THE COLLECTION MAGAZINE
THE BURY ST EDMUNDS
ISSUE 3 2017
COLLECTION LUXURY FAMILY LIVING AN INTERIOR DESIGNER RENOVATES A CHELSEA HOME READY FOR A NEW BABY
Local Expertise, National Presence, International Audience
BRINGING THE OUTSIDE IN A HOME WITH OUTDOOR SPACE IS A HAVEN
Our international activities are co-ordinated from our showroom in Park Lane, Mayfair, London and in over 300 locations worldwide. We combine the international market with the local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals.
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Home Care
Our newly established Home Care service has quickly gained an excellent reputation for its high level of care and reliability. From our first contact with you and your family we ensure you receive a bespoke, personal care package with all relevant parties considered and full assessments carried out. We fully respect your choice to stay in your own home and can support you in a variety of ways to enable you to do so. With our help, we hope your life will continue to have real meaning and purpose. In the local community we assist the elderly, ill and disabled to live independently in their own homes. Our care can comprise a simple half hour a week for a well being check and a friendly hello, or a full assisted living package designed for you. We keep our care packages under constant review and adapt them as your needs change. Our team are highly committed and experienced in the care field and managers work closely with each team member and lead by example, regularly accompanying staff on visits. All of us pride ourselves on the close relationships we have with our clients; relationships built on trust and professionalism.
“Ensuring your loved ones can maintain their independence and dignity” What we offer…
‘Dream home’ means different things to different people
• Personal care – washing, showering, grooming, dressing and assistance getting in and out of bed; continence management and assistance with medication administration where appropriate. • Meals – support with meal preparation and fridge management. We can liaise with local hot meal providers on your behalf or cook for you. • Domestic help – Housework and laundry. We can help you plan your weekly food and shop for you or with you. We can help prepare and freshen your home before your hospital discharge. • Companionship – lack of confidence and loneliness particularly following a bereavement or a hospital stay, can make our visits all the more important. A short welfare check and a friendly hello might be all you need. • Community access – accompanying you as you get out and about and building your confidence to face the challenges of everyday life. We can escort you to such things as appointments, church services, or lunch visits with friends.
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ABOUT US
YOUR LOCAL FINE & COUNTRY TEAM
Neil Pettit – Director
Neil has wide business experience and is a dedicated property professional with a vast knowledge of not only selling and renting homes but also in construction. Neil is able to provide invaluable assistance to property investors and is able to provide portfolio management advice. Neil’s home is on the Suffolk/Norfolk borders which he shares with his wife Anna and his three children.
Yannis Prodromou – Director
Yannis has been in the industry for nearly thirty five years now and has been the Director of a successful estate agency business for many years. He has a wealth of experience in the property sector, both in sales and lettings and is committed to delivering high standards of professionalism with sound advice to customers, an ethos reflected and endorsed within Fine & Country.
Kelly Law – Manager
Kelly Law is an experienced property professional who is committed to providing the best possible customer experience to both buyers and sellers. Since joining Fine & Country from a corporate estate agency background where she did incredibly well, she has continued her success and is encouraged by the truly amazing marketing Fine & Country are able to offer. She is an inspirational team member and is driven by her own very high standards.
Bobbi Findlay – Client Consultant
Bobbi joined us from one of our associated companies and now uses her knowledge and skill set in a much wider market. Due to her previous experience in customer service roles, Bobbi promotes through regular liaison with clients and colleagues a customer service culture which emphasises a strong client partnership.
Sarah Langston – Senior Property Consultant/Valuer
Sarah is a valued team member at Fine & Country who prides herself on customer service and uses her considerable knowledge when advising clients in respect of value and marketing.
Fine & Country 5 Garland Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1EZ T: 01284 718822 E: burystedmunds@fineandcountry.com Copyright 2017 Fine & Country | www.fineandcountry.com Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg. No. 09559009 Registered office at Eldo House, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds Suffolk. IP32 7AR
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CONTENTS
LU X U RY
FA M I LY
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L I V I N G
Creating family-centred living is crucial, especially with a new baby on the way. Lisa Preece learns how an interior designer made over a Chelsea family home on a tight deadline.
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N E W S The latest news, events and happenings in the world of Fine & Country. NORTH EAST TOP 1%
TOP 5%
£325,000
average price
£495,000
average price
ANNUAL CHANGE
ANNUAL CHANGE
8.80%
7.60%
NORTH WEST
M A R K E T
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G R A N D
O L D
TOP 1%
£395,000 average price
£670,000 average price
TOP 5%
TOP 1%
ANNUAL CHANGE
ANNUAL CHANGE
8.80%
8.40%
£370,852 average price
£595,000 average price
ANNUAL CHANGE
ANNUAL CHANGE
8.90%
8.40%
EAST MIDLANDS WEST MIDLANDS
O U T LO O K
The housing market is expanding across the UK, with some regions doing especially well. We investigate why these regions are on the rise.
TOP 1%
TOP 5%
£435,000
average price
£685,000 average price
ANNUAL CHANGE
ANNUAL CHANGE
8.20%
7.20%
TOP 5%
TOP 1%
£392,500 average price
£626,000average price
ANNUAL CHANGE
ANNUAL CHANGE
8.50%
8.30%
WALES TOP 5%
TOP 1%
£350,000 average price
£525,000 average price
ANNUAL CHANGE
ANNUAL CHANGE
8.80%
7.50%
EAST OF ENGLAND
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SOUTH EAST
YO R K
Some cities hold magical allure. Michael Reed finds a spell at the Grand Hotel York is an enchanting experience.
YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER
TOP 5%
TOP 5%
TOP 1%
£775,000 average price
£1,350,000 average price
ANNUAL CHANGE
ANNUAL CHANGE
9.10%
8.30%
SOUTH WEST TOP 5%
£560,000
TOP 1%
£650,995 average price
£1,100,000 average price
ANNUAL CHANGE
ANNUAL CHANGE
10.30%
10.30%
LONDON TOP 1%
average price
TOP 5%
£888,750 average price
ANNUAL CHANGE
ANNUAL CHANGE
9.40%
8.70%
TOP 5%
TOP 1%
£1,485,000 average price
£3,124,000
ANNUAL CHANGE
ANNUAL CHANGE
14.40%
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average price
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T E E I N G
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T U S CA N Y
There’s more to Tuscany than the beauty of the landscape – there’s superb golfing facilities. Daniel Price delves into Argentario Golf Resort and Spa.
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B R I N G I N G
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A home with outdoor space is a haven. Lisa Preece seeks out rooms that bring the outdoor feeling into the home.
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M I D W E ST E R N
E VO LU TO N
American cuisine may be as diverse as its ethnic make-up, but outside the States the lingering perception is of unsophisticated dishes and oversized portions. Giselle Whiteaker heads to the nation’s breadbasket to see what’s cooking.
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CO U N T RY
D I R E CTO RY
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THE AVIARY BURY ST EDMUNDS SUFFOLK A magnificent new development of luxury townhouses that takes inspiration for its name from the Abbey Gardens Aviary, and the nearby Lark and Linnet Rivers. The Aviary is a fitting title for this scheme of elegant Regency-style homes. The private gated development is positioned a short walk from the town centre and also benefits from convenient access to the A14, a direct route to Cambridge and Ipswich. Bury St Edmunds is a fine market town with an abundance of history. It’s other amenities and excellent schools make it the perfect central base. The Aviary is a classically designed private development of six sensational townhouses, each built over three or four storeys. Every property comes with private parking in the gated courtyard. Designed with a superior specification for the discerning buyer, spacious interiors and first-class finishes. EPC Pending.
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DESIGN
LUXURY FAMILY LIVING CREATING FAMILY-CENTRED LIVING IS CRUCIAL, ESPECIALLY WITH A NEW BABY ON THE WAY. LISA PREECE LEARNS HOW AN INTERIOR DESIGNER MADE OVER A CHELSEA FAMILY HOME ON A TIGHT DEADLINE.
Working to a deadline is always challenging, but when that deadline is the arrival of a new family member, it can become even more stressful. Interior designer Amelia Carter discovered this for herself when she took on her most ambitious renovation and design project to date. Amelia established her interior design company over five years ago, with a commitment to designing elegant and individual interiors that reflect her clients' lifestyles. Born in Canada, this Londonbased designer is now supported by a skilled team of designers and architects. They create bespoke interiors with durable elegance, balancing beauty, comfort, value and practicality. Finding equilibrium was particularly important when the team was set the stimulating task of working with a Chelsea home set in communal gardens. As a family home, it was crucial to make
practical, as well as beautiful, spaces. The property was vast, with 4,500 square feet of living space, and the history presented challenges. It wasn’t a listed property, so special permission was not required, but the home was built in the early 1800s and remaining aware of the heritage of the building was crucial. With children already at the heart of the house, and a baby on the way, the clients were eager to integrate their family throughout the space. “They enjoy entertaining friends, but wanted all areas of the house to feel welcome to children. It was important that the entire property was elegant in atmosphere and hard-wearing for young children,” explains Amelia. To read more about how this project developed, visit: www.fineandcountry.com/uk/blog
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Elegant living spaces stay true to the building’s heritage. TOP RIGHT
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Interior designer Amelia Carter.
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NEWS
NEWS DOUBLING UP
INTERNATIONAL NETWORK
In June, Fine & Country simultaneously launched two new offices in two different countries, Fine & Country Bedford in the East of England, and Fine & Country Mijas in Spain.
Fine & Country’s first overseas International Conference took place on 9th June in sunny Estoril, Portugal, with over 70 attendees from 10 countries, including participants from as far afield as Australia and Nigeria.
Haydn van Weenen and Tom Mollett will head up Fine & Country Bedford. They have over 50 years of combined estate agency experience, with Haydn running his own agency for 14 years. Tom has successfully managed offices throughout Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.
The get-together ensures agents are constantly providing the best service to customers. All participants left the event invigorated and ready to apply new ideas to their businesses to better serve their clients.
Fine & Country Mijas joins a burgeoning network of offices in Spain, including Barcelona. The office is headed by Karina Karlsen and will market prime properties throughout the Mijas Costa and Mijas village areas. Fine & Country Bedford +44 (0)1234 607999 bedford@fineandcountry.com Fine & Country Mijas +34 952 930 532 mijas@fineandcountry.com
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NEWS
PREMIUM POLO The Fine & Country Gold Cup held in July at Dallas Burston Polo Club raised an impressive total of £5,000 for the Fine & Country Foundation, which is dedicated to fighting homelessness. The event has grown to be a distinguished date in the calendar, with spectators travelling from afar, some internationally, to watch the action. More than a sporting event, the Fine & Country Gold Cup is a great opportunity for family and friends to spend quality time together browsing the shopping village, enjoying fine food from the food court or feasting on a picnic on the lawns, while watching the exhilarating polo match. In typical British style, attendees lunched on picnics and sipped Pimms as they watched the Quicksilver team claim the title. To find out more about The Fine & Country Foundation visit www.fineandcountryfoundation.com
DESIGN STYLE
ON THE BOX
Several new designers have joined Fine & Country Interior Design. This unique set up, which gives Fine & Country customers access to a range of designers to help with home staging and redecorating, is an additional service for Fine & Country customers and anyone in need of an interior designer, whether locally or internationally.
