Zoe Napier Collection Spring Summer 2024

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A very warm welcome to our summer 2024 magazine.

Warmer summer days will naturally see an upturn in buyer activity. Pricing correctly will remain the challenge for sellers during 2024, albeit we expect to see an upturn during the late summer and Autumn now post the July 4th General Election. For buyers, the market remains a great time to purchase for many reasons.

Experience matters from the first inception of having your property appraised at the correct level, through to the sales progression stages. No mean feat when it comes to the many unexpected hurdles throughout the process, which is why it is so important you place both yourself and your property in safe hands.

Zoe Napier M.N.A.E.A Director

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MEET THE FULL TEAM...

DIRECTOR M.N.A.E.A

James Tayler

Zoe Napier

Sharon Adams DIRECTOR

Greg Solomon HEAD OF SALES SALES

Maxine Holt

Simon Baldock VIEWING AMBASSADOR

Anita Dye VIEWING AMBASSADOR

Jane Gattrell VIEWING AMBASSADOR VIEWING AMBASSADOR

Lisa Griffin SALES & MARKETING

Gary Dod PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER

Nick Churton MNAEA, CIPS

MANAGING DIRECTOR

MAYFAIR OFFICE

Susan Hawkins ADVERTISING & PR DIRECTOR MAYFAIR OFFICE

Annette Reeve MNAEA, CIPS OPERATIONS & MARKETING DIRECTOR. MAYFAIR OFFICE MEDIA AND MARKETING COORDINATOR. MAYFAIR OFFICE

Kirsty Stephens

Nick Byrne WATERSIDE NETWORK

One of Britains Finest Coastal Developments

42 THE RESIDENCES, FRINTON PRIME COASTAL POSITION

4 LUXURIOUS PRIME SEAFRONT APARTMENTS WITH A GARAGE OR PARKING

Enjoy the Living painting of the Seascape

LUXURY INSIDE THE FAMOUS FRINTON GATES

Enjoy the living painting of the Seascape from one of these beautiful homes

Prices from £795,000

A FABULOUS PLACE TO LIVE OR A WONDERFUL WEEKEND RETREAT

Excellent position with Frinton’s Coastal Golf Course at the west end of The Esplanade alongside the prestigious Tennis Club with lawn courts.

There is also access from the beach to launch jet ski’s/boats. Frinton has an excellent range of independent shops ranging from a traditional butcher to fresh seafood interspersed with boutiques, wine bars and great dining experiences.

Perfect for permanent residency or a weekend getaway just 1 ½ hours by rail from London’s Liverpool Street.

MODERN LIVING IN ART-DECO INSPIRED APARTMENTS

IN THE LAP OF LUXURY

Designed to evoke Frinton’s old world charm, The Residences on the Esplanade infuse art-deco architectural style with uber-luxe contemporary interiors.

Only four residences are available in this exclusive and rare development; two ground floor apartments with private gardens and two first floor apartments with generous balconies. All come with either a garage to the rear or off street parking.

Each apartment has expansive sea views, looking out onto an uninterrupted horizon that stretches as far as the eye can see…

*Pets welcome on an individual basis*

LUXURIOUS SEA-FRONT APARTMENTS ON FRINTON’S GLORIOUS MILE-LONG SANDS

A RETURN TO ELEGANCE

Interiors at The Residences are designed to maximise the building’s outstanding seafront position, invoking all the pleasures of coastal living.

Restful and relaxing colour palettes and sleek and minimal lines combine with a state-of-the-art smarthome operating system to make your home as efficient and eco-friendly as possible.

STUNNING COUNTRY HOME

Little Baddow 17.7 acres (sts)

Guide price £4,000,000

A splendid 8 bedroom Listed country house commanding an elevated position with unspoiled views. In all 17.7 Acres.

- Splendid Grade II Listed country house

- Extensive 7125 sq ft floor areas, eight bedrooms/four bathrooms

- Five reception rooms including orangery

- Stunning interior features and classic high ceilings

- Equestrian facilities & excellent hacking

- South Facing outdoor swimming pool

- Additional leisure facilities. EPC Exempt Council Tax Band H

MAGNIFICENT COUNTRY RESIDENCE

Faulkbourne 2.5 acres (sts)

Guide price £2,950,000

A remarkable early Victorian six bedroom country house (not Listed) set back in its stunning part walled grounds with excellent leisure facilities.

