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MARCH 2021
LIVING ROOM RENOVATIONS BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO YOUR LIVING SPACE TODAY KIT-OUT YOUR GARDEN BE SPRING-READY WITH THE BEST GARDEN FURNITURE
ST PATRICK’S DAY RECIPES COOK AN IRISH FEAST TO CELEBRATE ST. PADDY’S DAY
NEW MUSIC FROM STARS CLASSIC BANDS RELEASING BRAND NEW MUSIC
BEAT THE BOREDOM HOBBIES TO TRY AT HOME TO KEEP YOU BUSY
CONTENTS COVER STORY
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Living room renovations Breathe new life into your living space today
PROPERTY
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Kit-out your garden Be spring-ready with the best garden furniture Our latest instructions Take a look at a selection of our latest properties on the market
FOOD
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A feast for St Patrick’s Day Tasty Irish recipes, perfect for celebrating St Paddy’s day
LIFESTYLE
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A matter of time The clocks go forward this month, but what does it all mean?
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A head-start on your garden There are certain seeds and bulbs you can now start to sow
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The Many Saints of Newark What to expect from the film based on The Sopranos series
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New music from old stars We look at the classic bands releasing new music
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Beat the boredom Put some bounce into spring with a new hobby
SPORT
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Reaching for the pot of gold The race to reach the Premier League is entering the last leg
WELCOME TO THE MARCH ISSUE! The schools go back in a week and, at the end of the month, outdoor sports facilities will reopen and the rule of six will come back into place. This is obviously positive news for everyone, especially with the days getting longer. This month, to coincide with the positive news, we want to help you get your garden up to scratch and to do so we have two great features about your outdoor space. The first includes the ‘best buys’ to kit-out-your-garden in styles, and the second is our Spring gardening guide. At the end of the month the clocks change; lighter evenings are coming and on pages 4&5 we have an in-depth look at the
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process. Moving inside, we have a superb feature with some incredible, space-saving living room renovation ideas. In the middle, we celebrate St. Patrick’s day with some traditional Irish recipes, and, on top of all these, we have a preview of The Many Saints of Newark, the best new music releases from old favourites and a look at the EFL Championship teams pushing for promotion this Spring. The clouds are clearing and there is light at the tunnel… Remember, Stay Safe, Stay Positive. Jonathan Wheatley Editor
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ack in August, the UK recorded a record-breaking heatwave. Therefore we can be hopeful of rivalling temperatures in 2021. So, in preparation, here are some perfect DIY garden ideas so you can make the most of celebrating the British Summer from your own home.
COOK OUTDOORS
If you want to capitalise on the warm weather this Summer, then give yourself a good excuse to cook outside, and treat yourself to a new barbecue, or, if you feel like getting hands-on, then check out how you can design a barbecue from scratch. Perhaps you would like to go a step further. In this case, look to build a whole outdoor kitchen so you can really make the garden the place to be. As well as increasing your living space, its openness provides the perfect opportunity for entertaining guests, and allows everyone to gather around whilst dinner is being prepared.
SNUGGLE UP IN THE DARK
A really stylish way to transform your garden is to install a fire pit. Through just a few easy steps, and a handful of materials, you can create a stunning visual display, which is equally as practical. On cool evenings a firepit can provide you with some much needed warmth, and add some colour to your garden. On top of this, they are the perfect crowd-pleaser. With just the addition of a few chairs, fire pits are great for socialising late into the night. They can also offer a great way of cooking food. For example, you can place a grill rack over the top in order to give your dinner the authentic taste of a campfire. And what’s more, the fire pit is the gift that keeps on giving, because it can be used throughout the year. Just grab some blankets, and experience its warmth into the winter months.
CREATING
YOUR OWN
SUMMER
PARADISE
SOAK UP THE RAYS
There is nothing more exciting about the Summer months than the prospect of hot weather
TAKE THE PARTY OUTSIDE
If you want to take the good times anywhere you go this summer, then why not create your own home bar? For example, if there is a rustic shed at the end of your garden which is going unused, then why not dust it down and revamp it into an industrial pub shed. Or, if you fancy going for a slightly more minimalist approach, then choose to extend a bar counter onto the outside of the kitchen. By merely switching to appropriate windows, this can transform your kitchen into a restaurant-like bar in seconds, and make it easy to transfer food and drink across, creating a link between your kitchen and patio. And if you fancy designing a bar that can follow you around the garden, then opt for a sturdy bar cart, and fill it with all the drinks of a fully-stocked bar, so that, wherever you are, the party is never far behind.
How many times have you basked in the summer heat, and wished you had a hot tub to be soaking in? Well this year, make this dream a reality! There are so many reasons why getting one would be a fruitful investment. For example, along with a fire pit, a hot tub is not restrictive to the summer season, so you can relax in one whether it’s sunny or snowing. They also add a very bold statement to any household. They’re great for entertaining guests, or if you’d prefer to use it privately, they can act as a personal oasis, whilst simultaneously boasting health benefits, such as de-stressing and muscle relaxation. And finally, soaking in a hot tub is a superb way to feel pampered, without going on holiday. Just lie back, turn on the jets, and enjoy your own private retreat
GO ALL OUT ON A SUMMER HOUSE
If you fancy an even bigger project, then why not splash out on a summer house? As well as providing a statement for your garden, summer houses are great places to detox f rom the stresses of everyday life. For instance, the sanctuary of a summer house offers ample opportunity to unwind with a good book, or even to get creative with arts and crafts. And if you need some peace and quiet f rom the bustle of your own house, then turn this space into your own home office, and say goodbye to being interrupted during all of your important meetings. More than anything though, a summer house gives you more options for entertaining, so that you can really take advantage of the warm weather.
How many times have you basked in the summer heat, and wished you had a hot tub to be soaking in?
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A MATTER OF
TIME The clocks go forward this month, but what does it all mean?
