London Property South January 2019 by TypeStart Ltd

LONDON PROPERTY

HOUSE & HOME

JANUARY 2019

NEWYEAR NEWHOME

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LOOKING FORWARD Plenty of optimism

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A unique loft style apartment.

Mountford Mansions, London SW11 • 1,270 sq ft of living space including a large reception room • Vaulted ceilings adding a feeling of lightness and brightness • Residents also have access to the roof terrace Kingsway Square is located within moments of the open space of Battersea Park and a short walk from Queenstown Road and Battersea Park stations, allowing easy access to Waterloo and Victoria respectively. All times and distances are approximate.

Your sales expert, Matt Smith looks forward to helping you. matt.smith@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5936 07825 402464

knightfrank.co.uk Guide price £1,350,000 Leasehold: approximately 112 years remaining

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Recently sold homes.

Clapham North Side, SW4 A charming one bedroom apartment with a balcony and views of Clapham Common. Guide price £535,000

Elms Crescent, Clapham SW4

Broadhinton Road, Clapham SW4 A generous end of terrace five bedroom house, with off street parking and ample entertaining space, located in the heart of Clapham Old Town. Guide price £1,800,000

A period home requiring modernisation, located in the heart of Abbeville Village. Guide price £1,250,000

Chelsham Road, Clapham SW4 An imposing, five bedroom Victorian terrace house close to Clapham Old Town. Guide price £1,500,000

Bicycle Mews, Clapham SW4 A bright apartment with a roof terrace, set in a modern development in the heart of Clapham. Guide price £625,000

Trouville Road, Clapham SW4 A handsome link detached house with off street parking and a south facing garden, set on a sought after road in Abbeville Village. Guide price £2,395,000

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Inside

JANUARY 2019

102 NEWS & VIEWS 10 Home Front. Jenny Knight highlights the dangers of air pollution on our streets 11 The Word. Sam Sproston considers selling in a difficult market 18 Heads-up. Support for the homeless in London, Tooting history protected and builders beware! 11 Word on the Street. The London property market – what lies ahead in 2019? 20 Secret Agent. Jack Gravestock of Knight Frank Clapham revealed 50 Money Matters. It might be a good time to change to a fixed rate mortgage, suggests Duncan Farmer 40 What’s On – the best things to do around SOUTH 89 Diary of an Estate Agent. Jane Robathan of Roy Brooks

HOME 8

SOUTH Loves. Our wish list

24 The Trend. Lush plush 25 So SOUTH. Candle light for winter days

26 Pick of the Paperbacks. Six of the best 30 Growing Concerns. Gardening and gardens

ON THE MARKET 10 VIP Property. An artist’s warehouse home in Forest Hill 10 Home with History. Formula 1 driver Bruce McLaren’s former Surrey home 52 South West London. The perfect family home in the Coombe Estate, a stunning garden flat in Clapham Old Town and a spacious family house in Norbury 22 Home Compare. New year, new homes 33 EXCLUSIVE. Three properties set to impress 41 NEW HOMES. John East Director KFH Land and

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34 New Homes sees ongoing demand for new homes 55 Robert Holmes Wimbledon. Two elegant newly-built homes in a prime location

59 Robert Holmes Coombe. Snapped up – a sale on idyllic Ham Common 68 South West London. Flexible living space in Battersea and a prime residential property in Putney 80 Sales Talk. Sell my Homes’ market overview 88 South East London. Two substantial homes in Dulwich and Herne Hill 90 Luxe Lettings. Impressive family lets in Herne Hill and Battersea 91 Lettings. Two apartments in Battersea and Herne Hill and spacious houses in Putney and SW2 92 Super Prime Let. An eight bedroom house on the edge of Wimbledon Common

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COUNTRY 94 A unique Grade II listed house in an idyllic countryside setting 96 A place for entertaining in a desirable East Northamptonshire village 98 An historic home in the Surrey countryside and an Edwardian detached house in a prime Cambridge road 100 A fine new development in West Sussex 102 A stone cottage over three floors in a Northamptonshire village 104 The perfect modern commuter home in West Sussex 106 Splendid gardens around a significant detached house in Kettering 107 A handsome Edwardian home in Saffron Walden

FINALLY 113 Last Word. Bella Tellwright, Office Head Knight Frank Esher, has the final say

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SOUTH LOVES... SEEIT. SHOPIT. DOIT. DELICIOUS DIOR Spanning from 1947 to the present, this much anticipated exhibition traces the history and impact of one of the 20th century’s most influential couturiers, explores the enduring influence of the fashion house and Dior’s relationship with Britain. Begins February 2. Booking now! www.vam.co.uk

INGLOWINGCOLOUR Pantone has revealed its colour of the year for 2019 – Living Coral. It’s a vibrant shade of golden orange which is meant to reflect the “innate need for optimism and joyful pursuits” as a response to social media and digital technology and relates to the importance of coral reefs in our environment. Ligne Roset’s Toa armchair shapes up to the shade challenge. From £2,273. www.ligne-roset.com

FROND FEELINGS A tactile, dramatic and decadent pendant light – the Glorious Gloria Feather Pendant has super soft feathers which contrast in texture with the gold powder-coated brass frame and central ball chains. £565. www.frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk

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Liberate your library! This simple structure is made from iron rods of different diameters joined together at irregular intervals to create a very original, yet practical, bookcase. Available as a free-standing unit or a wall hung one in two different finishes – burnished bronze or titanium –and glass shelves in either bronze or green. Mogg Metrica Bookcase, £730.

Born in Sweden celebrates the Swedish lifestyle in distinctive, functional designs for the home. Their stylish indoor watering can brings a splash of glamour to the pot plant watering ritual and is designed to be seen. The rubber hose sticks to the stainless steel can with an adjoining magnet. £60.

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t is claimed that thousands of Londoners die prematurely each year as a result of long-term exposure to air pollution – while 438 schools in the capital are in areas exceeding legal air quality levels. Already we have a £10 toxicity charge for London’s most polluting cars which is added to the congestion charge, meaning that these drivers have to pay £21.50 per day to drive within the zone. Now Khan plans to expand the ultra-low emission zone up to the area within the north and south circular roads by next year, which will mean many poorer people with older vehicles will not be able to afford to drive in London anymore. Whether this plan is fair or not it focuses the mind on pollution, and that includes the minds of the home buyers. Houses on major roads are becoming less attractive, while many of the hundreds of people who move out of London each year cite open spaces and cleaner air as one of their objectives. Surprisingly it is not only cars, lorries and planes that cause air pollution, but also the construction industry. Builders have also been cleaning up their acts. Instead of using wrecking balls to crash through old buildings, it is now more common to use machinery that nibbles away at the concrete to reduce dust. Trees and shrubs are all important in improving air quality, so a home next to a park or common, or even one on a tree-lined street will supply better air quality than a home within an urban jungle. Planners, architects and builders can still do more to help the people who move into new homes to breath happy. Living walls of planted roofs or walls help to refresh the air and catch pollutants. Any available roof space can be used to create natural habitats so that plants can lead the fight against bad air. Mechanical air filtering and heat recovery systems also help, allowing stale air to be extracted from homes and fresher, cleaned-up external air brought up. Home buyers can also help. Check if a development has a secure bike store and an air filtration system – for example the new development at Camberwell on the Green by Frasers Property – and do your bit for the environment by trying to combat pollution.

familiar site in Kingston’s town centre, the tumbling red phone boxes, titled Out of Order, were the work of the sculptor and installation artist David Mach. His two bedroom home and studio with its high ceilings and a openplan ground floor flooded with light from huge windows (ideal work space for him) is in a converted warehouse in Havelock Walk, Forest Hill. There’s also a pantry, currently soundproofed as a music room housing Mach’s drum kit. ‘Housemates’ include several Victorian printing presses and Spike (a huge Cheetah fashioned from wire coat hangers). Born in Fife, the artist is going back to Scotland and his home of the past 15 years is on the market for £2.4m through Warehouse Home mywarehousehome. com

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With Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London’s plan to outlaw older more polluting cars from our city’s streets, the dangers of air pollution are become more well known, says Jenny Knight

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HOME FRONT

HOMEWITHHISTORY The former home of Formula 1 racing driver Bruce McLaren is on the market through Savills Weybridge. Bruce McLaren was New Zealand born and the youngest driver to win an international Grand Prix. He had studied engineering and began designing racing cars in the 60s. The McLaren Formula 1 Team was founded when he formed McLaren Racing in 1963. The world renowned McLaren Group has been a pioneer and innovator in the competitive world of Formula 1 for over 50 years. McLaren was killed in an accident while testing a car on the Goodwood track. The house in Kelvedon Avenue was built by the McLaren family in the late 60s. It’s an elegant family home, set over 2,964 sq ft, with six bedrooms set in generous and mature grounds which wrap around the property, situated in the exclusive Burwood Park private estate on the outskirts of Walton-OnThames. Kelvedon Avenue, Burwood Park, Walton-upon-Thames, guide price £1.95m, Savills Weybridge 01932 838000

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OUTOF TOWNBUY...

THE WORD Sam Sproston, Partner and Oﬃce Head at Knight Frank Wandsworth, considers selling in a diﬃcult market

oday is the 12th of December 2018. As I write this, Teresa May has this morning announced that she is, on top of everything else, now battling a leadership contest. Brexit is the word on everyone’s lips and the amount of negativity in the air around politics and property is palpable. There is an assumption amongst many that it must be an impossible task attempting to sell property now and especially in December. I receive calls from potential new clients, other agents’ clients and of course my clients every day and a lot of them are sceptical about the outlook. But there is plenty to be optimistic about. The first is that, unlike Mrs May, a vendor only needs to find one person to agree with and move forward. There is absolutely no doubt that it is harder to trade. Selling is now taking longer, solicitors are being super cautious too and that means deals are taking longer to exchange. However we are trading well, especially under the circumstances. In fact we are currently 30% better off than we were at this point last year. We have more buyers looking now than at this point last year too. So how are we doing it? Last week we exchanged on something that we launched in April. I had told the client at the outset that it might take 9 months to sell, it took 8. It used up all their reserves of patience and went through a few very lean spells with viewings, however our advice

£1,495,000 A characterful Victorian semi-detached home in a quiet residential road one quarter of a mile from Weybridge mainline station, with a mature garden that wraps round the house, is a commuters’ dream. The house has been improved and restored in recent years and offers five bedrooms over three floors. A gravelled carriage drive leads up to the house which is set back from the private road. The front door opens to the entrance vestibule and then into the elegant reception hall. Original features include detailed cornicing and high ceilings throughout the principal reception rooms.

to him was consistent and we spoke every week. Then a new buyer calls, we show it Firfields, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 along with a few other houses, they second Savills 01932 838 012 view, they offer (low) then they improve, we agree and then we exchange. He has now sold. I’m hardly giving away trade secrets here but client care is the key to success. An agent can simply overvalue to win an instruction but they will lose it for sure with poor client care and, surprisingly to The Farmers me, it doesn’t come naturally Mistress to lots of agents. Of course it helps enormously if you 300 Battersea Park have an honest and Road, London, open relationship with SW11 3BU your client and I would 020 7223 3380 say picking the right Where? agent at the outset Battersea Park Road (an 8-minute is of paramount walk from the park). importance, especially in a difficult market. What’s it like? Ask plenty of questions Fun, friendly and filling – without about their valuation, breaking your diet! their service offerings, And the food? what they actually do! Delicious! I would recommend Are they giving sincere the Farmers Fritters with the advice? Ultimately poached eggs, followed by choose carefully. Anntonia Redding the Chocolate Brownie If you’d like to follow Lettings Manager Melt – if you are feeling what’s going on in our world, John D Wood & really indulgent. follow me on Instagram Co, Battersea @swagent.ss

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The home with the lovely garden.

Edgecoombe Close, Kingston KT2 • Designed and extended to provide a light and spacious home • Wonderful open plan kitchen/breakfast room • Perfectly orientated for all day sunshine

The house is located in a quiet cul-de-sac on the prestigious Coombe Estate which boasts two golf courses - Coombe Hill and Coombe Wood. Local amenities include the All England Lawn Tennis Club and two well equipped riding stables.

Our Wimbledon expert, Dominic Pasqua, looks forward to helping you. wimbledon@knightfrank.com 020 8022 1358 07795 454 022

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Connecting people & property, perfectly. Marney Road, Clapham SW11

• Bay fronted reception room • Moments from Clapham Common • Excellent transport links This immaculate three bedroom apartment has been beautifully decorated and provides excellent entertaining space. Guide price £2,925 per calendar month Available unfurnished

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Fontarabia Road SW11

• Situated over three floors • Bi folding doors to garden • Ideally located This delightful four bedroom family house is presented in fantastic condition and is moments from Clapham Common. Guide price £1000 per week Available unfurnished

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All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £288 and referencing fees of £48 per person will apply when renting a property. There will also be a £48 charge to register your deposit with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme if applicable. (All fees shown are inclusive of VAT.) Please ask us for more information about other fees that will apply or visit www.knightfrank.co.uk/tenantfees. Knight Frank is a member of the ARLA Client Money Protection Scheme and our redress scheme for consumers is Property Redress Scheme.

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The best properties on your doorstep

Rosenau Road, SW11 2 reception rooms, kitchen/dining room, 6 double bedrooms, 5 bath/shower rooms, cloakroom, utility room, garden, 263 sq m (2,830 sq ft), EPC=C

Guide £2.4 million | Freehold

Nottingham Road, SW17 Double fronted, 3 reception rooms, kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, loft room, utility room, off-street parking, large garden, 208 sq m (2,244 sq ft), EPC=E

Guide £1.9 million | Freehold

Talk to us today Mayow Short Savills Battersea Park 020 3402 1900 mshort@savills.com

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Alderbrook Road, SW12 Reception room, kitchen/dining room, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, study, utility room, cloakroom, south west-facing garden, 238 sq m (2,561 sq ft), EPC=E

Guide ÂŁ1.6 million | Freehold

Warriner Gardens, SW11 Reception room, kitchen/dining room, master bedroom with dressing area, further bedroom, family bathroom, 91 sq m (976 sq ft), EPC=D

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Victorian Heights, Thackeray Road, SW8 A contemporary split-level flat in a portered Grade II listed school conversion. There is an open-plan reception room with double height ceilings, an overlooking mezzanine study area with a fully fitted kitchen underneath, providing excellent entertaining space. There are three double bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom and a family bathroom. Located close to Battersea Park and Queenstown Road stations and bus links to Chelsea, this flat isBattersea ideal for a professional or family. Offered 501 Park Road,couple Battersea SW11 4LWwith a secure parking space and communal gardens.

