Robinson Jackson Moving Magazine - Eltham Edition

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FEATURing Let’s move to Eltham Local staff for local people Chocolate recipes & interior inspiration

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contents 04 - ALL ABOUT ELTHAM In this issue we take a tour of Eltham in South East London. This town is undergoing some fantastic improvements, which will see a revitalised town centre and a new cinema complex.

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24 - PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT: LET’S KEEP IT LOCAL Moving home? Then you’ll want a passionate, professional local expert looking after the sale of your property. Find out how our knowledge and staff can make your move possible.

42 - CHOCOLATE HEAVEN It’s OK to indulge every now and then. For those moments when only something sweet will do, we bring you our favourite chocolate recipes.

54 - NAUTICAL AND NICE

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We’ve taken our inspiration from the deep blue sea and the UK’s coastal towns to bring you some nautical-themed home accessories.

66 - PROPERTY NOTICE BOARD The latest news and views from the Robinson Jackson Group and the wider property industry.

OUR PROPERTIES You can find a selection of properties for sale and to let throughout this magazine. You can also go online to robinsonjackson.com to see our full portfolio of homes; searchable by price, postcode, number of bedrooms and property type.

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If you would like us to feature your property for sale or to let in the next edition of our magazine, contact your local branch today.

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THIS MONTH’S GUEST EDITOR IS BRIAN PITZEY, THE BRANCH PARTNER AT OUR ELTHAM OFFICE In my 13 years as an estate agent, the most asked question has to be “How’s the property market?” This is quickly followed by “So how much is my property worth?”

The two questions are implicitly linked and the former can change from one week to another. I strongly believe that it is only with eyes and ears on the ground, living and working in the local community, can anyone offer the best advice to homeowners.

The property market can be misunderstood, especially if you’re influenced by what’s printed in national newspapers. We’ve always been trusted to guide people according to their local market conditions, which can be very different to the bigger picture and can vastly differ from one area to the next.

It’s reassuring to know that the public appreciate this fact.

New research shows just how much movers trust a high street estate agent, with 82% of home hunters questioned

by Dezrez preferring the more personal approach of a physical agent rather than relying on online sources. You can read how our staff serve the communities in which they live and work on page 24.

By the time this magazine is printed we will all know the result of the EU referendum. Whether the UK remains in Europe or not, it’s our job to weed out what’s important

and see how it impacts SE London and Kent. We do know moving home is high on many people’s agenda. In fact, we will have valued over 5,000 properties within the first half of 2016. This means there’s always fresh properties coming to the market with us. So that you see them first, please register with a local office. Contact details can be found at robinson-jackson.com We’re especially busy in my Eltham branch - find out why the team is rushed off their feet with our guide to Eltham on page 4. Also inside this issue are some delicious chocolate recipes (page 42), nautical interior inspiration (page 54), and homes for sale and to rent from our 24 branches. Enjoy!

Brian Pitzey Branch Partner at Eltham

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ELTHAM Every issue we focus on one of our local areas. This time we look at Eltham – a London suburb in the Royal Borough of Greenwich that’s undergoing a major regeneration.

train line to Central London (approx 25 minutes) and green, open space off their list when searching in Eltham. The town has property styles and prices that offer excellent value for money when compared to similar neighbourhoods in South West London. Current residents and newcomers are also watching Eltham change into a more rounded town, with new facilities, shops and restaurants – all adding to the appeal.”

Eltham is one of South East London’s unsung heroes, quietly going about its business offering local people quality accommodation and a well-connected spot in the capital.

All that is set to change, however, as interest in SE9 and SE12 grows. Buyers on a quest for affordability and a London location are casting their net further south, with SE postcodes cropping up in their area search more frequently.

One of the biggest changes afoot is a new masterplan for Eltham’s centre. Recognising that every town needs a quality focal point, the Royal Borough of Greenwich (together with Transport for London), is investing £6.6 million in a revamped high street. The jewel in the crown will be a new six-screen cinema complex, with two new restaurants and a ‘sky’ bar.

Wider town improvements include better road crossings, new trees and landscaping, more parking, improved street lighting, and the widening and repaving of footways. “The masterplan will only serve to enrich an already established town,” adds Brian. “Existing attractions, such as The Tudor Barn, the Bob Hope Theatre and the wonderful Art Deco

Home movers from outside of Eltham are increasingly asking for properties here after discovering the town’s merits. Brian Pitzey, the Branch Partner at Robinson Jackson’s Eltham office, says: “Home movers can tick good schools, a speedy

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Eltham Palace - Copyright English Heritage

Eltham Palace, will be complemented by an energised High Street with something for all ages and interests.”

As well as an ever-improving town landscape, a big draw is Eltham’s very distinctive property market, which is crammed full of period properties and spacious family homes. Brian says the local market is pretty unique as people come in and ask for specific estates and enclaves – each one with distinctive homes and atmospheres: “One of the most requested is the Progress Estate – a Conservation Area and mini garden suburb of unmistakable homes built in 1915 to house workers from the local Woolwich Arsenal munitions factory. The cottage-style white façade properties lining streets including Ross Way, Lovelace Way, Arsenal Road and Franklin Passage are some of the most recognisable in London.”

Eltham Park is another neighbourhood requested by name.

The Eltham Park Estate was bought by Archibald Corbett at the turn of the 20th century and what followed was a collection of eponymous houses that are the definition

of ‘hot property’. “Houses in Beechhill Road, Glenhouse Road, Glenesk Road, Greenvale Road and Glenlyon Road, among others, are some of the most coveted properties the Eltham branch handle - homeowners of Corbett houses are guaranteed a waiting list of buyers,” adds Brian. “These properties embody fine period styling and lofty proportions, with the type of kerb-side charm that appeals to buyers from across London.”

Other Eltham neighbourhoods of note include Eltham Heights, with Crown Woods Way, Fairoak Drive and Rennets Wood Road three of the most distinguished streets in SE9, and Greenacres, where movers often compete for the flats that line the pretty road.

“We enjoy our fair share of brand new homes as well as period properties,” concludes Brian. “One area we’re watching develop is Kidbrooke Village to the north east of Eltham Hill, being built by Berkeley Group. It’s adding an exciting new dimension to the Eltham borders.”

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SE9 & SE12 We asked the Robinson Jackson team at the Eltham branch to reveal their favourite hidden gems that not everyone may be aware of.

1. Eltham Palace

kitchen staff at Eltham Palace.

6. Eltham GPO The GPO at Number 4 Passey Place has been part of the Eltham pub scene for many years, and its latest reincarnation is definitely the most successful. The venue used to be a Royal Mail sorting office, hence the name. Today it’s a gastro pub with a brilliant drinks menu that includes Meantime Pale Ale – which is brewed in the borough. Food is along the ‘Best of British’ lines.

Don’t let Eltham’s suburban essence lull you into a false sense of security as the residential streets are home to one of the most dazzling pieces of architecture in the country. English Heritage’s Eltham Palace is a 1930s Art Deco masterpiece.

The palace was created for millionaires Stephen and Virginia Courtauld, featuring a stunning domed entrance hall where guests used to gather for cocktail parties. The palace was subject to a £1.7 million revitalization project in 2015, which resulted in five new rooms to explore.

