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“Wealthy breathe a sigh of relief at Tory victory�

That was the headline in the Financial Times immediately after the recent election and whatever your political persuasion, it is hard to argue against the notion that the real winner from the poll was the property market!

My London colleagues have reported a surge in buyer interest across the capital, in particular from overseas buyers, and this is going to naturally cause a ripple effect into Essex, particularly as city bankers have avoided a new bonus tax. With its excellent road, rail and airport links coupled with stunning countryside and coastline, Essex is very appealing to buyers seeking that lifestyle change or relocating to the area with work.

With our strong London and international connections and award winning marketing, Fine & Country is the outstanding choice for anyone looking to take advantage of these buoyant market conditions.

Mike Bidwell Regional Director

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LITTLE WALTHAM, CHELMSFORD Can you imagine a more perfect spot for a house than one that stands at the end of a no-through road, in a totally private plot, with beautifully landscaped gardens extending to 2.8 acres that stretch down to your own river frontage?

The property sits overlooking the river both to the front and back. There is a spacious welcoming reception hall leading through to the charming beamed dining room. The well equipped bespoke kitchen is double aspect and there is a utility room off the kitchen. The splendid sitting room is also double aspect and has a wonderful redbrick inglenook fireplace with an oak bressumer and inset stove. Off of the sitting room is the conservatory offering lovely views over the gardens. On the first floor the master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and there are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. On this floor stairs rise to the stunning minstrel gallery which gives access to another bedroom, a shower and a study area. Accommodation extends to 2792 sq.ft. EPC exempt.

Guide Price: ÂŁ1,395,000

Chelmsford: 01245 257001

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A fine home deserves fine art We specialise in contemporary British sculpture, ceramics and glass Browse available work and artists online at www.sculptgallery.com Or visit the Gallery open every Saturday 11 4pm, Mar Dec* Braxted Park Road Nr Great Braxted Colchester Essex CO5 0QB t: 07980768616 To receive details of exhibitions, please email: info@sculptgallery.com *Sculpture is exhibited in the garden between Jul and Sept only.

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Being a lawyer is about more than just knowing the law.

Kurt has been known to get a little excited about football. However, he knows that it’s not football but moving house that gets his clients hot under the collar! Kurt is head of our property department and his team will do all they can to get a house move completed as quickly as possible.

At Birkett Long our lawyers are experts in their chosen fields, but they’re friendly, approachable people too.

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Taking Essex in a new direction We are pleased to announce that Mike Bidwell has joined Fine & Country Essex as Regional Director in charge of estate agency operations throughout the county.

Mike joins the team having previously held the position of Head of Sales at Fine & Country’s international headquarters in London’s Mayfair. Mike brings with him over 30 years of estate agency experience, most of it specialising in the sale of high quality period and individual modern homes.

Mike is looking forward to meeting all of his new clients, and has this to say about heading up the Essex team:

Fine & Country Essex 5 The Matchyns London Road Rivenhall Essex CM8 3HA T: 01376 505260 E: michael.bidwell@fineandcountry.com

“Fine & Country is responsible for more property sales in the upper quartile of the market than any other estate agency. I will be working very hard with my new team to help establish us as the number one in Essex, not just for numbers of sales and the quality of our property market, but also for offering an outstanding service to our clients.

In particular, I am confident that my extensive knowledge of the London market will be of considerable benefit to sellers that want to expose their property to this important market.”

Mike will be based at the Regional Office in Rivenhall.

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ARDLEIGH, COLCHESTER On a quiet lane, just a few miles across open countryside from the beautiful village of Dedham, this charming period property is a peaceful and tranquil retreat.

With its picture perfect thatched roof and abundance of beams, it has been sympathetically extended over the years to create the spacious family home you see today, and is surrounded by over two acres of gardens and grounds that include a separate paddock, stabling, pretty summerhouse, BBQ area and heated outdoor pool.

Inside, the reception rooms effortlessly blend contemporary design with traditional features, and, with five/seven bedrooms, offers a wonderfully versatile living space.

This delightful property offers a terrific lifestyle in the heart of the Dedham Vale, and yet is only a five minute drive from Manningtree and a direct rail link to London.

Accommodation extends to 3650 sq.ft. EPC exempt.

Guide Price: ÂŁ950,000

Dedham: 01206 323375

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The Cartlodge Company is the name you can trust when it comes to quality and reliability. From an initial no obligation survey, to completion of your beautiful oak building, The Cartlodge Company will guarantee you the best possible service.

The Cartlodge Company will carry out all building works associated with a variety of oak framed buildings including cartlodges, garages, offices, summer rooms, porches and pool houses.

This friendly family run business has a wealth of experience in the industry and prides itself on its reputation for personal service and attention to detail that is second to none.

