Beresfords Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2021

Beresfords MAGAZINE

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YOUR DREAM HOME AWAITS...

Discover properties currently for sale across Essex.

CHRISTMAS IN THE COTSWOLDS Two cosy Cotswolds cottages for an ideal winter staycation.

BERESFORDS IN THE COMMUNITY

A roundup of all our 2021 charity initiatives.

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Colchester

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Little Braxted

CONTENTS

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MESSAGE FROM THE CEO

13 STREETS AHEAD - SALES

23 SALES continued

Beresfords CEO, Paul Beresford

Discover town houses, cottages

welcomes you to another edition of

and apartments currently available

Upminster, Chelmsford, Gidea Park,

Beresfords magazine.

for sale across Essex.

Ingatestone, Shenfield.

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YOUR DREAM COUNTRY HOME AWAITS...

19 LANDLORDS & INVESTORS

Already a landlord or interested in

From Georgian homes to Grade II

investing? We have properties you

Listed gems, equestrian facilities and

won’t want to miss.

much more, take a peak into the world

of Country & Village.

31 BERESFORDS IN THE COMMUNITY

We’ve had a busy year supporting

some important causes with our

charity events.

21 CHRISTMAS IN THE COTSWOLDS

11 SPOTLIGHT ON COLCHESTER

With charming villages, Christmas

markets, muddy dog walks and much

We speak to Colchester Sales

more, discover all the Cotswolds has

Manager, Damian Buck and Lettings

to offer this Christmas.

Manager, Tessa Stanford on what they

love about the area.

Billericay, Colchester, Maldon,

33 SALES continued Witham, Great Dunmow, Hornchurch

37 WINTER WARMERS

Interiors to make you swoon from

Rowen Homes.

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31 39 FLAGSTONE - HELP TO BUY:

EQUITY LOAN Getting on the property ladder can

feel daunting. Here’s everything you

need to know about Help to Buy.

41 GLASS

SUN STUDIO. London offer stunning

bespoke design solutions for your

home, all created using beautiful

glasswork and mirrors.

Ingrave House

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45 ST OSYTH PRIORY 46 TURN YOUR HOUSE INTO

A HOME

A must-see home renovation. If

you’re looking for inspiration, this is it!

47 NETWORKING AT LAST

Our Land & New Homes division

hosted a fantastic networking evening

for developers and clients.

49 GAME ON 43 IN WITH THE NEW

Discover the latest new homes from

our dedicated Land & New Homes

Show-stopping recipes to impress.

division.

All prices and content are correct at time of press and are subject to change.

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INTRODUCTION

MESSAGE FROM THE CEO Paul Beresford FNAEA MARLA

Christmas is around the corner, and let’s hope it brings a little more

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cheer in 2021 than the difficult time we all experienced last year. While we all need to remain mindful of the threat our society faces from Cov-

achieved asking price

id -19, what the last 12 months have shown us is just how resourceful and strong we can be when we come together as a community. This is

32,480 Unique visitors this month to our website

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something that I have always been mindful of as the CEO of Beresfords.

Helping our customers buy, sell and let houses is obviously our business,

New buyers registered this month

but what we do is so much more than that. It’s our aim to help bring people together, to play a part in making their hopes and dreams come

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true and to make a positive difference to the communities we work in.

And I think you’ll soon get a flavour for that as you flick through this

Valuations carried out

magazine.

Throughout this issue, there are countless beautiful properties from

£70M

across Essex and beyond that might just be your next dream home. But that is just part of the story. This year Beresfords has also helped raise

Total worth of property sold

many thousands of pounds for a number of local charities, including St Francis Hospice and St Helena Hospice. Meanwhile, our Land & New Homes Division has been bringing together local influencers with

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Viewings arranged

25:1 Prospective buyers for every property we market for sale

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Offers received

£48M

some unique networking events that have celebrated all that is great about doing business in Essex. We also have idyllic winter staycations

Worth of mortgages arranged by Flagstone, our independent mortgage & protection advisers

in the heart of the Cotswolds with Countryside Breaks cottages. So next time you think of Beresfords, hopefully you’ll remember that we

At Beresfords the numbers add up

are everything to do with property!

*data collected from 1st-31st October 2021

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Property to sell or rent?

We’ll cover your VAT!*

Demand for property is still at a high, and what makes it better is that, Beresfords are offering a special offer to those thinking of selling or renting out their property with us. If you choose Beresfords as your agent, we’ll cover your VAT!* Simply call or contact us on Whatsapp, quoting ‘0% VAT’ to redeem this offer.

t. 01245 397499 07384 514867

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COUNTRY & VILLAGE

Little Braxted, page 9

DISCOVER A SELECTION OF COUNTRY & VILLAGE PROPERTIES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR SALE.

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COUNTRY & VILLAGE

West Bergholt Guide Price £1,600,000 A prominent Grade II Listed village property c.17th Century having undergone additions over the years and recent improvements, set on a plot of approx. 2 acres including a swimming pool, beautifully tended gardens and paddock/meadow with useful outbuildings.

Six bedrooms, two bathrooms, two receptions, study, sun room and conservatory, courtyard and cart lodge. Located in the sought-after village of West Bergholt approx. 3 miles from Colchester town centre, main line station and with beautiful surrounding countryside and main road links. EPC exempt.

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Fryerning Guide Price £2,000,000 - £2,500,000 A substantial 5 double bedroom residence in the sought-after location of Fryerning, offering access to Ingatestone main line station and main road links. Set on a plot of approx. 1.2 acres (stls) the property features a Smallbone kitchen with AGA and Orangery, bi-folding doors to garden and detached outbuilding ideal for a gym/yoga studio, sunken hot tub and firepit. Five bedrooms, three en-suites (principal bedroom suite/dressing room). Five reception room with feature fireplaces and French doors. Set amongst beautiful countryside, backing onto woodland. EPC awaited.

Country & Village 01277 350614

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Little Braxted Guide Price £2,250,000 A substantial country home on the borders of Wickham Bishops set on a plot approaching 1.5 acres offering 4,196 sq. ft of stunning accommodation in the main house with separate Annex, garaging and a studio.