7. Oxleas Woodlands

2. Eltham Farmers’ Market

8. The Tudor Barn

A farmers’ market is a sure sign that an area is thriving and Eltham has enjoyed its own market since 2007. Eltham Farmers’ Market takes place on the third Sunday of every month on Passey Place between 10am and 3pm, with stalls laid out with seasonal, organic and locally-sourced food. Look out for the Gourmet Sausage Maker, chilli-based sauces, jams and marmalades from Care Grow and fruit from Whitegates Farm.

3. Royal Blackheath Golf Club You can trace this golf club’s history back over 400 years, with its roots dating from 1608, and it is often claimed to be the oldest golf course in the world. The facilty still retains it’s magnificent 17th century clubhouse, which grants fantastic views over the greens. There are 18 meticulously-kept holes to play as part of a challenging par 70 course.

4. Well Hall Pleasaunce If you’re travelling into Eltham train station by rail and notice a rather splendid formal garden, you’ll be looking at Well Hall Pleasaunce. These gardens, ponds and areas of woodland date back to the 13th century and featured a manor house during the reign of Henry VIII. Take a peaceful stroll among the bog gardens, the rockery, the wildflower meadow and the woodland glen. The Pleasaunce is known for its trees – about 240 – with many unusual species such as elm, ginko, black poplar and Indian horse chestnut.

5. The Tarn The Tarn on Court Road is another of Eltham’s Green Flagwinning open spaces, featuring a beautiful landscaped garden, a picnic area, a lake with interesting wildfowl and a bird sanctuary. Many original features have been retained

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from past eras and one of the most unusual is an 18th century ice well, which used to be a storage area for ice used by the

These ancient woodlands – comprising of Oxleas Wood, Oxleas Meadow, Jack Wood, Shepherdleas Wood, Falconwood Field, Eltham Common, Eltham Park North - sit to the North of Eltham Park and mark the boundary between Eltham and Shooters Hill. It’s one of the few remaining areas of deciduous forest in London, and some parts date back as far as the Ice Age. The woods include the stunning folly Severndroog Castle, a honeybee apiary and a café.

The Tudor Barn is a Grade II* listed 16th century building on Well Hall Road surrounded by manicured gardens and a moat. It was once home to John Arnold – watchmaker to King George III – and also Edith Nesbit and Hubert Bland, cofounders of the Fabian Society. As well as being a popular wedding and events venue, the Tudor Barn is also a gastropub and steak house offering the local community excellent home-made food and a huge selection of drinks seven days a week, including its famous Sunday roast, with live music every Sunday. The Tudor Barn offers two beautiful outdoor seating areas along with a recently refurbished indoor bar and dining space.

9. Cinema complex It’s been quite a few years since Eltham enjoyed its own cinema but residents are now counting down the months until a brand new cinema complex opens on Eltham High Street.

As part of the town’s ambitious new masterplan, a six-screen cinema with 900 seats will open in a landmark building on the site of Poundland. The cinema will be complemented by two new restaurants and a stunning ‘sky’ bar, with an anticipated 70 jobs created for the local workforce.

10. Rixos Restaurant The dining scene in Eltham is going from strength-to-strength and spearheading a fresh approach to eating out is Rixos.

This modern restaurant on Eltham High Street takes its cues from Turkish cuisine blended with flavours from Central Asia, the Middle East, the Mediterranean and the Balkans.

Photography: Thanks to Fat Crow Photography, Ernie Savarese - The Tudor Barn, & English Heritage - Eltham Palace.

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Granby Road, Progress Estate, Eltham

Located within the sought-after Progress Estate is this very well-presented and extended semi-detached house that offers flexible living.

• Three Bedrooms • Two Receptions • 11’3 x 8’7 Kitchen • Modern Shower Room • Off-Road Parking • Large Rear Garden • EPC Rating - E

Guide £475,000 Freehold Our office in Eltham is always busy, with families and professional couples looking to the town for good commuter links without the southwest London price tag. We have everything from keenly priced ex-local authority homes to the grandest of Victorian houses, with the Eltham Park and Progress estates in high demand.

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Bromley Glades

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Areas Covered: Eltham, Blackheath, Avery Hill, Eltham Heights, Eltham Park, Falconwood, Kidbrooke, Mottingham, New Eltham 8

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Brian Pitzey - Branch Partner

020 8859 9600 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

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Smarden Grove, Mottingham Guide £350,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Andrews Place, Eltham EPC Rating - F

Guide £220,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 1 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - C

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Katherine Gardens, Eltham Guide £425,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Castlewood Drive, Eltham EPC Rating - D

Eltham Palace Road, Eltham Guide £399,999 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Guide £425,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

Restons Crescent, Eltham EPC Rating - D

Guide £475,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

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EPC Rating - D

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Holly Gardens, Barnehurst

Situated in a sought after location is this modern four bedroom detached family home set in a secluded cul de sac and positioned within a short walk of Barnehurst station.

• Four Bedrooms • Downstairs Cloakroom • En-Suite + Family Bathroom • Garage & Off Road Parking • Conservatory • Additional Parking To Side Of Property • EPC Rating - Awaiting

Guide £550,000 Freehold Located to the north of Bexleyheath is Barnehurst - a quiet residential enclave of mostly 20th century housing. Many people choose to live in Barnehurst as it offers quick access to the motorway network, train station, as well as to respected local primary and secondary schools.

You can find our imposing corner office on Erith Road.

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Becky Hopkins - Branch Manager

01322 331161 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

Northall Road, Barnehurst Guide £410,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Edendale Road, Barnehurst EPC Rating - E

From £260,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

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Northall Road, Barnehurst

Appledore Avenue, Barnehurst

Guide £375,000 - £395,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - E

From £360,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - E

EPC Rating - E

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Grasmere Road, Barnehurst From £350,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Parkside Avenue, Barnehurst EPC Rating - E

Guide £300,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

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EPC Rating - D

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welcome to belvedere

Eardley Road, Belvedere

• Luxurious Accommodation Throughout • Prestigious Road Robinson Jackson proudly presents this magnificent home, situated in extensive grounds in • Magnificent Grounds • En Suite & Dressing Room • Private Gated Driveway • View Is Essential • EPC Rating - D an exclusive location in Upper Belvedere.

Guide £800,000 Freehold Nuxley Village is at the heart of Belvedere and that’s where you’ll find the Robinson Jackson office. Belvedere retains a friendly atmosphere and is popular with first-time buyers and families. The swing park at the top of the village is perfect for the summer if you have children, while the pubs provide excellent food and entertainment.

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Areas Covered: Belvedere, Abbey Wood, Erith, Greenmead, The Pantiles,

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Jack Glyde - Branch Partner

01322 441010 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

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Woolwich Road, Belvedere Guide £259,999 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Hoveton Road, Thamesmead EPC Rating - D

OIEO £250,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - F

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Upper Holly Hill Road, Belvedere Guide £299,950 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Elstree Gardens, Belvedere EPC Rating - E

OIEO £290,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - C

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Federation Road, Abbey Wood OIEO £390,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Bostall Lane, Abbey Wood EPC Rating - D

Guide £440,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

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Camden Road, Bexley

Enjoying a commanding corner position on prestigious Camden Road in Bexley is this eye catching 5 bedroom detached family home of grand proportions.

• 2 Spacious Reception Rooms • Ground Floor WC • Kitchen Breakfast Room • En-Suites To 4 Bedrooms • 130ft Landscaped Rear Garden • Detached Double Garage • EPC Rating - E

Guide £1,299,500 Freehold Bexley is one of the most-sought after locations within the borough, with Bexley Village a thriving and unique part of the local make-up. Boutiques, independent shops and a buzzing social scene make Bexley a vibrant place to live and work. Its own mainline train station and walking distance to two of the borough’s grammar schools make Bexley a popular choice.