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hat started with a throwaway remark in 1784 has influenced our lives for more than 100 years. But although one of America’s Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin, observed on a visit to France that Parisiennes should be woken an hour earlier by cannons and church bells, the concept of Daylight Saving Time (DST) – or as it is more widely-known British Summer Time – did not gain traction until 1895 when a New Zealand scientist, George Vernon Hudson, proposed to his government that the clocks should go forward by two hours every summer. Although he was unsuccessful, an English builder, William Willett, began lobbying Parliament in 1907 to alter the clocks to create more hours of daylight in the
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summer. Although cynics sniped it was to allow Willett more time to play golf and ride out, he argued we were frittering away natural light by rising at the same time in the summer as in the darker days of winter. He advocated putting clocks forward of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) by 80 minutes (20 minutes at a time during April) and reversing it in similar stages throughout September. But it wasn’t until the spring of 1916, a year after his death, that Willett’s proposal was adopted - and then only by an hour – as wartime governments around Europe tried to cut fuel consumption and increase productivity. Incidentally, Willett is the greatgreat-grandfather of Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, who co-wrote the track Clocks for the group’s album, A Rush Of Blood To The Head. A nod to his ancestor, perhaps? Anyway, apart from a spell during, and immediately after, the second World War when they were brought forward two hours to avoid fuel shortages, that’s the way it stayed until 1968 when Britain spent three years in DST.
But fears around road safety prompted a return to the status quo, disappointing those who argued changing the clocks twice a year upset natural sleep rhythms which could ultimately lead to health problems. To say nothing of the shocks suffered by those who had forgotten to change and couldn’t work out what was going on. Our former European colleagues also tackled time in 2018, when the European Union commissioned a study which found 84 per cent of people in countries which had DST wanted it discontinued. It gave member states the option to continue in summer time by adjusting their clocks for the last time this month, while those opting for permanent winter time would turn back their clocks in October. For most of us, though, it all revolves around whether, for one day, we are gaining – or losing – an extra hour under the duvet. So, in this case, it means after 1am on Sunday March 28th, we spring forward from our beds, desperately hoping the other half remembered to adjust the central heating settings. The main advantage, of course, is that evenings gradually become lighter, promoting more activity
after work, which is obviously good for general health and the retail sector, which has long complained that darker, colder afternoons reduce footfall apart from around Christmas.
Nature starts to break out of its winter slumber to bring splashes of colour to the countryside
Roads also become safer. Figures show casualty rates peak at 8am and 10am and worsen at 3pm and 7pm during darker hours and deteriorating road conditions when cyclists – particularly children on their way home from school – are most at risk. There are also environmental benefits, as demand for electricity decreases in correlation with the increased hours of daylight as well as rising temperatures. Plus nature starts to break out of its winter slumber to bring splashes of colour to the countryside. Consequently, people generally feel happier and more energetic.
Employers’ organisations say there are lower sickness rates among their workers while instances of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as winter depression) drop significantly, while carb cravings are also lowered. And once the clocks go forward, the clock starts ticking down to the first of the Bank Holiday weekends, heralded by the four-day Easter blockbuster, followed by two more in May and another at the end of August. So, as you ponder the complexities of resetting the timer on the boiler count yourself fortunate. There are more than 2,000 clocks in the Houses of Parliament. And the time on your Smartphone updates automatically.
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NEED SOME INSPIRATION ON HOW TO RENOVATE AND TRANSFORM YOUR LIVING SPACE?
If you’re renovating your living room, and trying to change things up, and/or create more storage space, look no further for your inspiration than here
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asking in the peaceable kingdom that is your living space has never been so important. Whether it be a calming décor, an ocean of soft and fluffy comfort for your bare feet to walk through, or a crackling fireplace spitting happily away as you read a good novel, your living space should be a thing of beauty. Here are our ideas for how to get the best out of your living space.
HANGING ART.
Art is the gateway to the soul, as someone great surely once said. Grace your walls with art. And art is art – it doesn’t need to be by a world-renowned artist, just something you like which suits your tastes.
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Perhaps choose colours which match your desired décor of the entire room. Either way, art or photography can go a long way in giving your living space a much needed lift in character and mood.
RUGS. If you’re in the process of renovating your living space, rugs can serve a very good practical purpose as well as a decorative one. If you’ve recently moved some significant furniture to another position, for instance, this can leave unattractive indentations in the carpet, and a rug can discreetly solve this problem. Two birds, one stone. It’s fun to decide upon the right colour and design of your rug, too!
TV AND UNITS.
The size of the unit obviously is determined by your television, because it’s all about the widescreen high def. Right? Well, not always. It’s often about storage and décor. Perhaps you’re someone who doesn’t particularly care for an enormous TV in your living room. Either way, a TV unit is a fantastic way of creating precious space for your Sky box, DVD’s, Blu-rays, video games, books, ornaments, and many other things. Make it work for you.
STORAGE BOX SEATS.
One of the most wonderfully versatile pieces of furniture for the living space can be a foldable storage stool. It can provide a
Throw pillows can also be the perfect seasoning to chairs, and can help blend the chairs into the desired décor of the room
brilliant storage solution for a great many bits and bobs, but also act as a foot rest, or a full on seat. Pick the right colour and style, and you’ve got yourself a very welcome new member of the furniture family.
CHAIRS AND THROW PILLOWS.
Hanging chairs can make the difference between traditional and modern, if done right. Be thoughtful in your creative thinking, and the chairs you have in your living space can complete it in reliable ways. Throw pillows can also be the perfect seasoning to chairs, and can help blend the chairs into the desired décor of the room. Hanging chairs are a more modern option, which, depending on the style of your room, can be one of the most impressive things in it.
COFFEE TABLE.
The centre piece of many living spaces, believe it not, can be a coffee table. If it’s a large, marble, beautifully crafted coffee table, for example, it certainly has the power to completely transform the living space from a mere room to a beautiful entertaining space. They usually serve
great practical purpose too, acting as a kind of storage solution in themselves, both on top and underneath the table.
FIREPLACES.
The fireplace can be key to creating the focal point in your living room. It can enhance the modern feel to the space, or indeed complement the vintage style to the room. Fireplaces can get expensive, though, so be sure to pick the right one for you, in terms of style as well. Log burners can be ideal for the winter, whereas wall-mounted fireplaces can be more low maintenance. With many factors to consider, the choice is yours to make.
BOOK SHELVES.
Like the aforementioned hanging art possibility, lots and lots of books can be the finishing touch to a living space and add a touch of class. After all, reading by the fireplace – is there a more peaceful scene? Book shelves can solve many storage problems. With an entire wall dominated by beautiful, elegant and spacious book shelves, you’ve got yourself a mini library, which is when a library ladder would be in order to really give your living space a delightfully stylish finish.