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HEADS-UP TOOTING LODGE

The historic Gardener’s Lodge in Tooting has been given extra protection by Wandsworth Council which has named it an Asset of Community Value. The lodge is a Grade II Listed building in Tooting Bec Road, which dates back to the 19th Century and is one of Tooting’s oldest buildings. Designating it as an ACV means that if the owner wishes to sell the building he must give the local community the chance to buy it. The listing gives local residents a six month window in which to raise sufficient funds. Finance spokesman Cllr Guy Senior said: “The lodge dates back to the early 19th Century and has played a prominent role in the story of Tooting for the past 200 years. “It was originally part of a much bigger horticultural estate at a time when this part of the borough was completely rural. It is one of the only buildings still in existence that reminds us of Tooting’s long-lost agricultural past. “As well as its historical significance it has architectural merit too and is an important surviving example of a late Georgian-era lodge building. “Awarding it ACV status gives it an added layer of protection so that it can be safeguarded for future generations. It means the building cannot be sold without the local community being given the chance to purchase it.” The lodge has been vacant since 2010, having previously been used as a garden centre. Its current owner has a planning consent to use the site for retail purposes and has been subject to various forms of enforcement action for neglecting the building and allowing parts of it to fall into a state of disrepair.

HELPTHE HOMELESS Two of the UK’s largest housing bodies have joined forces for the first time to tackle homelessness. Crisis, the national charity for homeless people, will be the charity partner of social housing provider L&Q for the next two years. L&Q expects to raise £50,000 and is making an extra donation of £10,000 to pay for hundreds of homeless people to spend this Christmas in a Crisis centre. The housing association also sent 11 volunteers to the Crisis warehouse in Bermondsey to help staff process donations of food and clothes ahead of

the festive season. Matt Corbett, the Director of the L&Q Foundation, said: “Everything we do starts with social purpose, and tackling homelessness is one of the most pressing issues facing society today. “By partnering with Crisis, we aim to help deliver life-changing support services for homeless people across England Scotland and Wales. We are also reserving 355 places for guest at Crisis this Christmas, providing safety, companionship and essential support services.”

BEWAREBUILDERS Builders and property developers who create neighbourhood problems by hogging residents’ parking spaces with piles of building materials or cause traffic jams by using grab lorries to empty skips are to be targeted in a new crackdown on highway obstructions. Wandsworth Council is stepping up enforcement action against builders who cause problems for local residents and last year, almost 900 onthe-spot fines were issued to builders for causing neighbourhood problems. These include storing bricks, timber, piles of sand or bags of cement on the public highway, depriving local residents of parking spaces, often for days or even weeks on end. Another problem is created by

builders who do not want to pay to have skips removed when they are full of waste. Some are cutting corners by arranging for grab lorries to park in the middle of the road while they empty the skip – causing local traffic jams and lengthy tailbacks. This is because it is easier and cheaper for a builder to get rid of rubble and waste this way rather than have the fully laden skip taken away and replaced with an empty one. Planning chairman Cllr Will Sweet said: “Builders who engage in this type of conduct can expect to receive an on-the-spot fine and if they don’t pay they can look forward to a day in court and the prospect of a much steeper financial penalty.”

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WORD ON THE STREET MOREHELP The charity Streets of London funds specialist support for people who are homeless in London, and raises awareness about homelessness. They put on live events, including charity concerts which give music fans the opportunity to see big-name acts performing in intimate venues for a great cause. In the last four years Streets of London has made grants totaling more than £350,000 to fund projects that offer life-changing support to homeless people in London. Homelessness in London is continuing to increase at an alarming rate –recent figures show a record number of people sleeping rough and a recent investigation found that at least 449 homeless people have died across the UK during the last year. People end up homeless for many different reasons and many need specialist help to get back on their feet and find a secure home. Projects run by the charity, range from ones that cater for people’s immediate needs (such as food, a hot shower, laundry, medical facilities, emergency accommodation for vulnerable rough sleepers) to more in-depth support to address specific needs. www.streetsoflondon.org.uk

SEARCH LIGHT Connell Property Consultancy is an independent property search agency who will find and acquire ‘the’ property you are looking for in Kent, Sussex or Surrey. They pride themselves on really understanding your requirements, Rupert Connell, what you want and, director of just as crucially, where you want to be. They Connell Property Consultancy aim to make the process of buying a property as easy as possible by doing all the hard work for you. Using their everexpanding network of contacts, built up over many years, they will put you at the front of the queue when looking to buy your next home or property investment. They manage the whole process for you by drawing on our years of experience in dealing with the purchase and sale of prime properties so that you can feel confident and comfortable you are making the right decision. www.connellpropertyconsultancy.com

HARKTHE HERALD AGENTS Carols in the Square once again took place in Battersea Square with John D Wood and Thomas’s School Battersea sponsoring the event which saw over 1,200 people singing heartily to family favourite carols as well as enjoying seasonal music. The Sleeping Trees provided their usual mayhem and there were some lucky winners at the raffle. Fireworks, ‘snow’ and the Christmas tree light being turned on by the Mayor of Wandsworth provided a wonderful close to what has now become a firm fixture in run up to Christmas. Donations were received for the Katherine Low Settlement which helps those in need within the local community.

The London Property Market – what lies ahead in 2019? TOM BUTLER SHERATON LAW With the departure from the EU looming next year there is currently a lot of uncertainty in the market; offering many potential buyers the chance of securing some great opportunities. This year we have seen prices fall by as much as 3% on certain roads, however many of these properties had been previously overvalued by overly optimistic agents. There is no doubt that 2018 has been a difficult year, however, if clients take our advice and price realistically, there are still many buyers keen to secure their dream home. While politics place a huge part in the property market, especially in London, people still need to move, whether upsizing or downsizing, life cannot be put on hold until the politicians agree terms. We expect 2019 in SW London to a similar path, however long term it has been proven time and time again that SW London is a superb location in which to invest.

MARC WIEHE WINKWORTH It is important to understand that economic and political uncertainty both nationally and globally does actually affect the property market on a local level and this does not look likely to change soon. Brexit negotiations remain inconclusive, with the potential for this uncertainty to continue for much longer than we hoped for. In south London, we expect to see stagnant prices with the possibility of some further price decreases continuing into 2019. The rental market is likely to remain steady, but a lack of supply and legislative changes due in April could see rental prices increase. Beyond 2019 it is extremely difficult to forecast the market but we would expect some positivity once more stability has returned. The fundamentals of the UK economy remain broadly positive, with sentiment remaining cautious.

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Guide price: ÂŁ7,350,000 7 Bedrooms A stunning family residence situated in a prestigious private road off Kingston Hill; within close proximity of Richmond Park and the excellent schools within Wimbledon and Kingston, with school bus routes going beyond. The generous accommodation of 9,430ft2 (876m2) arranged over four floors boasts wonderful reception space to the ground floor; a complete leisure complex, home cinema, staff accommodation and double garage to the lower level with six amazing suites to the upper floors. Built to very high specifications and is available for immediate occupation.

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Bedford House, Balham ranges over eight floors and offers 41 two and three bedroom, well-proportioned apartments with underfloor heating and south-facing windows. The comfortable living area, divided into zones, includes a well-designed kitchen area and space for a home office. There’s also a landscaped communal garden and secure bike store. Savills 0203 430 6920

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Available on the Help to Buy scheme with as little as 5% deposit, the Studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments at Apt Living – Kew Bridge offer sought after onsite facilities including: a cinema, two residents’ roof terraces, residents’ lounge, onsite concierge, gym and parking. Floor-to-ceiling windows fill the space with lots of light and give views over Gunnersbury Park. Marsh & Parsons 020 7368 4830

Guide price £495,000

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Meade Cottages, 15 Eden Hall, is a charming three bedroom semi-detached cottage within a rural gated development, two miles away from the amenities of Edenbridge in Kent. Built to an impressive specification, the cottage features a west-facing garden, alarm system and contemporary kitchen and bathroom. Help To Buy incentives are available Savills Sevenoaks 01732 789 700

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ecause Sweden has very long, cold and dark winters candlelight has always been important in the home and displaying them beautifully something of an obsession. These candleholders are from Born in Sweden which was founded in 2008 to develop good looking design items for an international market. Items that not only have a function, but with a twist to make you smile. The company is careful to use materials that have a long life – “things you can grow old with” – and trys to use recycled raw materials when possible. Born in Sweden celebrates the Swedish lifestyle and finds inspiration in the Scandinavian lifestyle, and in the fantastic natural surroundings. All their products are uniquely designed for them, which means they control the whole production chain, from the drawing table all the way to the store. In the UK formahouse.co.uk is the new exclusive distributor. Apple candle holders – pack of 2 small, £17.90 and large size, £17.90. Stumpastaken candle holder – a Swedish design classic made from 100% recycled aluminium, £60.

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he Royal Horticultural Society will be holding a series of exhibitions this year at Lindley Library in Vincent Square, Westminster. The RHS has the largest horticultural library in the world, holding more than 100,000 books, 30,000 paintings and a rich collection of manuscripts and garden designs. The free exhibitions at the Lindley Library, planned to be easily viewed in a lunch break, will lift the lid on the science, art and practice of horticulture. Visitors to the exhibitions can also read up on gardening trends and borrow books brimming with design inspiration. Exhibitions at the RHS Lindley Library in 2019 include: Handle with Care, 7 January-15 February: From rare 16th-century herbals to the personal notebooks of plant collectors and garden designers, RHS libraries hold materials that need to be preserved for gardeners and historians alike. This exhibition describes how the RHS protects and conserves its collections, exploring some of the challenges like light damage, damp, silverfish and carpet beetles.

Hidden Horticulturists, 4 March-6 May: Nearly 200 years ago the RHS set out to create a National School of Horticulture. A total of 105 young men were recruited, including perhaps the greatest gardener of his time – Joseph Paxton, designer of Crystal Palace and the man behind the world’s most popular banana. Worth a Thousand Words, 20 May26 July: The display shows work by some of the most accomplished contemporary botanical artists. Dig for Victory, 12 August-15 November: To mark the 80th anniversary of the outbreak of the Second World War, this exhibition looks role that RHS expertise played in the Ministry of Information campaign to get the nation growing its own food. The display will feature original Dig for Victory campaign material. The Lindley Library is open to the public and RHS members can borrow books for free. RHS Lindley Library: 80 Vincent Square, London SW1P 2PE. Open MonFri (excluding bank holidays), 10am to 5pm.

BIRDS Wildlife has a hard time in the colder weather, when there is much less to eat, particularly for birds who rely on grubs and insects. Keep the bird feeders topped up to keep our feathered friends alive until the next breeding season. Birdtables can be freestanding or hung from trees. Put out seeds, chopped apples, cereal, bacon rind, biscuit crumbs, raisins and cooked potato. Fat balls and suet blocks are a valuable source of energy and popular with the tit family. Avoid netted fat balls, as birds can get tangled in the netting, and instead use a fat ball feeder or place straight on the bird table. Don’t put your old fat from the roasting pan on a bird table as this sort of fat can get in the birds feathers and cause harm. Peanuts in feeders and seed tube filled with sunflower hearts, seeds and niger will attract a wide range of bird. Some birds, like blackbirds, thrushes and chaffinches prefer to feed on the ground, so try to put food into the centre of the lawn in a place where cats are least likely to pounce without warning. You can feed robins and wrens mealworms, but for all birds avoid salted nuts, desiccated coconut, or very dry bread.

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s the bitter weather bites it’s a good idea to wrap up your tender plants. A roll or two of fleece or bubble wrap or even hessian can be put around pots to stop frost getting to the roots. If you don’t have a green house or outhouse bring delicate potted plants closer to the house to protect them from the wind and rain. For plants actually in the ground you can buy plant protection jackets, usually made of heavy duty fleece, or at a pinch throw old net curtains around or over plants. Put a layer of six to eight inches of wood chips or straw over perennial and flower beds to keep the ground warmer. Remember to water before wrapping up your plants because moist soils hold the heat better than dry. You can also put up screens or frames on the south-west side of plants to protect from freezing winter winds. On bright winter days it’s still possible to get out in the garden where you can tidy up ready for the spring. Clear up flower beds and borders, removing leaves and other debris from your lawns and ponds. You can put this material into the composter or just at the back of the garden where it will rot down for use later on. Cut back on old dead growth from herbaceous perennials. Don’t cut off last year’s faded blooms from hydrangea if you want them to flower again next year. People who have bushes or ivy climbing the walls, might usefully cut the lower branches flush with the wall, so that when birds come to nest they will choose the higher areas where their nestlings will be that bit safer from cats. If you are wildlife friendly leave the tidy up on the borders until early spring. If the soil is workable now is the time to dig in organic materials like well-rotted manure or compost in empty spaces in the garden borders. When the days are just too wet and horrible to get out in the garden, that is the time to day dream and plan for the spring. Read gardening books and columns, think what changes you can bring in. How about a small pond, a rockery, some small fruit bushes or even trees?

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PENTHOUSE PERFECTION On the doorstep of the famous Borough Market, this four-bedroom penthouse apartment is an astonishing warehouse style home, across two floors

here are three en suite bathrooms, a guest WC, an open plan reception room/dining room/kitchen, a separate lounge and two terraces, as well as a lift and great river views. The two beautiful reception rooms offer breathtaking views of St Paul’s Cathedral, the City skyline and the River Thames. Sliding walls on the fifth floor offer flexible living space which can be completely open plan or divided up into separate bedrooms. The internal ceiling heights are over 12 feet on the 5th floor and almost 11 feet on the 6th floor. Other features include a private lift lobby with key access, private CCTV covering entrances, video controlled ground floor access, full air conditioning and underfloor heating, plus a fully integrated audio visual system which controls TV, music, underfloor heating and lighting. There are motorised remote controlled Venetian blinds throughout

and scene-setting controlled lighting. Evans’ Granary is on London’s South Bank and incorporates the medieval remains of Winchester Palace, which is a designated Ancient Monument. Within a one mile radius, there is The Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, Old Vic Theatre and the Royal Festival Hall. Borough Market is on the doorstep and the West End within easy reach, so this property is well-located for both dining and shopping in the capital. London Bridge has well-serviced transport links with the Jubilee and Northern lines enabling easy access throughout the City of London, Canary Wharf, as well as connections to London City Airport. The City of London is also just a short walk away.

‘Breathtaking views of St Paul’s Cathedral, the City skyline and the River Thames’

Evans’ Granary Apartments, Borough, SE1, £5,950,000, Knight Frank 020 3837 1520

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IMMACULATE PRESENTATION A brilliantly located four bedroom family house that is also immaculately presented, with a wealth of living and entertaining space

he kitchen and dining area are perfect for entertaining and, on the raised ground floor, the double reception room provides ample formal entertaining space. There are also three bathrooms, two of which are en suite, a cloakroom, study, utility room and a balcony, as well as good storage areas. In addition the house has a very good-sized garden planted with mature shrubs and flowers in the borders. Eland Road runs northwards from Lavender Hill into the Shaftesbury

Estate Conservation Area and towards Battersea Park. The nearest train station is Clapham Junction, which connects with an extraordinary number of routes. There are also a number of local bus routes that run in the area. On Lavender Hill and Battersea Rise there is a variety of local shops, supermarkets and restaurants to supply most every day needs.