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Bexleyheath Broadway

Bluewater

London by train

Areas Covered: Bexley Village, Bexley, Blendon, Baldwyns Park, Coldblow,

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Kevin Wooder - Managing Partner

01322 559900 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

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Glenhurst Avenue, Bexley

Birchwood Drive, Wilmington Guide £575,000 - £600,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 3

EPC Rating - C

EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £625,000 - £650,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

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Tile Kiln Lane, Bexley Guide £600,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 3

Charter Drive, Bexley EPC Rating - D

Guide £630,000 - £650,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - D

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The Drive, Bexley

Woodside Lane, Bexley

EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £700,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 3

Guide £425,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

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The Grove, Bexleyheath

Situated in a popular road just off Danson Park and within access to locals schools and transport links is this modernised detached home.

• Four Bedrooms • 25ft Lounge/Dining Room • Roof Terrace • Neutral Decor Throughout • 2 Bathrooms & Separate WC • Garage & Off Road Parking • Sought After Location • EPC Rating - E

Guide £725,000 Freehold Bexleyheath is probably one of Kent’s most versatile commuter towns, with frequent rail services to mainline London stations, favoured by city workers. We are based on the Broadway, which is a very popular shopping destination - where you’ll find The Mall and other major high street outlets.

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M25 Junction 2

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Areas Covered: Bexleyheath, Barnehurst, Bexley, Crayford

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Neil Smith - Branch Manager

020 8298 7000 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

Cartmel Road, Bexleyheath Guide £365,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Iverhurst Close, Bexleyheath EPC Rating - E

Guide £425,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - D

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Danson Road, Bexleyheath

Brampton Road, Bexleyheath

EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £995,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 3

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Gravel Hill Close, Bexleyheath Guide £725,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £425,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Brampton Road, Bexleyheath EPC Rating - D

Guide £525,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

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Killearn Road, Catford

• Victorian Family Home • Excellent Location In the heart of the popular Corbett Estate is this light and airy, well maintained home. With original • Double Glazing • Well maintained • EPC Rating - E Victorian features, this property consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 receptions and an extended kitchen.

Guide £470,000 Freehold With great links into the West End and central London, Catford is currently attracting lots of interest from London commuters and investors who are seeking more for their money. There’s a cosmopolitan feel to the town and some great period properties at attractive prices.

Our office is located on Rushey Green, right in the heart of the town.

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Lee Savigar - Branch Manager

020 8698 1234 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

Muncies Mews, Catford Guide £270,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 1 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Sedgehill Road, Catford EPC Rating - C

Allerford Road, Catford OIEO £570,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

Conisborough Crescent, Catford EPC Rating - D

Hafton Road, Catford Guide £385,995 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Guide £370,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Guide £475,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - E

Beckenham Park Heights, Catford EPC Rating - C

Guide £365,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

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Mill Lane, Chatham

A truly exceptional property that really does offer everything for a growing family. Complete with an en suite and study, along with off road parking and garage.

• Electric garage door • Study/5th Bed • No chain • Conservatory • Immaculate condition • Off road parking • EPC Rating - D

Guide £400,000 Freehold If you’re thinking of moving to Medway, Chatham and neighbouring Rochester are really good places to start. The area is a hit with first-time buyers and there’s plenty of homes to choose from - from brand new waterside flats through to period conversions. Call into our town centre office to find out what’s for sale in your budget.

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M25 Junction 2

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Areas Covered: Chatham, Borstal, Brompton, Rochester, St Marys Island,

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Mark Lockwood - Branch Manager

01634 880888 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

Mount Road, Rochester Guide £440,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 2

Carlton Crescent, Chatham EPC Rating - D

Bedgebury Close, Rochester Guide £399,950 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - D

Gerrard Avenue, Rochester EPC Rating - D

Elliotts Way, Chatham Guide £450,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 3

OIEO £270,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

OIEO £350,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - D

Wilson Avenue, Rochester EPC Rating - B

OIEO £425,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

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Pencroft Drive, West Dartford

Built by the current owners 18 years ago, this is the first time “Blenchard” has been for sale.

This impressive four double bedroom detached house is located ideally for both Dartford Grammar schools.

OIEO £950,000 Freehold

• Master Bedroom With Dressing Room And En-suite • Second Bedroom With Its Own En-suite • Under Floor Heating To The Ground Floor • Double Garage And Driveway • Air-conditioned Conservatory • Ideally Located For Both Girls And Boys Grammar Schools • 80ft South Facing Rear Garden • EPC Rating - C

Dartford is the bridge between London and Kent, with the sprawling countryside on its doorstep and great links into the capital. You’ll find our office on the one-way system running through Dartford centre, so look out for us if you’re in town enjoying the shopping or a show at the Orchard Theatre.

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Nick Menzies - Branch Manager

01322 281281 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

Chapel Drive, Dartford Guide £425,000 To be advised Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 3

Powell Avenue, Dartford EPC Rating - C

Woodfall Drive, Crayford OIEO £275,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

OIEO £500,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 3

EPC Rating - D

Darenth Road, Dartford EPC Rating - C

OIEO £575,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - D

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Coombfield Drive, Darenth Guide £275,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Greenwood Park, Dartford EPC Rating - D

EPC Rating - Awaiting Price From £875,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 6 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 4

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spotlight

property

let’s keep it local ‘We’re your local expert’. It’s a claim almost every agent - online or high street - is making. Knowing a neighbourhood or town inside out is vital when selling or letting a property but for staff around The Robinson Jackson Group, being local means far more than a strapline.

It’s about genuinely supporting the community, getting to know the personal reasons behind every move, forging friendships and delivering results that only local experience can deliver.

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We’re an independent estate agent with over 50 years of experience in South East London and Kent, and it’s our independence that allows us to set our own very high standards. Alan Robinson, Peter Jackson and the founding Partners are still at the helm of the business, living and working in the areas they serve. “Peter Jackson and myself are very much involved in the agency. It’s a business we love, mainly because it’s ‘our’ communities where we were brought up that we help,” comments co-founder Alan Robinson. “From day one we wanted to build an estate agency that’s run by passionate local people for local people, and we’re proud looking back five decades that we have achieved this.”

Some say physical branches on the high street have had their day but we find they are more important

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As well as an in depth knowledge of the local schools, amenities and commuter routes, we make it our mission to know the hidden gems in the local area. These are the things that attract people and paint a picture of the lifestyle buyers can expect. Selling a home is more than bricks and mortar! These are the hidden statues in Joydens Wood, Bexley. Image by our photography partner, fatcrowphotography.com

than ever. People want to visit a branch in the area they wish to live – staffed by agents who not only know about the local property market but who can tip them off about Ofsted’s highest rated local schools, public transport options and even the best restaurants. This can only be delivered by staff who were brought up in or live within a few miles of where they work – employing local people is one of our biggest strengths. Make sure you ask an agent where they are based - if it isn’t on your doorstep then chances are they are not going to have their finger on the pulse. Our local knowledge is on a microscopic level – gleaned from years of working in the same area and not from general average statistics from the internet.

“I think the reason we are successful is because we have always had a huge amount of respect

for our clients,” continues Alan. “Personally, I wouldn’t want a naïve negotiator coming to value my own home - someone from out of town who thinks selling a property is like selling a second hand bike on eBay. If you call Robinson Jackson, our representative visits your property with 50 years of company experience behind them, a wealth of training and the awareness that they are looking after your biggest asset.”