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COOK UP A FEAST TO CELEBRATE ST PATRICK’S DAY St Patrick’s Day is on the 17th March, so what better time to look at some great recipes from the Emerald Isle
Ireland isn’t just about Guinness and Potatoes, we have scoured through the cookbooks to find some of the most comforting and tasty Irish recipes, perfect for celebrating St Paddy’s day at home this year.
FIFTEEN Ingredients 15 digestive biscuits 15 marshmallows 15 glacé cherries, cut in half about 200ml condensed milk 100g desiccated coconut, to coat Method Crush the digestive biscuits in a food processor or in a plastic bag with a rolling pin, then put them in a large mixing bowl. Chop each marshmallow into 4 pieces and add to the bowl with the cherries and 175ml condensed milk. Mix until the ingredients are well combined and you have a sticky mixture. If it’s too dry, add a splash more condensed milk.
Images for illustrative purposes only Recipes from www.bbcgoodfood.co.uk
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Sprinkle most of the coconut over a large piece of cling film (or foil). Tip the mixture onto the coconut and shape into a long sausage, about 30 x 5cm. Sprinkle more coconut over the top of it and wrap the cling film tightly around, twisting the ends together. Leave in the fridge to chill for 4-6 hrs, then cut into 15 slices and serve. Will keep in the fridge for up to 1 week wrapped in cling film.
IRISH STEW A classic, hearty and warming Irish stew, perfect for a cold Spring evening. Ingredients 3 middle necks of lamb (about 1.8kg/4lb), filleted and boned - you need to end up with about 950g/2lb 2oz pure meat 650g floury potatoes, such as King Edward 650g waxy potato, such as Desirée or Pentland Javelin 1kg carrots 2 onions ½ tsp fresh thyme leaves chopped fresh chives and parsley, to garnish For the stock bones from the lamb 1 large carrot, quartered 1 onion, quartered ½ celery stick, quartered 1 bay leaf 2 large sprigs of thyme a generous sprig of parsley 6 black peppercorns, lightly crushed
Images for illustrative purposes only Recipes from www.bbcgoodfood.co.uk
Method Make the stock. Put the lamb bones in a large heavy-based saucepan with the carrot, onion, celery, herbs, peppercorns and 1 tsp salt. Pour in 3 litres/5 ¼ pints water. Bring to the boil and simmer uncovered for 2 hours. Strain the stock through a fine sieve to remove bones and vegetables, then return to the pan. Boil until reduced to about 1.3 litres/2 ¼ pints. (You can make the stock the day before – keep it in a covered container in the fridge, or freeze it for up to 3 months.) Make the stew. Cut the lamb into large chunks. Peel the potatoes (keeping both types separate) and cut into pieces of similar size to the meat. Put the two different types in separate bowls of water to keep them white. Peel the carrots and cut into slightly smaller pieces. Slice the onions into thick rings. Put the lamb in a large, clean saucepan. Pour in the stock and bring to the boil, skimming off all the impurities from the surface. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Add the floury potatoes, carrots and onions. Season generously and simmer for a further 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the waxy potatoes and thyme. Simmer until the lamb is tender (15-20 minutes). Take off the heat, cover (don’t stir) and leave for 15 minutes. (You can make this up to 2 days ahead and keep in the fridge). Garnish and serve.
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GET A
HEAD-START
ON YOUR GARDEN It’s that time of the year, gardeners everywhere are getting prepped for what they hope will be an incredible year in their gardens
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t may still be cold outside, but, hopefully, the last of the year’s frosts has come and gone. There are certain seeds and bulbs you can now start to sow, both outside and inside, ready to move outside later on. If you get the timing just right, regardless of whether you have a greenhouse or not, or the size of your garden, you can have a bumper crop of veg and herbs alongside some beautiful flowers in your borders, but you need to put the work in now.
good quality compost and pick a few different varieties of tomatoes. Sow the seeds on the top of the seed trays, before sprinkling on a thin layer of compost. Give them a good water, before covering and leaving in a warm and sunny place. When the weather gets warmer, then transplant them into a large planter or grow bags with bamboo or trellis to hold them up.
HERBS
Another great group of plants, that when grown yourself at home adds so much to As opposed to shop-bought flowers ready your summer BBQs, are herbs. Basil, to plant, if you have grown oregano, and thyme your flowers from seeds and are three of the most bulbs, as well as the popular and you can There are certain excitement of watching start these great seeds and bulbs you them grow, they will plants off early. Sow can now start to sow, actually be hardier than the basil, oregano and both outside and shop-bought variety. thyme now in seed inside, ready to move planters with good outside later on For a little investment now quality compost and in seeds, if you’re savvy, you a propagator lid in a can then use the seeds warm place. The from the veg that grow for next years shoots should start to show within a week crops and likewise with the herbs. If you and when they do keep them moist until take a cutting towards the end of the they’re large enough to pot-on. When season, you can have your herb plants potted-on, put them in a warm, sunny ready-to-go next year too. spot in your garden or, even better, a greenhouse.
TOMATOES
Tomatoes are one of the best go-to veggies for your garden or greenhouse. Get an early start by sowing your seeds early in seed trays indoors. Start with some
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CHILLIES
Chilli peppers and sweet peppers perfectly compliment the tomatoes and herbs you already have growing and they are just as
If you get the timing just right you can have a bumper crop of veg and herbs alongside some beautiful flowers
simple to grow. Pick a few different varieties such as Burrito Chilli, Sweet Pepper and Cayenne, and sow the seeds similarly to the tomato plants. The roots go deeper in chilli plants, so plant each seed 1cm into the compost and then water, cover and keep in a very warm place. Once the plants are 2-3cm tall pot-on into individual containers somewhere warm and with lots of sunshine. Ideally, keep them in a greenhouse or lean-to with direct l Always use good quality compost when starting sunlight. your seeds to get incredible growth.