The architectural design is complemented by stylish interiors, high specification and features such as vaulted ceilings, Orangery, American Oak kitchen, stunning principal bedroom suite and a beautifully landscaped garden with entertainment room and farmland views. Five bedrooms, 4/5 receptions and three bathrooms. Idyllic location approx.

4 miles from Witham main line station, 12 miles from Chelmsford City Centre with excellent road and rail links. EPC E.

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Bannister Green Guide Price £975,000 A well presented six bedroom Grade II Listed detached property in a picturesque setting overlooking Bannister Green, close to the centre of historic Felsted. Featuring a wealth of exposed beams, open fireplace, Inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove, country-style

bespoke

kitchen/breakfast

room, two en-suite’s, ground floor wet room, first floor bathroom and ample off street parking. Also a south-facing wraparound garden and excellent road and rail links with Stansted Airport approx. 12 miles. Planning consent for Garden Room.

EPC exempt.

Country & Village 01245 397475

SPOTLIGHT ON COLCHESTER

Meet Damien Buck, Sales Manager, and Tessa Stanford, Lettings Manager, of our Beresfords Colchester office.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN BRANCH MANGER AT COLCHESTER? Damien - I have been the Sales Manager at the Beresfords Colchester office for just under a year now, having joined in January 2021. It has been brilliant, Beresfords is a great company to work for that is forward thinking, with exciting plans for the company going forward.

Tessa - I joined Beresfords as Lettings Manager of the Colchester office in 2014, 7½ years ago and I hope to continue working for Beresfords for the foreseeable future, as long as they will have me!

Working for Beresfords has been a pleasure from the start. All staff are well supported by the directorship, and I have a hardworking team around me in the Colchester branch.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THE PROPERTY INDUSTRY?

Tessa - I started working on the management side of the lettings business for another agent in 1998. This has given me a broad knowledge of every aspect of the industry, although I now do the “fun part” which is meeting clients, taking on and letting their properties.

WHAT MAKES COLCHESTER A SPECIAL PLACE TO LIVE IN? Damien - Colchester is an up-and-coming town, full of history with a modern twist. There are things to do across Colchester which I think is what makes it such an attractive place to live for people of all ages and backgrounds. There is also a lot of development taking place in Colchester with new housing, business, and retail so it’s an exciting time to be in and around Colchester.

Tessa - I now live in a village outside Colchester, but I lived in Colchester for 25 years while my children were growing up. There are many good schools in the area, including two Grammar schools, which is

Damien - I have now been an Estate Agent for nine years having started

great for families with children. The town centre is diverse with lots

my career in the Chelmsford area which has given me a great under-

of shops, restaurants, two cinemas, the Castle Park and museum, and

standing of the property industry throughout the county. I always had

a newly refurbished theatre that puts on high quality productions.

an interest in property and love working with people, so becoming an

Colchester is also a gateway to the popular North Essex seaside re-

Estate Agent has been a perfect blend of the two.

sorts like Frinton and Clacton, in addition to surrounding country-

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side including the Dedham Vale. Colchester is also within easy reach

Damien - Outside of work I spend time with my wife, Kerry and my

of London via train or the A12 in about one hour.

two daughters Lexie (9) and Emmy (4), doing anything to keep the kids busy whether it’s going to the cinema, swimming, bowling or to a park. Other than that, I’m a big football fan and we are currently in

ARE THERE SOUGHT-AFTER LOCATIONS IN COLCHESTER WORTH LOOKING OUT FOR?

the process of refurbishing a house that we have just bought - so that keeps us very busy!

Tessa - When I’m not in the office some of my favourite things to do

Damien - In Colchester, Lexden, which was formerly a village, is a

include going for countryside or seaside walks with friends, reading,

premium area which is now a very sought-after suburb of Colches-

going to the cinema and theatre, and eating at local restaurants in

ter. Also, Stanway and Highwoods are great areas especially for those

around the Colchester area.

looking to find a family home.

Tessa - The areas of Highwoods and Myland in north Colchester are sought after for people wanting easy access to the mainline station

Colchester Branch

and general hospital. Lexden and Stanway to the west side are also particularly convenient because of their close proximity to many of

Sales 01206 764444 Damien Buck d.buck@beresfords.co.uk

the schools and the A12 trunk road. The University of Essex is located to the east side of the town in Wivenhoe, which makes this another ideal location for many.

Lettings 01206 763333 Tessa Stanford t.stanford@beresfords.co.uk

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO WHEN YOU’RE NOT IN THE OFFICE?

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STREETS AHEAD WITH OUR 17 BRANCHES ACROSS ESSEX, BERESFORDS SUCCESSFULLY SELL ALL TYPES OF PROPERTIES, FROM COTTAGES TO APARTMENTS, BUNGALOWS AND MORE.

Browse the properties currently available for sale.

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RESIDENTIAL SALES

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BRENTWOOD Guide Price £1,250,000 4

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Situated in a private road just off of Rose Valley, this beautiful double fronted red brick home was built circa 1852 with period features throughout and was featured in “25 Beautiful Homes of 2013”. Offering stunning interior and spacious living accommodation along with four spacious bedrooms, this family home also has a formal lounge, sitting room and kitchen/family area. There is also a modern en-suite, bathroom, utility room and a patio area with a well-screened rear garden. This is superbly positioned being within just 0.3 miles of Brentwood High Street and just 0.2 miles of Brentwood Station. This home is ideally located with access to Brentwood Ursuline which is just 0.2 miles away, Brentwood School which is 0.4 miles and within easy reach of Brentwood County High School. Lastly, excellent access to Shenfield Common adjoining King Georges Playing Fields is within 0.75 miles.

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Brentwood 01277 231515

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Extremely well-presented five bedroom detached executive family residence, situated on the ever-popular Kings Park Village.