“We work seven days a week for our clients whether that’s accompanied viewings over the weekend (including Sundays) or in the evening, early morning emails or late-night branch opening hours, I defy anyone to find such an attentive advice-based service.” Read more >>

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>> We have a reputation that’s envied across the industry – we have built levels of respect and trust within communities that attract the very best buyers, sellers, tenants and landlords. This is because they know we can bring to life what it’s like to live in the area.

Alan reflects, “What is comforting is the stability we nurture throughout our branches. Staff have been with us for 5, 10, 20, 30 even 40 years. Most have covered the same area as we don’t move staff around every couple of years. This continuity gives staff an encyclopaedic knowledge about local property and the surrounding area. If you’re a repeat client, you might well end up dealing with your original member of staff – even if you last moved 15 years ago! I think anyone would find that very reassuring.”

Our service goes beyond the initial stage. Our Sales Progressors are a vital part of our company.

They’re tasked with keeping transactions on track – chasing other people in the chain, their solicitors and lenders. But their role runs much deeper.

Sometimes we call Sales Progression our ‘hand holding’ service as their words of wisdom calm nervous buyers and sooth anxious sellers as the vital completion date approaches.

We’re proud that our Sales Progressors are based around our branches so you can speak to a familiar person - it will always be the same one or two members of staff dedicated to you. They’ll know everything about your transaction and the circumstances surrounding your move – and they’ll be able to recommend a local pub for when you want to celebrate your completion!

Sadly, this level of valuable and personal service is missing within some organisations – if they are too small they simply don’t have the funds and if they are too big, the service is run remotely at a call centre. Nothing can be more demoralising when you want an update on your sale and the first thing you are asked is for your file number or reference code.

We truly believe we’ve redefined what it means to be a local expert, which should provide peace of mind to our clients. Contact us and find out just how much we know.

We thought we’d share some of our team’s favourite local stories to give a flavour of what we do. >>

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Andy Plaistowe: “I answered my mobile at 7am one morning to hear a very distressed man at the other end. He lived next door to a house we were selling and there was a horrendous noise coming from the back bedroom that had kept them awake all night. Because I live around the corner from the office I was able to collect the keys to the property and go straight round to find a faulty boiler, which I turned off to stop it over heating.

The homeowner was oblivious to the disaster and the neighbour was so grateful that he never forgot my early morning dash. One year later the neighbour called and asked for me by name. He made it clear that the only reason he called us for a valuation was because of my prompt action that day. I don’t know what was more heroic, giving him a decent night’s sleep or selling his property within a matter of weeks.”

Leah Malin: “Jack is the owner of Kent Reliance Fish & Chip shop, and he asked me to help his son George find his first property. I found him a fantastic house, which completed in early 2014. George undertook a complete refurbishment and turned the house into an investment property. He recently came to me for advice on current property prices and was extremely surprised when I told him what we thought he could achieve. I recently sold the house within 48 hours for £100,000 more than what he bought it for. Jack now recommends Robinson Michael & Jackson to everyone, including all his customers, and I get free fish and chips every Friday!”

Joe Purton: “My branch is in a small village but has lots of new development. We are always helping sellers who have been misguided by agents from outside of Swanscombe. More recently it has been national online estate agents. We sold a property at Ingress Park after an undervaluation from an online company. The seller had been told her property would achieve £390,000 but our insight from working in Swanscombe for many years told us this was too low in current conditions.

We marketed the property for £400,000-£425,000 and achieved £435,000. We also achieved £246,000 for a property on Stanhope Road a different online agent said it would sell for a maximum of £230,000. Outside agents simply don’t sell the volume of properties we do locally, so they can never know the latest prices.”

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welcome to gravesend

Garrow, New Barn

Situated in a premium cul-de-sac of New Barn is this five double bedroom executive family home with intergral garage. The interior of this home has received a stunning makeover in recent years.

• Double Glazing • Gas Central Heating • Two Reception Areas• Kitchen & Utility Room • Quiet Location • Must be Viewed • EPC Rating - D

Fixed £799,995 Freehold The high speed rail line to St. Pancras has transformed how people view Gravesend. Our office has seen a surge in buyers registering to take advantage of the super-fast 24-minute journey time to London. Luckily we have everything from starter homes to executive properties in our town.

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Bluewater

M25 Junction 2

London by train

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Andy Plaistowe - Senior Branch Manager

01474 333111 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

Red Street, Southfleet Guide £775,000 - £800,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 3

Manor Close, Chalk EPC Rating - B

Guide £450,000 - £480,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - E

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Orlick Road, Chalk OIEO £325,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Calderwood, Gravesend EPC Rating - D

James’s Court, Gravesend OIEO £220,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

OIEO £450,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - D

Willow Walk, Meopham EPC Rating - C

Fixed £750,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 2

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EPC Rating - C

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welcome to lewisham

Clarendon Rise, Lewisham

This is a unique church development with three bedrooms. A modern stylsh living space with original features. Walking distance to Lewisham station and the DLR.

• Unique Church Development • Three Bedrooms • Stunning layout • Period features • Well presented throughout • Must be seen • Walking distance to train station & DLR • EPC Rating - C

OIEO £600,000 Freehold If you’re looking for vibrancy, look no further than Lewisham. We still have a thriving market, as well as an indoor shopping centre, and the traders’ banter is infectious. The area offers fabulous opportunities for first-time buyers, families, investors and landlords. Lewisham benefits from a superb overground rail service and a DLR station.

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Blackheath

O2 Arena

London by train

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Lee Davis - Branch Manager

020 8297 8777 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

Algernon Road, Lewisham

Da Vinci Torre, Lewisham

EPC Rating - Awaiting OIEO £600,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £350,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 1 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Brookbank Road, Lewisham Offers Over £700,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Pitfold Road, Lee EPC Rating - D

Pascoe Road, Lewisham

OIEO £535,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - E

Courthill Road, Hither Green

EPC Rating - Awaiting OIEO £625,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

Guide £250,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 0 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

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EPC Rating - C

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welcome to new cross

Galway Close, Bermondsey

A fantastic opportunity to purchase this large one bedroom purpose built upper floor flat, perfectly located for local amenities and transport links.

• Double Glazing • Central Heating • Good Lease • Close to local Amenities • Close to local stations • EPC Rating - C

Offers Over £299,995 Leasehold New Cross has been described as ‘the Shoreditch of the south’ and we have been quick to realise the area’s potential. A cosmopolitan culture and diverse selection of restaurants gives SE14 and the surrounding area an exciting vibe. Our stunning new branch is dedicated to offering buyers, sellers, tenants and landlords the very best experience.

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Bluewater

O2 Arena

New Cross to Cannon Street

Areas Covered: New Cross, Old Kent Road, Nunhead, Brockley, Peckham, Bermondsey, Elephant & Castle, Telegraph Hill, Tanners Hill, Camberwell, Dulwich, St Johns, Rotherhithe, Walworth, Deptford, Herne Hill, Brixton, Vauxhall, Stockwell, Kennington 32

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Ben Small - Branch Manager

020 7647 7711 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

Revelon Road, Brockley Offers Over £800,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Coldblow Lane, New Cross EPC Rating - D

Burcher Gale Grove, Peckham Guide £625,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

Guide £630,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 3

EPC Rating - D

Raymouth Road, London EPC Rating - C

Guide £600,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

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Montpelier Road, Peckham Guide £750,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Hollydale Road, Nunhead EPC Rating - D

Offers over £600,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

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EPC Rating - D

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welcome to north heath

Park Crescent, Erith

Coming to the market for the first time since new in 1960, is this rarely available detached property.

