) within the immediate vicinity. An array of shops and restaurants can be found nearby in central Wimbledon whilst a number of highly regarded schools fall within the catchment. EPC EER D Wimbledon Sales: 020 8946 9468

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Old Devonshire Road, Balham SW12

Asking price: £699,950 Share of Freehold

Glorious two double bedroom period garden flat redesigned and renovated to an exceptional standard with an emphasis on modern city living. Located in the heart of Balham, Old Devonshire Road is an architectural mix of old and new and this property is a classical stuccoed villa and was built between 1840-45. The property benefits from its own private entrance and the 18’3 reception room spans the front of the house with great amounts of light beaming in during the day. The bathroom has an air of decadence with a large free standing bath and both bedrooms are good doubles and almost equal in size. The split level decked garden offers great outdoor entertaining space that will be sure to appeal to the BBQ enthusiasts. EPC EER C Balham Sales: 020 8772 9373

Meadow Place, Vauxhall SW8

Asking price: £999,950 Freehold

This delightful terraced period family home is set in a quiet residential cul-de-sac, only 0.4 miles from Vauxhall station or 0.5 miles from either Stockwell or Oval underground. The award winning Vauxhall Park is within half a mile, hosting many events throughout the year, as well as tennis and basketball courts. The accommodation is arranged over three floors and benefits from four good sized bedrooms, two bathrooms and an interconnecting lounge/diner. Outside there is a courtyard private rear garden and a roof terrace to enjoy a glass of wine on those long summer evenings. EPC EER E

Kennington Sales: 020 7385 2296

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