The US Masters

TEE-TIME THE US MASTERS 2020 PREVIEW

The 84th US Masters tees off this April with golf superstar Tiger Woods aiming for a record-equalling sixth win

The US Masters is the first of the four major golf tournaments in pro-golf. First played 86 years ago in 1934, unlike other tournaments The Masters is always played at Augusta National Golf Club, Georgia. The tournament is by invitation only and the winner is automatically invited to the other three majors.

Traditions unique to the US masters include the opening tee shot and the Champions Dinner

The Augusta Golf Course was previously a plant nursery and each hole is named after a certain tree or shrub including Tea Olive, Pink Dogwood, Yellow Jasmine, Redbud, Azalea and Chinese Fir amongst others. The idea for the course came from Bobby Jones, a well-known amateur golfer, and was originally designed by Alister Mackenzie, who designed over 50 courses across four continents.

GOLF LINGO

Albatross: A score of three less than par

Birdie: A score of one less than par

Eagle: A score of two under par

Bogey: A score of one over par

Jack Nicklaus has the most Masters’ wins with six, followed by Tiger Woods with five and Arnold Palmer with four. The estimated prize fund is $11.5 million with nearly $2 million going to the winner, as well as the distinctive and iconic Green Jacket – which by tradition is presented to the current winner by the previous winner.

The Masters consists of four rounds of 18 holes each, with the competitors playing in groups of three for the first two rounds. After 36 holes of play, a cut-off score is calculated to reduce the size of the field. To ‘make the cut’, a player must be in either the top 50 places or within 10 strokes of the leader’s score.

Traditions unique to the US masters include the opening tee shot and the Champions Dinner. A custom since 1963, the tournament is officially started when one or more legendary players tees off from the first hole, and the Champions Dinner is held each year before the tournament starts. The dinner is hosted by the current champion who picks his own menu for the company only of previous champions.

Three players are joint favourites moving towards the start of the tournament; World No. 1 Rory Mcllroy, World No. 2 Brooks Koepka and the back-in-form Tiger Woods. If Woods wins, he will match Jack Nicklaus’s record of six US Masters.

Over the final two days, a further 36 holes are played; and should there be no winner after the fourth round, all tied players enter a sudden-death playoff beginning on the 18th hole, followed by the 10th and repeating until one player remains. The most recent sudden-death playoff was in 2017 between Justin Rose and Sergio Garcia.

YOUR ROLE AS A LANDLORD

If you’re looking at letting out a property, it’s important to understand just what your tenant expects from you as its landlord

THE UTILITIES The gas, electricity and water companies should be advised whenever the property is empty so that meters can be read and accounts prepared. During ‘void’ periods, the utility services must be transferred back into your name, by you.

Of course, the tenant is responsible for the gas, electricity and water/sewerage bills generated by their usage during the tenancy, and for changing the gas and electric accounts into their name when they move in. They’re also responsible for the standing charges. However, their liabilities in this respect clearly finish on the date they vacate the property.

As a landlord, it’s your responsibility to ensure that all electrics and electrical appliances supplied in the property are safe for use

TELEPHONE & COUNCIL TAX Generally speaking, telephone companies will only deal with the account holder named on the account. You must tell the telephone company that you are leaving the property and advise them what you want to do with your existing number. The tenants are then responsible for arranging any line reconnections and meeting any costs associated with this.

When it comes to council tax, this is not your responsibility while the entire property is let. However, if you still reside at the property while acting as a landlord, then you will remain responsible for the Council Tax charge.

PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTING As a landlord, it’s your responsibility to ensure that all electrics and electrical appliances supplied in the property are safe for use. If any portable appliances are going to be left in the property, a portable appliance test should be carried out by a qualified electrician on an annual basis.

GAS SAFETY CERTIFICATE It’s your duty as landlord to ensure that all gas supplied appliances are maintained in a safe condition and are inspected at least every 12 months by a GAS SAFE engineer. A Gas Safety certificate should only be issued by a GAS SAFE engineer.

SMOKE ALARMS The law requires landlords to install working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their properties. This includes smoke alarms being fitted in all hallway, stairway, and circulation areas that form escape routes from the property. They should be located every 7.5 metres of hallway, and within at least three metres of all bedroom doors.

Properties where HMO licenses apply, a higher specification of smoke alarm installation may be required which is generally mains powered. Landlords are directly responsible for determining whether their properties are eligible for HMO status, and failure to adhere to the regulations may result in a civil penalty and render your insurance invalid.

