London Property South February 2019 by TypeStart Ltd

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FEBRUARY 2019

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2 Albert Bridge Road, Battersea SW11 This impressive period house comprises this flat with a spacious bedroom that has built in storage. There is planning consent to extend the loft space to include a generous bedroom and en suite, subject to planning permissions. • • • •

Feature spiral staircase leading to a loft room Scope to improve the current space without extending the property Bright reception room with a modern decoration throughout 751 square feet

Your sales expert, Matt Smith, look forward to helping you. matt.smith@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5936 07825 402464

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A substantial Victorian family house.

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2 Sisters Avenue, Battersea SW11 This semi-detached, spacious property offers generous living space over four floors and a stylish finish throughout. • • • •

Rebecca Higgins looks forward to helping you. rebecca.higgins@knightfrank.com 020 8022 6116

Master suite with dressing room Patio with entertaining space Cellar with ample storage Approximately 3,847 sq ft

Guide price

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Kelmscott Road, SW11 £380 per week A lovely recently refurbished ground floor flat off Northcote Road. The flat comprises of one reception room, one double bedroom, a modern shower room, and a newly fitted kitchen with doors leading to a patio garden. EPC – C. Battersea Office 020 7978 4404

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Hildreth Street, SW12 £430 per week A large and spacious modern split level flat close to the amenities of Balham and the excellent transport links. The flat has one large reception room, a kitchen, two double bedrooms, one ensuite shower and a second bathroom. EPC – C. Balham Office 020 8675 5050

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FEBRUARY 2019

73 NEWS & VIEWS

HOME

10 Home Front. Jenny Knight considers why Londoners might be looking to pastures new

11 The Word. Alex Oppenheim says its just a matter of time 20 Heads-up. Inspiring new social housing initiative, renters beware, Heathrow noise warning and new appointment at Savills Richmond 21 Word on the Street. Is now the time to negotiate a Brexit bargain deal? 42 What’s On – the best things to do around SOUTH

SOUTH Loves. Our wish list

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26 The Trend. Shelf life 27 So SOUTH. Divide and rule with Italian designer screens 28 Pick of the Paperbacks. Six of the best 32 Growing Concerns. Gardening and gardens

ON THE MARKET 10 VIP Property. Sir Michael Caine’s Surrey home for sale 24 Home Compare. A million to spend?

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53 Robert Holmes Wimbledon. A detached family home on a favoured

57 Robert Holmes Coombe. A luxury let in a quiet location 66 South West London. A unique family home in Putney and a stylish maisonette in Tooting 73 South West London. An immaculate house in Battersea and a family home near Brockwell Park 78 South West London. Close to Putney Heath – a sensational modern house

home in Earlsfield and a garden flat in Battersea 90 Super Prime Let. A stunning modern house in Putney Heath

COUNTRY 92 Family luxury in Esher 100 Two character properties in Cambridgeshire 106 An exclusive development in an historic building in Sussex 102 A delightfully rural detached family home in Northamptonshire 104 Escape the rat race – a beautiful house with business opportunities

35 EXCLUSIVE. Three properties set to impress

86 South East London. Two substantial family homes in Dulwich

106 Two character properties in Cambridgeshire

72 Secret Agent. Sarah Wakeham of Savills revealed

43 NEW HOMES. Tim Banks CEO of Octagon is ready for a busy Spring

88 Luxe Lettings. A beautifully designed apartment in Chelsea Creek

FINALLY

87 Diary of an Estate Agent. Jane Robathan of Roy Brooks

52 South West London. Contemporary luxury in Battersea

89 Lettings. Impressive mansion apartment in Fulham, the perfect family

50 Money Matters. 100 per cent mortgages could be making a comeback, suggests Duncan Farmer

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htfrank A unique loft style apartment from @knig #property#house #exterior

113 Last Word. Paul Westwood, Associate Director at Rampton Baseley has the final say

A very attractive Grade II Listed detached family house designed by the architect, Sir Aston Webb - From @robertholmesproperty #family #hom e #interiors

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SOUTH LOVES... SEEIT. SHOPIT. DOIT. LOVE HEARTS Tiger is ready to help the cause of romance for Valentine’s Day. And it’ll cost you a lot less than a bunch of overpriced red roses! Giant Inflatable Heart, £5, Neon Wall Light, £7 and Love Heart Wall Light, £7 all Flying Tiger. www.flyingtiger.com

STYLEICON From miniskirts and hot pants to vibrant tights and make-up, discover how Mary Quant launched a fashion revolution on the British high street, with over 200 garments and accessories, including unseen pieces from the designer’s personal archive. Inventive, opinionated and commercially minded, Mary Quant was the most iconic fashion designer of the 1960s. A design and retail pioneer, who was self taught, she popularised super-high hemlines and other irreverent looks that were critical to the development of the ‘Swinging Sixties’ scene. Mary Quant at the V&A opens Saturday, April 6. Book now. www.vam.ac.uk

THANKS ABUNCH From Jonathan Adler’s Muse collection, a vase that’s just made for a bouquet of red roses. In hand-carved porcelain, it’ll be a precious gift for ever after. £198 www.jonathanadler.com

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Mary Quant and models at the Quant Afoot footwear collection launch, 1967 ©PA Prints 2008

PICTURE THIS Every wall deserves a portrait, especially a quirky one. The Dutches is a framed art print by Mind the Gap. On fine art paper with a black wooden frame and acrylic glass, 100cm x 70cm, £250. www.decoville.co.uk

SHAPINGUP The silhouette of the Sott’Arch floor lamp, designed by Fabio Meliota for Mogg, could almost be an artist’s pen and ink drawing. The lamps flexible frame adjusts from 140cm to 3 metres and can be twisted into multiple positions to take the head and the light to where it’s needed. £1,440 www.gomodern.co.uk

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Lower house prices and the desire for a less stressful life are just two of the reasons that Londoners are quitting the Capital for pastures new, says Jenny Knight

ccording to the most official figures, nearly 300,000 Londoners move out to a provincial city or to the countryside every year. It seems people leave London for nearly every part of England and Wales with popular escape routes being Brighton and Birmingham and Bristol. Most people leaving London went to nearby areas in the home counties, with Essex, Surrey, Suffolk and Hampshire amongst the most popular. Figures from Barratt Homes showed that two years ago Dartford became hugely popular with nearly 5,000 Londoners moving out there. The counties around London are attractive because people can often find a much bigger house than they could afford in London within commuting distance, so they don’t have to give up their jobs. Another group take the full plunge, giving up their jobs and finding a totally new lifestyle. Some buy smallholdings, others find a property that comes with a business, like a rental cottage or bed and breakfast. Others decide to retrain for another career and live the good life, giving up expensive restaurants and theatre trips in exchange for breathing the good country air on walks with the children and the dogs. A good number of leavers are thought to be people who graduated from university in the 1990s, moved to London and bought homes when they were cheaper and are now in their 40s with families and enough equity to offer some options decide to bring up the children somewhere where they can run free. The bad news is that the exodus is leading to gentrification and rising housing prices in the most sought after country spots, meaning that house hunters may have to look harder and longer for their rural idyll. Interestingly leavers tend to follow well established migration routes with people leaving east London heading east even as far as Norfolk and people leaving Kensington and Chelsea heading for Oxford while south Londoners moved south west, while Lambeth folk were likely to walk to Brighton. A survey by Knight Frank found that people in their 30s are most likely to leave the capital. With popular destinations among the commuter belt with places like Elmbridge, Dartford, Reigate and Slough in the top ten. There is also evidence that buy-to-let landlords are also leaving London. Recent data suggests fewer investors are buying investment properties in London and the south east. Poorer rental yields have them looking to cheaper parts of the country.

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HOMEFRONT

ir Michael Caine is selling his stunning, seven - bedroom mansion on the outskirts of Leatherhead in Surrey which comes with its own cinema that cost the actor £120,000 to build. The property, which offers privacy and seclusion, is set in 8 acres with wonderful views of the Surrey Hills. Oscar-winning actor Caine, 85, and his wife Shakira, 71, bought the Keston Lodge estate for £1 million in 1999. The 12,000 sq ft property is on the market for £3.75 million and comes with a barn conversion with a bar, an indoor pool, a hot tub and a two-bedroom cottage. Sir Michael also owns a flat in Chelsea Harbour, west London. He sold his apartment in South Beach, Miami Beach, last year for a reported $7.45m (£5.9m). The agents are Strutt and Parker.

RIVERLIVING Anny is a very pretty and charming 1920s’ Dutch barge with many original features, moored at Imperial Wharf. She is in excellent condition and with modern conveniences all fitted in the last five years, including a multi-fuel wood burning stove and underfloor heating. There are two bedrooms (the second bedroom/study was the original captain’s cabin) a dressing room and a bathroom. The living space includes a kitchen/diner, reception room, wheelhouse reading room and deck seating area. There’s storage within the engine room. Anny has had a recent out-of-water survey, during which her hull was repainted, meaning she can be insured for seven years before this has to be repeated. She has a fully functioning engine, is mains-connected and at 21 tons (she is legally termed a ship) has a very gentle movement on the water. She is permanently afloat and is narrow enough to travel on canals and waterways. This lovely houseboat is located in a well-established and vibrant residential waterfront neighbourhood through the launch of Chelsea Creek, Chelsea Waterside and other luxury developments. With many cafés and bars nearby in Imperial Wharf, Anny is also in close to the delights of the King’s Road, Sloane Square, Chelsea and Fulham Broadway. And Imperial Wharf London overground station is approximately a two minute walk, with Clapham Junction station one stop away. Guide price £500,000. Knight Frank 020 3889 1547

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THE WORD It’s all about timing, says Alex Oppenheim Director John D Wood

was recently accused by my wife of being uncharacteristically “emotional” and, as is often the case with Mrs O, she was right! It was not because one of the our children had done something which pulled at the heart strings it was because I had just watched Andy Murray’s interview saying that he might not be able to continue playing tennis and then followed a montage of his greatest hits (pun intended). It is always very sad to see an elite sportsman or woman bow out before their time and especially when not on their own terms. Life is all about timing which can be good or bad! Buying and selling a property is also, to a lesser or greater degree, all about timing. For example what is available to buy at the time, equally what is not available, as well as market conditions in the area of interest. But what about timing in today’s market? It will not surprise many of this readership that Brexit comes up rather a lot in our day to day conversations and while our elected representatives continue to debate this topic, for a great many of us life continues. We all have to make important decisions which cannot be delayed indefinitely, often these are for practical and personal reasons with a property transaction central to these plans.

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On one of East Molesey’s most soughtafter roads, this large, detached, six bedroom house makes an ideal family home. The driveway offers plenty of offstreet parking. There are two reception rooms and a large open plan kitchen/ family room. Skylights and three sets of French doors allow plenty of light into the room and offer direct access onto the patio creating a wonderful place for summer entertaining. The ground floor also features a separate dining room, utility room and cloakroom. There are four bedrooms on the first floor and two large bedrooms and a family bathroom on the second floor making it perfect for older children or an au pair. The garden has mostly been laid to lawn and there is a patio area off from the kitchen for alfresco dining.

It might therefore come as a surprise that in 2018, the Battersea office of John D Wood & Co reported a 30% increase in the number of properties sold compared to 2017. In terms of purchasers we sold houses and flats to 18 different nationalities during that time. Such purchase decisions are not made lightly considering the current Stamp Duty Land Tax rates, especially if it is for an additional residence, not to mention the possible Capital Gains Tax when the time comes to sell. These purchases were not made for speculation but because a larger home was required for an expanding family, a pied a Palace Road, East Molesey, KT8, £2m, terre due to a change in employment or the Knight Frank, 01372 464496 timing was right for a first time purchase; there are many factors which influence us when we buy or sell a property. However, as in any market, pricing is key and the caveat remains that strong prices were and continue to be Côte achieved for the best properties Brasserie while those that are Woolverstone House, compromised or perhaps 45-47 Parsons Green Lane, electing an optimistic SW6 4HH pricing strategy suffer www.cote.co.uk/restaurant/ disproportionately. parsons-green Time waits for no one!

Where? This restaurant is easily overlooked on the main road opposite Parson’s Green tube station. It’s a hidden gem which explains why it is so lively every evening. Booking is usually essential unless you don’t mind a wait.

BEST BITES

What’s it like? A buzzy French bistro with great service. Good menu and excellent well cooked food, with a consistently friendly service. Excellent daily specials and frequently changing menu. Good quality French fare at a very reasonable price. And the food? Probably the best rib-eye steak and frites – cooked to perfection! Only problem is I always have the same!

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Connecting people & property, perfectly. Wandle Road, Wandsworth SW17 A family home with a south facing garden and side access. Close to the shops and restaurants of Bellevue Road. • • • •

Period property 80 ft garden Development potential Approximately 2,530 sq ft

Sam Sproston looks forward to helping you. sam.sproston@knightfrank.com 020 8682 7768

Guide price £1,850,000

Henderson Road, Wandsworth SW18 An architecturally designed family home on the Toast Rack. On the doorstep of Wandsworth Common. • • • •

Good transport links South-facing garden Private parking Approximately 4,400 sq ft

Sam Sproston looks forward to helping you. sam.sproston@knightfrank.com 020 8682 7768

Guide price £3,450,000

knightfrank.co.uk Connecting people & property, perfectly. All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £288 and referencing fees of £48 per person will apply when renting a property. There will also be a £48 charge to register your deposit with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme if applicable. (All fees shown are inclusive of VAT.) Please ask us for more information about other fees that will apply or visit www.knightfrank.co.uk/tenantfees. Knight Frank is a member of the ARLA Client Money Protection Scheme and our redress scheme for consumers is Property Redress Scheme.

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A delightful period cottage in an enviable location.

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Church Road, Wimbledon Village SW19 This property is very conveniently located for Wimbledon Village High Street, the Common as well as the Tube and Mainline stations in the Town. There are many excellent schools locally both in the State and Private sectors. • • •

Arranged over the ground floor only The vendor is chain free Approximately 1,400 sq ft

Our Wimbledon expert, Tom Cope, looks forward to helping you. tom.cope@knightfrank.com 020 8022 1358

Guide price

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The Grade II listed Victorian house.

Rectory Grove, Clapham SW4 The property is in a prime location moments from Clapham Old Town. The area provides a wealth of grand, period architecture and vintage charm. There are some of the best cafes, bars and restaurants locally, and a number of outstanding schools are in close proximity.

Harry Anthony looks forward to helping you. harry.anthony@knightfrank.com 020 8022 6119

• Beautifully presented and finished to an exacting standard throughout • Set behind a gated drive, with parking spaces available • Dual aspect reception room, featuring two fireplaces and a Juliet balcony • 55 ft landscaped garden with a patio area Guide price

£2,850

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All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £288 and referencing fees of £48 per person will apply when renting a property. There will also be a £48 charge to register your deposit with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme if applicable. (All fees shown are inclusive of VAT.) Please ask us for more information about other fees that will apply or visit www.knightfrank.co.uk/tenantfees. Knight Frank is a member of the ARLA Client Money Protection Scheme and our redress scheme for consumers is Property Redress Scheme.