It’s being sold with no chain offering a potential development opportunity (STUPP).

• 18’7 x 10’7 Lounge • 12’3 x 12’2 Dining room • 3 Double bedrooms• Garage & off street parking • 25’2 x 23’7 Side garden• No chain • EPC Rating - F

From £425,000 Freehold North Heath is one of Kent’s best kept secrets. It’s a town with a real village atmosphere yet located a short commute from the West End. Residents really support the local shops and suppliers here, so if you like a tight-knit community you’ll feel very welcome. There’s an abundance of Victorian houses, 1930s semis and popular ‘Vickers’ style homes.

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Barnehurst Golf Course

Bexleyheath Broadway

M25 Junction 2

London by train

Areas Covered: Northumberland Heath, Barnehurst, Erith, Lesney Park,

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Garry Hazell - Branch Partner

01322 340000 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

Crusoe Road, Erith Guide £300,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Wharfside Close, Erith EPC Rating - D

Sandpiper Drive, Slade Green From £260,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - C

Chandlers Drive, Erith EPC Rating - D

Duriun Way, Slade Green From £330,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

From £325,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

From £230,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - D

Erith Road, North Heath EPC Rating - C

EPC Rating - Awaiting From £325,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

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Trust us to achieve the best price for your property Every day we are invited into people’s homes to provide advice on the price we could achieve for their property. In fact, our managers and their teams visited nearly 10,000 homeowners in 2015 alone. We believe our experience gives people confidence in the advice we offer.

We value this level of trust and understand how important it is that you achieve the best possible price for your own home.

If you would like a valuation or general advice about the moving process, please contact your local property expert. Further contact details can be found on robinson-jackson.com Tonbridge

Spencer Humble

Now Open in Tonbridge

Partner

01732 757300 Barnehurst

Belvedere

Bexley Village

Bexleyheath

Catford

Becky Hopkins

Jack Glyde

Kevin Wooder

Neil Smith

Lee Savigar

01322 331161

01322 441010

020 8298 7000

020 8298 7000

020 8698 1234

Branch Manager

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Branch Partner

Managing Partner

We are available until late, even on Sundays

Branch Manager

Branch Manager

Chatham

Dartford

Eltham

Gravesend

Lewisham

Mark Lockwood

Nick Menzies

Brian Pitzey

Andy Plaistowe

Lee Davis

01634 880888

01322 281281

020 8859 9600

01474 333111

020 8297 8777

New Cross

North Heath

Orpington

Plumstead

Rainham

Ben Small

Garry Hazell

John Speer

Tony Murray

Lee Franklin

020 7647 7711

01322 340000

01689 833322

020 8317 4111

01634 263000

Sidcup

Sittingbourne

Strood

Swanley

Swanscombe

Andy Greene

Dallas Haley

Sophie Long

Michelle Dean

Joe Purton

020 8298 0500

01795 479999

01634 722777

01322 666444

01322 624440

Sydenham

Walderslade

Welling

Kent Lettings

London Lettings

Robert Wright

Keith Bridgen

Ben Harrington

Kirsty Wiles

Tim Gridley

020 8776 6660

01634 868000

020 8303 5213

01634 722777

020 8698 1234

Branch Manager

Branch Manager

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Senior Partner

Branch Manager

Branch Partner

Area Partner

Area Manager

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welcome to orpington

Mayfield Avenue, Orpington

Situated in one of Orpington’s most prestigious roads is this four bedroom 1930s double fronted detached house. The property enjoys a good sized plot & offers extremely spacious family accommodation.

• Short walk to High Street & station • Much character • Some updating required • Sought after location • Huge potential to extend (STPP) • ‘Chain free’ • EPC Rating - E

Guide £830,000 Freehold Orpington has a semi-rural feel, despite its busy High Street and shopping centre. Fantastic schools and facilities make it a hit with families and the M25 is minutes away, with direct links to Sevenoaks by rail. We’d be happy to talk you through the local property market come and see us in our High Street branch.

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Orpington to London Bridge

St Mary Cray toVictoria

Orpington to Charing Cross

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John Speer - Branch Partner

01689 833322 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

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Glendower Crescent, Orpington Guide £375,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Glentrammon Road, Green Street Green EPC Rating - C

Guide £575,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - E

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Partridge Drive, Locksbottom Guide £725,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 3

Blenheim Road, Orpington EPC Rating - D

Guide £435,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

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Borkwood Way, South Orpington Guide £450,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Charing Close, South Orpington EPC Rating - D

Guide £400,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

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welcome to plumstead

SOLD

Camdale Road, London

A truly stunning five bedroom detached executive home, located on the Plumstead/ Welling borders. Accommodation is well presented and plentiful, an ideal family home.

• 31ft Through Lounge/Dining Room • Ground Floor Shower Room • 14ft Modern Fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Four Piece Family Bathroom • En-Suite Shower Room • 16ft Garage & Off Street Parking • EPC Rating - D

Guide £650,000 - £700,000 Freehold Plumstead has a little bit of everything: wide open spaces, beautiful Victorian houses, multi-cultural neighbourhoods and good schools.

We’ve recently benefitted from the Crossrail extension that will run from Woolwich and is due to open in 2018, adding even more commuter choices.

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Woolwich Arsenal station

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Tony Murray - Branch Manager

020 8317 4111 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

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Bournewood Road, Plumstead

Lord Warwick Street, Woolwich

Guide £500,000 - £525,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 3

EPC Rating - D

Guide £370,000 - £390,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - C

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Plum Lane, Plumstead Common Guide £600,000 - £620,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 1

Mereworth Drive, Shooters Hill EPC Rating - E

Lakedale Road, Plumstead Asking £450,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - F

Guide £550,000 - £575,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Plumstead Common Road, Plumstead EPC Rating - D

OIEO £599,995 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

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EPC Rating - D

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chocolate heaven

Here at moving we firmly believe in the ‘everything in moderation’ mantra, so why not treat yourself to a wickedly indulgent chocolate dessert?

These recipes have been chosen for their short ingredient list and simple methods.

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Sea salt chocolate fudge brownies

Serves: 24 bites Prep: 20 mins Cook:30 mins

Ingredients: • 180g Hope & Greenwood salt caramel fudge or other fudge • 250g Waitrose Continental Plain Chocolate, chopped • 175g unsalted butter • 3 eggs • 225g light muscovado sugar • 75g self raising flour • ½ tsp baking powder • 100g roasted, salted large peanuts, chopped Recipe with thanks to Waitrose.com

chocolate heaven

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 190C. Grease and line a 27 x 18cm shallow baking tin with baking parchment. Cut the fudge into 1cm cubes.

2. Melt the chocolate and butter in a bowl, stirring to make a smooth sauce.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until thick, smooth and beginning to froth. Stir into the cooled melted chocolate mixture, then add the flour & baking powder.

4. Lightly stir in half the fudge and nuts before turning into the tin, spreading into the corners.

Scatter with remaining fudge and nuts.