Fine & Country will be making its way back onto screens in September, with a re-launch of the TV advert following its success in the spring.
The founding group for Fine & Country Interior Design includes Base Interior, Rachel Laxer Interior Design, Amelia Carter and EHG Home, who have now been joined by Wickenden Hutley and Sarah Ward Interiors.
To find your local Fine & Country office, go to fineandcountry.com/uk/find-an-estate-agent or call our head office on Park Lane on 0207 079 1515.
Fine & Country Interior Design +44 (0)203 490 5855 interiordesign@fineandcountry.com
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MARKET OUTLOOK
MARKET OUTLOOK With so much going on in the property world it’s harder than ever to differentiate between the transitory and the transformative factors at play. The uncertainty caused by the unexpected election and Brexit are occurring at a time when foreign buyers are finding a less accommodating tax environment and domestic demand has been dampened by stamp duty changes. Overarching all of this, however, is the fact that we’re at the end the economic cycle which started with the credit crunch in 2008-09 and has now reached its closing stages. So how have prime markets across the country been faring? All markets have their own personalities and nuances, but at a high level it’s certain that many prime markets outside of London are outperforming the capital and this has been the case for a good few years now. If there’s one single factor responsible for this, it’s probably the tax changes to foreign buyers who used foreign debt in home purchases, and prime central London obviously was most affected by this. But we believe
this change reflects a change in the structure of the UK property market where the country becomes less London-centric. The main driver is employers’ growing comfort with people working from out of the office a few days a week, which means it is less crucial for people to work within the ninety-minute commute zone of London. The big question is ‘what’s in store for the UK property markets after Brexit?’. We are very optimistic for a number of reasons. Firstly, we expect the increased visibility on the outcome of negotiations to coincide with an economic upturn as the next economic cycle kicks into action. Naturally there are threats to some markets, the London markets’ dependence on financial services jobs being a good example. However, opportunities will arise as we forge our new future, and we expect the UK housing market to thrive. The UK economy has proved itself to be very flexible in the past at adapting to new realities, so there are many reasons to be cheerful.
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MARKET OUTLOOK
NORTH EAST TOP 5%
£325,000
TOP 1%
average price
ANNUAL CHANGE
ANNUAL CHANGE
7.60%
8.80% NORTH WEST TOP 5%
£395,000
average price
ANNUAL CHANGE
8.80%
average price
£495,000
YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER
TOP 1%
£670,000
average price
TOP 5%
ANNUAL CHANGE
£370,852
8.40%
TOP 1%
average price
£595,000
average price
ANNUAL CHANGE
ANNUAL CHANGE
8.40%
8.90%
EAST MIDLANDS WEST MIDLANDS TOP 5%
£435,000
average price
ANNUAL CHANGE
8.20%
TOP 5%
£392,500
TOP 1%
TOP 1%
average price
£626,000
ANNUAL CHANGE
ANNUAL CHANGE
average
£685,000 price
8.30%
8.50%
ANNUAL CHANGE
average price
7.20%
WALES TOP 5%
£350,000
average price
ANNUAL CHANGE
8.80%
TOP 1%
£525,000 average price ANNUAL CHANGE
7.50%
EAST OF ENGLAND TOP 5%
£650,995
SOUTH EAST TOP 5%
£775,000
average price
ANNUAL CHANGE
9.10% SOUTH WEST TOP 5%
£560,000
average price
ANNUAL CHANGE
9.40%
TOP 1%
average price
£1,100,000
ANNUAL CHANGE TOP 1%
£1,350,000
average price
ANNUAL CHANGE
10.30%
10.30%
average price
ANNUAL CHANGE
8.30%
LONDON TOP 1%
£888,750
average price
ANNUAL CHANGE
8.70%
TOP 5%
£1,485,000
average price
ANNUAL CHANGE
14.40%
TOP 1%
£3,124,000
average price
ANNUAL CHANGE
14.90%
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ESCAPE
GRAND
OLD YORK
SOME CITIES HOLD MAGICAL ALLURE. MICHAEL REED FINDS A SPELL AT THE GRAND HOTEL & SPA IS AN ENCHANTING EXPERIENCE.