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Homes to rent in Wimbledon SW19 Arterberry Road, Wimbledon SW20

The Grange, Wimbledon SW19

Lovely and light two bedroom second floor flat with balcony located in the heart of Wimbledon Village. EPC: C. Guide price £1,850 per calendar month

Cottenham Park Road, Wimbledon SW20

Classic yet contemporary family home, arranged over four floors and within this highly desirable location in West Wimbledon. Guide price £7,500 per calendar month

The Drive, West Wimbledon SW20

Stunning ground floor two bedroom apartment located close to the amenities and mainline station in Raynes Park. EPC: D. 5

Guide price £2,750 per calendar month

Longwood Drive, Putney SW15

Superb four bedroom end of terrace town house with rear garden and located a short distance from Wimbledon Common. EPC: D. Guide price £3,500 per calendar month

Melville Avenue, West Wimbledon SW20

1 Neutrally decorated family house arranged over three floors and located within this quiet cul-de-sac off Copse Hill. EPC: D.

A beautifully designed detached family home located within Putney Heath and a short distance from Roehampton and central Putney.

Guide price £4,250 per calendar month

Guide price £16,000 per calendar month

Call the Wimbledon team on 020 3641 7650, we'd love to help you. knightfrank.co.uk Connecting people & property, perfectly. All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £288 and referencing fees of £48 per person will apply when renting a property. There will also be a £48 charge to register your deposit with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme if applicable. (All fees shown are inclusive of VAT.) Please ask us for more information about other fees that will apply or visit www.knightfrank.co.uk/tenantfees. Knight Frank is a member of the ARLA Client Money Protection Scheme and our redress scheme for consumers is Property Redress Scheme.

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The best properties on your doorstep

Anhalt Road, SW11 Reception room, kitchen/dining room, master bedroom with en suite bathroom, 4 further double bedrooms, 2 further shower rooms, separate W.C, games room, garden with raised decking area, 242 sq m (2,599 sq ft), EPC=D

Guide £3.05 million | Freehold

Grandison Road, SW11 Double reception room, open-plan kitchen/breakfast room, 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, cellar, 157 sq m (1,691 sq ft), EPC=E

Guide £1.375 million | Freehold

Talk to us today Mayow Short Savills Battersea Park 020 3402 1900 mshort@savills.com

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

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

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Savills Battersea Park

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Savills Northcote Road

020 3428 2222

Lavender Gardens, SW11 Reception room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms (1 en suite), further bathroom, 86 sq m (928 sq ft), EPC=E

Guide £775,000 | Leasehold Approximately 91 years remaining

Cyril Mansions, SW11 Reception room, kitchen/reception room, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, 57 sq m (613 sq ft), EPC=D

Guide £649,950 | Share of Freehold

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Address, Area, PC Butler Med 12.85pt Description. Approx. x,xxxx sq ft. Energy Rating: x Gotham Reg 6pt Summary of accomodation. Gotham Reg 6pt

Bucharest Road, Wandsworth, SW18

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A beautifully presented Victorian mid-terrace house that has also been extended to the rear and up in to the loft. The house now offers well balanced

Address, PC Butler Med accommodationArea, with 4 bedrooms, double reception and 12.85pt “must-have” rear extension that opens up to a generous private garden. Bucharest Road is a

small residential street, part of a collection of streets known as “The Three B’s”, Bassingham, Bucharest and Brocklebank. The road sits between Earlsfield Description. Approx. x,xxxx sq ft. Energy Rating: x Gotham Reg 6pt and Wandsworth Common train stations which are both within easy reach as well as a short bus ride to Clapham Junction providing it with excellent 324 Trinity Road, Wandsworth SW18 3RG transportoflinks. Shops, bars,Gotham restaurants Summary accomodation. Regand 6ptother amenities are all within easy reach, either all along Garratt Lane.

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Cambridge Road, Battersea, SW11 Situated moments away from Battersea Park this substantial Victorian family house is extremely well proportioned throughout and has been extended to create a wealth of living and entertaining space. In addition, there is ample accommodation with a wonderful master bedroom, dressing room and ensuite bathroom. Furthermore, and of particular note is the extremely good sized southerly facing garden. Cambridge Road runs approximately southBattersea and west from of Wales Drive moments from Battersea Park. There are excellent bus services which connect to the City and north of the 501 ParkPrince Road, Battersea SW11 4LW River and Battersea Park Road provides a good selection of shops and restaurants.

020 3151 5578

ÂŁ2,300,000 battersea@johndwood.co.uk

501 Battersea Park Road, Battersea SW11 4LW

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HEADS-UP KNOWYOUR RIGHTS

It seems few tenants know their rights, according to a survey from TotallyMoney. Key findings show: • Only a third of UK tenants know that landlords are permitted to change the locks – provided they have been allowed into the property by permission or to deal with an emergency. However, they must immediately give tenants the new keys. Some 16% of tenants thought the landlord needed a court order to change the locks. • Landlords can check the credit score of potential tenants, but must have express permission before doing so – yet 19% of tenants believe that this permission isn’t required, and 11% don’t think they can do it at all. • More than half of the tenants thought that landlords have to fix any and all problems with the property. In fact landlords are required by law to fix major issues which affect the tenants’ ability to live in the property, but don’t have to fix small issues, particularly if the tenant caused the problem. • Half of the tenants questioned didn’t know that a landlord can change the rent without notifying them. With 4.7 million households currently renting, TotallyMoney has created a guide to the most common questions. Landlords for example often don’t know how quickly they must return a deposit and what landlord insurance covers.

NEWFACE Ben Plunkett has taken the helm as head of core in Savills, Richmond, coming from Dexters in Ealing. As part of the Richmond team, he will concentrate on the local core market in the town and locations including Petersham, Kew, Ham, Twickenham and Teddington.

150NOTOUT Hamptons International celebrates its 150th birthday this year with a series of events and campaigns. Hamptons started life in 1869 with an office in Pall Mall, eight members of staff, and with George Hampton as the Managing Director. It now has a network of over 90 offices in London and the South with over 1,000 members of staff. It is also represented in over 30 countries around the world giving buyers access to over 100,000 international properties. As part of the celebrations each member of staff will get their birthday as a holiday this year. A fleet of 15 Hamptons International branded taxis, will take to the streets and the 150th property of the year to be sold of let will be done without a fee. Hamptons will also fund raise in for its charity partner Cancer Research UK. Each member of the business has pledged to raise £150 each with a target of more than £150,000 by the end of the year. To date, Hamptons has raised almost a quarter of a million pounds for Cancer Research.

HOMESFORFAMILIES A ceremony was held when 70 completed new homes at Lollard Street were handed over by Sir George Iacobescu, CEO, Canary Wharf Group, to Homes for Lambeth. The affordable homes are thanks to an innovative method of funding. Lambeth Council leader, Cllr Lib Peck, said: “The Lollard Street development is a fantastic example of us working with developers, through the planning system, to provide the council-level rent homes we need to help tackle our housing crisis. By agreeing to allow the developer to

build off-site from the Shell development in Waterloo, we managed to revive this neglected site and secure many more family-sized social rented homes than the 17 proposed on-site units which would not have met local family needs. “The result is the fantastic, modern development of high-quality new homes that we see today; these properties, which will soon provide homes for scores of families, will be the new benchmark for affordable homes in our borough.” See page 45.

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WORD ON THE STREET

NEWPLAGUE Noise from an expanded Heathrow is likely to affect communities in all parts of the Wandsworth, with many set to experience significant annoyance from aircraft for the first time. The impact from additional flights would be felt most keenly in West Hill, Southfields, Earlsfield and Tooting. Currently most aircraft noise from approaching aircraft is concentrated over the north of the borough including Putney, Wandsworth and Battersea. Now, as part of the airport’s plans for an additional 25,000 flights a year in advance of a third runway opening, new flight paths would be needed. The potential routes depend on the introduction of new ‘curved’ approaches which would allow aircraft to join the final approach at a point closer to the airport than is currently possible. A consultation document is available online, until March 4, at www. heathrowconsultation.com. It includes a post-code checker to enable residents to see whether their home is likely to experience extra noise from an expanded airport. Wandsworth Council leader Ravi Govindia is urging anyone concerned by noise from additional flights to respond to the consultation. He said: “The council repeatedly called for information on noise impacts to be made available before Parliament voted on whether to give policy support for a third runway. “This 25,000 per year is just the start. A third runway will mean an extra 260,000

flights a year yet the people most likely to be affected were kept in the dark while the decision was going through Parliament. Now people on all sides of the airport will be able to see what could be in store for them from the proposed new airspace principles “It looks like there will be no escape for residents from aircraft noise – wherever they live. I would urge any resident who is concerned about the impact from an expanded Heathrow to check their own postcode and then let Heathrow know just how unacceptable it is that they should face the risk of additional noise.” “The extra 25,000 flights will be a taste of things to come – with more early morning arrivals and more people affected. The council will oppose this quick fix and continue to challenge the false prospectus on which the third runway is based.” The airport’s current annual capacity limit is set at 480,000 movements. Most of the extra flights are expected to occur before 6am and 7am with up to 25 extra arrivals in this period. Wandsworth and Richmond are part of a coalition of councils seeking a judicial review in the High Court on March 11, of the Government’s decision to give support for a third Heathrow runway, on grounds of air pollution, climate change and noise.

ALLLITUP One of Wandsworth’s historical landmarks – which some say was the cradle of English Parliamentary democracy – is now bathed in light after dark. The new lighting means the bell tower’s famous clock and the west chapel which dates back to the 16th century, can now be seen at day and night. Council leader Ravi Govindia said: “This means that this famous old church is even more prominent. It is a great addition to the night time landscape.” In 1647, as the English civil war was raging, St Mary’s was the forum for the first debates about the nature of democracy in England. Members of Oliver Cromwell’s New Model Army, waiting near London to maintain pressure on Parliament, sat in St Mary’s discussing what sort of society that they wanted to see emerge from the civil war and came up with the first known account of male suffrage in Britain.

Is now the time to negotiate a Brexit bargain deal? LAWRENCE BOWLES SAVILLS RESEARCH ANALYST Some will see this as a good time to move. Mortgage rates are still at historic lows, and Help to Buy still available on new build properties. Until there’s clarity on the UK’s future relationship with the EU, the market will remain price sensitive, and some buyers and sellers will put off moving until later. But, there will always be those who move out of necessity and others who simply want to get on with their lives, particularly if they’ve found the perfect home, and that has definitely been the Savills agency experience across South West London over the past year. We forecast little movement on prices over the next year or so, but average growth of around 7 per cent across prime London over the next five years.

MARY BEETON HEAD OF SALES LONDON HAMPTON INTERNATIONAL Everyone is fed up with Brexit, and people selling their homes particularly so. The uncertainty around how the UK will (or won’t) leave the EU has caused many people to delay making decisions and to sit tight. This means for those who are looking for a long term move, or for those wishing to make an investment, now is the perfect time to strike a deal. Serious sellers and buyers are active in this market, and it is those that have a real interest in agreeing a sale at a sensible price who are transacting. Alongside those looking to move to get on with their life, we are seeing increasing numbers of opportunistic purchasers specifically choosing to buy now rather than later, to take advantage of the prices in the current climate. Brexit isn’t everything; life goes on around the politics and buying a home is about just that – and you can be sure that the moment there is even the slightest return of confidence in the political and economic climate again the opportunity will vanish overnight. You only know it was the bottom of the market when it’s already on the way back up!

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Guide price: ÂŁ5,750,000 9 Bedrooms A detached seven bedroom family home situated on a corner plot of approximately 0.64 of an acre in one of the premier roads within the exclusive Coombe Estate. Offering accommodation arranged over three floors with five reception rooms with brick hearth fireplaces to two of them, wood flooring to main lounges, bespoke designed kitchen/breakfast room, large utility/second kitchen, double garage and self-contained two bedroom cottage with garage within the grounds. Planning Permission was also granted for an indoor swimming pool complex with lounge and staff accommodation (now lapsed).

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Guide price: ÂŁ6,950,000 STC Rental: ÂŁ14,000 PCM A substantial detached six bedroom suite family residence, arranged over two floors with high ceilings and uninterrupted views over the Coombe Hill golf course in one of the most prestigious roads in the Coombe Estate. Within mature grounds of approximately 0.90 of an acre, the property benefits from three spacious formal reception rooms with 3m high ceilings, study, bar, staff accommodation, sun lounge, jacuzzi, changing rooms to the pool complex and double garage. Built circa 1989 with Gross internal area of approximately 9,500 ft2.

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PICKOFTHE PAPERBACKS BOOKOFTHEMONTH UNCOMMON TYPE BY TOM HANKS CORNERSTONE £8.99 A collection of 17 wonderful short stories showing that two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks is as talented at writing as he is as an actor. They range from an affair between best friends, a second rate actor dealing with sudden stardom to a teenager stumbling onto his father’s secret life. This is Hanks’ first fiction work and the collection of stories shows his humour and insight into the human condition. In each story a typewriter plays a role.

OLD BAGGAGE LISSA EVANS CORNERSTONE £8.99 Waterstone’s book of the month for January, this poignant and sparkling comic novel is about the legacy of the Women’s Suffrage Movement and one woman’s determination to create a meaningful present in the wake of her own thrilling and revolutionary past. Matilda Simkin, once a militant suffragette, enters middle age to find the world has moved on. It is 1928 she begins an ambitious new venture against a new enemy: the rising tide of pre-World War Two British fascism. ONCE UPON A RIVER DIANE SETTERFIELD TRANSWORLD £12.99 On a dark midwinter’s night in an ancient inn on the Thames, the regulars are entertaining themselves by telling stories when the door bursts open and in steps an injured stranger, carrying the drowned corpse of a child. Hours later, the dead girl stirs, takes a breath and returns to life. Is it a miracle? Is it magic? And who does the little girl belong to? This exquisitely crafted multi-layered mystery brims with folklore, suspense and romance, as well as with the urgent scientific curiosity of the Darwinian age.

THE MISSING GIRL JENNY QUINTANA PAN MACMILLAN £8.99 This debut thriller is a gripping novel full of twists and turns, and a desperate hunt to solve a decades-old mystery. Anna Flores was a child when her adored teenage sister disappeared. She took the first opportunity to run from her fractured family, building a life for herself abroad. Thirty years later her mother has died and Anna returns home to sort through her possessions. She has to confront the question: What really happened to her sister Gabriella? DEAR MRS BIRD AJ PEARCE PAN MACMILLAN £7.99 It is London, 1941 and amid the falling bombs Emmeline Lake dreams of becoming a fearless Lady War Correspondent. Instead she finds herself a typist for the formidable Henrietta Bird, the renowned agony aunt at Woman’s Friend magazine. Mrs Bird refuses to read, let alone answer, letters containing any form of unpleasantness, and definitely not those from the lovelorn, grief-stricken or morally conflicted. But the thought of these desperate women waiting for an answer at this most desperate of times becomes impossible for Emmy to ignore.