5. Bake in the oven until a crust has formed but the mixture feels wobbly underneath.

6. Leave to cool completely in the tin before lifting out and cutting into 24 small squares.

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TONBRIDGE’S TRIO OF FARMERS’ MARKETS

Chocolate nut butter cups Serves: 12 bites

Prep: 20 mins

Ingredients: •150g chocolate (milk or dark), chopped • 2 tbsp coconut oil • 1 tbsp almond milk • 2 tbsp Meridian coconut & almond butter or Meridian coconut & peanut butter

Method: 1. Gently melt the chocolate, almond milk and coconut oil in a small pan. Pour a little into mini muffin cases - enough to cover the bottom then chill in the freezer for 10 minutes.

2. Once solid, dollop half a teaspoon of Meridian coconut & almond butter (or Meridian coconut & peanut butter) into each one.

3. Cover with more chocolate and return to the freezer to set.

Recipe with thanks to www.meridianfoods.co.uk

Chocolate chia pudding Serves: 1

Prep: 10 mins - plus setting time

“Whether you’re a keen cook or just like to eat locally produced, fresh food, there’s no better town to shop in than Tonbridge,” says Spencer Humble, the Partner at Robinson Jackson’s Tonbridge branch. “We have three farmers’ markets to choose from, drawing in producers from across the Garden of England. Tonbridge’s main farmers’ market takes place on the second Sunday of every month at Sovereign Way from 9.30am until 1.30pm.

Hildenborough farmers’ market happens every Tuesday at St. John’s Church Centre, Tonbridge Road, from 9-11am, while Shipbourne farmers’ market runs 9-11am every Thursday at St Giles’ Church, Stumble Hill.

Ingredients: • 1 dessertspoon Ultimate Oil Blend • 480ml raw almond milk • 1 tbsp cacao powder • vanilla pods/paste • 2 tbsp chia seeds • handful raspberries • 1 tsp each of cacao nibs, edible rose petals, coconut flakes and bee pollen (optional for decoration)

DINE OUT AT BLUEWATER There are 62 different places to eat and drink at Bluewater shopping centre - which is a very short drive or bus ride from Swanscombe.

“We like choosing a different place to dine according to our mood,” says Swanscombe’s Branch Manager, Joe Purton.

“There’s at least 10 different venues that serve burgers - we’re currently loving Five Guys and the Gourmet Burger Kitchen and big names such as Jamie’s Italian, Bill’s, Wagamama, Browns, Carluccios and Cafe Rouge can all be found within the centre.”

Method: 1. Blend together the almond milk, Udo’s Choice Ultimate Oil Blend, cacao powder and vanilla.

2. Put the chia seeds in a glass or bowl for serving.

Cover with the almond milk mixture and mix well.

3. Leave to set in fridge for 8-10 hours, with the occasional stir to make sure that there are no congealed lumps of seeds.

4. Once set, sprinkle with cacao nibs, raspberries, edible rose petals, coconut flakes, bee pollen and a dusting of cacao powder, if required.

Recipe with thanks to Udo’s Choice

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welcome to rainham

Edwin Road, Rainham

Rarely available! An excutive property built in 2007

by Millwood Homes, situated on a prestigous walled development off Edwin Road.

• Executive Detached House • Built in 2007 • 2 En-suites • Offered in show home condition • 4 Bedrooms • Tandem Garage • EPC Rating - C

Offers Over £690,000 Freehold Pay a visit to our High Street branch and we’ll explain how we’ve been helping stressed-out city workers escape to our semi-rural town.

Rainham retains its country charm yet offers quick links into London – delivering commuters by rail into the capital in under an hour.

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Maidstone Town Centre

Bluewater

London by train

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Lee Franklin - Branch Manager

01634 263000 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

Chestfield Close, Rainham OIEO £265,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Mierscourt Road, Rainham EPC Rating - D

Woodlands Road, Gillingham Offers Over £390,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 2

OIEO £280,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 1

Maidstone Road, Rainham EPC Rating - D

OIEO £360,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Rotary Gardens, Gillingham OIEO £290,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 3

EPC Rating - E

EPC Rating - D

The Street, Hartlip EPC Rating - C

OIEO £600,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 2

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EPC Rating - D

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welcome to sidcup

St James Way, Sidcup

A rare opportunity to purchase a truly unique extended five bedroom detached family home with large and spacious living accommodation. With an annex to the side, it needs to be seen to be believed.

Guide £795,000 Freehold

• Luxury detached family home • Two large receptions • Master bedroom with en suite & walk in wardrobes • Modern kitchen & bathrooms • Attached one bedroom annex with study • South West facing gardens • Off street parking for multiple vehicles • EPC Rating - D

Sidcup is a great place to live, offering high street shopping and a wide variety of property; from starter homes for first-time buyers to large detached houses. Within the Sidcup district is Blackfen which includes a nice mix family run shops. Drop into our corner office on Wellington Parade for the latest properties for sale.

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Danson Park

Bexleyheath Broadway

M25 Junction 2

London by train

Areas Covered: Sidcup, Blackfen, Albany Park, Blendon, Marlborough Park,

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Andy Greene - Branch Manager

020 8298 0500 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

Haddon Grove, Sidcup OIEO £625,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 6 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Maple Crescent, Sidcup EPC Rating - E

OIEO £340,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - E

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Walton Road, Sidcup Guide £675,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

Faraday Avenue, Sidcup EPC Rating - D

Guide £490,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - E

SOLD

Burnt Oak Lane, Sidcup Guide Price £325,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Old Forge Way, Sidcup EPC Rating - D

OIEO £675,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

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EPC Rating - D

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welcome to sittingbourne

Keycol Hill, Newington

Call now to book your early viewing on this spacious well presented four bedroom detached home situated in the ever popular village of Newington.

Benifits include off street parking and a 155ft garden.

• 4 Bedrooms • Dining Room • Utility Room • Ground Floor Shower Room • 155ft Rear Garden • Garage/Parking • EPC Rating - E

Guide £399,995 Freehold Sittingbourne’s popularity has soared since the opening of the high speed rail line. Since the line opened we’ve been helping more and more London commuters find a Kent home, as they can now travel by train to St. Pancras in under an hour. The area boasts good shopping facilities and fine pubs for food and live entertainment.

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Chatham Marina

Maidstone Town Centre

London by train

Areas Covered: Sittingbourne, Bapchild, Borden, Kemsley, Isle of Sheppey, Iwade, Milton, Newington, Teynham.

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Dallas Haley - Area Partner

01795 479999 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

Diligent Drive, Sittingbourne OIEO £350,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Fox Hill, Bapchild EPC Rating - D

The Saltings, Iwade

Guide £360,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Gadby Road, Sittingbourne

EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £375,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - Awaiting OIEO £190,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Challenger Close, Sittingbourne OIEO £200,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - G

Pintail Drive, Iwade EPC Rating - C

Guide £375,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

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EPC Rating - D

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welcome to strood

Frindsbury Hill, Strood

A beautiful 1930s detached house with many original features, modernised with four doubles and a single bedroom, two bathroom plus an en-suite, ample parking, mature garden and garage.

• 5 Bed Detached • Close to Schools • Commuter Location • Secluded Garden • Parking and Garage • Active burglar alarm fitted • EPC Rating - D

Guide £475,000 Freehold Strood is well placed in the Medway area, enjoying close proximity to Chatham and Rochester. The town has a number of coveted neighbourhoods, including Wainscott, Upnor, Cliffe and Hoo . The highspeed rail connection to St. Pancras has brought Strood to the attention of commuters, who are falling in love with the Medway way of life.