‘the double reception room provides ample formal entertaining space’

Eland Road, Battersea, SW11, £1,795,000, John D Wood 020 3151 0661

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WOODED CLOSE This exceptional family home is close to Coombe Hill Golf Club and set within a lightly wooded close that provides peace and tranquillity

t was built by award-winning Avicam Homes to a high standard and specification, and has a wonderful feeling of space and abundance of natural light Athena House is a magnificent ambassadorial style residence with high ceilings and superb living space in a quiet cul-de-sac, in the heart of the exclusive Coombe Estate. It benefits from natural light, has underfloor heating throughout and contains state of the art technology including a Control 4 system for sound, lighting, heating and security, air conditioning, perimeter cameras and CCTV, Cat 6 cabling and a sophisticated smoke alarm system. The generously proportioned marble entrance opens up to a spectacular galleried, central double height hall with an exquisite crystal chandelier – which in turn leads to a separate formal dining room with glass doors onto the terrace. The open plan kitchen stretches to 33 feet in width and offers a brilliant entertaining space with plenty of room for a large dining table and really spacious seating area as well as a large central island/breakfast bar. This ‘super’ kitchen is sleek and contemporary in style with lacquered wall and base units with top quality Miele appliances including two wine coolers, double ovens, a steam oven, and integrated dishwasher and refrigerators as well as a Zip hydro tap. The kitchen has floor-to-ceiling glass bi-fold doors to the terrace with views over the gardens and is flooded with light from the terrace and an architecturally striking roof lantern. There is an elegant double aspect drawing room with French glass doors to the terrace. A separate study and library at the front of the house, a spacious cloakroom as well as a good sized utility room with staff facilities complete the ground floor. Upstairs there is a wide central hall

with a generously sized master bedroom with a built in television and an adjacent a large dressing room with bespoke full height shelving, cupboards and hanging space. The dressing room leads on to a luxurious master bathroom in white marble featuring a large marble tiled ‘rain’ shower and an Aqua television for the oversized bath. There are three more bedrooms on the first floor, each with their own en suite bath/shower rooms. On the second floor there is another large bedroom with and en suite and an ‘upstairs’ utility room/kitchenette. A superb games room stretches the width of the house with a full bar and another large built-in television and a cloakroom – an ideal venue for watching big sporting events. The wide stone terrace is perfectly positioned to catch all sunlight being south-west facing and the garden is completely enclosed and beautifully landscaped with mature trees and shrubs. There is also an all-weather half basketball court and room for trampolines or climbing frames. At the front of the house is a cobbled forecourt with parking for up to four cars and a remote controlled double garage with a 2.1 m clearance. Coombe End is a short, very scenic walk to outstanding state and independent schools and is brilliantly positioned between Royal Richmond Park and Wimbledon Common, with boutique shops, restaurants, theatres and sporting amenities available in nearby Kingston and Wimbledon. Completed in 2014, Athena House is one of the finest newly built homes in the entire Coombe Estate combining classic architectural craftsmanship and modern luxury to create a unique family residence of uncompromising quality. Athena House, Coombe Estate, Coombe End, KT2, POA, Robert Holmes 0208 947 1100

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WHAT’S ON... TOWER OF LONDON ICE RINK until Sun 6 Jan

Located in the dry moat, the Tower of London ice rink offers a grand historical setting for seasonal skating sessions, along with views of London’s ancient fortress and the river Thames. There will be food and drink on the sidelines for tired skaters as well as those who just prefer to watch the fun. www.toweroflondonicerink.co.uk

Wildlife Photographer of the Year showcases extraordinary animal behaviour and the breathtaking diversity of life on Earth. Experience the changing face of nature and uncover the surprising, and sometimes challenging, stories behind the photographs. www.nhm.co.uk

LONDON ART FAIR Business Design Centre 16 Jan-20 Jan

Take your first steps into the art world or enlarge your current art collection at this annual fair which brings together more than 100 galleries to showcase museum-quality contemporary artworks from the early 20th century to today’s leading artists – sculptures, paintings, photographs, ceramics and more. www.londonartfair.co.uk

BUMPER CARS ON ICE Castle Square, Elephant and Castle Until 6 Jan

Take the whole family along to London’s only bumper cars on ice and your kids will be bouncing with joy. Besides bumper cars you can also show off your ice-skating skills on the rink as well as tucking into festive food and drink. www.elephantandcastle.org.uk/events/ icerink

SKYLINE SKATING John Lewis, Oxford Street Until Jan 6

Get your skates on and slip and slide your way across the capital’s second rooftop ice rink and the only one in the West End. Inspired by the frost fairs that used to take place on the Thames – plus food and drink. www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/sipsmithlondon-17605395098

WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR Natural History Museum Until Jun

Explore the world’s best nature photography, exhibited on 100 exquisite light panels.

LONDON SHORT FILM FESTIVAL Fri 11 Jan-Sun 20 Jan

The LSFF offers ten ambitious days of bitesized movies –groundbreaking filmmaking from homegrown and international contributors. The festival takes place over 10 across seven different venues. www.shortfilms.org.uk

WINTER LIGHTS AT CANARY WHARF Tue 15 Jan-Sat 25 Jan, 5pm-10pm

The business district glows brighter than usual throughout January thanks to the addition of more than 30 installations from international artists – dazzling artworks, installations and interactive experiences. A free event with food trucks and hot drinks. www.canarywharf.com/arts-events/ events/winter-lights-2018

WALL TO WALL BOWIE Hideaway, Tooting Thur 24 Jan-Sat 26 Jan

The ever-popular Hideaway celebration of one of the great British songwriters and musical icons with new arrangements, jazz twists and an imaginative approach to delight both Bowie and jazz fans. www.hideawaylive.co.uk

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NEWHOMESUPDATE John East, Director KFH Land and New Homes sees ongoing demand for new homes in south London

he new homes market has been typically busy in the last quarter of 2018. The progressing and planned improvements to both transport links and development of the cycle super highway continues to attract a range of buyers to south London. This has encouraged our developer clients to provide new build homes with a quality specification finish in both the sales and lettings markets. In turn, the areas will become even more desirable among young professionals looking to shorten their commute. Help to Buy London is enabling buyers to move closer to areas offering amenities to suit their lifestyle and with better access to work. Brixton Hill and Streatham Hill have seen a particularly strong demand with our recent developments, as both areas offer a train service of less than 20 minutes to Victoria. Once such scheme, a 14-unit development that we were marketing, was fully reserved within three weeks of its launch. Our forthcoming developments in Kingston, only 25 minutes from London Waterloo, and Tooting, which is served by the Northern Line, are also set to attract a high demand of buyers. Due to launch in 2019, both of these

new developments will provide good quality one, two and three bedroom apartments in convenient locations. The developers understand the needs and requirements of buyers, and are endeavouring to integrate their new homes into the various local communities from the very outset of the project. In order to widen the appeal of new homes to buyers, developers are now building homes with light and airy living areas that are offering up-to-date technology for ‘smart living’, along with outside space wherever possible. Looking ahead, the number of applications for new build developments in south west London has increased 40% year-on-year so the pipeline for new property is healthy. The evolution of the local high street is a hot topic for many in the industry, and our developer clients working on mixed use schemes in these locations are attracting coffee shops and quality brand convenience stores to move into their retail units. This is with the aim of meeting the requirements of home owners and tenants, as well as to regenerate locations with a modern building that is easy to maintain.

ocated near Burgess Park and a short walk from Peckham Rye station, the newly-launched Sumner Road development is a contemporary collection of one and two bedroom apartments, and three bedroom duplex maisonettes. Each property boasts open plan living with high-specification appliances and modern interiors throughout. Garden terraces or private balconies are offered depending on the size of the apartment, along with allocated parking. Prices start from £497,500 for a one bedroom apartment to £699,999 for a three bedroom apartment. Help to Buy is also available on selected units. Contact KFH Land and New Homes on 020 3486 2250 or see www.kfh.co.uk/south-eastlondon-and-north-kent/peckham/se15/sumner-road/ property-for-sale/d2001758/?v=2

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ALMOST GONE Riverwalk is now nearly sold out with just seven apartments left to sell. The 116 riverfront homes are near Vauxhall Bridge, on the north bank of the Thames at Millbank, Westminster, close to Tate Britain. The development is across two buildings, that form interlocking curves, designed by RIBA Stirling Prize winning architects, Stanton Williams. With generous proportions, ceilings of up to 2.75m and floor-to-ceiling glazing, the highly specified and spacious apartments have exceptional levels of natural light. Specification includes Crestron home automation and bespoke kitchens designed by Boffi with appliances from Miele and Gaggenau. Bathrooms feature underfloor heating, de-misting mirrors, natural stone feature walls and dark oak marine ply, commonly found on yachts. Residents at Riverwalk have hotel-style facilities, including a concierge service provided by Harrods Estates, a fitness suite with a pilates and yoga studio, underground parking and 24-hour security. Riverwalk, Westminster, SW1, prices from £1.2m, Knight Frank 020 7828 3007

BUZZING BATTERSEA Battersea Exchange is a new mixed-use development by Taylor Wimpey, sitting within the buzzing Nine Elms area – one of London’s most ambitious regeneration projects to date

he 290 homes are a stone’s throw from leafy Battersea Park and have views onto the iconic Battersea Power Station, on the southern bank of the River Thames. The area is a growing hub for boutique shops, restaurants and tech start-ups who are all flocking to this exciting London quarter. Battersea Exchange is a mixed-use quarter with contemporary-styled homes alongside artisanal shops, restaurants and retail units as well office spaces and a primary school. Apartments feature sleek and stylish interiors, provided by The Six Collective. In the latest phase of the scheme, Brogan House has engineered timber floors, bespoke kitchens, outdoor balconies and tripled-glazed floor to ceiling windows. There is a concierge service and a private gym. Architecture is designed to limit energy wastage. Battersea Exchange, Nine Elms, from £860,000, www.taylorwimpeycentrallondon.com/ development/en/battersea

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CAMBERWELLGREEN Brilliantly located for the City and West End, this six-storey development in the heart of Camberwell is remarkably good value with two bedroom apartments from ÂŁ575,000

amberwell on the Green is surrounded by shops, restaurants and cafĂŠs, while being less than a 20-minute journey from Oval Underground Station to key business and leisure destinations. It also has, what at times seems, an endless choice of buses going all across London. Camberwell itself is a mix of Victorian, Georgian and modern buildings with open spaces and a friendly vibe reflected in the theatre, music acts and festivals found there. The development, by Frasers Property, has high security features, with entrance via a key fob and CCTV coverage to external areas. There are mains connected smoke detectors for extra safety and cycle parking at the ground floor. The 13-person lifts means residents will have no trouble moving in or coping with bulky items. A podium garden on the first floor is equipped with seating and planting. The flats have underfloor heating with heating and hot water provided by an energy efficient central heat and power system. There is also an air filtration system to filter out pollutants. The kitchens are custom designed and fitted with Corian worktops and mirrored splash backs, under cabinet lighting and integrated appliances including a microwave oven, extractor, fridge freezer, dishwasher,

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Offering views towards the River Thames and Barnes Wetland Centre from private roof terraces and balconies, Octagon’s latest London launch offers nine stunning new townhouses with luxurious and spacious accommodation, ranging between 4,375 – 6,150 sq ft. Each home incorporates the highest specification and finishes, featuring 4/5 bedrooms, an impressive kitchen/breakfast room and four formal reception rooms across five storeys. The lower ground floor is dedicated to leisure – including a gym and shower room, cinema/TV den and a covered courtyard garden. Each property features a private west backing walled garden with rear pedestrian access to the Thames towpath. Located within the Bishop’s Park Conservation Area, Bishops Row is just a short walk from Fulham’s vibrant centre, tube stations, bus services, and an excellent choice of local schooling.

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MODERNMANOR Standing on one of Sunningdale’s premier private roads, Titlarks House, with seven reception rooms, five bedrooms and two staff suites, has nearly 17,000 square feet of living space

t is the first collaborative build between Octagon and Kebbell Homes and is a property of mansion proportions that is set to make quite a statement. Through the front door, a unique triple height grand reception hall of more than 44 feet in length, incorporates a galleried landing helping to create the ultimate entrance and space for entertaining. This expansive home is set across two floors, with the ground level hosting five reception rooms. These include the ‘super-room’; a kitchen/breakfast/family room featuring marble worktops and hand finished units by Charles York, with a curved glass wall offering views of the indoor swimming pool. As well as a formal dining room with space to seat sixteen, and a luscious drawing room there is a library hidden behind the study, beyond which a private bar provides the ideal space for a grown-up zone – while the children can watch a film in the TV den down the hall. The first floor houses the grand master bedroom, with a specially designed walk-in shoe wardrobe, his’n’hers dressing rooms and en suite bathrooms, plus a seating area and a balcony overlooking the south-west facing garden for al fresco breakfasts. There is a gym next to the master suite with a separate staircase to the leisure complex below. The other four double bedrooms are fully equipped with dressing rooms, built-in wardrobes and en suite bathrooms,

with a lift providing easy access between the two floors. Titlarks House has a leisure suite, complete with a spa, sauna, steam room and treatment room. The 10m x 5m indoor swimming pool with glass sky lights is protected from the elements during the winter months. The complex has a wall of fold back glass doors, allowing for indoor/outdoor living during the warmer months. Aspirational interiors have been created by Kim Harvey, with bespoke artwork and murals adorning walls. The furnishings – including an art deco style mirrored bar, complete with crystal glassware – perfectly complement the high quality Octagon fixtures and finishes. An additional feature of this stunning new property is the mature and secluded landscaped gardens, all set in about 1.4 acres. The two self-contained staff suites both have independent external access and the detached garage has space for four cars. The house is within easy walking distance of Sunningdale town centre, with its shops, boutiques, cafés, restaurants and mainline train station – where trains go into London Waterloo every 15 minutes. Heathrow Airport is 14 miles away. Titlarks House, Titlarks Hill, Sunningdale, Berkshire, SL5, £15m, Octagon 020 8481 500 or Knight Frank 01344 624732

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MONEYTIP

ith the festivities and indulgence behind us, January is often a period of reflection and resolutions. Whilst it may not be the most exciting, your finances should definitely be part of your thoughts. Whether looking to buy your first property, take the next rung up the ladder or remortgage, the mortgage is likely to be the household’s largest outgoing. 2018 saw Interest rates move from 0.5% to 0.75%, immediately affecting those on tracker rates and lenders Standard Variable Rates. Whilst the mortgage rate lows of 2017 were behind us, there was still many great mortgage deals around. Those with significant equity were afforded the best pricing but it was at the higher loan value levels that borrowers saw increased competition. Not only was the Help to Buy scheme extended until 2023, we also saw more lenders offering 90% and 95% mortgages. Even those with no deposit could even purchase with schemes utilising family assistance via equity and/or savings. So whether you consider yourself a mortgage prisoner, looking to buy or remortgage, why not spend time shopping around or use a mortgage broker, so see if you are eligible for a mortgage or qualify for a better deal that could save you money. A mortgage broker will work on your behalf and guide you whatever your situation, furthermore they may have access to lenders products not available on the high street.