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he Royal Horticultural Society is helping to keep our gardens rosy by helping to research those nasty rose viruses that destroy or mar one of our favourite garden plants. Noted for their colour and scent, roses are one of the most important ornamental flowering plants grown worldwide, with a yearly estimated production of 18 billion cut stems and up to 80 million potted roses. Yet rose viruses have not been studied in detail in the UK since the 1980s. But recent advances in scientific techniques, such as high-throughput DNA sequencing, provide new opportunities to improve our understanding of the viruses. The latest research will help to future proof against new and emerging threats such as Rose rosette virus, which causes reddening on newly emerging shoots, excessive thorn production, abnormalities and eventually plant death. This virus has not yet hit the UK but it is one of the plant’s greatest threats and has caused the destruction of entire collections in the USA and Canada. Recently reported in India, the virus is spread by a four-legged microscopic mite transported on plants, insects, wind or contaminated clothing. The research is being conducted in a joint venture between Newcastle University and Fera Science Limited and with the support of David Austin Roses. PhD researcher, Ines Vazquez Iglesias, will analyse hundreds of samples from RHS collections, gardens and nurseries across

the UK at Fera’s Sand Hutton research facility with the findings published in 2019. Ines Vazquez Iglesias, the PHD researcher, said: “The RHS bursary provided an opportunity to see first hand the devastation that rose rosette virus has had in the US. What was once a blooming garden of roses had been reduced to hundreds of dead or dying plants. My research is intended to educate industry and gardeners as to the risk posed to the rose by new and emerging viruses and protect the UK’s gardens for the future”. Other common problems afflicting UK garden roses include: • Mottled leaves and weakened plants caused by rose viruses such as Strawberry latent ringspot virus and Arabis mosaic virus. • Fungal problems on the leaves including rose blackspot, powdery mildew and rose rust, causing disfigured growth and lack of vigour. • Root problems caused by Phytophthora root rot and honey fungus, leading to plant die-back and eventual plant death. Gerard Clover, Head of Plant Health at the RHS, said: “Roses are favoured by gardeners for their range of colours, scented blooms and versatility. With new pest and disease threats waiting in the wings it’s important we apply the latest tools and techniques to protect gardens and support the UK’s horticultural industry.” Nicola Spence, Defra Chief Plant Health Officer, said: “We want to be the first

MIXANDMATCH All too often south London gardens are too small for much of a vegetable patch. However, there are advantages to slotting a few vegetables in amongst the flower beds. Flowers can bring in pollinators to your vegetables and also beneficial insects to target and organically control pests. What’s more some vegetables are attractive in their own right – for example the runner bean with its pretty red flowers looks lovely climbing up a trellis or apple tree. As most gardeners already know planting a batch of the same plants together seems to attract more pests, while dotting things about helps protect them. One theory is that different smells counteract each other so fewer pests are able to single out their most desirable dinner. While slotting the veg into gaps ensure that they are planted where they will enjoy the best environment. It’s no good planting something that needs strong sun and good soil behind a shrub that puts them it in the shade. Another consideration is taking care not to lose your plantings in the general riot. Stick in canes that are marked up so that you know where your vegetables are growing and make sure that they are not crowded out.

generation to leave the environment in a better state than we found it and protecting our plants, such as roses, from pests and diseases is a key part of that ambition. “We are continuously working to ensure that foreign threats are kept away. However, we also need to better understand the threat they pose and this research by Newcastle University will provide essential intelligence on how to tackle emerging pests and diseases. I urge everyone to source their plants from reputable nurseries and to remain vigilant for threats by practising good biosecurity.”

CLEANUP THEHOME House plants like peace lilies and spider plants are making a come-back as millennials realise their health benefits. They are embracing gardening as part of a push for physical and mental well-being. Low maintenance house plants have seen huge increases in sales recently. For example, sales of swiss cheese plants are up 150% since last year. The Royal Horticultural Society says that urban dwellers are opting for the peace lily because it is so efficient at removing pollutants from the air – with sales up by 23%. Spider plants are also great for purifying the air with the added plus that they multiply easily via their dangling babies and are very hard for even the most inept indoor gardener to kill. Plants are also growing in the social media, with green-fingered techno wizards adding more than 2.2 million posts to the hashtag “plantsofinstagram”.

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FLANDERS HOUSE, MERSHAM TN25

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A divinely beautiful, GII listed, double-fronted and detached Georgian home. All four bedrooms are doubles, the kitchen/breakfast room has limed cabinets and a white Aga, there are two separate receptions, two bathrooms plus a utility, a cellar, an enchanting garden and sheltered parking for a couple of cars. Find it in a village setting four miles from Ashford International and close to the coast. Chain free.

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IMPRESSIVE VICTORIAN HOUSE A wonderful four bedroom family house in the sought-after enclave of Battersea affectionately known as “Little India”

his house has a pretty patio garden and has been extended both downstairs and on the upper floors. The bedrooms are all doubles, there are two bathrooms and one downstairs WC. The reception room has pretty sash windows and a period fire place, wonderful for those cosy winter nights. The double space leads through to the kitchen which has been extended and has wonderful skylights which brighten the kitchen/dining space. It is a superb family kitchen and has plentiful storage and counter space, as well as a range cooker. The kitchen leads to the patio garden with raised beds and established planting. The family bathroom is an exceptional size and could easily incorporate a separate

shower as well as a large luxurious bathtub. The bedroom accommodation all feels spacious and with room for a family to spread out. “Little India” is a coveted area of Battersea located between Battersea Park, Clapham and the River Thames. The large Victorian houses in this area are perfect for families and commuters, set on quiet residential streets less than half a mile from Clapham Junction Station. Battersea is also home to plenty of fantastic highly rated schools, including Thomas’ Battersea and Newton Prep.

‘The large Victorian houses in this area are perfect for families and commuters’

Afghan Road, “Little India”, Battersea, London, SW11, £1,100,000, Knight Frank 020 3641 5936

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IMMACULATE This Victorian house has been imaginatively and sensitively renovated and extended to create a really lovely family home. It is also immaculately presented in a bright and clean style

he house is arranged over three floors, with four double bedrooms and four bathrooms, three of which are en suites. Downstairs there is a newly renovated kitchen finished to a high standard together with two separate reception rooms; one of which has French doors leading onto a secluded rear garden. The garden is a good size for the area. Altogether the ground floor provides a great entertaining space, as well as being the perfect play area for young children. There is also a useful cellar with a utility area. Dault Road is part of a well-regarded enclave of tree-lined streets just off East Hill, Wandsworth and is conveniently

located for all the shops, cafés, restaurants and bars of both fashionable Old York Road in Wandsworth Town and of the newly renovated Southside Centre. The area has a good range of both private and state sector schools and day nurseries with Allfarthing Primary School located at the end of Dault Road. Wandsworth Town mainline station provides a fast link direct into Waterloo, as does Clapham Junction which also provides services to much of the south. There are also numerous bus services from East Hill and nearby Fairfield Street.

‘Conveniently located for all the shops, cafés, restaurants and bars of both fashionable Old York Road’

Dault Road, Wandsworth, SW18, £1.2m, John D Wood 020 3151 0976

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ROYAL CONNECTIONS This detached family home is set on a plot of 0.4 of an acre and stands in one of Wimbledon Village’s best roads, 200 yards from the Common

he handsome house was built in 1889 and designed by Sir Aston Webb, the architect who designed the principal façade of Buckingham Palace. Nearby are three golf clubs, a riding stable and tennis clubs. Both King’s College School and Wimbledon Girls’ High School are within walking distance. The main town centre is also within walking distance for shopping and trains to Central London and beyond. The house has eight bedrooms and three interconnecting reception rooms. It has been sympathetically modernised and retains original features including tall sash windows and high ceilings with cornices. There is a gated driveway and an impressive entrance hall with a characterful staircase. The drawing room, family room and dining room can be used as one huge open plan space or divided by the striking original portcullis which is electrically operated, and a pair of pocket doors. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of units, integrated appliances and

a central island giving additional storage. It has direct access to the garden. Off the kitchen is a useful utility room, and there are two guest cloakrooms on this floor. On the first floor, off the landing with seating area, is the large master bedroom suite with walk-in wardrobe, en suite bathroom and dressing room; five further bedrooms and a family bathroom. There is also a secondary staircase leading from the hall to the first floor. On the second floor are three more bedrooms, one with a balcony which gives far reaching views, and good eaves storage. An extension at the rear of the house adds an indoor swimming pool complex with gymnasium and sauna and a family room/annexe above the garage. The house is surrounded on three sides by lovely landscaped gardens with an extensive lawned area and a stone terrace. Off-street parking is provided on the front driveway and garage.

‘Built in 1889 and designed by Sir Aston Webb, the architect who designed the principal façade of Buckingham Palace’

The Grange, Wimbledon Village, SW19, POA, Robert Holmes & Co 020 8947 9833

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WHAT’SON... BEHIND THE SCENES TOURS AT TOWER BRIDGE Tower Bridge, Bermondsey Until Feb 24

These sneaky tours of Tower Bridge last 90 minutes and offer access to parts of the bridge that aren’t ordinarily open to the public, including the control cabin, the impressive bascule chambers below the level of the river bed and the machinery room. www.towerbridge.org.uk

CATS ON THE PAGE British Library, Euston Until Sun 17 Mar

Exuberant and playful? Or more mysterious and threatening? Cats come to life in books, manuscripts and artwork to captivate and inspire. Renew your acquaintance with familiar favourites including Mog, Winnie and Wilbur, and T S Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats and meet some new friends from around the world. The free exhibition features a reading corner complete with books, a family trail and sound recordings. www.bl.uk/events/cats-on-the-page

ALL ABOUT EVE Noel Coward Theatre, Covent Garden

swimming turtles all made up of hundreds of stunning orchids. www.kew.org

HARALD SOHLBERG: PAINTING NORWAY Wed 13 Feb-Sun 2 June Dulwich Picture Gallery

The gallery’s first show of 2019 showcases the highly original landscapes of the Norwegian symbolist artist, Harald Sohlberg (1869-1935), one of the greatest masters of landscape painting in the history of Norwegian art. Timed to coincide with the 150th anniversary of Sohlberg’s birth it will be the first major show of his work outside of Norway. www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

IMAGINE CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL Wed 13 Feb-Sun 24 Feb The annual festival returns for half-term with the best in children’s theatre, comedy, family parties, hands-on activities, DJs, dance, immersive experiences and full-on fun for children and their grown-ups –180 events and half of these completely free. www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whatson

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Gillian Anderson and Lily James step into the 1950 Bette Davis and Anne Baxter roles as bitterly feuding actresses in this version of the classic Hollywood satire directed by Ivo van Hove with original musical from PJ Harvey. www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk/theatres/ noel-coward-theatre

ORCHID FESTIVAL Kew Gardens Sat Feb 9-Sun Mar 10

Kew Gardens’ celebration of the orchid returns for its 24th year, this time with a focus on the plant life of Colombia. See the botanical garden’s tropical greenhouse filled with a colourful animal display including a toucan in flight, a hanging sloth and

Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs: The Magic Cutlass

DIANE ARBUS:IN THE BEGINNING Hayward Gallery, South Bank Wed 13 Feb-Mon 6 May

This exhibition is the first solo show of Arbus’ work in the UK for 12 years. Organised by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, it features more than 100 photographs,

some of the most striking, tender and unnerving portraits ever taken and which have never before been exhibited in Europe. www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/ exhibitions/hayward-gallery-art/dianearbus-beginning

GROWING UNDERGROUND URBAN FARM TOUR Until Thur 28 Mar

1a Carpenter’s Place, London SW4 7TD Visit Growing Underground, the urban farm situated 33m underneath the streets of Clapham in a World War II air raid shelter. For a limited time these amazing tunnels will open for a tour of the depths of the world’s first underground farm. www.growing-underground.com

VALENTINES DAY COMEDY NIGHT – GIRLFRIEND FROM HELL the Exhibit Bar, Balham Thur 14 Feb, 7pm-10.30pm

Gabby Killick’s Girlfriend From Hell comedy show took the Edinburgh Festival by storm. It offers advice on everything from when it’s time to start stalking your boyfriend to what to do when you’ve taken too much ketamine. It also supplies top tips on the sexiest Instagram poses and how best to react after losing your skirt in a night club. Joining her will be comedy performances from all her ex boyfriends... www.theexhibit.co.uk/events

LONDON FASHION WEEK FESTIVAL 180 The Strand, Temple Sat 16 Feb-Sun 17 Feb

Got a passion for fashion? Shop a curated edit of designer collections from over 150 brands, go front row for a show and listen to talks from industry experts for the heads up on next season’s trends. Tickets are limited. www.londonfashionweekfestival.com

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NEWHOMESUPDATE Tim Banks, Octagon CEO, is ready for a busy spring

s we swiftly roll into the second month of 2019, the Octagon team have already begun preparing for the busy spring sales period ahead. With two multi-unit schemes in London, a brand new superhome in leafy Sunningdale and the continued growth of our Bespoke division, we are delighted to have welcomed seven new staff members over the past two months, including our first Commercial Director. The Bespoke team, headed by John Pope, is currently working on almost 30 projects across London and the Home Counties, with this figure set to grow even further in the coming months. From country piles and inner City renovations, to some of our most extravagant mansions to date, every project is managed in house from start to finish, including sourcing the perfect plot and submitting planning permissions. In London, we have one apartment already sold at Eagle House, our award-winning, Grade II* listed development in the heart of Wimbledon Village. Making quite the impression on entrance to the historical building, our team has been busy over the past few weeks decorating the two main communal hallways, with bespoke furnishings, artwork and tapestries, further highlighting the soaring stained glass and leaded light

Impressive welcome: One of the communal hallways to the Octagon development in the historic Eagle House, Wimbledon Village which has been designed to highlight the soaring stained glass and leaded light window and the magnificent, ancient oak fireplace

window as well as the ancient oak fireplace. With each of the seven apartments completely unique, we have also dressed a second show home on the first floor of Eagle House, which launched mid-January. We look forward to welcoming new potential purchasers to explore the one of a kind building with either ourselves or Knight Frank’s Wimbledon office. Prices from £2.25m. Pre-Christmas saw the official launch of Titlarks House in Sunningdale, our first joint venture with Kebbell Homes. With an astounding 17,000 sq ft of living space spanning just two floors, our friends from the press joined the Octagon Directors for the busy breakfast event in December, alongside interior designer Kim Harvey who was there to highlight key finishes and features of this £15m mansion. Complete with a full leisure suite and indoor swimming pool, viewings of Titlarks House are now available by appointment only. Finally, we are delighted to announce the sale of a Bespoke opportunity in Headley, with the 31.5 acre plot on the Surrey/Hampshire borders which exchanged contracts at the end of 2018. Having already secured planning permission for a house of up to 20,000 sq ft, the new buyers have a wealth of opportunities available, including an option to develop two houses on this stunning rural estate. www.octagon.co.uk

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AFFORDABLE HOUSING The Lollard Street Project, on the Ethelred housing estate in Kennington, will introduce affordable housing on a site of about three quarters of a hectare. The site is currently occupied by a two-storey car park for three nearby tower blocks with the Ethelred Nursery on top. Both will be demolished to make way for the new homes. The 89 new homes will include flats and town houses, a replacement nursery and communal gardens. There will be four new four storey blocks and one seven storey tower block, with one 16 storey tower block and 15 three storey town houses and a new nursery.