Specialists in the highest quality oak framed buildings using traditional skills and materials.

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BRAINTREE, ESSEX With its totally private and secluded setting, this welcoming four bedroom home has been totally transformed by the addition of a beautiful timber and glass extension that wraps itself around the rear of the property.

The stunning glass reception hall has a beautiful crafted staircase rising to the first floor. The kitchen breakfast room is very stylish and well equipped, with walnut units finished with granite work tops. The spacious sitting room has a wood burner and two sets of tri-folding doors opening out onto the terrace, perfect for warm summer days. There is also a separate dining room, study and utility room on the ground floor.

On the first floor there is a splendid master bedroom suite with en-suite, dressing room and tri-folding doors leading out to a balcony with lovely views, three further bedrooms, one en-suite and a family bathroom. Lovely mature gardens extend to 0.85 of an acre and there is a triple garage with a studio above. Accommodation extends to 2704 sq.ft. EPC: C

Guide Price: ÂŁ825,000

Chelmsford: 01245 257001

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Located in the historic Townsford Mill, the Centre is home to over 80 antiques dealers, specialising in a wide range of antique, vintage and collectable items, including furniture, ceramics, silver, jewellery, vintage fashion, kitchenalia, militaria and much, much more. Come and explore!

Townsford Mill, The Causeway, Halstead, Essex CO9 1ET www.halsteadantiquescentre.co.uk Tel: 01787 474451 Open daily Mon – Sat 10am to 5pm Sundays 11am – 5pm

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BURNHAM ON CROUCH, CHELMSFORD With stunning views of the village church, this late 19th century detached family home, which served as the vicarage for a period, has lots to offer. Local shops and the railway station are a mere five minute walk away, and a wide range of water-sports, as well as excellent hostelries and river walks, make this town a rather special place in which to live.

Set in lovely grounds that wrap around it, the house exudes plenty of charm, and has original character in abundance. Four spacious reception rooms and six bedrooms benefit from lovely high ceilings, many with original fireplaces still in place, and the kitchen breakfast room is capacious and in excellent order, having recently been refitted. The original wooden floor, which runs through the impressive entrance hall and into the dining room, adds warmth and the deep sash windows allow the light to flood in throughout the day. And when the sun does shine, there are plenty of places to sit out and enjoy the garden, in peace and privacy. Accommodation extends to 3159 sq.ft. EPC: F

Guide Price: ÂŁ750,000

Chelmsford: 01245 257001

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29-31 July 2015

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Thorpeness Festival of Golf Daily competitions, coaching clinics with European Tour coach Bill Ferguson & Thorpeness PGA Pro Frank Hill and a gala prize-giving dinner at Thorpeness Country Club.

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STRATFORD ST MARY, COLCHESTER Set down a long driveway flanked by the rolling countryside, this property is a real delight.The main farmhouse has been sympathetically extended over the years to create a warm and welcoming home, whilst the old barn has been converted into a lovely four bedroom house that the current owners let out successfully for holiday accommodation.

In the main house the lovely dining room has a French stove and the sitting room an open fire.The heart of this welcoming home is the kitchen breakfast room with painted wooden units finished with granite worktops and off the kitchen is the sun room.

Upstairs there are three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Coral Barn has four bedrooms, two bathrooms and in the main living area the vaulted ceiling shows off the wonderful old beams.The setting is beautiful, surrounded by over five acres of gardens and grounds, including a wildlife pond, bluebell wood and grazing paddocks, and is a real oasis of rural tranquility. Accommodation extends to Wheatlands 1407 sq.ft EPC; F Coral Barn 2699 sq.ft. EPC: D

Guide Price: ÂŁ950,000

Dedham: 01206 323375

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Competition

Win a night away at The Crown at Woodbridge The Crown at Woodbridge offers all that is great about escaping to the country, with all that is good about staying in a wonderful market town. With old fashioned inn-keeping in a modern setting, we boast ten magnificent boutique bedrooms, a bustling bar and a real Suffolk food experience.

Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, head chef Luke Bailey showcases all that is great about Suffolk's local produce. His menu includes a mix of rustic and refined dishes, using simple, high-quality ingredients that come alive on the plate. Whilst upstairs, the ten individually-designed boutique bedrooms boast luxurious goose-down pillows, crisp cotton bed linen, underfloor heating and high-quality touches to match.

Guests can be sure that staying at The Crown is an enchantingly relaxing and satisfying experience.

For more information please visit www.thecrownatwoodbridge.co.uk

Competition Fine & Country has teamed up with The Crown at Woodbridge to offer one lucky reader the chance to win an overnight stay, including dinner in their 2 AA Rosette restaurant and a full Suffolk breakfast.

For your chance of winning this fabulous prize, please answer the following question correctly: Q: How many bedrooms does The Crown have?