An excited five-year-old boy on a steam train bound for York watches as the engine sends out puffs of white cotton wool into a blue sky. The memory surfaces as I arrive equally excited at The Grand Hotel & Spa, the city’s only five-star hotel, for a weekend break. The suited and bowler-hatted doorman and porter quickly unencumber me of my car and bag while I check in. It’s an easy stroll to my room on the fifth floor, thanks to the genius of the shallow helix staircase, ascending in a boxed spiral as it passes through the stunning, marbled, octagonal, central hall on the first floor. My suite is tastefully decorated in shades of chocolate and red, with a separate lounge area holding comfortable armchairs and sofas, perfect for a Nespresso break. Diving into the twin shower in my suite, I slather myself in Molton Brown’s Pink Pepper Pod body wash. Gazing through the panoramic bathroom window reveals a jigsaw of roofs. York Minster – clearly a corner piece – and a windmill’s white sails slicing the horizon entertain me as I towel dry in beams of sunshine. ABOVE
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The dinner gong of my complaining stomach leads me to Hudson’s, where I am mollified by a harmonic of chocolate notes that resonate from room to table. This three-AA rosette restaurant within the hotel is a bit like Wimbledon Centre Court. It seems large at first, but is pleasantly intimate when seated. A new 130-seat restaurant, The Rise, a terrace brasserie, recently opened and 101 new bedrooms will be added later this year. The waitress brings a complimentary glass of Prosecco and a squid-ink cracker as a canapé. The creamed ink cod’s roe, compressed apple and dill leaves a lingering taste of the sea. She then advises me to dig deep with my spoon to capture all of the flavour of the soft Duke of York potatoes that follow, with shallots, lovage and roasted chicken skin. Her guidance though each dish heightens my experience. Favourites are the North Atlantic Stone Bass with fennel buckwheat and langoustine bisque and the Meadowsweet running through the frozen mousse with plum and almonds. It lies on my tongue like a snow angel. My verdict is that Chef Craig Atchinson is an absolute wizard. Bearing in mind the building’s railway heritage as a 'palace of business for the North Eastern Railway Company', and a revelation by the porter, who shows me where signalling is still controlled from a couple of The Grand’s hidden rooms, I find myself wondering if
J.K. Rowling’s recently retired Hogwarts Express might have made unscheduled stops here, ferrying exhausted wizards home for half-term break. The next morning, my spa experience takes place in the suffused aquamarine glow of the 14-metre pool, complete with Roman statues, a whirlpool sauna and a lemon-fragranced cloud in the steam room. I leave feeling as if world peace has been declared and peeled grapes have been popped into my mouth at regular intervals. A multitude of services are available here using ESPA products and a Cybex gym caters for the energetic. Breakfast is overseen with panache by the Afternoon Tea Supervisor, Sahib, and later I follow his directions to the Roman wall path. Two miles of the mostly medieval walls, complete with slits for archers, encompass the city centre, with York Minster marking the northern boundary and York Castle the south. I join the wall next to The Grand Hotel & Spa and walk as far as Barker Tower, where a chain was slung across the River Ouse at night to deter toll dodgers in the 14th Century. At York Minster, £12.50 buys me a year’s visiting rights and a head full of facts from a fascinating guided tour, where I learn the magnificent cathedral is held together by gravity alone. York city centre is a magnet for many performance artists and I find an eclectic and multicultural mix.
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Pastries are prepped to perfection in The Grand Hotel & Spa's kitchen; one of the comfortable rooms; relax in The Grand Hotel & Spa's pool.
The remainder of the day is consumed by exploring the Roman ruins to the soundtrack of a pianist, singing farmers, and Ecuadorian pan pipes and the aromas of fish, chips, caramel and coffee. It’s a delicious combination. Next to the Golden Fleece, said to be York’s most haunted pub, and where the York Terror Trail starts, is Lady Peckett’s Yard. The Lord Mayor around 1702 owned the pub and his wife, Alice, is said to haunt the corridors and stairways. I suspect she wanders further afield, after I have an attack of goose bumps in the narrow alleyway, my hairs puffing up like a sparrow on a frosty morning. It’s a stark contrast to the bucolic scenes I witnessed yesterday at James Herriot’s Thirsk, 40 minutes North of York, and Sutton Bank nearby, with its astonishing views. Past yellow rapeseed, gorse and sun-celebrating dandelions I’d meandered, stopping at Castle Howard, a mere half hour away, before my arrival at The Grand Hotel & Spa. The Grand Hotel & Spa is the perfect place to explore the historic walled city. York's exquisite architecture and tangle of quaint cobbled streets exude mystery and inspire awe. It really is a magical place. For more information on The Grand Hotel & Spa, see: www.thegrandyork.co.uk.
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VICTORIA BARN THURSTON SUFFOLK Stunning barn conversion with open plan kitchen/diner and living space, south facing gardens and double garage. This property is full of character including an impressive brick chimney breast, beams in all rooms and flint feature wall. Thurston is a sought after village and a parish in Suffolk situated approximately four miles east of Bury St Edmunds and 10 miles west of Stowmarket. There are good local village amenities including primary school, well-regarded community college, a lovely old church, two public houses, post office, general store, butchers, hairdressers and recreation ground. The current owners favourite room is the kitchen/diner as it is an amazing space for the family to all be together and also for entertaining. They love the direct access onto the garden patio through the French doors.
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BRIDEWELL LANE BURY ST EDMUNDS SUFFOLK
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Guide price ÂŁ650,000 Office Bury St Edmunds Contact 01284 718822 burystedmunds@fineandcountry.com
This elegant Georgian style town house in the medieval grid of the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds has been finished to an exceptional standard and would make a perfect family home with the town centre on your doorstep. A true hidden gem in the town which also benefits from rear courtyard garden and secure gated communal parking. Despite the proximity of the town, this home is extremely peaceful and many summers evenings have been spent in the rear courtyard relaxing under the canopy or even inside the Japanese Tea House with the double doors opening providing an alternative vista. A morning coffee is often also enjoyed on the second floor balcony whilst the sun rises over the town. The high quality feel in this home can be recognised in every room with beautiful cornicing complimenting the dĂŠcor. Any family could move in comfortably without needing to do any work or improvements.
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HALL COTTAGES BRADFIELD COMBUST Delightful cottage bursting with character and with uninterrupted countryside views to the rear. The property has been extended and improved over the years to include a large and light kitchen, additional sitting room with garden views and upstairs shower room. Bradfield Combust is located on the A134 between Windsor Green and Great Whelnetham, just 6 miles south of Bury St Edmunds. Presently the village has a pub and church and is the site of several commercial fruit orchards and strawberry fields.The current owners have poured much love, time and effort into making this property the most comfortable family home. The property has been extended in keeping with the original hallworkers cottage, which dates back to the 1840’s, and the whole property has been maintained exceptionally.
