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Two for the price of one!

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You definitely get more than you bargained for within this spacious Suffolk village retreat, which actually offers more than meets the eye with not one but two individual properties. The spacious accommodation on offer within the main house consists of an entrance hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen, ground floor bathroom, conservatory plus a snug/office/library/ bedroom four (you decide), and three first floor bedrooms. The additional accommodation in the linked-detached cottage comprises lounge, kitchen, ground floor bathroom and two first floor bedrooms.

Also with these two properties comes a massive barn set back from the house which has great potential for development.

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Key Features • Two individual properties (including one for potential rental) • Six bedrooms • Conservatory • Separate lounge and dining room • Detached garage • Ample off-road parking • Mature garden .

Price: £375,000 haart Thetford 01842 765 531

haart sponsors inaugural Suffolk Coastal Community Awards haart, the UK’s largest independent estate agent, has agreed to become the headline sponsor for the first-ever Suffolk Coastal Community Awards.

The awards were launched by Suffolk Coastal District Council earlier this month to recognise and reward the unsung heroes whose hard work and dedication to the community often goes unnoticed.

Among the categories available to people to enter are Team of the Year; Volunteer of the Year; Making the Community Safer Award; Innovative Local Ideas Award; Outstanding Contribution to the Community and Partnership, Inspirational and Lifetime Achievement Award. haart currently has a network of residential sales and letting branches in Suffolk in key towns such as Bury St Edmunds, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Lowestoft and Woodbridge. It has already spent well over £100,000 so far this year upgrading its network of offices with improved facilities, break out areas and new fascias.

A celebratory awards evening is scheduled to take place in early October at Hungarian Hall, near Woodbridge.

This is the second major community event sponsored by haart in Suffolk in recent months.

It has already backed the forthcoming Ekiden Sian Clougherty, Branch Manager for haart of Marathon Relay Race organised by the Ipswich Kesgrave, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to JAFFA Running Club in aid of the East Anglian be sponsoring the Suffolk Coastal Community Children’s Hospice (EACH).

Awards. They provide such a unique opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our local heroes, To find out more about the Suffolk Coastal and as one of Suffolk’s leading independent estate Community Awards visit agents we are delighted to playing our part in www.suffolkcoastal.gov.uk/yourfreetime/ recognising their contribution to the community.” suffolkcoastalcommunityawards/

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Cambridge and Bristol break the £95 per week rental barrier compared to the national average of £75.25 Privately renting students in the most expensive city Cambridge (£97.25 per week) spend 79% more on rent than students in least expensive Liverpool (£54.25 per week) Difference in rental prices could cost a student over £2000 per year

New research by haart has revealed the true Within London, the London School of Economics disparity in the real cost of studying at some of the and Political Science (LSE) is slightly cheaper in UK’s top universities. terms of tuition costs, falling £500 per year lower than most of the Russell Group universities, who The research, based on the 24-strong elite Russell charge £9,000 for a Bachelor of Arts course, but Group of universities has shown that Cambridge this saving is more than swallowed up by the and Bristol have beaten London into third place as £2,236 more it costs to rent in the capital. the UK’s most expensive student cities based on the cost of renting a bedroom in the university city. Paul Smith, CEO of haart commented: “Many canny parents are taking advantage of the strong Cambridge, home of the 2nd academically ranked rental markets by buying a home where their university¹, after Oxford, is the most expensive children are studying and letting the property to with the cost of a bedroom in a privately rented their offspring and their friends. This pays for a home an average of £97.25 per week – more ‘discounted’ rent for their child and offers a longthan £20 more than the national average of term investment for them. £75.25. Compared to Liverpool, rated at 29 in the academic rankings, where a room rental costs “For those students looking to save money on £54.25 per week, Cambridge students are paying their rental expenses and their social life, our tip 79% higher rents which amounts to £2,236 extra is to study in Leeds, where average rent is £58.50 spent over the course of a year. and the beer averages £2.45 a pint, £1.15 less than London and 30p less than Glasgow.”

Durham, placed fifth in the academic rankings table appears to offer the best value for money ¹Universities are listed in order of academic excellence by offering the highest ranking for lowest rental costs. The weekly cost of privately renting a room in the city averages £62.

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Customer Testimonials

Customer Testimonials “Altogether a good customer d” experience from beginning to en

“From first entering your Cambridge office to the sale of the flat, I have been impressed by the professionalism, expertise, warmth and friendliness of yourself and your staff. Altogether a good customer experience from beginning to end.”

John Moyle, Cambridge, May 2013

“We would ju st like to take this opportunity to thank you and your team for the help and hard work in volved in selling our property in Sw avesey and buying our ne w home in Over .

“From the time that you came round to our house fo r a valuatio n through to the final pick ing up of th e keys, you have all been absolutely br il liant. We would also li ke to make an additional thank you to Maggie for ke ep ing us up to date with everything an d in the process helpin g us to keep sane!”

Helen and Pete r Mason, Over, June 2013

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“From the time that you came round to our house for a valuation through to the final picking up of the keys, you have all been absolutely brilliant”

Pick of the Rental Properties

Take a look at some of the hundreds of properties to let with haart. From just £450 per month, there is something to suit all tastes and budgets. e ov ! l e s W thi

Constitution Hill, Ipswich This brand new six bedroom, three storey home on Constition Hill, arguably the most prestigious road in Ipswich, and fashionably close to Christchurch Park, is one of the finest example of executive living currently on the market.