The property benefits from a spacious hallway leading to the dining room with a large living room, opening into the generously sized conservatory. The property also benefits from a large open plan modern kitchen area, with separate utility room. The first floor galleried landing leads to five double bedrooms, two of which have modern en suites in addition to the family bathroom.

The principal bedroom is further enhanced by having an open dressing area and mirror fitted wardrobes. Externally, there is a generous size mature garden with feature log cabin (Sky TV, lighting and power) and double garage with off street parking. The property is just a short drive away from Braintree, with all its local amenities and the added benefit of railway links into London Liverpool Street and road links to the A120 & M11.

BRS170154

Braintree 01376 348444

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HAROLD WOOD Guide Price £800,000 - £850,000 4

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Offered chain free, Beresfords are extremely proud to bring to market this beautifully presented property situated in one of the most prestigious roads in Harold Wood.

This stunning, period four bedroom house, is just a few minutes walk from Harold Wood station (part of Crossrail), a selection of local shops/eateries, along with respected schools. The expansive living space is perfect for entertaining large gatherings, however, there are an additional two reception areas that can be used as either living or dining space. Having been extended to both the side and rear this has created space for a lavish kitchen that overlooks the landscaped and private rear garden. Upstairs there are four double bedrooms. The Master has both a dressing area with built-in wardrobes, along with an en-suite bathroom.

Other benefits include a ground floor cloakroom, utility room and own driveway for several vehicles.

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Harold Wood 01708 629080

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EDNEY COMMON Guide Price £695,000 5

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A refurbished and extended five-bedroom semi-detached house situated in sought after Edney Common, within easy reach of Chelmsford or Ingatestone with mainline railway links to London Liverpool Street.

The property has been refurbished to a good standard with modern open plan living, tiled floor throughout and bi-fold doors to rear garden. The accommodation comprises; living room with feature alcoves, utility room, cloakroom, high gloss kitchen with fitted appliances and quartz stone island, dining area, further sitting area, stairs to first floor, five bedrooms with en suite shower room to master and family bathroom.

Externally, to the front spacious driveway with parking for numerous vehicles, side access to rear with raised timber decking, mainly laid to lawn and large garden shed.

No onward chain.

WRS200126

Writtle 01245 420880

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LETTINGS

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We have over 50 years of industry experience and adopt a very professional approach when looking after our client’s investments. Free rental valuations are available upon request, and we can also take over the management of your existing tenancy if you are unhappy with your current agent. Why not get in touch with your local lettings department shown below to find out more about our unique range of services and competitive fee structure.

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Call your local department listed below.

Billericay

01277 658666

Hornchurch

01708 222211

Upminster

01708 222211

Bishops Stortford 01279 757666

Ingatestone

01277 218151

Wickford

01268 761576

Braintree

01376 348666

Maldon

01621 851666

Witham

01376 510000

Brentwood

01277 218151

Rayleigh

01268 856740

Writtle

01245 500666

Chelmsford

01245 500666

Romford

01708 738100

Colchester

01206 763333

Shenfield

01277 218151

Gidea Park

01708 222211 01371 859777

South Woodham Ferrers

01245 322000

Great Dunmow Harlow

01279 940234

Stansted

01279 757666

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INVESTORS!

LET US HELP YOU FIND YOUR PERFECT INVESTMENT PROPERTY! Finding the perfect property investment can prove challenging. Where

Over the years we have helped hundreds of people from first time

should I buy and what type of property will appeal most to prospective

investors to experienced landlords and offer advice on everything from

tenants and offer the best returns?

start to finish. Our dedicated property investment team offer help and advice every step of the way.

For more info on any of the properties displayed below plus others we have available, or to arrange a free and informal consultation just email buytolet@beresfords.co.uk Chelmsford Ideal investment purchase! Modern one bedroom apartment perfectly located in the town centre and within walking distance to station (0.4miles).

Unexpired term of lease 120 years, ground rent £250p/a and current estimated service charge £1,000p/a.

Asking price £195,000 Projected rent £9,900 (£825 pcm) Gross yield 5.1%

Braintree No onward chain. This spacious ground floor studio flat is located a short 5 minute walk from Braintree railway station. Internally the property consists of hallway, bathroom, living space/bedroom and fitted kitchen.

Unexpired term of lease 69 years, current service charge £1,050p/a.

Asking price £110,000 Projected rent £7,200 (£600 pcm) Gross yield 6.6%

Witham Immediate investment returns. Currently rented out on AST until July 2022. Perfect location opposite train station.

Unexpired term of lease 965 years, ground rent £930p/a and estimated service charge £465p/a.

Asking price £159,995 Projected rent £8,400 (£700 pcm) Gross yield 5.3%

CHRISTMAS IN THE COTSWOLDS

THE FROSTY MORNINGS, PRETTY VILLAGES DECKED OUT IN TWINKLING LIGHTS, CHRISTMAS CAROLS, COSY FIRES, AND THE SMELL OF PINE, ARE JUST SOME OF THE REASONS CHRISTMAS IS A GREAT TIME TO VISIT THE COTSWOLDS.

Countryside Breaks is perfect if you are looking for an idyllic escape, as it offers two quaint holiday cottages in the Cotswolds. Lorien Cottage sleeps 4 and has 2 double bedrooms each boasting king-size beds with 300 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets. Yew Tree cottage sleeps 7 and is idyllic in every way. With a double room, a twin room and a family room

Christmas is such a magical time here in the Cotswolds. If you love being in a traditional Christmas setting, surrounded by beautiful lights and festive cheer then you won’t want to miss visiting the spectacular chocolate box villages dotted around the region. With a hot chocolate in hand and cinnamon in the air, there’s no better place to be at this wonderful time of year.

With green rolling hills, fresh air, country pubs, honey-stone villages, independent businesses, and eateries galore, the Cotswolds really is somewhere special. If you’re yet to plan a winter getaway, now is the perfect time to plan a special staycation and experience Christmas in the Cotswolds.

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which sleeps 3 it really is a home away from home. Both are local to amenities, gastro pubs and shopping, and have private gardens for your furry friends to enjoy – making them perfect for family holidays or a getaway with your friends.