GARDENING TIPS
BULBS
l If you don’t have a lot of room for seed trays and Most of your Spring propagators, simply cover pots with cling film. bulbs should already l Always put pots with seeds in a well-lit and warm be in, however, there area to encourage growth. are a few more you can plant now. l When potting on, pull out the plant – root included Summer-flowering – using the leaves as if they break they will grow bulbs like Pineapple back, whereas a broken stem won’t. Lilies and other Lilies l Tomato plants grow like a jungle when bunched alongside your Gladioli together, so make sure you use bamboo or trellis to are prime to go into try to keep the space neat and tidy. the ground next. For Gladioli, soak the bulbs in water a day before planting and then plant the bulbs 2-6 inches deep, 5 inches apart in rows before covering again with soil. These will take between 70-90 days until they flower. For Lilies, plant the bulbs three times as deep as the height of the bulb and set pointy side up.
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THE MANY SAINTS
OF NEWARK – WHAT ARE WE
TO EXPECT?
On the cusp of the millennium in 1999, we were introduced to The Sopranos. Spanning six highly critically acclaimed seasons of ground-breaking TV, and leaving our screens in 2007 with almost 12million viewers tuning in for the final season’s finale. A story about New Jersey’s most famous fictional mob family, the upcoming film based on the TV series will act as a prequel to the series’ events, thus being set in the 60s and 70s during, and in the wake of, the Newark riots, which was one of many race riots of the time, killing 26 people. Films like The Godfather and Goodfellas romanticised the antihero in cinema, and The Sopranos was perhaps the first iconic TV show which carried on that tradition, putting the viewer in uneasy positions as we forever awkwardly albeit sympathetically root for the antiheros of the show. Shows like Sons of Anarchy, Breaking Bad and Mad Men followed in a similar theme,
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Just over 20 years later, and it’s back on the screen – the big screen. The Many Saints of Newark is due for release this year, after a COVIDcaused delay
exploring and glamorizing the darker complexities of human nature.
David is a masterful storyteller and we... are thrilled that he has decided to revisit, and enlarge, the Soprano universe in a feature film
David Chase, creator of The Sopranos and co-writer of The Many Saints of Newark, has already divulged that the storyline of the film centres on the 1967 Newark riots and racial tensions between the Italian-American and African-American communities. He said: “I was interested in Newark and life in Newark at that time. I used to go down there every Saturday night for dinner with my grandparents. But the thing that interested me most was Tony’s boyhood. I was interested in exploring that.”
New Line Cinema purchased the rights to produce the film along with HBO Films, and NLC chairman, Toby Emmerich, has said: “David is a masterful storyteller and we, along with our colleagues at HBO, are thrilled that he has decided to revisit, and enlarge, the Soprano universe in a feature film.” In the famous TV show, the Soprano family, racist and hypermasculine as they usually were, were frequently looking back on the plight of the Italian American’s place in society, whilst struggling with their lack of a sense of home in the US. We are surely to expect The Many Saints of Newark, then, to explore just how the family’s tough and bitter men and women came to be the way they were in the modern day. “[The film will be] set in the 60s and 70s during, and in the wake of, the Newark riots, which was one of many race riots of the time, killing 26 people.”
THE
BIG NAMES
BRINGING OUT
NEW MUSIC
As we enter March, the music keeps on coming, as we welcome new material from some of the biggest acts around the world
KINGS OF LEON
This year is sees Kings of Leon release new music. Back in January, the Tennessee quartet shared two new songs ‘Must Catch the Bandit’ and ‘Feel the Way You Do’, with further snippets released for two further tracks. With the exception of the aptly-titled song ‘Going Nowhere’, in 2020, this is the first new music that the band have dropped since their 2016 album ‘WALLS’. This album, which landed the No.1 spot on the Billboard 200, has much to live up to, so the group will hope for their new album ‘When You See Yourself’, to be equally successful, when it comes out on March 5th.
This is the first new music that the band have dropped since their 2016 album
EVANESCENCE
For the first time in a decade, Evanescence will be releasing new music, following up the self-titled 2011 offering. ‘The Bitter Truth’, will be available from March 26th, with a number of singles
already available to listen to. To mark the announcement of the upcoming record, the band released the song ‘Yeah right’, a hard rock number, offering insights into the band’s lengthy tenure in the music industry. Speaking to Rolling Stone, frontwoman Amy Lee spoke of the difficulty in writing music during lockdown, saying, ‘Even on the days that I don’t want to, I come out here and I go, ‘Let’s do this. Let’s finish the album.’’
STING
RINGO STARR
The former Beatles drummer will also release a new five-song album in March. The record, entitled ‘Zoom In’, was recorded between the months of April and October 2020, and will include contributions from Paul McCartney, Dave Grohl and Finneas. Starr has already dropped one song, ‘Here’s To The Nights’, which was available to listen to from December, and was worked on with songwriter Diane Warren.
Due to unforeseen manufacturing delays, the release of Sting’s forthcoming album ‘Duets’ will be released on March 19th. As the title suggests, the seventeen-track album will feature some big alreadyreleased collaborations, including with the likes of Eric Clapton, Shaggy, Annie Lennox, and Mary J. Blige. It will also feature one new song, entitled ‘September’, which Sting has recorded with the famed Italian singer, Zucchero. Speaking in September 2020, Sting spoke of the ‘amazing people’, who he had recorded music with, leading to the creation of this new star-studded album.
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THE GREEN SHOOTS OF PERSONAL GROWTH
Put some bounce into spring with a new hobby
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o here we are, spring already: the season of new birth, new growth … and new ideas. It’s an exciting time of the year, even more so if you’ve decided to broaden your horizons and embark on a new hobby. As the weather, hopefully, grows warmer and daylight gets longer there’s more chance to get outside to indulge newfound interests and put to use those rediscovered items which were bought with the prefix: “One day, I’ll…” Technology’s relentless advance brings information and advice to your fingertips, particularly helpful if your new smartphone also has a state-of-the-art camera, which has piqued an interest in photography. There are many online tutorials and workshops to help you develop your skills before advancing to that big digital SLR camera you’ve dreamt of for years. Similarly art, whether it be sketching or painting with watercolours or oils. Springtime, with its rapidly-improving light and emerging plant life, is a rich source of inspiration and the internet is awash with advice on how to get started, selecting your subjects and brushing up your techniques to get the best results.