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Guide price ÂŁ425,000 Office Bury St Edmunds Contact 01284 718822 burystedmunds@fineandcountry.com
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WESTLEY ROAD BURY ST EDMUNDS SUFFOLK
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Guide price ÂŁ500,000 Office Bury St Edmunds Contact 01284 718822 burystedmunds@fineandcountry.com
Stunning family home in a sought after location within the town. The property benefits from south facing rear garden which is predominantly laid to lawn and private with boundaries defined by panel fencing. It is set slightly back from the road and accessed over a private paved driveway which provides ample parking. During their time at the property the owners have kept the home to an exceptionally high standard and have made a number of improvements including the creation of an additional parking space to the front of the home.
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WELL MEADOW THURSTON Well Meadow is a truly stunning architectural designed detached five bedroom house offering extensive and well-appointed accommodation. It extends to 6,135 sq. ft. including the garage/outbuilding benefitting from a large room above. This extensive property also comes with approximately 1.2 acres of mature landscaped gardens with views over a neighbouring paddock. The property is situated in the well-served, popular village of Thurston which is located close to the market town of Bury St Edmunds. Built by the current vendors in 2004 to an exacting specification that includes underfloor heating in specific rooms, handmade American oak staircase, spotlights, solid wood doors and windows, air con in the master bedroom, sun tube from the entrance hall, bespoke kitchen with integral appliances, glazed gable wall and a large galleried reception hall.
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Guide price £675,000 Office Bury St Edmunds Contact 01284 718822 burystedmunds@fineandcountry.com
Enjoy spectacular uninterrupted panoramic views from this delightful four bedroom period Victorian home which has been immaculately finished. This property also benefits from having a converted annexe which comprises a large garden room and study overlooking the adjoining paddock. This property dates back to 1880 and is thought to have originally been part of the W H Smith Family Estate as indicated by the plaque on the front façade. The property has been thoughtfully modernised in keeping with its traditional and original Victorian features such as the ceiling roses and original Victorian open brick fireplace. This spectacular home has been finished to an extremely high standard. A bespoke Churchill Brothers fitted kitchen has been installed and every consideration has been given making it a practical and enjoyable space to be in as well as a perfect place for entertaining.
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Guide price ÂŁ600,000 Office Bury St Edmunds Contact 01284 718822 burystedmunds@fineandcountry.com
A stunning and spacious family home within an exclusive development in the village of Chedburgh with ever-changing and uninterrupted views to rear. Chedburgh is located approximately five miles south-west of Bury St Edmunds just off the A143 and has easy access onto the A14. The village has a pre-school and community centre and the development of Kings Park lies just on the outskirts in a beautiful a peaceful setting. This home is in a serene setting in a private development and the current owners have enjoyed many evenings in the garden or the conservatory taking in the ever changing countryside views all year round. The community feel in this development is incredible and the current owners express how you may not see or hear from anyone else in weeks, however there are also the nicest neighbours nearby if you need anything.
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PINE LODGE BARNINGHAM Stunning three bedroom detached bungalow with uninterrupted countryside views in the village of Barningham. This home provides well appointed accommodation throughout and beautifully landscaped front and rear gardens. Barningham is a delightful village set approximately twelve miles north east of Bury St Edmunds. It has a primary school, a pub called the Royal George, a shop with a post office, a church, a hairdresser’s, a village hall and a flower shop. The current vendors have spent a number of years at the property and have kept up extremely high standards by making a number of improvements to the home during their time here. This includes, double glazing throughout, a new fitted kitchen, a new shower room and boiler.
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Guide price ÂŁ599,995 Office Bury St Edmunds Contact 01284 718822 burystedmunds@fineandcountry.com
Fantastic opportunity to enjoy the perfect mix of town centre living with the peaceful location of this home with south facing gardens overlooking the water meadows.Set on this well-regarded development just on the edge of the town centre, this delightful end-terraced Georgian style town house is finished beautifully with cast iron railings, half height hedging and distinctive Georgian style portico. The main gardens lie to the rear of the property and are enclosed by a high brick wall. The gardens are arranged in a tiered formation with a brick weaved patio area and lower lawn and bedded areas with a back gate at the bottom. The gate at the foot of the garden leads directly out to a single garage with up and over door and two further parking spaces are allocated in front of and to the right hand side of the garage.
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RAVENSFIELD NORTON Impressive four bedroom detached bungalow set on a plot of approximately 0.7 acres with rolling countryside to rear just on the edge of the village of Norton. Benefitting from addition of large games room with bar and separate cloakroom. Even though this home is on the edge of the village and extremely peaceful, there is also a fantastic community locally. The current vendors have enjoyed events at the village hall and often a part of the bowls club. They also find that even though they enjoy this peaceful countryside lifestyle, they are also very well connected to Bury St Edmunds and the A14.
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A superb equestrian home with the most fantastic outbuildings set around a large courtyard and luxury stable block with “Loddon” boxes. Around 10.5 acres (sts). A truly excellent home and outbuildings. Green Farm is set back from the road behind wrought iron railings with interlocking lime tree’s. There are two sets of tall wrought iron double gates - one allows access to the property with a drive which extends to the rear courtyard, the other allows access to the stable block to the rear. The front garden has an area laid to lawn with central circular box hedge, mature yew and beech trees and conifers. The right hand drive provides access to the wonderful enclosed rear central courtyard which measures around 79’x 59’. This superb space is bordered by the outbuildings and has a central impressive fountain. There is also a patio area adjacent to the rear of the main house with original well.