- Remarkable 5817 sq ft early Victorian country home

- Beautifully appointed timeless interior design

- Five generous reception rooms, detached cinema room & gym

- Outdoor heated pool in walled gardens & detached garage building

- Additional Large 746 sq ft workshop barn

- Potential to create annexe in existing outbuildings stp

- Not Listed - EPC F - Council Tax Band H

- Sympathetically restored Grade II Listed three bedrooms, two bathrooms property

- Wealth of character and garden room with underfloor heating

- On a private drive within the grounds of Bocking Hall

- Sun catching garden areas. EPC Exempt – Council Tax Band E

Burnham on Crouch 0.34 acres (sts) Guide price £950,000

- Stunning Grade II Listed Period property, three to five bedrooms including granary

- Specification interior designed kitchens & bathrooms. Two/three reception rooms

- Private Landscaped Gardens & Outdoor Swimming Pool

- Attached granary holiday let/annexe. EPC Exempt - Council Tax Band F

- Spacious 4 bedrooms with one en-suite single storey living

- High specification throughout, luxury kitchen with AGA & two reception rooms

- Private South West facing large rear garden. Ample Parking

- Double garage. No onward chain. EPC E – Council Tax Band F

- 4670 sq ft of Accommodation, six (potentially eight) double bedrooms

- Beautifully presented throughout, three magnificent reception rooms

- Spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath annexe. Sumptuous South facing grounds

- Spacious barn, EPC Exempt – Council Tax Band – Main G – Cottage B

RIDING SCHOOL OPPORTUNITY

High Roding 15.85 acres (sts)

Guide price £1,975,000

An attractive 2785 sq ft Grade II

Listed five-bedroom farmhouse with equestrian facilities and great access to the countryside for country lane hacking.

- Three/Four reception rooms and a farmhouse kitchen

- Two staircases for separate living quarters

- 38 internal and external stables and extensive horsebox parking

- 60 x 30 floodlit outdoor arena and indoor riding school 33 x 19

- Detached former annexe for total restoration

- EPC Exempt – Council Tax Band G

Latchingdon 0.37 acres (sts) Offers in excess of £780,000

EXTENSIVE

WORKSHOPS & STABLING

Ardleigh 5 acres (sts)

Guide price £1,100,000

A spacious five bedroom single storey family home with five acres, up to 9 stables, and a super workshop, double garage and storage barns.

- Largely extended detached 5 bedroom bungalow

- Spacious sitting room with log burner

- Excellent kitchen/breakfast room & service rooms

- South facing, with numerous outbuildings

- Double garage building & substantial workshop

- Up to 9 stables, feed/tack room. Extensive parking

- EPC C – Council Tax Band E

FIRST CLASS EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES

North Fambridge 5.62 acres (sts) Offers in excess of £1,150,000

- Beautifully presented four bedrooms with self contained annexe

- 40 x 20 manege, extensive range of stabling

- Detached double garage, no onward chain, south facing grounds

- Sensational views over rolling countryside. EPC E – Council Tax Band F

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COUNTRY & EQUESTRIAN RESIDENCE

East Hanningfield 7.24 acres (sts) Offers in excess of £2,250,000

A majestic 4000 sq ft Country residence in an idyllic location with a spacious detached annexe and excellent equestrian facilities.

- Well presented Grade II Listed 4000 sq ft character Property

- Five/Six double bedrooms, three bath/shower rooms

- Three incredibly impressive reception rooms

- Large kitchen/breakfast room with feature AGA

- Detached spacious annexe, tennis court & heated swimming pool

- Extensive Garaging, 40 x 20 Manege, stables & hay barn

- Cellar - EPC Exempt – Council Tax Band G

0.28 acres (sts) Guide price £825,000

- Part residential/part commercial property with marina with 20 berth moorings

- One bedroom residential accommodation plus Grade II Listed Granary Barn

- Additional Bath House with Hot Tub & Berth Holder facilities

- Opportunity for Holiday/Guest Let Income. EPC Exempt - Council Tax Band A

Maldon

EXTENSIVE OUTBUILDINGS

Latchingdon 3.4 acres (sts)

Guide price £1,000,000

A spacious detached bungalow offering extensive stabling & outbuildings with sensational views over the River Crouch.

- A spacious three/four double bedroom bungalow

- Two/three reception rooms with views over the River Crouch

- Six stables, tack room, hay barn

- Ten additional storage facilities & a manege

- Outdoor heated swimming pool

- Excellent property for home business/hobby uses

- EPC C - Council Tax Band F

Inspired Interiors

Travel-inspired design: how travel can act as a voracious source of inspiration for your home. By

Martin Waller, Founder of

global design house

Andrew Martin

As the saying goes, travel broadens the mind. Gliding down the Amazon River in a carved canoe will stretch and contort it; escaping to Cambodia to hunt for temples beyond Angkor Wat will ignite something within it. Travel becomes an addiction, a compulsion that when fed, still groans with hunger.