Siege Cottage, Old Basing £595,000

LODDON PROPERTIES is pleased to bring this delightful Grade II listed cottage. Comprising of 2 bedrooms and bathroom with refitted, large walk-in shower. Sitting room with original fireplace, housing a large log burner, separate dining/sitting room, large re-fitted kitchen and cloakroom. Private enclosed rear garden and a large enclosed driveway for 4 cars to the front. Original period features, including ceiling and wall beams, original solid wood oak floors characterful feature fireplace. The ground floor comprises an entrance hall, with cloakroom and large store cupboard, charming sitting room with large log burner fitted in the fireplace, wooden flooring, leading to the dining/sitting room. The re-fitted kitchen, cottage style kitchen, with a large range style cooker has access out to the adjacent utility/boot room and the enclosed rear garden. The rear garden is enclosed and mainly laid to lawn and numerous shrubs and flowering plants.

SOLD STC

LODDON PROPERTIES are pleased to offer this beautifully presented 3 bedroom home to the rental market. Situated in a cul-de-sac, this three bedroom house is in show home condition. Accommodation includes; lounge, separate dining room leading into a conservatory, a modern fitted kitchen with all appliances and a downstairs cloakroom. Upstairs this home offers a newly fitted family bathroom and 3 bedrooms. To the rear there is a private, enclosed, low maintenance garden with access into garage. Off street parking and garage included. This family home sits on the north east of Basingstoke in the highly sought after area of Chineham. Well served by comprehensive local amenities and a shopping centre in South Chineham, Four Lanes primary school, nurseries, doctors and dentists.

Linden Avenue, Old Basing £595,000

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Minden Close, Chineham OIEO £410,000

LODDON PROPERTIES is pleased to bring to market this charming, beautifully presented, 4 bedroom detached family home. Downstairs comprises, large dual aspect lounge/diner, double glazed doors to rear leading out to garden, double glazed bay window to front, feature fireplace. A refitted kitchen/breakfast room and cloakroom. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms, a family bathroom and an en-suite. There is a garage and driveway parking and a large patio leading to an enclosed terraced garden to the back of the property. The property sits on the north east of Basingstoke with the A33 giving access to Reading, the M4, via the ring road to the M3 and Basingstoke town centre, where you will find an abundance of retail facilities within Festival Place along with many other amenities including, restaurants, cinemas, leisure and sports centre. The mainline train station in the town centre serves the west country and London Waterloo (fast trains approx. 45 mins).

SOLD STC

LODDON PROPERTIES is very pleased to market this beautiful 3 bedroom detached home. Entrance hall, with door leading to a modern kitchen on one side and living room ahead, which leads through to tastefully extended dining room/family room, with French doors leading to the garden. Additionally, there is a cloakroom and patio doors leading to outside from the living room. Upstairs, you will find 3 bedrooms, family bathroom and beautifully fitted en-suite. To the front of the property you will find a brick paved driveway, leading to a garage. The property itself provides a sizeable, very well equipped family home. Whilst the floor plan shows the depth and size of the property, it is only when you view internally that the impact of just how much is offered is apparent. At the rear of the property is a paved patio leading to a lawned garden, various shrubs and bushes, the whole of which is effectively screened by fencing. This one off home is well proportioned and tastefully presented.

Stockbridge Close £385,000

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LODDON PROPERTIES is pleased to market this beautiful 4 bedroom detached home with integral double garage, situated off one of the most sought after roads in Chineham. The grand entrance hall, has doors leading to an impressively sized, front to back aspect lounge with sliding doors to the garden. The separate dining room can be accessed by both the lounge and the entrance hall and is situated next to the fitted kitchen/breakfast room. A pair of French doors lead to the garden from the kitchen and a utility room off the kitchen allows access to the integral double garage. Upstairs, you will find 4 bedrooms, fitted en-suite and family bathroom Three of the bedrooms include built in wardrobes. Outside, to the front of the property you will find a double space driveway, leading to the garage. At the rear of the property is a paved patio leading to a lawned garden, various shrubs and bushes, the whole of which is effectively screened by fencing.

Belvedere Gardens, Chineham £465,000

Warnford Grove, Sherfield £400,000

LODDON PROPERTIES are delighted to bring to market this immaculately presented 3 bedroom family townhouse, located in the award winning Sherfield Park development. It benefits from hallway, cloakroom, a light, modern, sleek kitchen/dining room with integrated appliances and door out to the garden. The first floor comprises a spacious L shaped living room with Juliette balcony and views over the green, hallway, double bedroom with built in wardrobes, and modern, fitted, family bathroom. On the second floor are two further double bedrooms both with built in wardrobes and modern en-suite shower rooms. Outside, to the front, the property is approached by an attractive pathway and the practical, low maintenance rear garden comprises a large paved patio for entertaining with the remaining laid to shingle and paved areas with a path to a side access door into the garage and gate leading to the garage with parking in front. Sherfield Park is located to the North of Basingstoke. This property is highly recommended, and viewing is a must to appreciate this versatile and flexible family home.