DESIGNERHOMES Four unique architecturally designed new homes by award-winning developers, Roland Jones are located in the heart of the ‘Tonsleys ‘ in Wandsworth

here are excellent transport links at Wandsworth Town mainline station allowing quick access into Clapham, Vauxhall, and Waterloo with numerous buses to Fulham and Chelsea. The houses have four bedrooms, three bathrooms, two reception rooms and a garden. To the front is an elegant bay-fronted reception room with parquet flooring and a Chesney fireplace with stone surround. Pocket doors at the rear of the reception space open into a wonderfully, light kitchen/dining/living room with wood grain Porcelanosa tiles. Full height sliding glass doors open onto a tiled terrace perfect for outside dining. Tiled steps lead up to a raised private, south-facing landscaped garden with low maintenance artificial grass, built-in seating and feature lighting. The stunning bespoke Roundhouse kitchen has an extensive range of units and cupboards, with a Caesarstone wrap around worktop, fully integrated Meile appliances, an induction hob with connectivity hood, Quooker boiling water tap, wine fridge and built-in pantry. The house also has a downstairs cloakroom and a useful utility space. A glass balustrade with a walnut handrail leads upstairs to the first floor. To the front is the generous master suite with

bespoke Italian designed fitted wardrobes and a luxurious en suite bathroom with a separate double glass Hansgrohe rain shower with textured Porcelanosa tiles, and a contemporary mirrored cabinet incorporating shaver sockets. A guest suite is located to the rear with a stylish en suite bathroom with a rainshower over the bath. On the top floor, are an additional two double bedrooms, extensive eaves storage, wonderful views across London and a stylish shower room with a remote control Velux window. Dighton Road is a quiet residential road located in the heart of the ‘Tonsleys’ with little passing traffic. There is an excellent choice of both private and state schools nearby with St Faith’s Primary School at the end of the road. There are a host of excellent shops, restaurants and coffee shops on the Old York Road as well as several excellent local Gastro Pubs. The Southside Centre is nearby with its multiplex cinema and many other retail outlets. The river is nearby with the green open spaces of Wandsworth Common and Wandsworth Park close to hand. Dighton Road, Wandsworth, SW18, £1,650,000, Knight Frank 020 8682 7777

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Offering views towards the River Thames and Barnes Wetland Centre from private roof terraces and balconies, Octagon’s latest London launch offers nine stunning new townhouses with luxurious and spacious accommodation, ranging between 4,375 – 6,150 sq ft. Each home incorporates the highest specification and finishes, featuring 4/5 bedrooms, an impressive kitchen/breakfast room and four formal reception rooms across five storeys. The lower ground floor is dedicated to leisure – including a gym and shower room, cinema/TV den and a covered courtyard garden. Each property features a private west backing walled garden with rear pedestrian access to the Thames towpath. Located within the Bishop’s Park Conservation Area, Bishops Row is just a short walk from Fulham’s vibrant centre, tube stations, bus services, and an excellent choice of local schooling.

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MONEYTIP

019 looks set to be an intriguing year. We expect interest rates to be pretty flat, ending the year unchanged at 0.75 per cent or perhaps edging slightly higher to 1 per cent. It all depends on what happens with Brexit, which is something nobody can forecast. If it all falls apart, the Bank of England might even reduce interest rates in order to kick-start the economy. If we get a reasonably balanced outcome, we don’t see rates going higher than 1 per cent as the economy is still fairly fragile. Mortgage pricing will reflect what happens to interest rates to an extent but we still expect them to be competitive. Fixed-rate mortgages will remain popular as uncertainty about the economy and future direction of interest rates continues. Remortgaging was the big success story for the industry in 2018 and this looks set to continue into 2019 as borrowers come off fixed rates and look to lock into competitive deals.

MONEY MATTERS

he number of people taking out a mortgage has fallen year-on-year but shoppers are piling debt on their credit cards, personal loans and overdrafts, according to UK Finance, which represents all aspects of lending. It says that gross mortgage lending across the residential market in November last year was £23.1 billion, 2.0 per cent lower than November 2017. The number of mortgages approved by the main high street banks in November was 10.6 per cent lower; approvals for house purchase were 1.2 per cent lower, remortgage approvals were 20.3 per cent lower, and approvals for other secured borrowing were 12.2 per cent lower. The £11.3 billion of credit card spending in November was 7.5 per cent higher than November 2017. Over the past twelve months, the outstanding level of credit card borrowing grew by 5.3 per cent. Personal borrowing through loans and overdrafts grew by 2.5 per cent in the year to November.

GARETH LOMWAN, SPF PRIVATE CLIENTS

£123,000

The average outstanding mortgage in the UK

The average age of a first-time buyer in parts of London

night Frank says that demand for prime central London property has continued to rise in relation to new supply. The number of new prospective buyers has increased by a notable 8 per cent between January 2017 and November last year, in despite of a sales volume decline over the course of 2018. “Such findings suggest pent-up demand is forming,” it says. “There has been a rise in activity in the £20millionplus London market in the second half of 2018, driven by the recent weakness of sterling and asking prices for this market adjusting more quickly to higher transaction costs.”

NUMBERCRUNCHING

3.33% £215,000 The average interest rate on a 95 per cent loan fixed for two years

The average outstanding mortgage in London, according to Savills

BESTBUYMORTGAGES

Fixed Rates

Lender

Rate

Until

Reversionary Rate

APR

Max. LTV

HLC

ERC

Leeds BS

1.39%

3/31/2021

5.69%

4.9%

65%

n/a

3% / 2% until 31/03/2021 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£1999 Product Fee £199

Mx £1.25m Free valuation.

Leeds BS

1.48%

3/31/2021

5.69%

4.9%

75%

n/a

3% / 2% until 31/03/2021 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£1999 Product Fee £199

Mx £1m Free valuation.

Skipton BS

1.78%

5/31/2024

4.99%

3.9%

60%

n/a

5/5/4/3/2% until 31/05/2024 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£1995 Product Fee

£65

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

Coventry BS

2.25%

3/31/2029

4.74%

3.2%

50%

n/a

5/5/3/3/3% until 31/03/2024 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£999 Product Fee

£125

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

Product Fee

Exit Fee

Notes

Source: SPF Private Clients

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FULLON? 100 per cent mortgages could be making a comeback, suggests Duncan Farmer

now average 3.33 per cent for a two-year fixed-rate deal or 3.89 per cent for a fiveyear fix, says Which? There is popular support for the return of 100 per cent loans: according to a YouGov poll 48 per cent thought they were a good idea, compared with 32 per cent who did not and 20 per cent who had no opinion. Memories of the financial crash may be fading but the big problem with such loans is that if house prices fall and the borrower can no longer meet repayments, the lender will be left with an asset worth less than the outstanding loan. That way trouble lies, and you can be certain that lenders entering this sector of the market will go through an applicant’s finances with a fine-tooth comb. The plan would also stretch the amount people could borrow compared with their income. At present the Bank of England limits the number of loans that can be granted at more than 4.5 times’ gross earnings. It will be interesting to see, if such loans do make a comeback, how many applications are in fact approved. One thing is certain, it won’t be 100 per cent.

he consumer organisation Which? is predicting the return of 100 per cent mortgages – for borrowers who have no deposit – at some point the point this year. It cites calls from lenders, predominantly building societies, to allow people in certain stable professions or industries and anyone in line for a big inheritance to borrow the entire purchase price. In London this is likely to benefit people working the financial services and legal professions. Such loans have all but vanished in the 11 years since the financial crash although some lenders are granting them, although they do come with ties. Either a borrower must team up with a guarantor, usually a parent, who agrees to step in and pay the mortgage if the borrower defaults, or a parent lodges a hefty sum, which earns interest, as collateral or a parent simply adds their name to the mortgage. The interest rate on those 100 per cent loans is usually higher than for smaller loans. In fact, the rates on 95 per cent mortgages have hit record low levels and

alifax, Britain’s biggest mortgage lender, says that it is difficult to predict whether people will be able to keep up with their mortgage repayments this year. Russell Galley, its managing director, says: “There are competing pressures with signs of positive annual pay growth supporting affordability, but risks associated with the potential for higher interest rates are pulling in the other direction.” ‘Across the country, it said that in December the average cost of a home was £229,729 and annual house price growth stood at 1.3 per cent. “Overall, house price growth in 2018 was very much within the range of 0-3 per cent as we forecast at the start of the year,” Mr Galley said. “This year we’re expecting continued stability in house prices with between 2 per cent and 4 per cent price inflation. However, this expectation will clearly be dependent on the Brexit outcome, with risks to both sides of our forecast”.

Variable Rates Lender

Rate

Until

Rev. Rate

APR

Max. LTV

HLC

ERC

Product Fee

Exit Fee

Notes

Yorkshire BS

1.37%

Discount from SVR 3/31/2021

4.99%

4.4%

65%

n/a

None

£995 Product Fee

£90

Mx £5m

Halifax

1.38%

Tracker over base until 4.24% 31/03/2021

4.0%

80%

n/a

1.4% / 0.9% until 31/03/2021. 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£999

£199

Mx £1m Purchase Only

Skipton

2.05%

Tracker over base for 24 months

4.99%

4.8%

90%

n/a

None

£995

Mx £500k. Free Valuation. Free legals for remortgages.

Coventry BS

1.95%

Variable rate for term (not linked to Base Rate)

n/a

2.0%

50%

n/a

None

£999 Product Fee

£125

Mx £2m. Free Valuation. Free legals for remortgages.

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ENDOF TERRACE This end of terrace 1970s’ three bedroom house is in good decorative order and ideally located for the amenities and transport links of Herne Hill, Tulse Hill and Brixton and close to the lovely Brockwell Park. This bright property includes a good sized kitchen diner, a downstairs WC, understairs storage and a sizeable reception room with sliding doors opening to a decked and lawned garden with a shed. On the first floor there are three bedrooms, two good sized doubles and a small double, all with fitted wardrobes. There is a bathroom with a shower over the bath and a WC. On the landing there is a storage cupboard and a loft hatch giving access to a boarded and insulated loft. The property benefits from being double glazed throughout and is sold with no onward chain.

ENTERTAINING SPACE

Jarrett Close, Tulse Hill, SW2, £575,000, Winkworth 020 7501 8950

This is an immaculately presented family house which has a wealth of living and entertaining space

he kitchen and dining area are perfect for entertaining and on the raised ground floor the double reception room provides ample formal entertaining space. The house features four bedrooms, a double reception room with a dining room, kitchen/breakfast room and three bathrooms, two of which are en suites. There is also a cloakroom, study, utility room, plentiful storage space and a balcony overlooking the garden. Of particular note is the very good sized garden with its mature plants and borders. Eland Road runs northwards from Lavender Hill into the Shaftesbury Estate Conservation Area and towards Battersea Park. Clapham Junction is the closest train station, and there are

a number of local bus routes that run in the area. There are a variety of local shops, supermarkets and restaurants on Lavender Hill and Battersea Rise. Eland Road, SW11, Battersea, £1,795,000, John D Wood 020 3151 0661

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ANYONEFOR TENNIS?

ust a few minutes’ walk from King’s College Schools and Wimbledon Common and Village, this very attractive, detached family house is in a much-favoured residential road The six bedroom house has versatile lateral accommodation over three floors. On the ground floor a wide reception hall leads to a generous drawing room with feature fireplace, dining room and a study with a vaulted ceiling. The contemporary kitchen/breakfast room, with a feature circular window, has a range of wall and base units with integrated appliances and a central island with additional storage. Off the kitchen is a family room and a useful utility room. All reception rooms and the kitchen are arranged around the large terrace with doors opening out onto it. There is also a cloakroom on the ground floor and potential to create a self-contained annexe including the garage and study if required, subject to planning permission. On the first floor there is a large master bedroom suite with fitted wardrobes

and a smartly appointed bathroom, three more bedrooms, and two family bathrooms. While on the top floor there are two further double bedrooms and a bathroom as well as useful storage. The rear garden is south facing with a terrace and steps leading up to a lawned area with well stocked borders. It backs onto Westside Tennis Club with open views. To the front is a garden and a gated driveway for ample off-street parking. Wimbledon Common is virtually on the doorstep and the Village High Street with its shops, boutiques, restaurants, cafés and bars is also within near walking distance. Wimbledon town centre offers more comprehensive shopping facilities together with Mainline and District Line rail services providing fast access to Central London and the City (Waterloo 12-15 minutes SR Mainline).

The Wimbledon Village specialists with over 30 years of experience, and substantial knowledge of the South London property market, providing a friendly, ﬂexible service to clients in order to make moving home a positive experience. Robert Holmes & Company has earned its reputation by providing a bespoke approach to estate agency, oﬀering clients an independent and distinctly personal service tailored to individual requirements. Specialising in the sale and letting of high calibre residential property primarily within Wimbledon, Coombe and the surrounding areas.