MONEY MATTERS

ith a new year come new predictions about the direction of the property market. Rightmove is saying that they will barely move. Some parts of the country will see price rises of between 2 and 4 per cent, while in the south of England it believes that prices could fall by 2 per cent. Miles Shipside, a director of Rightmove, says: “Regions in and around the influence of London saw prices go up in a five-year period by an average of around 40%. Consequently, we forecast that these previously booming areas will continue to see modest downward price re-adjustments in 2019.”

GARETH LOMWAN, SPF PRIVATE CLIENTS

1.53%

The best two-year fixed-rate mortgage, available from Barclays

ooking back on the year Knight Frank says that the number of new prospective buyers registering in prime central London rose by 7 per cent in the 12 months to October compared with the previous 12-month period although there was a 12 per cent decrease in the number of sales over the same period. “As demand rises and sales volumes decline, pent-up demand is forming that may be released once political uncertainty recedes,” says Tom Bill. “The ratio of new prospective buyers per new listing reached 5.4 in October, the second highest figure in more than three and a half years, which further underlines how pent-up demand is building.”

5.5%

The Bank of England’s forecast interest rate in the worst-case Brexit scenario

NUMBERCRUNCHING

40%

of London real estate was bought by European investors between July and September

The predicted fall in house prices in southern England in 2019 by Rightmove

BESTBUYMORTGAGES

Fixed Rates

Lender

Rate

Until

Reversionary Rate

APR

Max. LTV

HLC

ERC

Leeds BS

1.39%

1/31/2021

5.69%

4.9%

65%

n/a

3% / 2% until 31/01/2021 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£1999 Product Fee £199

Mx £1.25m Free valuation

Leeds BS

1.44%

1/31/2021

5.69%

4.9%

75%

n/a

3% / 2% until 31/01/2021 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£1999 Product Fee £199

Mx £1m Free valuation

Skipton BS

1.79%

1/31/2024

4.99%

3.9%

60%

n/a

5/5/4/3/2% until 29/02/24 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£1995 Product Fee

£65

Mx £1m. Free valuation. Free Legals for remortgages

Coventry BS

2.35%

12/31/2028

4.74%

3.2%

50%

n/a

5/5/3/3/3% until 31/12/2023 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£999 Product Fee

£125

Mx £2m. Free valuation. Free Legals for remortgages

Product Fee

Exit Fee

Notes

Source: SPF Private Clients

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PLAYITSAFE It might be a good time to change to a ﬁxed rate mortgage, suggests Duncan Farmer

fixed-rate mortgages, but those who are not should certainly consider seriously taking one out. Few people are predicting that interest rates are going to fall in the foreseeable future. Barclays has a twoyear fixed deal with an interest rate of 1.53 per cent and Yorkshire Building Society’s five-year deal is a very attractive 1.91 per cent. (Four years ago I was pleased to get 3.38 per cent from NatWest.) Even if you are on a fixed-term deal it is also worth overpaying what you can every month within the limits set by your lender. Many will allow you to repay up to ten per cent of your outstanding sum each year without penalty. There are several benefits: if interest rates have risen dramatically by the time you come to remortgage your outstanding balance will be lower, making you a more attractive proposition to lenders, and you will already be used to making bigger repayments. Overpaying not only shortens the length of your mortgage but also reduces the total amount of interest you end up paying. There’s nothing to lose. If Mark Carney’s doomsday predictions fail to materialise the worst thing that will have happened is that you’ve got a smaller mortgage.

s I write this Theresa May is facing yet another “fight for her political survival”, as the newspapers put it, but as you read this she may be long gone and Jeremy Corbyn, Boris Johnson or someone we’ve barely heard of could be sitting in Number 10 raking through the ashes of her Brexit deal. Ever since the referendum in 2016 the country has been plagued by uncertainty, but now the situation is so confused that not even confirmed Brexiteers know what to do. What hope have the rest of us got? In the Bank of England’s forecasts for the various outcomes it said – after two years working on various scenarios – that in the very worst case interest rates could rise “very quickly” from their present level of 0.75 per cent, to 5.5 per cent. If that happened anyone with a tracker or standard-variable rate mortgage would probably have to pay more than £250 a month extra for every £100,000 outstanding on their mortgage. Most people, however, are already on

e may be leaving Europe but they’re not leaving us, according to a survey of 155 leading real estate investors conducted by Knight Frank, which suggests that the UK will reclaim its position as Europe’s leading investment market. The survey was conducted at Knight Frank’s annual European Investment Breakfast, attended by senior professionals representing organisations with an excess of £500 billion of real estate assets under management. One in five investors identified the UK as their preferred investment market in 2018, up from just over one in ten in 2017. European buyers were the most dominant investor group in central London in the third quarter of 2018, accounting for nearly 40 per cent of market share by price.

Variable Rates Lender

Rate

Until

Rev. Rate

APR

Max. LTV

HLC

ERC

Product Fee

Exit Fee

Notes

Yorkshire BS

1.17%

Discount from SVR until 31/12/2020

4.99%

4.4%

65%

n/a

1% until 31/12/2020 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£1495 Product Fee

£90

Mx £5m

Leeds BS

1.38%

Tracker over base until 5.69% 31/01/2021

4.8%

75%

n/a

3/2% until 31/01/2021 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty

£995 Product Fee

£199

Mx £1m. Free Valuation. Free legals for remortgages.

Barclays

1.72%

Tracker over base for 24 months

4.24%

4.0%

85%

n/a

None

£999 Product Fee

Mx £500k. Free Valuation. Free legals for remortgages.

Coventry BS

1.95%

Variable rate for term (not linked to Base Rate)

n/a

2.0%

50%

n/a

None

£999 Product Fee

£125

Mx £2m. Free Valuation. Free legals for remortgages.

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CUL-DE-SAC A sympathetically designed and extended five bedroom, detached house, in a quiet cul-de-sac, provides a light and spacious family home

he master bedroom suite runs the full width of the back of the house and is completed by a dressing room and a modern en suite bathroom. There are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom on this floor. And on the second floor there are two more bedrooms and another family bathroom complete with both bath and shower. Downstairs there are two reception rooms, a kitchen/ family room and a cloakroom and utility room. There’s a garage and off-street parking. The property is sheltered within a partly walled garden which is perfectly orientated for all day sunshine. The house has been sympathetically modernised and extended from its original design, to make a bright and appealing family home that is thoughtfully laid out for modern day living with a large open plan kitchen/ breakfast room that opens out onto a cosy TV snug area. Throughout the ground floor, double opening doors

give access to the garden which is a particular feature of the house. The living and open plan dining area directly overlooks the southerly aspect garden, is filled with light and has an open fireplace. A cloakroom, utility room and integral double garage complete the ground floor. To the front of the house is ample off-street parking that leads to the double garage. The house is located in a quiet cul-de-sac on the prestigious Coombe Estate which boasts two golf courses – Coombe Hill and Coombe Wood. Local amenities include the All England Lawn Tennis Club and two well equipped riding stables. Rokeby and Marymount schools are on the Coombe Estate, Richmond Park is walkable and Wimbledon Village a short drive away. Edgecoombe Close, Kingston Upon £2,995,000, Knight Frank 020 8946 0026

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CHARACTERFUL CONTEMPORARY A stunning two double bedroom garden ﬂat on a popular residential road, in the heart of Clapham Old Town, is ideal for open plan living

he flat has been superbly superbly extended by the current owners to create a unique living/dining area which merges the original character of the flat with the new contemporary feel. This unique flat has its own front entrance and opens into a large hallway which is currently being used as a small study area. There is plenty of natural light in this area thanks to the floor-to-ceiling window which opens into a small courtyard. There is engineered hardwood flooring throughout the flat. The bathroom has been re-designed and tiled throughout and now has a smart modern feel. The living/ dining/kitchen area has a superb open plan design, with huge amounts of light from the three different doors into the garden and a skylight. A modern kitchen area has good space for dining as well as a separate living area where the original fireplace reminds you of the character of the flat.

The lovely sunny private garden is currently gravelled and offers a nice area in which to relax and entertain. At the other end of the flat there are two good sized double bedrooms both with original fireplaces. Flats of this standard and size in such a premier location rarely come to the market. Fitzwilliam Road is a quiet residential street ideally located moments from Grafton Square in the heart of Clapham Old Town. Local transport links include Clapham Common Underground Station (Northern Line) and Wandsworth Road British Rail Station (direct to Victoria and London Bridge) providing quick and easy access into the City and the West End. Fitzwilliam Road, Clapham Old Town, SW4, £950,000, Sheraton Law 020 7627 5566

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EASYCOMMUTING This immaculately finished, five bedroom house is located to the south of Streatham Common and the Rookery Gardens, surrounded by greenery and within easy commuting of Central London

he house is light-filled and practical, with about 2,000 square feet of living space with a contemporary landscaped garden and a garage. The superb “turn-key” house has been designed to appeal to those seeking luxurious comfort, lots of space and plenty of peace and quiet. The well-equipped and generously proportioned fully-fitted extended kitchen/ dining room, offers high end, modern amenities including a large central “island” with breakfast bar. The large bifolding doors open onto a sunny landscaped garden with a south/westerly aspect, perfect for in/out summer entertaining. The internal space is arranged over three floors offering spacious living and masses of entertaining space. The bright entrance hall leads to a 33ft double reception room with an attractive bay window, feature fireplaces and woodburning stove, wooden flooring and coved ceilings. There are four good-sized double bedrooms all with builtin storage and a further single room. There is ground floor WC, a luxury bathroom on the first floor and a modern shower room on the top floor. To the front there is an attractive garden with mature hedges providing privacy from the street, while at the rear a superb 65 foot garden has decked terraces, a built-in Moroccan-style fire pit/seating area and mature planting. There is a single garage accessed from the rear as well as a hard standing area for uncovered parking.

Green Lane is located off Streatham High Road and is within easy reach of Central London via Norbury and Streatham Stations. The Rookery gardens and café (protected by English Heritage) are a short walk away and excellent local state and private schools are within easy reach. There is a public tennis court on nearby Covington Way and the property is close to Streatham Ice Rink & Leisure centre as well as a large Sainsbury’s and a 24hour Tesco superstore. Green Lane, SW16, Norbury, £850,000, Winkworth 020 8769 6699

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NEWHOMES FORANEWYEAR Robert Holmes are proud to introduce two elegant, newly-built five bedroom family homes, due for completion early 2019, Melbury House and Hillview House

n a prime location of Wimbledon, each detached property home offers open plan, contemporary accommodation of approximately 3,094 sq ft (287 sq m), along with precious off-street parking and good sized secluded landscaped gardens. The houses, both inside and out, have been meticulously designed, providing great attention to detail. The two houses are within easy reach of Wimbledon Common and several of the area’s best schools including King’s College School for boys, The Rowans Prep School, and Wimbledon Common Preparatory School (Squirrels) for boys. Recreational facilities are in good supply in the vicinity with golf, tennis and fitness clubs nearby, Westside Tennis Club being close by, and riding stables in the Village where one can also find an array of local shops, boutiques, restaurants, cafés and bars. Transport connections are also well catered for with fast and frequent train services to Central London from both Wimbledon and Raynes Park (Waterloo 15 minutes approximately SR Mainline). The nearby A3 trunk road offers direct vehicle access into Central London and out to

the Surrey countryside linking with the M25 orbital motorway and Heathrow and Gatwick airports. John Nouri, at Robert Holmes & Company, feels that exciting times are ahead with the re-generation of land providing a number of opportunities in Wimbledon. Four new developments are being built within one of Wimbledon’s Conservation areas producing some 25 homes built and designed by three different developers to exacting standards providing luxury living and the latest technology with prices starting from £1,925,000 to £4,250,000. Another development soon to be launched in the Wimbledon Park Conservation area will have a mixture of luxury apartments set in a large period house and mews houses, 2019 should be an exciting year. Melbury and Hillview House, Wimbledon SW20 £2,700,000 and £2,750,000 Happy New Year from Robert Holmes & Company

The Wimbledon Village specialists with over 30 years of experience, and substantial knowledge of the South London property market, providing a friendly, ﬂexible service to clients in order to make moving home a positive experience. Robert Holmes & Company has earned its reputation by providing a bespoke approach to estate agency, oﬀering clients an independent and distinctly personal service tailored to individual requirements. Specialising in the sale and letting of high calibre residential property primarily within Wimbledon, Coombe and the surrounding areas.

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SO in 20 LD 18 Wimbledon An exceptional family home set in a secure and secluded position on a plot of over 0.5 acre (0.229 hec) enjoying tranquillity and views from the rear where the gardens adjoin the Royal Wimbledon Golf Course

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Wimbledon Common A unique Grade II Listed Victorian mansion in one of Wimbledonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most prestigious locations. Standing in approx 0.5 acres of gardens, the house enjoys a superb position overlooking Wimbledon Common towards the Village

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A handsome and substantial detached Edwardian family house in an impressive location with wonderful open views over the Common close to the Village High Street set on a plot of over 0.5 an acre (0.216 ha) with enormous potential for a new owner

A beautiful period house dating back to 1710 overlooking Wimbledon Common with a wonderful garden, garaging and parking, and potential for alteration and extensions subject to planning permission

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Wimbledon Village

Discreetly situated behind a walled and gated drive in the heart of Wimbledon Village, this very attractively presented family house has a wonderful garden, an indoor pool and annexe accommodation

A beautiful house in a lovely ‘country’ setting with wonderful westerly views across the Common and golf course. It has a lovely garden, a separate garage and off-street parking

Wimbledon Village

Wimbledon Common

A handsome and beautifully presented Victorian family house situated in one of Wimbledon Village’s most favoured roads within a few hundred yards of the Common and the Village high street

Wimbledon Common

A charming detached Edwardian house in the heart of Wimbledon Village moments from the Common with well balanced accommodation, southerly garden and off-street parking

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The Coombe and Kingston Hill specialists where we have over 125 years of collective experience within the area bringing together substantial local knowledge of the South London property market providing a friendly, ﬂexible service to clients in order to achieve a positive moving experience.