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THINGS TO DO Both Lorien and Yew Tree cottage are within driving distance of designer outlet shopping centre Bicester Village, which is home to more than 160 boutiques of world-leading brands making it the perfect destination for some Christmas shopping.

CHRISTMAS MARKETS The atmosphere at Christmas markets in the Cotswolds is unbeatable, pretty lights and mince pies are always guaranteed.

From shopping for beautiful handmade crafts and gifts, to warming up those cold hands with a hot cup of mulled wine, there’s simply nothing better than visiting the beautiful Cotswold towns

Don’t delay, book your Christmas break today!

and villages during the merry season.

It’s great fun for all the family and some of the best markets to visit include Bath, Cheltenham, Chipping Campden, and

What better time to book your reservation.

Staycations are becoming the go to getaway, so make sure

Cirencester. Some of the bigger markets

you don’t miss out on a well deserved break!

sometimes have fireworks, ice skating, live music performances, and a Santa’s Grotto for the kids.

Lorien Cottage | Swalcliffe

Yew Tree Cottage | Willersley

A WINTERY WALK The Cotswolds is the perfect place for a long winter stroll. It is a magical place at this time of year, with an abundance of beautiful scenery to explore. The whole family can wander around and enjoy the beauty of the Cotswolds and soak up the atmosphere in scenes that look more like a Christmas card than real life.

BOOK YOUR STAY TODAY To book your stay today, get in touch on 0808 231 6222 or visit the website – countrysidebreaks.co.uk

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BILLERICAY Price on application 6

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Spectacular six bedroom detached house with fantastic accommodation set over two floors offering an excellent layout providing diverse accommodation and truly admirable decorative standard throughout. Upon entering the property, you are welcomed by a large entrance hall providing access to all four reception rooms including the superb open plan kitchen/family room featuring a large roof lantern and bi-folding doors. The kitchen is fully integrated with a mixture of Siemens & Miele appliances, Quartz worktops and central island unit. To the first floor you will find the large four-piece family bathroom plus six double bedrooms with the master bedroom and second bedroom both benefiting from their own ensuite shower rooms. Externally there is a large independent driveway leading to the integral double garage. The south facing rear garden is approximately 85ft in depth commencing with a large patio area whilst the majority is lawned with well stocked flower and shrub borders.

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Billericay 01277 626262

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2020 £486,849

COLCHESTER Guide Price £725,000 - £750,000 5

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Situated on the outskirts of Stanway is this superb, five bedroom detached family residence presented to a very high standard with a high-quality kitchen with integrated appliances and solid oak doors throughout.

The property has been heavily extended and provides an abundance of living space. The accommodation comprises of an entrance hall, WC, a cosy lounge to the front with bay window, a large dining room with fuel burner, a stunning open plan lounge/kitchen/ diner with bi-folding doors, a utility room and a further reception room which could be used an office. The first floor offers five double bedrooms with two high quality en-suites and a further family bathroom.

Externally, the property features off-street parking for up to seven-eight vehicles and access to the garage with an electric roller door. The rear garden is measures 52’ x 67’ and commences with a modern patio with the remainder laid to lawn.

COS210219

Colchester 01206 764444

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MALDON Guide Price £999,950 6

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This six-bedroom property is an ideal family home and occupies a mature plot in excess 0.36 of an acre with elevated views over the River Crouch, just a short walk away from Althorne Rail Station with links to London/ Liverpool Street and the Marina. The residence offers spacious and versatile living accommodation with three receptions, a spacious kitchen/breakfast room and utility, entrance hall and rear conservatory overlooking the garden. There are six bedrooms complemented by a family bathroom, two en-suites and an additional two loft rooms.

Parking is provided by a driveway for multiple cars which also leads to the double garage with electric roller doors. The rear garden is tastefully landscaped and has a large patio and there is a timber outbuilding which could make an ideal gym/home study. EPC. C. MAS210179

Maldon 01621 853111

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UPMINSTER Guide Price £900,000 3

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This attractive mock Tudor halls adjoining semi-detached property is situated within one of Upminster’s most attractive roads just 0.7 of a mile of Upminster Town Centre with its fantastic bars, shops, restaurants and C2C Station giving access into Fenchurch Street. For those with children in mind there is a selection of well performing schools within Upminster. The accommodation comprises of spacious entrance hall, ground floor cloakroom, front reception room, dining room, kitchen, conservatory to the ground floor with three spacious bedrooms and family bathroom to the first floor. The property benefits from a number of attractive and original features throughout which include Parquet flooring, feature windows, coved ceilings and plate rails.

Benefits include neutral decor, attractive 80ft South facing rear garden, detached garage and off street parking for several vehicles on the driveway. Special mention should also be made of the huge potential to extend this property possibly to side and rear (STLPP).

GDS210163

Upminster 01708 222200

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CHELMSFORD Guide Price £985,000 4

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An imposing 17th Century cottage occupying on an elevated position on Blasford Hill. The property has been sympathetically restored throughout, with the ground floor featuring three generous reception rooms with inglenook fireplaces, a kitchen / breakfast room with a separate utility, as well as a shower room. The first floor provides four double bedrooms with vaulted ceilings, an en-suite, as well as a family bathroom, whilst externally the property offers a shingled frontage allowing ample parking, a garage and a beautifully maintained unoverlooked cottage garden to the rear featuring mature, well stocked shrub borders.

Runnymede Cottage is situated on the borders of Little Waltham approximately 3.5 miles north of central Chelmsford. Blasford Hill is excellently situated for road access to surrounding areas including Stansted Airport. The area offers access to a selection of country walks and trails, as well as village pubs, and return bus links to the city centre.