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Guide price ÂŁ650,000 Office Bury St Edmunds Contact 01284 718822 burystedmunds@fineandcountry.com
Meander up the garden path to this delightful Grade II Listed, part thatched country cottage in the village of Cockfield, Suffolk. This home is set on a plot of just over 2 acres and benefits from a double garage and separate barn/workshop. Cockfield is located just 6 miles south of the market town of Bury St Edmunds, and close to the historic Lavenham. The residents live predominantly around the eight greens and enjoy use of the village clubs and societies, two Churches, two public houses, a restaurant, garage, post office and primary school. This delightful home initially attracted the current vendors due to its spectacular style and character. The chocolate box look with part thatched roof and original features throughout including original entrance, windows and well in front garden with original pump stood out to the owners and they have spent a lot of time maintaining these to the highest standard.
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HIGH STREET IXWORTH SUFFOLK This beautifully finished three bedroom semi-detached home in the centre of Ixworth benefits from off road parking and views over the Churchyard to rear. Situated on the High Street in Ixworth, this home has a wealth of local amenities on its doorstep. The village of Ixworth is located just 6 miles north-east of Bury St Edmunds and has its own shop, post office, doctors surgery, pub, library, park and takeaway restaurants. The village has its own primary and middle school and also falls within the catchment area for the school in Thurston. The current vendors have spent a number of years improving the property. They have installed double glazing, gas central heating, a new kitchen with granite worktops, a new bathroom suite and reinsulated and boarded the loft space amongst a number of exterior improvements also.
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TEEING OFF
IN TUSCANY
THERE’S MORE TO TUSCANY THAN THE BEAUTY OF THE LANDSCAPE – THERE’S SUPERB GOLFING FACILITIES. DANIEL PRICE DELVES INTO ARGENTARIO GOLF RESORT AND SPA.
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With many golf courses around the world offering resort-style accommodation, villas and facilities, selecting where to book your next holiday or purchase you next property can be tough. Many of the European resorts can seem similar in terms of what they offer and that’s why Argentario Golf Resort and Spa comes so highly recommended. Think Tuscany and you immediately picture rustic homes and vineyards, dotted across green rolling hills. It’s a beautiful image, but there is more to Tuscany than the regular tourist trail, and this is one of the many special features of Argentario Golf Resort and Spa. Augusto Orsini, the man behind the successful resort, originally lived in Rome, but an annual trek to the Argentario Peninsula as a young boy, with his family and his golf-loving father, led him away from the Eternal City. One of the main ideas behind the project was to show Tuscany’s progressive side. “In Tuscany, you are used to seeing rustic villas – which are beautiful – but I wanted to do something new, something fresh,” says Orsini. Choosing Maremma, located on the Argentario Peninsula,
Orsini conceived the project that culminated in the creation and inauguration of the golf course in 2006 and the five-star Argentario Golf Resort and Spa in 2009. To fulfil this dream, Orsini looked for materials to give the resort a unique and eco-conscious spirit in rustic Tuscany. On the environmental aspects of the design, Orsini says: “The resort’s eco-conscious philosophy stretches from the restaurant, which uses local products from Maremma and from the resort’s own organic vegetable garden, all the way to the golf course, which was built with as little environmental impact as possible.” The environmentally friendly approach has seen the return of animal species, such as fallow deer, hares and a variety of birds in the area. In addition, the resort’s grounds and golf course received BioAgricert environmental certification for sustainability and water management. Not only does Argentario Golf Resort and Spa offer holiday accommodation, but there are also fantastic villas available for purchase and rent. The luxurious villas benefit from quality interior design and Italian furniture. Homebuyers at Argentario Golf Resort and Spa can create their dream villa by choosing different sizes and interior
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design styles, ranging from contemporary to country chic and eclectic fusions. Owners are granted full access to the wide range of world-class facilities on site, including the golf course, and during long periods away, the property can be rented out to generate income. Speaking to Argentario Golf Resort and Spa Blog and Marketing Manager, Raffaella Monaco, it is apparent this is a resort the whole family can enjoy. “Children have their own pool, indoor play area, outdoor playground, and kid’s menu at the restaurant,” says Monaco. “We also provide babysitter services and golf lessons with pros of the calibre of Emanuele ‘Cannonball’ Canonica, winner of the Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles.” Despite being a quiet, exclusive retreat, off the beaten track, the resort is well-situated to enjoy everything Tuscany has to offer, including the famous art cities of Siena, Florence and Rome. Thanks to the mild Maremma climate, golf and other outdoor activities are enjoyed throughout the year. The resort is also happy to organise activities for families, including sailing classes, horse riding tours and cooking classes. The stunning natural beauty of the Maremma region can be enjoyed on foot or bicycle, so there is more than enough to keep the whole family entertained. Monaco sums up the ethos of Argentario Golf Resort and Spa beautifully: “The combination of nature, art, relaxed lifestyle and genuine food, make Argentario and Maremma Tuscany the ideal destination.”
For more information: www.argentariogolfresortspa.it
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The pool at the Espace; Argentario Golf Club; the interior of Locker Cottage; Wellness Center.