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ust sold, this wonderfully charming cottage with views across the idyllic Ham Common, as Robert Holmes reaches out to areas along the Thames to market lovely houses in Barnes, Mortlake, Petersham and Ham. Their success story continues with the sale of Camilla Cottage, a rarely available two double bedroom, detached cottage close to the local shops of Ham Parade and with views straight across Ham Common. The gated property features a reception room, dining room/lounge area, kitchen area with two bedrooms and two bath or shower rooms. The cottage has off-street parking and an enclosed patio garden as well as a small conservatory with ample downstairs storage and a ground floor

WC. It has been refurbished recently to a high standard and offers a wealth of character and a wonderful ambiance. As well as being opposite Ham Common the cottage benefits from the nearby excellent schools in the vicinity, including Grey Court School, Meadlands Primary School and Teddington School. The house is well placed for Kingston shopping centre and is conveniently situated for nearby Richmond Park. Transport links include the A307 with routes into Central London or out of town, and a 24-hour bus link to central London only a short walk away.

Robert Holmes & Company is a private company which has long been established as the number one residential property specialist within the area and prides itself on the longevity of its staﬀ. Guy Leaning has worked within the area since 1989 and he and his team specialise in the sale and letting of some of the ﬁnest homes within the area.

Recently sold...

Camilla Cottage, Upper Ham Road, Richmond, TW10, £900,000 SOLD, Robert Holmes & Co 020 8947 1100

Merton Park

£1,750,000

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Coombe Hill

ÂŁ4,350,000

Fully restored and substantially extended detached residence of over 7,000 sq ft on the exclusive Coombe Hill Estate.

Coombe Hill

ÂŁ5,250,000

An impressive, double-fronted, classically proportioned 6 bedroom, new-build Georgian style family residence of 5,783 sf. just nearing completion.

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Richmond Park

ÂŁ5,000,000

Quite outstanding brand new family home adjoining Richmond Park which provides daily walks and rides at your doorstep. Thoughtfully designed and incorporating many contemporary fittings. This classic English home has excellent sized rooms with impressive master suite, sitting room and a kitchen/breakfast room which cleverly incorporates a garden aspect loggia with fireplace.

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Coombe

POA

A delightful and much loved family home filled with light and an abundance of space. The house has been thoughtfully extended and provides superb, flexible lateral space on both the ground and first floor.

New Malden

ÂŁ995,000

A superbly sized house with an exceptional garden. Thoughtfully extended and considerably improved five bedroom family home with a superb open plan Kitchen-Breakfast and family room that directly overlooks the garden.

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Wimbledon Village

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Wimbledon Village

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£3,650 pcm

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£3,000 pcm

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£2,750 pcm

Fabulous, spacious family home in Wimbledon Village within a few hundred yards of the Common and close to local schools. Substantial detached Edwardian property, modernised and extended to a high standard throughout. ER/under review

Charming three bedroom house with gated driveway a short walk to the Village and Common. With a wrap around patio and parking for two/three cars this house is offered furnished or unfurnished. ER/C

Fabulous contemporary penthouse flat on Wimbledon Hill within a gated development a short walk to the Village and town centre. This property has two balconies, offstreet parking and great living space. New carpets in bedrooms and newly decorated throughout. EPC/C

A fabulous and smartly appointed contemporary home in a quiet residential road within a short walk of the Village High Street and the Common. With great entertaining space and off -street parking. ER/B

A rare opportunity to rent this stunning loft style apartment in the heart of Wimbledon Village with private access. The accommodation covers the top floor of this period detached property. Beautiful communal gardens and off-street parking. EPC/under review

Beautifully presented Victorian cottage retaining many period features including a vaulted ceiling and an exposed brick fireplace, with a pretty front garden and secluded rear terrace, in a sought-after location. ER/C

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Honeywell Road £2,895,000 This absolutely stunning double fronted detached Victorian house has been completely refurbished by the current owners to an extremely high standard. The building has been cleverly redesigned and behind the classic Victorian façade there is an extremely impressive contemporary interior. Not only does the house boast excellent lateral space, there is also two levels of living/entertaining space that are linked by a fabulous glass gallery and curved staircase. Five double bedrooms • Reception room • Kitchen dining room • Gymnasium/ playroom • Study and media room • Family bathroom, en suite bathroom and shower room • Dressing room/fifth bedroom • Wine cellar • Garden

Stonemasons Yard £1,175,000 A rare opportunity to purchase a stunning four bedroom house situated within an exclusive gated development moments from Wandsworth Common, complete with a secure off street parking space. The development was built in 2011 and the property boasts a high standard of finish inside and out. Four bedrooms • Reception room • Kitchen • Family bathroom with separate shower • En suite bathroom • Garden • Underfloor heating • Secure gated development • Off-street parking

£240 inc VAT for the tenancy agreement and £42 inc VAT per person referencing fee

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Tierney Road £1,000 per week ON GREEN

A stunning recently refurbished, six bedroom family home benefits from a large lawned garden and off-street parking for two cars. The property measures approximately 3300 sq ft and is arranged over three floors with a great sense of natural light and space throughout.

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Six bedrooms • Kitchen family room • Reception room • En suite bathroom • Two family bathrooms • Cellar • Garden • Off street parking

Chatto Road £900 per week This attractive four bedroom house is ideally positioned on this sought after residential street between the commons. The accommodation is presented in good decorative order and the house has been extended into the side return and into the loft space. Four bedrooms • Open plan kitchen dining room • Reception room • Two bathrooms • South facing garden • Unfurnished

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DESIGNER VICTORIAN This outstanding five-bedroom Victorian house has been completely redesigned by the current owner, interior designer Marie-Sophie Roussel, in partnership with Studio McW. The accommodation is immaculately presented throughout, offering approximately 2,684 sq ft. arranged over four floors

his stunning property has been finished to the highest standard, using the uppermost quality materials in order to create a state of the art, beautifully finished family home. Located on the ground floor at the front of the property is a beautiful double reception room. The reception room boasts an attractive feature fireplace, built in bespoke cabinetry flanking the chimney breasts and a bay window, with Dinesen flooring throughout. The open plan kitchen/dining room is equally impressive, with plenty of space for a dining table as well as a casual seating area which is perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The contemporary kitchen is finished with a range of high spec. wall and base units, quality integrated appliances and stone work surfaces. Dual double doors at either side of the room open to a pretty patio garden, surrounded with an attractive high brick wall. A downstairs cloakroom completes the ground floor level. The master suite is located on the first floor towards the front of the property and boasts a fantastic walk through dressing room, a light and spacious bedroom and

a luxurious bathroom, with expansive walk in shower and standalone bath. A further double bedroom with en suite bathroom can also be found on the first floor. Arranged over the top floor level are three additional bedrooms and a family bathroom. The largest of the bedrooms also benefits from an en suite bathroom and added storage space is available in the eaves. On the lower ground floor there is a generously sized utility room, with a separate sink and cleverly built storage space. Gorst Road is a quiet residential street that runs from Bolingbroke Grove to Dents Road. Wandsworth Common is literally at the end of the street and the amenities of Northcote Road are approximately a five-minute walk away. Transport can be found at either Wandsworth Common or Clapham Junction stations. The house is also well located for a number of good state schools, subject to catchment each year.

‘A state of the art, beautifully finished family home’

Gorst Road £2,395,000, Baseley 0207 228 5111

Rampton

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RAREPRIZE Incredibly rare: this semi-basement Victorian home offers a seductive blend of style and flexible living, with two floors of entertaining space, three double bedrooms and a landscaped 40ft south-west-facing garden

With a 93-foot south-facing garden, this detached family house, in a prime residential street in West Putney, also occupies a wider than average plot and offers excellent lateral space over two floors. The existing accommodation has been recently extended and a comprehensive architect designed scheme implemented providing bright flexible space with superb views over the wide south facing garden. There is also planning in place to extend into the loft with the stairway already in place, so adding an additional two bedrooms and an extra bathroom. Currently the house has five bedrooms and three bathrooms. It also has a utility room, a double interconnecting reception room, TV room, downstairs cloakroom, a master bedroom suite, four more double bedrooms, two more bathrooms and a carriage driveway and garage. Howards Lane is a highly prized address and allows its residents easy access to the amenities and transport links of Putney as well as being in close proximity to a number of superb independent schools. Howards Lane, Putney, Warren 020 8780 1100

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£3,250,000,

t is also in a super-convenient location just off Northcote Road and Battersea Rise. The mid-Victorian house offers a break from the norm, with two floors of all-important living space providing greater flexibility for a couple or young family. The double reception room on the raised ground floor has a period fireplace and ceiling detailing. It gives access to the garden via full-height French windows. Downstairs, there’s a valuable extra sitting/family room off the kitchen with plenty of fitted storage. Both rooms feature walnut flooring and a cool contemporary palette. The kitchen has an array of wall and floor units with granite work surfaces, and there’s a large island unit which has been adapted into a breakfast bar to seat four. Beyond, a handy downstairs WC doubles as a utility room. The landscaped garden, which is more than 40 foot long, also presents a pleasant surprise: facing south-west, it’s sunnier than most. Decking – fitted with stylish uplighters – leads to an al-fresco dining area framed by raised hardwood flowerbed borders. Upstairs, the large family bathroom has both bath and shower. The master bedroom features full-width fitted wardrobes and its own en suite shower room. On the second floor there are two more double bedrooms with built-in storage. Auckland Road is Between the Commons and Clapham Junction station is within a quarter of a mile offering regular trains to The City and West End. There are also regular buses and Santander bikes. Fashionable Northcote Road’s array of restaurants, cafés and specialist shops is almost on the doorstep. Excellent schools, both in state and private sectors, and nurseries are also close by. Auckland Road, Battersea, SW11, £1,250,000, John Thorogood, 020 7228 7474

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IN/OUTLIVING A substantial ground floor Victorian conversion apartment within Telford Park

et within an attractive red brick late Victorian house (built circa 1890) this bright, light-filled, generously proportioned apartment retains many fine period features such as high ceilings, period fireplaces and sash windows. Located in one of the premier tree-lined roads within the Telford Park conservation area, this charming property seamlessly blends Victorian character with modern, practical style. The central feature of this property is the large in/out living area from which to enjoy the 60 ft. mature private garden with a raised rear deck and a separate timber-built studio that houses space for an extra bedroom or office and has an en-suite shower room. There are two spacious double bedrooms (one with wall to wall fitted closets) and the open-plan living area with wooden flooring connects with the sleek gloss white tiled kitchen/diner which includes integrated appliances and has bespoke large glazed bi-folding doors that lead out to the large decked

outdoor dining area. There is a smart white modern bathroom with a bath and shower, WC and wash hand basin. The property has full gas central heating and both the kitchen and the bathroom benefit from the added luxury of underfloor heating. There is a practical cellar below the hall with plenty of extra storage space. Kirkstall Road is well located for easy access to public transport into central London from Balham, Clapham, Brixton and Streatham Hill. On your doorstep are the lovely open spaces of Tooting Bec Common, the pretty “Abbeville Village” restaurants and shops and there is a local private members’ tennis club just around the corner. This exceptional property is offered with a share of Freehold and is available exclusively through Winkworth.

‘Located in one of the premier treelined roads within the Telford Park conservation area’

Kirkstall Road, SW2, £785,000 Share of Freehold, Winkworth Streatham 020 8769 6699

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PERIODPUTNEY An elegant period property in an incredibly enviable West Putney Location

he superbly presented accommodation boasts a wealth of period features with high corniced ceilings and period fireplaces in both receptions. The well planned, high quality fitted kitchen is directly accessed from the dining room. The drawing room benefits from a bright Westerly aspect and affords access to the rear garden via French doors. The upper floors offer five spacious bedrooms complimented by two superbly appointed bathrooms. Both principal bedrooms provide bright open

aspects over Putney Lawn Tennis Club’s courts and gardens. The West facing rear garden is well planned and maintained with a paved patio, lawn and flower beds. Balmuir Gardens is quietly and ideally located close to Putney High Street with all its outstanding shopping and transport facilities. Both Putney Mainline and Underground stations allow for swift West End and City communication.

‘Both principal bedrooms provide bright open aspects over Putney Lawn Tennis Club’s courts and gardens’

£1,575,000, Balmuir Gardens, SW15, Winkworth Putney 020 8788 9295

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SALESTALK Seasonality in the housing market is softening. Fionnuala Earley considers changes in the traditional winter sales market

TASTEFUL MODERNISATION

his beautifully designed, four bedroom Victorian house has a blend of slick contemporary style and original features. With a smart extended family kitchen and open-plan living space it makes a superb family home. It is set in an ultra-convenient location adjacent to Clapham Common, about a quarter of a mile from Clapham Junction’s excellent transport facilities, and with numerous restaurants, shops and bar/cafés virtually on the doorstep. The house has been tastefully modernised to include wood flooring throughout the double reception. This room also has high ceilings with attractive original details and opens to the extended kitchen. The kitchen has a clean, contemporary finish with extensive white storage units, tiled floor with underfloor heating and good quality appliances, plus speakers fitted into the ceiling. To the rear are full-width sliding doors to a delightful modern garden with artificial grass and built-in seating. There is a good under-hall cellar and a practically positioned downstairs WC. Upstairs, the four double bedrooms are located over two floors and are served by two modern bath/shower rooms. Lavender Sweep is a residential street between Battersea Rise and Lavender Hill. The open spaces of Clapham Common are nearby, as are schools in both the state and private sectors.

he housing market has traditionally been characterised by the seasons, more sales in the spring and summer and a quieter time in the autumn and winter. But it seems that some of this seasonality is softening, as the more difficult markets we have endured since the financial crash, along with expectations about the UK’s future (inside or outside of Europe) could be breaking up this tradition.

Since 2007 the proportion of sales made in the slowest months has been increasing, while the proportion in the strongest months has been falling. That’s probably because the slower market since the financial crash means that sales are less likely to be discretionary and so dictated less by the traditional holiday and climate seasons. But it could also be that sellers are wising up to the seasonality of buyers’ interest.

Lavender Sweep, Battersea, SW11, £925 per week, John Thorogood 020 7228 7474

Data from surveyors show that the annual pick-up in buyer enquiries is typically in January, but that instructions for sale don’t pick up till later on. The biggest gap between surveyors’ opinions of buyer demand and new sale instructions is typically in January. So, to increase the chances of a faster sale it would be wise to be ready to go when the buyers are eager in the months that have traditionally been thought to be out of season. That’s even more important in a slower market where there is competition for the available buyers.

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CAMBERWELL GROVE, SE5

ÂŁ1,750,000

GII Georgian townhouse c.1770 with 4-beds, basement kitchen/diner, double reception, master suite with dressing area and en suite, family bathroom and 85ft garden. Zone 2 trains/ Overground links at Denmark Hill, buses, restaurants and schools.

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ELM GROVE, SE15

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Huge five-bedroom home with a (self-contained) basement, original features, kitchen/diner, bathroom, shower room, double reception and ravishing 109-foot south-facing garden. Near Zone 2 trains/Overground links and Haberdashers’ Aske’s.