CHS210533

Chelmsford 01245 500555

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GIDEA PARK Guide Price £1,000,000 4

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Beautifully finished home backing onto the lovely open spaces of Romford golf course comes this fantastic four bedroom detached home. Links Avenue is one of Gidea Park’s most prestigious turnings and is within walking distance of various shops, pubs, and restaurants as well as Gidea Park overground (Crossrail) which will get you into town in under 30 minutes. Offering an open plan kitchen/family room, lounge, utility room, ground floor WC, four bedrooms, one with en-suite, integral garage, carriage style driveway, 100 ft garden and a large outbuilding, perfect for a home office. This could be the perfect family home you’re looking for. EPC D. GPS210245

Gidea Park 01708 730255

2020

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WEST HANNINGFIELD Guide Price £685,000 3

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Having been the family home for over 37 years, the time has come for the current owners to move onward from this amazing Grade II listed detached period property.

The Old Bakery, which is situated in West Hanningfield, is part of the village history having been the village Bakery and as we are told the village Post Office some years later. The property requires updating and modernisation, however still offering an abundance of character, charm, and original features for a property of this era. The property offers three reception rooms, kitchen, and bedroom three to the ground floor with two bedrooms, en suite and bathroom to the first floor. At the side via a five bar gate is ample parking and a detached garage/ workshop.

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Ingatestone 01277 350505

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HUTTON MOUNT Guide Price £2,150,000 - £2,250,000 5

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Situated just 0.2 miles of Shenfield station, in Hutton Mount, is this fabulous five double bedroom detached historical barn conversion dating to approximately 1870.

The property has been finished to an excellent standard throughout with many original features including fully exposed beams, beautifully curved walls, and high ceilings. The spacious entrance hallway leads to the superb fully fitted family kitchen/living space, large laundry, superb music room, snug/office, study and the beautifully styled main living room with feature inglenook fireplace and French doors overlooking and leading to the rear aspect. There is a beautifully finished family bathroom and five bedrooms, three of which have their own large ensuites. There is also a magnificent indoor heated swimming pool with lovely views over the rear aspect, shower room, cloakroom and heated sauna. Externally there is a private rear garden which has been mostly laid to lawn, two large driveways and a stunning original carport. EPC D. NBC210359

Shenfield 01277 212111

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BERESFORDS CLIMB AGAINST CANCER On Thursday 16th September, the Beresfords marketing team braved the heights of the O2 climbing over the top of the famous 52-me-

BERESFORDS IN THE COMMUNITY BERESFORDS HAVE SUPPORTED THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE WORK WITHIN AND OVER THE YEARS OUR STAFF HAVE RUN, CYCLED, SWAM, CRAWLED, AND CLIMBED IN THE NAME OF A GOOD CAUSE.

tre-high arena and raised £2,065 for cancer awareness charity, CoppaFeel! The Beresfords marketing team decided to fundraise for CoppaFeel! because they understand the importance of encouraging individuals to get to know and check their bodies regularly. Sadly, we all know someone whose been affected by cancer so it’s a cause close to many.

This year we’ve supported various initiatives within the community from school fetes to festivals, marketplaces to fashion shows, and we are excited to continue this in the years to come.

Despite the pandemic, this year Beresfords can proudly announce we have still been able to raise over £16,000 for charity through a series of events, fundraisers, and charitable donations.

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It is only with the continued support from our community that St Helena is able to provide our services to local people facing incurable illness and bereavement and their families and careers, across north east Essex.

We are so grateful to Beresfords and the team for organising such a wonderful evening to raise funds for St Helena. The hard work and dedication from this team to arrange this event will make such an incredible difference and to share with you what the funds raised on the night could pay for, it could provide care and support to over 100 families in crisis in the depth of the night with a visit from a Singlepoint nurse.

Sarah Wilson, Fundraising Manager St Helena Hospice

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THE POP UP MARKET, BRENTWOOD This summer, Beresfords sponsored the Brentwood Pop Up Market alongside Tees Law. The marketplace was the brainchild of Beresfords Marketing and New Business Director and member of the Brentwood Business Partnership, Nicki Treffers, and was created in an attempt to boost awareness of Brentwood as a thriving business environment, increase footfall and encourage local spend. The market was a massive success with lots of people coming along to enjoy what the independent businesses of Brentwood had to offer.

Chatham Way Car Park was filled with a variety of stalls, live entertainment, and lots of

THORNDON PARK GOLF DAY Beresfords together with Sanders Solicitors hosted their annual golf day at Thorndon Park Golf

delicious food and our Beresfords team thoroughly enjoyed seeing so many friendly faces and planting cress seeds with the little ones.

Club, raising funds in excess of £8,000 for St Francis Hospice which is close to 50% up on the 2019 total. Sir Trevor Brooking once again showed his support by attending the charity day.

A long-time ambassador of St Francis Hospice, he chatted and met with players throughout the day showing his generosity with his time he stayed and handed out prizes at the evening’s presentations and auction.

CEO Paul Beresford said, ‘’For me personally, playing with Sir Trevor on the course was a real privilege; he is an absolute gentleman and amazingly active Patron of the hospice. We were very lucky to have his support.’’

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We love working with Beresfords! And it is always great fun too – their staff are professional, generous with their time and efforts and have a real heart for their local community. We are so grateful for the support they have given to Saint Francis Hospice – the funds they have raised make a real difference to local people when they need it most, helping to keep families together right to the end. We look forward to continuing to work with them to help people at the end of their life for many years to come!”

Anne Brown, Head of Major Gifts & Partnerships St Francis Hospice

BABY BASICS, BILLERICAY In May 2021, Baby Basics in Billericay, a charity recently established to support mothers and families who are struggling to cope with the financial pressures of caring for a baby, received an £800 grant from the Beresfords Foundation.

This grant allowed them to purchase essential

FABULOUS FOOD & FASHION At the start of October 2021, Beresfords, along with their sponsors Flagstone Financial, Fenwick Colchester and New Day Originals, hosted an evening of Fabulous Food and Fashion in aid of St Helena Hospice. 130 women came together at Le Talbooth, Dedham and enjoyed a fashion show, a 3-course dinner, and live entertainment completed with a charity raffle and auction. Thanks to the support of our sponsors, local businesses, and our guests Beresfords raised a total of £5,574.79 which could provide care and support to over 100 families in crisis in the depth of the night, with a visit from a Singlepoint nurse.

items for families, as well as enabling them to further publicise their work so that they can continue to support others facing difficulties.