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1. DALSTON, CUMBRIA
6. GREATFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE
This stunning property in Dalston is a remarkable Grade I Listed Medieval tower with a 16th Century hall block. The garden room extension was awarded the 'Northern Region Best Extension 2014', and features solid oak crook beams and French doors onto the rear garden. It is the ideal space in which to relax, dine and entertain.
Dating from 1899, Greatford Mill is a handsome period property built of mellow limestone with a Collyweston slate roof. The orangery, which links the kitchen to the garden, takes in views of the West Glen River winding through the grounds.
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£1,600,000 Fine & Country Stamford stamford@fineandcountry.com 01780 750 200
Fine & Country Penrith northlakes@fineandcountry.com 01768 869007
2. EAST HECKINGTON, LINCOLNSHIRE This property in the Lincolnshire village of East Heckington enjoys a lot of natural light, including in the kitchen, which leads to a beautiful glass atrium. It is a Victorian former grange, with beautiful grounds, including walkways and an oriental garden. £600,000 Fine & Country North & West Norfolk wendy.graham@fineandcountry.com 01553 769100
3. KILLAY, SWANSEA Tucked away at the edge of the Welsh village of Killay, this is a lovely, luxurious family home. In the spacious lounge, the eye is instantly drawn to the panoramic windows, providing the most enchanting countryside views with the Mumbles headland in the distance. £1,395,000 Fine & Country Swansea swansea@fineandcountry.com 01792 367301
4. CHITTERING, CAMBRIDGESHIRE Hill Farm enjoys a rural atmosphere, but also has great commuter links to Cambridge. The large kitchen has bespoke features and dual-aspect, aluminium, bi-folding doors, stretching the length of the property. These allow spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. £1,125,000 Fine & Country Cambridge cambridge@fineandcountry.com 01223 363700
5. SOUTH CHEAM, SURREY
7. WORKSOP, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE This seven bedroom individually designed home is in a prime residential area of Worksop. The heart of the house is the open-plan kitchen, living and dining room, which has full-width picture windows to the rear and three pairs of French doors opening to the terrace. £925,000 Fine & Country Bawtry bawtry@fineandcountry.com 01302 591000
8. WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK This handsome, Grade ll Listed Georgian townhouse is within walking distance of the Woodbridge market square. The garden room would make a fantastic study or office space. With double glazing, underfloor heating and full electrical connections, it’s the perfect work hideaway. £1,000,000 Fine & Country Woodbridge woodbridge@fineandcountry.com 01394 446007
9. TONG, WEST YORKSHIRE Manor View is an immaculately presented, four bedroom detached family home built in 2014, sitting within a small enclave of houses. There are bi-folding doors from the kitchen that lead to the rear garden, with breathtaking panoramic views over open countryside. For commuters, the cities of Bradford and Leeds are within easy reach. £775,000 Fine & Country Leeds leeds@fineandcountry.com 0113 2034939
10. NEWBIGGIN-ON-LUNE, CUMBRIA
In an affluent area of South London, this family home has a stunning open-kitchen family room. It acts as the cornerstone to the house; there is an impressive fitted kitchen and the bi-fold doors are a gateway to the pool area.
This is an exceptional attached Georgian residence, on the northern edge of the Howgill Fells in the Eden Valley. A full-wall passionflower vine adds a touch of the exotic to the conservatory, and French doors open onto the outside dining area.
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CUISINE
MIDWESTERN
EVOLUTION AMERICAN CUISINE MAY BE AS DIVERSE AS ITS ETHNIC MAKE-UP, BUT OUTSIDE THE STATES THE LINGERING PERCEPTION IS OF UNSOPHISTICATED DISHES AND OVERSIZED PORTIONS.
GISELLE WHITEAKER HEADS TO THE NATION’S BREADBASKET TO SEE WHAT’S COOKING.
Hamburgers may well be America’s favourite food, but what is perhaps less known is that some of the staple dishes at high-end restaurants across the world are American additions. What would we do without eggs Benedict, oysters Rockefeller, and the Waldorf salad? While there are still plenty of places offering low-cost lashings of food, I’m heading to the Midwest – Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota – traditionally known for its unpretentious, hearty, locally-grown cuisine. The 'breadbasket of America', with its agricultural bounty, seems the perfect place to see what’s cooking. Chicago, America’s third-largest city, has long been recognised as a gourmet dining epicentre, so it’s a fine place to start. At GT Prime, seasonal, local produce is not only on the meat-centric menu, but also on the walls. The incredible photographs taken by Jeff Kauck look like still-life paintings, whetting the appetite for simply seasoned, delicious fare. And if you’re keen to sample the local game, bison, venison and rabbit are all on the menu. Cindy’s Rooftop Restaurant at the top of the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel is another eatery representing evolving American food preferences. This light-filled observatory boasts spectacular views over the city, as well as a menu that rethinks American favourites – the New England favourite, the lobster roll, is reinvented with lemon-tabasco remoulade, peas shoots, and old bay chips. More international-style fare is also on offer, like duck confit with lavender honey, lentils, cipollini aigre-doux, pickled mustard seeds, orange and watercress. It’s also worth heading to the North Loop area, even if it’s just to dine. Revival Food Hall, which opened last year, sets the standard here, with an all-local dining concept spotlighting the best of Chicago’s food scene. The 24,000 sq.ft. marketplace is within a beautifully restored, 1907 Daniel Burnham – designed building and while you’ll find hamburgers here, there’s also Hawaiian poke, Tokyo-style ramen, charcuterie and artisan gelato, to name a few. Chicago’s food scene is rocking, but how about smalltown America? Galena, on the western edge of Illinois, is home to less than 3,500 people, yet I discover it’s packed with good food, perhaps due to its popularity as a tourism hotspot. Log Cabin Steakhouse may not be the most creatively named restaurant, but the wet-aged prime ABOVE Cindy's Rooftop Restaurant, Chicago.