An enchanting, double-fronted home with four roomy double bedrooms, two huge double receptions, a Mediterranean-style garden and off-street parking. Great proportions, superb locale and just minutes to Peckham Rye station.

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CREATIVEREFURB This radically resplendent home has five bedrooms, two receptions, two bathrooms and original fireplaces. It’s moments from Lordship Lane and well within last year’s Charter School sweep

creative refurb includes a loft conversion and kitchen extensions (side and rear) that have bought internal measurements up to 1650 square feet. Not only has living space enlarged, it now works fluidly. Storage has become highly organised and natural light is invited in at every opportunity. Even the front garden has been designed cleverly to allow neat and easy bin storage. The double reception has original matching fireplaces (one of which is working, the other has a woodburner fitted inside it) with solid marble mantelpieces, ceiling coving, new floorboards and picture rails. There is a downstairs loo with heated floor and handy in-built utility closet. Kitchen/diner features include an island with a zinc worktop and gas hob with over island extractor, integral breakfast bar, two pantry cupboards, a secret underfloor wine cellar and integrated appliances (dishwasher, fridge/ freezer). Cabinets are a contemporary take on tradition and have been built into an entire wall and under the island. Three large skylights hang over the side-return extension (dining area), while Crittall-like, multi-framed glazing opens out to the garden. Facing south west, the garden is walled, has a cobble patio and tumbling with creepers and climbers (namely ivy and various clematis). At the end of the entrance hall is a shoe/coat cupboard and a door to the original coal cellar. The cellar can store an impressive array of extras, and it’s worth noting a neighbour has dug his out to create a workshop. Two of the three first-floor bedrooms have hand-built wardrobes while the third, a very roomy single, overlooks gardens below. Old-school type radiators are fitted, the master bedroom has a working fireplace, floorboards are stained dark and walls wear a puttygrey. The family bathroom is eclectically styled, has a double-size walk-in wet area, freestanding roll-top bath and refurbished antique brass wall-hung taps and matching shower valve. Underfloor heating is fitted below tiles that mimic

floorboards. Two large double bedrooms and a wet room have been carved from the loft. The larger room has a skylight and window, both have dark-stained floorboards, old-school radiator and putty-grey walls. Continuing the mod-trad theme, the wet room is beautifully styled having further antique brass fittings, wallhung sanitary ware, a walk-in screened wet area and underfloor heating. Eaves storage runs along one long wall in the larger bedroom and also from the shower room. Walk to East Dulwich trains in around 10/12-minutes for London Bridge trains, or jump on a bus (176, 185, 40) to reach Denmark Hill station in less than 10-minutes. This gives you nonstop Zone 2 trains to Victoria (around 9-minutes journey time) and London Overground links to Clapham, Canada Water, Shoreditch, Whitechapel, Hoxton, Dalston Junction and Highbury & Islington. Buses will get you to the City and West End while routes 185 and 176 run night-bus services to bring you home. Local schools are superb. Primary options include Harris Primary Academy (the closest and Ofsted ‘outstanding’) and Heber (Ofsted ‘good’). Older children would be living 0.7 km from where Charter East Dulwich measure distance from; last years’ furthest offers were 1.3km from the school. Alternatives include Kingsdale or either of the Harris academies at Peckham Rye (all ‘outstanding’). Ulverscroft Road, SE22 £1,175,000, Roy Brooks 020 8299 3021

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Norwood Road SE24 £375,000 Leasehold

Ruskin Court SE5 £550,000 Share of Freehold

This chain free two bedroom period first floor property comes to the market with a long lease. Located on Norwood Road moments from Brockwell Park, the many cafes, restaurants and bars the area has to offer as well as a variety of transport links to Central London, this is a great first time purchase.

Petermans are proud to offer this beautifully presented two double bedroom flat within this gated development.

Pearlec House SE5 £335,000 Leasehold

Thurlow Park Road SE21 £550,000 Leasehold

This good sized one bedroom flat comes to market located in a busy and vibrant area. With fantastic views of the Historic East Street Market and excellent transport links to central London it would be a great first time buy.

This TWO BEDROOM GARDEN FLAT provides spacious accommodation, bags of potential for a prospective buyer and is ideally located within a short walk of Tulse Hill station and is close to both West Dulwich and Brockwell Park.

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Acland Crescent SE24 £1,100,000 Freehold This 1930’s style three bedroom property comes to the market on the popular Acland Crescent. This home has been recently refurbished to a high standard, and still offers potential to add value and additional space by creating a loft conversion. As well as being ideally located for the many transport links to both Central London and Canary Wharf the property is also only moments away from Ruskin Park, and Kings College Hospital. Good School Catchment area.

Melbourne Grove SE22 £950,000 Freehold Found within minutes of Lordship Lane and East Dulwich station, this spacious semi-detached period house benefits from off street parking, a 110ft rear garden, no onward chain and bags of potential throughout.

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ehind the charming exterior of this detached, four-bedroom house is a modern and stylish family home which has been subject to an extensive program of refurbishment. The ground floor offers beautiful living and entertaining space, including an impressive open plan kitchen/breakfast room leading on to a light and spacious reception and dining room. Both rooms open onto the west-facing veranda, an elegant addition which offers lovely views on to the leafy garden. Upstairs there are four bedrooms, two with en suite bathrooms as well as a family bathroom. There is also a home office to the rear of the garden.

This is a wonderfully spacious home which has been perfectly designed to suit contemporary and practical living. Hitherwood Drive is a quiet residential enclave located just off College Road. It is very well situated for Dulwich Village with its excellent schools, and is particularly close to DUCKS, Dulwich Prep London and Dulwich College. The nearest stations are Sydenham Hill and Gipsy Hill with direct services to London Bridge, London Victoria and London Blackfriars (morning and evening only). Hitherwood Drive, Dulwich, SE19, ÂŁ1,495,000, Knight Frank 020 3815 9410

PERIOD DETAILS This very attractive five double bedroom Victorian family house, on a popular residential road off Herne Hill, is well located for the schools, Herne Hill station and other amenities including shops and restaurants. With a gross internal area of 2,433 square feet, the accommodation has been sensitively adapted to modern family living while retaining enchanting period details. There is an open plan kitchen/ dining room at the rear opening onto the 50 foot long garden, with a double reception room with a bay window to the front. There is also a separate WC on the ground floor and access to a cellar. There are three double bedrooms and a shower room/WC on the first floor with two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom/WC on the second floor. There is also side access and a cellar. The nearest stations are Herne Hill (with services to London Victoria, Blackfriars, St Pancras) and North Dulwich, providing services to Peckham Rye, London Bridge. Kestrel Avenue, Herne Hill, London, SE24, ÂŁ1,625,000, Harvey & Wheeler 020 8693 4321

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est Christmas ever? Brexit Christmas ever, more like it. But at least I’ve got time to do my end-of-year reporting and a lovely New Year campaign. Oh, and we’re in the midst of a new website, so I’m pretty busy. The last couple of weeks, Peckham has bought me a few things to smile about. While writing up some new blogs, I stumbled upon one of Roy’s old adverts. It appears Roy had a third, all-seeing eye. The advert reads: £3,995 FREEHOLD. ANTIQUARIAN PROUDLY OFFERS his ghastly Peckham house. Almost innocent of plumbing, no bathrm. – bodily ablutions confined to a couple of sinks & the canal at the bottom of the garden. 8 fair sized rooms. As the artists have already moved into Peckham it is only a matter of time before they are followed by the fringe professions, Stage, Telly and Advertising – with the Chelsea type of monied intellectual snob breathing on their necks – then a dump like this will be worth well over £10,000/MOVE QUICKLY. Today, Peckham is still brimming with artists and the media types Roy refers to are either hanging out in Peckham’s cool coffee houses or its achingly hip restaurants. When they’re not doing that, they’re founding a creative start-up in a railway arch. Peckham is also full of left-wing sympathisers, which is topical as Roy was a self-declared socialist. While sourcing social posts this week, I came across

something showing Peckham’s rebuff to Brexit. On Black Friday weekend, a pop-up shop sprung up on the high street, called ‘Costupper.’ The detail inside this spoof store was incredible; shelves were stocked with items including ‘I Can’t Believe the Price of this Butter.’ I think Roy would’ve loved it. He would’ve also loved that Peckham hero Rio Ferdinand came to visit his old primary school last week. Who doesn’t adore that man? Rio also popped into Peckham’s latest educational (and architecturally interesting) addition, Mountview, the revered drama school. For 40-odd years, the academy occupied a site at Swiss Cottage, but chose Peckham as its new home and Carl Turner Architects to design it. Over the summer, we moved lots of excitable drama students into local rental properties, who are by now brushing shoulders with under/post grads from Goldsmiths’, King’s College and Camberwell Art School – in the fabulously fashionable bars that Peckham is now famed for. www.roybrooks.co.uk

An artfully curated Homes for Heroes family house c.1921. End-of-terrace, side access, 3/4 bedrooms, spacious and light kitchen/diner, reception, bathroom and shower room. Fabulous community, quiet street with ample parking, close to three stations and terrific schools. Lanbury Road, SE15, Guide price £800,000-825,000, Roy Brooks 020 8299 3021

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his magnificent detached family home has been beautifully refurbished to high standards and is located a few minutes’ walk from Dulwich park. The ground floor, has excellent ceiling heights and comprises a stunning reception room with a pretty feature fireplace, a separate dining room and a spectacular kitchen with bay windows which flood the room with natural light. The kitchen has masses of space and includes excellent storage and immaculate Italian marble floors which run from the entrance hall. There is a side entrance to the ground floor that leads directly to the garden. There are five double bedrooms which all have built-in storage and two of the bedrooms have en suite bathrooms. There is a study room and a modern family bathroom with Italian marble tiles. The property also has a detached one-bedroom annexe which includes a modern kitchen and large, open plan living room, perfect for guests or for a live-in nanny. The house is located in a private gated community just moments from the historic Dulwich Park and the centre of Dulwich village. West Dulwich Station is five minutes’ walk away for trains into Victoria in 13 minutes.

his charming six bedroom family home just moments from Battersea Park is in immaculate order with its six double bedrooms, five bathrooms, as well as substantial living space. There are two reception rooms forming excellent entertaining space and a pristine kitchen with a separate utility room and an immaculate garden. Cambridge Road is a leafy residential road that runs south and west from Prince of Wales Drive and is moments from Battersea Park. There are excellent bus services which connect to the City and north of the River and Battersea Park Road provides a good selection of shops and restaurants. The property is beautifully furnished and available from early February. Cambridge Road, Battersea, SW11, £1,300 per week, John D Wood 020 3151 5710

Hambledon Place, Herne Hill, SE21, £1,250 per week, Marsh & Parsons 020 8115 5321

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LARGE GARDEN This stunning recently refurbished, six bedroom, semi-detached family home benefits from a large lawned garden and off-street parking for two cars. The property measures runs to about 3,300 square feet and is arranged over three floors with a great sense of natural light and space throughout. Downstairs there is a kitchen/family room, a reception room and cellar. While upstairs there are six bedrooms, an en suite bathroom and two family bathrooms. Tierney Road, £1,000 per week, Rampton Baseley 020 7228 5111

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vailable in early February, this fabulous five bedroom terraced house is on a prime residential road in Lower West Putney. It is offered on an unfurnished basis and benefits from its proximity to the High Street and numerous local schools. The ground floor accommodation comprises an entrance hallway, elegant double reception room, a spectacular, fully extended kitchen/ dining room with doors to the west-facing garden, guest WC and cellar. The first floor houses the master bedroom, two further double bedrooms and luxury family bathroom. On the top floor, there are two further double bedrooms with an interconnecting shower room. This magnificent family home is perfectly located for all the amenities and transport Putney has to offer. Borneo Street, Putney, SW15, £3,700 PCM, Unfurnished, Warren 020 8780 1100

PERFECT COMMUTING SPOT This superb one bedroom flat in a modern development on Battersea High Street is only a short walk to Clapham Junction with trains into central London and elsewhere. The flat features one spacious double bedroom with a fitted wardrobe, a modern, fully tiled bathroom with a sizeable open plan kitchen that doubles as a reception room. There is a balcony off the reception room and plentiful windows, so that the whole flat is filled with light. There is also underfloor heating. The flats have video entrance for extra security and inside bike storage. Clapham Junction Station can be reached within 13 minutes on foot. Battersea High Street, Battersea, SE11, £395 per week, Palace Gate 020 7978 4404

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SIMPLYSTUNNING This beautiful, eight bedroom, detached family house in an enviable position on the very edge of Wimbledon Common is available to rent

he beautifully presented house is moments from Wimbledon Village and its surrounding amenities. The house is arranged over four floors and has tasteful fittings, a modern finish and includes air conditioning, underfloor heating and a security system with CCTV. The lower ground floor contains a cinema room, a kitchen with direct access to the integral garage and plant room. There is also a double bedroom with en suite shower room and direct access out to the garden and another bedroom with an en suite shower room. There is an entrance hallway on the ground floor and two large reception rooms, a dining room, study, cloakroom and a stunning kitchen/breakfast/family room with modern appliances and concertina doors that lead directly out to the pretty rear garden. Upstairs on the first floor there is a lovely master bedroom suite which spans the width of the house with a dressing room, en suite bathroom and balcony.