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Painting, particularly capturing landscapes, might just encourage a feeling of well-being, of being at one with nature. In which case, a logical step forward would be to try Tai Chi, the traditional Chinese martial art with its sequences of slow, controlled movements which reduce stress, improve mood and sleep, and promote weight loss … just the thing to shed those Christmas pounds in anticipation of Easter chocolate. Again, there are many lessons online, but for the best grounding, join one of the many classes at sports centres, gyms or village halls so a qualified instructor can help you get the principles right before you go solo. Could there be anything more invigorating than callisthenics in the back garden in the early-morning sunshine? Well, how about standing thigh-deep in a swift-running stream trying to outwit a fighting-fit trout? Angling has long been one of Britain’s biggest participation sports, and while fly-fishing may be seen as elitist, it is anything but. Fairly accessible, relatively inexpensive and incredibly therapeutic, there are lessons online but for the best experience – and when lockdown restrictions are
It’s an exciting time of the year, even more so if you’ve decided to broaden your horizons and embark on a new hobby eased – enrol for a day-long lesson at venues such as Anglian Water’s recognised fisheries at Grafham, Pitsford, and Rutland waters, or Ravensthorpe Reservoir, and pretty soon you’ll be hooked (sorry). If you become proficient, you can always cook your catch. Barbeque cooking is an art-form in itself and something to explore beyond chargrilling the whatsits out of a forlorn sausage on a balmy summer evening. Again, internet tutorials – plus recipes – abound, while the same applies if you fancy more ambitious and creative continental cooking. A hobby where you can eat your efforts? Can’t be bad!
REACHING
FOR THE
POT OF
GOLD The race for the Premier League is entering the finishing straight
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he English Premier League is, on the surface, the land of milk and honey, a footballing Utopia where the streets are paved with 24-carat gold bricks and the super-rich chatter idly of multi million-pound contracts and eyewatering sponsorship deals. But, as with most elitist societies, there are fat cats lounging at the top table with the wannabes scrambling around, snapping up the hand-me-downs and dining off scraps. And then there are those huddled outside, noses firmly pressed against the window, waiting for their membership of this lucrative club to be rubber-stamped so they too can bask in the limelight of being one of the chosen few. Unfortunately, for those outsiders, the path from the threshold to the cosiness of the inner sanctum is littered with broken dreams and, more often than not, severely-depleted bank accounts. Norwich City know this more than most. In the 29 seasons of the Premier League, they have had five separate spells in the top flight, none lasting more than three
seasons. And yet, once again, they are perched among the front-runners trying to escape the Sky Bet Championship for the Promised Land of the Premier League.
As the season enters the final quarter, it’s all about momentum and consistency
Their last attempt at gaining a toehold on football’s Everest came with a longanticipated relegation in May last year, but crucially, unlike many of their doomed predecessors, they managed to keep hold of the majority of their highlyrated younger players.
quarter, it’s all about momentum and consistency – and most of their rivals have shown anything but. Watford and Bournemouth squandered points around the middle of the campaign and lost ground, with Swansea, who squeezed into the playoffs last season, emerging as contenders from a rather congested pack. However, it is Brentford, another of last season’s bridesmaids, who continue to take the eye in a leading group otherwise dominated by clubs who have previously reached for the Holy Grail and been found wanting.
And with the arrival of the well-regarded Oliver Skipp on a season-long loan from Tottenham, they have regrouped, shown great resilience and now look a solid bet to bounce straight back, if not as champions then in the other automatic promotion spot.
The Bees, cruelly denied in the playoffs last season, continued to thrive despite subsequently losing key players Ollie Watkins and Said Benrahma, and their run to the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup hinted at greater things, thanks to the arrival of Ivan Toney from Peterborough and the continued potency of Sergi Canos and Bryan Mbeumo.
Who accompanies them, though, is not so obvious. As the season enters the final
Perhaps there will be no sting in the tale this year.
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Grantchester Rise, Burwell
£154,500
An updated and improved 2 double bedroom 2 storey maisonette forming part of an established cluster of similar properties, located within a quiet cul-de-sac on the outskirts of the village. Having been recently renovated by the current owner, this property consists of light and bright freshly decorated rooms to include a private entrance with stairs to the first floor where you will find a spacious L-shaped living/dining room, kitchen and stairs to the second floor leading to 2 double bedrooms and a bathroom. Complete with own garden and shingled seating area, communal parking arrangements and 2 external storage sheds. Realistically priced, this property makes an ideal first time or investment purchase. Leasehold – Remaining lease is approximately 79 years. EPC (D)
Ash Grove, Burwell
£200,000
A quite superb opportunity to purchase a greatly improved end of terrace bungalow tucked away within this modern and attractive complex which is situated conveniently for Burwell’s local amenities and thriving community. Located in a courtyard style arrangement of beautifully maintained gardens and benefits from wellproportioned, well-presented and tastefully decorated accommodation and adjacent parking with easy access to the complex facilities. Accommodation comprises an entrance hall, living/dining room, conservatory, a re-fitted integrated kitchen with fitted appliances, two bedrooms and a re-fitted shower room. Furthermore the property boasts a delightful, well maintained private low maintenance rear garden with garden shed (with power and light connected) and useful side access. Benefits include warden control alert assistance facilities throughout the property, double glazing and replacement Economy 7 night storage heating.The property is leasehold and is held on a 99 year lease from 1991. In addition, there is an age restriction of 55 years is in place for residents. EPC (D)
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Factory Road, Burwell
£290,000
A rare opportunity to purchase an established family home set within this semi-rural location and a short walk of Wicken Fen nature reserve, with some fabulous gardens to rear and lovely views to front overlooking farmland. This extended property offers surprisingly spacious accommodation and boasts living room with open fireplace, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, bathroom and three bedrooms. Externally the property offers superb landscaped gardens with a lovely mix of mature plants and trees and split into various areas including patio area with the remainder offering some delightful borders, vegetable patch, brick built pizza oven, useful outhouse and further hard standing. EPC (D).