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Ernle Road Wimbledon, London, SW20, £3,400,000, Robert Holmes & Co 020 8947 9833

Wimbledon Village

£3.85m

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Wimbledon Village

£3,200,000

An attractively presented Victorian semi-detached house with a south facing garden situated in this desirable central Village location Entrance hall • 2 reception rooms • kitchen/breakfast room • family room • study • utility room • 5 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • large storage/box room • south facing garden • garage and off-street parking • ER/D

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Wimbledon

£1,195,000

A smartly appointed house which has recently been refurbished, backing onto Cannizaro Park in a tranquil setting moments from the Common and within easy walking distance of the Village Open plan reception room • kitchen/breakfast room • conservatory & play room/office • study • 3 bedrooms • bathroom • front and rear gardens • ER/D

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Wimbledon

With extensive views over Wimbledon Park and convenient for local transport Reception room • huge dining/family room • study and separate office • kitchen/breakfast room • 6/7 bedrooms • 3 bath/shower rooms • 200’ garden • garage and drive • ER/D

£3,750,000

4 newly built semi-detached houses in an ideal location between the Village and the town centre Reception room • kitchen/breakfast room • cinema/games room • 4 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms • garden • OSP • ER/B

Wimbledon Village

£3,600,000

Wimbledon

£3,350,000

Wimbledon £2,950,000

On the edge of the Village and within easy walking distance of the town centre 3 reception rooms • study • kitchen/family room • wine cellar • 5 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • private garden • garage & workshop • OSP • ER/D

With far reaching views over the Royal Wimbledon golf course and Cannizaro Park 2 reception rooms • kitchen/breakfast/family room • study • master bedroom suite • 4 further beds • 2 further bath/shower rooms • 96’ garden • garage & OSP • ER/E

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Wimbledon

from £2,500,000

£2,350,000

A handsome and well-appointed double fronted house situated in a gated development Entrance hall • 2 reception rooms • conservatory • family room • kitchen/breakfast room • utility room • 5 bedrooms • 4 bath/shower rooms (2 e/s) • garden • garage and parking • ER/F

On a generous plot with an opportunity to re-design or possibly re-build stpp 2 reception rooms • study/TV room • kitchen/breakfast room • utility area • 6 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • south-westerly garden • garage & OSP • ER/E

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LETTINGS LUXURY T

his exceptionally elegant family home is situated in a quiet location that offers peace and tranquillity. Over two floors, the house has about 4,016 square feet of lateral living space. There is a large family kitchen with a breakfast area, 4 reception rooms including a conservatory with doors leading onto an 80 foot pretty garden, laid mostly to lawn.

In addition, there are four or five bedrooms, depending on the chosen layout, with three bathrooms. Downstairs there is an extra cloakroom, a large and very useful utility room and outside a garage as well as a driveway for a further two to three cars. The Fairway, New Malden, Surrey, KT3. £6,950 per calendar month, Robert Holmes 020 8947 1100

The Coombe and Kingston Hill specialists where we have over 125 years of collective experience within the area bringing together substantial local knowledge of the South London property market providing a friendly, flexible service to clients in order to achieve a positive moving experience. Robert Holmes & Company is a private company which has long been established as the number one residential property specialist within the area and prides itself on the longevity of its staff. Guy Leaning has worked within the area since 1989 and he and his team specialise in the sale and letting of some of the finest homes within the area.

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West Wimbledon

£3,750 pcm

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Coombe Hill

ÂŁ2,195,000

With an unusually large garden overlooked by bright and open plan living space, this good sized family home provides exceptional space extending to over 2,987 sq ft.

Coombe Hill

ÂŁ2,225,000

A lovely 6/7 bedroom house in the leafy Coombe estate with a large kitchen dining room perfect for big family entertaining.

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Coombe Hill

ÂŁ4,350,000

A fully restored and substantially extended detached residence of over 7,000 sq ft on the exclusive Coombe Hill Estate. Reception hall, 31ft x 29ft reception room, dining room, family room, contemporary kitchen/breakfast room, 2nd floor games room and sitting room, cloakroom, utility room, versatile self contained ground floor flat/offices/surgery, six double bedroom suites with bath or shower rooms, three further double bedrooms or studies/TV rooms, large garden, garage and driveway parking.

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Coombeside £1,195,000

New Malden

£1,345,000

Raynes Park

£1,500,000

Coombe Hill

£725,000

Coombe £2,750,000

Coombe Hill

£7,500,000

Peacefully positioned within the delightful setting of Coombeside with a south facing and secluded garden

Over 4600 sq feet, with a wealth of original features and superbly sized rooms and provides a wonderful opportunity to create a really generously sized family house.

A stunning fully refurbished and extended 6-bedroom house with an exceptional bright open plan kitchen/dining room and a mature private garden.

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A wonderful detached four bedroom family house set within a convenient cluster of roads between the town centre and Coombe Hill.

Set within characterful grounds in a quiet and quaint cul-de sac off this bright and beautiful split level apartment has a private terrace.

A fully restored and substantially extended detached residence of over 7,000 sq ft on the exclusive Coombe Hill Estate.

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Wimbledon Village

£9,950 pcm

Wimbledon Village

£6,750 pcm

Wimbledon Town

£4,250 pcm

Wimbledon Town

£2,750 pcm

Wimbledon Village

£1,775 pcm

Wimbledon Park

£1,500 pcm

One of two substantial family homes within a gated development located a short walk from the Village, Common and town centre. With generous room sizes and a stunning wrap around garden this secluded property is in an enviable location. ER/D

This traditional family home a short walk from the town centre and the Village offers great living space with four bedrooms plus a master suite. Conveniently located for local school and transport links. Newly decorated throughout. ER/D

A spacious one bedroom apartment occupying the First Floor of this beautiful period building in the heart of Wimbledon Village within easy walking distance to all amenities and transport links. ER/C

A contemporary, bright and spacious town house located close to excellent schools, Wimbledon Common and the Village. With wooden floors downstairs, shutters throughout, off street parking and a pretty garden with decking. ER/C

A spacious family home set in a popular residential road in the Pelham Road conservation area. This unfurnished 3 bedroom Victorian terraced house is convenient for transport facilities and the amenities of Wimbledon Town. ER/D

Recently refurbished one bedroom apartment at rear of building. Spacious living space with plenty of natural light. Walking distance to Wimbledon Park Tube (District line) & Earlsfield Mainline Station and very close to local shops/amenities. ER/C

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Wakehurst Road £1,725,000 Presented in immaculate decorative order is this superb Victorian family house, which has five bedrooms and offers approximately 2026 square feet of accommodation. The interior of this stunning house has been beautifully finished to an extremely high standard, incorporating excellent quality materials and fittings throughout, whilst still retaining numerous period features. Five double bedrooms • Reception room • Kitchen family room • Two bathrooms • Ensuite shower room • Cellar • Side passage storage/ shed • Garden

Trinity Road £3,395,000 A fantastic Victorian family house with a considerable garden measuring in excess of 88 ft. The property is beautifully presented throughout and offers 4811 sq ft of accommodation arranged over four floors. In addition, this impressive six-bedroom house sits on a particularly wide plot and benefits from an excellent sense of lateral space. Six double bedrooms • Double reception room • Family media room • Kitchen breakfast room • Four bathrooms (two ensuite) • Wine store • Large garden • Off-street parking

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

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30 Bellevue Road, London, SW17 7EF T 020 3846 0999 E wandsworthsales@ramptonbaseley.com www.ramptonbaseley.com

Chatto Road £900 per week ON GREEN

A stunning, newly refurbished four bedroom house presented in immaculate condition and available from the end of February. The property benefits from a spacious reception room, fully fitted kitchen breakfast room and a pretty patio garden. There is also a downstairs WC and cellar, ideal for storage. Four double bedrooms, a family bathroom and ensuite bathroom are arranged over the upper levels.

RAMPTON BASELE Y

Four double bedrooms • Double reception room • Kitchen breakfast room • Family bathroom • Garden • Unfurnished • Available end February

Tierney Road £1,000 per week A stunning recently refurbished, six bedroom semi-detached family home benefits from a large lawned garden and off-street parking for two cars. The property measures approximately 3300 sq ft and is arranged over three floors with a great sense of natural light and space throughout. Six bedrooms • Kitchen family room • Reception room • Two family bathrooms • Ensuite bathroom • Cellar • Garden • Off-street parking

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BETWEEN THECOMMONS A superb four-bedroom family house, presented in excellent decorative order with a great sense of light and space throughout

he property offers generous proportions in all the principal rooms and measures in excess of 1,900 square feet arranged over three floors. A double reception room is located on the ground floor toward the front of the building and boasts grand Victorian proportions, measuring approximately 27ft in length. The reception room has been tastefully decorated benefitting from intricate ceiling moulding, parquet wood flooring and built in shelving flanking the chimney breast. The rear section of the reception room leads to the kitchen/ dining room where there is plenty of space for entertaining as well as every day family living. The kitchen itself has been fitted with bespoke Smallbone of Devizes wall and base units, integrated appliances and black composite stone work surfaces. Double doors open to an attractive garden, with an EasiGrass lawn and large decking area. A useful utility room completes the ground floor accommodation. The master bedroom is situated at the front of the property, with a large bay

window and built in wardrobes. A further two bedrooms and a family bathroom are als o located on the firs t-floor level. The larger boasts an en suite bathroom and a mezzanine level with views out to the garden. The top floor comprises of an open and spacious bedroom, with steps leading out to a stunning roof terrace, offering panoramic views out over London. Additional storage can be found in the eaves as well as the cellar which runs underneath the entrance hall and offers further potential to further develop (subject to the usual consents). Honeywell Road is considered one of the most desirable roads between the commons. The house is extremely well positioned for a number of good state and private schools (subject to catchment each year) and the amenities of Northcote are literally at the end of the road. Transport can be found at both Wandsworth Common Clapham and Junction Overland or Clapham South underground.

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Honeywell Road, SW11, Freehold, Rampton Baseley 0207 228 5111

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RIVERROAD A unique family home, finished to a high standard in a riverside road. The house features state of the art fixtures and fittings, a spacious open plan dining/kitchen/reception room including a family room/ games room

he property has been finished to a very high standard and with exceptional attention to detail. The light and bright ground floor is open plan from front to rear and incorporates a dining area, a very well appointed kitchen and a generous reception flowing out into a private rear garden featuring an outdoor room adaptable to a variety of lifestyle needs. A bespoke curved staircase connects the ground floor to the lower ground floor which in turn accommodates an exceptionally bright leisure/family room, double bedroom, shower and utility room. The house is equipped with state of the art fixtures and fittings throughout to ensure comfort and ease of living. Danemere Street is conveniently located for all major

road and rail transport links in and out of Putney. Putney Embankment and its promenade – a magnet for walking, rowing and cycling – is close by as is the Putney Pier for regular boat links to the City. The green open spaces of Putney Common are within easy walking distance as well as the many and varied amenities of Putney High Street The house includes a total of five bedrooms, a family bathroom and two shower rooms, as well as a downstairs cloakroom, a utility room and a private, landscaped garden. There is a bespoke outdoor room and ample storage throughout. Danemere Street, Putney, SW12, £2,650,000, Warren 020 8780 1100

PURPOSEBUILT An impressive purpose built three bedroom maisonette, off the pages of an interior design magazine. It is immaculate. The first floor is bright and spacious and next to the sitting room is a contemporary eat-in kitchen with walnut worktops. On the top floor there is a large master bedroom with built-in wardrobes and a contemporary shower room. The top floor has a pod extension creating a third room that could be set up as a dressing room or study. Sellincourt Road, SW17, £685,000, Carter Jonas 020 8767 7711

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CAMBERWELL ROAD, CAMBERWELL, SE5 ÂŁ1,295,000 FREEHOLD OARE, WILTSHIRE ÂŁ2,750,000 FREEHOLD

Winkworth is proud to present to the market, a rare opportunity to purchase a stunning, Grade II Listed Georgian home, measuring over 3000 sq. ft. This five-storey

An extraordinary and individual country house in aa stunning location. 1962front for the artist John Merton, Housecars. is broadly property is currently arranged as amodern five-bedroom house, with large 100ft garden Built to theoriginally rear and in a 50ft drive to the front; perfectPound for parking The house Palladian in style is a wide, single storey building large windows over looking gardens. Itperfect was extended in 1978 to include garden room home and a to does require someand modernisation and could benefit fromwith some changes to the layout, butthe it provides the opportunity for someone toacreate a family their own specification. The house also offers and an abundance period features such ashas intricate cornicing andand sashbrick windows, as well as a beautiful to the large studio complex including a workshop dark room of . The property currently very high ceilings parapets surrounding the roof terrace which has rear overlooking the garden. The house is set back from Camberwell Road, directly opposite Burgess Park and less than a mile from Kennington Station. good storage space. Periodbedrooms | Terraced| House | 5 Bedrooms | 3 Reception | 2 Bathrooms Gardencomplex | Roof Terrace | Off Street Parking decoration | EPC Exempt Four four bathrooms | garden room | Rooms hall | drawing room | |studio | dining room | wine cellar| Fair | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land

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CHESTER WAY, KENNINGTON, SE11 ÂŁ595,000 SHARE OF FREEHOLD OARE, WILTSHIRE ÂŁ2,750,000 FREEHOLD

This spacious two-bedroom flat is located on the first floor of a Neo-Georgian, Grade II Listed mansion block, on the ever-popular tree-lined Chester Way. The

An extraordinary and individual modern in a stunningwindows location.and Built originally for the artist John Merton, Pound House is broadly property offers a carpeted reception room country with twohouse large south-facing ample space in for1962 two large sofas, a coffee table, television area and bookshelves Palladian stylemaster and isbedroom a wide, single storeywith building over looking It waswhilst extended in 1978 to include a garden room and a for storage.in The is carpeted spacewith for alarge largewindows double bed with plentythe of gardens. fitted storage; the second/guest bedroom enjoys space for a double and desk area, ifa required. renovated bathroom is a metro comprising a bath with surrounding overhead shower, washwhich basinhas large studio bed complex including workshopThe andrecently dark room . The property currently haswhite very tiled highsuite ceilings and brick parapets the roof with storage and a W.C. The fully fitted kitchen features an integrated gas hob, oven with extractor above, built-in fridge freezer, washing machine and good storagebelow space. a dishwasher. There is also additional space for a large dining table and abundance of useful storage. The kitchen also enjoys views overlooking the communal

gardens, which are beautifully landscaped and kept to a remarkably high standard.

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PICKAPOCKET Available exclusively through Winkworth, we are delighted to present two ground floor apartments set within a small modern development in Mountearl Gardens designed by the award winning property developer Pocket Living

he properties have a secure resident’s entrance from the street and are set within attractive contemporary landscaped gardens with bench seating, pergola and paved areas with planted beds. There is a large covered bicycle storage area too. Internally the accommodation comprises: an entrance hall with storage closet housing heating/ boiler, a smart white modern bathroom with a walk-in shower, a WC, a wash hand basin and a heated towel rail. The double bedroom has a large glazed door that gives on to the patio garden. The bright, 20ft open-plan kitchen/reception has a range of simple white fitted kitchen units with integrated appliances. There is wooden flooring through the

living area which also has a large modern French door that leads to the terrace/patio There is plenty of space here for a dining table and chairs to have cosy indoor/ outdoor suppers on a warm summer’s evening. Streatham Hill station has a regular service into the West End and Brixton tube is a short bus ride away. There are plenty of lively local shops, bars and cafe/ restaurants on your doorstep as well as gyms and convenient shopping and leisure facilities. Streatham and Tooting Bec Commons are nearby.