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Rochester

Chatham Marina

M25 Junction 2

London by train

Areas Covered: Strood, Allhallows, Cliffe, Cliffe Woods, Cuxton, Frindsbury, Halling, High Halstow, Higham, Hoo, Rochester, Snodland, Upnor, Wainscott 50

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Sophie Long - Branch Manager

01634 722777 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

London Road, Strood Guide £285,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Drayton Close, Rochester EPC Rating - C

Laburnum Road, Strood

Offers Over £400,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 3

EPC Rating - C

Romsey Close, Strood

EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £230,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

Guide £275,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - C

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West Street, Strood

Poplicans Road, Cuxton

EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £250,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Guide £270,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

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EPC Rating - E

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welcome to swanley

Old Dartford Road, Farningham

Located in Farningham, “Highwood”, is situated in a quiet cul de sac on a plot of just over 2 acres that adjoins Farningham Nature Reserve to the rear and offers spectacular views.

Guide £1,300,000 Freehold

• Farningham Village Location • Five Bedrooms • Detached House with Self contained annexe • Heated Swimming Pool • Two Bathrooms • Three Reception Rooms• Two and a half acres (approx) • External Office • Double Garage • EPC Rating - C

Swanley is a bustling town known for its weekly market and semi-rural feel. Despite its Kent location, Swanley enjoys strong road and rail links with London, making it a haven for commuters. You can’t miss our branch on the High Street – pop in for a coffee and admire our newlook office.

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Swanley Park

M25 Junction 3

Bluewater

London by train

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Michelle Dean - Senior Branch Manager

01322 666444 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

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Pine Close, Swanley Offers Over £330,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

The Sycamores, Hextable EPC Rating - E

Offers Over £200,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 1 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - C

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London Road, Farningham Offers Over £500,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Greenacre Close, Swanley EPC Rating - D

OIEO £280,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

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St Davids Road, Hextable Offers Over £430,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Hotham Close, Swanley Village EPC Rating - E

Guide £975,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 2

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EPC Rating - D

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nautical & nice Make sure your home is in ship shape condition with this selection of nauticalthemed accessories and soft furnishings.

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welcome to swanscombe & Greenhithe

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Cotton Lane, Greenhithe

An extensively redesigned and refurbished luxury four bedroom detached house on a corner plot featuring a 22’ lounge, separate dining area, 28’8 games room, gym, en-suite, double garage and driveway.

• Four bedrooms • Detached house • Two bathrooms • Games room • Double garage • Driveway • EPC Rating - Awaiting

Guide £525,000 - £550,000 Freehold We’ve witnessed the area turn from a forgotten backwater to a thriving town, thanks to nearby Ebbsfleet International Rail station. Our improved rail links, the promise of a Paramount Pictures theme park and a garden city proposal is already stirring investor interest.

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Ebbsfleet International

Bluewater

M25 Junction 2

London by train

Paris by train

Areas Covered: Swanscombe, Ingress Park, Bean, Greenhithe, Greenhithe Village, Neptune Park, Waterstone Park, Castle Hill and Worcester Park.

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Joe Purton - Branch Manager

01322 624440 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

Stanhope Road, Swanscombe

Lightermans Way, Greenhithe

EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £275,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Ingress Park Avenue, Greenhithe Guide £465,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - C

Park Lane, Greenhithe EPC Rating - C

Vantage Point, Greenhithe Guide £240,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

Guide £400,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating Guide £265,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

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Empire Walk, Greenhithe EPC Rating - B

Guide £350,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

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welcome to sydenham

Newlands Park, Sydenham

Substantial 6 double bedroom semi-detached period family home set over 3 floors with 3 receptions, 4 bathrooms, stunning 26’ chef’s kitchen, parking for multiple cars and beautiful 100’ rear garden

• Six double bedrooms • Three reception rooms • Semi-detached • 26’ Chefs Kitchen • Ideal for Penge East & Sydenham Station/ELL • Sought after location • EPC Rating - E

Guide £1,500,000 Freehold Sydenham is a gem of an area. It enjoys close proximity to Crystal Palace and Dulwich, with a wonderful array of property for everyone – from first-time buyers to millionaires. Our office is located on the historic Cobbs Corner in an Art-Deco-style building, so we always attract attention for the homes we market.

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Crystal Palace

Blackheath

M25 Junction 3

London by train

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Robert Wright - Senior Partner

020 8776 6660 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

Collingtree Road, Sydenham OIEO £425,000 Share of Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Blythe Hill Place, Brockley Park EPC Rating - D

Thakeham Close, Sydenham Guide £450,000 Share of Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - C

Dukesthorpe Road, Sydenham EPC Rating - D

Beulah Hill, Crystal Palace Guide £425,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

OIEO £475,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

OIEO £975,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 5 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - F

Lawrie Park Road, Sydenham EPC Rating - B

Guide £425,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

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welcome to Tonbridge

Hadlow Park, Hadlow

Set within the grounds of the exclusive and private Hadlow Park is this superb detached family home that has the additional potential of a self-contained annexe offering exceptionally flexible living

• Three Reception Rooms • Four First Floor Bedrooms • En-suite Dressing and Shower Area to Master • Utility Room • 20’ Conservatory • Large Secluded Gardens • EPC Rating - D

Guide £850,000 Freehold One of Kent’s prime commuter towns, Tonbridge sits between Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks. There are direct rail links to London, acres of countryside on the doorstep, excellent state and private schools, and a bustling high street. Our branch is located practically opposite the castle – drop in for moving advice seven days a week.

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Royal TunbridgeWells

M25 Junction 5

London by train

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Spencer Humble - Partner

01732 757300 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

Rock Farm Oast, Nettlestead Guide £475,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Garden Road, Tonbridge EPC Rating - D

Greenview Crescent, Hildenborough Guide £595,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - D

Cornwallis Avenue, Tonbridge

EPC Rating - D

Argyle Road, Southborough Guide £400,000 Share of Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

Guide £480,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

OIEO £700,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - D

George Street, Tonbridge EPC Rating - C

Guide £275,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2

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welcome to walderslade

Robin Hood Lane, Chatham

A property that will suit many, with generous accommodation and refurbished to a very high standard. If you need space for the whole family, this is one you will not want to miss out on!

• Refurbished & Extended • 4 Reception Rooms • Double Garage & Driveway for Several Cars • Fashionable and High Standard of Decor Throughout • Sought After Location • No Chain • EPC Rating - B

Guide £525,000 Freehold Walderslade attracts a variety of people as the property stock is so diverse. There is a mix of flats, maisonettes and starter homes through to traditional family homes and bungalows. The central village square offers local shops and you’re never too far from a good pub or restaurant.

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Bluebell Hill

Rochester

M25 Junction 2

London by train

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Keith Bridgen - Area Manager

01634 868000 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

Coombe Close, Chatham Guide £270,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Dargets Road, Chatham EPC Rating - D

Guide £290,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - C

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Rush Close, Walderslade Guide £235,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Grey Wethers, Sandling EPC Rating - D

Jacklin Close, Chatham Guide £290,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Guide £450,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 3

EPC Rating - D

Wheeler Street, Maidstone EPC Rating - D

Guide £260,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 1

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EPC Rating - D

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welcome to welling

Faraday Road, South Welling

A magnificent six bedroom, three bathroom, 1930s style detached house offering approx 2947 sq ft & situated on the highly desirable Scientists Estate convenient for the High Street & train station.