Email your answer to fineandcountry@aboutmedia.co.uk quoting Crown Hotel in the subject header.

The competition closes at 23.59 hours on September 15th 2015. Terms and conditions apply and is subject to availability.

Terms and Conditions Fine & Country will automatically add your email address to its own database for occasional marketing purposes. Your email address will not be shared with any other companies apart from The Crown at Woodbridge. Please indicate in your email if you do not wish to be contacted by either Fine & Country or The Crown at Woodbridge and we will delete your email address from our records.

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DANBURY, CHELMSFORD Thistlecroft offers a unique opportunity to indulge and enjoy a lifestyle second to none in the beautiful surroundings of the Essex countryside, knowing that the hustle and bustle of city life leaves you untouched, yet it is within easy reach whenever the bright lights and city business call.

Constructed to exacting standards with nearly 13,00sq ft of accommodation, it has a high specification of fittings and materials. Five reception rooms provide a range of spaces from cosy to grand. There are nine bedrooms and bathrooms arranged over two floors ensuring there is ample space for family, guests and staff. Indoor spa and pool complex and 10 seat cinema provide superb leisure facilities. All set in a secluded 3.5 acre rural plot. EPC Rating C

Guide Price: ÂŁ3,000,000

Chelmsford: 01245 257001

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Conveyancing, Wills & Probate Audley House, Berechurch Hall Road, Colchester, Essex CO2 9NW Telephone: 01206 767112 e-mail: info@martinelliott.com

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ST OSYTH, ESSEX Lamb Barn is a stunning timber framed barn that has been recently converted to a very high standard to create an amazing living space. Inside it is flooded with natural light from the full height gallery windows that are found to both the front and rear, and the exposed rafters above are a constant reminder of its heritage as some of the timbers are believed to date back to Tudor times.

There is a beautiful large vaulted open plan living / dining / kitchen, an amazing mezzanine area with wonderful views, four bedrooms and the master bedroom has an en suite and dressing area and there are two further bathrooms. The barn has plenty of parking, enclosed garden and a double cart lodge. The attention to detail and excellent craftsmanship is in evidence everywhere you look, and the interior has been finished to a very high standard. Accommodation extends to 2125 sq.ft. EPC:C

OIRO: ÂŁ495,000

Colchester: 01206 545476

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Reeman Densie is the perfect venue. We have a wide range of Specialist Sales without the constraints of the high minimum lotting values of the London rooms. All our Specialist Sales have live Internet bidding which attracts worldwide interest.

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TOLLESHUNT MAJOR, CHELMSFORD With part of the main house dating back to around the early 1800’s, this welcoming family home is surrounded by over three acres of gardens and grounds, and is situated close to the Saxon village of Tolleshunt Major.

This substantial house offers buyers quite a unique space that could be opened up to create an impressive family home. Set on a plot approaching 3.5 acres the main house has four bedrooms, a lovely part vaulted kitchen breakfast room and three reception rooms. The annexe also has four bedrooms, kitchen and two reception rooms. Within the grounds there is a detached double garage with an attached workshop and stables. Accommodation extends to 3485 sq.ft. EPC: E

OIRO: ÂŁ900,000

Chelmsford: 01245 257001

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At Hamiltons we understand the need to offer an efficient and cost effective service whilst maintaining a personal touch.

Through our years of experience in the removal industry, we have developed our service to make the moving process run smoothly and expertly thus creating a successful moving experience.

We tailor make each and every move down to the finest of details. We understand that, in order to give you the best service possible, we need to have completely discussed and understood your requirements from the very beginning.

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Market your property to an international audience By instructing your local Fine & Country agent, your property will not only be marketed locally and regionally, but nationally and even internationally via Fine & Country’s Head Office and Showroom located at one of the most prestigious addresses in the world – 121 Park Lane, Mayfair, London W1.

With over 40ft of window display on Park Lane, we not only reach a lucrative buyers’ market other agents cannot, we also market all Fine & Country properties 24/7 through touchscreen technology, enabling customers to browse the details of Fine & Country properties from around the globe, even when the office is closed.

For more information on promoting your property in our Park Lane office or for a free valuation, please contact:

Regional Office: 01376 505260 Chelmsford: 01245 257001

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THORPE LE SOKEN, FRINTON As you sweep up the drive you cannot fail to be impressed by the wonderful location of this charming home. Surrounded by mature trees and beautifully landscaped gardens, it is a true delight.

On the ground floor there is a study, sitting room / bedroom five, dining room, drawing room leading to the garden room, oak fitted kitchen and utility room. On the first floor the master bedroom has an en-suite shower room and there are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Set in a plot of 1.05 acre, the gardens are delightful and there is a lovely wooded area. There is a detached double garage with a useful studio above. Accommodation extends to 2073 sq.ft. EPC: C

OIEO: ÂŁ650,000

Colchester: 01206 545476

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STOW MARIES, CHELMSFORD This beautiful family home in the pretty village of Stow Maries offers an exceptional standard of living.