‘Set within attractive contemporary landscaped gardens’

Mountearl Gardens, London, SW16 2PA, £295,000 Leasehold, Winkworth Streatham 020 8769 6699

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Name Sarah Wakeham Estate Agent Savills, Wimbledon Position Associate Director Where do you live? Fulham What and where was your first London home? Pimlico Favourite open space in London? Regents Park What do you consider your greatest achievement? Completing a marathon a day for four days in the arctic and sleeping in minus 20 degrees on frozen lakes Tell us something that would surprise people about you. I am obsessed with going to antique auctions and French brocante markets Aside from property whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your most expensive purchase? A painting I purchased last year

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stunning three bedroom period house in a sought after location close to Stockwell tube station with attractive internal accommodation arranged over three floors. The house also has two reception rooms and two bathrooms. This beautiful property is stylishly decorated throughout with a wonderful combination of modern touches and a wealth of original features. There is also a large private rear garden that has been lovingly looked after by the current owners and the leafy Larkhall Park is also very close by. Larkhall Lane, Clapham SW4, ÂŁ1,050,000, Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward 020 3792 1399

Favourite book, film or album now? I Am Pilgrim What did you want to be when you were growing up? I wanted to be a private detective What three things would take to a desert island? Sarah Chapman overnight facial, Hungarian goose down pillow and I suppose I might take Dave (my husband) What is your most treasured possession? My engagement and wedding rings What is top of your bucket list? To travel in India Who would you like to be stuck in a lift with? Celine Dion

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CONTEMPORARY LUXURY A stylish Victorian house, with a south-facing garden, converted loft and superb side kitchen extension, has been reinvented to provide contemporary luxury in spades

his includes a sumptuous master suite occupying the whole top floor, a huge family bathroom and a generous open-plan study. The house is on the south side of a popular street just off exclusive Clapham Common West Side, and offers direct access to The City/West End via Clapham South tube, and is close to excellent schools and fashionable Northcote Road. With its emphasis firmly on space, light and boutiquehotel style luxury, this is no ordinary Victorian terraced house. Instead of pokey bedrooms there are spacious bathrooms and enlarged open-plan landings and tall doorways. Gone are the long narrow corridors which are replaced by wider, lighter living spaces. On the ground floor the rear half of the reception widens and leads beautifully through into a stylishly executed side extension to the kitchen and on through folding glass doors to a sunny and modern landscaped garden. The entire space feels designed for entertaining and modern family life with practical touches including a downstairs utility in the cellar together with a WC.

Upstairs has a similar feel. The middle bedroom has been transformed into a very generous family bathroom complete with bath and separate walk-in shower. The small bathroom on the rear landing has been removed altogether and opened into the hall creating a large landing used as a study space. The entire top floor, including the converted loft, has been devoted to a master suite with spacious bedroom, dressing area and another en suite bath/shower room. In addition there is a large bedroom across the full width front of the first floor and another double bedroom to the rear. Kyrle Road is well situated for both commons, excellent transport facilities via Clapham South, Clapham Junction and Wandsworth Common stations and a number of first-class schools. Kyrle Road SW11, Battersea, Thorogood 020 7228 7474

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MORGANS WALK THORNEY CRESCENT LOVELY TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT. REFURBISHED. GORGEOUS KITCHEN. PATIO. PRIVATE GARDENS. I70 TO VICTORIA. RIVER WALK TO BATTERSEA PARK. Â£395 per week fees apply

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MORGANS WALK REDECORATED TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT. BALCONY OVERLOOKING BEAUTIFUL GARDENS. PRIVATE PARKING. BUSES TO ALL OVER FROM BATTERSEA BRIDGE. RIVER WALK TO CHELSEA. Â£400 per week fees apply

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CONTEMPORARY BYTHEHEATH This spectacular contemporary, detached family home is set within a gated development and backs on to Putney Heath. It has five bedrooms, five bathrooms and three reception rooms

here are over 4,800 square feet of living space arranged over three floors, so this sensational house provides excellent space that is ideal to suit the needs of a growing family. The vast and grand reception hall has treble height ceilings to the top floor and gives access to the reception rooms, that are ideal for entertaining and family life. The hub of the house is the kitchen/breakfast/family room, which is L shaped and leads on to a conservatory that is perfect for formal dining. The newly fitted kitchen has a smart central island, plenty of storage and top of the range Miele appliances and a Samsung American fridge freezer. It gives access to the integral double garage and utility room, with separate cloakroom. The formal reception room has double height ceilings and a mezzanine level which gives great flexibility and a wow factor. It is accessed via a spiral staircase. The Linn sound system allows for audio video entertainment throughout the house.

There are five double bedrooms over the first and second floors, all with en suite facilities. The sumptuous master bedroom suite has a triple aspect, with two balconies. The dressing room has fitted cupboard space and the luxurious bathroom is of generous proportions, with both a bath and separate shower and twin basins. There are low maintenance landscaped gardens to three sides of the property, with brick terracing and attractive raised beds. The plot is also particularly private with south, east and westerly aspects; backing on to the Heath. There are regular bus services on the 424 down to Putney and on to Fulham. There are also excellent local shops and restaurants on Putney High Street, along with the Mainline Station to Waterloo. Paddock Way, Putney, SW15, £4,495,000, Savills 020 8780 9900

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THERAPIA ROAD, SE22

ÂŁ1,600,000

A majestic, double-fronted five-bedroom detached home on one of the most delightful streets in the area. You have a separate, large annex with its own entrance, off-street parking at the front of the house and front and rear gardens with large storage sheds in the main garden. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s close to schools, Peckham Rye Park and useful shops. Chain free.

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BELVOIR ROAD, SE22

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PECKHAM RYE, SE15

£550,000

This scrumptiously enhanced, heavenly home is literally dripping with original features. All four bedrooms are doubles and living space is plentiful. Find one bathroom, two shower rooms, an extended kitchen-diner, a formal sitting room, a cellar, off-street parking and a beautifully landscaped 100ft south-facing garden. You’re close to parks, schools, Horniman Museum and Gardens, Sydenham Woods and the centres of Lordship Lane and Forest Hill.

You’ll see stately proportions and a noble interior in this elegant GII listed home. Overlooking Peckham Rye Park, it measures over 900sqft, has two storeys, two double bedrooms, a shared garden and off-street parking. Walk across the park for East Dulwich, or along it for fashionable Peckham. Nunhead’s high street and Zone 2 trains/Overground services are minutes away too.

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HANDSOME GEORGIAN With views of St Giles’s Church to the rear, this handsome terraced Georgian house has a lower ground level dedicated to its kitchen and dining area, with a useful cloakroom

itted cupboards line one wall of the dining space, the working gas fireplace has a cast iron grate, solid cherry wood flooring with underfloor insulation and a door which opens out to sub-basement (outdoor) vaults which provide useful storage. The kitchen is open-plan, has contemporary wood units trimmed with stainless steel, a Belfast sink, a columnfitted NEFF oven and steam-over, inset gas hob and integrated appliances including a dishwasher, fridge and separate freezer. The front double sash windows have wooden shutters— both heat saving and adding security. There is a double reception on the hall-floor with a Jetmaster stove fitted into a bespoke fireplace surround, twin sash windows to the front and a floor-to-ceiling window at the rear with wooden shutters. A door at the back of the hall opens out to the wonderful 85ft garden with a tall wall on the north side that provides privacy. The garden is brimming with established subtropical plants, camellias, naturalised bulbs and mixed with cottage garden favourites making it a haven for bird life; you also have rear access via a gate with right of way. The garden is not overlooked and the terrace is perfectly private. The entire first floor has the luxury of being a master double bedroom suite overlooking Camberwell Grove, with a unique architect-designed dressing area and en suite shower room that includes a Philip Starck toilet. An original fireplace in the bedroom, just visible behind the

bedhead, has a solid marble mantelpiece. The bespoke tall wooden wardrobe in the bedroom is made of pear and cedar, the dressing room has a purpose-built cupboard veneered in lacewood, its floor is Marmoleum as is the shower room floor. The countertop is made in cherry with a Hilary LaForce bespoke countertop basin and a freestanding tap. All three remaining bedrooms (one single and two doubles), are on the second floor and all have fitted wardrobes. The bathroom has a freestanding Ducker cast iron roll-top bath, there’s a skylight above and downlighters recessed into the ceiling. Denmark Hill station is a 5-minute walk, in zone 2, has non-stop Victoria services (around 9-minutes), London Bridge services (15-minutes) and London Overground links to Clapham Junction, Canada Water, Whitechapel, Shoreditch, Hoxton, Dalston Junction and Highbury & Islington. There’s a large Sainsbury’s on Dog Kennel Hill, the organic butcher and greengrocer in East Dulwich both deliver and Flock and Herd on Bellenden Road (another butcher) is superb. The Butterfly Tennis Club and a zen yoga studio are across the road and you can eat from a modern British menu at The Crooked Well. Alleyn’s, Dulwich College and JAGS are some of the UK’s best independent schools and just a 10-minute drive away while several excellent primary state schools are within walking distance. Camberwell Grove, SE5, £1,750,000, Roy Brooks 020 8299 3021

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East Dulwich Road, SE22 £575,000 Share of freehold

Thurlow Park Road, SE21 £525,000 Leasehold

This two bedroom period maisonette provides spacious accommodation throughout, and benefits from having been recently redecorated. Ideally located, the flat is positioned within a short walk of Lordship Lane, both Goose Green and Peckham Rye Park and East Dulwich station.

This TWO BEDROOM GARDEN FLAT provides spacious accommodation, bags of potential for a prospective buyer and is ideally located within a short walk of Tulse Hill station and is close to both West Dulwich and Brockwell Park.

Rockwell Gardens, SE19 O.I.E.O £700,000 Freehold

Bullfinch Court, SE21 £400,000 Leasehold

This mid terraced property provides excellent scope for improvement and benefits from no onward chain. The house provides spacious accommodation, a private rear garden and is a short walk from both Gipsy Hill and West Dulwich.

This three bedroom flat provides a recently redecorated bathroom, separate WC and a bright reception room. The property is located within a short walk of Dulwich and Bel Air parks and West Dulwich station.

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Ruskin Court, SE5 ÂŁ550,000 Share of freehold Petermans are proud to offer this beautifully presented two double bedroom flat within this gated development.

Poplar Walk, SE24 ÂŁ1,090,000 Freehold A delightful end of terrace Edwardian family home with high-ceilinged, generous reception rooms and four double bedrooms. Located on a desirable, wide, tree-lined road, the house is surrounded by good transport links.

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his four bedroom family house with two bathrooms and two reception rooms is perfect for a family. The semi-detached home is meticulously presented in a warm and contemporary style while retaining its wealth of period features. The property offers a spacious front reception room, a beautifully designed open plan kitchen with excellent storage, a utility room, guest WC and a further reception room with bi-fold doors leading onto the sunny south-facing garden. Upstairs there is a master bedroom with an en suite shower room, three more double bedrooms and a family bathroom

with both a bath and shower. The period house also has of-street parking for one car. High specification features include Cat 5 cabling, underfloor and zoned heating and thermostatic bath and shower controls. The accommodation is bright and has been well planned throughout to offer the perfect family home. It is located near to central Dulwich Village and within a mile of both North Dulwich and Herne Hill stations.

This substantial, detached Edwardian family house, presents an exciting opportunity to create a superb family home in one of the best locations in Dulwich. It is set back from the road, opposite the gardens of the Dulwich Picture Gallery, and has a gravelled carriage drive with off-street parking for several cars as well as a garage. The garden is very large: about 240ft long by 60ft wide, extending to 130ft wide at the rear. The house has seven bedrooms and has spacious and wellproportioned rooms. It retains its period character with features including fireplaces, a tiled hall floor, a mahogany screen to the staircase, mouldings and cornices. It is in need of refurbishment and it may be possible to extend subject to planning consent. On the ground floor there are two substantial reception rooms, including one with a decorative Edwardian porch opening onto the garden. The second reception room, with its wide arched bay window overlooking the front, leads to a study room, adjoining the original butler’s pantry opening onto a scullery and a laundry room with separate shower room and WC. On the first and second floors there are seven good-sized double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate WC. One of the top floor rooms has been adapted as an extra kitchen. Close to Dulwich Village, the property is well placed for both state and independent schools. The nearest stations are North Dulwich and West Dulwich. College Road, London, SE21, £4,850,000, Harvey & Wheeler 020 8693 4321

Turney Road, Dulwich Village, SE21, £1,795,000, Knight Frank 020 3815 9410

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Diary of an estate agent... From Pimlico to Peckham – the weird and wonderful happenings in the world of estate agency by Jane Robathan

e have, what appears, a lovely looking flat that in reality, once you’re up close and personal, grime and squalor leap from every kitchen cabinet. Merit lies in the size of the place and its very sweet rear garden. In fairness, a good scrub and lick of paint would, if nothing else, sterilise it into a sufferable state. The owner was, until recently, a fashion designer. He’s a flamboyant character and immediately likeable. This chap appears to be taking stock of his life. He tells us his sale will fund world-wide travel before he winds up on a Greek island and perhaps becomes a teacher. In the meantime, to free himself from what seems to be overbearing responsibility, he’s been working in a local bar. And we imagine he’s enjoying it, judging by the cans and bottles that line every surface and fill every corner of his flat. We’ve had two (confirmed) Saturday viewings where we have walked in with applicants to find the previous evening’s party sleeping, hungover and strewn about the place. I suppose, if nothing else, it could infer he has tolerant neighbours. On a particularly busy day last week, our (very

competent) secretary kindly offered to conduct a viewing on the Sales Team’s behalf. The poor girl waited outside for the applicants to show up. Our vendor (a truly lovely lady) called down from an upstairs window to say as the weather was being tricky, they weren’t taking the children out as planned. Our viewers pulled up at least 10 minutes late, with no apology and barely acknowledging (a now freezing) estate agent/secretary. They ignored every attempt at communication, refusing to respond to dialogue or eye contact throughout the viewing, making our poor colleague utterly forlorn. It was only when they scooped up their toddler and left (without saying ‘thank you’ or even ‘goodbye’), that our client came downstairs to explain. She had seen them drive towards the house, screaming at each other. They’d had an almighty ruck in the car. As Roy Brooks himself once said: ‘It’s the people, not the properties, that make life interesting’. www.roybrooks.co.uk

GORGEOUS GEORGIAN A delicious Grade II listed Georgian townhouse, c1770, with four bedrooms, a basement kitchen/diner, a formal double reception, a master suite with dressing area and en suite, a family bathroom and an 85-foot, sub-tropical garden. Zone 2 trains/Overground links at Denmark Hill, buses, restaurants and schools. Camberwell Grove, SE5, £1,750,000, Roy Brooks 020 8299 3021

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his beautifully designed three bedroom apartment has been finished to exacting standards and is on the ninth floor of The Tower, in Chelsea Creek. The flat also has three bathrooms, and 1869 square feet of living space, including a master bedroom with en suite bathroom and private balcony, a second double bedroom with an en suite bathroom, an additional double bedroom, a family bathroom and a generously sized open plan reception room with dining space, a fully fitted contemporary kitchen and an additional balcony. Parking is also available via separate negotiation. The Tower is London’s most elegant dockside development, combining luxurious city living overlooking waterways, tree-lined avenues and landscape parkland, only moments from the stylish King’s Road and the riverfront. Chelsea Creek showcases a stunning selection of highly specified apartments and penthouses with luxurious kitchens and bathrooms and enviable air conditioned living spaces. Residents of this exceptional new address have exclusive use of the spa, the state of the art health and fitness centre, indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, gymnasium and treatment room. Residents also benefit from managed car parking, 24-hour concierge and an unrivalled selection of shops, bars, restaurants, leisure facilities and beautifully landscaped courtyards. The Tower, Chelsea Creek, Park Street, Fulham, London, SW6, £1,750 weekly, Knight Frank 020 3597 7680