Myrtle Drive, Burwell
£319,995
A modern end of terrace, family townhouse nestling within a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of this popular village, close to all the village shops and amenities and with the rarity of a detached garage to side. Accommodation, arranged over three floors, in brief comprises entrance hall, cloakroom, kitchen, living room, dining area, three bedrooms (en-suite and a range of built in wardrobes to master) and a family bathroom. Benefitting from a south facing and fully enclosed rear garden with access to garage and additional off-road parking for several vehicles. Viewing recommended. EPC (C)
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Felsham Chase, Burwell
£325,000
A rather lovely DETACHED three bedroom house, nestling amidst a cluster of similar homes and forming part of a popular and centrally positioned development, located within striking distance of Burwell’s many shops and amenities. Beautifully presented and looked after by the current owner with improvements and upgrades over recent years to include new fitted double glazing, replacement boiler and a newly blocked paved driveway. Accommodation comprises an entrance porch, cloakroom, kitchen, dining room and a very light and bright bay windowed sitting room. With three first floor bedrooms (all with fitted wardrobes, re-fitted en-suite shower room to master and a bathroom. Complete with a delightfully tended to South/West facing rear garden, plenty of off road parking and single garage. EPC (C).
Parsonage Lane, Burwell
£350,000
A rare opportunity to purchase an architect designed, extended and surprisingly spacious character home that has been lovingly owned by the same family for 45 years, proudly standing upon an elevated position within the heart of the village centre. This property boasts some stunning, deceptive and well thought out rooms throughout to include a large entrance hall, cloakroom, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, dining/garden room and an office. Complete with three first floor bedrooms and a four piece family bathroom. Externally offering an enclosed, landscaped rear garden, off road driveway parking and garage. Offered for sale with the distinct advantage of no upward chain. ***Agents Notes – the property does have the added advantage of solar panels attached to the roof. These are held on a 25 year contract through a 3rd party from 2012.*** EPC (B).
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Dalzells Lane, Burwell
£375,000
A unique detached property positioned right in the village centre comprising flexible accommodation in excess of 2100 Sq Ft and offered for sale with no upward chain. Offering a huge amount of scope for further improvement this property boasts some versatile and spacious rooms throughout. Consisting to the ground floor a large entrance hallway, open plan sitting room / kitchen / dining room, WC and shower room, 2 bedrooms / office / family room or play room. With a large landing/ reception area, 5 principal bedrooms, ensuite and family bathroom to the first floor. Externally the property is enclosed by a 5 bar gate allowing off road parking for at least 2 vehicles or a courtyard style front garden. No upward chain. EPC: F.
Burling Way, Burwell
£385,000
A stylish, recently redecorated and tastefully presented modern Townhouse forming part of a recently constructed residential development on the outskirts of Burwell allowing for excellent access to Cambridge. Built by Hopkins Homes in just 2018 this spacious property comprises flexible and versatile living accommodation arranged over three floors. The immaculate rooms include to the ground floor a large entrance hallway, cloakroom, access to the integral garage, utility room and study/potential bedroom 4. With a spacious and well equipped kitchen/dining room with double doors opening through to a light and bright sitting room on the first floor and 3 good size bedrooms (ensuite and fitted wardrobes to the master bedroom) and a family bathroom to the top floor.
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Southwell Drive, Trumpington, Cambridge
£850,000
Morris Armitage are now in receipt of an offer for the sum of £840,000. Anyone wishing to place an offer on this property should contact Morris Armitage before exchange of contracts. Morris Armitage are delighted to offer for sale this substantial and recently constructed detached townhouse with far reaching views across open land, located within moments of Addenbrookes Hospital and easy access to the M11 and Cambridge City Centre. Arranged over three floors, the property offers accommodation to include entrance hall, cloakroom and an open plan kitchen/diner. To the first floor is the sitting room with open views from the terrace, a sitting room, three bedrooms and the family bathroom. To the second/top floor is are two further bedrooms, both of which have ensuite facilities, dressing areas and terrace respectively. Externally, the property boasts an integral garage with driveway to front and a fully enclosed rear garden. **No onward chain*** Viewing at the earliest opportunity is strongly recommended.
Elfleda Road, Cambridge
£600,000
Morris Armitage are delighted to offer for sale this spacious and versatile semi-detached family home located within walking distance of the city centre and moments from a regular bus service and schooling. Easily accessible to Newmarket Road Retail Park with an array of shops, Grafton Centre, eateries and the A14/M11. Scope to extend to the side subject to planning which the owners previously have sought (15/0192/FUL). Arranged over three floors, accommodation comprises entrance hall with porch, an open plan lounge/diner, conservatory, WC, kitchen/breakfast room and a bedroom/study. To the first floor are three bedrooms and a family bathroom and to the second floor are two further useful spaces which are used as bedrooms. Externally is a driveway to the front of the house with ample space for several vehicles. To the rear is a fully enclosed and well stocked rear garden with established trees and plantings. To view, please call and ask for Jordan Smith.
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Wadloes Road, Cambridge
£500,000
***No Chain*** Morris Armitage are delighted to offer for sale this cleverly extended, semi-detached family home within walking distance to Cambridge City Centre, offering easy access to Addenbrookes Hospital and A14. We have been advised by our client that the property fulfills licensed HMO standards subject to application. This property allows flexible accommodation to include entrance porch, lounge, two ground floor bedrooms, ground floor shower room, kitchen and a kitchen/diner. To the first floor there are four well proportioned bedrooms, W/C and two shower rooms. Complete with gas fired central heating and double glazing throughout. Externally the property enjoys a block paved rear garden with space for a shed. To book for a viewing, please call and ask for Jordan Smith.
Old School Lane, Milton, Cambridge
£375,000
**No Chain** Morris Armitage are delighted to offer for sale this opportunity to purchase and renovate this semi-detached family home requiring modernisation located within the highly sought-after village of Milton and moments from Milton Country Park. Easily accessible to Cambridge North Railway Station, Cambridge Science Park, Cambridge Business Park and the A14/M11 and A10. Accommodation in brief comprises entrance porch with ground floor W/C, hallway, open plan lounge/diner with lean-to attached, kitchen, three bedrooms, family shower room and separate W/C. Complete with gas central heating and double glazing throughout. Externally the property benefits from an attractive and fully enclosed generous sized garden, summerhouse, shed and a garage with driveway to the front with ample space for three vehicles. No onward chain and ready for immediate occupation. Viewing is strongly recommended. To view, please call and ask for Jordan Smith.