WITHAM Guide price £1,400,000 5

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An incredible opportunity to purchase a substantial property of over 2,500 sqft, overlooking fields & located in the 2017 Essex Village of The Year, Terling. The ground floor accommodation comprises a spacious reception room, a sitting room with windows facing to the front and log burner. An extended lounge, a light and airy room with French doors to the rear garden and a window to the front. There is a fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room. There is a utility area, leading to the double garage.

The annex area comprises a bedroom with walk in wardrobe, a kitchen/breakfast room and separate shower room.

First floor comprises a master bedroom with windows to front and rear and en suite shower. There are two further double bedrooms and a single bedroom and a family bathroom with a free-standing roll top bath. Externally, the property offers an overall plot of circa 0.4 acres.

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GREAT DUNMOW Guide price £695,000 5

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An opportunity to purchase this immaculately presented three storey detached family house being offered for sale with NO ONWARD CHAIN, located on the popular, award winning, Woodlands Park Development. The property occupies a quiet tucked away location on a ‘no through’ road overlooking Woodlands Walk but within easy reach of the excellent primary school and Tesco Superstore. The thoughtfully arranged accommodation comprises of a good size lounge, separate dining room, kitchen, utility room and ground floor cloakroom. To the first floor is the master bedroom with en suite shower room, bedrooms 2 and 5 and family bathroom whilst to the second floor are bedrooms 3 and 4 and a further bathroom. Externally there is a block paved driveway leading to a detached double garage and enclosed rear garden. The City of Chelmsford and the market town of Bishop’s Stortford are 13 miles and 9 miles away respectively with M11 access, junction 8 at the latter.

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HORNCHURCH Price £725,000 4

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Greatly extended home situated in a great central location. This home has all and more to offer its potential buyers with excellent living space and fantastic bedroom sizes.

On top of all this, the home sits within easy walking distance of train and bus links, with some outstanding school catchments all within easy walking distance too. Also with off street parking, good size rear garden and great kitchen/dining/breakfast space. Viewing is strongly advised to see all this home has to offer. EPC Awaited.

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HOW MUCH OF A DEPOSIT DO I NEED? The deposit required will vary depending on the property you are purchasing, as you will need to pay a 5% deposit of the purchase price of your new home at the exchange of contacts.

See example of how much your deposit, mortgage and equity loan may be if you buy a new home worth £200,000

DO I HAVE TO PAY IT BACK? Help to Buy is not a discount scheme or a price

HELP TO BUY: EQUITY LOAN GETTING YOURSELF ON THE PROPERTY LADDER CAN OFTEN BE DIFFICULT, WITH MANY PEOPLE REQUIRING A LITTLE BIT OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT BECAUSE OF THE LARGE CASH DEPOSITS THAT ARE OFTEN REQUIRED WHEN PURCHASING THEIR FIRST HOME. However, this doesn’t mean it is impossible as there are options available that can provide you with this support. A popular scheme, amongst first time buyers, is the newly introduced Help to Buy: Equity Loan, which is a government scheme that aims to help first time buyers get on the property ladder by providing them with an equity loan that can be put towards the cost of buying a new build property.

reduction, it is a loan and therefore you will be required to pay back the money you borrowed eventually. You have the ability to pay off your equity loan in full or make part payments at any time – and will be required to repay the equity loan in full when you pay off your repayment mortgage, sell your home or reach the end of your loan term, which is normally 25 years.

HOW CAN FLAGSTONE HELP ME WITH APPLYING FOR A HELP TO BUY: EQUITY LOAN? Flagstone Financial are one of the largest introducers of mortgages in the UK as well as having access to the whole of market, Flagstone are able to access a large number of exclusive mortgage rates that are not available to the public.

If you are interested in the Help to Buy: Equity Loan and finding out about how it can help you buy your first home our Flagstone advisers are

HOW DOES THE HELP TO BUY: EQUITY LOAN WORK?

available to help guide you through the process,

The Help to Buy: Equity Loan was introduced to make purchasing a property much more

to completion.

achievable, as it means buyers are only required to have a 5% deposit. With an equity loan, the Homes and Communities Agency can lend you between 5% and 20% (or 40% if you are purchasing a property in London) of the market value of your home.

from deciding if it’s suitable for you and submitting your application to following up through

If you would like to find out more about whether you are eligible for the Help to Buy scheme, contact Flagstone today on 0808 163 4059

Independent Mortgage & Protection Advisers YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE.

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FLAGSTONE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

WHY FLAGSTONE CUSTOMERS ARE CLIENTS FOR LIFE We always come back to Flagstone!

Flagstone are brilliant. David in particular knows what he is talking about, gets to know you properly and goes above and beyond to help you with your financial needs. We have used David for mortgages and insurance for the past 8 years. We always go back to him as noone can match the service you get there. Everything about the team is just a pleasure to deal with. They even sent us a “new home” card when we bought both our houses. I cant thank David and the rest of the team enough for all they have done for our family. When we were unable to get a mortgage, David was the one who supported us in sorting our finances over time, helping us to understand what we needed to do and then finding a provider which met our needs when we were ready.

FLAGSTONE FINANCIAL ARE DEDICATED TO SOURCING THE BEST MORTGAGE RATES AND DEALS ACROSS THE WHOLE OF THE MARKET. We save you time and money by ensuring that your personal mortgage adviser works on your behalf for a competitive and reliable mortgage solution.

Unlike some brokers, Flagstone don’t hassle you! You won’t get umpteen calls a day or your number passed on to other companies. All you will get is good honest advice and a friendly service.

We look forward to dealing with Flagstone again and do not hesitate to reccomend them to everyone and anyone.

That’s why so many of our clients opt to return to Flagstone, a service and promise are always delivered.

Find out how we can help you along life’s journey:

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Would and have recommended to a close family member. Used for my last 2 moves and the service received via Scott and the office team has been flawless even with the challenges of covid.