PRIMEPUTNEY This is a lovely five bedroom semi-detached family home located on a prime west Putney road with a great private garden. On the ground floor there is an entrance hallway, elegant double reception room, and a kitchen/dining room leading to a conservatory with access to the garden, a utility room/WC and cellar. Upstairs there are five generous bedrooms, a luxury shower room and further family bathroom. Campion Road is a prestigious tree-lined road in the heart of Upper West Putney, perfectly located for all the amenities and transport Putney has to offer as well as numerous highly regarded schools. Campion Road, Putney, SW15, £4,000 pcm, unfurnished, Warren 020 8780 1100

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FOURBEDS This excellent four bedroom house has a fully extended large kitchen/family room, and a 45ft garden with good storage. It is situated close to Beatrix Potter, Burntwood and Finton House Schools and a short walk to Earlsfield Station (direct to Waterloo) and Wandsworth Common over ground (direct to Victoria). The house also has off-street parking. Tilehurst Road is a sought-after road in the Magdalen Estate, close to Wandsworth Common and within easy reach of the restaurants, cafés, bars and shops of Bellevue Road. Tilehurst Road, Earlsfield, SW18, £3,500 per month, Carter Jonas 020 8682 3121

MANSIONBLOCK With two bedrooms and two bathrooms this beautifully designed, finished and located two bedroom apartment on the second floor of a well maintained and impressive mansion block in the heart of Fulham, benefits from being a short walk from the open spaces of Bishops Park and the river. There are wood floors throughout and the flat includes an entrance hallway with built-in storage, a bright and elegant reception room with doors to the private balcony, a fully fitted kitchen, master bedroom with great storage and en suite bathroom, a smaller double bedroom and another shower room. Waldemar Avenue is a quiet, no through road which is well positioned for both Fulham Broadway and Putney Bridge underground. Waldemar Avenue Mansions, Fulham, SW6, £1,900 pcm, unfurnished, Warren 020 8780 1100

GREAT LOCATION This recently refurbished, one bedroom, garden flat is in a great location just off Northcote Road, ideal for shops, restaurants, bars and cafés. It features a spacious reception room, a separate modern fitted kitchen that leads out to a private patio garden and a good sized double bedroom and white shower room. Altogether a great flat at a good price. Kelmscott Road, Battersea, SW11, £380 per week, unfurnished, Palace Gate Lettings 020 7978 4404

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BREATHTAKER A beautiful, detached family house that is wonderfully designed and located within Putney Heath, just a short distance from Roehampton and Putney

he ground floor of this stunning property comprises a large entrance hall with views straight through to the garden, two generous reception rooms, another reception room that is ideal as a TV room, a utility cellar with double washing machines and tumble dryers and a large kitchen/breakfast/family room, with a bespoke glass extension that leads directly out to the rear garden. The first floor includes the master bedroom with views over the garden and en suite shower room and four more large double bedrooms all with en suite facilities. The whole of the second floor is laid out as a TV/games room with a bar, separate cloakroom and great storage throughout. To the rear of the house is a beautiful garden with patio and lawn areas as well as a home office annexe which

is fully connected for internet, electricity and heating. To the front of the property there is a garage and offstreet parking for several vehicles. In total there are five bedrooms, five bathrooms and five reception rooms. The house is available to rent on a furnished or unfurnished basis. Longworth Drive is in a quiet and sought after location in Putney Heath, with easy access to Putney mainline station which offers a regular link to Central London, the many amenities of Putney, a number of excellent schools and is a short distance to Wimbledon Common. Longwood Drive, Putney, SW15, ÂŁ16,000Â monthly, Knight Frank 020 8946 9811

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FAMILY LUXURY In one of Esher’s premier residential roads, Little Abbotts offers a luxurious standard of extensive family living

he six bedroom, six bathroom house has five reception rooms and a landscaped garden and is within walking distance of Esher High Street via Moore Place Golf Course. Kingston upon Thames and Guildford are nearby, both with excellent shopping facilities. Schooling in the area is superb with the Claremont Fan Court School nearby, Danes Hill in Oxshott and the ACS Cobham International and Notre Dame schools in Cobham. The Mount is not only one of Esher’s premier residential addresses, it also benefits from an elevated position. Little Abbotts is at the top of the cul-de-sac with no passing traffic, giving it privacy and tranquillity. Backing onto the golf course adds extra seclusion. There is a grand entrance hall and downstairs offers the perfect balance between open plan and more intimate living spaces. The vast kitchen has been

fitted with integrated appliances and flows through to a family room with bifold doors onto the garden, creating a great entertaining space. On the first floor is the beautiful master bedroom with an en suite bathroom, dressing room and balcony overlooking the gardens. There are three more bedroom suites on this floor all of which have fitted wardrobes. The second floor has a guest bedroom, family bathroom and large reception room. A separate annexe above the triple garage provides further accommodation for staff or an au pair. Externally the large patio area has steps that lead down to the landscaped gardens.

‘The Mount is not only one of Esher’s premier residential addresses, it also benefits from an elevated position’

Little Abbots, The Mount, Esher, Surrey, KT10, £4,350,000, Knight Frank 01372 460 891

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BENGATE HOUSE, TUCKS ROAD, BENGATE, NORTH WALSHAM, NR28 Set within 2.5 acres is this stunning Grade II listed late 16th Century Farmhouse in the rural hamlet of Bengate. Offering Four Bedrooms, Five Reception Rooms, Games Room, Two Bathrooms and Garage/ Workshop. EPC: EXEMPT. £625,000 ABBOTTS, WROXHAM 01603 783838

Filsham Road, St. Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 Imposing detached family house with wonderful versatility. Copious accommodation with lovely views across to the grounds, games room & pool. Substantial detached family home with great character with excellent entertaining space both inside and out with a full width decked terrace, separate games room and heated swimming pool with established tree lined gardens. EPC: D. OFFERS IN EXCESS OF £650,000 FREEMAN FORMAN, ROBERTSBRIDGE 01580 881188

Russell Place, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire A five bedroom character detached residence located in a conservation area, residents have use of communal tennis courts and gardens. EPC: E. £900,000 MORRIS DIBBEN 02380 228822

Penpistyll, Dwrbach, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire A 4 bedroom house plus 2 holiday cottages set in 7.5 acres. Beautiful rural setting yet close to the coast. EPC: C. £775,000 JOHN FRANCIS, FISHGUARD 01348 873070

BARN HOUSE, NEP TOWN ROAD, HENFIELD, BN5 18th century beautiful sympathetically restored and extended 5 bedroom barn incorporating a fully useable annex set in roughly 0.5 acre. EPC: D. £1,000,000–£1,250,000 KING & CHASEMORE, STEYNING 01903 815806

Mullberry Way, South Woodford, London E18 Four Bedroom Victorian Town House in the Heart of South Woodford E 18. EPC: D. £895,000 HETHERINGTONS, SOUTH WOODFORD 0208 989 5268

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ALAN DE MAID, CHISLEHURST 020 8467 2205

Old Timbers, Chislehurst Road, BR1 Offers Over £700,000

Extremely rare opportunity to purchase this spacious Grade II listed detached cottage which is located close to both Bickley and Chislehurst mainline rail stations. The ground floor boasts three reception rooms, kitchen, utility room and W.C. The first floor benefits from three bedrooms and a bathroom, whilst the second floor offers a further two bedrooms and store/dressing room. Outside the property is surrounded by lovely gardens mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubbery and there is the added benefit of a driveway and garage located to the rear of the property. EPC: E.

THE PHEASANT, WHITFIELD, WOTTON-UNDEREDGE, GL12 Delightful and attractive country home with stunning countryside views and detached annex ideal for large families. EPC: D. £900,000 CHAPPELL & MATTHEWS, THORNBURY 01454 412565

Argyll House, Winders Lane, Histon, Cambridge CB24 An impressive, detached house with four double bedrooms, family room, living room, kitchen/diner, study, utility and landscaped gardens. EPC: C. £850,000 TUCKER GARDNER, HISTON 01223 470099

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LITTLE HILDEN LODGE, LONDON ROAD, HILDENBOROUGH, KENT An Impressive four bedroom Edwardian detached bungalow with stunning gardens, two double garages and summer house/annexe situated in a desirable Tonbridge Location. EPC: F. £900,000–£1,000,000 FREEMAN FORMAN, TONBRIDGE 01732 366681

Atlantic Watch, Praa Sands, Cornwall Impressive luxury 5 bedroom detached new build property. South Facing, sea views. no chain. Ideal for a stunning holiday home. £775,000 COUNTRY & WATERSIDE 01872 240999

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CALSHOT COURT, OCEAN VILLAGE, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE A spectacular four bedroom end of terrace house with two balconies, enjoying views across the Marina. Refurbished throughout. EPC: C. £735,000 MORRIS DIBBEN 02380 228822

White Pines, Canford Cliffs, Dorset BH14 A stunning brand new development offering a selection of apartments with exceptional outside space & accommodation. With 2-3 bedrooms, large fully integrated kitchen family areas, finished to an impeccable standard. Sold with 2 underground parking spaces, a lockable store & Share Of Freehold. EPC: B. FROM £650,000 AUSTIN & WYATT, LOWER PARKSTONE 01202 721186

Stour Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 A four bedroom character detached family house excellently presented in central Christchurch close to the mainline station. EPD: D. £600,000 PALMER SNELL, CHRISTCHURCH 01202 499469

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Trees, Lady Lane, Hainford, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 Tucked away in approx 0.7 acres. This stunning, uniquely designed, newly built detached home is truly a “Grand Design”. EPC: C. £675,000 ABBOTTS, WROXHAM 01603 783838

THE OLD SMITHY, FARRIERS WAY, LIGHTHORNE, WARWICKSHIRE, CV35 A stunning twist of character and modern design, this three bedroom property is an eco home in the middle of the Warwickshire countryside, award winning, boasting chilled ceilings and EV Panels. EPC: B. £650,000 RA BENNETT, WARWICK 01926 493 142

The Old Vicarage Carnmenellis, Redruth, Cornwall TR16 A detached historic granite property, a former Vicarage situated is an area of outstanding natural beauty. The property has been extended creating extra living accommodation and offers the potential for an annex if required. There are large formal gardens surrounding the property and a further 15 acres of fields ideal for equestrian or livestock. EPC: F. £875,000 COUNTRY & WATERSIDE 01872 240999

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his old toll house has wonderful views over Bottisham Lock and across neighbouring farm land. The detached house has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and needs refurbishing but it also has fishing directly from the front door. The Lock also has rowers, barges and people paddleboarding and wild swimming. The house has an enclosed garden and garages. The cottage was used as a toll house until 1871 when the lock was popular with people travelling by steamboat to Clayhithe. Waterbeach is a large village on the edge of the Fens, only six miles from Cambridge. It has a railway station on the Fen Line and is close to the A10. It has a primary school, a series of pubs and restaurants, a large village green and a number of community events and clubs.

The cottage opens onto a hallway with tiled floor and double glazed doors opening to the garden and frosted doors opening to an inner hallway or small reception room. There is also a kitchen/dining room and a rear hallway. There is a bathroom and separate WC on the ground floor. On the first floor there is a sitting room and two bedrooms. Outside, the enclosed gardens benefits from gated offroad parking leading to a garage. The garden is mainly laid to shingle and paving which separates it into sections with a variety of mature shrubs, trees and bushes as well as a timber shed. Toll House, Waterbeach, £395,000 Cheffins 01223 214214

CHOCOLATEBOX Chocolate box pretty, this charming two-bedroom cottage has a thatched roof, exposed beams and brickwork with inglenook fireplaces and endless period charm. It is also comfortable with a refitted kitchen and a new central heating system. It has recently been re-thatched and has a pretty walled garden with a large decking area. Great Gransden is around 15 miles west of Cambridge and has a primary school, village shop, church and pub. There is also a lawn tennis club, bowls club and a football club. The village is home to the oldest post mill in England, which was built in 1612, and has been classified as an ancient monument. Mill Road, Great Gransden, £500,000, Cheffins 01223 214214

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ESTATE AGENTS

Guide Price £595,000

Barnstormer

Enjoying an enviable position overlooking grazing land within this exclusive enclave, this magnificent three bedroomed barn conversion enjoys an exceptional high specification interior and exterior. Sudborough offers a picturesque Church, public house, fine rural walks and ultra-convenient access to London St Pancras in under an hour from a choice of mainline railways. EPC RATING: D Main Street, Sudborough Kettering 01536 417888

Homes and Gardens – Confidential Edition

Guide Price £595,000

It is among the pages of a magazine that you would expect to see the wondrous garden which accompany this substantial four bedroomed detached bungalow enjoying a high specification interior. Outside, the private driveway provides parking for four/six cars and leads to the oversized single garage. The inspiring gardens have been creatively designed to incorporate different areas of interest. An exceptional home in the most desirable of villages. EPC RATING: C The Green, Cranford Kettering 01536 417888

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

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DELIGHTFULLY RURAL Glebe House is an attractive and beautifully presented, individually designed detached family house set in this delightful rural but easily accessible location on the fringes of Mears Ashby

he house has been extended and modernised over the years but still offers enormous scope for those wishing to extend further if needed. In all the property extends to approximately 4,200sq ft. This attractive property is set well back from the road with a gated carriage driveway affording much privacy and masses of parking. Surrounding the house are extensive grounds of approximately 2.1 acres with an enclosed paddock, large lawned gardens with a variety of mature specimen shrubs and trees, four large ponds and a small orchard. The main house is bright and spacious with four bedrooms, a large family kitchen/breakfast room and two reception rooms. There is also an attached triple garage with a large games room over. Situated adjacent to the main house is a fabulous detached studio/ annexe which would easily convert to a bright and spacious loft style house. It’s a fabulous space with a double height main

room with mezzanine in which there’s a separate office and ancillary rooms. The annexe would be a perfect office for the home worker. Mears Ashby is located between the villages of Sywell and Earls Barton where there is a good range of local amenities, shops, pubs and a primary school. Immediately next door to the property is Beckwith Emporium with its superb garden centre, farm shop and restaurant. Glebe House is easily accessible to the A45, 3.5 miles away, which leads to all major road links to Northampton, Wellingborough and the M1. Wellingborough rail station is closest with quick links to London Kings Cross, while Northampton links to London Euston and Birmingham.