It includes immaculate open plan living area, integrated kitchen, six bathrooms, cinema room and south facing garden complete with remote controlled water features. Impressive! £4,000 per month haart Ipswich 01473 226 502

Sedgwick Street, Cambridge

Earl Street, Cambridge

This three storey terrace house is ideally located Handsome two bedroom mid-terrace period for anyone who wants to be close to the trendy property located off the back of Christ’s Piece in the Mill Road area of Cambridge. Inside you’ll find four centre of Cambridge. bedrooms, large sitting room with fire place, dining room and a well fitted kitchen with doors out to the garden.

£1,450 per month

haart Cambridge 01223 245 302

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The Medway, Ely This four bedroom modern end of terrace home in Ely is ideal for a family. The property has a fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, en-suite, garage and also front and rear gardens.

£1,275 per month

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£1,100 per month

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Pick of the Rental Properties

Horseshoe Way, Hampton, Peterborough

Albion Mill, King Street, Norwich

Coral Drive, Ipswich

Modern, four bedroom detached home on the Hampton development boasting great views over open fields and lakes. It includes separate living room and dining room plus kitchen/diner, two bathrooms, enclosed garden and garage.

If you love boutique living down by the riverside then this two bedroom apartment within an executive development in Norwich is ideal. Centrally located, it comes with large open plan living area, large balcony for watching the boats pass by, secure parking and en-suite to master bedroom.

This vast four bedroom family home offers versatile accommodation over three floors and is situated close to the A14. The property incorporates spacious sitting room leading to a conservatory, master bedroom with en-suite, family bathroom and allocated parking.

£950 per month

haart Peterborough 01733 425 104

haart Norwich 01603 666 118

£900 per month

haart Ipswich 01473 226 502

£850 per month

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Old Rectory, Wyton, Huntingdon A church? Yes, a church. In fact, a 13th Century church in the peaceful village of Wyton which has recently under gone full refurbishment and conversion to a four bedroom family home. Boasts (not surprisingly) large light rooms throughout as well as stained glass windows and solid oak floors. haart Peterborough 01733 425 104

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£2,200 per month

First Time Buys

Emperor Court, Cambridge

Stoke Quay, Ipswich

This one bedroom apartment is sure to appeal to you first time buyers as it is located ideally for the Science Park and getting in and out of the city could not be easier thanks to nearby public transport and road links. Includes big open living room, kitchen, bathroom and store room.

This two bedroom apartment in Stoke Quay comes with a wealth of features.

Open plan lounge/kitchen, bathroom plus en-suite to master bedroom and secure parking to name but a few.

£125,000

£125,000

haart Cambridge 01223 365 931

haart Ipswich 01473 219 112

Drybread Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough

Fonnereau Road, Ipswich

An immaculate two detached bungalow ready for a buyer to move in to! The property is convenient for the local amenities of Whittlesey along with easy access to Peterborough by car, bus or train. Features lounge, kitchen/diner, front and rear gardens plus garage.

Spacious two bedroom apartment set within a Grade II listed Georgian town house in Ipswich with lounge/diner, kitchen, family bathroom and secure, allocated parking via electric gates.

haart Peterborough 01733 346 558

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£124,995

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£124,995

Semi Detached Homes

Norwich Road, Ipswich

Church Farm Barns, The Street, Bramerton

This highly impressive three storey period property on the Norwich Road comes with five bedrooms, two reception rooms, good sized bathroom, basement and a south east facing mature garden.

Escape to the countryside with this three bedroom barn conversion with character features in the quiet village of Bramerton. It includes 27’ lounge and separate dining room, beautiful enclosed rear garden, garage and offroad parking.

£275,000

haart Ipswich 01473 219 112

£325,000

haart Norwich 01603 761 600

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London Road, Peterborough This stunning Victorian townhouse in central Peterborough was built in 1851 and is spread over four floors. The four/five bedroom property offers beautiful original features and includes a lounge, study, dining room kitchen/ breakfast room, basement, hobby room and rear garden. haart Peterborough 01733 346 558

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£230,000

Great Family Homes

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Sloeberry Road, Ipswich This highly versatile three storey town house is tailor made for a family. It features separate lounge, dining room plus large kitchen/diner, three bathrooms, front and rear gardens plus generous off-road parking. £260,000

haart Ipswich 01473 219 112

Bandon Road, Girton, Cambridge

Stirling Road, Norwich

A highly impressive and substantial modern four bedroom detached residence which enjoys a tranquil location near to attractive college buildings and close proximity to Huntingdon Road and Cambridge city centre. The property offers well proportioned accommodation with a superior specification throughout, generous landscaped grounds, garaging and ample parking.

This four bedroom detached property in Norwich has everything you could desire. From its spacious lounge, modern kitchen, great size bedrooms and beautiful enclosed garden. The property also includes a utility room, en-suite to master bedroom and a double garage.

haart Cambridge 01223 365 931

haart Norwich 01603 761 600

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£650,000

£230,000

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