• 19ft x 14’7 Lounge • Log Burner • Ground Floor Study • Play Room • 28ft Kitchen/Diner With Bi Folding Doors • Utility • Sauna • Two Contemporary Bath/Shower Rooms Plus Additional Shower Room • Loft Conversion With Potential For En-Suite • Thermal Store • Corner Plot With In/Out Imprinted Driveway • Solar/ PV Panels • Heat Recovery System • EPC Rating - D

Guide £850,000 - £899,995 Freehold

Welling is in the Bexley borough - home of four great grammar schools - so the area proves popular with families looking to move here for the good schooling. Sprawling Danson Park is on the doorstep, and the rail links to London keep even the most time-pressed commuter happy.

Car-users have the A2/M25 close by.

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Danson Park

Bexleyheath Broadway

M25 Junction 2

London by train

Areas Covered: Welling, Falconwood, Abbey Wood

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Ben Harrington - Branch Manager

020 8303 5213 We are available 8am to 8pm, even on Sundays

Millbrook Avenue, South Welling

Axminster Crescent, Welling Guide £520,000 - £540,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

EPC Rating - C

EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £260,000 - £280,000 Leasehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Lingfield Crescent, Falconwood

Elsa Road, Welling

EPC Rating - Awaiting Guide £380,000 - £400,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

Upper Wickham Lane, Welling Guide £540,000 - £560,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 2

Guide £400,000 - £425,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1

EPC Rating - D

Ashmore Grove, South Welling EPC Rating - D

Guide £460,000 - £480,000 Freehold Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1

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property

NOTICE BOARD Here’s the latest property & community news from around the Robinson Jackson Group.

HOT PROPERTY - Bexleyheath & Abbey Wood

These areas have topped the Rightmove ‘hot property’ list. The Borough’s of Bexley & Greenwich are perhaps the last areas of affordability in London, giving movers value-for-money combined with quick links into the City. Jack Glyde, Branch Partner at our local branch comments, “Abbey Wood is turning heads, thanks to the new Crossrail station that is well underway. There’s some local movers but many are discovering the area for the first time – mainly those priced out of the City looking for more space yet still in Greater London.

Bexleyheath has always been a firm family favourite thanks to its exceptional schooling.”

Ray of sunshine in Tonbridge

The Tonbridge branch recently welcomed pupils from The Phoenix Centre at Cage Green School.

Group Operations Director Tony Robinson, Branch Partner Spencer Humble and the rest of the Tonbridge team gave the VIP visitors a guided tour of the office, allowing them to experience professional life in their local High Street.

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The visit was special for a number of reasons. The students travelled from their school to the office in a Variety Club Sunshine Coach donated last year by the Robinson family. Tony Robinson commented: “Seeing the Sunshine Coach pull up outside our Tonbridge office was a heartwarming moment.

My father Alan Robinson, our family and the wider Robinson Jackson Group have supported the Variety Club Sunshine Coach initiative for over 25 years - donating 30 coaches to local special needs schools. To have a coach in the town in which I both work and live is a real highlight. The students were impeccably behaved and it was a joy to have them in our office.”

100% mortgages make a return

Barclays has decided to re-enter the 100% mortgage market by launching a new home loan aimed at first-time buyers and home movers with no deposit. While the person buying a home can apply for the ‘family springboard’ mortgage with zero deposit, there is a guarantor element to the loan. Parents or friends are required to make a deposit of 10% of the property’s value into a Barclays account, which will be untouchable for three years, although interest will be paid on the savings. After the three years are up, the money is then returned to the guarantor investor. The rate on this new Barclays 100% mortgage is the lowest in the 100% mortgage sector, set at 2.99% until 30th June 2019. Ask our in-branch mortgage advisor for details – you’ll find one in all of our offices.

Mrs Beggs, Cage Green’s Special Educational Needs and Phoenix Centre Leader, says: “Some of our students can be sensitive to a change in routine and environment, so we worked for two days prior to our visit to prepare the group.

Thankfully, having the Sunshine Coach means we have a familiar way of transporting all our students.

Robinson Jackson were perfect hosts.”

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Our landlords benefit from the following: • Tailor-made landlord service • Fully transparent fees • In-house legal department • Floor plans & EPCs • Colour brochures • Financial advice for buy-to-let and let-to-buy • 24 hour management • Property inspections

Kirsty Wiles Lettings Manager Bexley

Lettings Centres Bexley, Dartford & Greenwich - 01322 330203 Gravesham, Medway, Swale & Maidstone - 01634 722777 South London - 020 8698 1234 robinson-jackson.com

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all part of the service For 50 years Robinson Jackson has been synonymous with selling & letting property and offering the best advice in South East London & Kent. To complement our professional staff, here are some of our services that will move you.

1. Sales Progression Once you have accepted an offer for your property, you should expect the process to be managed professionally.

Every branch within The Robinson Jackson Group has an exclusive Sales Progressor service dedicated to moving your transaction towards completion within your time scale. Your Sales Progressor will be on hand to guide you through every aspect of selling your property as well as chasing solicitors, lenders and others in your chain.

2. In-branch mortgage advice Every single one of our branches has direct access to an independent mortgage advisor and a meeting with one of our financial experts should be an essential part of your plans. Our mortgage advisors have access to the best deals on the market, even presenting products that aren’t available on the High Street. Our mortgage advisors also qualify potential purchasers, giving sellers peace of mind that any buyer put forward is in a sound position to proceed financially.

3. Professional photography We believe that presenting your home to its fullest potential gives a distinct advantage so photography service and 360 tours are available on every property we sell. A professional photographer will visit your home and take stunning photographs for use in our innovative marketing.

4. Available 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week All of our branches are open until late seven days a week, including Sundays and Bank Holidays. So you can be assured that we will never miss a lead for your property and are always on hand to offer the best possible advice.

2 and 3D floor plans, colour brochures and even virtual property tours, bring a property to life and deliver maximum impact to the marketing of your home in order to obtain the best price.

6. Reliable conveyancing An experienced conveyancing solicitor will aid your sale.

To make the process as straightforward as possible we will introduce you to Cook Taylor Woodhouse. CTW are one of the top 10 law firms in the country. The conveyancing teams at CTW have close working relationships with our Sales Progressors to ensure the legalities of selling your property are speedily covered and don’t hinder your transaction.

7. Open houses Our aim when selling your property is to generate as much interest as possible, therefore we offer all vendors an ‘open house’ event where appropriate. We will invite potential buyers to visit your property within an allotted time slot on one day, all overseen by our professional sales staff. This concentrated burst of activity often leads to multiple offers and a swift sale. Viewings are strictly by appointment only.

8. Moving magazine Our publication delivers a mix of lifestyle features, local property news and a selection of the latest properties for sale and to rent. It is available in print from our branches and selected venues such as doctors’ surgeries, restaurants and train stations. It is also available online and is distrubuted to thousands of buyers and tenants via our email database. As a seller, we can feature your property within the magazine. Contact your local branch for further details.

9. Online & print exposure We advertise all our properties for sale and to rent on Rightmove and Zoopla, as well as on our own website.

Complementing our online presence, you can expect local newspaper advertising, high impact ‘for sale’ boards and targeted email campaigns to ensure the maximum number of potential buyers and tenants see your property.

Are you a landlord or first time investor?

If you’d like to know more about our investor services, contact our lettings experts today.

5. Presenting your property Buying a new home is a very visual experience so we place great emphasis on the way we display our properties. Our

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