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Queen Mary Avenue, Basingstoke £367,500

This 4 bedroom family home is located within easy reach of Basingstoke Town Centre and train station. The accommodation comprises an entrance that leads to a utility area through to an open plan lounge/diner with French doors to the courtyard. Also leading from the entrance, is a large bedroom, with an array of Sharps fitted wardrobes and cupboards, with its own en-suite. There is a large living room, leading to a heated conservatory. Upstairs, there are 3 further bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and a family bathroom with shower over bath. Externally, the rear garden is enclosed and laid to patio, with a double door shed and to the front of the property is a paved and lawned area. To the side of the property is a large driveway. Queen Mary Avenue is located just North of Basingstoke Town Centre. Conveniently located and offering easy access to the shopping and recreational facilities of Festival Place including bars, restaurants, cinema, theatre, sports centres etc.

LET STC

LODDON PROPERTIES are delighted to offer for let this extremely well presented 3 bedroom, semi detached house in the sought after Sherfield Park development. The ground floor accommodation comprises of a well lit and spacious lounge with double doors leading to the kitchen/diner, which in turn has French doors leading to the rear garden, and a ground floor WC. On the first floor, there is the master bedroom with en-suite shower room, a family bathroom and two further bedrooms. The property benefits from a garage and driveway parking, accessed via the enclosed rear garden. This property has modern interiors throughout. Sherfield Park is located to the North of Basingstoke. There are good local amenities with doctors, dentists, Chineham Shopping Centre and exceptional local schools all within easy reach and excellent transport links with the A33 which provides access to Basingstoke (M3 motorway) and Reading (M4 motorway).

Avington Way, Sherfield £1,250 pcm

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Avington Way, Sherfield £280,000

LODDON PROPERTIES - are delighted to bring to the market this immaculately presented two bedroom mid terrace house in an enviable position, within the Sherfield Park development. The property offers a good sized bright living room, modern kitchen/diner with access to the rear garden, downstairs cloakroom, two double bedrooms one with a fitted wardrobe, one with an en-suite shower room and a family bathroom with contemporary ‘P’ shaped bath. Outside there is a fully enclosed, landscaped and low maintenance, sunny rear garden. With attractive paving area and panel fencing. This contemporary home is close to lovely countryside walks.

Skippetts Gardens, Basingstoke £210,000

LODDON PROPERTIES - Are pleased to bring to the market this slice of modern living with an immaculately presented, two bedroom, ground floor apartment. Comprising spacious entrance hall with storage cupboard, leading to a generous, dual aspect, open plan living space incorporating a lounge/dining area and modern kitchen with built in appliances. Two double bedrooms and family bathroom with electric shower over the bath. AN IDEAL FIRST TIME BUYER OR INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY.

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Binfields Close, Lychpit £115,000

LODDON PROPERTIES are pleased to offer this end terrace, one bedroom, ground floor retirement property within a beautiful development, walking distance of the shops at Chineham shopping centre with bus service into Basingstoke. Well presented with front & rear aspect, the apartment is very airy throughout, boasting a kitchen, lounge/ dining room, double bedroom and modern bathroom. The front of the property has lawn and a patio area and a large storage cupboard. This property is leasehold but also comes with the added bonus of its own garage and the complex has a warden on site through the week. Please call for more details and to book your viewing appointment.

Oakfields, Chineham £115,000

LODDON PROPERTIES are delighted to bring this warden controlled, one bedroom first floor, retirement property to the market. The apartment is in very good decorative order and comprises of hall with extra large storage cupboard, double bedroom, lounge/ diner and modern fitted kitchen, with a full wet room. The property is warden controlled and has a communal lounge where coffee mornings are held on a daily basis, laundry facilities on site and a lift with a lovely garden with garden furniture for the use of the residents.

Wooland Court, Church Crookham £225,000

LODDON PROPERTIES offers this well presented two bedroom, first floor maisonette situated in a courtyard setting with allocated parking to the front of the property. The property comprises of two double bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes, a good sized living area with large bay window creating a light, open and airy space leading into the kitchen with newly fitted kitchen cupboards. The bathroom has the benefit of a full sized bath and stand alone shower.