The gift of travel has given us the opportunity to see and absorb cultures and places so different from our own. We can see wonders for ourselves that were previously just thought to be travellers’ tall tales. Exploration gives us access to the world’s magnificent treasure chest of cultural traditions and upon returning home, people often want to share these experiences through the medium of their own sanctuary. After all, a home is a backdrop to life and so its interior design should reflect your personality and the things that you love, including the places you’ve visited.

“The method can involve a whole day of weaving to produce just a single metre of silk. But it was more than just the product that captivated me – it was the serene patience of the weavers, the skill of the dyers, and the ancient tradition of the technique”

A design scheme begins with one detail: a particular colour, an interesting texture, or a storied theme which can come from your favourite artefact or maybe a quirky personal item sourced from recent travels. It is from there that the room builds layer upon layer, and you can play with mixing materials like steel with stone, leather with hessian, old with new. It is about telling a story and creating surprise with the array of beautiful shards along the way.

Since the wake of the travel generation, the accessibility to and interest in foreign textiles has boomed. People are opting for fabrics that bring an energy or a feeling and look like they are one-off, unique piece. Now in British interiors you often see kilim stripes from Asia, mud cloth motifs from West Africa, and embroidery from Mexico.

Another example is the Berber rug. The style of rug originates from the nomadic Berber tribes of the Atlas Mountains in Northern Africa. With a rich history and tradition of rug weaving, it is not surprising that their geometric designs and trellis motifs have translated into modern interiors schemes. Berber rugs are defined by their artisanal style, boasting asymmetrical trellis designs in natural wools and dyes in soft cream and charcoal.

The Berber rug embodies the fusion of centuryold weaving wisdom, a classic colour scheme and quirky, somehow contemporary patterns, making it a go-to rug for modern interiors. Beyond the Berber tribes and their timeless creation, it was in Thailand that I first saw the miracle of silk yarn production and the laborious work of ikat weaving.

The method can involve a whole day of weaving to produce just a single metre of silk. But it was more than just the product that captivated me – it was the serene patience of the weavers, the skill of the dyers, and the ancient tradition of the technique.

Unique trinkets and objet d’art from far-flung destinations also make up some of our most valuable possessions. The act of collecting items as you explore this world is meditative. Such items become reflective of times and dates, combining to build a store of memories, not just beautiful objects to admire. My collection of ancient Egyptian funeral masks is my favourite find.

“Travel becomes an addiction, a compulsion that when fed, still groans with hunger.”

They serve as a beautiful reminder of our mortality. I also keep a collection of vintage toys from my childhood in my library. Rather than being limited to one style, now people are influenced by the global assortment of design; from the perfect symmetry of the American look, the magic of African tribal artistry, the serenity of Scandinavia, the heritage of French sophistication and the individualism of British décor.

For this reason, I have coined the current decade the kaleidoscope era – a menagerie of objects laden with nostalgia and sentimentality, each with a truly transporting power. Anything goes, and the more unexpected, the better, much like jewellery or cufflinks to an outfit.

www.andrewmartin.co.uk

EXCEPTIONAL EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES

Thaxted, Nr Dunmow 11.13 acres (sts)

Guide price £1,650,000

A stunning 15th Century farmhouse surrounded by countryside boasting exceptional equestrian facilities, located in a secluded country lane.

- Beautifully refurbished Grade II Listed Farmhouse

- Three reception rooms

- Five-horse Claydon horse walker

- Superb 30 x 50 All Weather Arena

- Extensive range of stabling

- Potential self-contained annexe

- EPC C – Council Tax Band G

STUNNING COUNTRYSIDE

Burnham on Crouch 0.34 of an acre (sts) Offers in excess of £785,000

- Five double bedrooms, spacious kitchen/dining/day room

- Attached barn with potential to convert into annexe (stp)

- Large detached outbuilding/home office & spacious triple garage

- EPC D - Council Tax Band D

Southminster 0.27 of an acre (sts) Offers in excess of £850,000

- Sensational 3700 sq ft detached Victorian villa with six double bedrooms

- Four en suite shower rooms. Four magnificent reception rooms

- Impressive high ceilings & beautiful open fireplaces

- Superb condition throughout. EPC E - Council Tax Band E

GLORIOUS ASH VALLEY

Herts/Essex Borders 5.87 acres (sts)

Guide price £1,500,000

A largely extended Grade II Listed five bedroom equestrian property with 5.87 acres and located in the glorious Ash Valley.