‘Surrounding the house are extensive grounds of approximately 2.1 acres with an enclosed paddock’

Glebe House, Mears Ashby, Northamptonshire, £995,000, Fine and Country Northampton 01604 309030

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PARKLAND ANDHISTORY Set in beautiful Sussex, Wadhurst Place is an exclusive development offering a luxurious lifestyle set around an historic building

he Grade II listed manor house, stands in an elevated position with spectacular views of the Sussex Weald. It has been restored to glory and sympathetically converted into desirable apartments and mews houses. Each apartment has been designed to retain the period details and to preserve the historic character. Period charms include Queen Anne ceilings, elaborate oak panelling, fireplaces and stained glass windows with the family crest. The 18 acres of parkland will house 26-detached luxury family homes, built in keeping with the local architectural style, as well as providing all amenities for modern day luxury living. The detached family houses are each individual and positioned to maximise views of the stunning surrounds. Shaker style kitchens, stone and oak flooring and muted colour palettes combine to achieve a style of country elegance. Wadhurst Place is ideally located, with London only an hour away by train and close to prestigious Royal Tunbridge Wells. There is also easy access to the coast. Gatwick Airport is about 30 miles to the west and Ashford International Rail Station is 31 miles to the east. The manor house was originally built as a mansion for John Bruce, a descendant of Robert the Bruce, in 1885. It was designed by Adolphus Croft in the Domestic Revival and Queen Anne style, with half-timbering and with ornamental red brick facings and carvings. The main rooms are in the Renaissance or Adam style, featuring oak joinery, ornate plastered ceilings and stained glass windows. The house’s second owner was Arthur Croft, an artist who specialised in painting mountain scenery and exhibited at the Royal Academy.

In the 1930s the house became a boarding school for girls and was named Wadhurst College. Its numbers grew and other large houses were acquired to house the girls. The Legat Ballet School joined it in the 1980s and the building remained a college until its closure in 2001. After that the buildings and lovely grounds fell into disrepair, until Newcourt Residential Ltd bought the site and began the extensive restoration project to bring the manor back to its former glory. The small market town of Wadhurst dates back to the 7th century when a Saxon tribe, called the Wada, occupied the area. Today the town has a good range of shops pubs and eateries, including a butcher and a baker’s and has become a sought after location. It is popular with people of all ages and perfect for those seeking a calmer paced lifestyle as well as with commuters and city-goers. Excellent state and private schools mean that Wadhurst is ideal for families and also with golfers who have a choice of eight local courses. Buyers can also use Newcourt Residential’s bespoke luxury interior design service offering total ‘turnkey’ solutions, to individually design and tailor homes to deliver high quality and stylish finishes.

‘The manor house was originally built as a mansion for John Bruce, a descendant of Robert the Bruce’

Wadhurst Place, TN5, three to five bedroom houses from £815,000 to £1,695,000 and two to three bedroom apartments and mews houses from £465,000. The amazing apartment in the old ballroom is £1,245,000. Freeman Forman 01892 640260 and John D Wood, London Country Association 020 7802 3299

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David and Tracey Parkins

ESCAPETHE RATRACE The chance to move to the country and run a business from home is the dream of millions – and this former farm house has scope for three businesses opportunities

he detached house with six bedrooms is currently run as a high-end bed and breakfast. It also has a four-bedroom annexe which has potential to be let out as a holiday cottage as well as a paddock and stables which could be let to horse owners on a self-livery basis. Owners Tracey and David Parkins are planning to downsize after bringing up four children in the house. After the children grew up and moved out they filled the empty bedrooms with visiting guests and have built up a successful business. The house, which sits in two acres, is less than four miles from the centre of Cambridge, which as Tracey says: “It’s a lovely university city, cosmopolitan with delightful buildings and everything cities have to offer”. Philip Evans, manager of Tucker Gardner, estate agents, says: “Their high-end B&B is always booked and it is a lovely home that backs onto countryside. Lots of people look for a business they can set up and run from their home and a firmly established business is quite desirable and doesn’t come up that often”. The farmhouse dates back to 1909 and has been

extended, modernised and upgraded by the Parkins who have lived there for 18 years. With ample off-road parking potential purchasers might also jump at the chance of a home with scope for multi-generational living. There are two bedrooms on the ground floor both with en suite bathrooms and kitchenettes and personal entrances. There is a sitting room with log burner, a conservatory opening to the patio, a dining room with a log burner, cloakroom with WC, and a lounge that overlooks the garden. The kitchen is fitted with a range of units including a double oven, wine fridge and dishwasher and the original farmhouse oven. On the first floor are four bedrooms, three of which are doubles with en suites, the master bedroom and bedroom two also benefit from exposed timbers. The detached, four bedroom, annexe has an entrance hall with stairs to the first floor and understair storage. There is a lounge/dining room, a fully equipped kitchen, a sitting room, bedroom and tiled wet room with three more bedrooms on the first floor.

“It’s a lovely university city, cosmopolitan with delightful buildings and everything cities have to offer”

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Outside, the front is laid mainly to shingle and bordered by mature shrubs and trees, with parking for numerous vehicles. The rear garden is laid mainly to lawn, again with a variety of mature trees and shrubs, large patio area, wooden outbuilding, a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play area and a gate leading to the paddock with two stables and a storage shed. The paddock is enclosed by timber rail fencing. Waterbeach is a noted village lying on the banks of the River Cam surrounded by glorious open countryside offering fine walks. There are excellent facilities in the village and good local shopping with a good bus service and connections from the railway station. Meadow Farm, Ely Road, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25, ÂŁ1.5million, Tucker Gardener, associated with John D Wood 01223 350800

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140 Northcote Road SW11  020 7228 7474  sales@john-thorogood.co.uk www.john-thorogood.co.uk

Balham 73-79 Balham High Road, Balham SW12  020 8772 8000  balham@foxtons.co.uk www.foxtons.co.uk

501 Battersea Park Rd, Battersea, London SW11 4LW  020 3151 4251  battersea@johndwood.co.uk www.johndwood.co.uk

11–13 Bedford Hill, Balham SW12  020 8618 2013  balham@hamptons-int.com www.hamptons.co.uk

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

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Sales – 8-11 Station Road, Balham SW12  020 8675 6565  info@jacksonsestateagents.com www.jacksonsestateagents.com

108 Northcote Road, SW11  020 7228 2666  sbc@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

Lettings – 115 Balham High Road SW12  020 8675 6565  info@jacksonsestateagents.com www.jacksonsestateagents.com Sales & Lettings – 120 Balham High Road SW12  020 8772 9373  sales.balham@lauristons.com  lettings.balham@lauristons.com www.lauristons.com Lettings - 80 Balham High Road SW12  020 8675 5050  balham@palacegatesestates.co.uk www.palacegatesestates.co.uk

242 Battersea Park Road, SW11  020 7924 1944  sbp@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk 7a Albion Riverside, Hester Road, Battersea Park, SW11  020 3597 7670  battersea@knightfrank.co.uk www.knightfrank.co.uk

Knight Frank

Knight Frank Riverside, 7a Albion Riverside, 8 Hester Road SW11  020 3597 7670  matthew.smith@knightfrank.co.uk

Knight Frank

www.knightfrank.co.uk/riverside

45 Balham Hill SW12  020 8673 4377  balham_sales@marshandparsons.co.uk www.marshandparsons.co.uk

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Sales & Lettings – 172 Lavender Hill, SW11  020 7978 5800  sales.battersea@lauristons.com  lettings.battersea@lauristons.com www.laursitons.com

Barnes

Lettings - 134 Northcote Road SW11  020 7978 4404  battersea@palacegateestates.co.uk www.palacegateestates.co.uk

48 Barnes High Street, SW13  020 3728 2288  barnes@foxtons.co.uk

238a Battersea Park Road SW11  020 3402 1900  battersea@savills.com www.savills.com

www.foxtons.co.uk

Knight Frank

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

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

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

Savills Blue C100 M76 Y12 K68 Savills Grey C40 M10 Y0 K70 (25%)

Estate Agents

52 Barnes High Street SW13  020 8939 6900  barnes@savills.com www.savills.com

Letting Specialists

Management Services

est.1991

Knight Frank

www.acquireestateagents.co.uk

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

Brixton

21 Battersea Square SW11  020 7771 7100  battersea@first-union.co.uk www.first-union.co.uk 168 Lavender Hill, Battersea SW11  020 7801 1111  battersea@foxtons.co.uk www.foxtons.co.uk

Stone C11 M13 Y30 K32 White Background colour: Savills Grey C40 M10 Y0 K70

Battersea & Nine Elms

Battersea 280/278 Battersea Park Road, SW11  020 7228 2629  battersea@acquireestateagents.co.uk

29 Battersea Square SW11  020 7924 3130  info@thresherowen.co.uk www.thresherowen.co.uk

Stone C11 M13 Y30 K32 White Background colour: Purple C81 M93 Y39 K38

THRESHER OWEN

506–508 Brixton Road, Brixton SW9  020 7704 5757  brixton@foxtons.co.uk www.foxtons.co.uk

29 BATTERSEA SQUARE LONDON SW11 3RA Tel: +44 (0) 20 - 7924 - 3130 Email: info@thresherowen.co.uk Web: www.thresherowen.co.uk

400-402 Coldharbour Lane, London SW9  020 8846 2320  brixton_sales@marshandparsons.co.uk www.marshandparsons.co.uk

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

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

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

Clapham 140 Northcote Road SW11  020 7228 7474  sales@john-thorogood.co.uk www.john-thorogood.co.uk 27-31 The Pavement SW4  020 7498 8686  clapham@hamptons-int.com

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

Earlsfield

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

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

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

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

www.kfh.co.uk

Knight Frank

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

East Dulwich

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Kennington

Raynes Park

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

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

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

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

Knight Frank

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

Kingston

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

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

Nunhead

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tooting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

West Dulwich

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

140 Northcote Road SW11  020 7228 7474  sales@john-thorogood.co.uk www.john-thorogood.co.uk

Knight Frank

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

26 Bellevue Road, SW17  020 8682 7777  wandsworth@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.com 98–100 Northcote Road, SW11  020 7411 9965  battersea@hamptons-int.com www.hamptons.co.uk

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

118 Northcote Road SW11  020 7728 9292  batteresa_sales@marshandparsons.co.uk www.marshandparsons.co.uk

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

131 Northcote Road SW11  020 7228 5111  battersea@ramptonbaseley.com www.ramptonbaseley.com 99 Northcote Road, SW11  020 3428 2222  rchatwin@savills.com www.savills.com

Wandsworth Common 19 Bellevue Road SW17  020 8767 7711  wandsworth@carterjonas.co.uk www.carterjonas.co.uk

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324 Trinity Rd, London SW18 3RG  020 3151 4263  wandsworth@johndwood.co.uk www.johndwood.co.uk 34 Bellevue Road SW17  020 8767 2222  bellevueroad@rymer-irens.com www.rymer-irens.com

Knight Frank

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

Knight Frank

81 High Street SW19  020 8946 0026  dominic.pasqua@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.com Sales & Lettings – 53 Wimbledon Hill Road, Wimbledon SW19  020 8946 9468  sales.wimbledon@lauristons.com  lettings.wimbledon@lauristons.com www.lauristons.com New Homes – 53 Wimbledon Hill Road Wimbledon SW19  020 8879 9099  newhomes@lauristons.com www.lauristons.com 35 High Street SW19  020 8947 9833  enquiries@robertholmes.co.uk www.robertholmes.co.uk Lettings - 11-13 Church Street SW19  020 8870 9669  rentalenquiries@robertholmes.co.uk www.robertholmes.co.uk 1 High Street SW19  020 8971 8111  jmorrison@savills.com www.savills.com

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LAST WORD Paul Westwood, Associate Director at Rampton Baseley Describe your property career to date. I started in agency in 2009, down in sleepy Hampshire. In 2013 after four years of battling for deals in a pretty terrible market place I made my way up to the bright lights of London to work with Joel and Patrick at Rampton Baseley. Haven’t looked back since! What do you enjoy most about your job and what have been the highlights? It’s all about the people. I can’t think of any other job where you get to help and advise your clients on such a personal experience as a home move. From a point of professional pride I think the highlight was 2018 as a whole. Despite the political climate and general sense of malaise in the market we really grabbed it by the reins and increased our turnover by 30%. For me this just goes to show the quality of our team (in Agency your team really is your most important asset) and in a difficult market, homeowners really want to use experienced professionals that they can trust. Describe the biggest challenges. Starting in 2009 was pretty atrocious. While things in London were recovering and heading back towards pre-crash values it was a totally different story in the sticks. Everyone was in negative equity, instructions were scarce and buyers were still bearish on the market. I think

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at one point our average time to achieve a sale per house was about 25 weeks. (At Rampton Baseley its about 4 weeks.) We hung on, though, and came out all the stronger for it. What advice would you give to anyone considering a career in estate agency? Do some work experience at different agencies to work out what would be the best fit for you. You’d be surprised how different each agent is behind the scenes and what works for one person doesn’t always work for others! What advice do you have for homebuyers in the current market? Stay positive. Despite everything that is going on, we have been unbelievably busy for the last 18 months. If you get the price right, use a good agent (us, obviously) and present your house well it will sell. People want to live here. Brexit doesn’t change that. What sets south London apart? The sense of community. I was drawn to Northcote Road because it reminds me so much of the Surrey market towns I spent my childhood in. You have good local schools, a high street, commons, parks and some excellent bars and restaurants ... You have all the benefits of a small town, within touching distance of Central London.

What do you think lies ahead for the south London market? Has there ever been a time this question is more difficult to answer? Obviously Brexit comes up a lot, so many people are just fed up with it now, though, and want to get on with life. All we can say is that for now things are good. Prices have been stable for some time and we are back to back with viewings every weekend. As for the future... Ask me again on the 30th of March. Recent highs, recent lows? High: Our offices exchanging quite a long chain that was entirely internal, the day before everyone closed for Christmas. Low: Does Dry January count as a low? It feels like it should. What is your top location south of the river? So difficult to choose one really, but I spend far too much time (and money) in Borough Market. Can’t beat it early on a Saturday morning. If you were not an estate agent, what career would you choose and why? Definitely I’d like to be a pilot. I love flying and exploring new cities.

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Wakehurst Road £1,725,000 Presented in immaculate decorative order is this superb Victorian family house, which has five bedrooms and offers approximately 2,026 square feet of accommodation. The interior of this stunning house has been beautifully finished to an extremely high standard, incorporating excellent quality materials and fittings throughout, while still retaining numerous period features.

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Esher

A large detached family home situated on an exclusive private gated road. EPC B. Guide price £2,250,000

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A gated apartment centrally positioned between Esher High Street and the mainline station.

Modern apartment with far reaching views over Sandown racecourse. EPC C. 2

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Detached six bedroom period property within walking distance of Esher station. EPC E. Guide price £1,295,000

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Guide price £1,575,000

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