The second bedroom suite also has a dressing room, en suite bathroom with bath and separate shower and there is a third double bedroom with en suite shower room, also on the first floor. The second floor includes a good sized bedroom with large en suite bathroom with separate shower and direct access out to a decked terrace, plus another bedroom with an en suite bathroom and good storage space and a further bedroom with fitted wardrobes and en suite shower room. Outside to the rear of there is a beautiful landscaped garden, with both terrace and lawn areas, that are fantastic for summer entertaining. To the front of the house there is a garage with car lift platform and gated off-street parking for several vehicles. West Side Common, Wimbledon, London, SW19, unfurnished, ÂŁ20,000, per month, Knight Frank 020 8946 9811

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INTHEHEART OFCROWN ESTATE Set in 1.2 acres within the heart of the prestigious Crown Estate Oxshott, this expansive property of almost 11,000 square feet, offers an amazing opportunity for an imaginative buyer

he house was built about 21 years ago and has an excellent layout with concrete floors throughout – to diminish noise – and impressive ceiling heights on the ground floor. The ground floor has five large reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room and a spacious utility/laundry room with access to the games room above the triple garage. The first floor has a master bedroom suite and dressing room with four more double bedrooms with en suites. The top floor houses a gym, two bedroom suites and studio/bonus room with a kitchenette that would make an ideal au pair or teenager’s room. Aberleigh sits in the middle of the its grounds and is completely private. There is a large driveway providing plenty of parking and a triple garage. The area has a wide choice of

outstanding schools such as the ACS International School, Danes Hill, Reed’s School and St Johns Leatherhead. The shopping facilities are excellent and Oxshott village can easily cater for day to day needs whilst nearby Esher and Cobham have a wider selection of shops, boutiques and restaurants. The A3 offers a direct route to London and the M25 provides access to the wider motorway network. Rail links are excellent, the mainline station of Oxshott offers a fast and direct route to London Waterloo from about 36 minutes. Heathrow airport is about 19 miles away and Gatwick airport about 23 miles away. There are also private airfields at Farnborough (27 miles) and Fairoaks (13 miles). Aberleigh, Birdshill Road, Oxshott, KT22, £3,999,500, Knight Frank 01932 591600

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ENTERTAINING SPACE Situated in the heart of Islip this most desirable East Northamptonshire village, a beautifully presented and recently modernised detached modern house

he house sits in approximately three quarters of an acre and is set well back from the village road with gates opening to a paved driveway and detached triple garage and further parking for numerous cars. The property has been extended over the years to create a superb home in excess of 5,100 sq.ft , it has solar panels, an incredibly light interior with superb and spacious entertaining space including a stunning indoor pool complex with sauna. On the ground floor is a bright welcoming entrance hall, a spacious reception room and a superb 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; family/games room with home cinema system leading through to the stunning indoor heated swimming pool complex, a home gym/ conservatory, study and cloakroom, a separate dining room which leads to a newly fitted kitchen/breakfast room and separate utility room. There is also a bedroom with en-suite on the ground floor ideal as a guest annex. On the first floor is a bright and spacious master bedroom with en-suite shower room, large family bathroom,

bedroom with dressing room and ensuite and two further double bedrooms one with another en suite shower room. This stunning property sits in approximately three quarter of an acre of gardens backing onto open fields, the gardens are mainly laid to lawn with mature hedging, trees and borders for privacy, there are large sun terraces and patio areas with a fish pool and water feature, summerhouse and workshop the terraces wrap around the house catching the sunshine all day. The property is tucked away in the desirable village of Islip, with a neighbouring playing field and park and access to beautiful surrounding countryside, riverside walks and Thrapston Lakes, there is a local village pub/restaurant . A short drive away is the market town of Thrapston which has an array of local amenities. The A14 is close by for commuters. Old Farm Lane, Islip, Northamptonshire NN14 Guide Price ÂŁ1,000,000, Fine and Country Northampton 01604 309030

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ith stunning views this historic home in about 13 acres of Surrey countryside with six period timber-framed stables and a workshop offers a unique opportunity to people looking for a special property. Manor Farm is about two miles from West Byfleet’s village and mainline station and has gardens, orchards, paddocks and woodland. The house is approached via a gravel driveway with parking for several cars. It is a characterful home combining original features with modern family living. The ground floor has an elegant drawing room with marble fireplace and high ceilings with twin French doors opening on to the main garden area. The dining room leads to a spacious conservatory and the private patio, courtyard setting and stables beyond – great for summer

entertaining. The kitchen/breakfast room has a modern rustic feel being well equipped with an extensive range of cupboards and a gas Aga providing plenty of heat in the winter. There is also a double aspect family room and a playroom/bedroom and second guest cloakroom on this floor with a study/bedroom and en suite shower room, making this ideal for a staff annexe or guest suite. On the first floor the master bedroom with large en suite bathroom and separate shower has tall ceilings and a private balcony with stunning views out to the gardens and land beyond. There are four further bedrooms; one has a split level mezzanine and private balcony and three with en suite facilities. Pyrford Place, Warren Lane, Woking, Surrey, GU22, £2,899,500, Savills 01932 838 013

ELEGANT EDWARDIAN A substantial, detached, Edwardian house of over 3,900 square feet, with eight bedrooms, in one of the most highly sought after locations in Cambridge. The house comes with three large reception rooms, four bathrooms, large gardens and a garage and driveway. It has plentiful Edwardian features, including stained glass, original fireplaces, cornicing and tiles on the garden path. It is arranged over three floors and stands comfortably within its own well-established gardens with a garage and driveway. De Freville Avenue is one of the most prestigious roads in Cambridge. It is within a ten minute walk of the city centre and is close to Midsummer Common, the River Cam, the railway station and Jesus Green. De Freville Avenue, Cambridge, £2.3m, Cheffins 01223 214214

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HORSHAM OFFERING Hyde New Homes is set to launch the first phase of College Grove in West Sussex in early 2019. The development is in Christ’s Hospital just outside the thriving market town of Horsham

he first phase will release four threebedroom and seven four-bedroom houses, designed for families looking to buy their first home, or those wanting a large home. College Grove is in a tranquil setting next to Christ’s Hospital train station, allowing residents to travel to nearby Horsham in just five minutes by rail. There is a dedicated children’s play area and a link to the popular Downslink footpath through the woodland area. The scheme is well placed for schools including the renowned Christ’s Hospital School. Horsham is an historic market town with medieval architecture and a rich heritage blending with today’s

cosmopolitan town centre. Bustling at all times, the town hosts a calendar of events including The Easter Piazza Italia featuring, amongst other attractions, a spectacular display of Italian cars and an annual district-wide Food and Drink Festival in September. Minnie Dando, Head of Marketing at Hyde New Homes says: “There is huge demand for family homes on the commuter belt for London, and Horsham couldn’t be a better location to return to after a busy day or week in the City.” College Grove, Christ’s Hospital, West Sussex, from £499,995, Savills 0808 208 5130 or www.collegegrove.co.uk

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RURAL DELIGHT In the ancient settlement of Brigstock, this attractive stone cottage with a surprisingly large free-flowing interior, offers a charming four-bedroom home over three floors

he village is adjacent to Fermyn Woods Country Park and is surrounded by open countryside. It is home to many interesting buildings including a notable Anglo Saxon church. The village cross, found in the heart of the old village, was erected as a monument after Elizabeth I passed through. Brigstock has its own Church of England Primary School, two public houses, a doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surgery, a village store and a well-used community meadow which hosts the Brigstock Cricket Club. The community is very active and has a range of clubs and societies for young and old. It is home to the annual Brigstock Beer Festival and is well known for its spectacular fireworks display and bonfire. The property interior is brimming with character. The open plan ground floor flows between the dining room, a well-appointed family kitchen and characterful living room with a fabulous inglenook fireplace. Upstairs there are two bathrooms and four bedrooms over two floors.

The sumptuous master suite occupies the entire second floor with walk-in dressing room and en suite bathroom with a separate shower enclosure. Outside, there is garden to the front and an enclosed private rear garden with a driveway providing parking for up to four cars. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn and approached via a gate flanked by stone walling, with a selection of mature plantings. The rear garden is well kept and arranged with low maintenance in mind. It enjoys a good degree of privacy and is mostly laid to lawn, with neat block paved steps meandering up to a patio, with a brick-built outbuilding, large shed and hard standing for a trailer. At the bottom of the garden is a driveway accessed via Back Lane with parking for up to four cars. High Street, Brigstock, NN14, Connellan 01536 417888

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Guide Price £695,000

This innovative, inspirational home has been improved and enhanced. The significant grounds have been landscaped providing a good degree of privacy, with a private driveway and double garage. The ultra convenient location means the Cultural/Restaurant Quarter along with train station are a short walk away, the latter connecting with London St Pancras International in under an hour. Deceptively large and flooded with natural light, the free flowing interior includes a palatial reception hall with wood burner, guest cloakroom, designer kitchen/dining/ family room which interconnects with the substantial living room both with picture windows bringing the outside in. There is also a versatile study/snug and a separate utility/laundry room. Upstairs the large landing leads to four large double bedrooms and the principal bathroom which links with bedroom two and four. Gas central heating, specialist double glazing and security alarm/CCTV system complete the inside. A high specification, individual home within this most desirable, ultra convenient location. EPC RATING: E The Drive, Kettering Kettering 01536 417888

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BUILTTO PERFECTION Thousands of people dream of building their own home – but very few get the chance

irchwood House was created to satisfy the every desire for a perfect home by the current vendor. It is an ideal commuter property – just over an hour to London. The stunning house is approached via a set of electric gates with a secure entry system, and a gravelled driveway leads you towards the property, past a piece of land to your right and the renovated stable block/storage and car port. In the entrance hall, your gaze is drawn to the immense, beautiful main living area. The Siemens kitchen features ample storage space with state of the art appliances and fittings, including a vented downdraft pop-up extractor, wine fridge, two built-in ovens, a microwave grill, coffee machine, Bosch integrated fridge and freezer, dishwasher, pop-up plug points and regular and filtered hot/ cold taps. The separate utility room also features an integrated washer/dryer. While further into the space there are four sets of bi-folding doors leading outside and underfloor heating.

The vaulted family room, again with underfloor heating, gives access to three of the bedrooms. All four bedrooms are carpeted with separate dressing areas and en suite shower rooms. One bedroom features a freestanding bath in the bedroom itself, as well as the more private en suite. There is also a separate WC and a large boiler/utilities ‘cupboard’. Externally, the vast terrace area leads down to gentle sloping lawns – perfect for children’s play in the secure and private grounds. Above the garage, via the quirky spiral staircase is another room, a gem of a hideaway or study. Back to the front of the plot is the renovated detached stable block with sloped access one side and secure storage space. There is potential for further conversion to a gym. Birchwood House is set within approximately 1.25 acres. Birchwood House, West End Lane, Henfield, BN5, £1,325,000, King & Chasemore Steyning 01903 815806

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WONDERFUL GARDENS The splendid gardens front and back are a feature of this significant detached four bedroom home on a most desirable road

he grounds are extensive with the generous frontage featuring a block paved driveway providing off-road parking for two to three cars. A combination of brick walling, timber fencing and mature hedging encloses the front of the property. The paved driveway extends to the side of the property via an electric gate and meanders through to a further parking area for three to four cars, as well a double garage. The fabulous rear garden features a raised patio area perfect for alfresco entertaining and overlooks the attractive pond. Steps lead down to a lower tier of patio which has a pagoda with wisteria climbing over it. The principal garden has a shaped lawn flanked by colourful plantings, established hedges, and mature trees. To the side of the house there is a further timber storage area ideal for bikes or lawnmowers. Steps lead to down to a cellar ideal for a workshop or further storage. The restaurant/cultural quarter of Brigstock is just a short walk away, along with the railway station, with trains

running into London St Pancras in under an hour. Bishop Stopford Church of England Secondary School and the primary schools of Hawthorn Road and St Peters Infants are also within easy reach. The houseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impressive interior is complemented by gas central heating, UPVC double glazed windows and security alarm system. The entrance hall with parquet wood block flooring extends through to the versatile snug. The generous living room has an impressive fireplace, and the light filled, free-flowing kitchen /dining / family room offers en-vogue living space and views over the gardens. In addition there is a guest cloakroom, utility room and four substantial double bedrooms. The master bedroom and guest bedroom also have en suite bathrooms as well as the family bathroom. Headlands, Kettering, NN15, ÂŁ600,000, Henderson Connellan 01536 417888

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MARKET TOWN This four bedroom Edwardian house is on one of Saffron Walden’s best streets

affron Walden is a pretty market town and has bus services to Audley End train station, two miles away, which has services to Liverpool Street in under an hour. Saffron Walden is an historic town with a magnificent Parish Church, numerous period properties and a wide tree-lined High Street. There is an extensive range of shops, schools, social and sporting amenities within the town and a golf course and sports centre lie on the town’s outskirts. The handsome home provides extensive and versatile accommodation, together with a generous south-facing garden. It is 2,400 square feet in total and has a refitted kitchen and contemporary bathrooms. Downstairs there is a sitting room, a garden room that is currently used as a games room, a study, family room, dining room and the kitchen/breakfast room which has been refitted with an extensive range of base and eye level units with granite worktops and glazed display units, twin sinks, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge freezer and space for range cooker. There is tiled flooring with underfloor heating and windows to the front and rear aspects.

There is also a WC on the ground floor with a basement providing useful storage space. Upstairs there are four bedrooms, one with a dressing room and en suite bathroom. There is also a separate shower room and excellent scope to further enlarge the property with a loft conversion to give, potentially, two further bedrooms. Branton House is within walking distance of the town centre and renowned County High School and other sought after schools. It is set in a commanding position, elevated from the road with an extensive gravel driveway providing ample off-street parking, together with mature hedging for screening. There is a generous, south-facing rear garden, mainly laid to lawn with wide flower and shrub beds, and a timber shed. In addition, there are two al fresco entertaining areas incorporating a paved terrace adjoining the rear of the property and a further raised seating area towards to the rear corner of the garden. Borough Lane, Saffron Walden, CB11, £1.15m, Cheffins 01799 523656

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140 Northcote Road SW11  020 7228 7474  sales@john-thorogood.co.uk www.john-thorogood.co.uk

Balham 73-79 Balham High Road, Balham SW12  020 8772 8000  balham@foxtons.co.uk www.foxtons.co.uk

501 Battersea Park Rd, Battersea, London SW11 4LW  020 3151 4251  battersea@johndwood.co.uk www.johndwood.co.uk

11–13 Bedford Hill, Balham SW12  020 8618 2013  balham@hamptons-int.com www.hamptons.co.uk

98–100 Northcote Road, SW11  020 7411 9965  battersea@hamptons-int.com www.hamptons.co.uk

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Sales – 8-11 Station Road, Balham SW12  020 8675 6565  info@jacksonsestateagents.com www.jacksonsestateagents.com

108 Northcote Road, SW11  020 7228 2666  sbc@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

Lettings – 115 Balham High Road SW12  020 8675 6565  info@jacksonsestateagents.com www.jacksonsestateagents.com Sales & Lettings – 120 Balham High Road SW12  020 8772 9373  sales.balham@lauristons.com  lettings.balham@lauristons.com www.lauristons.com Lettings - 80 Balham High Road SW12  020 8675 5050  balham@palacegatesestates.co.uk www.palacegatesestates.co.uk

242 Battersea Park Road, SW11  020 7924 1944  sbp@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk 7a Albion Riverside, Hester Road, Battersea Park, SW11  020 3597 7670  battersea@knightfrank.co.uk www.knightfrank.co.uk

Knight Frank

Knight Frank Riverside, 7a Albion Riverside, 8 Hester Road SW11  020 3597 7670  matthew.smith@knightfrank.co.uk

Knight Frank

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45 Balham Hill SW12  020 8673 4377  balham_sales@marshandparsons.co.uk www.marshandparsons.co.uk

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Sales & Lettings – 172 Lavender Hill, SW11  020 7978 5800  sales.battersea@lauristons.com  lettings.battersea@lauristons.com www.laursitons.com

Barnes

Lettings - 134 Northcote Road SW11  020 7978 4404  battersea@palacegateestates.co.uk www.palacegateestates.co.uk

48 Barnes High Street, SW13  020 3728 2288  barnes@foxtons.co.uk

238a Battersea Park Road SW11  020 3402 1900  battersea@savills.com www.savills.com