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Longstock Close, Chineham £825 pcm

LODDON PROPERTIES is pleased to offer this well presented one bedroom house located in the sought after Cufaude Village area of Chineham. It includes UPVC double glazed windows and front door, new boiler with gas central heating to radiators, recently redecorated throughout. This property also benefits from a generous corner garden and two allocated parking bays. This home has a newly fitted modern bathroom and newly fitted kitchen. Available middle to end of February!

Burgate Crescent, Sherfield Park £995 pcm

LODDON PROPERTIES present to the market this deceptively spacious two bedroom Coach House located on the ever popular Sherfield Park development. The accommodation comprises; ground floor utility room and garage. On the first floor you will find a generous living room/diner/kitchen with fitted appliances, two double bedrooms and family bathroom. Outside there is allocated parking for two vehicles. Offered on a fully furnished basis and available Early of March. *PETS MAY BE CONSIDERED ON APPLICATION*

Wella Road, Basingstoke £725 pcm

LODDON PROPERTIES is pleased to offer this modern one bedroom apartment to the rental market. Ideally situated in the middle of Basingstoke and just minutes from the town centre and local amenities. This apartment comprises of a modern kitchen area and lounge along with a separate toilet and shower room with heated towel rail. It is very secure with an access control system and offers modern day open plan, bright and light living space for the professional. Allocated parking.

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Spring House, Basingstoke £800 pcm

LODDON PROPERTIES is pleased top bring to market this one bedroom ground floor apartment in a very desirable area with very good access to all of the Town Centres amenities, which include the mainline station serving London Waterloo and the acclaimed Festival Place shopping centre. This property offers an open plan living room with double doors to the rear of the property, an opening to the fitted kitchen, along with a large double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a modern fitted bathroom. The property also boats plenty of storage, and an allocated parking space.

Wights Walk, Hatch Warren £259,500

LODDON PROPERTIES is pleased to bring this deceptively spacious 2 bedroom property to the rental market. Entrance hall, with modern fitted kitchen & very large lounge/dining area, with sliding doors to patio and grassed garden. Upstairs you will find 2 double bedrooms and family bathroom, with shower over bath.

Stukeley Road, Basingstoke £1250 pcm

LODDON PROPERTIES are pleased to bring to market this spacious 4 bedroom, end of terrace house. The house has a conservatory/ sun room with a private garden to rear. It also offers an open plan kitchen/diner which is newly fitted with an expansive living room. Upstairs offers 4 extremely large double bedrooms and a newly fitted modern family bathroom with shower over batH. Properties of this size and style are rarely available in such good condition and location.

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Poppyfield, Lychpit £595 pcm

LODDON PROPERTIES is very pleased to offer this studio situated in a cul-de-sac in Lychpit. This one bedroomed studio apartment comprises of sitting room/bedroom, open plan kitchen and bathroom with shower over bath, there is allocated parking and it’s ideally situated, being close to A33, providing excellent commuter routes to both M3 & M4. A superb location for local amenities and transport links.

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Barrington Drive, Marnel Park £850 pcm

LODDON PROPERTIES are pleased to bring to the market this modern ground floor apartment, located in the sought after area of Marnel Park. The property benefits from secure entrance hall with storage cupboards, large open plan fitted kitchen/lounge/diner, two double bedrooms and family bathroom with shower over the bath. This home also provides an allocated parking bay, is close to local amenities and has excellent transport links. THIS PROPERTY IS AVAILABLE EARLY MARCH.

Compton Walk, Sherfield Park £156,000

LODDON PROPERTIES are delighted to offer a modern, ground floor, one bedroom apartment, situated in the award winning, sought after Sherfield Park development. This property boasts a spacious entrance hall, dual aspect gorgeous open plan living area comprising living/dining room and a modern fitted kitchen with built in oven and hob, double bedroom and modern bathroom. The property also benefits from one allocated parking space.

Sorrells Close, Chineham £223,500

LODDON PROPERTIES are pleased to offer this delightful two bedroom home. Front door to a separate porch with downstairs WC. A spacious lounge/diner with open staircase to the first floor. The lounge/diner leads through to the kitchen. On the first floor is a good size double bedroom with a front aspect. Bedroom 2 is also situated at the front of the property with built in storage. The bathroom consists of a bath with shower over, WC and pedestal wash hand basin.

Mulberry Way, Chineham £225,000

LODDON PROPERTIES are pleased to bring to the market this well presented, 2 bed end of terrace house, situated in a sought after cul de sac location. The property offers well planned accommodation comprising of; entrance hall, kitchen, large lounge diner with access out to the private enclosed garden. On the first floor there are two good sized double bedrooms and a family bathroom, with shower over. Further benefits include double glazing, gas central heating, enclosed rear garden with rear access and garaging with off street parking.