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steaks here are superb. Ask for “Greek Style” and the steak comes drenched in a mouth-watering sauce with a subtle hint of garlic and herbs. Just down the road, Fried Green Tomatoes is another winner, but here the fresh seafood narrowly takes the lead over the beef, with dishes like lobster ravioli, crab cake salad, and cedar-planked walleye hitting the mark. For day dining, Otto’s Place over the river is the pick. Making the most of fresh produce, the food here is hearty, country-style fare although the portions head towards the overly generous side. I also test out small-town fare in Wisconsin Dells, another popular tourism spot. Here, Del Bar, once a six-table roadhouse, serves up to 500 covers a night. What’s the draw? It’s all about the food – although the architecture is interesting too – with a little bit of everything, all done well. My pick is the seared sea scallops with a Moscato reduction that is so more-ish you’ll find yourself consuming every last drop with the crusty bread provided. My final meals are in Minneapolis, which has less than a fifth of Chicago’s population, but all of its foodie flair. Whether dining at Cedar and Stone at the JW Marriott, Mall of America, which prides itself on local provenance, or newcomer Tullibee at the Hewing Hotel, inspired by the bounty of Minnesota’s lakes and woods, the cuisine is on par with the top restaurants in London. The humble hamburger will always have its place in the American diet, but the nation’s tastes are changing. Local produce and cooking styles are being creatively combined, portions pared down, and more natural flavours allowed to shine: food evolution in progress.
For more information on the restaurants mentioned see: www.gtprimerestaurant.com www.cindysrooftop.com www.revivalfoodhall.com www.logcabingalena.com www.friedgreen.com
www.ottosplace.com www.del-bar.com www.marriott.com www.hewinghotel.com
TOP Ducks smoking at Tullibee at the Hewing Hotel, Minneapolis. ABOVE Crispy fish tacos at Revivial Food Hall, Chicago.
For fabulous American food in the UK try: Christopher’s Covent Garden, London Christopher’s Covent Garden is a timeless martini bar and American restaurant. The Maryland crab cake is served with Arugula, red pepper mayo and tomato jam. www.christophersgrill.com
The Astor Grill, Berkshire
The Astor Grill at Cliveden House focuses on classic American and British dishes. The Astor Burger includes smoked raclette and house relish, served with spiced carrot slaw and fries. www.clivedenhouse.co.uk
Absurd Bird, Bath
Absurd Bird has moved its southern flavours into Bath and Exeter. Absurd Bird’s Dirty Buns marry fried chicken, pickled cucumber, pickled onion and sriracha mayo to superb effect. www.absurdbird.com
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www.randalecare.co.uk Norwich Road, Kilverstone, IP24 2RF
01842 753122
Home Care
Our newly established Home Care service has quickly gained an excellent reputation for its high level of care and reliability. From our first contact with you and your family we ensure you receive a bespoke, personal care package with all relevant parties considered and full assessments carried out. We fully respect your choice to stay in your own home and can support you in a variety of ways to enable you to do so. With our help, we hope your life will continue to have real meaning and purpose. In the local community we assist the elderly, ill and disabled to live independently in their own homes. Our care can comprise a simple half hour a week for a well being check and a friendly hello, or a full assisted living package designed for you. We keep our care packages under constant review and adapt them as your needs change. Our team are highly committed and experienced in the care field and managers work closely with each team member and lead by example, regularly accompanying staff on visits. All of us pride ourselves on the close relationships we have with our clients; relationships built on trust and professionalism.
“Ensuring your loved ones can maintain their independence and dignity” What we offer…
‘Dream home’ means different things to different people
• Personal care – washing, showering, grooming, dressing and assistance getting in and out of bed; continence management and assistance with medication administration where appropriate. • Meals – support with meal preparation and fridge management. We can liaise with local hot meal providers on your behalf or cook for you. • Domestic help – Housework and laundry. We can help you plan your weekly food and shop for you or with you. We can help prepare and freshen your home before your hospital discharge. • Companionship – lack of confidence and loneliness particularly following a bereavement or a hospital stay, can make our visits all the more important. A short welfare check and a friendly hello might be all you need. • Community access – accompanying you as you get out and about and building your confidence to face the challenges of everyday life. We can escort you to such things as appointments, church services, or lunch visits with friends.
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When you hear the words ‘dream home’, what do you think of? For some people, just one night off the streets would be a dream come true.
THE FINE & COUNTRY FOUNDATION FIGHTING HOMELESSNESS
For more information or to donate please go to: fineandcountry.com/foundation Registered Charity Number: 1160989
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THE COLLECTION MAGAZINE
THE BURY ST EDMUNDS
ISSUE 3 2017
COLLECTION LUXURY FAMILY LIVING AN INTERIOR DESIGNER RENOVATES A CHELSEA HOME READY FOR A NEW BABY
Local Expertise, National Presence, International Audience
BRINGING THE OUTSIDE IN A HOME WITH OUTDOOR SPACE IS A HAVEN
Our international activities are co-ordinated from our showroom in Park Lane, Mayfair, London and in over 300 locations worldwide. We combine the international market with the local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals.
Fine & Country Head Office, 119-121 Park Lane, Mayfair, London W1K 7AG +44 (0)20 7079 1515 | parklane@fineandcountry.com | fineandcountry.com
PRICE: £4.00
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