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Meadowlands Road, Cambridge
£220,000
Morris Armitage are delighted to offer for sale a rare opportunity to purchase a duplex maisonette, located within a short cycle ride to the city centre and close to a regular bus service. Easily accessible to Addenbookes Hospital A14/M11 and walking distance to a superstore. Accommodation in brief comprises entrance hall, lounge/diner open to the kitchen, a generous sized double bedroom and a family bathroom. Double glazing throughout. External the property benefits from a fully enclosed front garden with ample space for table and chairs and to the rear of the property is the parking area with an allocated parking position. Viewing is strongly recommended. To view, please call and ask for Jordan Smith.
Turpyn Court, Cambridge
£310,000
*No Onward Chain* Morris Armitage are delighted to offer for sale an opportunity to purchase and renovate this terraced family home requiring modernisation, located to the North of the City and within a short cycle ride from Cambridge Science/Business Park, guided bus route, Cambridge North Rail Station, local schooling and a range of amenities. Easily accessible to the A14/M11 and the Cambridge city centre. Accommodation in brief comprises entrance hall, W.C, open plan lounge/diner, kitchen with space for a table and access to the lean-to area with storage cupboards. To the first floor are three bedroom and a four piece family bathroom. Predominantly double glazed and a gas combination boiler and electric heating to several rooms. Externally the property benefits from a low maintenance and paved rear garden with timber workshop, timber storage shed and double gates enabling parking for a large vehicle. No Onward Chain. Viewing is strongly recommended. To view, please call 01223 462 013 and ask for Jordan Smith.
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Mortlock Gardens, Abington, Cambridge
£300,000
Morris Armitage are delighted to offer for sale this cleverly extended and beautifully presented terraced property located within the highly sought after and well served village of Great Abington. Easily accessible to Addenbrookes Hospital, Babraham Research Campus, Granta Park and A11/M11. Having undergone improvements by the current owners, this property offers accommodation to include entrance porch, lounge, open plan ‘Shaker’ style kitchen/diner with vaulted ceiling, two double bedrooms and a refitted modern bathroom. Complete with double glazing throughout and electric heating. Externally the property benefits from a driveway to the front of the house and a fully landscaped rear garden with patio seating area and lawn. To the rear of the property is a garage en-bloc with additional parking space. Viewing is highly recommended. To view, please call and ask for Jordan Smith.
Boxworth End, Swavesey, Cambridge
£179,995
Morris Armitage are delighted to offer for sale this greatly improved and superbly presented ground floor maisonette, located within and established development to the North West of Cambridge. Easily accessible to A14/M11, Cambridge, Huntingdon, Swavesey Village College and easy reach of a range of local amenities at Swavesey and Bar Hill. Benefiting from a modern and contemporary feel with all works completed to a high standard, accommodation comprises entrance hall, lounge with French doors to the garden, refitted kitchen/diner, a double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and a refitted bathroom suite. Double glazing throughout and electric heating. Externally the property benefits from a fully enclosed, low maintenance courtyard garden with two sheds and an allocated parking position. Ideal for first time buyers or investors alike, viewing is strongly recommended at the earliest opportunity. To view, please call and ask for Jordan Smith.
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Wade Wright Court, Downham Market
£98,500
A first floor apartment within this purpose built retirement development brought to the Town by specialist builders, McCarthy & Stone. Located within a stones throw from the town centre and train station, there are around 71 privately owned dwellings in total each benefitting from a communal relaxation and event areas, established and maintained gardens and both parking area and visitor accommodation. The minimum age to become an occupier is set at 60 although a second occupier can be aged 55. The whole package provides a very comfortable, friendly environment in which to retire in and enjoy whilst still remaining completely independent. Leasehold charges and maintenance fees apply.
London Road, Downham Market
£125,000
A brand new and beautifully presented, ground floor studio apartment ready for immediate occupation in a superb, convenient location with walking distance of the town centre. This spacious luxury studio apartment is ready to move into having been fully furbished in a beautiful contemporary style. Quite literally, all you will need to finish the apartment off would be some crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils and some bed linen.
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Fairfield Road, Downham Market
£175,000
*No Onward Chain* First time buyer and investors…..A 3 bedroom end-terrace property which has been under the same ownership for many years. Having been used as a family home and more recently as a successful rental property. The property itself deceiving level of internal space enjoying a lounge and separate dining room both measuring 12’ and a well fitted kitchen along with a garden room. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms, the master of which measures over 16’ in length and a family bathroom. Externally there is a low maintenance courtyard garden. Located near the train station on the King’s Lynn to London Kings Cross line and also the town centre and its range of amenities.
Collingwood Road, Downham Market
£182,280
A 2 bedroom bungalow ideally located for easy access to the town and local amenities. This is one of the few bungalows built by renowned builders Bennett Homes which includes a very attractive carrstone facing, providing the property with an extra level of character. Internally, there is a front sitting room extending to 16ft in length, a kitchen/breakfast room extending to almost 13’ and an additional conservatory to the rear. Externally, there is a pleasant rear garden and to the front of the property it benefits from its own private driveway and garage. The property has been kept clean and tidy and has had some updating carried out since its original build (including uPVC double glazing), viewing is highly recommended.
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Parsley Way, Downham Market
£200,000
Enjoying field views to the rear is this 3 bedroomed town house set over 3 floors. On the ground floor it has a fully fitted kitchen/diner with a floor to ceiling window which overlooks the rear garden. The first floor has a lounge to the front with ‘Juliet’ style balcony along with a cloakroom and the 3rd bedroom. The top floor has the master bedroom and en-suite along with another double bedrooms and the family bathroom. Externally, it has a brick weave driveway which leads to the integral garage (currently used as two separate areas). The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn enclosed by fencing. Located with good access to the town centre and also on the main rail line from King’s Lynn to London Kings Cross.
Snowdrop Grove, Downham Market
£220,000
A rare example of these superbly constructed, 3 bedroom properties that enjoy both garages and generous gardens. Positioned within a cul-de-sac and located on the outskirts of Town, the property has been well cared for and maintained and offers a generous level of accommodation combined with a modern internal finish. There is a generously proportioned main entrance hall downstairs which leads through to an ‘L-shape’ 17ft lounge/dining room. This has double doors opening directly onto the rear garden and patio. The kitchen is finished with high gloss units and extends to over 17ft in size and there is also a downstairs cloakroom. Upstairs, the bathrooms are finished to the same high standard and there are 3 well proportioned bedrooms with an en-suite shower to the Master. Attractive in its appearance, there is parking and garage to the side along with a rear garden that provides a surprising level of privacy for such a modern property. Early viewing is recommended.