Meet Our Team

Dawn Company Owner

Dawn founded Loddon Properties and her primary focus is always on the customer, ensuring they receive the optimum care from her and her multi-lingual team. Dawn’s drive and commitment is responsible for developing Loddon Properties into the number one ranked independent estate agency in the area. Outside of work, Dawn is the chairman of the Wellington Boot Club, enjoys cultural travel and has a thing for shoes. She also enjoys good food, her family and her wonderful dog Rolo.

Lyle Lettings Director

Lyle is Director of Lettings. Utilising his BA hons in Business Studies, he has expanded the lettings portfolio tremendously, so that Loddon is now the leading lettings agency in the area. He is highly adept at maximising rental income for landlords, works with property investors on acquisitions and is a highly-respected advisor on rental information and property investment. Lyle is now getting used to sleeping a lot less than he used to, as he has recently become a proud father.

Carla, our Director of Property Management, is a perfectionist and will always strive to deliver the highest level of professional customer service, for both our landlords and tenants. Having worked within customer services for over 20 years and a further 5 years specifically in Property Management, she enjoys working closely with landlords and tenants and as Lettings team leader, thrives in making sure a high level of customer service is delivered, by working hard and being efficient even in difficult situations. As well as her family and dogs, Carla’s main passion is ballroom dancing, though she has yet to receive the call to go on Strictly! Carla Director of Property Management

Neil Property Management Manager

As Property Maintenance Manager, with 8 years of experience from all aspects of the Lettings industry Neil brings his vast skills to Loddon, ensuring a smooth transition for both Landlords and Tenants through from inception to finalisation. Neil thrives on providing an excellent, personal service and his attention to detail, with both landlords and tenants alike. Ensuring that, should there be any problems during the tenancy, that they are dealt with in an efficient and timely manner. Neil boasts that working at Loddon is a very enjoyable part of his life. He feels it is not just the work, but the people he works with that make his working day so much fun. In his free time, of which there’s not much, Neil likes to run, hike and wherever possible sunbathe!

Julie Inventories and Inspection Manager

Julie has been in the Property Industry since 1997 having started in New Home Sales and progressed to Lettings in 2008 whereby she became an Inventory Consultant/ Property Inspector. Julie’s happy-go-lucky, helpful, positive personality, coupled with her professionalism, allows her to get along with both Landlords and tenants from all walks of life. This comes in useful when she helps deal with any queries resulting from the property inspections, should they arise. Julie’s Role at Loddon is to make and provide Inventories, carry out tenant check-ins & check-outs, along with regular property inspections. She works closely with Carla and Neil and the rest of their teams to ensure the seamless running of the Property Management side of the Company. Julie’s passion for her dogs and love for life uses up most of her spare time!

Marion Head of Sales Progression

Marion has been in Estate Agency for over 20 years and during that time has gone from secretary to office manager. With her excellent secretarial and organised administration background, Marion is now Head of our Sales Progression department. She puts her skills to good use. Pulling out all of the stops, making sure all parties are kept updated, ensuring that your journey from sale to completion is as straight forward as possible and most importantly, making sure your moving process is a happy and positive one. Marion is always busy but spends her free time with her family and their animals and taking well-earned holidays in sunnier and hotter climates.

Dont just take our word for it .....

We had seen a lot of property “for sale” and the “sold” signs around Chineham, so naturally decided to look at Loddon when we were looking at selling.

The way that Loddon marketed our property; all the photos were really good, they looked good on site and professional. If we were ever to sell our house again, we would use Loddon.

Lorraine Allcock / Seller

Loddon Properties are a friendly family organisation and we quite enjoyed their company and their approach to the whole thing.

They have a great team of people and we felt many of the individuals in there, right from Lyle and Dawn, through to the sales team including Pedro and the lettings team with Carla, everybody seemed to be able to answer questions I have.

Annie Elvin / Seller

Excellent service and communication from start to finish

I can summarise my buying and selling with Loddon Properties as excellent- from start to finish.

Mr David and Mrs Sylvia Atkinson / Sellers

Loddon are really approachable and, if there’s any problem with property, they come to the landlord first to see how you want to progress with it.

Unlike a lot of other estate agents, they don’t get work done without you qualifying what you want to be done.

Paul Kennett / Landlord

Loddon have got their finger on the pulse.

Understand the market and have been very good at advising me at every level of the transactions.

Mr Herbert Goodenough / Landlord

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