- Country cottage with 2660 sq ft living

- Three reception rooms plus orangery

- Kitchen/breakfast room with range oven

- Up to five full size stables

- Two double garage buildings & parking

- Air source heated outdoor pool

- EPC E - Council Tax Band G

Southminster 0.42 of an acre (sts) Offers in excess of £775,000

- Deceptively spacious and well-presented throughout

- Four/five reception rooms, four/five double bedrooms, four bath/shower rooms

- Spacious 900 sq ft detached two storey annexe. Double detached garage

- Ample offroad parking. No onward chain. EPC E – Council Tax Band F

UNIQUE BARN CONVERSION

St Lawrence 0.5 of an acre (sts) Offers in excess of £750,000

- Grade II Listed 19th Century barn conversion, 3000 sq ft of accommodation

- Three double bedrooms. Detached two bedroom annexe

- Useful storage yard. Surrounded by beautiful views over farmland

- Numerous outbuildings & garaging. EPC F – Council Tax Band F

BREATHTAKING VIEWS

Latchingdon 13 acres (sts)

Offers in the region of £1,375,000

A spacious family residence surrounded by undulating countryside with grounds of 13 acres (sts) plus a detached annexe.

- Excellent potential for equestrian uses stp

- Quadruple detached garage Building

- Spacious detached self contained annexe

- Impressive principle bedroom suite

- Five spacious bedrooms with potential for a sixth

- Five generous reception rooms

- No immediate neighbours - EPC D – Council Tax Band G

PROFESSIONAL EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY

Willingale 5.1 acres (sts)

Offers in excess of £1,500,000

Exceptional equestrian facilities with premium stabling and a charming main residence in a highly sought after village location.

- Beautifully presented Grade II Listed 17th Century residence

- Extensive high-quality stabling complex

- 40 x 20 manege & winter turn out

- Characterful four bedrooms/four reception areas

- Detached double garage

- Impressive extensive gated driveway

- EPC F – Council Tax Band G

PRIME BEACHFRONT RESIDENCE

- Four/five double bedrooms, three bath/shower rooms, three reception rooms

- Spacious South facing balcony with sea views from principal bedroom

- Impressive high specification kitchen/breakfast room

- Beautiful sunsets, gated access onto the beach. EPC B – Council Tax Band F

Naze

Offers in excess of £700,000

- Spacious unlisted four/five bedroom converted Edwardian chapel

- Immensely impressive vaulted sitting/dining/day room

- Recently fitted high specification kitchen/breakfast room

- Secluded South facing grounds. EPC TBC – Council Tax Band D

Latchingdon

KITCHEN Architecture

Organisation ideas for the ultimate clutter-free kitchen from bespoke kitchen company Tom Howley.

Undoubtedly the busiest room in the home, the kitchen is more than just a place where meals are prepared. It is a multifunctional space that reflects our lifestyle, a hub for family gatherings, and a canvas for our personal tastes. However, the challenge of maintaining an organised and efficient kitchen is a tale as old as time. Armed with expert guidance and insights, the journey to perfecting your kitchen’s storage solutions can shift from an overwhelming challenge to a manageable and rewarding endeavour. We’ve turned to luxury bespoke kitchen company, Tom Howley, for advice on how to create the ultimate clutter-free kitchen, no matter its size.

Tom Howley

“Working out what’s important to you is the first step in your kitchen design project.”

When designing your dream kitchen storage, think about your priorities. Tom Howley, Creative Design Director at the eponymous kitchen company, explains, “Working out what’s important to you is the first step in your kitchen design project. If you’re a keen cook, plan storage around key elements such as the cooker, sink and fridge. If you love entertaining, think about displaying your glassware in a glazed dresser or incorporate storage for tableware and seasonal decorations that may only come out a few times a year. Aside from everyday practical requirements, you should also draw up a list of elements that you may need in the future, ensuring your kitchen has longevity. Maybe you’re thinking of growing your family, so need extra food storage, double ovens or a large breakfast pantry? Or you may opt for a larger island or separate seating area if you’d like to host more family and friends gatherings”.

Next, zoning the space can provide a helpful guide to store and organise items efficiently. Tom continues, “Kitchen zones can include cooking, prep, entertaining, dining, consumables

and cleaning. To make the most of your space, group similar items together. For example, tableware and glasses should be kept near your dining area. Similarly, essential food items, utensils and pans should be placed close to your cooker for easy access.”