Formally the village pub, and once the heart and soul of the local community, it is now a fabulous six bedroom home with wonderful living spaces, including six reception rooms, a generous family kitchen and sunny conservatory. The property is surrounded by over an acre of landscaped gardens and grounds that have been professionally designed. As well as the enclosed courtyard to the rear of the house, there are planted flower borders that burst into colour from spring through to autumn, a large lawn area that is ideal for a game of football, and an impressive semicircular Koi pond. There is also a covered outdoor kitchen and BBQ area, which is brilliant for summer parties, and to the other side is the pool house that comes with a changing room and shower room. Accommodation extends to 5495sq.ft. EPC: E

Guide Price: ÂŁ1,250,000

Chelmsford: 01245 257001

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Essex’s best kept secret Lifehouse is a contemporary award-winning spa that nestles in the peaceful surroundings of English Heritage Listed Thorpe Hall Gardens, just over an hour by train from London and close to the pretty Essex town of Frinton-on-Sea. The perfect place for some well-deserved pampering and relaxation.

With a wide range of luxury spa treatments from CLARINS, Decléor, ishga, OPI and wellbeing consultations from our resident specialists, Lifehouse provides the space, serenity and expertise to quieten the mind, rejuvenate the body, lift the spirit, love life and live well.

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Pamper and Prosecco Spa Day – a perfect combination! Bring your best friend, mum or partner for a day of relaxation and pampering.

Enjoy the Spa Thermal Suite with its hydrotherapy pool, sauna, salt inhalation room and 18 metre swimming pool. After your Massage or Facial, chill out in the relaxation room or take a gentle walk through the historic gardens. You are sure to leave feeling rested and rejuvenated!

Enter this competition for the opportunity to win a Pamper and Prosecco Spa Day for 2 The lucky prize winner will receive a Pamper & Prosecco Spa Day for two people which includes a relaxing 55 min massage or facial, a glass of Prosecco and buffet lunch per person.

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“Our unique blend of equestrian expertise and creative marketing knowledge ensures your country property is seen by key equestrian buyers.�

Equestrian Properties are a special market, needing specialist knowledge to act for the buyer and seller, which is why Fine & Country has an Equestrian Division. The team covers the whole of the UK with the expertise to deal with any type of equestrian properties, including stud farms, training yards and significant equestrian properties.

The division provides a comprehensive property service, specifically tailored to suit the needs of the equestrian world, advising on property matters as well as equine needs such as vets, farriers, feed merchants, even where to buy your tack.

We are proud to present some of the finest equestrian properties for sale from around the world. Diverse in size, scale, facilities and location, our portfolio of equestrian properties will help you find the perfect home for you and your horses.

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WRITTLE, CHELMSFORD Set in a quiet lane, just outside the pretty village of Writtle, this family home is perfect for the equestrian enthusiast.

There is a spacious double aspect living room with French doors leading out to the garden and a feature fireplace with a wood burning stove, smart kitchen breakfast room, boot lobby, conservatory, family bathroom and three bedrooms. This lovely home is perfectly set up with stables, floodlit mĂŠnage and paddocks, set on a 5.2 acre plot, this property is a rare find. Accommodation extends to 1366 sq.ft. EPC: D

Guide Price: ÂŁ925,000

Chelmsford: 01245 257001

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LITTLE WALTHAM, CHELMSFORD This pretty period cottage is an absolute delight. Located down a quiet rural lane and surrounded by open countryside it provides a lovely retreat away from the hustle and bustle of modern living.

On the ground floor there is a smart kitchen breakfast room, dining room, sitting hall, drawing room and utility room. On the first floor there is a master bedroom with en-suite, three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The gardens are a true delight, extremely well planted with trees, flowers and shrubs, and complete with a summer house, garden shed with power and office / art studio also with power.The plot extends to 0.37 acre and there is a double garage. Accommodation extends to 2088 sq.ft. EPC: E

Guide Price: ÂŁ840,000

Chelmsford: 01245 257001

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FEERING, COLCHESTER In the lovely village of Feering this beautifully presented town house is just a short walk to the station.

The spacious accommodation is set over three floors, and on the ground floor there is a smart well equipped kitchen breakfast room, dining room, utility room and cloakroom.

On the first floor is the sitting room, an en-suite bedroom and the family bathroom. On the second floor there is the master bedroom which has an en-suite shower room, and a further double bedroom. There is an enclosed rear garden, garage and off road parking. Accommodation extends to 1544 sq.ft. EPC: C

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Colchester: 01206 545476

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