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Knight Frank

56 Barnes High Street, London SW13  020 3371 3130  barnes@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.com

Savills Waterfront, 62-64 Battersea Bridge Road, SW11  fmoynihan@savills.com www.savills.co.uk/waterfront

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73-75 Church Street SW13  020 8563 8333  barnes_sales@marshandparsons.co.uk www.marshandparsons.co.uk

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52 Barnes High Street SW13  020 8939 6900  barnes@savills.com www.savills.com

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Knight Frank

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Unit C1 Vista, 346 Queenstown Road, London SW8  020 3642 9711  battersea@knightfrank.co.uk www.knightfrank.co.uk

Brixton

21 Battersea Square SW11  020 7771 7100  battersea@first-union.co.uk www.first-union.co.uk 168 Lavender Hill, Battersea SW11  020 7801 1111  battersea@foxtons.co.uk www.foxtons.co.uk

Stone C11 M13 Y30 K32 White Background colour: Savills Grey C40 M10 Y0 K70

Battersea & Nine Elms

Battersea 280/278 Battersea Park Road, SW11  020 7228 2629  battersea@acquireestateagents.co.uk

29 Battersea Square SW11  020 7924 3130  info@thresherowen.co.uk www.thresherowen.co.uk

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THRESHER OWEN

506–508 Brixton Road, Brixton SW9  020 7704 5757  brixton@foxtons.co.uk www.foxtons.co.uk

29 BATTERSEA SQUARE LONDON SW11 3RA Tel: +44 (0) 20 - 7924 - 3130 Email: info@thresherowen.co.uk Web: www.thresherowen.co.uk

400-402 Coldharbour Lane, London SW9  020 8846 2320  brixton_sales@marshandparsons.co.uk www.marshandparsons.co.uk

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39 Dulwich Village, Dulwich Village SE21  020 3280 3519  dulwichvillage.sales@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

Crystal Palace 26 Westow Hill, Crystal Palace SE19  020 8772 8080  crystalpalace@foxtons.co.uk www.foxtons.co.uk

107-109 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich SE22  020 3280 3523  eastdulwich.sales@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

Clapham 140 Northcote Road SW11  020 7228 7474  sales@john-thorogood.co.uk www.john-thorogood.co.uk 27-31 The Pavement SW4  020 7498 8686  clapham@hamptons-int.com

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2 Barry Parade, Barry Road SE22  020 8299 3021  post@roybrooks.co.uk www.roybrooks.co.uk

Earlsfield

Sales – 30 The Pavement, Clapham SW4  020 3700 8555  scc@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

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390-392 Garratt Lane, Earlsfield SW18  020 8963 5100  earlsfield@foxtons.co.uk www.foxtons.co.uk

44 Abbeville Road, Clapham SW4  020 3280 3514  clapham.sales@kfh.co.uk

372-374 Garratt Lane SW18  020 8971 7070  info@jacksonsestateagents.com www.jacksonsestateagents.com

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Knight Frank

Sales – 11 The Polygon SW4  020 3667 6750  robert.french@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.com

517-519 Garratt Lane, Earlsfield SW18  020 3280 3521  earlsfield.sales@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

Lettings – 11 The Polygon SW4  020 3667 6756  anna.czaban@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.com

Lettings – 334 Garratt Lane, SW18  020 3280 3522  earlsfield.lettings@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

28 Old Town SW4  020 7501 3666  clapham_sales@marshandparsons.co.uk www.marshandparsons.co.uk

Lettings - 370 Garratt Lane SW18  020 8879 6205  earlsfield@palacegateestates.co.uk www.palacegateestates.co.uk

Lettings - 1 The Polygon SW4  020 7720 5588  clapham@palacegateestates.co.uk www.palacegateestates.co.uk 131 Northcote Road SW11  020 7228 5111  battersea@ramptonbaseley.com www.ramptonbaseley.com

East Dulwich

57 Nightingale Lane SW12  020 8673 9278  rchatwin@savills.com www.savills.com 1-3 Old Town SW4  020 7627 5566  clapham@sheratonlaw.com www.sheratonlaw.com

East Sheen 298a Upper Richmond Rd W, SW14  020 8018 7777  mrandall@savills.com www.savills.com

Coombe Hill 259 Coombe Lane SW20  020 8947 9393  hani@coomberesidential.com www.coomberesidential.com 360 Coombe Lane, Wimbledon SW20  020 8947 9833  enquiries@robertholmes.co.uk www.robertholmes.co.uk

94 Park Hall Road, West Dulwich SE21  020 3319 3900  wendy@petermans.co.uk www.petermans.co.uk

Dulwich Village 29-35 Lordship Lane, Dulwich SE22  020 8613 6200  dulwich@foxtons.co.uk www.foxtons.co.uk

Herne Hill 63-65 Herne Hill SE24  020 7733 5454  wendy@petermans.co.uk www.petermans.co.uk 236 Railton Road SE24  020 7501 8950  hernehill@winkworth.co.uk www.winkworth.co.uk

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181-183 Kennington Lane, SE11  020 7840 3205  kennington@atkinsonmcleod.com www.atkinsonmcleod.com 292-294 Kennington Road, SE11  ske@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

Station Buildings, Coombe Lane SW20  020 3542 2000  srp@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

Richmond 27a The Quadrant, Richmond TW9  020 8973 2700  richmond@foxtons.co.uk www.foxtons.co.uk

Sales & Lettings – 345a Kennington Road SE11  020 7385 2296  sales.kennington@lauristons.com  lettings.kennington@lauristons.com www.lauristons.com Sales – 299 Kennington Road SE11  020 7587 0600 kennington@winkworth.co.uk www.winkworth.co.uk

Knight Frank

Lettings – 299 Kennington Road SE11  020 7587 0600 kennington@winkworth.co.uk www.winkworth.co.uk

Kingston

Southfields 251-251b Wimbledon Park Road SW19  020 8871 9655  southfields.sales@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

173-177 Clarence Street, Kingston KT1  020 8879 2121  kingston@foxtons.co.uk www.foxtons.co.uk

Nunhead

Streatham 82 Streatham High Road, Streatham SW16  020 8150 5400  streatham@foxtons.co.uk www.foxtons.co.uk

145 Evelina Road, Nunhead SE15  020 3206 3063  post@roybrooks.co.uk www.roybrooks.co.uk

1-3 De Montfort Parade, Streatham High Road, SW16  020 8677 9900  info@jacksonsestateagents.com www.jacksonsestateagents.com

Putney 175 Putney High Street, Putney SW15  020 8355 1000  putney@foxtons.co.uk www.foxtons.co.uk

1 Leigham Court Road, SW16  020 8769 8744  sst@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

1 Putney Hill, Putney SW15  020 3280 3545  putneyhill.sales@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk 81-83 Lower Richmond Road, West Putney SW15  020 3280 3558  westputney.sales@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

46-50 Streatham Hill, Streatham, London SW2  020 8769 6699  streatham@winkworth.co.uk www.winkworth.co.uk

Tooting

Sales & Lettings – 188 Upper Richmond Road SW15  020 8780 8780  sales.putney@lauristons.com  lettings.putney@lauristons.com www.lauristons.com

47-49 Mitcham Road, SW17  020 3728 2150  tooting@foxtons.co.uk www.foxtons.co.uk

198 Upper Richmond Road SW15  020 8780 6111  cbell@savills.com www.savills.com

58-60 Tooting High Street, SW17  020 8767 1400  sto@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

194 Upper Richmond Road SW15  020 8780 1100  sales@warrenputney.co.uk www.warrenputney.co.uk 139 Lower Richmond Road SW15  020 8780 1100  lettings@warrenputney.co.uk www.warrenputney.co.uk 196 Upper Richmond Road SW15  020 8788 9295  putney@winkworth.co.uk www.winkworth.co.uk

23 Hill Street, Richmond upon Thames TW9  020 8939 2800  richmond@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.com 40-42 Hill Rise, London  020 8614 9100  mgthompson@savills.com www.savills.com

29-31 Upper Tooting Rd, London SW17  020 8767 3655  tooting_sales@marshandparsons.co.uk www.marshandparsons.co.uk

Tooting Bec 26 Tooting Bec Road, Tooting SW17  020 8767 0522  info@jacksonsestateagents.com www.jacksonsestateagents.com

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12 Huguenot Place SW17  020 8877 4810  rchatwin@savills.com www.savills.com

Wandsworth

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370 Old York Road SW18  020 8480 4444  wandsworthtown@first-union.co.uk www.first-union.co.uk

West Dulwich

Wandsworth – Between the Commons

94 Park Hall Road, West Dulwich SE21  020 3319 3900  ben.moser@petermans.co.uk www.petermans.co.uk

140 Northcote Road SW11  020 7228 7474  sales@john-thorogood.co.uk www.john-thorogood.co.uk

Knight Frank

113 Rosendale Road, West Dulwich SE21  020 3280 3556  westdulwich.sales@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

26 Bellevue Road, SW17  020 8682 7777  wandsworth@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.com 98–100 Northcote Road, SW11  020 7411 9965  battersea@hamptons-int.com www.hamptons.co.uk

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Wimbledon 49 Wimbledon Hill Road, SW19  020 8944 4000  swm@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

118 Northcote Road SW11  020 7728 9292  batteresa_sales@marshandparsons.co.uk www.marshandparsons.co.uk

Hampton House, High Street, SW19  020 8946 0081  wimbledon@hamptons-int.com www.hamptons.co.uk

131 Northcote Road SW11  020 7228 5111  battersea@ramptonbaseley.com www.ramptonbaseley.com 99 Northcote Road, SW11  020 3428 2222  rchatwin@savills.com www.savills.com

Wandsworth Common 19 Bellevue Road SW17  020 8767 7711  wandsworth@carterjonas.co.uk www.carterjonas.co.uk

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324 Trinity Rd, London SW18 3RG  020 3151 4263  wandsworth@johndwood.co.uk www.johndwood.co.uk 34 Bellevue Road SW17  020 8767 2222  bellevueroad@rymer-irens.com www.rymer-irens.com

Knight Frank

26 Bellevue Road, SW17  020 8682 7777  wandsworth@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.com Sales & Lettings – 30 Bellevue Road SW17  020 3846 0999  wandsworthsales@ramptonbaseley.com  wandsworthlettings@ramptonbaseley.com www.ramptonbaseley.com

Knight Frank

81 High Street SW19  020 8946 0026  dominic.pasqua@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.com Sales & Lettings – 53 Wimbledon Hill Road, Wimbledon SW19  020 8946 9468  sales.wimbledon@lauristons.com  lettings.wimbledon@lauristons.com www.lauristons.com New Homes – 53 Wimbledon Hill Road Wimbledon SW19  020 8879 9099  newhomes@lauristons.com www.lauristons.com 35 High Street SW19  020 8947 9833  enquiries@robertholmes.co.uk www.robertholmes.co.uk Lettings - 11-13 Church Street SW19  020 8870 9669  rentalenquiries@robertholmes.co.uk www.robertholmes.co.uk 1 High Street SW19  020 8971 8111  jmorrison@savills.com www.savills.com

ABELS WORLDWIDE REMOVALS UK RESIDENTIAL, EUROPEAN & INTERNATIONAL MOVING

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IN WITH THE NEW The new year brings with it the opportunity to make some changes. With many people seeking a fresh start, now could be the perfect time to put your property on the market.

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LAST WORD Bella Tellwright, Office Head at Knight Frank Esher Describe your property career to date. It has been varied in two very creative industries. I started my career working on the interior pages of Vogue magazine where my eye was trained in property. I have worked as an estate agent now for 20 years, starting from negotiator level to my new appointment as Office Head of Esher. The bulk of my career has been in Kensington but as a North Surrey resident for over two decades it was my lifelong ambition to work on the patch.

very challenging few years. With pending Brexit negotiations ongoing, this too creates a lot of uncertainty when people are making their decisions to sell or buy.

What do you enjoy most about your job and what have been the highlights? Each day is never the same with diverse clients and buyers you have to be extremely adaptable, which suits my personality perfectly. The career highlight was in 2015 when I sold a house that had been developed replacing several garages to create a 10,700 sq ft house that I sold for £15,600,000 in Notting Hill.

What advice do you have for homebuyers in the current market? The effect of Brexit has brought many opportunities for buyers and many have been able to buy properties at a reduced price if they have freed themselves from chains.

Describe the biggest challenges. Since the stamp duty rise in December 2014 we have seen a significant drop in trading levels so keeping our clients spirits up and buyers motivated, I would say, has led to a

What advice would you give to anyone considering a career in estate agency? I would say to anyone entering into a career in property, go in with open eyes, be like a sponge and learn as much as you can from senior colleagues.

What sets North Surrey apart? One of the biggest drivers of the market in Surrey is education; we regularly deal with buyers from London and globally who are looking to move to the area to take advantage of the numerous excellent state and private schools located here. The fact that London is just a 30-minute journey by train adds to

this appeal, as does the recent opening of restaurants and amenities in the town centres. What do you think lies ahead for the North Surrey market? North Surrey will continue to flourish as more and more buyers are coming here to enjoy family life with overall more space. Recent highs, recent lows? My recent high is being appointed Office Head of Esher. My recent low is when my husband called into the office saying he had lost my Dachshund, Monty. Luckily we located him at the Hinchley Wood vets. What is your favourite night out in Esher? Wednesday night at the Giggling Squid and then to the Everyman cinema for a movie. If you were not an estate agent, what career would you choose and why? I would like to buy a nice country house and turn it into a wedding venue.

Matham Road, East Molesey KT8 A unique Grade II listed home that dates back to the Tudor times and was formerly Henry VIII’s hunting lodge. Guide price £3,250,000

Knightfrank.co.uk/Esher esher@knightfrank.com 01372 464 496

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Bramley Grove KT21 A well presented two bedroom end of terrace property built by Millgate Homes. EPC: C. Guide price £595,000

Fitzalan Road KT10

Creek Road KT8 This stunning property offers the opportunity to live in open plan living space a seconds walk from the bars and restaurants of East Molesey. Guide price £1,750,000

A modern five bedroom property set behind gates in Claygate. EPC: D. Guide price £1,495,000

Palace Road KT8 Ground floor Victorian flat with a substantial rear garden and off-street parking. EPC: D. Guide price £1,150,000

Lower Green Road KT10 Detached six bedroom period property within walking distance of Esher station. EPC: E. Guide price £1,295,000

Esher Close KT10 Four bedroom family home located on a private close within walking distance of Esher High Street. Guide price £1,995,000

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• One of five houses in a private close • An impressive drawing room • Large rear patio A well-presented detached double-fronted family home. Guide price £1,475,000 Freehold

james.harvey@knightfrank.com 01932 379054

Effingham, Surrey KT24

• Bespoke French Oak kitchen • Landscaped gardens • Spectacular views A beautifully extended and immaculately presented character home. Guide price £1,995,000 Freehold

james.harvey@knightfrank.com 01932 379054

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