TOP CLASS STAIRS & GLASS BESPOKE DESIGN & BUILD SOLUTIONS At SUN STUDIO .London, our in-house design and engineer team develop original solutions with your space in mind, because your property should be uniquely yours. We start by taking our client’s specifications into account as we survey as we design and build the space 1:1 in 3D. When the client is satisfied with the design, our team of specialists build with materials crafted in our London factory, inviting our clients to watch our process.

From architectural plans or site pictures, we would be able to prepare an estimation for you online or over the phone. We value our business and private clientele and in-line with our guaranteed quality standards, we will attend to your needs in professional order to give you the best customer experience, which is why we are rated “Excellent” by Trustpilot reviewers.

SUN STUDIO .London Get in touch today (or visit our showroom) to receive a free, no obligation quote!

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LAND & NEW HOMES

IN WITH THE NEW DISCOVER THE LATEST NEW HOMES FROM BERESFORDS’ LAND & NEW HOMES DIVISION. Did you know there are various benefits that come with purchasing a new build property? It is because of this that an increasing number of people are now choosing to make new build properties their homes. New build homes are designed and built using the latest techniques, technology, and specifications. You can move straight into a beautifully decorated, contemporary home that reflects the way we live today. From higher building standards to low-maintenance living, buying schemes to warranties – it’s important to look at the bigger picture whilst searching for your new home.

Riviera Court

Upminster | Prices from £585,000 A stunning new development of just six luxury two bedroom apartments in the heart of Upminster finished to an exceptional standard throughout. Perfect for those seeking connections to both the city and the rich countryside of Essex.

01708 222200

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Burlington Place

Moreton Bay Apartments

Shenfield | Prices from £425,000 An exclusive development of just three traditionally designed properties situated in one of the

Romford | Prices from £275,000

premier turnings of Shenfield with allocated parking. The development consists of a duplex

An award-winning collection of 1,2 & 3 bed-

2 bedroom maisonette with its own private garden and two, 1 bedroom apartments with the

room luxury apartments finished to a fantastic

added benefit of a study/occasional bedroom. Burlington Place is finished to a high standard

specification all with private outside space.

throughout with Nicholas Antony Kitchens and is situated close to Shenfield High street with

Situated just 1.1 miles from Gidea Park station

its array of shops and amenities, as well as the Cross rail station.

and close to local shops and parks.

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Shenfield | Coming Soon A collection of stylish and contemporary 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments, set within a gated community within the heart of Shenfield.

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Waltham Grange Chelmsford | Coming Soon

An exclusive, gated collection of just ten executive five bedroom family homes finished to an extremely

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high standard throughout.

Brentwood | Prices from £250,000

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An exciting new development of studio, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments and penthouses in Brentwood.

Raphael Place

01245 397499 A gated collection of just ten executive five bedroom homes in a picturesque and well-connected location.

Romford | Prices from £550,000 A collection of 6 luxury detached properties consisting of 4 houses and 2 bungalows, finished to a high specification throughout and situated just 1.2 miles from Romford Station

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Woodland Meadows Great Dunmow | Prices from £825,000

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Scholars Green

Felsted | Coming Soon A unique collection of beautiful 3 & 4 bedroom family homes with green space and countryside views.

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bedroom detached executive family homes, with contemporary internal layouts. Built in a traditional style and set within the historic market town of Great Dunmow.

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Spacious homes with a premium specification

Ultra-fast broadband - perfect for working from home

82 minutes to London by train*

*Correct at time of printing and subject to change. Peak journey times from 82 minutes, Great Bentley to Liverpool Street Station.

WELCOME TO MODERN VILLAGE LIVING Surrounded by acres of beautiful countryside within an historic estate, St Osyth Priory offers a remarkable lifestyle. Join this welcoming neighbourhood and be part of something special.

1 & 2 bedroom apartments from £199,950 3 & 4 bedroom homes from £375,000

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RENOVATION

ARE YOU CONSIDERING RENOVATING YOUR PROPERTY? WELL, THEN THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO DO IT!

TURN YOUR HOUSE INTO A HOME There are many great benefits of renovating whether you’re renting your property out, looking to sell the property, or just want to turn your house into a home! If a property renovation is completed to a good standard, it can significantly increase the property value as it becomes more appealing to prospective buyers or tenants and can in turn enhance the returns on your property.

If you aren’t quite ready to move but are feeling a bit fed up or you fancy a change, renovating is a great option. It can be affordable because it can be completed with various budgets dependant on whether you’re looking to have a property extension or would just like some cost-effective decorating, which has become very popular especially with many companies now offering the option of finance and paying in instalments.

Here at Beresfords, we seen many amazing home transformations over the years from

our landlords, property developers and customers who have purchased their new homes through us! An amazing example of this was a property in Colchester that was previously purchased by a customer from Beresfords in December 2020 for £140,000. In less than a year, it has been totally transformed – with both its interior and exterior now almost un-

out with a new quality bathroom, kitchen, roof, windows and much more! In addition to this, the whole renovation was completed in a total of just 6 months with the property owner re-marketing the property with Beresfords in June 2021 at £250,000 - despite only spending between £40,000 and £50,000 on the renovation! Our Colchester branch were

recognisable.

able to achieve an offer above asking price for

As a result of the extensive refurbishment, the

success but also providing the new buyer with

property has now been modernised through

a lovely newly modernised home.

the customer, making their renovation a great

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NETWORKING AT LAST

NETWORKING AT LAST IN SEPTEMBER, THE BERESFORDS LAND & NEW HOMES TEAM WELCOMED THEIR CLIENTS TO ‘THE COURTYARD’ FOR LONG AWAITED DRINKS. It’s been a successful year for our Beresfords Land and New homes

It was a great opportunity to network with their clients; past, present,

team, not only has the team grown with the appointment of Land

and future in an informal and relaxed manner for some drinks and a

Director, Ross Morley and Development Director, Richard Bray, the

bite to eat. The evening was a great success, and we are looking for-

New Homes team have also been working with over 40 new home

ward to our next event.

sites in the past year in addition to hosting their first Land & New Homes networking event.