Ideally, work surfaces need to be kept as clear as possible for food preparation and effective cleaning. Tom advises, “If you have room, a bi-fold pantry is a fantastic way to hide away small appliances such as a microwave, kettle or food processor. Our iconic pantries are completely bespoke to your requirements, and can include a range of personal touches, such as an extra work surface, plug sockets or internal drawers engraved with the names of ingredients or spices. Our pantries can also be used as a breakfast station, incorporating your entire morning routine – from a toaster and a coffee machine to storage for your everyday crockery and a whole host of tea and cereal options. The best thing is that once you’ve had enough, you can close the doors behind you, concealing all the mess and clutter until it’s time to tidy.”

“Zoning the space can provide a helpful guide to store and organise items efficiently.”

Many people shy away from open shelving as a storage option, worrying that it may leave the kitchen looking untidy but, done well, it helps to create the illusion of a larger and more open space. Tom comments, “A key point to prevent your open shelves from looking too crowded is not to jumble too many items together. A single statement piece can add impact, so pick your favourite and display it alone. If you are stacking items, make sure that they are of the same or similar design, colour or tone. Glass or ceramic jars with everyday ingredients can also look wonderful on open shelves.” Installed underneath open shelving, rails can be an ideal place to hang your most used utensils, so they’re ready to use whenever you need them. This simple storage solution can also free up drawer space, accommodating other essentials needing a home.

Drawers are a popular solution amongst homeowners, especially when working with a small kitchen, as they offer maximum use of

space. Tom notes, “Drawers can be tailored to your exact specifications, allowing easy access rather than delving into the back of bulging kitchen cupboards. Choose deep drawers for pots and pans, clever pull-out designs which reveal two drawers in one, bespoke internal organisers, knife blocks and even intelligent charging drawers for all your tech needs.”

Finally, as well as offering a comfortable place to gather and enjoy a meal, bespoke bench seating can play a part in relieving storage pressures in the kitchen. Tom explains, “Bench seating is a beautiful way to add a social area to the kitchen. It can be painted the same colour as the rest of your cabinetry and its edges can be softened with textiles. What’s more, these pieces provide storage for infrequently used kitchen equipment, children’s toys, seasonal decorations and outdoor furniture cushions.”

www.tomhowley.co.uk

OUTSTANDING EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY

Ongar 5.4 acres (sts)

Guide price £1,600,000

A well presented family residence with enormous potential, boasting excellent equestrian facilities located in a rural setting South West of the village of Moreton.

- A well presented 2380 sq ft family residence

- Four/five double bedrooms & three generous receptions

- Stunning KLH 20 x 40m manege, LED Floodlights

- Two stable blocks (six stables), hay bay, tack room

- Detached haybarn with potential for annexe (stp)

- No onward chain, enormous potential for expansion (stp)

- EPC D - Council Tax Band G

- Fully Refurbished to an excellent standard with three/four bedrooms

- High specification kitchen. En suite to principal bedroom

- Newly constructed stabling complex. Extensive off street parking

- No onward chain. EPC E – Council Tax Band D

PERIOD FARMHOUSE

Black Notley 3.88 acres (sts) Offers in excess of £1,150,000

- Grade II Listed 5/6 bedroom period farmhouse, three reception rooms - Stylish kitchen/breakfast room with AGA. Period features - Stables, five bay cartlodge, garaging & leisure Building

- Sunset views over farmland. EPC Exempt – Council Tax Band G

- Edwardian three/four double bedroom property

- Three generous size reception rooms

- Spacious link detached one bedroom annexe

- EPC D - Council Tax Band G (main) A (annexe)

Guide price £875,000

Burnham on Crouch

EQUESTRIAN COTTAGE

Near

Bury St Edmunds 10.16 acres (sts)

Offers in excess of £800,000

- A dream for horse lovers with four stables, tack room and grazing

- Beautiful period thatched cottage set in a rural position

- Set back on tree-lined drive with established cottage garden

- EPC Exempt – Council Tax Band D

GLORIOUS VIEWS

Great Bardfield 0.21 acre plot (sts) Offers in excess of £850,000

- Impressive 2400 sq ft of accommodation, six bedrooms & five receptions

- Two en suites & two bathrooms. Annexe potential (stp)

- Glorious views over countryside. Detached double garage

- Secluded South facing. EPC E – Council Tax Band G

Peldon 0.4 acres (sts) Guide price £650,000

- Double fronted detached house with four bedrooms/four en-suites

- Far reaching views over farmland and The Blackwater Estuary

- Three large reception rooms & detached coach house

- In need of some refurbishment. EPC D - Council Tax Band G

HOMES