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Grimshoe Road, Downham Market
£220,000
This semi detached property is a fantastic example of a 3 bedroom modern house. Built by renowned and award winning builders Bennett Homes. The property has been lovingly maintained by the current owner and has the benefits of a well fitted kitchen/ diner which is over 17ft and a lounge measuring 15ft. The property also has a conservatory overlooking the rear garden and a door leading into the newly created utility room (previously the rear of the garage). The space continues upstairs with 3 well proportioned bedrooms and a shower room. Externally there is an enclosed rear garden which is mainly laid to lawn with a summer house inset. Located with good access to the town centre and also the train station on the main Kings Lynn to London Kings cross line.
Oakfield Close, Downham Market
£288,995
A detached house located near to the London road area of Downham Market which has been carefully improved and also extended by the current owners. This has resulted in an individual and deceptively spacious home being created which is hard to find fault with. Inside, there is a large entrance hall with built in storage and this continues down to a generous, light kitchen that measures more than 16ft. Next to this is the lounge which extends to over 17ft and there is then a separate dining room enclosed by double doors. The downstairs cloakroom has been refurbished and upstairs, there are 3 well-proportioned bedrooms. The Master bedroom has a fantastic, contemporary en-suite and the main bathroom follows the same style with a freestanding bath and twin sinks being present. Outside, the plot provides for plentiful levels of private parking along with a garden that produces privacy and recreational space. Set within this established cul-de-sac and ideally located for fast access to the Town and amenities, the property must be viewed to be fully appreciated.
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The Street, Snailwell, Newmarket
£795,000
A superb, modern and greatly improved detached family home delightfully set within this picturesque village, enjoying magnificent gardens around 1.5 acres with a river frontage and a useful range of outbuildings and stables. Snailwell is a small village only a few miles from Newmarket and offers easy access to Ely, Cambridge and many of the regions principal traffic routes. Life in the village always seems to be enjoyed. Meadowlands is an impressive home which has been fully updated and cleverly extended by the current owners. The property has also been tastefully decorated and finished to a high standard throughout with a comprehensive program of improvements.
Brewers Lane, Newmarket
£580,000
A superb and immaculately presented modern end-terrace family townhouse perfectly positioned at the end of this newly constructed development and located within walking distance of all local amenities. Incredibly deceptive (approx 2000 sq ft), this substantial property offers impressive accommodation and enjoys some sizeable rooms arranged over four floors. Finished to a high standard and boasting featured balcony and roof top terrace, this property offers a generous size entrance hall, cloakroom, fabulous kitchen/dining room with bi-fold doors, sitting room with bi-fold doors and balcony, four principal double bedrooms with two en-suites (master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and roof top terrace ) and a family bathroom. Externally the property offers delightful and fully landscaped rear garden with artificial turf and useful side garden/access with outside timber shed, integral garage and additional parking facilities. EPC (B).
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DARWIN PLACE, NEWMARKET
£429,995
An attractive detached family home standing on the ever sought after South side of the Town Centre with catchment to the highly regarded Ditton Lodge Primary School and located only moments from the Train Station, High Street and Tattersalls. This extended property boasts well planned accommodation comprising an entrance porch, entrance hall, living/dining room, re-fitted kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, four good size bedrooms and two re-fitted family bathrooms. Complete with an integral garage, good size paved frontage and fully enclosed, established rear garden. Early viewing is essential. EPC (D).
PARK LANE, NEWMARKET
£425,000
An imposing Grade II listed townhouse, offered for sale with the distinct advantage of no onward chain and conveniently located footsteps from the town centre with views overlooking St Mary’s Church. Boasting spacious and characterful accommodation comprising a front to rear entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, large kitchen/breakfast room, study and cloakroom to the ground floor. Complete with six bedrooms over the first and second floors (with en-suite to the master bedroom) and a main bathroom. Externally the property enjoys a walled courtyard garden with gated access. Rarely available in this location – viewing is essential. EPC (N/A).
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Edinburgh Road, Newmarket
£375,000
An individually built detached family home set on sought after corner plot and located in a highly regarded residential area. The property offers substantial accommodation with much potential and provides generous size rooms throughout. Comprising an entrance hall, open plan living/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, utility, cloakroom, four bedrooms and a family bathroom. Benefiting from gas heating and double glazing throughout. Externally the property boasts a delightful and fully enclosed South facing rear garden, boasting mature plants, block paved driveway and garage. SUPERB FAMILY HOME, OFFERED FOR SALE WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN AND VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. EPC (D).
St. Philips Road, Newmarket
£360,000
A recently constructed and beautifully presented detached family home set on the outskirts of the town centre and enjoying some fabulous gardens to the rear. The property offers open plan accommodation to the ground floor comprising a superb kitchen/dining room with integrated appliances, sitting room with bi-fold doors leading to the rear garden and cloakroom/utility. First floor accommodation boasts three bedrooms (with en-suite to the master bedroom) plus a three piece family bathroom. Complete with a car port to the front and sizeable, fully enclosed rear garden with paved patio area and Summerhouse with further seating area to the front. An opportunity not to be missed. EPC (C).
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Barry Lynham Drive, Newmarket
£345,000
A recently improved modern detached family home set within this popular and highly regarded development and positioned on the outskirts of the town centre. Well presented and tastefully decorated, this property offers accommodation to include an entrance porch, entrance hall, re-fitted kitchen, living room with solid wood floor, sitting room/dining room, three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally the property offers a pleasant and fully enclosed rear garden providing a good degree of privacy, with artificial turf plus a garage with two allocated parking spaces. Superb family home and viewing is highly recommended. EPC (D).
Corsican Pine Close, Newmarket
£279,000
A modern and extended semi-detached family home set within this select development on the edge of town centre an available for immediate occupation. Accommodation comprises an entrance porch, living room, a superb knocked through kitchen/diner, study area/garden room, three bedrooms (en-suite shower to master) and a bathroom. Externally the property offers a fully enclosed garden and garage with additional parking. Offered for sale with the distinct advantage of no upward chain. EPC (D).
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