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Just wanted to say thank you to you and the team for a fun evening yesterday.

Great to catch up with you both and to see some familiar industry faces.

James Barnes BSc MRICS Sunbury Country Homes

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It was a great evening!

Well done all.

Dayo Adeyeye Prime & Country Homes

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It will be lovely to stay in touch and develop relationships between our businesses.

Stuart Bradney & Rudi Winslow Carbon Funding Consultants

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GAME ON It’s a simple fact that the more we get behind and support game now, the easier to obtain and more affordable it will become in the future.

The trigger for this recipe is the typically northern Italian way of braising hare (lepre) in salmi.

They put a hare into a wine marinade with onions, celery, juniper berries and and rosemary, to soften the flavour of the strong-tasting meat as well as tenderising it. Then the important thing is to let the hare cook very slowly. Then, they add some of the cacao into the sauce, and some over the hare at the last minute. As the cacao falls onto the hot serving plates, there’s an explosion of chocolate aroma that you breathe in before you even taste the pasta, to which the cacao adds richness rather than flavour.

PAPPARDELLE WITH HARE, RED WINE & CACAO REGÙ Serves 4 1 hare, cut into 12 pieces Marinade 1 bottle Chianti or other full-bodied red wine 1 carrot, roughly chopped

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1 onion, roughly chopped 1 celery stalk, roughly chopped 1 tsp black peppercorns, lightly crushed

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1 tsp juniper berries, lightly crushed 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 1 bay leaf 1 garlic clove For the ragù 50g plain flour

We live in an age of climate change, sustainability, dwindling food sources and obesity. Game could help tackle these problems head on.

sea salt and freshly black pepper 2 tbsps olive oil 1 onion, chopped

It’s an incredibly healthy source of food and much leaner than farmed meats, due to the natural

1 carrot, chopped

diets of the animals and their active lifestyles. There’s no intensive farming and as game is mostly

1 celery stalk, chopped

locally sourced, its carbon footprint is relatively small, with very few miles from ‘nature to plate’.

4 juniper berries, crushed to a paste

The book includes a unique collection of recipes using the whole range of game, including many that are achievable for the home cook: everything from a simple but brilliant game sandwich to a classic venison Wellington. There are also more ambitious recipes requiring a fair bit of know-how, specialist kitchen equipment, a lot of time and advance planning.

All proceeds from this book will directly benefit The Moorland Communities Trust and The Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust. Both of these organisations exist to protect and promote the rural way of life that enables game to thrive.

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1 bottle Chianti or other full bodied red wine 1 litre good chicken stock 1 bay leaf 1 sprig fresh rosemary 10g 90–100% cacao, grated 600–800g fresh pappardelle a little butter

METHOD 1 Ask your butcher to cut the hare for you, following the joints and taking care not to

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smash the bones, in case they splinter.

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2 Put the hare into a bowl. Mix together all the

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ingredients for the marinade and pour over the meat. Leave in the fridge for 24 hours. When you are ready to cook, remove the hare from the marinade and keep the meat to one side.

Bring the marinade to the boil in a pan, then

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take off the heat and pass through a fine sieve into a bowl.

3 Have the flour ready in a shallow bowl. Pat the pieces of hare dry and season them, then dust in the flour. Heat the olive oil in a large pan, add the hare and colour on all sides, taking care not to burn the flour, then lift out and keep to one side. Put the chopped vegetables and juniper berry paste into the pan and cook gently until soft. Pour in the Chianti and allow to bubble up to evaporate the alcohol, reduce the liquid by half. Put the hare back in the pan and add the reserved marinade and enough chicken stock to cover. Add the bay leaf and rosemary. Bring to the boil, then turn down the heat, stir in half the cacao and simmer for

BAKEHOUSES’MORES COOKIE BARS 275g Plain Flour 1tsp Bicarbonate of Soda 1/2 tsp Salt 1 tbsp Cornflour 115g Unsalted Butter 100g Granulated Sugar 100g Light Brown Sugar 1 Medium Egg 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract 300g Milk/Dark Chocolate 1 x tub Marshmallow Fluff

2 hours. Take out the hare and strip the meat from the bones. Keep to one side. Reduce the cooking liquid to a sauce consistency, then return the hare meat to the pan.

4 Cook the pappardelle in plenty of boiling salted water for 3 to 4 minutes (if using dried pasta check the timing on the packet). Drain, reserving the cooking water, and toss through the hare ragù, adding a touch of butter if you

METHOD 1 Preheat your oven to 190C/170C Fan and line a 9x9inch Square Tin with parchment paper.

Mix the Plain Flour, Bicarbonate, Salt and Cornflour together so it’s evenly distributed – leave to the side.

2 In a larger bowl, melt the butter. Add in both types of sugar & whisk for about 2 minutes so the sugar starts to dissolve and the mixture is smooth. Add in the Egg and the Vanilla, and whisk again until smooth.

like, plus a little of the water to loosen. Finish

3 Add in the Dry Ingredients, and mix until a cookie dough is formed. Add in the Chocolate

with the rest of the grated cacao.

Chips and mix until they’re spread through the cookie dough evenly. TOP TIP - save some dark chocolate chunks or chips for the top of the cookie bar - this looks really cool!

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4 Press two thirds of the the mixture into the bottom of the tin. TOP TIP - Microwave the marshmallow fluff for 20-30 seconds and dollop over the cookie dough, leaving gaps for effect.

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5 Cover the marshmallow fluff layer in the other third of the cookie dough. TOP TIP - roll

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this out onto clingfilm to make life easier! Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until the top of

6 Leave to cool for about 10 minutes, then leave to cool fully on a wire rack. Cut the bake into 9 squares to enjoy it exactly as we serve in The Bakehouse!

Anthony Hodgson on +44 (0)113 203 7378

Enjoy & don’t eat it all at once!

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